Inasmuch as the Cerole Francais in conclave assembled has with characteristic boldness decided to continue the ancient tradition by which its members are wont at this season to pit their prowess against that of the associated Teutons, it does now publicly hurl a gallic challenge to its friendly foes of the Deutscher Verein, inviting them to meet the as-yet-unconquered Cercle team anywhere and any day. It does, moreover, with excessive magnanimity not only offer to provide half of the liquid enticement customarily placed at first base, but also agrees to its being of entirely germanic nature. Wherefore the gallic twirlers have here affixed their seal.

Address reply to Cercle Francais Baseball Team.