During the 1887 season, racial segregation began to become the official policy in certain minor leagues. Weldy was outraged by a report that the Tri-State League (successor to the Ohio State League) had abandoned racial integration. In March 1888, he wrote a letter to the league's president protesting the decision.
In the late 19th century, racial segregation began to take hold in some minor leagues during the 1887 season. Weldy was deeply disturbed by a report that the Tri-State League (which replaced the Ohio State League) had abandoned its policy of integrating teams. He wrote a letter to the league's president in March 1888, expressing his strong objections.