Clipping:Gassette resigns from the Chicago Club; Chicago Club finances; Hulbert
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| Date | Tuesday, August 18, 1874 |
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| Text | On Saturday a meeting of the stockholders in the Chicago Base Ball Association was held. Mr. Gassette called the meeting to order and gave a synopsis of his management of the club. The Treasurer's financial statement showed that after paying all the salaries up to date, the ground rent for the entire year, and all bills for posters, tickets, traveling expenses, etc., over $7,000 remained in the treasury. An estimate of the expenses for the remainder of the year was reckoned at about $5,200, leaving still in the treasury $1,800, without counting the receipts hereafter. After thus showing the stockholders the result of his labors Mr. Gassette then presented his resignation as President and manager. Upon this the excitement of the stockholders was great, and it was some time before they realized the truth. In order to bring it before the meeting, a motion was made to accept the resignation, which resulted in laying it on the table. Mr. Gassette again spoke of his earnestness in the matter, and gave some of his reasons for resigning. Another motion was made to accept, but was lost. This brought forth another speech from Mr. Gassette, in which he stated that he thought kindly of all the stockholders, and worked hard for the interest of the club. He thought they were not generous in refusing to accept his resignation when he offered it. If they would not accept it kindly, he would be compelled to resign without it. And so it was after the third motion and against the wishes of all present that Mr. Gassette formally severed his connection with the club. Mr. Hurlbut was then appointed chairman pro tem. Mr. Gassette's reason for this action is, that as manager of the club his entire time is occupied and in consequence his regular business suffers. Chicago Daily Inter-Ocean August 18, 1874 A private meeting of the stockholders of the club was held yesterday afternoon, and Mr. George W. Gage was elected President of the association. Chicago Daily Inter-Ocean August 19, 1874 balls knocked over the fence, alternating balls [Mutual of New York vs. Union of Pittsburg 8/18/1874] Since [Union Park] has been divided it has been spoiled for games in which strong batters engage, the part now used being narrow. The ball was frequently knocked over the fence, causing tiresome delays, and by using three or four balls alternately, only, the game could proceed with any degree of promptness. Philadelphia All-Day City Item August 21, 1874 |
| Source | Chicago Daily Inter-Ocean |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
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