The Brotherhood meets and expels members who have signed National League contracts

On December 18, 1889 — The Brotherhood meets and expels members who have signed National League contracts, including Jack Glasscock, John Clarkson, Kid Gleason, and George Miller. Among those expelled, Jake Beckley, Joe Mulvey, and Ed Delahanty will eventually jump back to the Players League and be reinstated.

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