Clipping:The proposed reorganization of the Pythian Club
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| Date | Thursday, October 1, 1874 |
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| Text | [from a letter by J. W. H. Hacks, M.D., regarding Octavius Catto:] Now, friends of the lamented Catto, please help me in an honest and just cause, that is, to raise Money enough to erect a creditable Tomb Stone at, or as near the place where the body rested, as possible; I think we can find the spot. To further this object, I propose we reorganized the Famous, Reliable, and well-known PYTHIAN BASE BALL CLUB, and hire Ten of the best Base Ball players that can be obtained; pay them as much wages as possible; the same to be under regular base-ball restrictions and forfeitures, for non-compliance to the rules and law; said players to be ready to enter the field on or about the 1 st of April, 1875, and continue in our service until the middle of October following. All money accumulated from the games played, except players’ salaries and direct expenses of said club, shall be for the sole purpose of erecting a monument to the memory of our lamented Cato [sic.]. We have six months to hold meetings and form plans. I ask for your liberal co-operation. All true Pythians, remember, Valentine. |
| Source | Philadelphia All-Day City Item |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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