View source for Clipping:Providence to sell out, an agreement for no poaching

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|Type of Date=Day
|Date=12/2/1885
|Title=Providence to sell out, an agreement for no poaching
|Text=<p>[reporting on the recent NL meeting]  As Providence...lost considerable money by playing through the scheduled season when her club broke down, thus avoiding a serious break in the League ranks, it was resolved to allow Providence to reimburse herself by selling such of her players as would bring the required sum, all the clubs agreeing to keep their hands off the men, Providence to dispose of them as she sees fit.  The Sporting Life December 2, 1885</p>
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<p>uncertainty in the NL about eight teams for next season</p>
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<p>[reporting on the recent NL meeting]  It is probable...the [Providence] club will go by the board, in which event the balance will be transferred to Washington.  But even if Providence drops out, Washington is by no means sure of the place, as it will not be permitted to enter unless an eighth club is secured in the West.  If such a club is not secured there is every probability that but six clubs will enter the field, the Providence and Buffalo players being so disposed as to strengthen the other clubs, thus equalizing the playing strength of the entire League.  Six clubs make an awkward schedule, but, if necessary, it can be managed.  The Sporting Life December 2, 1885</p>
|Source=Sporting Life
|Submitted by=Richard Hershberger
|Origin=Initial Hershberger Clippings
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