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THE SPORTING LIFE. 1890, n TBC SPORTING Liri Pi.BU8Hrao Co. AT Putin. POST Omci ti IZCOND ousa HATTXB. VOLUME 14, NO. 14. PHILADELPHIA, PA., JANUARY 3, 1890. PRICE, FIVE GENTS. I LATE NEWS. COMISKEY AT LAST DEFINES HIS POSITION. He Is a Brotherhood Man An Explanation From Day News From All Points. COMISKEY DECLARES HIMSELF. The Great Captain Says He AVI 11 Flay With the Flayers* League. Er-eclal to EFOBTIHO Liri. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4. "You can state posi- tively that I will play with the Brotherhood next season," said Captain Comiskey to a lo- cal correspondent to-day. "I am with and of 'the Brotherhood and hare not the slightest desire or intention of withdrawing from that organization. Where will I play? Well, there is oni; only one club in the Brotherhood that I ^ would want to be a member of and that is Chi- cago. Yes, you CAD say that I will play in a Brother- hood club, aad tbat Chicago is lh« only place I will play in; that is, if they will have me. I was bora in Chicago and alwayi wanted to play ball there. No, I bare uot signed a con tract, aid shall not until I reach homo. There is plenty of time. I'll do it when the time comes." George Van Haltren is for the Brotherhood. M he expresses It, "flist, laut and all the time." In fact he is a regular Brotherhood fanatic talks Brotherhood all the i ID)P. Fojjarty is in Los Angeles, but when here was as emphatic ID his avowals of loyalty to the Brotherhood aa Van Haitian. ^;vh ia also enthusi- astic over the Players' League. There is uot a weak- kneed Brotherhood man fu the Boston team now in this city. Car roll saya that he will surely be found iu the Players' League. Ue has never even thought of going back to the old League. Both the St. Louis and Boston teams have been water to fed here. It has rained ou almost all of their dates. The Bostona leave here for home by the South- era rout* Suuday night. The Browns go to inland, Ore., aud play their return trip over the Northern route. Clarkson will accompany the Bostons. Kelly will not leave until Monday. He returns over the Central ronie and goea direct to New York. General Dixwell bas siened one Californiao for the Boston Players 1 Club. Qts name is Swett. He caught last season for the San Fratciaco Club. All the B a- ton men think be will prove a wonder. He Is to re- ceive $2800, the most money ever paid a California play or In tno East, ROGER CONNOR'S POSITION. ^jPresident Day Puts It fn a New and Dif ferent Light* Special to SPORTING lure. NEW YORK, Dec. 4. President John B. Day, of the New York League Club, said yesterday that there was no truth in the statement that Connor had refused to sign a League contract. Mr. Day saya that he never asked the big first base man to affix his signature to a document. Tbey talked over the matter in a casual way, and Conuor never made use of the assertion credited to him. Ue la said to have declared i hat all tbe money In New York could uot induce mm to leave the Brother- hood. "I called on Connor at his home in Waterbury," he Bald, "and allied his v:ews on the base ball question, Counor sail) that, while he did not believe tbat the officers of the Brotherhood were treating the men right, he intended to staud by his agreement. Con- nor, like many other players, does not want to be Called a deser' )r. Although matters have been mis- reprefljnie^nc t be rank and file by the leaders of the __ _*ut, tbfi boys arejearful of «bow- r bat cause. 1 have uot the least doutt aa to tbe course that the majority of my boys are going to pursue. If tbe courts decide against Ward, and 1 have every reason to believe tbat they will, 1 feel certain that my team, with oerbapa one exception, will be under COD tract iu loss than a week after tbe decision is rendered. All they want Is an excuse to leave tbe Brotherhood, and they are sure to get it Iu a short time." Gambert and Ouinn For Pittwlmrg. fipiclal to SPORTING Lir*. PiTTSBUHO, Pa., Jan. 4. The Pittebarg Players' Club will be strengthened by the addition of Gambert and Quinn, the latter being the Baltimore catcher, who signed a contract yeaterday. Manager Hanlon also had a talk with Gambert, aud tbe latter will also inn shortly. The Players' Clob applied for a charter to-day under the firat clause of the "Not for profit" act of 1874. The Lea cue Club people say under this ct the concern cannot declare any dividends. Many attorneys ag ee with this interpretation despite the de- cision of Judge Hare, ot Philadelphia, to the contrary. The Players' Club secured articles of limited copart- nership about two weeks ago. The Flayers* League Spring Meeting* Special to SPORTING Lin. FITTSBFRQ, Pa., Jan. 4. Manager Hanlon said to- day: "The March meeting of the Players 1 League will be held in Pittaburg fustead of New York, as pre- viously announced, assurances of its being held here being given me before I left New York. The change la being nip.de bocanse Pittsturg id the most central point in tlie circuit for one reason, and again out of compliment to it-? people, whom we believe to be the taukcbeat friends of the new League.11 The League to Get Kansas City Players. EpeclHl to SPOKTIKO Lir«. KANSAS CITV, Jan. 4. President Speas has received Conway's contract. The Kansas City magnate aays the National League had to pay more than $10,000 lor 6tearus, Long and Hamilton. Tbe triumvirs are ne- gotiating with Stoarns by wire, and Mr. Speaa thinks they will have no trouble in signing him as well aa Ling, and also tbat Hamilton will sign with the Fhila- .delpbia National League Club. The New Springfield Club. (Special to SPOKTINO Liri. SpBlNflriEtD, Blass., Jan . 4. Preeident Frank Ban- croft, of the New England League, wilt have his bands full to organize the Springfield Base Ball Club. He a/ivoralesa capital of 83000, ia shares of S50 or 1100. Springfield ptople wbo want to have a nine in the city hava not had such a chance for a long time. B»i,croft has bis eye on some good players, and will be able to put a strong nine iu the fieldi Players Signed by Columbus. Special to SPOKTINO Liri. CoiuMBt's, Jan. 4. Manager Bnckenberger has received the signatures to contracts of the fallowing reserved men of l«ht years team: Charles Crookf, John J. Doyle, Ed Blieh, John B. Mnnyan, Charles T. Kiley, Harry Estenlay, William W. Widner. This feukes a total of ten men so far signed. Condensed Despatches. Special to SPORTING Lire. Sadler, the ex-champion oarsmen, fs dead. The Sioui City Club has signed Frank Oenins. Tom Ponrman has re-signed with the MJlwaukees. Pitcher Doran, of tho New Haven CIuD, is to te signed by the Fit'sburg Players' Club. Thp Cleveland League club has signed Ezra P. Lin- coln, a left-banded pitcher, who played last season with tbe Brockton, M^s.. team. Herr Pander, » Dutchman, won the International Ratine match at Anntirdam yesterday. He coveted the distance in 1m. 24 2-5s. The Sacramento Club has submitted terms to Henry Bitlman, whose work at Syracuse and Buffalo gave him a place among prominent minor leaguers. The DPS Moines Club announces that it has sfgned Panic! (Hun'. Pete Summers, M. A. Brimblecom. KJ. L. Fu-welback, W. T. Traffloy, John A. Walsh, John F. Koach. Secretary Whitaker, of tbe Athletlo Club, says that the circuit of the American Association will be made up this week, lie thiuks tbat Baltimore will be a Biemher. Peter Jackson, the colored Australian pugilist, has snnouucrd his acceptance of the challenge of John L. Sullivau to fight for SlOOOaeido. lie will sail for Kew York on Jun. 15, on tbe steamer Adriatic. Gus Mortimer, for many years a prominent figure in theatrical affairs, and lately business manager of llari«^Vafnwri^ht, who H now playing at the Fifth Avt-niu- Theatre, died FrHay afternoon at his home at New Dorp, S. I., of pneumonia. At tbe annual election of the Hudson Connty Wheel- men the follow ing were elected lo eerre for one year: President. George N. Earl; secretary, Geo. C. Tbomiar; captain, Edward J. Day; trustees, W. A. Benedict, W. T. 81 ark bam, E. A. McAra, J. J. Griffith and Frank Ireland. Tlie boxing, wreslllm and fencing committee of the Amateur Athletic Union has decided to try Pat Cahill, the ex-cbnmpion middle-weight boxer of the Bcotlish-Ameitcrtn Albli'tic Club, on a charge of pro- fessionalism fit the Astor House, Ftb. 6. Cabill's club ft^ked f.r Ihe trial. Fred Pftiffer announces that tho Players' League will n-sort to lh* courts 111 the case of e very man who has biukeij contracts with It. , lie alscuys that Ben- nett has given his word of honor to sign with the Boston Players' Club; but that Clarkson, as agent for the Boston League Club, is tempting him with an oflsr of A large increase In salary and a big bonus. MANSFIKLD MKMS. The Club Still Hustling—Two More Players Signed, Etc. MAKSFIELD, 0., Jan. 1. Editor SPORTIHO LIFE: Since writing my last letter the manage- ment has signed two new players John A. Smith, of Trenton, N. J., oar old first basernan, and one that is a great favorite here, and James McCormaok, who comes highly recommended through Connie Mack, of the Washington team. We now have fire men in all signed, and all good ones. Base ball seems to be very quiet in most of tho Tri-State towns, and it looks to us as though they ought to be up and doing. Canton, Wheeling and Springfield seem to have dene nothing so fur. Dayton and McRceaport have almoet completed their team*. Akron aud Youngdtown have each signed a few players. Pete Sommers has signed with Des Homes. They get a good man. Had he waited one day, ha would have Uen signed by Indianapolis, as his terms were asked for by Manager Jack OlasscocK. Perhaps it is just as well for him to stay in a minor league one more season. George Cllne, our clever pitcher from Cleveland, 0., was in the city a tew days ago circulating among his frieudj. He is looking nue and prumiacs to do good work the coming season. Word has beeu sent out that Canton has thrown np the sponge. We hope not, for it will spoil a great deal of pleasure for Mansfield. While we have had our little tilts now and then, we still hope.ther will stick and be one of us. PLUCK. DALLAS DOINGS. Manager Holland as a Hustler—List ot the Men lie Has Secured, Etc. DALLAS, Deo. 28, Editor SPORTISQ LIFE: Manager Holland baa proven himself to be a hustler by securing an aggregation of ball talent for the Dallas Club next season that any minor league club could feel proud of. He has thus far obtained the services of the following players: MoCormick, first base; Nolan, second base; Arm- strong, third base; Nyce, pitcher; Mayer and Welch, catchers, and Fabian, right field. Hol- land will play short himself. Two more pitchers and a couple of fielders are all the Dallas Club now needs to complete its team. Ben Fabian is becoming exceedingly popular as a ball player. Last week he received two telegrams, one' from Anson, offerinz him 9-00 per mouth, and the other from A. B. Powell, for 9175 per month. F»biau prefers to remain wilh us, however, at a smuller salary. "J. C. N." la mistaken in his charge against the Dallas management that they were trying to kidnap one of their players. The Dallas managers have never knowingly negotiated with any signed player. liilly Joyce, of the T' I-dos, has become a member of tho Brotherhood, and iu consequence is aa hippy aa a lark. Billy will play third for one of their teams, and they may congratulate themselves upon obtaining the services of one of the coming players of the pro- fession. ____ ____ J. M. HOLTOKE HITS. Incursions of Bis Rase Ball Guns—After Ix>cal Players, Etc. ^ _ HOLYOKE, Mass., Jan. 2. Editor SPORTING LIFE: John B. Day and Jim Mutrie have both been here at different times to sign Welch, but failed in their mission. "Mickey" believes he has nothing to lose, and perhaps something to gain, by waiting a few weeks before he signs. It looks to me as though Day would eventually secure him. Ward, Barnie and Selee have all been here after Tucker, but only the former has been able cations it seem* as though Tuoker will stick by Ward nud his Brotherhood contract, tbongb Selee held out big inducements. Manager Uackett has signed H. E. Slater for the Kansas City team. lie is a good bitter and excellent base-iunner, and id considered a vary promising ball player in this section. Slater played with the L. J. Guun Club, of Miller's Falls, Mais., the past season, and led hia club in batting, with an average of over .400, and be waa easily at the top in base-running. He plnyed first base and short stop with a fair fielding average in each position. \VarJ ia expected in this city on Friday of this week to see Tucker, aod probably Welch. He watches Tucker clo8«ly, and is taking good care tbat no one else does any business with him, EVENTS AT ERIE. How Next Season's Team Will Probably be Made Up. ERIE, Pa., Dee. 26. Editor SPORTINS LIFE: Manager Depinet has been doing some hustling, and has got together as sleek a crowd of young ball players as ever played in this city, and that is saying a great deal. We have George Speer, who was with us last year, for catcher; Boyd, of last year's Scottdales, also a catcher; Shanics, of last year's Cantons, and Eddie Newell, of Pittsburg,will do the pitching; Shay, of our last year's team will play first; Dan Shields, of last year's Braddocks and Drimmers, will play second; Dounayhy, of the Jameslowns, will play third. We were very glad to secure him for our team, a« he is first-cla*s. Pattorson and Sechriat are our ontfield, and our old favorite Sam Gillen for short stop. Manager Depinet was very particular lo sign none but sober men. These men are all good hitters and base-runners, and they will make a good showing. The York State and Pounsyliania League will surely be a go, 09 It Is composed of good towns, and so located that the trav- eliuu expenses will be very small. Our lending busi- ness'men have come to the trout with cash, and everything looks bright for 1890. It Is reported that Frank Mabie ia organizing a Players' League team, and that he has signed Kiudernecht. EUIE, ————•———— THAT LAW SUIT. What May Result if the Law Sustains the Old League. WHEELING, W. Va., Jan. 2. Another fort- night will probably show what is the exact value of the m uch-vaunted reserve clause in the League contracts. The cage against John M. Ward is set for Jan. 7, and it is probable that both sides will be eager to dispose of it. Ward's statement shows that the Brotherhood has no lack of confidence in tbe outcome. "Reserve," in the base bull sense, simply means a privilege recog- nized by the clnbs of the League by which each club had the option to its players' services, as against rival clubs controlled by the League agreement. It con- veyed no right or title to tbe players' services for aa indefinite time. It is inconceivable that the conrtswill recognize any other interpretation of the clause than the one put on it by the players. If the League's position wore sus- tained it would introduce and legalize another form of chattel slaveiy iu the United States. The same clause could he introduced into contracts in other forms of business, aud the result might be, could le, aa far aa the law would be concerned, a complete sale ot em- ployees to employers. SWARTWOOD ANGRT. The Well-known Flayer Accuses a Mana ger of Breaking Promises. Swartwood has received a letter, according to the Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph, from Mana- ger Leadley, of Detroit, who says he has re- ceived a communication from the Hamilton management accusing him of tampering with Swartwood, a man on the reserve list. "Hamil- ton has no right to hold me," said Swartwootl, "and I feel certain President Dixon, wbo has always treated me kindly, will keep up the agreement we made. Near the clcae of the season he came to me and said if I would accept $400 instead of $506, my salary for the balance of the season, he would give me my unconditional relatise. I accepted bis offer. When the season ended he told me the club would lose money, and aaked me if I would agree to let him put my name on tbe reserve list until Dec. 1, so as to give them a chance to realize by selling my release, I to got half of tbe purchase money. This agreement waa also accepted, and now I am free."___ __ Princeton's New Captain. PRINCETON, Dec. 31. C. C. Dana, '91, the new cap- tain of the Princeton nine, is one of the best first base- meo Princeton has ever had. In the spring of '86 he played first base for tho first part of the season and then centre field, on the Exeter Academy Bine which defeated An>lover 7 to 6. Ha waa ono of the heaviest hatters ou tbe toam. He passed hit examinations for Frlnceton at the end of that year, but did not enter college nnlil tbe fall of '87. In tbe spring of '88 be was the first baseman ou tbe Prluceton nine, and laat year he again occupied that position on the team. His fielding, batting aud bass-running have always been strong. Ho baa played on tbe Cape May nine during the summer, aud, wMh al! his experience, will prob- ah!y put a. strong niue iuto tbe field to lepreaeut Priuceton next spring. THEABBITRATQRS MR. BYRNE STILL THEIR SEC RETARY. Anxious to be Relieved, How- ever Correspondence on the Subject. President Charles H. Byrne, of the Brooklyn Club, is still the secretary of the Board of Arbi- tration, because he must continue in that office until his successor is regularly elected by the board. He says the secretary must not necessarily be a member of the board, although hitherto an As- sociation board member has been given the place out of courtesy. Mr. Byrne is, however, anxious to be released of the onerous duties and responsibilities of the office immediately, and thinks that as Mr. Phelps has been designated aa the choice of the American Association he will be elected unanimously. A special meeting of the board will soon be held to elect Mr. Byrue's successor. The following correspond- ence on the subject has passed: Byrne to Young. BBOOKLYX, Dec. 30. N. E. Young, Efq., Chairman Board of Arbitration.—Dear Sir: At the late rotating of the Boaid ot Arbitration held.io Sew York, I was fleeted secretary of the board for the euemog year. Siiice the date of said election I have ceased to be a member of the board, and have been performing the duties of secretary awaiting the election aud qualifi- cation of my successor. Matters are constantly arising at this time requiring the attention of the secretary of the board, and I shall take it aa a kindness if you will at the earliest pomiMe date request year board to elect my successor, to whom I am ready to turn over all funds and document* tn my powepslon pertaining to the business of the Board of Arbitration. Very truly jours, C. H. BYBSB. Young to Byrne. "WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 2. C. H. Byme^fq., S«., Ac. — My dear sir: I atu in receipt of yonr favor of the 30th ult, in which you tender your resiguntion us secretary of the Board of Arbitration, a position which you have so long and ably filled. In view of the fact that I bare no authority to take action upon your re- quest to be relieved of the arduous duties of the office, I respectfully and urgently request that you continue to discharge its duties until such time aeyonr a accessor can be elected. For this purpose 1 shall call a special meeting of the board the Utter part of the present month. [Signed] Yours trulv, N. E. YOUNG, Chairman, Ac." SAN GUINESTEKN. Fortune's Star Shining Brightly For the League and Dimly For the Players. CINCINNATI, Dec. 31. President Stern re- turned home from the East Saturday, but dur- ing his absence he gathered little news in regard to the base ball situation, yet he is still very confident in the ability of the League to over- throw the Brotherhood. "My trip to New York was purely a business one," said he, "as Mr. Byrne, of Brooklyn, was the only base ball man of any prominence I met during my absence. He is very confident that the injunction against the players will hold good in the courts and it looks very much that way to me. From my ob- servations it appears that the Brotherhood struc- ture is gradually crumbling and their ohazu.e? for success will rapidly decline as spring ap- proaches. You can safely rtmnt on 'JRC thin?. KB? ' tDo field next season. Mr. Uyrne" telle me that the PU\ers' League Club in Brooklyn will surely prove a failure, aa he ban yet to find any one of prominence or means bvhind the euterprise. Every one must adroit that the a (fair a of the Brotherhood in Philadelphia are very shaky /and Mr. Ilawley, of Cleveland, says that the Players' League in their city is rapidly losing ground. There were very few capitalists present at the New York meeting:, so I am told, aa the pluyors were largely in the majority and run the whole affair." "What have yuu done in regard to Durypa?" "He wired me that he wanted 84200 t> ptay in Cin- cinnati next season. At first I did not unswer the die patch, as I thought possibly it might bo a jcke. I then received another message from him requesting me to act in the matter at once. I wired him that If he did not wieh to accept our terms, as we had one red him a liberal increase over last season's salary, he could play where be would. It was an undisguised attempt on his part to eqnoeze us tor big money, and we don't propose to be squeezed in that manner. We bare offered him more money than be la really worth." "Have you done anything in the way of aecnring new playero?" "No; we have accomplished nothing:. This Brother- hood squabble baa placed as at a great disadvantage, as we were naturally timid about laying out big money for players when base ball is in such an uncer- tain state. I nrn still willing to lay out some money in strengthening the team if I can see my way clear. I would like to secure the reh-aieof Lefty Marr from the Columbus Club, and would be willing to pay a fair price for li is services. There ia a good pitcher we have in view, aud we will get him In caae Duryea gives us (he slip. But I think old 'Anhauser Br.sch' Is making a big bluff, for he would have jumped us long ago if be had seriously contemplated leaving the Cincinnati Club." THE ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION. Date For a Meeting Set—Barn.e to Stick by the Atlantic—His Flans, Etc. President-Secretary Brad en has issued a call for a meeting of the Atlantic Association to take place at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, on Monday, Jan. 13. The payment of the an- nual duos and guarantee has been extended by a vote of the Association until Feb. 1. Secretary Braden says he does not anticipate any trouble in selecting the proper cities to fill out the quota of the Association. Applications are expected from Boston, Providence, Troy, Albany and Trenton. None of the clubs which have entered into the organization of the New England League have yet resigned from the Atlantic, and do not propose to do eo until they can see their way clear to holding their reservation privileges and carrying thoir players with them. Manager Brtrnie, it is given out, proposps to itlck to the Atlantic Association and reorganize it if necessary. He went to Boston during the week, trying to get the directors of the Boston League Club to consent to put a team in the Atlantic Association. He called on Director Billings, and afterwards met Director Conant. The latter waa the only one of the triumvirs anxious to see a minor league club in Boston, and assured B.imie that he would pnt in considerable money. The Baltimore man claims that hia club will never return to the American Association unless several c >n- cesfliona are made, which seem utterly impossible while Yon der Ahe remains aa one of the leading mag- nates of that association. The cities that Barnie expects to get Into the' At- lantic Association are Bustm, Lowell, Providence, Worcester, Hartford, New Haven, Newark and Balti- more. ^____ GAXVESTON GLINTS. The Team For *9O About Completed— General News and Gossip. GALVESTOW, Dec. 29. Editor SPOUTING LIFE: With the addition of catcher Jake Stenzel, who was signed last week, the Galveston team is now complete. That the local enthusiasts are pleased with the aggregation gathered by Man- ager Works goes without saying in fact, it is conceded to be far superior to any we have had here yet. It is hard to see where there is a weak point in it. The batteries are very strong, and there is a fine string of hard hitters; most of the men are also fine base-runners, and they are all good fielders. Manager Works says that if he does not land the team near the front, he will qnit base ball for good. He has used flno judg- ment and care in picking his men, and, though there are gome high flyers in the team, he will pay no fancy salaries, and ia atickh.g squarely to the limit the latter 1 know to be a fact, for I have seen all his lot- tera of acceptance and contracts. Catcher Jake Stenzel, the recent addition to the Sand Grata, made a brilliant record for himself in the Tn-Ktate League last season. He ranked twelfth aa a hitter, playing 103 games; he waa at bat 444 time*, made 130 baae hits, scored 121 times, sacrificed 20 times and stole 81 bases, hia batting average being .293. He ranked seventh aa a catcher, hia fielding being .930. He weighs 200 pounds and is a great thrower. According to the averages prepared by ex-Secretary Thacker, Gulveston leads tbe League in baiting, with Houston fourth. In fielding we were second and Houston third, and yet Houston won the pennant. That speaks volumes for good team work. I am glad to see that Abucr Powell may br.OR his Hamilton team South tins Bfriug. He will do well if he does. Abner was the nncmwnad king of Southern League ball players, and in heartily liked everywhere in the Snub. He is a sUlllful ball player, and with the Southern "fans 11 ranks alongside of Cooiiskey and Anaou. His team will have gieat drawing cards in Petty, Spies, Loubey and Dowie. Jack Huston has been of jrrcat assistance to Mana- ger Works in fretting together the team. Jack is a very handy man io the team, and can play any posi- tion well. He will be a greater terror with the stick next year than bo waa last. When Fender, Blatcte, Huston, Smith, O'Rourke, Ward, Stenzel and Luhy get on the lines it will take great throwing catchers to keep them from reaching ltie plate. Milwaukee hai secured a great Infielder in Albert Ike. He played short brilliantly torus in 1888, and waa considered the best in the League. He ia a good hitter, fleet runner, and a rifle-shot thrower. Etumett Rogers received a contract from Toledo last week, but has not signed it yet. He watts big money for next year. McCloskey wanted "Bed Cloud" O'Rourke for third base, aud was almost heart-broken when he found he bad signed lie re again. Both O'Kourke aud McGutrk will be here shortly, and will put in time working until spring. "Bed" is in Chicago and "Ctiptain Tom is traveling in Western New York with an athletic combination. In a few (lajs Works, Huston and Ward will com- mence to put in a couple of hoars every day at the g>mniaium, limbering no. When Juhn Dailv found that the people were anx- lons to have him umpire down here aeain he immedi- attlv raised his figure*, and it is doqbrtu) if he will come. As good as tie w, his place can be filled. Sets of photographs of the entire team will be placed on exhibition iu town soon. In the past two season* moat of the players of this league came fr«m tbe West. Next season'the major- ity will be Eaatern men. McCloskfy has signed aa catcher Frank F«bey,who was the twirling end of the famous "hog battery" of Dallas in 1888 Fahey and Welch. Frank, though a flue back stop, never amounted to much as a pitcher. Jack Fogarty h getting up a great team for Fort Worth. He should make a good manager, as he Is a fine ball player and has education, intelligence and ability to back him. Dave Howe has for some time past been endeavor- ing to cet Jack Huston away from this club. He should let up on hia dirty work, as he knows well that HuBton ia under contract to this club. He will Lave trouble if he ia not careful. J. 0. N. WHEELING WIRINGS. News of the Professionals Wintering in the Nail City. WHEELING, W. Va., Jan. 1. Editor SPORTING LIFE: Base ball matters in Wheel- ing are rather in a dormant state so for as the local club is concerned. The owners of the franchise are saying nothing, and so far as can be judged are doing nothing, although appear- ,inces, like still water, are often deceitful. Doubtless the Nail City will fall in line with the other clubs in good season. A blow was lately struck 'at the club by one of our council- meo who introduced a resolution providing for the opening up of a street through the ball ground. As the olub owners have considerable money in- vested in the said property, such a resolution, if adopted, would literally ruin base ball in Wheeling so far as professionalism is concerned. We hope for the good of the game that it will not become an ordinance. Will White yesterday took his departure for Denver, where he will spend the rest of the win- ter. He ta greatly taken with tbe Colorado climate, and thinks it rfidcuunt* ours by a hundred per cent. He will likely try to scare up a job of some kind there until the opening of the base ball season. There is a well-defined rum<>r abroa 1 that Virtue fs wanted to pl«y first for Indianapolis, and that an effort will be made to obtain nis release from Detroit. HO'B liable to do better work than the majority of the stars who are being signed by League managers wholesale. I have tried to ascertain what Bark ley's feeling* are In re-, nl to the transfer of bis club to tlie ADitrlcan mou ieveler, "La Grippe," has had Mm aa well aa worthy wif« fast in ltn clutches (he last fW days. 1 imagine tu*t he will feel more at horns among his old cities of players. 8am waa troubled somewhat with an injury to his knee last year, )>ut the trouble bas disappeared, and next season will find him n ioiblo aa ever. It is thought by eomu that Indianapolis has covetous eyei upon hitu to p'ay second bag ID tbat city, and arrangements may bo ma<fe for (he transfer of the popular fielder to the Uousier City. Samuel Nicbol has signed a contract to play in Col- umbus this season. It will be remembered that tbis player was with Pittsbur; awhile last Tear and came near being retained by that management. Buckeo- berger baa ^ cenamly made no mistake in capturing 3rim, for he*is a hard hitter, and the records show tbat he makes almost aa inauy ruua as bate bits a very flood indication of bis base-running abilities. As a fielder be is away up, aud hia Wheeling friends have no fears tbat bo will be a prominent figure In tbe American Aaaociatiou this coming reason. PICKWICK. CANTON TIRED. The Chances For a Team Next Season Not Very Good. CANTOS, 0., Jan. 1. Editor SPORTING LIFE: Manager Harrington dropped into town this morning with "A Happy New Year," and con- tracts all ready for the signature? of Dolaney and Sharp to play with the Evansville team next year. Although he did not secure thoir names to the contracts it is not unlikely but that they will either sign with him or Manager Zeaher. The prospects for a team in Canton next season, at the present writing, are very poor indeed. Three of the officials of last year's club are willing to put up their share of the money for next season, bnt the reat of them are a little backward abont risking any more money in the business. The town is not entirely dead to base luill. Neither ia the enthusiasm as high aa it was at tbe be- ginning of last season. Tbe loss of Zecber may have something to do with it. In my opinion (whether ft is worth anything or Dot is a conundrum) the beat plan would be to have no team at all the coming season, but iu '01 put a good strong team in the field and I will venture to say that there will be larger crowds at Pastime Park than ever before. And again, there la but very little assurance that the League will be a success the coming eeawo, on account of the low salary limit and tbe lack of enthusiasm. But two cities Mansfield and McKeeaport are doing any work at alt. I also have it from the best of authority that Youngs town will not be represented. Taking everything into consideiation live outlo >k ia very gloomy, but if Canton does have a team Delauey and Sharp will be with it. MINOR MENTION. Will Delaneyhaa been confined to his home the past week wilh la grippe. Manager Zecber left for A1 toon ft to-day, and will take cliftrge of the base ball affairs there upon bis ar- rival. To tbe question as to whether he hud yets gned or not he said: "No, bnt I have giveu my word, which is as good as any contract ID the It ml." Manager Harrington haasigned Scliell for hia Evans- ville learn, which team, by the way, is sure to win the pennant iu the Central Interstate League next jear if Harrington manages it the entire season. Your Mansfield correspondent states that Fltzsim- nions was the best catcher iu last year's Lragne. Jesaol PerbftfMj Colnmbua would trade Doyle for h:m, or it may be tbat Pittsburg would give Berjjer and a couple of thousand dollars to boot fjr Fitz. A director of the Canton Club claims that Manager Ilarringtou sold Dummy Rvn to Minneapolis, but that DO return was made to the club owners. CAYEB. BURLINGTON BITS, Getting Things Into Shape for Next Sea son—Picking Out a Team, Etc. BURLINGTON, Dec. 31. Editor SPORTING LIFE: The ball park has been leased for another season,*and as soon as it can bo fixed up or at least as soon as Mr. Jack Frost will let the carpenters get at it, will be in readiness for next season's play. Arrangements hare been completed with the railroad company, and trains will be run the same this coming season as the last. The trains will run from t«n to fifty minutes before each game, ao that all cau bo arcommodHted wbo attend, Secretary Chamberlain has been kept busy the past month, writing ou an average twenty letters a day to players and answering those received from them. He will have a club that will make this old town wake up, or else there is no use of my wntiug it. In two weeka I think I can give you the names or a few that are or wilt be a cued by that time. A few of the cranks here think the new club will not be as good aa our old oue, but that ia where they will be left. Sec- retary Chamberlain says it will be far superior to the old club in every respect, except that we will not have an Eddie Mayer to help us out iu batting as well aa fielding. What would you think of weather almost like Boring ou Christmas day. Well, we have had tbat fur nearly thw entire month. Christmas day the members of the boating association g<>t out their sheila and put in the day getting their muscles in rood inane for the next season's work. Committees are out and report* made so far that Indicate they will be euc^i naful ajid all will be iu full blast before many uiuufia. LLUVD. A NEW LEAGUE. A CIRCUITOF NEW ENGLAND CLUBS. The Nucleus For a Strong Yankee League Details of the Organization. THE NEW OCAGUE. Farther Details of the Organization of Another New England League. WORCBSTBR, Dec. 31. The meeting for the organization of a New England League, which was held in this city last Friday, was due to the efforts of President Lang, of Hartford, and President Sullivan, of Lowell, who came to town, looked up the directors of the Worcester Base Ball Association and succeeded in con- vincing them that it would be for their interest to go into the proposed New England Associa- tion. A meeting was held at the office of President Pierce, of the Worcester Club, at which clubs were represented as follows: Worcester, by E. S. Pierce, H. H. Seeley, J. J. Kennedy and Henry Hovey; Lowell, by D. A. Sullivan; Hartford, by A. W. Lang; Spring- field, by proxy. The meeting organized by the choice and of E. S. Pierce, of tbe Worcester Club, president, D. A. Sullivan,of Lowell, secretary. It waa voted to organize tbe New England League of Baao Ball Clubs, of which all tbe cluba represented should be members. It was then unanimously voted to admit Manchester, N. H., lo membership, a&surancee having bt-eu received from that city, through Secretary Sul- HvtiD, that an organization could readily be perfected there. Tbe following committee was appointed to look up three additional ciiies: Meaira. Lang, of Hartford; Ilovey, of Worcester; Bancroft, of Spring- field, and Knowltoo, of Manchester. The meeting adjourned subject to the call of the secretary, the un- derstanding being that the next meeting shall be bold at Springfield some time previous to Jan. 1. The meet- lug was nnauim >u-Iy in favor of a salary limit not to exceed SI600, and the sentiment «a=i expressed that with tbia liBiit strictly adhered to, and with the reduc- tion in traveling expenses made possible by the com- pactoeus of tbe new League, the clubs can be made to pay expenses. It is expected tbat a great many of the old play era of tbe Atlantic Associat.on can be secured. at considerably reduced salaries for ooxt year. Secre- tary Sullivan was instructed to make immediate ap- plication for reservation privileges under the National Agreement. The Second Meeting* SPRINGFIELD, Ma?a, Jan. 1. The New England League hold an enthusiastic meeting here to-night and [.erficted its organization. Springfield, Worcester, Hartford and Lowell were represented by nine dele- gates, as follows: Frank C. Bancroft aud Howard P. Merrill, of Springfield; E. S. Pierce, H. A. Steele. A. A. Hovey and J. J. Kennedy, of Worceater; D. A. Sullivan and M. J. Coanney.of Lowell, and A. W. Lang, of Hartford. Chairman E. S. Pierce called the assembly to order, and D. A. Sullivan officiated as secretary. These offl- ceis were elected: Prudent, Frank C. Bancroft, of Springfield; vice preeident, A. W. Long, of Hartford, and Bfcrctary aud treasurer, -T. C. Morae, of Boston. A communication was read trom Thomas J. O'Neil asking for the formal admission of Providence, the letter stating tbat the bace ball outlook for tbe fol- lowing seaaon Is vory promising. A let;er from City Editor Knowlton.of the Man- chester Union was also rend. It stated substantially tbat Interest in base ball at Manchester is at present inactive, but would probably be revived later. Ue a)*o declined to serve on the constitution committed to h<ch he was receully elected. It was rt*«r>.sd adviwble to V.rc the League. COPT! eifclit clhl-:> .* |.--3 -luto. Already 1 Spriugfieri, W«n cestt-r, Hartford and Lowetl are assured, while a com- mittee consisting of F. C. Bancroft, Howard P. Merrill, D. A. Sulhvau and A. W. Laug wan chosen to look over the New England field and solicit the admission if other clubs. Providwnc*, Manchester, Holyoke and Wtiterbnry ID all probability will be the remaining fuur teams to enter. New Haven aeenn disposed to ignore the New England League, and instead interests iteelt'in the Atlantic Association. However, she was invited to join. An unnecessary amount of time was consumed In tbe construction and adoption of the constitution, which was practically left unfinished- Tbe principal article adopted, which iixfs the salary limit of the cluba, readi* us followti: "Tbe salaried to be paid by clubs memliera uf tbis League shall not exceed $1500 in any one mouth, to include players aud manngera." Another important article reads: The president and treasurer of each club shall forward to the secre- tary of the League, within twenty-four hours after the regular monthly pay day of his club, ou the blank form provided by the League secretary, an affidavit of the full amount paid hia players and managers. The four cluba already entered are receiving numerous applications from players, and several have been already eignwd. The outlook for the League Is at present most auspicious. Walter Rurnhatn and several base ball men remained in the hotel corridors during the progress of the meeting, which was ad- journed subject to tbe call of the president. » MANCHESTER MENTION. Not Aching: For a Place in the New Leagno —Local Drawbacks, Etc. MANCHESTER, N. H., Jan. 1. Editor SPORT- ING LIFE: If some newspapers outside of this city were to be believed it would appear that it was a settled fact that tbis city was all aglow for a New England League and we were clamoring for a representation in it. But such is not the case. On the contrary, I doubt the possibility of organizing a club here for membership in any organization. Two years ago we had a nine that waa capable, with vrorer management, to win the pennant, br.t we ended In the consomme, due largely to the lack of proper discipline. Sincf that time ^ev- eral of its members have won distinction, some of them iu the National League. Another thing that con- tributed to our doff at waa the unfairness with which every claim presented by our association wa? treated bv 'he majority In the League during the two years tbat wo were members of It. A League that bas aix clubs out of eight belonging In one New England State can never exist harmoni- ously if the same tactics are exhibited that were shown during the first year, and the second season was much worse, for then, with a six-club teague, the votes where we had an interest were generally re- corded five to one. But we are not crying over past defeats; we are simply giving the reasons for our lack of success and theconaequeut lack of iuterest here. There ia no doubt but what we may be able t-j create suffi- cient interest here to a year or two to organize aud maintain a nine in eonie league where we would te given a fair sh'>w, but it cannot be accomplished for tbe season of 18DO, To correct a false and Injurious statement that has appeared In tome newspapers, I am authorized to say tbat Ferson never has nor never contemplated engag- ing tn the mm business. He i* a temperate man, and has no association in any respect with bairooms any- where. Ue ia now iu the employ of one of our manu- facturing corporations and LIPI been for some time. Doyle is aluo at work in this ci.y, and Carney Is a frequent vi-itor, having spent a good portion of his time hero since tho ckse of last season. Campana La-? also been in town much of the time this fall and winter. Should a New England League be organized, I sin- cerely hope it may have a successful season, for that, no doubt Would be the means of reviving the dorirmnt interest now exietin? iu this city. Tho salaries must be low, and a limit established which evory manager muat abide by, otherwise defeat is certain to overtake every club. PELIMB. HARTFORD HAPPENINGS. The Withdrawal From the Atlantic—Pros pects of the Now League—Advice to New Haven, Etc. HARTFORD. Ct., Jan. 2. Editor SPORTING LIFE: I builded better than I knew in my re- marks of a week ago regarding Hertford's with- drawing from the Atlantic Association and join- ing a New England League. I knew that there r as a movement on foot for the establishment of such an organization as the latter, and that a meeting was to be held last week, but I did not dream that so much of the necessary work would be done in so short a time. In a week's time two meetings have been held, and the or- ganization perfected by the adaption of a constitution and the election of officers. President Lang repre- sented Hartford at both meetings, and waa chu«en vfce-presideut of the new association. He reports both meetings as perfectly haiwotii^ua gatherings, entirely free from "kicking." Tbat'a the right spirit, gentlemen. The iutereatsot' one club are tbe interests of all the clubs. A lew words regarding the membership of the new association. Worcester, Springfield, Lowell and Haitfurdare the pre-ent member*. Tli« flirt named city *eut four delegates to tbe Springfield meeting on oioay !net, and there ia DO good rc.s^u f T doubi- ihht It will stick t > the New Englaud LettKiie, the auieaieiita ot the Lu*y li'» Bradeu, barme and Burnham to the contrary notwithstanding Four more clnus are necessary to give .he League the d«- sir^d number. A number of placea are under c<msld- era'jon, and committees have been appointed to see what can be learueJ re^ardin^ different a'.plicanis. The Hartford president ia t look after Waterbnry which city, he believes, can support a New England League club. N.-w aliitleabout New Haven. Of course every- body recognizes the fact that N*w Haven is one of the best base ball towns In New England. In fact it probably ranka next to Boston in this respect. Bat it dofsu t follow from this that It c»n supjort a major league team. If such a team can be supported, it ia 2 eWi*»y en' 8 DUfliue*fl to Ket iQ to a larger association, cut If Hartford may presume to return past compli- ments and give a Iittl3 sisterly advice, we would say "Don't do it, New Hnven." We are very anxious thai New Bav«n should be with na. Tbe old aplrit of rivalry between the Elm and the Charter Oik cities naanot yet died out, and It uoght to help the attend- ance a good deal if both cities have good ball teams ia the same league. The New Haven people set ni to ba in doubt aa to the wisdom of joining the N«w Eng- land League. Of course Manager Burn haul does not believe in It. He denounces everybody connected wi'h it, calls it a cheap scheme, and, getting "hot un- der the collar," resorta to penionfvlitios. Now, Mr. Burnham, Lowell aud Hartford went Into this "cheap scheme" for uusinesa reasons. Whether Mr. Barnie intended to do hia best to crowd us out of the Atlantic Afs-iclalion or not ia of very little im- portance. If Una was bis pitta and he had succeeded io carrying it out we should have h<en in the lurch. If we hud decided to remain in the Atlantic Associa- tion it ia probable tbat we shou-d have Icat money wain. Nobody can blame Mr. Barnie for wanting to fill up the Association with cities like Philadelphia, Washington and Boston, but it might be well to in- quire how large crowds the Hartforda, Lowells, or even the New Haveus would be likely to draw in places like Philadelphia and Baltimore, where the St. Louis Browns, the Brooklyna and the Clncinnaiis have been seen for the same money. It is likely (bat we shoulJ have been "in the soup" if we retained our Atlantic Association niembert>hip. So we did the only wise thing that could be done. We endeavored to get into the class where we belong. There is only one biz baae ball city In New England at present, and we don't fee! ashamed lo sav that It i9 not Hirtford; neither ia it New Haren. While we are perfectly willing to admit that the latter city is a better ball tuwu than Hartford, we do not admit that it is enough better to warrant its en'oriog a faster olase. Of course, tbe present New H*veu manager does not see thiugi ID thia li?ht. It isn't a very diffi- cult matter to guess at the motives of a man who 10 for himself first, laat and all the time, even when buying championship pennaniB. If New Haveo enters the New England League with its $1500 per m->ntd salary limit, she cannot r**ry w«ll retain the services of rh» distinguished Mr. Bnrnhnm. Be-.-? But we should be glad t<> welcome New Haven into the fold, aud the fact that Brother Burnham would have to be left cat ia the cold would ct'iee n > weeping in this vicinity. Tbe committee who are receiving subscriptions for our next year'a club, report having secured forty-tour name*, giving a t>tal of SHOO promised thua far. A Ur«e number of applications for positions op th» Hartford team of 1890, have already b en revived. H. I. HORTON. WORCESTER'S JUMP. Reasons For the Withdrawal From th» Atlantic Association. "WORCESTER, Dec. 31. The action of the Wor- cester base ball management in casting its lot with the newly formed New England Leagua has caused considerable excitement in the rem- nant of the Atlantic Association. Secretary Brad en, of the Atlantic Association, Saturday telegraphed Secretary Pierce, of the Worcestersf as follows: "See by the moraine papers that you have joined the new Association; is tbat so?" Mr. Pierce replied: "Will explain our position when you do Barnie'u and Burnham'e." Manager Burnham, of the New Haven team, sent this dispatch, to Secret-try Pierce: "We have done nothing preju- ilicittl ta "Worrester'a interest; oan't understand your action; will explain my p wit ion; dun't you think At- lantic Association ehould hoM meeting at once?" Mr. .. I'ir A ror.li.-r) a- f<,H,,w«- — "\VllV (lOIl't y^'fl . i .- :*- .. vr^tffat** 1 ^ , . ,. »,,.,. ..^ .,,.0 u ,, v j, ,,,*-,; i,, v ,,,;,i;jtic Afiso- ^ elation in good faith, and that he is only using ,i his membership to hold bia players until he can get a ; foothold Jn ^aooi* other ctrongbr league. Tbis feeling -\ i* strengthened ny a dispatch in one of the New York ] parers this morning, in which Jfauager Powers eavs , Baltimore will be found back in thj American As*o- ', elation In the spring. The Wo reveler men believe ' there is a thorough understanding between Barnie and ; Biirnlmtn, and that the latter will throw his te.>ui into 1 the American Association If be sees an opening. Such ; action would leave the Atlantic Association with only three cluba, and would consequently f >rfeit tbe claim of the cluls to the privilege of reserving their players ; under the National Agreement. The forinatiou of ft ] new association with four or more cluba would con- J tinue the reserve privilege, and the Worcester direc- \ tors thought it for their interest to ba among the first " to leave tbe Atlantic Association. It ia possible that - further correspondence may leault in a coinpltte on- : derataudiug between the faction* In the old Atlantic ] Association, but tbe Worcester management did not i care to take chances. > NEW HAVEN NOTES. Tom Corcoran's Jump to the Brotherhood —Advice to Havnie, Etc. NEW HAVEN, Jan. 2. Editor SPOUTING LIFE: With his eyes wide open Tom Corcoran yes- terday signed a contract to play at short field tor tbe Pitrsburg Brotherhood team for three years, for $350 per month this year, $375 in '91 and $400 in '92. Hanh-n so thoroughly iinpreg- nated him with the belief that the Brotherhood would be an immediate and complete success ant.' that his share of the prize money would not bo less than $500, that Tom decided to go at once. The New ilaven management advised Tom to wait for a decision in the case pending against Ward, of New York, pointing out that if hf jumped his reserve now, and the Brcthertio;>d lout th'>ir ca-e, that bis dnys as a professional base ballidt were nnm-- bered. "Everything go'-s, aud I go too,*' said Turn. - So, by the way, did the S500 New Haven paid Wilkes- barre for his release laat spring and a pro-p^ctive honus fr«m a National League team. Mr. Hnruham is not at all ruffled over ibe affair, and, whi.a lie dm.ikes to Jose Corcoran, tMnks that there are plenty of men in the market to fill the places of all who oiake the . jump. Mr. Barnie ban been interviewed too freq lently of late for the peace and benefit of the Atlantic Associs- tion. If he has a scheme to work he should bear in mind that without the votes of Hartford aud Lowell no club can be admitted, And that two other clubfl imi*t he admitted before Hartford or Lowell can bo dropped. Sabe? Duran, our left-handed pitcher, ia In town, and may sign a contract before leaving. It is hoped that he - will, and also that McKee, who ia wintering tsere, may affix his autograph to a contract before many rnnons: All things considered he was tbe best fielder In th» Atlantic Association last year. He didn't wear a hoi* siamling in one "pot in left field, but played it from - tbe foul line to lelt centre, with excellent judgment and most gratifying success. He U a very sharp hitter aud by odds tbe headiest man on the lines that New Haven ha-1 last season. We have the largest and smallest men in the bus I- ness for next season, Schoenick and Hofford. 0, *. NEWARK NEWS. The Club Moving Quietly, Bat Still in the Business to Stay. - NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 1. The base ball situa- tion in Newark and elsewhere is most interest- ing. The latest sensation aa regards the Atlantic Association is the withdrawal of Wilkesbarre and the formation of a New England League, containing a couple of the old Atlantic Associa- tion clubs. This leaves Newark, New Haven, Baltimore and possibly the Athletics in a posi- ' ion that may mean an acceptance of places in he defunct American Association. The New- rk directors, as usual, keep their plans shrouded ia mystery, either because they don't kuow what Is go- ing on or can't tell. Manager Trott is at present in B-iilimorc. He did not spend a very merry Cbriatmas, for tbe influenza had him in ita toils anil even now he is not over it. Mr. Troit expresses brilliant hope* for the fiilur*, and sa>a he has no doubt bnt that Newark will make a great mark next season. Miller and Dooms have al- ready been sinned aud two new men, Gilbert and Chills, been added to the Int. Tlie farmer was tha best plftver in the Norw*lks laU sens m, and will probably bo put on third next yenr, although he is a fineoutfieMer. In luatCHSc Haves will play behind the bar. Bob ChiMa ufloi.ffi in Baltimore. He played !ast season with the Burlinston. Ia., Club. He wa» their star catcher, and caugbt over two-thirds of their games. He ts more than au average batter, a go^d ttir.->wer, a splendid base-runner, a Brat-claw out- fielder, and la,-t, but Dot It-ait, Is a man of steady , hahila aud take* good care of himself. Manager Trott will be in Newark after the holidays, aud will immediately begin to arrange the nine for the coining teasou. __ A Bomb From the Other Side Promised. CLIVELAND, -Tan. 1. Al Johnson fays: "In bboul two weeks the Havers' League will have a little bomb of its own to spring, and I predict tlmt it will do more 1( harm to the League than tbe League'« bomb bai done to us. I can t tell you what the bomb is >et, tut k«ep> your eyec opeu aud yuu'il bte something."

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VOLUME 14, NO. 14. PHILADELPHIA, PA., JANUARY 3, 1890. PRICE, FIVE GENTS. I

LATE NEWS.COMISKEY AT LAST DEFINES

HIS POSITION.

He Is a Brotherhood Man AnExplanation From Day

News From All Points.

COMISKEY DECLARES HIMSELF.

The Great Captain Says He AVI 11 Flay With the Flayers* League.

Er-eclal to EFOBTIHO Liri.SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4. "You can state posi­

tively that I will play with the Brotherhood next season," said Captain Comiskey to a lo­ cal correspondent to-day. "I am with and of'the Brotherhood and hare not the slightest desire or intention of withdrawing from that organization. Where will I play? Well, there is oni; only one club in the Brotherhood that I

^ would want to be a member of and that is Chi­ cago. Yes, you CAD say that I will play in a Brother­ hood club, aad tbat Chicago is lh« only place I will play in; that is, if they will have me. I was bora in Chicago and alwayi wanted to play ball there. No, I bare uot signed a con tract, aid shall not until I reach homo. There is plenty of time. I'll do it when the time comes."

George Van Haltren is for the Brotherhood. M he expresses It, "flist, laut and all the time." In fact he is a regular Brotherhood fanatic talks Brotherhood all the i ID)P. Fojjarty is in Los Angeles, but when here was as emphatic ID his avowals of loyalty to the Brotherhood aa Van Haitian. ^;vh ia also enthusi­ astic over the Players' League. There is uot a weak- kneed Brotherhood man fu the Boston team now in this city. Car roll saya that he will surely be found iu the Players' League. Ue has never even thought of going back to the old League.

Both the St. Louis and Boston teams have been water to fed here. It has rained ou almost all of their dates. The Bostona leave here for home by the South- era rout* Suuday night. The Browns go to inland, Ore., aud play their return trip over the Northern route. Clarkson will accompany the Bostons. Kelly will not leave until Monday. He returns over the Central ronie and goea direct to New York.

General Dixwell bas siened one Californiao for the Boston Players1 Club. Qts name is Swett. He caught last season for the San Fratciaco Club. All the B a- ton men think be will prove a wonder. He Is to re­ ceive $2800, the most money ever paid a California play or In tno East,

ROGER CONNOR'S POSITION.

^jPresident Day Puts It fn a New and Dif­ ferent Light*

Special to SPORTING lure.NEW YORK, Dec. 4. President John B. Day,

of the New York League Club, said yesterday that there was no truth in the statement that Connor had refused to sign a League contract. Mr. Day saya that he never asked the big first base man to affix his signature to a document. Tbey talked over the matter in a casual way, and Conuor never made use of the assertion credited to him. Ue la said to have declared i hat all tbe money In New York could uot induce mm to leave the Brother­ hood.

"I called on Connor at his home in Waterbury," he Bald, "and allied his v:ews on the base ball question, Counor sail) that, while he did not believe tbat the officers of the Brotherhood were treating the men right, he intended to staud by his agreement. Con­ nor, like many other players, does not want to be Called a deser' )r. Although matters have been mis- reprefljnie^nc t be rank and file by the leaders of the

__ _*ut, tbfi boys arejearful of «bow- r bat

cause. 1 have uot the least doutt aa to tbe course that the majority of my boys are going to pursue. If tbe courts decide against Ward, and 1 have every reason to believe tbat they will, 1 feel certain that my team, with oerbapa one exception, will be under COD tract iu loss than a week after tbe decision is rendered. All they want Is an excuse to leave tbe Brotherhood, and they are sure to get it Iu a short time."

Gambert and Ouinn For Pittwlmrg.fipiclal to SPORTING Lir*.

PiTTSBUHO, Pa., Jan. 4. The Pittebarg Players' Club will be strengthened by the addition of Gambert and Quinn, the latter being the Baltimore catcher, who signed a contract yeaterday. Manager Hanlon also had a talk with Gambert, aud tbe latter will also inn shortly. The Players' Clob applied for a charter to-day under the firat clause of the "Not for profit" act of 1874. The Lea cue Club people say under this ct the concern cannot declare any dividends. Many attorneys ag ee with this interpretation despite the de­ cision of Judge Hare, ot Philadelphia, to the contrary. The Players' Club secured articles of limited copart­ nership about two weeks ago.

The Flayers* League Spring Meeting*Special to SPORTING Lin.

FITTSBFRQ, Pa., Jan. 4. Manager Hanlon said to­ day: "The March meeting of the Players1 League will be held in Pittaburg fustead of New York, as pre­ viously announced, assurances of its being held here being given me before I left New York. The change la being nip.de bocanse Pittsturg id the most central point in tlie circuit for one reason, and again out of compliment to it-? people, whom we believe to be the taukcbeat friends of the new League.11

The League to Get Kansas City Players.EpeclHl to SPOKTIKO Lir«.

KANSAS CITV, Jan. 4. President Speas has received Conway's contract. The Kansas City magnate aays the National League had to pay more than $10,000 lor 6tearus, Long and Hamilton. Tbe triumvirs are ne­ gotiating with Stoarns by wire, and Mr. Speaa thinks they will have no trouble in signing him as well aa Ling, and also tbat Hamilton will sign with the Fhila-

.delpbia National League Club.

The New Springfield Club.(Special to SPOKTINO Liri.

SpBlNflriEtD, Blass., Jan . 4. Preeident Frank Ban­ croft, of the New England League, wilt have his bands full to organize the Springfield Base Ball Club. He a/ivoralesa capital of 83000, ia shares of S50 or 1100. Springfield ptople wbo want to have a nine in the city hava not had such a chance for a long time. B»i,croft has bis eye on some good players, and will be able to put a strong nine iu the fieldi

Players Signed by Columbus.Special to SPOKTINO Liri.

CoiuMBt's, Jan. 4. Manager Bnckenberger has received the signatures to contracts of the fallowing reserved men of l«ht years team: Charles Crookf, John J. Doyle, Ed Blieh, John B. Mnnyan, Charles T. Kiley, Harry Estenlay, William W. Widner. This feukes a total of ten men so far signed.

Condensed Despatches.Special to SPORTING Lire.

Sadler, the ex-champion oarsmen, fs dead.The Sioui City Club has signed Frank Oenins.Tom Ponrman has re-signed with the MJlwaukees.Pitcher Doran, of tho New Haven CIuD, is to te

signed by the Fit'sburg Players' Club.Thp Cleveland League club has signed Ezra P. Lin­

coln, a left-banded pitcher, who played last season with tbe Brockton, M^s.. team.

Herr Pander, » Dutchman, won the International Ratine match at Anntirdam yesterday. He coveted the distance in 1m. 24 2-5s.

The Sacramento Club has submitted terms to Henry Bitlman, whose work at Syracuse and Buffalo gave him a place among prominent minor leaguers.

The DPS Moines Club announces that it has sfgned Panic! (Hun'. Pete Summers, M. A. Brimblecom. KJ. L. Fu-welback, W. T. Traffloy, John A. Walsh, John F. Koach.

Secretary Whitaker, of tbe Athletlo Club, says that the circuit of the American Association will be made up this week, lie thiuks tbat Baltimore will be a Biemher.

Peter Jackson, the colored Australian pugilist, has snnouucrd his acceptance of the challenge of John L. Sullivau to fight for SlOOOaeido. lie will sail for Kew York on Jun. 15, on tbe steamer Adriatic.

Gus Mortimer, for many years a prominent figure in theatrical affairs, and lately business manager of llari«^Vafnwri^ht, who H now playing at the Fifth Avt-niu- Theatre, died FrHay afternoon at his home at New Dorp, S. I., of pneumonia.

At tbe annual election of the Hudson Connty Wheel­ men the follow ing were elected lo eerre for one year: President. George N. Earl; secretary, Geo. C. Tbomiar; captain, Edward J. Day; trustees, W. A. Benedict, W. T. 81 ark bam, E. A. McAra, J. J. Griffith and Frank Ireland.

Tlie boxing, wreslllm and fencing committee of the Amateur Athletic Union has decided to try Pat Cahill, the ex-cbnmpion middle-weight boxer of the Bcotlish-Ameitcrtn Albli'tic Club, on a charge of pro­ fessionalism fit the Astor House, Ftb. 6. Cabill's club ft^ked f.r Ihe trial.

Fred Pftiffer announces that tho Players' League will n-sort to lh* courts 111 the case of e very man who has biukeij contracts with It. , lie alscuys that Ben-

nett has given his word of honor to sign with the Boston Players' Club; but that Clarkson, as agent for the Boston League Club, is tempting him with an oflsr of A large increase In salary and a big bonus.

MANSFIKLD MKMS.

The Club Still Hustling—Two More Players Signed, Etc.

MAKSFIELD, 0., Jan. 1. Editor SPORTIHO LIFE: Since writing my last letter the manage­ ment has signed two new players John A. Smith, of Trenton, N. J., oar old first basernan, and one that is a great favorite here, and James McCormaok, who comes highly recommended through Connie Mack, of the Washington team. We now have fire men in all signed, and all good ones.

Base ball seems to be very quiet in most of tho Tri-State towns, and it looks to us as though they ought to be up and doing. Canton, Wheeling and Springfield seem to have dene nothing so fur. Dayton and McRceaport have almoet completed their team*. Akron aud Youngdtown have each signed a few players.

Pete Sommers has signed with Des Homes. They get a good man. Had he waited one day, ha would have Uen signed by Indianapolis, as his terms were asked for by Manager Jack OlasscocK. Perhaps it is just as well for him to stay in a minor league one more season.

George Cllne, our clever pitcher from Cleveland, 0., was in the city a tew days ago circulating among his frieudj. He is looking nue and prumiacs to do good work the coming season.

Word has beeu sent out that Canton has thrown np the sponge. We hope not, for it will spoil a great deal of pleasure for Mansfield. While we have had our little tilts now and then, we still hope.ther will stick and be one of us. PLUCK.

DALLAS DOINGS.

Manager Holland as a Hustler—List ot the Men lie Has Secured, Etc.

DALLAS, Deo. 28, Editor SPORTISQ LIFE: Manager Holland baa proven himself to be a hustler by securing an aggregation of ball talent for the Dallas Club next season that any minor league club could feel proud of. He has thus far obtained the services of the following players: MoCormick, first base; Nolan, second base; Arm­ strong, third base; Nyce, pitcher; Mayer and Welch, catchers, and Fabian, right field. Hol­ land will play short himself. Two more pitchers and a couple of fielders are all the Dallas Club now needs to complete its team.

Ben Fabian is becoming exceedingly popular as a ball player. Last week he received two telegrams, one' from Anson, offerinz him 9-00 per mouth, and the other from A. B. Powell, for 9175 per month. F»biau prefers to remain wilh us, however, at a smuller salary.

"J. C. N." la mistaken in his charge against the Dallas management that they were trying to kidnap one of their players. The Dallas managers have never knowingly negotiated with any signed player.

liilly Joyce, of the T' I-dos, has become a member of tho Brotherhood, and iu consequence is aa hippy aa a lark. Billy will play third for one of their teams, and they may congratulate themselves upon obtaining the services of one of the coming players of the pro­ fession. ____ ____ J. M.

HOLTOKE HITS.

Incursions of Bis Rase Ball Guns—After Ix>cal Players, Etc. ^ _

HOLYOKE, Mass., Jan. 2. Editor SPORTING LIFE: John B. Day and Jim Mutrie have both been here at different times to sign Welch, but failed in their mission. "Mickey" believes he has nothing to lose, and perhaps something to gain, by waiting a few weeks before he signs. It looks to me as though Day would eventually secure him.

Ward, Barnie and Selee have all been here after Tucker, but only the former has been able

cations it seem* as though Tuoker will stick by Ward nud his Brotherhood contract, tbongb Selee held out big inducements.

Manager Uackett has signed H. E. Slater for the Kansas City team. lie is a good bitter and excellent base-iunner, and id considered a vary promising ball player in this section. Slater played with the L. J. Guun Club, of Miller's Falls, Mais., the past season, and led hia club in batting, with an average of over .400, and be waa easily at the top in base-running. He plnyed first base and short stop with a fair fielding average in each position.

\VarJ ia expected in this city on Friday of this week to see Tucker, aod probably Welch. He watches Tucker clo8«ly, and is taking good care tbat no one else does any business with him,

EVENTS AT ERIE.

How Next Season's Team Will Probably be Made Up.

ERIE, Pa., Dee. 26. Editor SPORTINS LIFE: Manager Depinet has been doing some hustling, and has got together as sleek a crowd of young ball players as ever played in this city, and that is saying a great deal. We have George Speer, who was with us last year, for catcher; Boyd, of last year's Scottdales, also a catcher; Shanics, of last year's Cantons, and Eddie Newell, of Pittsburg,will do the pitching; Shay, of our last year's team will play first; Dan Shields, of last year's Braddocks and Drimmers, will play second; Dounayhy, of the Jameslowns, will play third. We were very glad to secure him for our team, a« he is first-cla*s. Pattorson and Sechriat are our ontfield, and our old favorite Sam Gillen for short stop. Manager Depinet was very particular lo sign none but sober men. These men are all good hitters and base-runners, and they will make a good showing. The York State and Pounsyliania League will surely be a go, 09 It Is composed of good towns, and so located that the trav- eliuu expenses will be very small. Our lending busi­ ness'men have come to the trout with cash, and everything looks bright for 1890. It Is reported that Frank Mabie ia organizing a Players' League team, and that he has signed Kiudernecht. EUIE,

————•———— THAT LAW SUIT.

What May Result if the Law Sustains the Old League.

WHEELING, W. Va., Jan. 2. Another fort­ night will probably show what is the exact value of the m uch-vaunted reserve clause in the League contracts. The cage against John M. Ward is set for Jan. 7, and it is probable that both sides will be eager to dispose of it. Ward's statement shows that the Brotherhood has no lack of confidence in tbe outcome. "Reserve," in the base bull sense, simply means a privilege recog­ nized by the clnbs of the League by which each club had the option to its players' services, as against rival clubs controlled by the League agreement. It con­ veyed no right or title to tbe players' services for aa indefinite time.

It is inconceivable that the conrtswill recognize any other interpretation of the clause than the one put on it by the players. If the League's position wore sus­ tained it would introduce and legalize another form of chattel slaveiy iu the United States. The same clause could he introduced into contracts in other forms of business, aud the result might be, could le, aa far aa the law would be concerned, a complete sale ot em­ ployees to employers.

SWARTWOOD ANGRT.

The Well-known Flayer Accuses a Mana­ ger of Breaking Promises.

Swartwood has received a letter, according to the Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph, from Mana­ ger Leadley, of Detroit, who says he has re­ ceived a communication from the Hamilton management accusing him of tampering with Swartwood, a man on the reserve list. "Hamil­ ton has no right to hold me," said Swartwootl, "and I feel certain President Dixon, wbo has always treated me kindly, will keep up the agreement we made. Near the clcae of the season he came to me and said if I would accept $400 instead of $506, my salary for the balance of the season, he would give me my unconditional relatise. I accepted bis offer. When the season ended he told me the club would lose money, and aaked me if I would agree to let him put my name on tbe reserve list until Dec. 1, so as to give them a chance to realize by selling my release, I to got half of tbe purchase money. This agreement waa also accepted, and now I am free."___ __

Princeton's New Captain.PRINCETON, Dec. 31. C. C. Dana, '91, the new cap­

tain of the Princeton nine, is one of the best first base- meo Princeton has ever had. In the spring of '86 he played first base for tho first part of the season and then centre field, on the Exeter Academy Bine which defeated An>lover 7 to 6. Ha waa ono of the heaviest hatters ou tbe toam. He passed hit examinations for Frlnceton at the end of that year, but did not enter college nnlil tbe fall of '87. In tbe spring of '88 be was the first baseman ou tbe Prluceton nine, and laat year he again occupied that position on the team. His fielding, batting aud bass-running have always been strong. Ho baa played on tbe Cape May nine during the summer, aud, wMh al! his experience, will prob- ah!y put a. strong niue iuto tbe field to lepreaeut Priuceton next spring.

THEABBITRATQRSMR. BYRNE STILL THEIR SEC­

RETARY.

Anxious to be Relieved, How­ ever Correspondence

on the Subject.

President Charles H. Byrne, of the Brooklyn Club, is still the secretary of the Board of Arbi­ tration, because he must continue in that office until his successor is regularly elected by the board. He says the secretary must not necessarily be a member of the board, although hitherto an As­ sociation board member has been given the place out of courtesy. Mr. Byrne is, however, anxious to be released of the onerous duties and responsibilities of the office immediately, and thinks that as Mr. Phelps has been designated aa the choice of the American Association he will be elected unanimously. A special meeting of the board will soon be held to elect Mr. Byrue's successor. The following correspond­ ence on the subject has passed:

Byrne to Young.BBOOKLYX, Dec. 30. N. E. Young, Efq., Chairman

Board of Arbitration.—Dear Sir: At the late rotating of the Boaid ot Arbitration held.io Sew York, I was fleeted secretary of the board for the euemog year. Siiice the date of said election I have ceased to be a member of the board, and have been performing the duties of secretary awaiting the election aud qualifi­ cation of my successor.

Matters are constantly arising at this time requiring the attention of the secretary of the board, and I shall take it aa a kindness if you will at the earliest pomiMe date request year board to elect my successor, to whom I am ready to turn over all funds and document* tn my powepslon pertaining to the business of the Board of Arbitration. Very truly jours, C. H. BYBSB.

Young to Byrne."WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 2. C. H. Byme^fq., S«.,

Ac. — My dear sir: I atu in receipt of yonr favor of the 30th ult, in which you tender your resiguntion us secretary of the Board of Arbitration, a position which you have so long and ably filled. In view of the fact that I bare no authority to take action upon your re­ quest to be relieved of the arduous duties of the office, I respectfully and urgently request that you continue to discharge its duties until such time aeyonr a accessor can be elected. For this purpose 1 shall call a special meeting of the board the Utter part of the present month. [Signed] Yours trulv,

N. E. YOUNG, Chairman, Ac."

SAN GUINESTEKN.

Fortune's Star Shining Brightly For theLeague and Dimly For the Players.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 31. President Stern re­ turned home from the East Saturday, but dur­ ing his absence he gathered little news in regard to the base ball situation, yet he is still very confident in the ability of the League to over­ throw the Brotherhood. "My trip to New York was purely a business one," said he, "as Mr. Byrne, of Brooklyn, was the only base ball man of any prominence I met during my absence. He is very confident that the injunction against the players will hold good in the courts and it looks very much that way to me. From my ob­ servations it appears that the Brotherhood struc­ ture is gradually crumbling and their ohazu.e? for success will rapidly decline as spring ap­ proaches. You can safely rtmnt on 'JRC thin?. KB?'tDo field next season. Mr. Uyrne" telle me that the PU\ers' League Club in Brooklyn will surely prove a failure, aa he ban yet to find any one of prominence or means bvhind the euterprise. Every one must adroit that the a (fair a of the Brotherhood in Philadelphia are very shaky /and Mr. Ilawley, of Cleveland, says that the Players' League in their city is rapidly losing ground. There were very few capitalists present at the New York meeting:, so I am told, aa the pluyors were largely in the majority and run the whole affair."

"What have yuu done in regard to Durypa?""He wired me that he wanted 84200 t> ptay in Cin­

cinnati next season. At first I did not unswer the die patch, as I thought possibly it might bo a jcke. I then received another message from him requesting me to act in the matter at once. I wired him that If he did not wieh to accept our terms, as we had one red him a liberal increase over last season's salary, he could play where be would. It was an undisguised attempt on his part to eqnoeze us tor big money, and we don't propose to be squeezed in that manner. We bare offered him more money than be la really worth."

"Have you done anything in the way of aecnring new playero?"

"No; we have accomplished nothing:. This Brother­ hood squabble baa placed as at a great disadvantage, as we were naturally timid about laying out big money for players when base ball is in such an uncer­ tain state. I nrn still willing to lay out some money in strengthening the team if I can see my way clear. I would like to secure the reh-aieof Lefty Marr from the Columbus Club, and would be willing to pay a fair price for li is services. There ia a good pitcher we have in view, aud we will get him In caae Duryea gives us (he slip. But I think old 'Anhauser Br.sch' Is making a big bluff, for he would have jumped us long ago if be had seriously contemplated leaving the Cincinnati Club."

THE ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION.

Date For a Meeting Set—Barn.e to Stick by the Atlantic—His Flans, Etc.

President-Secretary Brad en has issued a call for a meeting of the Atlantic Association to take place at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, on Monday, Jan. 13. The payment of the an­ nual duos and guarantee has been extended by a vote of the Association until Feb. 1. Secretary Braden says he does not anticipate any trouble in selecting the proper cities to fill out the quota of the Association. Applications are expected from Boston, Providence, Troy, Albany and Trenton.

None of the clubs which have entered into the organization of the New England League have yet resigned from the Atlantic, and do not propose to do eo until they can see their way clear to holding their reservation privileges and carrying thoir players with them.

Manager Brtrnie, it is given out, proposps to itlck to the Atlantic Association and reorganize it if necessary. He went to Boston during the week, trying to get the directors of the Boston League Club to consent to put a team in the Atlantic Association. He called on Director Billings, and afterwards met Director Conant. The latter waa the only one of the triumvirs anxious to see a minor league club in Boston, and assured B.imie that he would pnt in considerable money.

The Baltimore man claims that hia club will never return to the American Association unless several c >n- cesfliona are made, which seem utterly impossible while Yon der Ahe remains aa one of the leading mag­ nates of that association.

The cities that Barnie expects to get Into the' At­ lantic Association are Bustm, Lowell, Providence, Worcester, Hartford, New Haven, Newark and Balti­ more. ^____

GAXVESTON GLINTS.

The Team For *9O About Completed— General News and Gossip.

GALVESTOW, Dec. 29. Editor SPOUTING LIFE: With the addition of catcher Jake Stenzel, who was signed last week, the Galveston team is now complete. That the local enthusiasts are pleased with the aggregation gathered by Man­ ager Works goes without saying in fact, it is conceded to be far superior to any we have had here yet. It is hard to see where there is a weak point in it. The batteries are very strong, and there is a fine string of hard hitters; most of the men are also fine base-runners, and they are all good fielders. Manager Works says that if he does not land the team near the front, he will qnit base ball for good. He has used flno judg­ ment and care in picking his men, and, though there are gome high flyers in the team, he will pay no fancy salaries, and ia atickh.g squarely to the limit the latter 1 know to be a fact, for I have seen all his lot- tera of acceptance and contracts.

Catcher Jake Stenzel, the recent addition to the Sand Grata, made a brilliant record for himself in the Tn-Ktate League last season. He ranked twelfth aa a hitter, playing 103 games; he waa at bat 444 time*, made 130 baae hits, scored 121 times, sacrificed 20 times and stole 81 bases, hia batting average being .293. He ranked seventh aa a catcher, hia fielding being .930. He weighs 200 pounds and is a great thrower.

According to the averages prepared by ex-Secretary Thacker, Gulveston leads tbe League in baiting, with Houston fourth. In fielding we were second and Houston third, and yet Houston won the pennant. That speaks volumes for good team work.

I am glad to see that Abucr Powell may br.OR his Hamilton team South tins Bfriug. He will do well if

he does. Abner was the nncmwnad king of Southern League ball players, and in heartily liked everywhere in the Snub. He is a sUlllful ball player, and with the Southern "fans11 ranks alongside of Cooiiskey and Anaou. His team will have gieat drawing cards in Petty, Spies, Loubey and Dowie.

Jack Huston has been of jrrcat assistance to Mana­ ger Works in fretting together the team. Jack is a very handy man io the team, and can play any posi­ tion well. He will be a greater terror with the stick next year than bo waa last.

When Fender, Blatcte, Huston, Smith, O'Rourke, Ward, Stenzel and Luhy get on the lines it will take great throwing catchers to keep them from reaching ltie plate.

Milwaukee hai secured a great Infielder in Albert Ike. He played short brilliantly torus in 1888, and waa considered the best in the League. He ia a good hitter, fleet runner, and a rifle-shot thrower.

Etumett Rogers received a contract from Toledo last week, but has not signed it yet. He watts big money for next year.

McCloskey wanted "Bed Cloud" O'Rourke for third base, aud was almost heart-broken when he found he bad signed lie re again.

Both O'Kourke aud McGutrk will be here shortly, and will put in time working until spring. "Bed" is in Chicago and "Ctiptain Tom is traveling in Western New York with an athletic combination.

In a few (lajs Works, Huston and Ward will com­ mence to put in a couple of hoars every day at the g>mniaium, limbering no.

When Juhn Dailv found that the people were anx- lons to have him umpire down here aeain he immedi- attlv raised his figure*, and it is doqbrtu) if he will come. As good as tie w, his place can be filled.

Sets of photographs of the entire team will be placed on exhibition iu town soon.

In the past two season* moat of the players of this league came fr«m tbe West. Next season'the major­ ity will be Eaatern men.

McCloskfy has signed aa catcher Frank F«bey,who was the twirling end of the famous "hog battery" of Dallas in 1888 Fahey and Welch. Frank, though a flue back stop, never amounted to much as a pitcher.

Jack Fogarty h getting up a great team for Fort Worth. He should make a good manager, as he Is a fine ball player and has education, intelligence and ability to back him.

Dave Howe has for some time past been endeavor­ ing to cet Jack Huston away from this club. He should let up on hia dirty work, as he knows well that HuBton ia under contract to this club. He will Lave trouble if he ia not careful. J. 0. N.

WHEELING WIRINGS.

News of the Professionals Wintering in the Nail City.

WHEELING, W. Va., Jan. 1. Editor SPORTING LIFE: Base ball matters in Wheel­ ing are rather in a dormant state so for as the local club is concerned. The owners of the franchise are saying nothing, and so far as can be judged are doing nothing, although appear- ,inces, like still water, are often deceitful. Doubtless the Nail City will fall in line with the other clubs in good season. A blow was lately struck 'at the club by one of our council- meo who introduced a resolution providing for the opening up of a street through the ball ground. As the olub owners have considerable money in­ vested in the said property, such a resolution, if adopted, would literally ruin base ball in Wheeling so far as professionalism is concerned. We hope for the good of the game that it will not become an ordinance.

Will White yesterday took his departure for Denver, where he will spend the rest of the win­ ter. He ta greatly taken with tbe Colorado climate, and thinks it rfidcuunt* ours by a hundred per cent. He will likely try to scare up a job of some kind there until the opening of the base ball season.

There is a well-defined rum<>r abroa 1 that Virtue fs wanted to pl«y first for Indianapolis, and that an effort will be made to obtain nis release from Detroit. HO'B liable to do better work than the majority of the stars who are being signed by League managers wholesale.

I have tried to ascertain what Bark ley's feeling* are In re-, nl to the transfer of bis club to tlie ADitrlcan

mou ieveler, "La Grippe," has had Mm aa well aa worthy wif« fast in ltn clutches (he last fW days.

1 imagine tu*t he will feel more at horns among his old cities of players. 8am waa troubled somewhat with an injury to his knee last year, )>ut the trouble bas disappeared, and next season will find him n ioiblo aa ever. It is thought by eomu that Indianapolis has covetous eyei upon hitu to p'ay second bag ID tbat city, and arrangements may bo ma<fe for (he transfer of the popular fielder to the Uousier City.

Samuel Nicbol has signed a contract to play in Col­ umbus this season. It will be remembered that tbis player was with Pittsbur; awhile last Tear and came near being retained by that management. Buckeo- berger baa ^ cenamly made no mistake in capturing 3rim, for he*is a hard hitter, and the records show tbat he makes almost aa inauy ruua as bate bits a very flood indication of bis base-running abilities. As a fielder be is away up, aud hia Wheeling friends have no fears tbat bo will be a prominent figure In tbe American Aaaociatiou this coming reason. PICKWICK.

CANTON TIRED.

The Chances For a Team Next Season Not Very Good.

CANTOS, 0., Jan. 1. Editor SPORTING LIFE: Manager Harrington dropped into town this morning with "A Happy New Year," and con­ tracts all ready for the signature? of Dolaney and Sharp to play with the Evansville team next year. Although he did not secure thoir names to the contracts it is not unlikely but that they will either sign with him or Manager Zeaher.

The prospects for a team in Canton next season, at the present writing, are very poor indeed. Three of the officials of last year's club are willing to put up their share of the money for next season, bnt the reat of them are a little backward abont risking any more money in the business. The town is not entirely dead to base luill. Neither ia the enthusiasm as high aa it was at tbe be­ ginning of last season. Tbe loss of Zecber may have something to do with it. In my opinion (whether ft is worth anything or Dot is a conundrum) the beat plan would be to have no team at all the coming season, but iu '01 put a good strong team in the field and I will venture to say that there will be larger crowds at Pastime Park than ever before. And again, there la but very little assurance that the League will be a success the coming eeawo, on account of the low salary limit and tbe lack of enthusiasm. But two cities Mansfield and McKeeaport are doing any work at alt. I also have it from the best of authority that Youngs town will not be represented. Taking everything into consideiation live outlo >k ia very gloomy, but if Canton does have a team Delauey and Sharp will be with it.

MINOR MENTION.

Will Delaneyhaa been confined to his home the past week wilh la grippe.

Manager Zecber left for A1 toon ft to-day, and will take cliftrge of the base ball affairs there upon bis ar­ rival. To tbe question as to whether he hud yets gned or not he said: "No, bnt I have giveu my word, which is as good as any contract ID the It ml."

Manager Harrington haasigned Scliell for hia Evans­ ville learn, which team, by the way, is sure to win the pennant iu the Central Interstate League next jear if Harrington manages it the entire season.

Your Mansfield correspondent states that Fltzsim- nions was the best catcher iu last year's Lragne. Jesaol PerbftfMj Colnmbua would trade Doyle for h:m, or it may be tbat Pittsburg would give Berjjer and a couple of thousand dollars to boot fjr Fitz.

A director of the Canton Club claims that Manager Ilarringtou sold Dummy Rvn to Minneapolis, but that DO return was made to the club owners. CAYEB.

BURLINGTON BITS,

Getting Things Into Shape for Next Sea­ son—Picking Out a Team, Etc.

BURLINGTON, Dec. 31. Editor SPORTING LIFE: The ball park has been leased for another season,*and as soon as it can bo fixed up or at least as soon as Mr. Jack Frost will let the carpenters get at it, will be in readiness for next season's play.

Arrangements hare been completed with the railroad company, and trains will be run the same this coming season as the last. The trains will run from t«n to fifty minutes before each game, ao that all cau bo arcommodHted wbo attend,

Secretary Chamberlain has been kept busy the past month, writing ou an average twenty letters a day to players and answering those received from them. He will have a club that will make this old town wake up, or else there is no use of my wntiug it. In two weeka I think I can give you the names or a few that are or wilt be a cued by that time. A few of the cranks here think the new club will not be as good aa our old oue, but that ia where they will be left. Sec­ retary Chamberlain says it will be far superior to the old club in every respect, except that we will not have an Eddie Mayer to help us out iu batting as well aa fielding.

What would you think of weather almost like Boring ou Christmas day. Well, we have had tbat fur nearly thw entire month. Christmas day the members of the boating association g<>t out their sheila and put in the day getting their muscles in rood inane for the next season's work.

Committees are out and report* made so far that Indicate they will be euc^i naful ajid all will be iu full blast before many uiuufia. LLUVD.

A NEW LEAGUE.A CIRCUITOF NEW ENGLAND

CLUBS.

The Nucleus For a StrongYankee League Details

of the Organization.

THE NEW OCAGUE.

Farther Details of the Organization ofAnother New England League.

WORCBSTBR, Dec. 31. The meeting for the organization of a New England League, which was held in this city last Friday, was due to the efforts of President Lang, of Hartford, and President Sullivan, of Lowell, who came to town, looked up the directors of the Worcester Base Ball Association and succeeded in con­ vincing them that it would be for their interest to go into the proposed New England Associa­ tion. A meeting was held at the office of President Pierce, of the Worcester Club, at which clubs were represented as follows: Worcester, by E. S. Pierce, H. H. Seeley, J. J. Kennedy and Henry Hovey; Lowell, by D. A. Sullivan; Hartford, by A. W. Lang; Spring- field, by proxy. The meeting organized by the choice and of E. S. Pierce, of tbe Worcester Club, president, D. A. Sullivan,of Lowell, secretary. It waa voted to organize tbe New England League of Baao Ball Clubs, of which all tbe cluba represented should be members. It was then unanimously voted to admit Manchester, N. H., lo membership, a&surancee having bt-eu received from that city, through Secretary Sul- HvtiD, that an organization could readily be perfected there. Tbe following committee was appointed to look up three additional ciiies: Meaira. Lang, of Hartford; Ilovey, of Worcester; Bancroft, of Spring­ field, and Knowltoo, of Manchester. The meeting adjourned subject to the call of the secretary, the un­ derstanding being that the next meeting shall be bold at Springfield some time previous to Jan. 1. The meet- lug was nnauim >u-Iy in favor of a salary limit not to exceed SI600, and the sentiment «a=i expressed that with tbia liBiit strictly adhered to, and with the reduc­ tion in traveling expenses made possible by the com- pactoeus of tbe new League, the clubs can be made to pay expenses. It is expected tbat a great many of the old play era of tbe Atlantic Associat.on can be secured. at considerably reduced salaries for ooxt year. Secre­ tary Sullivan was instructed to make immediate ap­ plication for reservation privileges under the National Agreement.

The Second Meeting*SPRINGFIELD, Ma?a, Jan. 1. The New England

League hold an enthusiastic meeting here to-night and [.erficted its organization. Springfield, Worcester, Hartford and Lowell were represented by nine dele­ gates, as follows: Frank C. Bancroft aud Howard P. Merrill, of Springfield; E. S. Pierce, H. A. Steele. A. A. Hovey and J. J. Kennedy, of Worceater; D. A. Sullivan and M. J. Coanney.of Lowell, and A. W. Lang, of Hartford.

Chairman E. S. Pierce called the assembly to order, and D. A. Sullivan officiated as secretary. These offl- ceis were elected: Prudent, Frank C. Bancroft, of Springfield; vice preeident, A. W. Long, of Hartford, and Bfcrctary aud treasurer, -T. C. Morae, of Boston.

A communication was read trom Thomas J. O'Neil asking for the formal admission of Providence, the letter stating tbat the bace ball outlook for tbe fol­ lowing seaaon Is vory promising.

A let;er from City Editor Knowlton.of the Man­ chester Union was also rend. It stated substantially tbat Interest in base ball at Manchester is at present inactive, but would probably be revived later. Ue a)*o declined to serve on the constitution committed to

h<ch he was receully elected.It was rt*«r>.sd adviwble to V.rc the League. COPT!eifclit clhl-:> .* |.--3 -luto. Already1 Spriugfieri, W«n

cestt-r, Hartford and Lowetl are assured, while a com­ mittee consisting of F. C. Bancroft, Howard P. Merrill, D. A. Sulhvau and A. W. Laug wan chosen to look over the New England field and solicit the admission if other clubs. Providwnc*, Manchester, Holyoke and Wtiterbnry ID all probability will be the remaining

fuur teams to enter. New Haven aeenn disposed to ignore the New England League, and instead interests iteelt'in the Atlantic Association. However, she was invited to join.

An unnecessary amount of time was consumed In tbe construction and adoption of the constitution, which was practically left unfinished- Tbe principal article adopted, which iixfs the salary limit of the cluba, readi* us followti: "Tbe salaried to be paid by clubs memliera uf tbis League shall not exceed $1500 in any one mouth, to include players aud manngera."

Another important article reads: The president and treasurer of each club shall forward to the secre­ tary of the League, within twenty-four hours after the regular monthly pay day of his club, ou the blank form provided by the League secretary, an affidavit of the full amount paid hia players and managers.

The four cluba already entered are receiving numerous applications from players, and several have been already eignwd. The outlook for the League Is at present most auspicious. Walter Rurnhatn and several base ball men remained in the hotel corridors during the progress of the meeting, which was ad­ journed subject to tbe call of the president.

» MANCHESTER MENTION.

Not Aching: For a Place in the New Leagno —Local Drawbacks, Etc.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Jan. 1. Editor SPORT­ ING LIFE: If some newspapers outside of this city were to be believed it would appear that it was a settled fact that tbis city was all aglow for a New England League and we were clamoring for a representation in it. But such is not the case. On the contrary, I doubt the possibility of organizing a club here for membership in any organization. Two years ago we had a nine that waa capable, with vrorer management, to win the pennant, br.t we ended In the consomme, due largely to the lack of proper discipline. Sincf that time ^ev- eral of its members have won distinction, some of them iu the National League. Another thing that con­ tributed to our doff at waa the unfairness with which every claim presented by our association wa? treated bv 'he majority In the League during the two years tbat wo were members of It.

A League that bas aix clubs out of eight belonging In one New England State can never exist harmoni­ ously if the same tactics are exhibited that were shown during the first year, and the second season was much worse, for then, with a six-club teague, the votes where we had an interest were generally re­ corded five to one. But we are not crying over past defeats; we are simply giving the reasons for our lack of success and theconaequeut lack of iuterest here. There ia no doubt but what we may be able t-j create suffi­ cient interest here to a year or two to organize aud maintain a nine in eonie league where we would te given a fair sh'>w, but it cannot be accomplished for tbe season of 18DO,

To correct a false and Injurious statement that has appeared In tome newspapers, I am authorized to say tbat Ferson never has nor never contemplated engag­ ing tn the mm business. He i* a temperate man, and has no association in any respect with bairooms any­ where. Ue ia now iu the employ of one of our manu­ facturing corporations and LIPI been for some time.

Doyle is aluo at work in this ci.y, and Carney Is a frequent vi-itor, having spent a good portion of his time hero since tho ckse of last season.

Campana La-? also been in town much of the time this fall and winter.

Should a New England League be organized, I sin­ cerely hope it may have a successful season, for that, no doubt Would be the means of reviving the dorirmnt interest now exietin? iu this city. Tho salaries must be low, and a limit established which evory manager muat abide by, otherwise defeat is certain to overtake every club. PELIMB.

HARTFORD HAPPENINGS.

The Withdrawal From the Atlantic—Pros­ pects of the Now League—Advice to New Haven, Etc.HARTFORD. Ct., Jan. 2. Editor SPORTING

LIFE: I builded better than I knew in my re­ marks of a week ago regarding Hertford's with­ drawing from the Atlantic Association and join­ ing a New England League. I knew that there

r as a movement on foot for the establishment of such an organization as the latter, and that a meeting was to be held last week, but I did not dream that so much of the necessary work would be done in so short a time. In a week's time two meetings have been held, and the or­ ganization perfected by the adaption of a constitution and the election of officers. President Lang repre­ sented Hartford at both meetings, and waa chu«en vfce-presideut of the new association. He reports both meetings as perfectly haiwotii^ua gatherings, entirely free from "kicking." Tbat'a the right spirit, gentlemen. The iutereatsot' one club are tbe interests of all the clubs.

A lew words regarding the membership of the new association. Worcester, Springfield, Lowell and Haitfurdare the pre-ent member*. Tli« flirt named city *eut four delegates to tbe Springfield meeting on

oioay !net, and there ia DO good rc.s^u f T doubi- ihht It will stick t > the New Englaud LettKiie, the

auieaieiita ot the Lu*y li'» Bradeu, barme and

Burnham to the contrary notwithstanding Four more clnus are necessary to give .he League the d«- sir^d number. A number of placea are under c<msld- era'jon, and committees have been appointed to see what can be learueJ re^ardin^ different a'.plicanis. The Hartford president ia t look after Waterbnry which city, he believes, can support a New England League club.

N.-w aliitleabout New Haven. Of course every­ body recognizes the fact that N*w Haven is one of the best base ball towns In New England. In fact it probably ranka next to Boston in this respect. Bat it dofsu t follow from this that It c»n supjort a major league team. If such a team can be supported, it ia 2 eWi*»yen'8 DUfliue*fl to Ket iQ to a larger association, cut If Hartford may presume to return past compli­ ments and give a Iittl3 sisterly advice, we would say "Don't do it, New Hnven." We are very anxious thai New Bav«n should be with na. Tbe old aplrit of rivalry between the Elm and the Charter Oik cities naanot yet died out, and It uoght to help the attend­ ance a good deal if both cities have good ball teams ia the same league. The New Haven people set ni to ba in doubt aa to the wisdom of joining the N«w Eng­ land League. Of course Manager Burn haul does not believe in It. He denounces everybody connected wi'h it, calls it a cheap scheme, and, getting "hot un­ der the collar," resorta to penionfvlitios.

Now, Mr. Burnham, Lowell aud Hartford went Into this "cheap scheme" for uusinesa reasons. Whether Mr. Barnie intended to do hia best to crowd us out of the Atlantic Afs-iclalion or not ia of very little im­ portance. If Una was bis pitta and he had succeeded io carrying it out we should have h<en in the lurch. If we hud decided to remain in the Atlantic Associa­ tion it ia probable tbat we shou-d have Icat money wain. Nobody can blame Mr. Barnie for wanting to fill up the Association with cities like Philadelphia, Washington and Boston, but it might be well to in­ quire how large crowds the Hartforda, Lowells, or even the New Haveus would be likely to draw in places like Philadelphia and Baltimore, where the St. Louis Browns, the Brooklyna and the Clncinnaiis have been seen for the same money. It is likely (bat we shoulJ have been "in the soup" if we retained our Atlantic Association niembert>hip. So we did the only wise thing that could be done. We endeavored to get into the class where we belong.

There is only one biz baae ball city In New England at present, and we don't fee! ashamed lo sav that It i9 not Hirtford; neither ia it New Haren. While we are perfectly willing to admit that the latter city is a better ball tuwu than Hartford, we do not admit that it is enough better to warrant its en'oriog a faster olase. Of course, tbe present New H*veu manager does not see thiugi ID thia li?ht. It isn't a very diffi­ cult matter to guess at the motives of a man who 10 for himself first, laat and all the time, even when buying championship pennaniB. If New Haveo enters the New England League with its $1500 per m->ntd salary limit, she cannot r**ry w«ll retain the services of rh» distinguished Mr. Bnrnhnm. Be-.-? But we should be glad t<> welcome New Haven into the fold, aud the fact that Brother Burnham would have to be left cat ia the cold would ct'iee n > weeping in this vicinity.

Tbe committee who are receiving subscriptions for our next year'a club, report having secured forty-tour name*, giving a t>tal of SHOO promised thua far.

A Ur«e number of applications for positions op th» Hartford team of 1890, have already b en revived.

H. I. HORTON.

WORCESTER'S JUMP.

Reasons For the Withdrawal From th» Atlantic Association.

"WORCESTER, Dec. 31. The action of the Wor­ cester base ball management in casting its lot with the newly formed New England Leagua has caused considerable excitement in the rem­ nant of the Atlantic Association. Secretary Brad en, of the Atlantic Association, Saturday telegraphed Secretary Pierce, of the Worcestersf as follows: "See by the moraine papers that you have joined the new Association; is tbat so?" Mr. Pierce replied: "Will explain our position when you do Barnie'u and Burnham'e." Manager Burnham, of the New Haven team, sent this dispatch, to Secret-try Pierce: "We have done nothing preju- ilicittl ta "Worrester'a interest; oan't understand your action; will explain my p wit ion; dun't you think At­ lantic Association ehould hoM meeting at once?" Mr. ..I'ir A ror.li.-r) a- f<,H,,w«- — "\VllV (lOIl't y^'fl .i .- :*-

.. vr^tffat** 1 ^, . ,. »,,.,. ..^ .,,.0 u ,, v j, ,,,*-,; i,, v ,,,;,i;jtic Afiso- ^ elation in good faith, and that he is only using ,i his membership to hold bia players until he can get a ; foothold Jn ^aooi* other ctrongbr league. Tbis feeling -\ i* strengthened ny a dispatch in one of the New York ] parers this morning, in which Jfauager Powers eavs , Baltimore will be found back in thj American As*o- ', elation In the spring. The Wo reveler men believe ' there is a thorough understanding between Barnie and ; Biirnlmtn, and that the latter will throw his te.>ui into 1 the American Association If be sees an opening. Such ; action would leave the Atlantic Association with only three cluba, and would consequently f >rfeit tbe claim of the cluls to the privilege of reserving their players ; under the National Agreement. The forinatiou of ft ] new association with four or more cluba would con- J tinue the reserve privilege, and the Worcester direc- \ tors thought it for their interest to ba among the first " to leave tbe Atlantic Association. It ia possible that - further correspondence may leault in a coinpltte on- : derataudiug between the faction* In the old Atlantic ] Association, but tbe Worcester management did not i care to take chances. >

NEW HAVEN NOTES.

Tom Corcoran's Jump to the Brotherhood—Advice to Havnie, Etc.

NEW HAVEN, Jan. 2. Editor SPOUTING LIFE: With his eyes wide open Tom Corcoran yes- terday signed a contract to play at short field tor tbe Pitrsburg Brotherhood team for three years, for $350 per month this year, $375 in '91 and $400 in '92. Hanh-n so thoroughly iinpreg- nated him with the belief that the Brotherhood would be an immediate and complete success ant.' that his share of the prize money would not bo less than $500, that Tom decided to go at once. The New ilaven management advised Tom to wait for a decision in the case pending against Ward, of New York, pointing out that if hf jumped his reserve now, and the Brcthertio;>d lout th'>ir ca-e, that bis dnys as a professional base ballidt were nnm-- bered. "Everything go'-s, aud I go too,*' said Turn. - So, by the way, did the S500 New Haven paid Wilkes- barre for his release laat spring and a pro-p^ctive honus fr«m a National League team. Mr. Hnruham is not at all ruffled over ibe affair, and, whi.a lie dm.ikes to Jose Corcoran, tMnks that there are plenty of men in the market to fill the places of all who oiake the . jump.

Mr. Barnie ban been interviewed too freq lently of late for the peace and benefit of the Atlantic Associs- tion. If he has a scheme to work he should bear in mind that without the votes of Hartford aud Lowell no club can be admitted, And that two other clubfl imi*t he admitted before Hartford or Lowell can bo dropped. Sabe?

Duran, our left-handed pitcher, ia In town, and may sign a contract before leaving. It is hoped that he - will, and also that McKee, who ia wintering tsere, may affix his autograph to a contract before many rnnons: All things considered he was tbe best fielder In th» Atlantic Association last year. He didn't wear a hoi* siamling in one "pot in left field, but played it from - tbe foul line to lelt centre, with excellent judgment and most gratifying success. He U a very sharp hitter aud by odds tbe headiest man on the lines that New Haven ha-1 last season.

We have the largest and smallest men in the bus I- ness for next season, Schoenick and Hofford. 0,

*. NEWARK NEWS.

The Club Moving Quietly, Bat Still in theBusiness to Stay. -

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 1. The base ball situa- tion in Newark and elsewhere is most interest- ing. The latest sensation aa regards the Atlantic Association is the withdrawal of Wilkesbarre and the formation of a New England League, containing a couple of the old Atlantic Associa- tion clubs. This leaves Newark, New Haven, Baltimore and possibly the Athletics in a posi- ' ion that may mean an acceptance of places in he defunct American Association. The New- rk directors, as usual, keep their plans shrouded ia

mystery, either because they don't kuow what Is go- ing on or can't tell.

Manager Trott is at present in B-iilimorc. He did not spend a very merry Cbriatmas, for tbe influenza had him in ita toils anil even now he is not over it. Mr. Troit expresses brilliant hope* for the fiilur*, and sa>a he has no doubt bnt that Newark will make a great mark next season. Miller and Dooms have al- ready been sinned aud two new men, Gilbert and Chills, been added to the Int. Tlie farmer was tha best plftver in the Norw*lks laU sens m, and will probably bo put on third next yenr, although he is a fineoutfieMer. In luatCHSc Haves will play behind the bar. Bob ChiMa ufloi.ffi in Baltimore. He played !ast season with the Burlinston. Ia., Club. He wa» their star catcher, and caugbt over two-thirds of their games. He ts more than au average batter, a go^d ttir.->wer, a splendid base-runner, a Brat-claw out- fielder, and la,-t, but Dot It-ait, Is a man of steady , hahila aud take* good care of himself.

Manager Trott will be in Newark after the holidays, aud will immediately begin to arrange the nine for the coining teasou. __

A Bomb From the Other Side Promised.CLIVELAND, -Tan. 1. Al Johnson fays: "In bboul

two weeks the Havers' League will have a little bomb of its own to spring, and I predict tlmt it will do more 1( harm to the League than tbe League'« bomb bai done to us. I can t tell you what the bomb is >et, tut k«ep> your eyec opeu aud yuu'il bte something."

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