1891Ā ā TheĀ American AssociationĀ passes out of existence after ten years as a settlement is finally reached with theĀ National League. Four AA clubs (St. Louis,Ā Louisville,Ā Washington, andĀ Baltimore) join the National Leagueās existing eight clubs to form a twelve-club league formally styled āThe National League and American Association of Professional Base Ball Clubs.ā The other four AA clubs are bought out for about $130,000. The NL will allow Sunday games for the first time but will retain its 50-cent minimum admission price.
1891Ā ā TheĀ American AssociationĀ passes out of existence after ten years as a settlement is finally reached with theĀ National League. Four AA clubs (St. Louis,Ā Louisville,Ā Washington, andĀ Baltimore) join the National Leagueās existing eight clubs to form a twelve-club league formally styled āThe National League and American Association of Professional Base Ball Clubs.ā The other four AA clubs are bought out for about $130,000. The NL will allow Sunday games for the first time but will retain its 50-cent minimum admission price.
