The Washington herald., 1909-11-19
HEYDLER is In TOWN
Refuses to Talk of Coming
National League Election.
THINKS WELL OF McALEER
Washington Man Believes Nationals
Have Made Wise Move in Selecting
Norfolk as Spring Training Camp.
Thinks Double Umpire system Has
Come to Stay-Other Views.
Nv WILLIAM PEET.


John A. Heydler. Of washington. presi-
dent OF the National League since the
death Of Harry Pullam. and likely to be
president OF that organization for some
time 10 come, reached the National Capt.
tai yesterday afternoon. where he viii
remain until tonight
Now you know that I am not in q po-
siLion to talk about the coming cleo
ton at our league meeting said Mr..
Heydler TO the writer last night. Il can
not tell whether 1 am likely TO be re-
elected or not-in fact. am not bother
ing about it one way or the other. Just
remember that since the death OF Presi-
dent Puliam I have been forced TO take
the reins. and there has been 80 much
work TO DO that I have hardly had time
10 think. The question Of a league presi-
dent IS entirely up 70 the league. II the
managers wish 10 have me serve, all
very well and good. / viii do my best
What about the opposition and the
apparent hostile attitude assumed toward
you by President Murphy. Of the Chicago
uubs?' the writer asked.
Nothing 10 Say About Murphy
Mr.. Heydler replied with a smile: 81
am sure I don't know anything about
Mr.. Murphy. except what I've read in
the newspapers. I have no comments 20
make whatever. The question will be set
tied once and for all al our annual meet
Ing next month
President Heydler was asked n any i'm
portant issues would be brought up at
the National League meeting. and re-
piled that, so far as ne knew, nothing
but routine business would be transacted.
4e believed that tie session would be a
harmonious one with the principal topic
ON the finances Of the organization and
reports Of the various committees.
Asked II the National League would
adopt permanently the double umpire sys-
TEN Mr.. IIeydler replied: 'That / cannot
cav. but 7 believe they will. for the rea-
son that the public demands IL. and you
know the public supports baseball and
must be considered"
AT first" said Mr.. Heydler. II was
much opposed 20 the double umpire sys-
TEN, believing that confusion would arise.
and that there would DO twice as much
kicking as formerly, on account of two
men being on the job. but. from the way
matters have progressed during the past
season. nfutNe lldL llt hoAhlf Aill-
pire system is more popular with the pub
lie This matter. however. is up 10 the
league, and not for the president to de-
eide"
Norfolk Il All Right.
Asked to give his ideas about the Wash
inEton club selecting Norfolk as a train
ing camp next spring instead OF Texas
or some other Southern place. Mr.. Heyd-
Ter replied .I can remember way back
20 the time 7 was umpiring around these
diggipgs. and il you can show me any
better weather during March than that
which the local climate produces. I would
like 20 know where II is. L think that
Manager McAleer made n wise move n
selecting such a place as Norfolk. The
washington players will derive just as
much, IL not more, benefit than training
in Texas, and with an even break on The
part Of the weather man. believe th'
team Will be IN better shape than those
who have decided 10 train way dowr
South.
'1 have met Mr.. AIcAlecr severa
times" said Mr. Heydler, and have beer
much impressed with him. I think th'
washington club has made no mlstak,
in signing such man 70 take Charg'
OF the baseball team. He impressed ms
very favorably."
According 10 the National League presi
dent. he has been In Washington bu
twice since March ]. and then only Z
stay a few hours. showing how much de
nand on his time the affairs OF tn
league have taken.
The writer believes that when the an
nual meeting OF the National League &
held. John Heydler VIII be the unanimou
choice for president
Chubby Charley Murphys suggestion
that Pop Arson be named for such POSI-
ton. is a huge joke, and doubtless Intend
ed for such by the Cubs president