 The Superbas lodged a complaint against the Reds , claiming that Kelley was still under their control , seeking compensation from the Reds . However , the other NL owners saw the situation as a coup for their league , and compelled Hanlon to drop his complaint . Kelley did not immediately report to Cincinnati , instead traveling to Boston to attempt to convince members of the Boston Americans to join him in the NL . Kelley joined the Reds on July 31 . 
