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Eckstein 4 Prez · 11-24-2007, 11:43 AM

THE 1877 SEASON BEGINS

The National League enters its second season in some financial trouble. With the Philadelphia and New York clubs banished by President William Hulbert, the league now has a decidedly western flavor, with Boston and Hartford the only east coast cities remaining. Also, due to financial pressures Hartford will no longer be playing its home games in the city of Hartford, but over 100 miles away in Brooklyn, New York.

Among the western cities, Cincinnati, St. Louis and Louisville are also rather financially troubled. Indeed, only Hulbert's own Chicago club is the picture of financial health. It seems imperative that the league have a good pennant race this season, or it may not survive to see its third year.

11-24-2007, 11:43 AM	#66 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,122	THE 1877 SEASON BEGINS The National League enters its second season in some financial trouble. With the Philadelphia and New York clubs banished by President William Hulbert, the league now has a decidedly western flavor, with Boston and Hartford the only east coast cities remaining. Also, due to financial pressures Hartford will no longer be playing its home games in the city of Hartford, but over 100 miles away in Brooklyn, New York. Among the western cities, Cincinnati, St. Louis and Louisville are also rather financially troubled. Indeed, only Hulbert's own Chicago club is the picture of financial health. It seems imperative that the league have a good pennant race this season, or it may not survive to see its third year. __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.