Clipping:Brooklyn Club doesn't get the financing; Baltimore placed in its stead
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| Date | Monday, March 13, 1882 |
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| Text | It is quite probable that Brooklyn will not remain a member of the Association. Mr. Barnie, the manager, has secured the old Union Grounds for his team to play upon, but was unable to obtain the necessary funds to fit them up for use. He has written to Secretary Williams to the effect that he supposed that as he had failed to pay his dues, which he should have liquidated some weeks ago, he will be dropped. He expressed himself as being exceedingly sorry that he was unable to realize his expectations in a financial way. It is believed, however, that he does not want to continue with the American, as he fears that such action will be taken by it as will preclude him from playing with the Metropolitans in New York, and he holds that his contests with that team would be his chief revenue. Cincinnati Enquirer March 13, 1882 In case Brooklyn is dropped, Mr. Meyers, who is present from Baltimore, will make application to take his place. He had signed to play in the short field for Pittsburg, but has received a promise from that city to release him, provided he is able to start a Club in Baltimore. He comes to the meeting with most excellent financial support. He has, he says, fine grunds situated in the heart of the city. The fever is stronger than ever before, and, with the money he has to back him, he has no doubt the success of a team there this season. He managed a nine there last year, and, although it was of an inferior order, it paid. Cincinnati Enquirer March 13, 1882 [reporting on the AA meeting] As has been previously stated in the Enquirer, considerable doubt has existed in regard to Manager Barnie remaining in the organization with the Atlantics. He had not sent in any contracts with players to the Secretary for filing, nor had he forwarded his guarantee, and it was generally believed that he would withdraw. He expressed a desire this morning to be heard before the meeting, and, on motion, his request was granted. He had, he said, failed to get up a stock organization, and had not sufficient backing to warrant his continuing in the Association. He had secured the Union Grounds, but was uncertain about being able to pay the $65 guarantee. He could play five days in the week, but not on Saturday. He was anxious to remain in the Association if that body could make concession enough to allow him to go ahead. He was 3willing to give 50 per cent. and accept 40 per cent. His nine was stronger than the one of last year. Mr. H. C. Meyers, who, as before stated, had signed as short-stop with the Alleghanies, but had been released as soon as it was ascertained that he could help the Association by organizing a Club in Baltimore, appeared. He made quite an interesting statement of the affairs in that city, saying that he had possession of the grounds, which are centrally located and in most excellent [condition]. He submitted a letter from E. R. Whiteside, of that city, who is a gentleman of considerable means, offering to back the team through the season. He had, he said, signed five of his nine, and contracts had been forwarded to a number more. On motion, the resignation of the Atlantics was accepted, and the Baltimore Club's petition for membership was accepted. Cincinnati Enquirer March 14, 1882 |
| Source | Cincinnati Enquirer |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
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