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Associated Press

After 25 seasons, life as baseball announcer still thrills Nadel

August 16, 2003, Saturday, BC cycle After 25 seasons, life as baseball announcer still thrills Nadel BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional; Sports News LENGTH: 926 words DATELINE: ARLINGTON, Texas Thirty minutes before welcoming listeners to “the beautiful Ballpark in Arlington,” Eric Nadel and his partner, Vince Cotroneo, swing open the windows of the Texas Rangers’ air-conditioned radio booth … Continue reading After 25 seasons, life as baseball announcer still thrills Nadel

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Associated Press

All-star lineup delves into business side of baseball

February 21, 2003, Friday, BC cycle All-star lineup delves into business side of baseball BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS Jr., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Sports News LENGTH: 635 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. A struggling stock market has caused some owners to cut back on spending, a top baseball official said Friday. Sandy Alderson, executive vice president for baseball operations in the commissioner’s office, cited “lousy investments” by Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks … Continue reading All-star lineup delves into business side of baseball

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Oklahoman

Murphy preaches a powerful sermon

Murphy preaches a powerful sermon Former Braves slugger now bats for the Mormons Bobby Ross Jr. Published: April 26, 2001 GUTHRIE – The 19-, 20- and 21-year-old missionaries came dressed in uniform Wednesday: dark suits, white shirts, ties. Dale Murphy, the 6-foot-5, 225-pound guest of honor, wore his uniform, too. Not the one he sported during an all-star baseball career in which he slugged 398 home runs, … Continue reading Murphy preaches a powerful sermon

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