First Night Game Sparks Massive Wrigley Field Buzz
Chicago AP reports staggering numbers for the first night game at Wrigley Field. Telephone lottery drew 1.5 million calls after 13,000 tickets remained. 29,006 calls at opening. About 600 media members, 49 TV crews, reporters from Japan and Mexico, and 102 ads in the Tribune for tickets. Rooftop rentals reached 31,000 each. scalpers asking around 250 per ticket. Cubs estimate 6,952 day games at Wrigley. Ceremonial night event set for 8:65 p.m. EDT with Ernie Banks and Billy Williams to toss first balls.
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Night baseball brings Wrigley Field fears and excitement
In Chicago, Wrigley Field hosts the first night game ending day baseball after seven decades. Neighbors worry about noise and lower property values while thousands gather in Grant Park to watch on a large outdoor screen. Sponsors offer tickets and limo rides as officials limit parking and deploy police, amid a rush of fans and mixed expectations.
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Indians Place Candiotti on 15-Day Disabled List
The Cleveland Indians retroactively placed pitcher Tom Candiotti on the 15-day disabled list with a stiff right shoulder. Chris Codiroli was recalled from Colorado Springs and will start against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Codiroli had a 7.62 ERA in 12 relief appearances with Cleveland this season before a May 17 demotion. at Colorado he went 4-2 with a 4.88 ERA in 14 games.
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Hurst guides Red Sox past Tigers in 10 innings
Bruce Hurst tossed 10 innings of six-hitter with no walks as Boston rallied in the 10th to beat Detroit 9-3. Mike Greenwell and Ellis Burks sparked the late inning offense, with Jody Reed's squeeze play and Gedman's RBI double delivering the decisive runs.
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Night baseball shifts Cubs Phillies mood at Wrigley Field
The Phillies defeated the Cubs 7-4 as Lence Parrish and Chris James led the attack with homers and three RBI apiece. Schmidt collected three singles and three runs, while the Cubs eyed the first night game at Wrigley with mixed plans.
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Indians place Candiotti on 15-day DL with recall of Codiroli
In MLB transactions the Cleveland Indians disable Tom Candiotti for 15 days retroactive to Aug 4 and recall Chris Codiroli from Colorado Springs. Chicago Cuss place Calvin Schiraldi on a 1-day DL retroactive to Aug 5 and recall Mike Capel from Iowa. Houston activates Denny and places Buddy Bell on 15-day DL.
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