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2012 Summer-Collegiate Attendance by Average

We conclude our listings of 2012 summer-collegiate attendance with a look at average attendance — perhaps the most accurate way to measure the health of a franchise. Because of the small number of games in many leagues, the attendance can vary greatly year to year, so you’re going to see more fluctuations here than in, […]

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2012 Summer-Collegiate Attendance by League

Hard to believe, but the summer-collegiate leagues have wrapped up their regular seasons, so it’s time to assemble the attendance stats. We begin with a look at summer-collegiate attendance by league. We list the numbers for 2012 and 2012 to give you an idea of how teams and leagues fared year to year. Be warned […]

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Coeur d’Alene, WCL talking team in 2014

The summer-collegiate West Coast League is talking with the organizers of a proposed Coeur d’Alene ballpark about bringing a team to Idaho for the 2014 season. We’ve written about this project before; former Yankees great Don Larsen is leading a fundraising drive for a new Cherry Hill Park ballpark. What has changed: a $2.5-million, 800-seat facility has been […]

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Medford takes initial steps toward WCL team

A summer-collegiate West Coast League team could set up shop in uncompleted Harry & David Field if Medford (Ore.) city officials agree to a lease. Reps from the league, the potential ownership group (Consolidated Sports Holdings International, led by Gary Gelinas, an experienced minor-league-hockey operator) and the Medford Youth Baseball Society announced the plan yesterday. Harry & David Field […]

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WCL expands to Victoria for 2013

It’s official: Baseball returns to Victoria’s Royal Athletic Park in 2013, as the summer-collegiate West Coast League signs a three-year lease for the historic facility. We reported on negotiations for this move last fall. John McLean and Dwight Willet will own the team after coming to a lease agreement. Pro ball was played at Royal […]

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Streakers hit Walla Walla ballpark

Boy, here’s a blast from the past: one male and one female streaker interrupted Friday night’s opener for the Walla Walla Sweets (summer collegiate; West Coast League) at Borleske Stadium. The pair ran onto the field and raised a fuss before they were chased down by staff. (No, no pictures.) Logan Mace Emlet, 20, of Walla […]

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