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mrteverett · 09-27-2015, 01:08 PM

Thanks. I've decided to start in 1866 as a post-Civil War remedy to help mend the Union. I am starting with 8 teams, but skipped New Orleans although it is among the top 8 largest cities in the 1860 census. My mindset is that they hadn't been readmitted to the Union yet (1868) and couple with the travel time it would be best to pass.

I plan to expand every 10 years, so in 1876 I want to go to 12 teams. I'll add New Orleans at this point and budget extra travel time. I'm thinking double headers will be frequent as I want to go with a more modern size schedule (154 probably). I'll skip San Francisco although it will be among the top 12, and start a competitive western league either in 1896 or 1906 to compete with the original league. Winners form both leagues compete in a championship.

09-27-2015, 01:08 PM	#6
mrteverett Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 4	Thanks. I've decided to start in 1866 as a post-Civil War remedy to help mend the Union. I am starting with 8 teams, but skipped New Orleans although it is among the top 8 largest cities in the 1860 census. My mindset is that they hadn't been readmitted to the Union yet (1868) and couple with the travel time it would be best to pass. I plan to expand every 10 years, so in 1876 I want to go to 12 teams. I'll add New Orleans at this point and budget extra travel time. I'm thinking double headers will be frequent as I want to go with a more modern size schedule (154 probably). I'll skip San Francisco although it will be among the top 12, and start a competitive western league either in 1896 or 1906 to compete with the original league. Winners form both leagues compete in a championship.