Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-11
HEYYDLER HEADS
 NATIONAL LEAGUE


 and trea zurer Of, the National lea eua at it's annual meeting here to- night The three offices are combined ed fer the first time since 1907.
 New York, Dec 10.-Mr. Heydlef was unanimously elected for a term of three years. He had been acting president since the resignallon c! John K. Tener, last su.amer. lie had acted as president once previously af- tef the death of President Pulliam in 1909 until his successor, Thomas J. Lynch. was elected; He is thoroughly conversant with every detail or the national game, having been. connected with the National League executive or flee for the last 15 years. =
 MT. Heydler was born at Lafarge- vile. N. r., July 10th, 1869. His first professional experience in baseball was as national league umpire in l 1898, when the double umpire system was first established. Prior to that he i was writer on Sporting life and the ! Washington Star, and subsequently he was sporting editor of the Washington Post
 In 1902, at the request of President ] Pulliam, he compiled the National lea. l que averages for that season and he became the presidents private secre- tary in 1903 In 1907 when the office of president-secretary- of the National league was split, MT. Heydler was appointed secretary, position he has filled ever since.
 Prior to the election of President Heydler, two other names were infor- mally discussed, but neither was put in nomination. These were John c. Toole, lawyer of this city, who, for years has been the legal adviser, of some of the league members, and Robt. w. Brown a newspaper man of Louisville, Ky.
 1 In his report as acting president 1 to the National league members today, MT. Heydler said among other things:
 Other problems are not of the game itself-for that is in good favor here, and wherever our soldiers and sailors have taken it. But in concentrated form our real problems consist of placing the business end of the game on business basis Every club in a l as it does, one of eight big cOmmuni- ties. should have a chance to make a profit.
 l There is no reason why big stride toward this end should not be made at this particular time; for all the essential required are unity of action by and with all governing baseball 1 bodies.
 'This league has always been ready to consider projects looking to the good of the game. It believes strong ly and whole-heartedly in the national agreement that binds the great base ball organization for common good :; ! but it also believes that we'll consid- cred suggestions or appeals coming from either party to that agreement shall be entitled to and demand a re- spectful hearing from all
 "Emerging as we are from a five year blight of baseball war, and the worlds war. it is but natural that the financial strain should have been sev- ere. The wonder is that the organiza- tion itself survived and that It's circuit remains unshaken and intact. This is a matter of congratulation, not only for this league, but for all others that weathered this unparalleled period."
 The rules were changed so that in -ths future the Board of. Directors will consist of four members and the president, ex-offico, who will have 8 vote in case of tie.
 .Messrs. Hermann, Cincinnati, Eb- terts, Brooklyn; Baker, Philadelphia i; and Hempsted. New York, were elect ed directors for the ensuing year.
 There was no discussion as to the length of next seasons playing sche- dule or of joint session with the American League but action on either or both is expected to be taken at tomorrow's session. Up to q late hour tonight the. league members were debating proposed changes in the constitution and bylaws of the organization.
 President Baker, of the phladel- phia National League club, has of fered the position of manager, made vacant by the uncondition release of Pat Moran, to Pitcher Jack Coombs. The Brooklyn player is expected to give definite answer to the Phil adelphia club some time tomorrow.
 Coombs informed President Banter late tonight that he would not accept the offer.
 Chicago, Dec. 10.-The election of John Heydler, to the presidency of the National League was gratifying to President Ban Johnson, of the American league, with whom he will serve as a member of the National Baseball Commission. x
 Il am glad to hear that" President Johnson said tonight. "Heydler is ca pable and will make splendid presi- dent for the National League"
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