Commentary On All Star Baseball Fever Fizzles In 1994
The piece laments falling interest in baseball despite the All Star Game and notes television ratings at a low since prime time began in 1967. It cites small crowds for the Athletics and compares fan engagement to other sports, criticizes Bud Selig and industry attendance drops, and reflects on author’s waning enthusiasm after covering the game for years.
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Titanium bats banned in ASA slow pitch and related games
The Softball Association halted use of titanium bats in slow pitch leagues and tournaments and extended the ban to fast pitch and modified pitch after safety tests showed the ball speeds were hard to react to. The DeMarini Distance remains allowed for now per Merle Butler ASA national director of umpires. Bill Rover, an Elyria umpire, serves as district umpire-in-chief.
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Indians refuse to rest on 12 game lead despite strong start
Cleveland's Indians sit 46-21 atop the AL Central, 12 games ahead of Kansas City, but players and managers say complacency stays away. Paul Sorrento Kenny Lofton and Mike Hargrove emphasize treating every game like a half game back as Oakland visits Jacobs Field.
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Indians at Athletics clash at Jacobs Field
Indians host the Athletics at Jacobs Field with Clark against Stewart in a July 5 matchup. Hart notes tickets sold out as Cleveland seeks to extend its division lead after a late June swoon and a sweep of Kansas City, while Hargrove emphasizes ongoing focus despite recent volatility.
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Indians in pennant chase a lock says fans
Fans insist the Indians will win the pennant by a landslide as July progresses. They note the 44 games over .500 mark since last season and praise GM John Hart for moves that paid off while recalling past near misses and the possibility of future drama.
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