Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Tables ix
4. List of Figures x
5. List of Abbreviations xi
6. Preface to the Paperback Edition xiii
7. Preface xvii
8. Chapter One Places to Play 1
9. Chapter Two Urban Games 19
10. Chapter Three Market Tests 36
11. Chapter Four Private Businesses 51
12. Chapter Five Business Partners 68
13. Chapter Six Teams in Leagues 83
14. Chapter Seven Big League Cities 102
15. Chapter Eight Competing for Teams 117
16. Chapter Nine Changing Places 134
17. Chapter Ten Playing for Keeps 152
18. Chapter Eleven The Expanding Realm 169
19. Chapter Twelve Making the Cut 185
20. Chapter Thirteen Back Door Play 202
21. Chapter Fourteen Ballpark Figures 218
22. Chapter Fifteen Newer, Bigger, Better 235
23. Chapter Sixteen Political Players 253
24. Chapter Seventeen Political Contests 272
25. Chapter Eighteen Private Games and Public Stakes 287
26. Appendix Places and Team Names 307
27. Notes 323
28. Note on Sources 357
29. Index 379