challenge: Why did George Shinn purchase the Gastonia franchise prior to the 1989 season?
  
  A. To expand his ownership portfolio in Minor League Baseball
  B. To relocate the team to Fort Mill, SC
  C. To establish a Class AAA expansion franchise in Gastonia
  D. To prevent the Charlotte Knights from being challenged by the Gastonia franchise under the 35-mile territorial right rule
  Answer: 