Budig Focuses On Baseball's Future As AL President
In his third week as American League president Gene Budig works on expansion and future stability. He reviews data and meets with owners and club officials while labor unrest lingers from the 1994 strike. He emphasizes education and strategic planning during a quiet period.
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Mariners eyed for baseball only stadium in Seattle
Gene Budig, new American League president, says Seattle Mariners may get a baseball only facility replacing the Kingdome. He notes the Kingdome is unusable while ceiling tiles are replaced and expects strong support for a new park, with expansion, marketing and community involvement as key priorities.
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Red Sox owner warns expansion hurts finances in baseball
Boston owner John Harrington, head of the Schedule Format Committee, cautions that adding teams to reach 30 would dilute revenue and cost existing clubs about 1 million dollars annually. Nine cities bid by last Thursday with Phoenix and Tampa Bay seen as favorites. expansion could start in 1997 or 1998 amid a baseball strike.
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The 1904 World Series snub and its return in 1905
The 1904 season saw John McGraw of the New York Giants reject a World Series against Ban Johnson's American League, spurring critics and fans. After a year of no championship series, the World Series returned in 1905 with broad support from league presidents and owners, restoring the tradition that has endured.
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Cubs Pitcher Anthony Young Likely Out for 1995 Season
Cubs pitcher Anthony Young will miss the entire 1995 season after elbow surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. A tendon graft from his forearm reinforced the elbow, potentially ending his season before it starts. Jim Converse of the Mariners was optioned to Calgary after a rough stretch, recording an 0-5 record and 8.69 ERA in 13 games.
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