Clipping:The injunction denial encourages PL signings; returning players
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| Date | Wednesday, February 5, 1890 |
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| Text | One effect of Judge O'Brien's decision is the change of heart in short stop e. J. McKean, who recently jumped his Brotherhood contract to join the National League. He decided on Thursday last to stick to his first contract and so notified Al Johnson. He also sent a long telegram to Treasurer Howe in New York informing him of his intention. The Sporting Life February 5, 1890 [quoting Frank Brunell] Under no circumstances will any man who has once signed a contract with the Players' League and then flopped over to the old League be taken back. Yes, there will be one man only—E. J. McKean, of Cleveland. He went to Al Johnson in a manly way, said he had committed an error, and was willing to refund to the old League all the advance money that was paid him. But no man like Delehanty, who, since the injunction against Ward was refused,has been running around the City of Cleveland and almost praying to be taken back, stating that he would play for a less sum than the Players' League asked him to, will ever be allowed to play in the organization with my consent. The Sporting Life February 12, 1889 [editorial matter] The effect of Judge O'Brien's decision upon the Players' League has been all that was expected and predicted. There has not been a single desertion since the decision was announced, and the confidence of the players, the backers and the public in the future of the Players' League has been heightened to a most remarkable degree. In every direction has the Players' League been strengthened. The Sporting Life February 12, 1890 The question is being considered now by the Players' League whether to receive back such of the deserters as have expressed regret for their acts and signified their willingness to return to their allegiance to the Brotherhood. There are just ten such repentant men now. The sentiment against taking ehse men back is strong and growing stronger daily. The Sporting Life February 19, 1890 |
| Source | Sporting Life |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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