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SelzShoes · 09-06-2005, 04:04 PM

From the New York World

While the Empire League, once the unchallenged monolith lording over base ball, wallows in a flurry of anger and threats a new hope for the Grand American Game is flourishing. With parks closed and players restless to feel the blood heat with competition, the Columbia Association is the only outlet for superior base ball play at the moment. While executives and official dicker over the concept of a schedule; the Columbia Association takes to the field with a full slate of games.

Many thought the defection of Aubrey Fairie, the self-proclaimed King of the Diamond, to the Louisville squad was an aberration. Now, former foes and allies alike look at the foresight of the King—he is pulling a weekly pay envelope, while the Empire attempts to package a slate of games. Some may claim the harm done by the “European” schemes of Columbus and Indianapolis is only a temporary thing. These people need to be reminded base ball is not a method for a man to become rich. It is for men to soothe an unfulfilled lust for glory. People require food and raw goods; that is why these industries can withstand setbacks. True, entertainment and leisure are needed, but a base ball league is not a need. Thousands who proclaimed themselves Empire-Mad Cranks now fill parks for the Columbia. This two-week delay in play for the Empire may as well have the feel of a wake for the living.

09-06-2005, 04:04 PM	#155
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	1880: Treason with Honor From the New York World While the Empire League, once the unchallenged monolith lording over base ball, wallows in a flurry of anger and threats a new hope for the Grand American Game is flourishing. With parks closed and players restless to feel the blood heat with competition, the Columbia Association is the only outlet for superior base ball play at the moment. While executives and official dicker over the concept of a schedule; the Columbia Association takes to the field with a full slate of games. Many thought the defection of Aubrey Fairie, the self-proclaimed King of the Diamond, to the Louisville squad was an aberration. Now, former foes and allies alike look at the foresight of the King—he is pulling a weekly pay envelope, while the Empire attempts to package a slate of games. Some may claim the harm done by the “European” schemes of Columbus and Indianapolis is only a temporary thing. These people need to be reminded base ball is not a method for a man to become rich. It is for men to soothe an unfulfilled lust for glory. People require food and raw goods; that is why these industries can withstand setbacks. True, entertainment and leisure are needed, but a base ball league is not a need. Thousands who proclaimed themselves Empire-Mad Cranks now fill parks for the Columbia. This two-week delay in play for the Empire may as well have the feel of a wake for the living.