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    INDY BALL FACES BLEAKER FUTURE

    Oct 08, 2019 4 minutes

    J.J. COOPER

    @JJCOOP36

    Not long ago, the four largest independent leagues dreamed of fielding as many as 60 teams.

    When the 2020 season begins, the American Association, Atlantic League, Can-Am League and Frontier League will be fortunate if they field 40 teams combined.

    The Kansas City T-Bones, a long-running stalwart of the American Association, were facing eviction from their stadium because of more than $700,000 in back rent and utility payments owed.

    The Can-Am League’s Ottawa Champions have had their lease canceled because of more than $400,000 in unpaid rent.

    And the Frontier League crowned the River City Rascals as the league champion

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