Major-league baseball's electric-light bill this year will be close to $60,000. The 197 night games scheduled (106 in the American, 91 in the National) will be the most in major-league history. Reason for the increase from 156 last season is the lack of daytime customers. Fans not in the armed forces are working in war industries during the day.
The Washington Senators have the top total of 43 night dates, playing every weekday night from May 10 to the close of their home season Sept. 17. Washington was granted this special privilege because Government...
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