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the 'Magnates’ triumph no good is going to come of it. While 1 uni with the Brotherhood, ■tilt 1 am afraid that they will carry tb#matter *o tar that it will eventually result in much barm to the game.” . ,MoPhee also uolieves that should the “reserve rule” be abolished it would be to the detriment of tne National sport, f~. sk ■CINCINNATI PLAYERS.{something About tlie Five Men Who HaveNot higned for Next Season.The management of the Cincinnati Club accomplished but little the past week In the way of getting unsigned players into line. Carpenter did not waut the earth and for this reason did not experience any trouble in reachiug someconclusion with President Ftern. Mullaue has been to see the management of the club, and it was confidently expected that he would sign yesterday, but he failed to materialize. Tony has generally been among the first to sign iu seasons past, but it is understood that he is averse to pitching next season, and for this reason he declines to accept the salary that has been ofleredhim. Stilt Mr. Stem is confident tbathewillcome around all rich*.'As for lmryea nothing has been heard from him. Telegrams and letters have been fired at j him, but no reply has been received up to thiswriting. It is thought that be is bunting up inthe Northern part of Wisconsin and he has not received the messages that have been sent him. It is reasonably certain that “Cyclone” Jim will be found with the Reds again next season. Ollle Beard is mysteriously silent, lie has been requested to call at Mr. Bteru s office, but he failed ! to put In an appearance. The foolish talk that has been going the rounds that Herman Longwas io take his place has tended to prejudice him against signing with the CinciQUtT club.iand Wooly Jim Keenan wants the ball- !park, stands and a princely salary to boot, lie won’t get it. Jim is a first-class man, and dfd About the best work of any Association catcher last season, hut Mr. Btern says that he can’t afiord td give him the money he demands. What are you going to do about It, Jim?ttaorgc i ebeau Is acting a bit strange. He hasJl ntern has agreed to rerr poaed upon Rim at tl IfSflil“White W ings” is not making any bluffs, but hebeen ottered an increase in salary, and President Htern has agreed to remit the fine that was im-oaed upon Rim at the close of the season.dtellpeo to sign.The most uneasiness Is felt about John Reilly,the tall, popular first baseman of the club. Some two weeks ago lxmg John embarked In business for himself, and it is feared that he will be so tied up by next spring that he will be unable to resume his place In the Cincinnati Club. This would Indeed be a great loss. He is a prime favorite with the local patrons of the game, and is one of the most popular and best advertised players In the profession. Itellly does not want to give up base bail. His fondness for the sport baa been the chief reason for his remaining inthe profession. By giving his entire time to his ,business he could do even better financially than s were h#* to continue In base ball.Keiily was seen by the writer the past week, and was asked what he proposed to do.“1 don’t care about giving up base ball for a while,” said be, “unless 1 am absolutely compelled to do so. It Is a good, healthful sport. Iam fond of the game, and It has benefited me inmany traya.“i hen why don't you sign with the Cincinnati Club?”it8IrlIJc
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Sun, Dec 08, 1889
Page 7
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