He recalled arriving in New York in June 1899 with $25 and 12 players. So little money was earned that at the end of the tour, Linares and two players were stranded in New York until money could be sent from Havana to pay for their return home.
He remembered arriving in New York in June 1899 with $25 and 12 players. Due to insufficient earnings, Linares and two players were left stranded in New York until money could be sent from Havana to cover their return home expenses.