Clipping:Feelings of betrayal by a member's resignation
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Date | Saturday, June 15, 1867 |
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Text | June 7, 1867.–AT A SPECIAL MEETING OF the KEYSTONE BASE BALL CLUB, held this evening, the resignation of THOMAS H. BERRY was read, and upon its consideration, the following was adopted: Whereas, Thoms H. Berry, a member of this club, on the eve of an important match, has left us, and, to the best of our knowledge and belief, intends to play immediately with another club, in violation of the express rules of the National Association, therefore, Resolved, As a matter of self-respect and the good of the game generally, and a waning to such players in future, we therefore EXPEL the said Thoms H. Berry from our association, for conduct unbecoming a gentleman and a ball player. ... [Keystone vs. Quaker City 6/10/1865] Owing to the mean and unprincipled desertion of Berry...it was thought the Keystones would make a poor figure... |
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Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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