Cubs threaten to block view of games

 
Nothing obstructed the view of Wrigley Field on Monday from a pair of rooftop clubs whose owner has refused to share 17 percent of his profits with the team. But if Tom Gramatis hasn't paid up by the time the Cubs return home April 15, team officials said obstructions will be installed. Cubs vice president Mike Lufrano said the team hopes it won't have to do that, but that it's unfair to other rooftop partners to let one rooftop get away without paying. [link]

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CHICAGO (AP) -- Nothing obstructed the view of Wrigley Field on Monday from a pair of rooftop clubs ...
Cubs threaten to obstruct rooftop views (AP)
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