Baseball as urban drama is often seen, by newspapers and some scholars, as
◦ having increased social fragmentation of American cities early in the 20th century.
◦ having contributed to the Americanization process by joining together the individual and the community.
◦ having emphasized that the working class and lower classes were excluded from participating in or viewing the games.
◦ an elite activity that appealed only to the wealthier members of society.