Which of the following can be inferred from the passage ?  

A the wealthy gentlemen who first played baseball, later needed to find another recreational opportunity if they did not want to mix with other or become a “muffin”

B hot dogs would not have become as popular as they did, without the professionalism and commercialism that develop in baseball

C the “ New York “ spread rapidly because it was better formalized

D business – minded investors were only interested in profits