Baseball's Heartland War, 1902-1903 The Western League and American Association Vie for Turf, Players and Profits |
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| Author:
| Pajot, Dennis |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-6337-4 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95USD $3.00 |
Book Description:
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In 1901 a number of baseball owners decided to break away from the Western League and form a new league called the American Association. Over the next two years, the leagues battled each other for players, fans, and financial superiority. This narrative of that struggle details the business operations of the different clubs, the difficulties of securing property for ball parks, and the problem of players jumping contracts. It also chronicles the two playing seasons during the conflict.
In 1901 a number of baseball owners decided to break away from the Western League and form a new league called the American Association. Over the next two years, the leagues battled each other for players, fans, and financial superiority. This narrative of that struggle details the business operations of the different clubs, the difficulties of securing property for ball parks, and the problem of players jumping contracts. It also chronicles the two playing seasons during the conflict.