Clipping:Houck and Dorgan blacklisted
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| Date | Sunday, October 2, 1881 |
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| Text | Among the base ball players who were expelled from the league at the special meeting on Friday, at Saratoga, are “Sadie” Houck and M. J. Dorgan, members of the Detroit Club at the present time... Houck is one of the best short stops in the country and a thorough ball player. Were his habits good, he could command $250 or $300 per month during the season, but he is addicted to drink, and is not, therefore, entirely trustworthy. He was warned of his fate two months ago. Dorgan's expulsion has nothing to do with the Detroit Club. It is the result of acts committed before he came here—troubles with Richmond, pitcher for the Worcesters. He is an intractable player, hence his expulsion. He has long been recognized as one of the best general players in the country, being a good catcher, a reliable first baseman, and an excellent out-fielder. He will be greatly missed, and it is to be regretted that a man possessing such excellent judgment as a player, should exercise such poor judgment in other matters. Detroit Free Press October 2, 1881 Houck was not black-listed on account of intemperance, but because of his evil associates. It will be seen that he occupied but a medium rank as a batter, and fell below that as a fielder. His place has not been filled as yet, but can be at any time. Detroit Free Press November 27, 1881 |
| Source | Detroit Free Press |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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