AL Spalding meets with the Chicago players and exacts from each man a pledge of total abstinence from drinking

On February 6, 1887, At Hot Springs‚ Arkansas‚ AL Spalding meets with the Chicago players and exacts from each man a pledge of total abstinence from drinking during the coming season. With the entire outfield gone from last year’s team and P Jim McCormick holding out at home in NJ‚ the champion White Stockings will have to rely on young players.

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