At the turn of the 20th century, Ken Burns documentary homage to baseball history enters its second inning. Baseballs first decade in the new century began with the creation of a new league, as Ban Johnsons unbending will -- along with the 500-dollar bonus he offered National League players to switch allegiances -- forced the American League into being. Detroits Ty Cobb ruled the decade on the field while the Pirates Honus Wagner, another possible contender for best player, was pushed to the sidelines. Other highlights of volume two in this nine-part series include the development of independent professional Negro teams, as well as the story of female semi-pro pitcher Alta Weiss. ~ Katie Tamms, All Movie Guide