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How did Bill Veeck get the Philadelphia Phillies?
In the fall of 1942, Bill Veeck met with Gerry Nugent, president of the Philadelphia Phillies, to discuss the possibility of buying the struggling National League team.
What happened after the meeting between Bill Veeck and Gerry Nugent to discuss the possibility of Veeck buying the Philadelphia Phillies?
Bill Veeck, intending to stock the Philadelphia Phillies roster with Negro League stars, and agreed in principle to buy the team from Gerry Nugent, and alerted MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Landis.
Did MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Landis welcome the black players to the Philadelphia Phillies??
Bill Veeck knew MLB Commisioner Kenesaw Landis was an ardent segregationist, but did not believe Landis would dare say black players were unwelcome.
What happened after Bill Veeck agreed in principle to purchase the Philadelphia Phillies from Gerry Nugent?
When Bill Veeck arrived in Philadelphia, he was surprised to discover that the National League had taken over the Philadelphia Phillies and was seeking a new owner.

Question: How did Veeck feel about this?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Bill Veeck feel about the National League taking over the Philadelphia Phillies and was seeking a new owner?