The origins and history of the all-American girls professional baseball league
By: Merrie A. Fidler ; foreword by Jean Cione.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 390
Subjects: All-American Girls Professional Baseball League -- History.; Baseball for women -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.