February 18 in Oakland Athletics History: American Association owners dismiss league President Allen W. Thurman and replace him with Louis Kramer of Cincinnati (1891)

[adrotate banner=”49″] On February 18 1891 — American Association owners dismiss league President Allen W. Thurman and replace him with Louis Kramer of Cincinnati. The owners also denounce the National Agreement, launching a new war with the rival National League. The owners are unhappy with Thurman

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