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Football fans drift as CFL schedule sparks debate
The writer laments dwindling attendance in Canadian football, arguing crowds thin as the CFL’s 16 game schedule and off peak starts erode interest. He quotes Commissioner Doug Mitchell urging summer play, Friday nights, and even Monday games to revive engagement. A July Winnipeg Stadium crowd of 31,113 is noted as a bright spot in 1984.
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