March 5 in Philadelphia Phillies History: A business wrangle in the National League ends in a weakening of the league’s famous 50 cents admission standard. (1886)

On March 5, 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

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