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Indians' Schumacher, former IU football coach join elite group

April 11, 2013
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Indians Chairman Max Schumacher is the first baseball representative and Bill Mallory becomes the second IU football coach to win the Thomas A. Brady Lifetime Achievement Award. Colts Coach Chuck Pagano is headlining the ceremony.
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Indians should holler loudest about ticket tax increase

January 29, 2013
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Is Indianapolis' minor league baseball team getting a raw deal from the city? A look at their lease deal compared to the Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts might make you think so.
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IU hoops, Colts fight for spot as state's top sports brand

March 22, 2012
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The value of sports brands fluctuates as violently as stock prices during economic upheaval. In Indiana, the IU and Butler basketball brands have risen while the Colts' has taken a hit and the Pacers fight for their place in the sun.
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Indians continue to defy odds, draw bigger crowds

August 22, 2011
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Even as economy falters, the city's AAA minor league baseball team continues to be a major draw on the west edge of downtown.
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Indians, Pacers, IMS celebrating, while Lucas Oil Raceway takes hit

July 6, 2011
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While Pacers, Indians and Indianapolis Motor Speedway are celebrating, Lucas Oil Raceway is facing a big financial hit with loss of NASCAR Nationwide race.
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Indians' all-star sales staff makes million-dollar gain

April 7, 2011
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During the worst economic swoon the nation has seen in a generation, the Indianapolis Indians have doubled its sponsorhsip revenue.
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Sanders, Ugoh deals prove Polian's fallibility

September 14, 2010
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Much rides on Bob Sanders' recovery, as Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian's record as one of the NFL's top executives has taken two big hits.
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Indians, Pacers and Colts attendance is only part of story

July 29, 2010
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There's a debate over which one of the city's professional sports teams delivers more bang for the buck in terms of economic impact.
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Is new Westfield pro baseball team taking aim at Indians?

June 23, 2010
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Principals of a proposed independent minor league baseball team think the club could draw fans from several counties and the new ballpark could become a destination.
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Indians sales staff faced down big-time pressure

March 4, 2010
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With 75 percent of its sponsorship deals expiring at the end of last season, there were lots of reasons for the Indianapolis Indians to panic. Instead, the team invested big bucks in Victory Field and had faith its sales staff would come through in the clutch.

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Indians pack Victory Field with $1 concession special

February 22, 2010
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Indianapolis Indians turn traditionally slow night into big money-maker by cutting profit margin at concession stand.
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Whiskey is flowing at baseball winter meetings

December 10, 2009
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There's more than free shots of whiskey at the annual winter baseball meetings held this week at the Indiana Convention Center. There's a song and dance man wearing nerd glasses and another who does amazing things with a saw and sander.
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Indians hoping for attendance rush

July 31, 2009
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The Indianapolis Indians are simultaneously ahead and behind last year’s attendance pace. Yes, it’s odd, but true, explained Indians Chairman Max Schumacher. Here’s how it breaks down. After 47 home openings this year, the...
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Tribe hitting high attendance mark

July 2, 2009
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Unless you already have a ticket to see this Saturday's Indianapolis Indians game, you won't be able to see the Tribe's annual fireworks show unless you're watching from outside of Victory Field. The Indians...
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City whiffs at College World Series

June 15, 2009
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Reading the news that TD Ameritrade recently signed a naming rights deal for Omaha’s new baseball park, made me wonder if Indianapolis didn’t miss a golden opportunity with the College World Series. That...
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Indians stay hot in down economy

May 4, 2009
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The Indianapolis Indians continue to score sponsorship deals during a down economy. Late last week, the Indians signed a deal with Arby’s and WJJK-FM 104.5 to present 2-for-1 Tuesdays, a special discount-ticket promotion...
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Tribe stockholders shut out Biglari

April 13, 2009
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This past week I reported on Steak n Shake’s troubles with their advertising agency. That’s not the restaurant chain’s only concern. The company’s chairman, Sardar Biglari, isn’t so talkative these days....
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Indians balk at Louisville promo

March 31, 2009
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Update: The Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau apparently isn't giving up yet on marketing to Indianapolis residents. This afternoon, LCVB said they still plan to bring their motor coach to Indianapolis on April 14 to try to lure locals to the...
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Fans get say on Victory Field design

March 25, 2009
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The Indianapolis Indians are rolling out a new online poll that allows fans to choose what mowing pattern will appear on the Victory Field playing field for the Tribe’s April 9 season opener...
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Ticket tax hike gaining favor

February 19, 2009
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I have bad news for Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts and Indianapolis Indians ticket buyers. By the time you buy tickets for next season’s games, you’ll likely be hit with a higher ticket tax....
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Indians stock takes hit

January 23, 2009
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Despite year-over-year revenue gains and robust earnings, it appears the economy might have finally caught up with the Indianapolis Indians. For years, this AAA baseball franchise has steamed along with solid attendance and...
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Indians score hefty profits

December 15, 2008
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In good times and bad, the Indianapolis Indians continue to be a hit with local sports fans. The Indians scored a $1.23 million profit this year on $8.7 million in revenue, according to...
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Indians hit 8-year attendance high

September 2, 2008
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With the books just closed on the Indianapolis Indians' 2008 season, the team’s front office is already looking forward to next season. And why not? This team is hot. Red hot. And I’m...
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Indians' prospect featured in SI

August 21, 2008
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Indianapolis Indians outfielder Andrew McCutchen is included in a baseball prospects feature in this week’s Sports Illustrated. The print version includes a photo of him shot by team photographer Bill Gentry. SI...
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Indians get attention from ESPN

August 18, 2008
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It just keeps getting better for the Indianapolis Indians this season. With attendance already on its way to eclipsing last season’s total of 586,785, the Tribe is getting a boost from two special...
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  1. Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.

  2. Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.

  3. I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.

  4. The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.

  5. I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!

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