Rituals, first impressions, and the opening day home advantage

Sociology of Sport Journal

Volumn 15, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 279-293

  Ward Jr , Russell E ^a  

^a KENT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0032220391     PISSN: 07411235     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/ssj.15.3.279     Document Type: Article

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