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Which agreement in the early 1900s recognized the American League and National League as legitimate "major leagues"?
Baseball Fair Play Act
"Peace Pact"
Interleague Agreement
Major Leagues Recognition Act
Answer
The "Peace Pact" of 1903 recognized the American League and National League as legitimate "major leagues". It ended a five-year period of competition and rivalry between the two leagues. The agreement stipulated that both leagues would play their own schedules and would not compete for the same players or for the same cities. It also set up a mechanism for resolving disputes between the two leagues.
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