New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-10


N. E. YOUNG.
aNckn Young. as ne is popularity known, was born
in Amsterdam this state and at an early age began
playing cricket and about the breaking ouu Oh one
Rebellion he was regarded one of our pest pro
auctions, playing frequently on selecUeu eio'0N' ~
George and Harry Wright
Cricket was too tedious to become popular among
peope who desired quick action in terminating game
and the PLAYERS Observing this, they dnfted into
baseball and were among the most proncieht az Vhe
game. IT,,
country upon the firing on the Union flag over
Sumter and after serving for time at the front was
detailed 10 Washington as clerk and then anu thelc
resumed baseball, and at the outset displayed rare guam
fcations as an organizer This was speedily notloeu oy
the Young and ambitious players In Washington ana
"Nickp was at once assigned 10 the field In one Oh
the local climbs and made an officer of the organization
In wear OF so he with A, G. NILS at present pres
DENT OF the New-York Athletic Club and formerly
president of the National League, and Charles F. Coon
late Assistant Secretary Of the United States Treasury
formed the famous Olympic Club, of Washington. VINO
for many years were the champions Of the South
young was a valuable member of the nine and played
In the field and at base and for several seasons
led his club in batting. he was faithful and hard
working player and considered one of the speedest
runners IN the country.
While hc was playing with the Olympcs a National
Climb of Rockford, III White Stockings, Of Chicago;
Forest City, Of Cleveland Haymakers, OF Troy
Mutuas Unions Atlantcs and Eckfords, OF THIS Guy
AthletNs and Keysttes, Of Philadelphia; Marylands'
Of Baltimore; Olympics and Nationals, Of Washington,
and the Red Stockings Of Cincinnati, and he was
elected the secretary Of the same which place he
has held mp to the present time. which embraces
period of more than twenty years and under the
many changes which the Leagues have undergone
Mr. Young has kept complete record Of all the meet
ings Of the various associations, record OF each
climbs performance and also of each Individual player
which is q marvel for neatness and accuracy
Upon the retirement of A. G. Mills from the
presidency of the National League years ago. the
managers Of the several clubs turned at to Mick"
Young and unanimously selected him president which
place he holds to-day, in connection with that OF
secretary Of the League and also chairman and secre
tary of the National Board Of Control and that readers
may form some idea of the labor performed by this
"maInsprngp of the National game, passage is
quoed from recent letter from President Young TO
friend in this city "My work is simply fearful. With
the single exception Of the American Association
am looking otter the affairs of every professional asso
citation in the country. The National Agreement
must live. 1t the cornerstone of honest baseball"
Mr. Young is to baseball at large what the second
baseman is TO nine the keynote Of the organize
ton He has been loyal to the National League
since the organization formed in this city on Feb
ruary ., 1876. This meeting was brought about by
the efforts Of William A. Hubert, of Chicago
Who was afterward elected president and has
since been called the Father Of the League"
At that meeting Morgan G. Buckley, ex-Gov-
Of Connecticut acted chairman and Harry"
Wright temporary secretary. At the organization
meeting Mr. Buckley elected president and y.
Z. Young secretary. Mr.. Young's salary at that
time was S4OO a year. Now 1t is something like ten
times that amount, and never q salary more con-
sclentoisly earned.
The writer has enjoyed the social acquaintance Of
President Young, visit to whose attractive home In
the suburbs of Washington pleasure long to be
remembered. Mrs. Young is a most estmable lady
the mother Of several interesting children. Mrs
Young has made study Of the baseball situation and
Is OF valuable assistance 10 her husband In performing
his ardu0us statistical duties pertaining 10 keeping
correct record Of all clubs and players wording under
the formidable National Agreement. Mr.. Young has
been player umpire and owner. and yet he has not
an enemy in the word in spite of the fact that he is
sometimes referred 10 Old Nick"
In speaking Of his past experience Mr.. Young once
said 90 The writer that the hardest road Of his Official
life was when he was an umpire. Young is the one
friend Of the umpire to-day, and that misused indtv
dual knows that the watchful eye Of "OM Nick"
is looking him, and that TO him he can go for
consolation encouragement and advice
When score of years ago Young was umpiring a
game Of baseball in Chicago some Of the hot-headed
spectators took exception 10 his rulings and 1t looked
lot a uine as II the poor umpire would DC hOVo0l'
AT the close of the game the crowd collected threat
eningly around the umpire, apparently intent upon
dong him personal injury. Hubert was then presl-
dent Of the Chicago club and rushing on the neid ne
walked up 90 Young and taking him kindly by the
arm, said
You did we'll, old man. You umpired trst-class
game. In fact, ] liked your rulings 50 well That
would like 10 talk the baseball situation with
you Come down to my house and have dinner with
me-
Hulbert's cheering words affected the angry crowd
like oil troubled waters and the two men walked
out OF the grounds arm n-arm, the sometime nfurated
crowd respectfully making way for them 10 pass
through.
Young is so devoted TO baseball that the names
Of his children connected with the game. Most
OF the children named after the owners Of the
various clubs in the League The one girl is named
Harriet SOden Young after the wife OF President soden
Of the Boston club.
Young Is small man physically, but he has the
broad brow that distinguishes Of executive ability
lie has a kindly word for everybody vet he is an |
artist in evadng prying shafts at diplomatic secrets
Mr.. Young IS about five feet six inches in height
and weighs about us pounds. In spite Of his long
service he played shortStOp in game at Asbuy Park
three years ago and he played IL well, too. A. q. |
hpaldng played first base In that game, John b. Day
pitched, A. L. Reach played second base, and the |
other places were filed by men who owned the other
league clubs. There were amusing features in |
that game. II found ut the last moment that |
uniforms could Dot be secured. and the game was