By the late 1800s, baseball was wildly popular. Every town had a team that competed against neighboring towns for local bragging rights. Women were not about to be left out. They couldn’t vote or own property after marriage, but they could play ball. They did it in long skirts and high-button shoes. That was about to change. Amelia Bloomer designed loose, harem-style pants that allowed women more freedom of movement. She designed the style so women could more easily ride bicycles. Her new