End of an era at Wrigley Field as lights rise
After decades of day baseball Chicago's Wrigley Field begins installation of 26 light panels with 1,500 watt floodlights atop the left and right field decks. Cubs executives stress maintaining day baseball while lighting allows limited 18 night games per season.
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KC belts 3 homers to top Jays in win
Kansas City Royals defeat Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 as Danny Tartabull hits a three run homer and Kurt Stillwell adds a two run inside the park shot. Kevin Seitzer contributes a solo homer and an RBI single. Mark Gubicza earns the win with six innings.
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Major Leagues end with Nelson Liriano error in sixth
Tigers beat Red Sox 11 to 6 as Stillwell raced home on a misplayed ball after Nelson Liriano’s two out error. Nokes drove in five for Detroit and Brookens, Trammell, and Morrison led a 21 hit attack.
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Sabo Ties NL Record With 11 Third-Base Assists
Cincinnati rookie Chris Sabo tied the NL record for assists by a third baseman with 11 in an 8 1 Reds win over St. Louis. Filling in for injured Buddy Bell, Sabo also doubled and scored, and he eyed a backup role once Bell returns.
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Unocal Bay Gasoline Test Drive Offer
A promotional note invites drivers to test Unocal Bay unleaded gasoline with a coupon offering a dollar off when filling eight gallons or more. It emphasizes reduced engine knocks and pings while boosting performance and cautions that the product isn’t found on grocery shelves or in orchard groves.
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