The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
HEYDLER IS FAVORED
Will Probably Be Next Pres
ident of National League.
HARRY PULLIAM DETERMINED
Declares lie VIII Resign Unless
Upheld in His Fight Against the
blacklist American Association
Teams Plan to Play the Major
League Clubs Next Spring.

John Heydler. Of this city. may soon
succeed Harry c. Pulliam as president
of the National League.
Pulliam has given out a positive state
ment in which he says that he viii
hand In his resignation next month IN
less he is upheld by his league in his
fight against the blacklist adopted by
the National Association at its last meet
ing. To win, Pulliam must force Garry
Hermann, of Cincinnati, into line Herr
mann is obstinate. and unless there is an
amicable settlement Pulliam viii give up
baseball and the National League will be
called upon TO elect his successor.
OF all of the men who have been men
toned for the position Heydler seems to
he the best qualified. For several years
ne has been secretary of the league
While serving in this capacity he has
handled many of the most important sub
Jects affecting baseball and has shown
such excellent Judgment and foresight that
Western writers have started a boom
which il is expected will land the popular
secretary in the highest position within
the gift Of the league.
The other possibility for the presidency
is James a. Hart former owner of the
Chicago Nationals. Since selling the
Windy City franchise, two years ago,
Hart has been engaged in the gravel
business in Chicago, and it is doubtful
if he would De willing 10 accept the Office
present probably, better informed on the
baseball situation than any one connected
with the parent organization. and that
he viii ascend the throne in case Pulliam
steps down is the belief Of those who
are familiar with the inside workings Of
the National League. The magnates could
not make a more popular choice.
The fact that most of the American As
sOciation clubs have practically arranged
exhibition dates with major league teams
for next spring indicates clearly that the
magnates have finally given up the idea
Of invading Chicago this year st. Paul
was the last club 10 fan in line arrang-
ing spring dates.
The following special from Chicago gives
be no invasion Of Chicago by the AmeTi-
can Association-this year. While it has
been the general impression the minor
league men abandoned the invasion idea
at the time the national commission re-
fused their request for a peaceabIe en-
trance into the city, the club owners them
selves did not give up the plan until a
~
the leading spirits OF the American AS
ISOLATION in Milwaukee,
The fact that such a conference was
held, and that the decision was made to
defer for the present an plans for l0cat-
ing Chicago was learned from a reliable
source close to the promoters OF the in
vasion. Lack of time TO complete their
plans before the opening OF the season
was given as the chief reason for aban-
doning the step which would have re-
suited in a baseball war.
THE idea Of invading Chicago, how
ever, has not been abandoned altogether
by the would-be warriors, according TO
the best obtainable information. and is
merely delayed to await the developments
OF another season.
Manager Niesen, of the Chicago Gunth-
ers, is said 20 be rather disappointed be-
cause his star pitcher. KeeIev. signed a
contract with Joe Cantillon to pitch for
Washington. He told friend If he knew
which one of CanullOn's pitchers was
thought best of by the manager he would
20 after him, and try TO sign him for the
Gunther team. The friend approached
Can1liioI' ana toid MN Nlesen was going
',, go w. ~ ,t'ill..s '3I Desl pitcher ne
"Go hack and ten Nieeen tSat L[asIa,, ~ -, -
the best pitcher I've got.,' was CantiIIo,'s
reply.-Exchange
Inc novelty or leaving the changing Of
the baseball rules TO the players and
uli'l'lleS' dS sussesIed Dy ChaIley COM
isAey several uayS ago is TIP worth
'i'e seilous CONSIDERATION OF the club
o"i'eiS' ne american League mas
strong committee IN Comiskey, Mack and
HrlII'h' three men who have been stars
IN lheL DAY olt the National League
1ss - 0ol' ''oSeu OF clup owners
g,J l-1 80 pay ga '''e same
oo.'iludIy kicking
'-Iuu' ''-e i'.'1s' Wv, Il tile captain oi
-. 80. '.,lu '-ls uili'IIes made the
90 - -''J pc '.S !. M'uiu IoI uHIe 70 KICK
sue Cai'alH' anu al Lut bdt the umpire
"'1 -. .Iei1.l ,-ielIi nrI without JOKING.
fittad - 5abbIa ,tt', ~ 'i5 1'i same OeS'
There is one contract sent out from
which the Detroit baseball officials do M,
expect To hear. If they do If viii cause
s,,rrrisa o,5 to,- The s. .,,o -. -
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