The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-02-18
6RffNWOOD'S BALL
SEASON LAUNCHED.


The Greenwood Base Ball Association
was organized in Greenwood the latter
part Of last week by . meeting OF in
terested fans at the rooms of the Grcen-
wood Business League.
Characteristic of all it's endeavor,
Greenwood begins all its attempts in
due time to achieve brilliant success.
Not waiting until the season is down
upon us, but in time with all other
clubs Of any Importance, . meeting was
called and held which resulted in the
perfection Of an organization which
will again reflect credit upon our city.
Prior to the organization, our hust-
ling Business League has been enjoying
correspondence with neighboring cities
Of Importance inquiring into the pros
poets Of baseball In those respective
cities during the coming season. OF
course these inquiries were made only
to those cities who are likely to have
semi-professional independent baseball.
From all returns it seems that 3 con-
siderable degree Of interest will be
manifested in this sport this season,
and that this circuit will enjoy the real
article.
The meeting last week was largely
attended by leading business men of
the city who are deeply interested in
the game. From the personnel of the
officers, one will quickly see that its
directorate is filled by some of the most
successful business men of the city, all
Of which predicts unusual success for
the organization. The League and
others appreciate the fact that to in
sure success in such q venture, the Or
ganization must be backed by the right
parties. When they selected Mr.. W.
S. Mayre, president, DR.. S. L. Brister,
vice-president, Robt. Wilson, treasurer,
and L. NJ. Harwood, secretary. with
Messrs. Con Welch and P. d. Montjoy
additional directors, they gave Green
wood one of the strongest clubs that
will be found in the "league" this sea-
son.
Greenwood is fortunate in having as
it's manager and captain, Mr.. Con Welch.
Mr.. Welch is an old-time Baltimore
"Oriole," and has tossed spaldings all
over the country. Last season he
played brilliant game for our club,
and showed us the material of which he
was made and his wide knowledge of
the game. During the winter he has
been connected with the Davis-Bel
Hardware, of Itta Bena, but at all
times keeping in touch with his IA
vorite city. His silent eye has been
farming" all the winter, and he has
wires on several that will make good
with our city and club. As soon as the
season begins, he and his excellent
wife will return to Greenwood.
Another interesting fact in conRec-
tion with the game in Greenwood, is
that ground has been donated in North
Greenwood for q new commodious ball
park, and is promised that work will
begin on same at once. A large fence
and roomy grandstand will be erected,
which will give Greenwood better ia
cilities for handling it's patronage.
The personnel of our team promises
to consist of some of the fastest semi
professional men on the diamond in the
South today, and while we had star
team last season, the intention is to
make this seasons Offering best yet.
Now, when the man with the sub
scription calls on you, do the right
stunt and contribute SO much as you
can towards the maintenance of our
club.