As announced three weeks ago, the Players’ Association follows through on their threat to go on strike. The second midseason work stoppage in baseball history will last only two days, when the owners abandon their plan for a salary cap, a concept also strongly opposed by baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth.

On August 6, 1985 — As announced three weeks ago, the Players’ Association follows through on their threat to go on strike. The second midseason work stoppage in baseball history will last only two days, when the owners abandon their plan for a salary cap, a concept also strongly opposed by baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth.

 

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