1. Spectator Violence
In 1974, when the Cleveland Indians" fan attendance was down, the owner implemented "Beer Night" where they sold beers for 10 cents at the first game of a three game series against the Texas Rangers (Berger, 1990). ... This is party due to the loud, exciting atmosphere at a basketball game. ... Coaches and game officials blamed the rap group Public Enemy, who played before the game shouting obscenities, carrying plastic guns, and working up the crowd to an extent of raucous excitement (Chapman, 1988). ... During one game the presidents of the universities promoted the final game, as "The top...
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