Clipping:Never objected to paying ball players
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| Date | Saturday, April 24, 1869 |
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| Text | We never objected to paying men to play ball; but, we did think it mean and wrong to pay men, and then deny it–thus adding falsehood to a violation of law. Now, that Base Ball has become a Profession, and men are entitled to receive p ay, every player may honorably make terms, and place his services at their highest value. The richest club will become the strongest because talent will go where it receives the best pay. ... We take it for granted that the Athletic nine will cost the club at least $200 per week throughout the season, and this will be found reasonable if the club is well managed. The earnings of the club ought to amount to three times that sum, each week, from May to November. In a year or two everybody connected with professional Base Ball will be paid, from President to scorer, and capitalists will employ and pay and play clubs just as the theatrical managers do with their companies. |
| Source | Philadelphia City Item |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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