Heydler Elected National League President Secretary and Treasurer
New York December John A Heydler was elected president secretary and treasurer of the National League at its annual meeting tonight The three offices are combined for the first time since 1907 He was unanimously chosen for a three year term He had been acting president since the resignation of John Keener last summer He had previously served as president after the death of President William until his successor Lywch was elected Heydler born July 11 1869 at LaFargeville NY He began in baseball as a National League umpire in 1898 and later wrote for The Washington Post He compiled the 1902 NL averages and served as the president's private secretary in 1903 He was appointed secretary in 1907 and has held the post since The league reduced its board of directors to eight two years ago with four club presidents and the president ex officio The new board expands the number of directors to eight
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Baseball Gossip and Rumors Stir 1919 Plans
Wilbert Roving rejected as prasinger of the Dodgers. George Foster of the Red Sox suspended for not reporting. Benny Kauff mails John Foster that he will start in New York. New York fans demand end to autocracy in baseball. Sunday baseball likely legal next session. Gov elect Smith supports plan. Branch Hickey may leave Cardinals to manage. Hendricks to receive gate. Walter Johnson doubted as star, fans weigh in. More NL players in service. minor leagues to resume in spring. George Stallings may seek job as Jim Gaffney takes Braves helm. pennant hopes rise for the Yankees in 1919 if pitching improves.
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George Stallings
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Baseball Board Meeting Minutes Noted Attendance and Refusal
Presidents Herrmann Ebbets Bakend Hempstead of the Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia and New York clubs attended with Arthur Wise Walter Hapgood Harry Hempstead John Foster Charles Abbets William Veach Barney Dreyfuss August Herrmann James C Jones and William Baker. Fred Mitchell the Chicago Cube president manager was barred from seating and refused to answer when questioned.
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August Herrmann
St Louis
James C Jones
William Baker
Fred Mitchell
Chicago Cube
Tech Noses Out Central In Extra Period
Tech defeated Central in a scholar basketball contest by a score of 15 to 14 in overtime. Gosnell scored from the foul line late in regulation and again in the extra period to seal the win for Tech.
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Business High to Meet Georgetown Preps in Saturday Basketball
Scholastic Sports by A. L. Knapp notes Business High School five will face Georgetown Preps in a close anticipated contest after both teams beat Western High. An Interclass track meet is at Technical High today with fourteen events. Freshmen Briags Meyers and O Connor at Eastern secure spots on the regular basketball squad. Burke and Herron of Western excel, Burke sinking six of seven, Herron three of four against Eastern. Gosnell of Tech shines, hitting nine of twelve attempts.
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Baseball League Chief Seeks Business Focus and Unity
Acting National League president Heydler reports the league should run baseball on a business basis. He cites unity among clubs and governing bodies, noting wartime strains, but celebrates the circuit's survival and suggests firms may profit if the sport aligns with its commercial end.
Big league stars in German march with Grover Alexander
Grover Cleveland Alexander leads major league veterans across the Rhine with four other well known players joining the U S Army. Clarence Mitchell, Chuch Ward, Otis Lambeth and Noyes are said to be in the same artillery battery as Alexander with Hank Gowdy likely heading to Bertin as part of the Rainbow Division.
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Braves Owners Meet Gaffney Obligations
James Gaffney, former owner of the Boston Nationals, said the Braves owners have paid all rent and interest owed and will continue to operate the club. He stated Wise settled matters last week and he will have nothing further to do with the club.
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