The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23

ing made these charges, but wish to as- sure you that they were made without thought of malice toward anyone and l am entirely to blame for having all lowed my tongue to run away with my head and wish to and do hereby most heartily apologize to the honorable pres ident of this association, to the honor able board of directors, to F. P. Coleman, president of the Memphis Baseball as- sociation, and to Charles Babb, mana ger of the Memphis club, as well as to any and all other members of this asso- citation to whom 1 may have directly or indirectly done an injustice and to assure you of my appreciation for any consider ation that you might show this communi- cation.
 In submitting this written apology for the unjust position assumed by me in the past l do so with the most heart felt, honest and sincere profession that I made the mistake and have suffered the penalty and will be compelled to suffer still along with those dependent upon me unless you, in your justice and good ness, see fit to restore me to the one profession in which 1 am enabled to earn an honest livelihood for those directly dependent upon me without such action on your part, God only knows to what ranks I will be reduced. Further, my
 
 an extra member in my family and wish to assure you, gentlemen, that any mercy or clemency shown me will be appreciated to the depths of a most re- pentant heart.
 Tn conclusion, I wish to again most heartily apologize for the injustice done all parties in the case and most sin cerely and humbly ask their pardons. I assure you that if you restore me to 1,xy a nd nf earning honest living for my wife and little ones you will never regret having given me second chance. 1 sowed the seeds and God knows to what extent 1 have reaped the harvest
 Apology Accepted.
 Foxey Charlie Frank endeavored to take the question of Stockdales restora- ton out of the open meeting but Direc- tor Baugh entered an objection to this policy as did Heisman of Atlanta. It was then evident that what Coleman and Babb said would decide the matter. Cole man made a holier than thou address, in which he praised Memphis for it's generosity and declared that he had no further objection. Babb thought Stock dale was getting off very lightly, and declared that if he CBabb) had commit ted such grave offenses he would not hope to be restored to good standing so soon The vote was unanimously in favor of the Grey Fox" and the cele- brated case is practically at an end.
 Two changes in the constitution were made on favorable reports by commit tee composed of Baugh of Birmingham, Inge of Mobile and Frank of New Or leans. The first Is the provision that all postponed games must be played on the following day unless the managers reach an agreement for some future time as mutually satisfactory. The second is the provision whereby when a lady pays her way into a game on ladies day the visiting team will share in this entrance fee.
 A resolution proposed by Heisman of Atlanta gives the visiting team the priv ilege of batting practice for ten minutes. After this batting practice the home team will practice 15 minutes. Then the visitors will practice 15. According to the old ruling, as is known, the home team was the last to practice before the calling of the game.
 Most Important Matter.
 Another important and far-reaching matter is that by the new contract to be signed with the Western Union Tele- graph company no details of games played on the road shall be given to matinees in the home cities without the consent of the president of the home club. No contract was made for the publication of tickets. The advertising contract with the Sporting News was re- newed.
 Before adjournment Judge Kavanaugh explained the effect of the recent decision whereby the American association and Eastern league were put into Class AA. While this complication Is well under stood by the fans in making his speech the judge touched upon several questions that are not generally understood For instance the rule that before turning players back by the majors to the minors Class A clubs must waive, does not go into effect until next year. This would indicate the return of Robinson from Cincinnati to Birmingham and in- dicates, too, that in reference to Downey, Murphy of Chicago failed to carry out his agreement. Kavanaugh stated, too, that the American association was very