The origins and history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League /

"This study begins with a brief history of women's softball, noting its importance as a precursor to, and talent pool for, women's professional baseball. Next the book investigates changing league administration and organization. Publicity and promotional philosophy and practices rece...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fidler, Merrie A., 1943-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]
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Online Access:Table of contents
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Summary:"This study begins with a brief history of women's softball, noting its importance as a precursor to, and talent pool for, women's professional baseball. Next the book investigates changing league administration and organization. Publicity and promotional philosophy and practices receive particular attention. Later chapters cover team administrative structure, team managers, and chaperones"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:x, 390 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-374) and index.
ISBN:0786422432 (illustrated case : alk. paper)