Researchers fret over baseballs financial future
University of Pennsylvania researchers warn baseball faces long term financial strain from free agency and expansion. They note rising salaries, lower attendance than break even, and the cost to train players in minor leagues as they call for ballots to gather input on possible strategies.
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Phillies
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Wharton School
James Emshoff
Vance Hall
Philadelphia
Eight fixes proposed to cure baseball talent drought
Emshoff and Ritz propose eight alternatives to ease baseball finances. Higher ticket prices and revenue sharing could help smaller clubs. pay TV, fewer teams, ending the minors, fan voting at seats, hometown player rules, and multidivision leagues are offered as options. Fans are asked to vote, with results to the commissioner.
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New York Stock Exchange 2 p.m. Quotations
Dow Jones 2 p.m. averages show the industrials at 915.81 up 1.08, transports at 223.46 up 0.68, utilities 107.14 and 65 stocks at 303.32 down 0.43. Selected late prices list many issues with last trades, highs and lows, including Amoco and Alcoa among others, reflecting mixed movements across sectors.
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Stock price snapshot from New York market report
The AP details noon values for American Exchange issues with columns for last price and change. The listing includes a wide range of equities such as Aegis, Amex components, Dynex and many others with varied gains and losses, reflecting a volatile trading day on the exchange.
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Commodity Closings London markets show mixed gains
London gold at 148.50 down 0.10, May coffee 3.03 up 0.07, cocoa 1.91 up 0.07, June gold 149.40 up 0.20. Silver 4.74 up 0.02, copper 66.3c down 0.13, May wheat 2.6794 up 0.0054, corn 2.52 up 0.01, soybeans 9.72 up 1.32, soybean meal 278.50 up 6.60, soybean oil 29.25 up 0.55. Live cattle 40.55 up 1.18, live hogs 36.80 up 0.60, pork bellies 59.20 up 2.00, cotton 79.1 down 0.06. Market not closed.
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Regulation in Debate Over U S Economy and Consumer Protection
British professor Sir Arthur Shenfield argues regulation will ruin the U S economy warning that Britain’s path to decline shows the danger of government control. Alan Morrison of Public Citizen defends regulation saying it protects consumers and corrects market failures citing FDA safety and toy standards.
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University of California At Davis
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Britain
Public Citizen Litigation Group
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Food and Drug Administration
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Sundown Plaza Easter Weekend Promises Activities and Prizes
Sundown Plaza at Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard hosts a three day Easter event with a 5 to 8 moonlight sale, 9:30 to 6 sidewalk sale, and 600 prize eggs for ages under4 to 12. A Saturday bicycle parade and decorating contest award trophies and gift certificates while art displays run for a week.
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Stock market gains slightly on wholesale price news
The Dow Jones average rose 1.08 to 915.81 by 2 p.m. after an early dip as wholesale prices jumped. Trading on the New York Stock Exchange picked up with volume around 11.39 million shares as gainers edged losers.
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