Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-08
Especial to The Bulletin.l

Danielson, Feb. mo new clubs
will be admitted to the Eastern Con-
necticut baseball league. This decis-
ion was arrived at when the board OF
directors met at the Central house in
Danielson this afternoon.
General discussion OF the matter de-
veloped the fact that the representa-
tives of the various teams deemed it
WISE considering the proposed move
from all StandpointS, to limit the cir
cult to the places that were represent
ed last year and a vote to that effect
was passed. President Reeves, who
applied for the Danielson franchise,
said that personally he was not great
ly disappointed, though the fans in
Danielson would like to see a team in
the league, and he also hoped to see
one entered if the circuit could be
adjusted to that end with greater ease
than is possible under existing condi-
lions If at any future time there is
vacancy in the league, Danielson may
be invited to come in.
Penalty Increased for Leaving Field.
With this question disposed of the
managers reviewed the rules and reg
ulations of the league, repeating some
measures adopted last year and
amended to make the fine SIS instead
Of $40 if a team leaves the field be-
fore the umpire declares the game I'm
ished. This rule also calls for the
forfeiture of the game under such con-
ditions.
Raise for EMPIRES.
Section 80, relating to umpires. was
amended increasing the salary of
these officials to SO per game, and car
fare, instead of 81 and travelling OK
penses.
President Reeves incidentally men
toned this point, that while some of
last years umpires will be retained,
he Is ready to receive applications for
places on the staff.
Section SO was amended by striking
out the part relative to the managers
filing the final list of twelve players
with which to open the season. The
rule as amended allows the manager
to file an unlimited list of players, but
each man will be subject TO approval
by majority vote Of the board of di-
rectors.
Plan for Leaning Players.
Section 46, which enforced the open-
ing of the season with strictly home
players, was repealed. The action TAX
en- does not indicate that the league is
to lose its home team reputation, but
1t removes some restrictions. that
were considered unnecessary and det-
rlfnental TO the best interests Of the
league. A majority of the board still
retains the final say as to who shall
be allowed or not allowed to play
on the teams. A new rule introduced
by Manager Gahan Of North Grosven-
ordale. which was adopted, is as fol-
lows:
NO player a resident in a town in
the league can play in any other club
Of the league without the permission
OF the manager in his home town. Any
player loaned in this manner IS sub
ject to recall by the manager loaning
the player, or his successor, at any
time"
Talk of So-cane Schedule.
There is a possibility that the league
schedule may be extended to 80 games
this year. Last year 20 games were
played. Opinions both ways were ex-
pressed and the matter was finally ia
bled until March q, when the next
meeting is to be held here,
Those attending were President
Reeves. Managers Benoit, BONN. Ca
han, McBroome. Farrell and Charles
+. Franklin, the newly elected mana
ger OF the Dayville team, and its
shortstop last season. Capt. Dan
Murphy Of the Norwich TaftviiIe team
and Raymond OF Wauregan were also
present.