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.
During the 1887 season, racial separation became the norm in some minor leagues. Weldy was appalled by a report that the Tri-State League (which succeeded the Ohio State League) had abandoned its integration policy. He wrote a letter to the league's president in March 1888, condemning the decision.