Clipping:Trading votes

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Date Thursday, March 4, 1886
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[reporting on the NL special meeting 3/3/1886] ...Philadelphia demanded the privilege heretofore accorded it of charging but 25 cents to League games, and St. Louis demanded the same privilege. There was not dispute as to Philadelphia’s demand, but boston was averse to granting St. Louis’ request. As Mr. Soden afterward got what he wanted in a certain matter, he appeared willing to allow St. Louis’ request, and to-day the Mound City will be voted the privilege. The demand made and granted Boston was a bonus for the release of Whitney, the pitcher. Kansas City wanted the big Californian, but haggled as to the price. The difference was agreed on, however, and Kansas City will begin the season Whitney... St.

Source St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
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