Clipping:Horace Phillips' financial management questioned
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| Date | Sunday, July 8, 1883 |
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| Text | A good deal of excitement was raised in base ball circles, last week, by the publication of a petition, signed by some forty or more of the stockholders of the Columbus Club, requesting the directors to call a meeting of the stockholders, and make an exhibit of the financial and other affairs of the club. It was understood to be a drive at Phillips, the manager, who is charged with extravagance in management. The directors claim there is no ground for complaint, and that they will probably accede to the request. They profess to have confidence in Phillips, who does not seem disturbed over the matter. The Sporting Life July 8, 1883 There was a meeting of the stockholders of the Columbus Club this evening [7/9], called by the Directors, at the request of some of the stockholders, for the purpose of investigating the affairs of the club. It was understood that an effort would be made to oust Phillips from the management, on account of extravagance and untrustworthiness. There was a large attendance, nearly all the stockholders being present. The Directors made a complete showing of the receipts and disbursements of the club in detail. Charges were made against Phillips of gross extravagance in the management of the club, and reflections were made upon his character from hear-say evidences. The stockholders, after hearing all the charges, adopted a resolution expressing their confidence in Phillips by almost a unanimous vote. It is believed that the club will do better since the agitation that has been going on has ceased. Cincinnati Commercial Gazette July 10, 1883 There was a meeting of the stockholders of the Columbus Club last Monday evening, called by the directors at the request of some of the stockholders, for the purpose of investigating the affairs of the club. It was understood that an effort would be made to oust Phillips from the management, on account of extravagance and untrustworthiness. There was a large attendance, nearly all the stockholders being present. The directors made a complete showing of the receipts and disbursements of the club in detail. Charges were made against Phillips of gross extravagance in the management of the club, and reflections were made upon his character from hearsay evidence. The stockholders, after hearing all the charges, adopted a resolution expressing their confidence in Phillips by almost a unanimous vote. It is believed that the club will do better since the agitation that has been getting on has ceased. The Sporting Life July 15, 1883 Horace Phillips resembles a cat in one respect—no matter how far he falls he comes down upon his feet. They've been investigating him at Columbus and he came out of the ordeal all right. The Sporting Life July 15, 1883 |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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