Sport in the Dominican Republic and the championship game that year brought in over $7,000 and commercial pressures led to the sport becoming a semi-profession in the Dominican Republic. Rafael Trujillo became president of the Dominican Republic in 1930 and he helped baseball soar in popularity as the sport gained a political connection. By the end of the 1930s, many of the finest Negro League players from the United States and Cuban players played baseball in the summer in the Dominican Republic as they were paid a fortune in order to come play. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947
2010–11 Ukrainian First League 2010–11 Ukrainian First League The 2010–11 Ukrainian First League was the 20th since its establishment. Eighteen teams competed in the competition. Two teams were promoted from the 2009–10 Ukrainian Second League and a third team replaced a team that withdrew from the competition. The competition began on July 17, 2010 with six matches. The competition had a winter break and resumed March 19, 2011. These three teams were promoted from the 2009–10 Ukrainian Second League Two teams were relegated from the 2009–10 Ukrainian Premier League At the meeting of the Professional Football League of Ukraine, it was confirmed that "FC