Daily Operations in the United States Negro Baseball League, 1945-46.

This article examines the daily operations and challenges of the United States Negro Baseball League (USL) during its brief existence in 1945 and 1946. Founded by Gus Greenlee and backed by Branch Rickey, the USL functioned largely as a barnstorming league with teams rarely playing in their nominal home cities, and it struggled to attract top talent and consistent attendance, finding relatively greater success in Canadian markets such as Quebec and Ontario. Despite efforts to establish a stable league structure and generate publicity, including notable players like Oscar Charleston and Turkey Stearnes, the USL faced team disbandments, financial difficulties, and limited media coverage, ultimately ceasing operations after 1946. The league's legacy includes influencing the integration of Canadian baseball leagues and providing a transitional platform for Black players during the decline of the Negro Leagues following Jackie Robinson's breaking of Major League Baseball's color barrier.