On November 18, 1887 -- The National League adopts a new contract that spells out reserve provisions for the first time. The NL refuses to accept the players' demand that the salary be written out on all contracts, however.

TheĀ National LeagueĀ adopts a new contract that spells outĀ reserve provisionsĀ for the first time.

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1887Ā ā€“ TheĀ National LeagueĀ adopts a new contract that spells outĀ reserve provisionsĀ for the first time. The NL refuses to accept the playersā€™ demand that the salary be written out on all contracts, however.