Clipping:Dunlap and the New Yorks
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| Date | Tuesday, March 18, 1884 |
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| Text | [from an interview of W. P. Appleton] “Is it true that you have endeavored to secure Dunlap for the New Yorks?” `` This is the whole truth of the story: After Dunlap had signed to play with the St. Louis Union club, and had repeatedly told the Clevelands that he would not go back to them, that club continued to write him letters at the rate of three a week. Dunlap soon tired of the correspondence, and remained silent until a registered letter was sent to him. He felt bound to answer this, and informed the club that he would not play for $2100, but that he would consent to sign for not less than $2800, as he considered that he was fully worth that figure. Then Dunlap signed with the St. Louis Unions for two years. He will receive $3500 for first and $4000 the second year. He will receive his pay, after he has once entered upon his contract, in 24 equal payments, and, should he die after its inception, the money will be paid to his heirs or representatives. While in Philadelphia a short time ago I met Dunlap, and remarked to him: 'I see that you have signed to play in St. Louis; hadn't you better wait a year and see how the new association will prosper. Haven't you made a mistake?' 'No,' said Dunlap, 'I am going to play there. I was not treated well in Cleveland. I have been there five or six years, and am tired of it. I am going to St. Louis.' 'I think you are making a mistake,' I said. 'Perhaps so,' he replied. 'I would play in New York, though, if I got the chance, but, as far as going back to Cleveland is concerned, I wold not break my St. Louis contract to go there under any circumstances.' I saw at one that he could not be secured by Cleveland, and also that there was a good chance of saving him for the league, provided I could secure his release from Cleveland. I at once communicated with Mr. Howe, the vice-president of that club, and saw him personally. I went so far as to offer him $1000 for Dunlap's release. He would not listen to any proposition, but said that he would rather let me have the whole of his nine than let me have Dunlap. The Clevelands undoubtedly thought and still think that Dunlap will weaken. He will not, and the Clevelands might as well let us have him. Dunlap will play in St. Louis if he lives. |
| Source | Boston Herald |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
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