National League president Harry Pulliam, in ill health, is granted a leave of absence.

ByThis Day in Baseball February 18, 1909October 21, 2023

National League president Harry Pulliam, in ill health, is granted a leave of absence. The league secretary, John Heydler, assumes his duties. The NL abolishes Ladies Days, and sets a 25-player limit from May 15th to August 20th.

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