Selig's speech is titled: "The State of The Game.
For more information about the DEC, to order tickets, or to become a
member, contact the DEC at (313) 963 -8547 or toll-free 1-866-4-ECON-CLUB or
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"To have
winners representing three leagues, four concessionaires, and an
amphitheater is a testament to the value of the training and its positive
impact on fan behavior. (Bud) Selig said, "Alcohol management
training is vital to making our ball parks a safe, fan-friendly place for
our great fans, and I congratulate these seven MLB clubs for being
recognized by the TEAM Coalition."

The winners will receive awards at events throughout the year.

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org . The Major
League Baseball Clubs that won awards were recognized at the Stadium
Operations Meeting held in San Diego in December 2004.

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Bud Selig Major League Baseball Commissioner to Discuss State of The Game at Detroit Economic Club on April 8 2005

" Roger Goodell, Executive Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer for the National Football League added, "The
NFL has strongly supported the TEAM program for over 15 years. The positive
contributions made by TEAM are far reaching." And according to Dennis
Robinson, Senior Vice President Business and League Operations for the NBA,
"The league commends the Trail Blazers, Bucks, and Knicks, as well as their
respective facilities , for undertaking such an important training program.

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Team President
David Dombrowski, Manager Alan Trammell and other Tigers players and coaches
will participate . Full tables of 10 may also be reserved.

"We applaud the efforts of those being recognized ," said
Norman Adami, Beer Institute Chairman and President and CEO for Miller
Brewing Company . "ARAMARK strongly
supports alcohol server training for our staff at all of the facilities in
which we operate," said Sean Rooney, President, ARAMARK Stadiums and
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National TEAM Coalition Announces Alcohol Management Training 2004 'All Stars'

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While TEAM incorporates all job functions of the facility into its alcohol
management training program (including ushers, ticket takers, and security
personnel ), nearly 8,000 of those employees trained in 2004 were
concessions workers.

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Concessionaires including Aramark, SportService, Levy Restaurants, and MGR
Food Services won awards; as did the White River amphitheater in Washington
State, managed by Clear Channel Entertainment . The twenty winners trained
at least 50% and as much as 100% of their concessions or operations staff
in effective alcohol management, specifically designed to prevent
alcohol-related incidents. "The partnership between brewers, wholesalers and the
concessionaires at these facilities serves as an important bridge to help
ensure that those who choose to drink take personal responsibility so that
all fans can enjoy the game and get home safely.

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The
luncheon, which will be held at Cobo Center located at 1 Washington Boulevard
in downtown Detroit, will run from 12:00 p.

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Tickets for the event are $40 for DEC members, $45 for spouses and guest
of members and $55 for non -members. The club has nearly 2,000 members and is recognized as one of the
premier speaking forums in the United States.

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"Bud" Selig, Commissioner of
Major League Baseball, will speak to Detroit Economic Club (DEC) members and
guests and Detroit Tigers season ticket holders on Friday, April 8, 2005.

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2004 TEAM Training Award Winners

MLB NFL NBA
Chicago Cubs New England Patriots Milwaukee Bucks
Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Eagles New York Knicks
Cincinnati Reds Portland Trail Blazers
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Los Angeles Dodgers Clear Channel
San Diego Padres White River Amphitheater
Texas Rangers
Levy Restaurants
Aramark PNC Park in Pittsburgh
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia MGR Food Service
Coors Field in Denver Georgia Dome in Atlanta
Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore
Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland SportService
Wrigley Field in Chicago Cleveland Browns Stadium

Baseball Commissioner Allan H.

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Effective Alcohol Management) is proud to recognize several professional
sports leagues, teams, concessionaires , and facilities for their commitment
to promoting responsible alcohol consumption at entertainment and sporting
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And Aramark employees from fourteen facilities
represented over 5,000 of those employees trained. said, "Transportation Secretary
Norman Mineta and I commend the professional sports leagues, their teams,
sports and entertainment facilities, and the concessionaires for their
continued leadership in preventing impaired driving.

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Selig will also touch on the July 12 All -Star Game in Detroit and help
celebrate the Detroit Tigers as they launch their 2005 season.
The DEC was established in 1934, and is known worldwide for its
contribution to the discussion and promotion of economic, political and social
issues.

TEAM is a unique alliance of professional and collegiate sports,
entertainment facilities, concessionaires, the beer industry, broadcasters ,
governmental traffic safety experts, and others working together to promote
responsible drinking and positive fan behavior at sports and entertainment
facilities.

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"We're especially proud of the diversity of the winners of our
training awards," said Jill Pepper, TEAM Executive Director.

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Their commitment to
alcohol management training and common-sense policies has saved countless
lives in their communities.

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Teams and facilities representing Major League Baseball, National
Football League, and National Basketball Association were recognized. "It has proven to be an important safeguard against the misuse of
alcohol that benefits not just our employees but ultimately protects our
customers , the fans."

NHTSA Administrator Jeffrey W.

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In 2004, over 11,000 employees from 33 facilities completed the training,
and in many cases funding and support for the training and responsibility
initiatives -- including designated driver programs -- came from local beer
wholesalers.

TEAM Coalition members and supporters include Major League Baseball,
National Basketball Association, National Football League, National Hockey
League, National Collegiate Athletic Association, ARAMARK, Beer Institute,
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Miller Brewing Company, Coors Brewing Company,
National Association of Broadcasters, ESPN ABC Sports, International
Association of Assembly Managers, and the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.