Clipping:Talk of breaking up the Newark club and selling the players
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| Date | Monday, June 21, 1886 |
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| Text | It is said that there is a scheme afloat which will lead to the sale of the Newark Club for $15,000. The purchasers propose to realize on the investment by selling individual players of the team to the highest bidders in the League and the Association. Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette June 21, 1886 It is expected that the Newark base ball club of the Eastern League, is about to disband. A number of Philadelphia gentlemen have made overtures to the Directors for the club and its franchise. If the transfer is effected the players will be sold out one by one to the highest bidders in either the National League or Association. Already the Detroits, Bostons, Washingtons and Philadelphias have made offers for Smith, the pitcher, and Trott, his catcher. The Cincinnatis, Athletics and bostons have all tried for Greenwood, the second baseman. Von der Ahe is anxious for Caogan, the big batter, and it is reported that the Allegheny club is after Casey. The prices offered for these players warrant the Philadelphia gentlemen in offering about $10,000 for the club. Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette June 26, 1886 |
| Source | Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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