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- 1961_Major_League_Baseball_expansion abstract "The 1961 Major League Baseball expansion was the formation of two new Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises that started in time for the 1961 season. The Los Angeles Angels and Washington Senators were added to the American League (AL), becoming the 17th and 18th teams in MLB's two leagues. The expansion was part of an initiative that resulted in the addition of four clubs to MLB, in response to the threat of a proposed third major league, the Continental League. The expansion franchise in Los Angeles became the second MLB team in the city, while the Senators replaced a previous franchise of the same name that had been relocated.".
- Q18344084 abstract "The 1961 Major League Baseball expansion was the formation of two new Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises that started in time for the 1961 season. The Los Angeles Angels and Washington Senators were added to the American League (AL), becoming the 17th and 18th teams in MLB's two leagues. The expansion was part of an initiative that resulted in the addition of four clubs to MLB, in response to the threat of a proposed third major league, the Continental League. The expansion franchise in Los Angeles became the second MLB team in the city, while the Senators replaced a previous franchise of the same name that had been relocated.".