From: jbehlen@ntmtv.UUCP (John Behlen)
Subject: SAVE THE GIANTS
Originator: jbehlen@astro
Organization: Northern Telecom Incorporated
Distribution: ba
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 21:14:55 GMT

Giants Fans:

I have been a San Francisco Giants fan for 25 years, and a season ticket
holder for the last 12 years.  When Bob Lurie announced he was selling
the team to Tampa/St. petersburg, I like many other fans have felt a
great loss.

Since the announcement, I've read or heard it's Lurie's fault, our
politicians have failed us, or the Bay Area fans didn't do enough. We're
putting too much energy into pointing the finger of blame.  Let's stop
pointing the finger, and let's start putting our energy into trying to
keep the team in the San Francisco Bay Area. You may think this is a
"done deal" because the major league owners will approve this sale.
"It's not over until it's over."

Most Bay Area residents didn't have the opportunity to vote on a new
stadium.  This is our one and only chance!  We must band together. I
urge all of you to sign and mail the letter to the Commissioner at the
bottom of this post.  Also make copies of the letter to pass along to
other supporters.

Also, BOYCOTT THE SPONSORS OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL - ESPECIALLY ANHEUSER
BUSH (Budweiser, Bud Dry, Bud Light, Michelob, Michelob Dry, Michelob
Light, Pilsner).  We must hith the Major League owners where it hurts
most - their wallets.  A local boycott would be very effective.  The San
Francisco Bay Area is the fourth largest television market in the country.
The networks are very aware that CBS is losing money broadcasting Major
League Baseball.  None of the networks will bid as high as CBS did
($1 Billion) when the current broadcasting contract expires.  The last
thing Major League Baseball needs is for the networks to have disgruntled
advertisers.

This plan can work.  Last year the National Football League attempted to
scramble the satellite feeds of all the games to prevent bar and satellite
dish owners from choosing which games to watch.  Many people sent letters
to the league protesting this decision, but recived no response.  So,
people started boycotting the beer advertisers.  Because of this movement,
the NFL decided not to scramble the games.  The league will not openly
admit to this, but it's an obvious conclusion.

PLEASE DO NOT GIVE UP.  We can prevent the sale or have the owners table
their approval until their December meeting.  This will give the Bay Area
time to present an acceptable offer to Bob Lurie.  Our continued protests
will show potential local investors that we are serious about keeping the
Giants in the Bay Area.

Thanks,

John Behlen

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Fay Vincent
Commissioner of Baseball
350 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022

(212) 339-7800 - Voice
(212) 355-0007 - Fax

Commissioner Vincent:

Keep the Giants in San Francisco.  Give local ownership a chance.  The
San Francisco Bay Area is the fourth largest advertising market in the
country.  To ensure that this gets your immediate attention, I am
boycotting the sponsors of Major League Baseball - especially the
the following Anheuser Busch products:

* Budweiser
* Bud Dry
* Bud Light
* Michelob
* Michelob Dry
* Michelob Light
* Pilsner

Sincerely,




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