Chicago White Sox
American League
Financial data for 1968 season
Source: The Sporting News, Apr. 5, 1969 (p.4)
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1968
OPERATING INCOME
Home games, Chicago 1,058,452
Home games, Milwaukee 358,685
Away games 530,394
Spring training 67,384
Radio and television 1,565,302
Concessions 338,807
Advertising 149,989
Parking 70,190
Unlisted income 47,719
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 4,186,922
OPERATING EXPENSES
Player salaries 864,276
Team travel 197,280
Spring training 109,279
Park and grounds 984,492
Player development
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Scout salaries 183,708
Scout expenses 98,091
Player bonuses 178,300
Minor league spring training 99,371
Summer Rookie League 46,736
Fall Rookie League 47,548
Baseball college scholarships 43,922
Minor league working agreements 462,000
Unlisted expenses 162,802
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Total 1,322,478
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES not listed
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) not listed
Note
Minor league working agreements breakdown:
129,045 for Hawaii (Pacific Coast League, Class AAA)
101,304 for Evansville (Southern League, Class AA)
79,663 for Lynchburg (Carolina League, Class A)
101,638 for Appleton (Midwest League, Class A)
44,895 for Duluth (Northern League, Class A Short Season)
5,455 for unlisted expenses