Clipping:A minor league telegraph deal
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| Date | Wednesday, January 30, 1889 |
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| Text | [reporting on the International Association special meeting of 1/20/1889] Secretary White submitted a proposition by the Postal Telegraph Company to allow the various clubs unrestricted use of the wires in return for a frank at the grounds. The Western Union offered to allow each club $100 worth of telegraphing and a half rate for all messages in excess. Detroit and Toledo had already made arrangements with the Western Union, but for the other cities the Postal bid was accepted. The Sporting Life January 30, 1889 minor league salary capitalist [reporting the International Association special meeting of 1.20.1889] In the evening, after many arguments, the salary limit rule was amended. All sorts of propositions were made for limits, from $14,000 to $18,000, as well as graded limits for certain clubs, but to no purpose, as Rochester, Syracuse and London defeated all amendments. Finally, after a recess of half an hour, a compromise was arrived at and Rochester moved that the limit of salaries be fixed at $13,500 for each club. Syracuse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. The Sporting Life January 30, 1889 |
| Source | Sporting Life |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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