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The singing of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" originated in the sandlots and ballfields of small-town America where "historically, the minor leagues made baseball the national pastime." Johnson (political science, Univ. of Maryland) offers a collection of case studies charting the economic development of 15 locales, from Old Orchard Beach, Maine to Fresno, California, that have profited or lost from embracing minor league franchises. This well-documented report demonstrates the need for partnership between private and public sectors in the planning, development, and use of franchises and stadiums to support community economic growth and urban renewal. Highly recommended for the sports management or local government collections of academic and large public libraries.
- Albert Spencer, Coll. of Education, Univ. of Nevada-Las Vegas
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Local officials must understand the structure and economics of the industry with which they deal if they are to be able to assess the likelihood that a proposed partnership will achieve specific development goals and if they are to negotiate reasonably and successfully with potential partners. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
major league expansion franchise, nonbaseball events, stadium issue, minor league stadium, stadium improvements, major league affiliate, stadium project, percent hotel tax, economic development practitioners, stadium proposal, sports strategy, recreational spending, franchise relocation, multipurpose stadium, stadium lease, sports corporation, spring training season, stadium revenues, minor league team, league team owners, sports infrastructure, parking revenues, playing facility, league stadiums, concession revenues Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fort Wayne, Fort Lauderdale, Old Orchard Beach, New York, Pilot Field, York County, Coral Springs, National Association, Carolina League, Colorado Springs, Broward County, Eastern League, City Island, North Carolina, Erie County, Fair Tax, Hoosier Dome, South Carolina, Mayor Griffin, Advisory Commission, Bush Stadium, Coliseum Authority, Midwest League, Pacific Coast League, Bob Rich New!
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