The United Baseball Association: The New York Chronicle

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 04:24 PM

Just under 100 years ago, the United States League and the Federal League opened play with dreams of becoming major leagues.

But the United States League lasted just two months, and the Federal League ended after two seasons.

The United Baseball Association is inspired by these two doomed leagues and imagines an alternate-history where they survive, creating a whole new world of baseball heroes.

UNITED BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
since 1912

League History

November 1911: William A. Willman announces the formation of the United League, a brand new baseball league that will begin play in April, 1912.

March 1912: Eight charter franchises begin play on March 30, 1912. Each team will play 126 games. The team with the best record at the end of the season will win the Presidents Cup.

January 1913: Washington Statesmen owner Hugh McKinnon files for bankruptcy. Statesmen disband and players become free to sign with any team.

February 1913: E.C. Landgraf moves Richmond Cardinals to Washinton, DC. Team renamed Washington Grays.

March 1913: League owners expel J.J. Ryan's Cincinnati Ruby Legs from United League citing "bad management and poor attendance."

October 1913: James A. Gilmore announces the "Columbia League," a new major league that will compete with the American, National, and United Leagues.

January 1914: The Columbia League and United League agree to pit the winners of each league against each other in a nine-game series known as the Presidents Cup Series. The two leagues remain separate entities but will be known collectively as the United Baseball Association.

April 1914: United Baseball Association officially begins play. Columbia League opens with franchises in Baltimore, Brooklyn, Chicago, Kansas City, Newark, and St. Louis.

The Presidents Cup Series History

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 04:28 PM

Hall of Champions

The 1912 Reading Reds

In a fantastic conclusion to the inaugural United League season, the Reading Reds ended out on top and won the 1912 Presidents Cup.

With five games to go, four teams were within two games of each other. But Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and New York could not overtake the Reds as they swept Richmond to clinch the championship.

On defense, the team was anchored by pitcher Owen Chaney who went 18-10 with a 2.77 ERA. He also led the league with 212 strikeouts.

The offense was led by Wash Teal, who won the batting title with a .356 batting average and also led the league with a .475 on base percentage and 94 runs scored.

The 1913 Pittsburgh Keystones

Finishing the season with a 74-52 record, Pittsburgh dominated the United League in 1913. They were in first for practically the entire season and really got hot at the end of the year.

One of the great stories of the 1913 season was Denis Pendleton. Pendleton was a 38-year-old pitcher who was traded from Chicago in 1912. He made little impact in that season, but came back and used his experience to dominate United League hitting.

In 26 starts, Pendleton went 20-4, becoming the first 20-game-winner of the United League. His 2.28 ERA was bested only by his teammate Carlos Burrell.

On offense, the team was led by right fielder Ferdinand Witherspoon. He topped the league with 66 RBIs, hit for a .301 average, and hit 6 home runs.

The 1914 Reading Reds

The first Presidents Cup Series took place in 1914, a match-up between the United League Pennant winners, Reading, and the Columbia League Pennant winners, the Chicago Whales. The Whales, in their first season, put together the best record in the history of the league at the time, going 81-45.

However, the Reds, who went 71-55, played extremely well in the series. After losing game one, the team went on to win the next five games. In the sixth and deciding game, Reading came back from a one run deficit in the 8th inning by scoring five runs and went on to win 9-4.

On the mound, Owen Chaney was the anchor of the rotation. Going 21-10, he had a 1.90 ERA and struck out 252 men, the most in the UBA's three year history.

On offense, it was center fielder Wash Teal. The 35-year-old hit just .252, but hit 22 doubles, 8 triples, and 7 home runs.

The 1915 Chicago Whales

The Chicago Whales were looking for revenge in 1915. In the previous season, they won more games than any other team had in the leagues short history, but played very poorly in the series and lost to the Reading Reds.

This year, the team once again won the Columbia League pennant, but took advantage of their opponent, the Washington Grays, and won in eight contests, five games to three.

The team had a great pitching staff, but was truly led by Mississippi native Whitey Upchurch, a 29-year-old who posted his second straight 20+ win season in his second season in the league. His 22-11 record and 227 K's were the best in the Columbia League.

The only Columbia League offensive leader the Whales had was Connie Hayward, the team's third baseman. He led his league with 76 RBIs. But one of the team's best producers was second baseman Duck Bucher, who hit .277 but had a whopping 34 doubles, which was good for second best in the entire Association.

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 04:28 PM

Hall of Heroes & Legends

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 04:29 PM

Franchise History

Baltimore Terrapins (1914 - pres)

1914: Inaugural Season

Boston Shipbuilders (1915 - pres)

1915: Inaugural Season

Brooklyn Titans (1916 - pres)
Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1914 - 1915)

1914: Inaugural Season
1916: Brooklyn Tip-Tops sold, nickname changes to Titans

Chicago Orphans (1912 - pres)

1912: Inaugural Season

Chicago Whales (1914 - pres)

1914: Inaugural Season
1914: Columbia League Pennant Winners
1915: Presidents Cup Champions

Cleveland Maroons (1912 - pres)

1912: Inaugural Season

Detroit Wolverines (1915 - pres)

1915: Inaugural Season

Indiana Blues (1916 - pres)
St. Paul Saints (1915)

1915: Inaugural Season
1916: St. Paul Saints move to Indiana and become Indiana Blues

Kansas City Packers (1914 - pres)

1914: Inaugural Season

New York Gothams (1912 - pres)

1912: Inaugural Season

Newark Peppers (1914 - pres)

1914: Inaugural Season

Philadelphia Centennials (1915 - pres)

1915: Inaugural Season

Reading Reds (1912 - pres)

1912: Inaugural Season
1912: Presidents Cup Champions
1914: Presidents Cup Champions

St. Louis Terriers (1914 - pres)

1914: Inaugural Season

Washington Grays (1913 - pres)
Richmond Cardinals (1912 - pres)

1912: Inaugural Season
1913: Richmond Cardinals move to Washington, DC and become Washington Grays.
1915: United League Pennant Winners

Pittsburgh Keystones (1912 - pres)

1912: Inaugural Season
1913: Presidents Cup Champions

Defunct Franchises

Cincinnati Ruby Legs (1912)

1912: Inaugural Season
1913: Team expelled from league due to poor management and bad attendance.

Washington Statesmen (1912)

1912: Inaugural Season
1913: Owner Hugh McKinnon forced to give up franchise after declaring bankruptcy.

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 04:29 PM

United Baseball Association Leaderboard

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 04:29 PM

United Baseball Association Award Winners

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 04:30 PM

W.A. Willan Announces United League

NEW YORK, NY. November 28, 1911 - William Abbot Willman of the Willman Railroad Co. issued a statement from the Hotel Imperial in New York City last night announcing the formation of a new baseball league that will begin play in April of 1912.

When asked where the new teams will play, Willman responded "We are currently in discussions with twelve possible franchises, but I can not make any statements on how many teams will play next season. We hope to have at least eight, but ten or twelve is a possibility."

As of today, there has not been an official reaction from the American or National Leagues.

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 04:59 PM

United League Reveals New Plans

READING, PA. January 15, 1912 - United League President W.A. Willman announced new plans for the league last night.

"Baseball is a fantastic sport. There is enough to go around for everyone," he said last night as he announced the hopes and desires of the outlaw baseball league.

"There is no such thing as too much good baseball, and good baseball is what we will offer. Does anyone really believe that the 400 players under contract to the teams of the American and National League are the only people who can play this great game? We do not want a war. We will not start a war. We will not attempt to bring players here that are already under contract with those teams. But if they start a war, we will fight it. And we will win."

"We have a lot to offer players who are not under contract. Players in the two other leagues are tied up under the reserve clause. Players in our league, after eight seasons of play, will be free to sign with any of our teams. There are thousands of players in high schools and colleges that now have more choices. Black ballplayers that are banned from joining the other two leagues are welcomed to sign contracts with our teams."

"We will arrange our schedule so that teams that share cities with major league clubs will play the majority of their home games while the other team is away. This means that baseball fans in those cities will get baseball nearly every day from April to September. We are in this business to bring baseball to baseball fans, and that is what we will do."

"Finally, I would like to announce the first franchise of the United League. I will own a team located in my home city of Reading. Expect more news about this team and others in the next few weeks."

Al_Boe · 06-27-2009, 05:05 PM

nice start, can san francisco get a team?

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_Boe

nice start, can san francisco get a team?

Thanks!

Maybe in the 50's. In the first half of the 20th century, all of the major league teams had to be located close to each other because they traveled by train.

Al_Boe · 06-27-2009, 05:18 PM

right, true.

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 06:00 PM

United League Meeting

NEW YORK, NY. February 17, 1912 - Yesterday, President Willman of the United League presided over a meeting between the twelve prospective owners for the new league.

Eight of the twelve men were: Jack O'Connor, Chicago; Charles White, New York; W.A Willman, Reading; High McKinnon, Washington; E.C. Landgraf, Richmond; W.L. Murphy, Cleveland; J.J. Ryan, Cincinnati; and Marshall Henderson, Pittsburgh.

Four other potential franchise owners were there but their names were not released. However, we have learned that the four men were looking to own a franchise in Brooklyn, Baltimore, Manhattan, and Buffalo.

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 08:20 PM

Eight Franchises to Begin Play in April

READING, PA. March 1, 1912 - In a bulletin released from the office of President Willman of the United League, it was announced yesterday that eight franchises will begin play in April.

The Chicago Orphans, owned by Jack O'Conner of O'Connor & Whitfield Oil.

New York Gothams, owned by Charles White of White Shipbuilders, Inc.

Reading Reds, owned by William Willman of the Willman Railroad Co.

Washington Statesmen, owned by Hugh McKinnon of McKinnon Automobiles.

Richmond Cardinals, owned by E.C. Landgraf, the son of oil baron Simon Landgraf.

Cleveland Maroons, owned by W.L. Murphy of Glover & Murphy Steel.

Cincinnati Ruby Legs, owned by J.J. Ryan, the son of Malcolm Ryan, owner of Ryan Rail Co.

Pittsburgh Keystones, owned by Marshall Henderson, a real-estate mogul.

norva13x · 06-27-2009, 08:53 PM

This sounds really neat!
I look forward to watching it unfold

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norva13x

This sounds really neat!
I look forward to watching it unfold

Thank you!

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 10:23 PM

Cleveland May Leave United League

CLEVELAND, OH. March 10, 1912 - With just a few weeks to go before the start of the inaugural United League season, the Cleveland Maroons, owned by W.L. Murphy may not make it to opening day.

Murphy has been very quiet lately on his plans. With very limited backing, Murphy still has not been able to lease a stadium for his Maroons to play in. With many other teams already down south practicing in the warm weather, Murphy believes that going ahead with his original plans could be a financial disaster.

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 10:25 PM

United League Teams Still Need Parks

NEW YORK, NY. March 15, 1912 - With less the one half of a month left, the United League's future is looking grim. Only two teams, the Chicago Orphans and the Cincinnati Ruby Legs have secured a lease on a ballpark for the 1912 season.

With limited financial backing, most owners do not have enough capital to build their own parks. And with every single outlaw league before this ending in a colossal financial failure, ballpark owners are reluctant to lease out their fields.

President Willman will hold a press conference tomorrow to discuss the future of the league.

ryanivr · 06-27-2009, 10:26 PM

United League Meeting, Owners Create Tentative Schedule

NEW YORK, NY. March 17, 1912 - Yesterday, the eight United League owners met to discuss the future of the league and the schedule for the inaugural season if it does indeed happen.

"As you all know, things aren't looking great for the United League so I will be frank with you. We need a miracle. Six of the eight teams do not currently have a home field and have two weeks to secure a lease for the 1912 season. If they fail to secure ballparks, we will have to put the league on hold indefinitely. Maybe we can come back in 1913."

Willman did not announce an exact schedule, but did mention that a tentative schedule was created. "With Cleveland not sure of their own future, we can not announce a schedule at this time."

Al_Boe · 06-27-2009, 10:38 PM

dum dum dum Im lovin this! (and i love how you are posting alot. I have ootp dynasty board up all day to read, and i love how every time i refresh, i see a new post to read.

ryanivr · 06-28-2009, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_Boe

dum dum dum Im lovin this! (and i love how you are posting alot. I have ootp dynasty board up all day to read, and i love how every time i refresh, i see a new post to read.

Heh. I actually have seven years of this already written out. I thought this board would like to read it. I'll go relatively slow though so people can read along the way.

06-27-2009, 04:24 PM	#1
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	The United Baseball Association: The New York Chronicle (1916) Just under 100 years ago, the United States League and the Federal League opened play with dreams of becoming major leagues. But the United States League lasted just two months, and the Federal League ended after two seasons. The United Baseball Association is inspired by these two doomed leagues and imagines an alternate-history where they survive, creating a whole new world of baseball heroes. UNITED BASEBALL ASSOCIATION since 1912 League History November 1911: William A. Willman announces the formation of the United League, a brand new baseball league that will begin play in April, 1912. March 1912: Eight charter franchises begin play on March 30, 1912. Each team will play 126 games. The team with the best record at the end of the season will win the Presidents Cup. January 1913: Washington Statesmen owner Hugh McKinnon files for bankruptcy. Statesmen disband and players become free to sign with any team. February 1913: E.C. Landgraf moves Richmond Cardinals to Washinton, DC. Team renamed Washington Grays. March 1913: League owners expel J.J. Ryan's Cincinnati Ruby Legs from United League citing "bad management and poor attendance." October 1913: James A. Gilmore announces the "Columbia League," a new major league that will compete with the American, National, and United Leagues. January 1914: The Columbia League and United League agree to pit the winners of each league against each other in a nine-game series known as the Presidents Cup Series. The two leagues remain separate entities but will be known collectively as the United Baseball Association. April 1914: United Baseball Association officially begins play. Columbia League opens with franchises in Baltimore, Brooklyn, Chicago, Kansas City, Newark, and St. Louis. The Presidents Cup Series History Last edited by ryanivr; 07-09-2009 at 07:48 PM.

06-27-2009, 04:28 PM	#2
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Hall of Champions The 1912 Reading Reds In a fantastic conclusion to the inaugural United League season, the Reading Reds ended out on top and won the 1912 Presidents Cup. With five games to go, four teams were within two games of each other. But Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and New York could not overtake the Reds as they swept Richmond to clinch the championship. On defense, the team was anchored by pitcher Owen Chaney who went 18-10 with a 2.77 ERA. He also led the league with 212 strikeouts. The offense was led by Wash Teal, who won the batting title with a .356 batting average and also led the league with a .475 on base percentage and 94 runs scored. The 1913 Pittsburgh Keystones Finishing the season with a 74-52 record, Pittsburgh dominated the United League in 1913. They were in first for practically the entire season and really got hot at the end of the year. One of the great stories of the 1913 season was Denis Pendleton. Pendleton was a 38-year-old pitcher who was traded from Chicago in 1912. He made little impact in that season, but came back and used his experience to dominate United League hitting. In 26 starts, Pendleton went 20-4, becoming the first 20-game-winner of the United League. His 2.28 ERA was bested only by his teammate Carlos Burrell. On offense, the team was led by right fielder Ferdinand Witherspoon. He topped the league with 66 RBIs, hit for a .301 average, and hit 6 home runs. The 1914 Reading Reds The first Presidents Cup Series took place in 1914, a match-up between the United League Pennant winners, Reading, and the Columbia League Pennant winners, the Chicago Whales. The Whales, in their first season, put together the best record in the history of the league at the time, going 81-45. However, the Reds, who went 71-55, played extremely well in the series. After losing game one, the team went on to win the next five games. In the sixth and deciding game, Reading came back from a one run deficit in the 8th inning by scoring five runs and went on to win 9-4. On the mound, Owen Chaney was the anchor of the rotation. Going 21-10, he had a 1.90 ERA and struck out 252 men, the most in the UBA's three year history. On offense, it was center fielder Wash Teal. The 35-year-old hit just .252, but hit 22 doubles, 8 triples, and 7 home runs. The 1915 Chicago Whales The Chicago Whales were looking for revenge in 1915. In the previous season, they won more games than any other team had in the leagues short history, but played very poorly in the series and lost to the Reading Reds. This year, the team once again won the Columbia League pennant, but took advantage of their opponent, the Washington Grays, and won in eight contests, five games to three. The team had a great pitching staff, but was truly led by Mississippi native Whitey Upchurch, a 29-year-old who posted his second straight 20+ win season in his second season in the league. His 22-11 record and 227 K's were the best in the Columbia League. The only Columbia League offensive leader the Whales had was Connie Hayward, the team's third baseman. He led his league with 76 RBIs. But one of the team's best producers was second baseman Duck Bucher, who hit .277 but had a whopping 34 doubles, which was good for second best in the entire Association. Last edited by ryanivr; 07-07-2009 at 08:38 PM.

06-27-2009, 04:28 PM	#3
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Hall of Heroes & Legends Last edited by ryanivr; 07-05-2009 at 07:45 AM.

06-27-2009, 04:29 PM	#4
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Franchise History Baltimore Terrapins (1914 - pres) 1914: Inaugural Season Boston Shipbuilders (1915 - pres) 1915: Inaugural Season Brooklyn Titans (1916 - pres) Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1914 - 1915) 1914: Inaugural Season 1916: Brooklyn Tip-Tops sold, nickname changes to Titans Chicago Orphans (1912 - pres) 1912: Inaugural Season Chicago Whales (1914 - pres) 1914: Inaugural Season 1914: Columbia League Pennant Winners 1915: Presidents Cup Champions Cleveland Maroons (1912 - pres) 1912: Inaugural Season Detroit Wolverines (1915 - pres) 1915: Inaugural Season Indiana Blues (1916 - pres) St. Paul Saints (1915) 1915: Inaugural Season 1916: St. Paul Saints move to Indiana and become Indiana Blues Kansas City Packers (1914 - pres) 1914: Inaugural Season New York Gothams (1912 - pres) 1912: Inaugural Season Newark Peppers (1914 - pres) 1914: Inaugural Season Philadelphia Centennials (1915 - pres) 1915: Inaugural Season Reading Reds (1912 - pres) 1912: Inaugural Season 1912: Presidents Cup Champions 1914: Presidents Cup Champions St. Louis Terriers (1914 - pres) 1914: Inaugural Season Washington Grays (1913 - pres) Richmond Cardinals (1912 - pres) 1912: Inaugural Season 1913: Richmond Cardinals move to Washington, DC and become Washington Grays. 1915: United League Pennant Winners Pittsburgh Keystones (1912 - pres) 1912: Inaugural Season 1913: Presidents Cup Champions Defunct Franchises Cincinnati Ruby Legs (1912) 1912: Inaugural Season 1913: Team expelled from league due to poor management and bad attendance. Washington Statesmen (1912) 1912: Inaugural Season 1913: Owner Hugh McKinnon forced to give up franchise after declaring bankruptcy. Last edited by ryanivr; 07-09-2009 at 07:51 PM.

06-27-2009, 04:29 PM	#5
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	United Baseball Association Leaderboard Last edited by ryanivr; 07-05-2009 at 07:46 AM.

06-27-2009, 04:30 PM	#7
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	W.A. Willan Announces United League NEW YORK, NY. November 28, 1911 - William Abbot Willman of the Willman Railroad Co. issued a statement from the Hotel Imperial in New York City last night announcing the formation of a new baseball league that will begin play in April of 1912. When asked where the new teams will play, Willman responded "We are currently in discussions with twelve possible franchises, but I can not make any statements on how many teams will play next season. We hope to have at least eight, but ten or twelve is a possibility." As of today, there has not been an official reaction from the American or National Leagues. Last edited by ryanivr; 06-27-2009 at 04:46 PM.

06-27-2009, 04:59 PM	#8
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	United League Reveals New Plans READING, PA. January 15, 1912 - United League President W.A. Willman announced new plans for the league last night. "Baseball is a fantastic sport. There is enough to go around for everyone," he said last night as he announced the hopes and desires of the outlaw baseball league. "There is no such thing as too much good baseball, and good baseball is what we will offer. Does anyone really believe that the 400 players under contract to the teams of the American and National League are the only people who can play this great game? We do not want a war. We will not start a war. We will not attempt to bring players here that are already under contract with those teams. But if they start a war, we will fight it. And we will win." "We have a lot to offer players who are not under contract. Players in the two other leagues are tied up under the reserve clause. Players in our league, after eight seasons of play, will be free to sign with any of our teams. There are thousands of players in high schools and colleges that now have more choices. Black ballplayers that are banned from joining the other two leagues are welcomed to sign contracts with our teams." "We will arrange our schedule so that teams that share cities with major league clubs will play the majority of their home games while the other team is away. This means that baseball fans in those cities will get baseball nearly every day from April to September. We are in this business to bring baseball to baseball fans, and that is what we will do." "Finally, I would like to announce the first franchise of the United League. I will own a team located in my home city of Reading. Expect more news about this team and others in the next few weeks." Last edited by ryanivr; 06-27-2009 at 05:00 PM.

06-27-2009, 05:05 PM	#9
Al_Boe Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 29	nice start, can san francisco get a team?

06-27-2009, 05:18 PM	#11
Al_Boe Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 29	right, true.

06-27-2009, 06:00 PM	#12
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	United League Meeting NEW YORK, NY. February 17, 1912 - Yesterday, President Willman of the United League presided over a meeting between the twelve prospective owners for the new league. Eight of the twelve men were: Jack O'Connor, Chicago; Charles White, New York; W.A Willman, Reading; High McKinnon, Washington; E.C. Landgraf, Richmond; W.L. Murphy, Cleveland; J.J. Ryan, Cincinnati; and Marshall Henderson, Pittsburgh. Four other potential franchise owners were there but their names were not released. However, we have learned that the four men were looking to own a franchise in Brooklyn, Baltimore, Manhattan, and Buffalo.

06-27-2009, 08:20 PM	#13
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Eight Franchises to Begin Play in April READING, PA. March 1, 1912 - In a bulletin released from the office of President Willman of the United League, it was announced yesterday that eight franchises will begin play in April. The Chicago Orphans, owned by Jack O'Conner of O'Connor & Whitfield Oil. New York Gothams, owned by Charles White of White Shipbuilders, Inc. Reading Reds, owned by William Willman of the Willman Railroad Co. Washington Statesmen, owned by Hugh McKinnon of McKinnon Automobiles. Richmond Cardinals, owned by E.C. Landgraf, the son of oil baron Simon Landgraf. Cleveland Maroons, owned by W.L. Murphy of Glover & Murphy Steel. Cincinnati Ruby Legs, owned by J.J. Ryan, the son of Malcolm Ryan, owner of Ryan Rail Co. Pittsburgh Keystones, owned by Marshall Henderson, a real-estate mogul.

06-27-2009, 08:53 PM	#14
norva13x Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 476	This sounds really neat! I look forward to watching it unfold

06-27-2009, 10:23 PM	#16
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Cleveland May Leave United League CLEVELAND, OH. March 10, 1912 - With just a few weeks to go before the start of the inaugural United League season, the Cleveland Maroons, owned by W.L. Murphy may not make it to opening day. Murphy has been very quiet lately on his plans. With very limited backing, Murphy still has not been able to lease a stadium for his Maroons to play in. With many other teams already down south practicing in the warm weather, Murphy believes that going ahead with his original plans could be a financial disaster.

06-27-2009, 10:25 PM	#17
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	United League Teams Still Need Parks NEW YORK, NY. March 15, 1912 - With less the one half of a month left, the United League's future is looking grim. Only two teams, the Chicago Orphans and the Cincinnati Ruby Legs have secured a lease on a ballpark for the 1912 season. With limited financial backing, most owners do not have enough capital to build their own parks. And with every single outlaw league before this ending in a colossal financial failure, ballpark owners are reluctant to lease out their fields. President Willman will hold a press conference tomorrow to discuss the future of the league.

06-27-2009, 10:26 PM	#18
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	United League Meeting, Owners Create Tentative Schedule NEW YORK, NY. March 17, 1912 - Yesterday, the eight United League owners met to discuss the future of the league and the schedule for the inaugural season if it does indeed happen. "As you all know, things aren't looking great for the United League so I will be frank with you. We need a miracle. Six of the eight teams do not currently have a home field and have two weeks to secure a lease for the 1912 season. If they fail to secure ballparks, we will have to put the league on hold indefinitely. Maybe we can come back in 1913." Willman did not announce an exact schedule, but did mention that a tentative schedule was created. "With Cleveland not sure of their own future, we can not announce a schedule at this time."

06-27-2009, 10:38 PM	#19
Al_Boe Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 29	dum dum dum Im lovin this! (and i love how you are posting alot. I have ootp dynasty board up all day to read, and i love how every time i refresh, i see a new post to read.