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Independent Fall Meetings announced

Harrah’s Casino in downtown Joliet will host the 2009 Independent Fall Meetings from October 5-7, 2009. The 2009 Independent Fall Meetings are headed for Chicagoland. Harrah’s Casino in downtown Joliet, Illinois will host the 2009 Independent Fall Meetings from October 5th through October 7th, 2009. The Independent Fall Meetings are a gathering of Independent Professional […]

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In memoriam: Sue Burns

Most fans didn't know much about her, but Sue Burns was the largest shareholder in the San Francisco Giants and a quiet presence with the team. She passed away Sunday at the age of 58. Most fans didn't know much about her, but Sue Burns was the largest shareholder in the San Francisco Giants and […]

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Marlins break ground on new ballpark; release ballpark renderings

The Florida Marlins broke ground on their new ballpark over the weekend, as well as releasing more details about the 37,000-seat retractable-roof facility The look for the new Florida Marlins ballpark, according to owner Jeffrey Loria, should reflect the distinctive architectural heritage of Miami: a sleek, cool style punctuated with pastels and plenty of access […]

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Greenlee Field to be commemorated today

Greenlee Field, the first black-owned ballpark in the Negro Leagues, will be remembered today with Pennsylvania State Historical Marker plaque at a 4:30 p.m. ceremony. Gus Greenlee was arguably the most successful and flamboyant of the various Negro League owners, promoting his Pittsburgh Crawfords tirelessly and raising the level of play in the Negro National […]

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Luzerne, Lackawanna County officials meet to discuss SWB ballpark

Commissioners from the two counties, which jointly own PNC Field and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, met in private to discuss ballpark issues — a meeting that apparently violated the state's open-meeting law. Commissioners from the two counties, which jointly own PNC Field and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League), met in private to discuss ballpark […]

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