Clipping:The AA ousts McKnight
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| Date | Monday, March 22, 1886 |
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| Text | The action was not expected [sic: probably should be “not unexpected] by those who are best informed, as it is well known that an attempt was made to oust Mr. McKngiht at the last annual meeting. His re-election, however, was a damper top his opponents, and it was not until the Barkley case came up at the meeting at Louisville [sic: should be Cincinnati] that efforts were again made to secure his successor. St. Louis Post-Dispatch March 22, 1886 [reporting on a special meeting of the AA] The meeting convened Saturday, March 20, with Zack Phelps in the chair. They then went into executive session, which lasted for a few moments, when a dispatch was flashed over the wires to Pittsburg, addressed to H. D. McKnight. It was accompanied by an order to the Western Union authorities to deliver at once, and it contained a request to McKnight to resign his office as president of the American Association at once. No answer was received to this before the next day, when a reply came from McKnight expressing his surprise, but neglecting to forward his resignation. The Committee passed the following resolutions: Whereas, Mr. H. D. McKngiht, since his election to the united office of President, Secretary and Treasurer of this association at the annual meeting in December last, has shown no disposition to comply with the provisions of the constitution, which require the said officer of this association to post bond for the faithful performance of the duties of his offices; and Whereas, The conduct of Mr. H. D. McKnight in dealing officially with the individual clubs of this association has of late tended to foment discord and misunderstanding among the clubs, thereby greatly impairing the business interests of the associated clubs; and, Whereas, There has been frequent complaint on the part of clubs in this association that they have experienced difficulty in obtaining prompt and careful attention to business measures presented by them, thereby causing annoyance and confusion; and Whereas, Mr. H. D. McKnight, in matters of dispute between the associated clubs, has failed to observe a strict impartiality as it was his duty to do so as the executive officer of the association, and has thereby left himself open to the charge of partisanship; and, Whereas, Mr. H. D. McKnight, having balled a special meeting of this association to be held in Cincinnati, March 20, 1886, agreeably to a call of the requisite number of clubs, not only failed to appear at said meeing as its presiding officer, but also failed to notify the clubs that he would be unable to appear in time to cause a postponement of the meeting; and, Whereas... [illegible] Resolved, That the American Association of Base Ball Clubs now declares the position of President, Secretary and Treasurer, held by H. D. McKngiht, to be forfeited by him, and it is hereby declared vacant. The roll of clubs being called, the vote was as follows: Yeas—Athletic, Baltimore, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Louisville, Metropolitan, St. Louis. Nays—Allegheny.. Mr. Wheeler C. Wikoff, formerly secretary of the association, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy, and Mr. Byrne made chairman to preside at all meetings. Sporting News March 29, 1886 Early word of new ownership of the Baltimore Club It is said that that Baltimore club is no longer under the sole direction of Barnie, but is being run by a board of directors, Barnie being salaried manager at a sum believed to be $1,800 per annum. The Sporting Life March 24, 1886 |
| Source | St. Louis Post-Dispatch |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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