FRANCHISE NOTES

          USA TODAY's Mel Antonen reports that nearly two-thirds
     of MLB's teams will raise ticket prices for the '97 season. 
     Seventeen teams are increasing prices on selected tickets
     and reducing or holding the line on others.  Nine teams will
     not raise ticket prices, including the A's, Expos and
     Giants, who will lower prices.  The Red Sox and Mets have
     not set their prices yet (USA TODAY, 12/10)....Huizenga
     Sports & Entertainment Group President & CEO Richard Evans
     was profiled by Larry Lebowitz in the Ft. Lauderdale SUN-
     SENTINEL under the header "Who is Dick Evans?  What will he
     do for South Florida Sports?"  Lebowitz notes Evans' vision
     for franchise opportunities may expand beyond the region. 
     Evans: "I don't think we need to limit our thinking to South
     Florida" (Ft. Lauderdale SUN-SENTINEL, 12/9).