Clipping:Glasscock on the supposed July 1889 strike
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| Date | Sunday, March 16, 1890 |
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| Text | Glasscock says John Ward called the Brotherhood strike off simply to enable him to go ahead with his project, namely the Players' League, that he broke faith when he went back on the agreement to order a strike July 2, and should be the last man to complain of his action in remaining with the league. According to the Indianapolis captain, the players were ready and desirous of quitting July 2 until the objectionable classification rule should be abolished, and none of them anticipated having to stay out more than a week or ten days if that. On the eve of the expected coup Ward sent word that it was not politic to carry the scheme through, and that he would explain when he came out here. The fact is Ward had the Players' League plan outlined long before the proposed strike, and knew he never intended the latter to take place. It was simply a bluff to pave the way for his new organization, which was and is intended to further his personal ambition. His failure to order the strike as agreed was a surprise and a disappointment to the Indianapolis players, and they lost faith in him from that time. Indianapolis Journal March 16, 1890 Jack Brennan's grievance with the Athletics [from an interview of Jack Brennan] “I tell you I was not treated right last year. Late in the season I had a trivial quarrel with Manager Sharsig about an upper berth. It was a mere personal spat, yet he fined me $50 and suspended me for the balance of the season. That meant a loss of $400 to me.”... Thus are secrets told out of school, explaining to some degree the many disappointments the Athletics have given their admirers both and home and abroad. New York Sun March 16, 1890 talk of Pittsburgh selling out; Harry Palmer the Chicago Club press agent The attention of President Nimick, of the Pittsburgh League Club, was called last evening to a statement just made public that “Harry” Palmer, press agent of the Chicago Club, had quoted a League man, unquestionably President Spalding, of Chicago, as advising Pittsburgh to quit, and with Washington solve the ten club puzzle. Said Mr. Nimick, “It is true I have heard that Palmer voiced Spalding’s sentiments, but the only way to get rid of us is to buy us out. We have no special desire to remain in. They can’t drive us out, that is certain. Of course a good offer would be considered. Such a step would be business.” The Evening Item Philadelphia March 18, 1890 |
| Source | Indianapolis Journal |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
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