Clipping:Lucas on the reserve rule

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Date	Wednesday, December 12, 1883
Text	[from an interview of Henry Lucas] “You have ignored the reserve rule held so sacred by the three older organizations. Are you not afraid you will get yourself into trouble?” suggested the reporter. “That,” said Mr. Lucas,” is the most arbitrary and unjust rule ever suggested, and out to be broken. I cannot see how a body of men has the right to dictate when another man shall do. It is all right when a player signs a contract. Then I have nothing to say; but as long as the reserve clause is the only thing hanging over him it will not deter me from hiring a player if I want him. The players seem to appreciate this fact, and if I dared show you all the letters I have received you would be surprised to see the names of some League players who want to go with me.
Source	The Sporting Life
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
Origin	Initial Hershberger Clippings

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