Correspondence with AL umpires; Great Canadian Fire article, 1939-1952
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between team executives, the Commissioner, and various electric companies. Topics of discussion include the scheduling of night games and rules that accompany them, attendance compared to day games, and types of lighting available. Certain issues arise due to night games, such as flash photography blinding the batter, therefore a new resolution of no flash photographs was passed. Information on the "Great Canadian Forest Fire" of September 1950, caused afternoon games to be played with lights on in Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Dates
- 1939-1952
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions but viewing materials does require an appointment. Please contact the Giamatti Research Center, research@baseballhall.org, 607-547-0330.
Extent
From the Collection: .42 Linear Feet (in 1 document box)
From the Collection: .46 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository