Question

based on these two excerpts, it can be stated that the measures taken by the league and other baseball clubs to stem financial losses a led to financial relief for most teams. b only made the problems worse. c resulted in bonuses for top players. d helped fuel season ticket sales. excerpt 1 excerpt 2 to stem the growing financial losses, the league eliminated meal money for the players on the road. the decision upset many of the women especially the veterans--the league had already l approximately 25 veterans in 1949 and 1950, and the money - saving decision served only to frustrat the remaining experienced, quality players.

Explanation:

From Excerpt 1, the league's cost - cutting measure (eliminating meal money) frustrated experienced players. Option A says it led to financial relief, but the excerpt shows frustration, not relief. Option C mentions bonuses, which is not in the excerpt. Option D talks about season ticket sales, which is also not in the excerpt. Option B says the measures made problems worse, as the cost - cutting frustrated good players, likely worsening the financial situation (since good players are important for revenue - generating aspects like ticket sales, etc.).

Answer:

B. only made the problems worse.