The Washington herald., 1912-12-22
By W. J. MACBETH.

New York, Dec 2L-Absolute harmony
prevails in the National League for the
first time in many years. For this pleas
ing condition Of affairs President Tom
Lynch is largely responsible. The execu-
tive under whose administration the
parent major league has met with such
UNQUALIFIED prosperity. was reelected to
Office for another year. John A. Heydler
was chosen secretary for a period OF
three more seasons. and was handed a
flattering increase in salary as a testi-
monial to his worth.
Lynch was unanimously returned 10
office But better still his erstwhile ira
ducers proved his stoutest champions.
Charles II. Ebbets. who was reported TO
have six Endorsements for the name OF
Robert Brown, of Louisville. proposed
new term for the present incumbent. and
&c. Webb Murphy, of the Cubs, seconded
the motion. Only one ballot was neces-
sary to make the choice unanimous.
It was the first time in dozen years
that some sort of scandal fight did not
develop over the annual election. But
this time there was no chance for a fight.
Tom Lynch assured himself another
term by so ably conducting the charges
against Horace FOgel. which resulted In
this former president of the Phillies being
forever barred from the deliberations OF
the National League. Under the cir
cumstances a reputation of Lynch, after
he had so ably proven his case, would
have put the National League in very
ludicrous position.
Example Is Good.
1t would not be at all surprising il a
year hence Tom Lynch or his successor
should be returned to office for a long
term of years The trial Of Fogel re-
suited in great good. II showed the Ma
tional League magnates the absurdity of
their petty squabbles and proved to
them the great benefit of conducting their
affairs like gentlemen and sportsmen.
The long term of President Ban John
son In the American League has proved
the greatest good to the young major
and its EXAMPLE is likely to be followed
in the immediate future.
The National League seems to have
put down finally that certain element
which heretofore has caused all the
racket. Charles Fl. Ebbets broke up the
ring when he learned his friend Horace
Fogel had "dutched'' himself so badly.
Charles W. Murphy had to whip into
line with the vast majority. He may
consider himself very fortunate finan-
cier that he was not implicated in trea-
son with Fogel Murphy was cunning
enough to escape by hedging. But he
was taught a mighty fine lesson lie
was forced to go on record as opposed
to loose talk on organized baseball al
fairs. Since thus going on record Murphy
has been a very, very quiet promoter
Murphy's power in the National League
has been broken for all time AS
whole the club presidents have improved
In the past five years. Fogel Is out anu
Murphy Is silenced. Ebbets has hned up
for lac and order. The league lost
very able general in John T. Brush out
Mr., Hemstead, his successor Is man
~ brains who intends to pattern his
ways after the really successful, men OF
his league. Jim Gaffney, the new owner
OF the Boston Nationals, Is very SEN
sibIe man and has added mucn tone 10
the organization.
Trade PIeases Fans.
Everybody about New York is delighted
with the interleague trade which will
bring Frank Chance to New York as
Of the Highlanders. His pres
ence here should prove great boon to
the game. Just imagine the interest
that win be aroused with the peerless
leader bidding for patronage against
the mighty John McGraw. 1t is believed
that the former idol Of the Cubs will be
able TO make real contender out OF