The American League gives Ban Johnson a raise to $15,000 for the remaining four years of his contract.

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1906 – The American League gives Ban Johnson a raise to $15,000 for the remaining four years of his contract.

William Ambrose Hulbert, president of the National League 1876.

William Hulbert is reelected president of the National League

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1877 – William Hulbert is reelected president of the National League. The Hartford Dark Blues are dropped from the league.

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The American League gives Ban Johnson a raise to $15,000 for the remaining four years of his contract.

William Hulbert is reelected president of the National League

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