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Labor and capital in 19th century baseball

"This work explores the early history of professional baseball in the United States, the factors that contributed to the player rebellion of 1890, and the rebellion's impact on the player-owner relationship. Appendices include a roster of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings; the First Reserve Agreement, Section 18 of the Standard Player's Contract; and commentary and legal documents"--Provided by publisher.

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Labor and capital in 19th century baseball
2005, McFarland & Company
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Table of Contents

Introduction
The origins of professional baseball in the United States
The development of the American Association and the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs : baseball becomes big business
The player-owner relationship in the mature baseball industry
Business and labor in the 19th century : the changing relationship in the baseball industry
The baseball player as worker
The formation and development of the Brotherhood of Professional Base Ball Players
The adversaries : John Montgomery Ward and Albert Goodwill Spalding
The Players' National League of Base-Ball Clubs
Retreat and defeat : consolidation
Aftermath : 1891-1901.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Jefferson, N.C
Other Titles
Labor and capital in nineteenth century baseball

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
796.357/64097309034
Library of Congress
GV875.A1 G45 2005, GV875.A1G45 2005, GV875.A1 G45 2006

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL3409400M
ISBN 10
078642169X
LCCN
2005025350
Goodreads
2543433

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