The Kansas City Cowboys franchise is admitted to the American Association to replace the New York Metropolitans

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1888 – The Kansas City Cowboys franchise is admitted to the American Association to replace the New York Metropolitans. Even though the Mets were bought out by the Brooklyn Grays, their franchise is only considered suspended until suitable playing facilities in Manhattan can be found.

A business wrangle in the National League ends in a weakening of the league’s famous 50 cents admission standard.

A business wrangle in the National League ends in a weakening of the league’s famous 50 cents admission standard.

ByTom

1886 – A business wrangle in the National League ends in a weakening of the league’s famous 50 cents admission standard. The St. Louis Maroons and Philadelphia Phillies, the two clubs facing rival American Association teams with an admission of 25 cents, are allowed to charge a minimum of a quarter. Newcomers Washington Nationals and Kansas City Cowboys are stuck with the 50 cents minimum, but are given the option of selling three tickets for a dollar.