What happened to the black fan? For many, it's a mystery. There are many theories: rising ticket prices (which most observers said is more related to class than race), competition for the black spectator— and athlete—from other sports (especially basketball), baseball's indifference to the black community, and racism.
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Fergie's Fame Can't Buy Him a Job in Baseball
There has always been a proportionally smaller number of black catchers and pitchers than outfielders and infielders because these positions were considered to be the province of the "smarter" players.
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Neighborhood Fractured by New StadiumBy: Curtis LawrenceThe black low-income residents of the Wentworth Gardens housing development and a senior citizens building in the area said the new stadium symbolizes the death of their community.
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Early in the Game, Veeck's Eyes Were on Black Prizes
On July 21, the late Bill Veeck, twice owner of the White Sox, will be inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. Although he was best known for his exotic promotions, many think Veeck deserves to be in the Hall of Fame because of his record on race relations.
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CHA Residents Turn Up the Heat in Battle for Basic ComfortsBy: Dale EastmanA new study by the Metropolitan Planning Council, obtained by The Chicago Reporter, recommends 11 improvements to conserve energy at the Cottage Grove building, one of six CHA high-rises at the Washington Park Homes.
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Scofflaws Respond to City Demands
The two billboard companies that The Chicago Reporter found were Chicago's biggest permit scofflaws have for the first time provided the city with lists of all their signs, building department officials said.
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