READING, PA. August 29, 1912 - After a grueling 126 games, the Reading Reds have come out on top and have won the leagues first annual Presidents Cup.
"This was exactly what we were hoping for," said W.A. Willman, owner of the Reds and league president. "Obviously, I'm incredibly excited that my Reds won the first Presidents Cup. But as league president, this year went as well as we could have hoped. We were a little worried about league balance. It could have been one team in the lead the entire season with no excitement. But with five games left, there were four teams that had a legitimate shot at winning. That's what we love."
"In the American and National Leagues, money wins championships. The teams with the most money get the best amateur players. We have taken a revolutionary step and introduced an amateur draft. Next March, each team will be able to select ten players in a draft format, with the worst team from this year picking first, and the Reds picking last. While money will definitely allow teams to sign the best veteran players, the amateur draft will give a much better balance to the league."
"Changes may come in the offseason. While this season was a rousing success for many teams, it is possible that teams will want to leave the league. But overall, I have to take the time to declare the United League a success."
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