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Grasshoppers set attendance mark

Some more good news from the box office: The Greensboro Grasshoppers broke their franchise record for April per-game average attendance last night as they drew 6,040 fans against the Delmarva Shorebirds.The Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League) broke their franchise record for April per-game average attendance last night as they drew 6,040 fans against […]

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Huntington Park / Columbus Clippers

With a stunning design, strong sense of history and the latest in fan comforts, Huntington Park comes close to being the perfect baseball facility. FAST FACTS Year Opened: 2009 Capacity: 10,000 (7,600 seats, 1,200 specialty seats, 1,200 lawn/SRO spots) Number of Suites: 32, with 42 loge boxes Owner: Franklin County Architect: 360 Architecture Naming Rights: […]

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City approves new Pensacola Pelicans ballpark

The long-awaited new downtown ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans — approved by voters in 2006 — received final approval from the city.The long-awaited new downtown ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association) — approved by voters in 2006 — received final approval from the city. The Community Maritime Park, located on 30 acres along Main […]

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Support for new Augusta ballpark weak

At least seven city commissioners oppose plans for a new downtown Augusta GreenJackets ballpark in its current incarnation, meaning Cal Ripken Jr. and Major Deke Copenhaver have a major sales and planning project on their hands.At least seven city commissioners oppose plans for a new downtown Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark in […]

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Bevos ballpark plans back up in the air — and maybe doomed

After planners determined there’s no way a ballpark could physically coexist with Memorial Coliseum in the Rose Quarter, Portland officials take a second look at putting a Portland Beavers ballpark in the Lents area of town — but Bevos owner Merritt Paulson refuses to personally guarantee the project.The status of a new Portland Beavers (Class […]

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O’Conner: We’d like to retain Dodgertown name for Vero Beach facility

MiLB President Pat O’Conner wants to retain Historic Dodgertown as the name of the former training camp of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, but Frank McCourt and crew must sign off — and the team has already started using Dodgertown as the brand for the Dodger Stadium area.MiLB President Pat O’Conner wants to retain Historic Dodgertown as the […]

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