An edition of Labor and capital in 19th century baseball
(2005)
Labor and capital in 19th century baseball
by Robert P. Gelzheiser
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"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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078642169X 9780786421695
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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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