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The American Baseball Guild was formed in 1946, shortly after World War II, as players sought better pay and working conditions. Although the guild's appeals to labor boards were unsuccessful, its existence prompted reforms before the 1947 season. These included a minimum major league salary of $5,000, guaranteed salaries for players moved to the minors, weekly spring training stipends, limits on salary cuts, and the establishment of a player pension fund. The pension fund's stability was later secured by broadcasting contracts for the World Series and All-Star games.12

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  1. history of baseball - Baseball after World War II
  2. history of baseball - Labor struggles
  3. baseball - The postwar period

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