C. S. WEST Flushing, L. I.
J. W. BRINE Cambridge, Mass.
A. H. POMEROY Hartford, Ct
HIRST & LEACH Princeton, N. J.
A. W. SCOTT Stamford, Ct.
BRENNAN & DAVIS Bradford, Pa.
F. A. CLAPP & Co Worcester, Mass.
GEO. DART Tuxedo, N. Y.


WILLIAM A. HULBERT.

The late Mr. William A Hulbert may be justly considered as the Father of
the National League, for he it was who in 1875 was mainly instrumental in
bringing about the secession from the old National Professional Association
in 1875 which resulted in the establishment of the National League in 1876.
To Mr. Hulbert is due the credit of rescuing professional ball playing from
the abuses which prevailed in the ranks at the time he first became
connected with the Chicago Club. Especially to his persistent course in
refusing to consent to the reinstatement of any player expelled from a
professional club for crooked play, is the present honesty of the game due.
Mr. Hulbert was the second President of the National league, Mr. M G
Bulkely, the present Governor of Connecticut, being the League s first
President. Mr. Hulbert died in April, 1882 from heart disease. He was
essentially a reformer and in his business and social relations sincerity
and candor were marked characteristics. The National League adopted this
resolution at his death: _Resolved_ That to him alone is due the credit of
having founded the National League, and to his able leadership, sound
judgment and impartial management is the success of the League chiefly due.