The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-16
ny C. NJ. MONTGOMERY.


All details for the coming Virginia
eague season were perfected at the
n1ual meeting of the directors held
the Richmond Motel, yesterday af-
Ernaon
The meeting was one of the most
harmonious gatherings of the kind In
ne history Of the league. The repre-
entasives >of the various clubs. while
boxing after their individual inter-
sts. did not lose sight Of the ina
|crtance of union. and I'm working for
PIE hsnefit OF the league. and each un-
(rudingly made concessions for the
fenerai good.
Nothing row remains to be done but
b await the coming of the managers
nd the opening of what. in the opin-
pm OF the league directors. will be the
host successful season In the history
Il the league.
The directors were early on The
|round and little time was lost before
he business of the meeting was taken
lp. Each representative came with
Ets mind made up as TO what he wish
Id sxd with desire to aid in all
POSSIBLE ways to adopt means which
re uld be for the welfare Of all The
Jesuit was that the business was ter
ormed speedily without wrangling
Ind. In the general opinion. for the
EeaTeSt dement, TO ali.
Adopting the Schedule.
Probably the adoption OF the sche-
lule was of the greatest interest to the
baseball loving public. Contrary to
nc general idea the number submit
ed was exceedingly small. there being
Put two besides that submitted by
President Boatwright. One of these
vas the same as the presidents but
or the shifting Of three series
Continual discussion as TO the ad-
FantaGes and disadvantages OF the
chedule did not seem to be making
Freat Roadway. so special schedule
committee was appointed. This COM
niteeNreported a revised draft OF the
Presidents schedule. which was adopt
ID with but one dissenting vote, DIR.
fcCrary. of Norfolk. He was chief
concerned with the fact that he had
fteen straight games at home. dur
ng which time several series would
le played also in Newport News and
Portsmouth.
However. all OF the directors ad-
nitted that they could have wished
or changes in their dates and routes
Ind were willing to grant that the
accepted schedule was the best which
Eould be arranged under the cendi-
iens. III. s:4..s....a .s..~ " s..srs. An
In connection with the drawing up
Il the schedule tor the coming sea-
ION. r. T. Wilson, representing the Pc
ersburg club. made q rather unusual
|ffer with regard to giving his town
hore Saturday games. He signifies
bis Willingness to give the visiting club
considerable increase over the per-
Eentage Of the gate receipts for all
James shifted to Petersburg for week
md series. His proposal was only to
chedule the games in his town In
tead Of the other cities and was not
meant to alter the conditions greatly,
Petersburg Wants Saturday.
Petersburg wishes Saturday games,
recording to Mr.. Wilson, its represen-
ative. and they are willing to pay
ng there AS an aftermath the
hat as they were willing to do this
md as Richmond had all of its games
auring the latter part Of the week 1t
was only right that the CAPITAL City
honid be willing. to agree to the same
arrangement
In other words that Richmond
Ihould guarantee to those clubs play
ng here. after an equal number OF
Saturday games had been played. a
Percentage OF the receipts greater
han that given during the early sea
kon.
Secretary Bradley. OF the local club.
has equal to the occasion, and Inn
nediately expressed the view OF the
Richmond owners as being perfectly
billing to do anything for the benefit
H the general affairs OF the league.