Clipping:The first UA meeting
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| Date | Thursday, September 13, 1883 |
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| Text | In spite of the many discouraging expressions from the press of the country concerning the advisability of forming a new Base-ball Association, the scheme has assumed a definite form, and from present indications the new association may be regarded as one of the fixed facts of the future. This afternoon and evening [9/12] a meeting of delegates was held at the Monongahela House [Pittsburgh], at which an organization was effected, and the new association was formed. The following delgates were present: A. H. Henderson, Chicago; Thomas J. Pratt, Chicago; B. F. Matthews, Batlimore; M. B. Scanlon and Willim Warren White, Washington, William C. Sheldon, Richmond, and A. G. Pratt and W. H. Camp, Pittsburg. Mr. Thos. J. Pratt was elected temporary Chairman. After the election of officers, the officers proceeded to adopt a constitution and by-laws for the government of the Association. The League and Association laws were both carefully reviewed, and after full discussion of the same the latter were adopted, with a few slight changes, the most important of which is that all visiting clubs shall receive $75 guarantee money, instead of $65, as paid by the American Association Clubs. Outside of the routine work disposed of, the most important action taken was the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved. That while we recognize the validity of all contracts made by the League and Association Clubs, we can not recognize any agreement whereby any number of ball-players may be reserved by any club for any period of time beyond the term of his contract with said club. The above resolution was offered by Mr. White and received the unanimous support of the delegates present. As will be seen it is a direct blow aimed at the eleven men reserve rule, and its power for good or evil will depend upon the strength developed by the new association. During the session applications for membership from st. Louis, Milwaukee, Hartford, Brooklyn and Indianapolis were read and considered. Considerable discussion followed as to the number of cities to be represented in the assciation. No definite conclusion was reached, but the majority of the delegates seemed to favor the admission of eight, as follows: Washington, Brooklyn, P Hiladelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburg, Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis. A propsoiton to admit twelve was also considered, which would add Richmond, Hartford, Milwaukee and Toledo, but final action was postponed until a later date. The session adjourned to-night to reassemble in December, exact date not fixed, at the Bingham House, Philadelphia. |
| Source | Cincinnati Enquirer |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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