John S. Barnes
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- Jan 13, 1891The Business of the Ballpark: Baseball's Early Labor Disputes in the NorthwestIn 1891, the Pacific Northwest Baseball League met in Tacoma to institute strict player contracts and salary caps, signaling the end of the 'wild west' era of professional athletics in Washington.Tacoma Hotel, Tacoma, WA
- Feb 16, 1891The Contract War for Seattle’s Baseball ManagerA power struggle in the minor leagues pits Seattle's local boosters against the board of control over the fate of Abner Powell.Seattle, WA
- May 27, 1892Seattle's Baseball Team Defeats PortlandA strong start in the first inning secures a victory for the home team at Madison Street Park.Madison Street Park, Seattle, WA
- Aug 30, 1892The Ball Club Breaks Up and the Boys Scatter for WinterSeattle's professional nine pockets its benefit-game proceeds, cancels the barnstorming trip east, and dissolves — leaving a dozen players to find work from Butte to Omaha.Seattle, WA
- Sep 12, 1892The Collapse of the Pacific Northwest LeagueA post-mortem on the professional baseball association in Tacoma and Seattle highlights the 'salary evil' that led to its ruin.Tacoma, WA