Clipping:Wilmington offered Washington's AA franchise

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Date Wednesday, August 13, 1884
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The place of the defunct Washington Club was offered to the Wilmington Club, but the astute Manager Simmons wisely declined the barren honor. There was but little glory to be gained, while a very extensive and expensive Western trip was ahead, together with the risk of being left out in the cold next season, when the Association may conclude to reduce itself to eight club. The Virginia Club, of Richmond, Va., which is supposed to be well heeled financially, decided to run the risks mentioned for the chance of displaying itself in a wider field of action...

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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
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