Word: omaha
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Omaha is traditional in its social entertainments it is even more so in its athletic ones. And baseball, the most traditional American sport of them all, still reigns here...
...College World Series has been held in Omaha for the last 24 years, and it is a very big thing to the people here. Virtually everybody gets into the act, and the 9500 seats in Rosenblatt Stadium are invariably soldout for the Series night games...
...Omaha, baseball appeals to nearly everyone. And the crowds at the series games are a striking cross section of the people who live in the city. High schoolers are as avid fans as the little leaguers. Older people, even the woman (many of whom come along to take in the afternoon contests), are dedicated enthusiasts...
...city of Omaha wholeheartedly embraced this 27th College World Series. The Chamber of Commerce has enthusiastically backed the affair and local businesses have taken an active role in supporting the eight college teams. Each team is sponsored by one or more local businesses which house, feed, entertain, and encourage that team for the duration of its sojourn in the city...
...Downtown Omaha is pocked with other visible signs of support for the World Series. Most of the major businesses sport World Series posters in their display windows. Some integrate the World Series with their own advertising. "Relax here after the game World Series fans," the marquee for the Bavarian Lounge on 13th St. suggests. It is a typical Omaha response to the event...