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While only about 8,000 fans remained at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium for that one, nearly all of the capacity crowd of 45,900 stayed for this one at Citizens Bank Park. "I imagine there were a lot of yawns," Bruntlett said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Eagles too much for Bengals Oct 25, 2008
The Missoula Big Sky Eagles knew they would have to play nearly perfect to beat fourth-ranked Helena High on Friday night at Missoula County Stadium. Big Sky turned the ball over twice, including an interception that Helena's Tyler Hance returned 69 yards for a touchdown. (Missoulian, MT)
Braves on a roll: Flathead topples Hellgate for sixth straight win Oct 25, 2008
They reeled off seven straight scores against Missoula Hellgate in cruising to their sixth straight Class AA victory, 50-28, at Missoula County Stadium. The win secured a playoff berth for the Braves (6-3) and left coach Russell McCarvel brimming with pride. (Missoulian, MT)
Garden City schools look to rebound Oct 24, 2008
The Knights (0-8) and Eagles (4-4) meet Kalispell Flathead and Helena High in a Class AA doubleheader at Missoula County Stadium. Kickoffs are 4 and 7:30 p.m.. (Missoulian, MT)
Braves' Van Wieren retiring Oct 22, 2008
Hours before every home game of the 1991 postseason, Pete Van Wieren strolled the concourse of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium to take in the sights of Braves fans celebrating the worst-to-first run. I didn t think we d be there again, said Van Wieren, who remembers fans beating on drums all day, cars decorated with Tomahawks, Indian protesters. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Professor's gone, but not forgotten Oct 22, 2008
Now, there s no link to The Murph, I-285 , empty seats in Fulton County Stadium, and dozing off in the back seat of my dad s car as I listened to Skip and Pete wrap up the game. Thanks for all the memories Pete, and god bless. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rays developing celebrity following Oct 22, 2008
He remembers watching Henry Aaron play in person at old Milwaukee County Stadium, a privilege that he still gushes about today. Baseball is a passion for the radio host, but he never could have imagined the Rays, a team mired in futility each of its first 10 years of existence, could bring this much excitement to Florida's Gulf Coast. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Mudcats to play Reds in exhibition Oct 21, 2008
The game, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, will pit the major league team and its Double-A Southern League affiliate. Tickets will be available at the stadium box office or can be purchased by credit card via phone at 919-269-2287 or at Ticket prices range from $12 for general admission to $20 for premium field level. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bears fly past Hawks Oct 19, 2008
After the Bears' 68-13 win over Chowan Saturday at Durham County Stadium, Shaw is two wins away from advancing to the CIAA championship game, which, by the way, is at Durham County Stadium. Technically, the Bears were in a three-way tie for first with Fayetteville State and Livingstone coming into the game, but the Blue Bears were defeated by St. Augustine's. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Read how the top 25 fared Oct 19, 2008
After the Bears' 68-13 win over Chowan Saturday at Durham County Stadium, Shaw is two wins away from advancing to the CIAA championship game, which, by the way, is at Durham County Stadium. Updated: Oct. 19, 2008 2:27 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bison trip Spartans: Great Falls rallies in second half to take down Sentinel Oct 18, 2008
Sentinel quarterback Steven Rominger, left, rumbles upfield with Michael Zook of Great Falls High on his heels Friday night at Missoula County Stadium ... Wassman and the Bison scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to erase a 13-7 halftime deficit at Missoula County Stadium. (Missoulian, MT)
CLASS AA FOOTBALL: Sentinel vies to get back on track Oct 17, 2008
The Sentinel Spartans host Great Falls High on Friday at 7 p.m. inside Missoula County Stadium. The Spartans (3-4) will try to break their two-game losing streak and get back on track for a playoff push, like crosstown rival Big Sky (4-3). (Missoulian, MT)
Tough defense helps Bears bounce back Oct 13, 2008
After a disappointing football loss last weekend to crosstown rival St. Augustine's, the Bears held on despite two fourth-quarter turnovers to defeat Fayetteville State 19-12 on Sunday at Durham County Stadium in a showdown for first place in the CIAA's Western Division ... "We'd been down this road before. We lost to Fayetteville last year and came back to win the championship."Saturday at Durham County Stadium, Shaw hosts Chowan in its final home game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Top-ranked Bruins roll Spartans Oct 12, 2008
Missoula Sentinel got all that and a box of Captain Crunch as the undefeated and top-ranked Bruins bruised their way to a 49-14 victory Saturday at Missoula County Stadium. Capital finished with 420 yards of total offense, including 278 on the ground. (Missoulian, MT)
Eagles clip Knights: Big Sky topples Hellgate for sixth straight season Oct 11, 2008
Missoula Hellgate's Chris Lavoie, right, looks for room to run as Missoula Big Sky's Sean Means closes in for a tackle Friday at Missoula County Stadium ... The Eagles used their bruising ground game to roll up 262 yards on their way to a 30-28 victory over crosstown rival Hellgate on a prickly Friday night at Missoula County Stadium. (Missoulian, MT)
CLASS AA FOOTBALL: Eagles, Knights set for showdown Oct 10, 2008
Hellgate and Big Sky renew their rivalry Friday at Missoula County Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.. (Missoulian, MT)
Rays take same path as '91 Braves Oct 10, 2008
While those Braves were spurred by energy from the tomahawk chop at old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium as much as by Terry Pendleton, Steve Avery and the rest, these Rays had sparse and quiet home crowds until recently. Yeah, I ve noticed, and that s a big difference, said Mark Lemke, the second baseman and a key sparkplug for the 1991 Braves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sunday is Brewers' day in Wisconsin Oct 7, 2008
In 1982, when the Brewers came back from 0-2 in the ALCS to win three straight against the Angels and reach the World Series, the final three games were all played at Milwaukee's County Stadium ... " The talk for days has been about how the 1982 Brewers arrived home from losing the first two games at Anaheim Stadium in the ALCS and came alive at old County Stadium, which once stood in what is now a parking lot adjacent to Miller Park. The names that year were Yount, Paul Molitor, Cecil Cooper... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Selig attends Game 3 in Milwaukee Oct 6, 2008
As owner he also fought a tough civic battle to build Miller Park, which replaced County Stadium in 2001. Speaking about first pitches, Selig was one of two people to toss one out on the ballpark's Opening Day that season. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Ryan shows poise, value Oct 6, 2008
My first falcons game was in 1989 at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium ... He saw the first pre-season game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in 1966 and cheered them ever since. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Selig revels in Miller Park success Oct 6, 2008
Selig led a nearly decade-long effort in the 1990s to build the $295 million stadium to replace Milwaukee County Stadium. At the time, Selig was the principal owner of the Brewers and the lightning rod for the debate over whether there should be public financing for the stadium. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Helena overcomes turnovers to top Hellgate Oct 4, 2008
Helena turned the ball over seven times on a soggy pitch at Missoula County Stadium, but still managed to pick up its second straight Class AA victory. The Bengals, who hiked their record to 5-1, were done in by four fumbles, including three in the first half, when they clung to a 13-3 lead. (Missoulian, MT)
Crew set comeback precedent in 1982 Oct 4, 2008
After losing their first two games to the Angels, the Brewers swept three straight at County Stadium, becoming one of only two teams to come back from a 2-0 deficit in the best-of-five AL Championship Series ... Game 3: Brewers 5, Angels 3 at County Stadium ... Molitor's two-run homer the previous inning had already given the Brewers some necessary insurance, along with a Game 3 victory at County Stadium. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Selig to attend NLDS in Milwaukee Oct 4, 2008
He had made it his quest to bring Major League Baseball back to old County Stadium after the Braves relocated to Atlanta in 1966. When Selig was named interim Commissioner and replaced Fay Vincent in September 1992, he maintained his share of the team and often said he expected his tenure to last only months, not years, while the owners sought a permanent replacement. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Deja Brew: Milwaukee ready Oct 4, 2008
The '82 team, meanwhile, played the final three games at a raucous County Stadium, once located in the parking lot just adjacent to state-of-the-art Miller Park. That year, after winning the head-to-head battle with the Orioles for the division title on the final weekend, the Brewers went to the West Coast to play a highly-rated Angels team, which swamped them in the first two games at what was then called Anaheim Stadium. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
CLASS AA FOOTBALL: Knights return home to face Bengals Oct 3, 2008
It's homecoming for Missoula Hellgate in both the traditional sense and the literal sense, when the Knights host the Helena High Bengals on Friday at Missoula County Stadium. Hellgate, which has been away from Missoula for the last two weeks, returns to face one of Class AA's top football teams in a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. (Missoulian, MT)
Hallowed halls: Missoula high school celebrates 100 years and two names Oct 3, 2008
The pep assembly is in the old gym Friday morning at approximately 9:30 a.m. Home sporting events include a varsity volleyball match Tuesday at 7:15 p.m., the city cross-country meet Thursday at 4 p.m., varsity football Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Missoula County Stadium, and home soccer matches Saturday at 10 a.m. and noon. Call Hellgate at 728-2402 for more information. (Missoulian, MT)
Falcons face ghosts of Lambeau Field Oct 3, 2008
Saw Sterling Sharpe s last game when he inexplicably went to the field at old Milwaukee County Stadium with a career-ending neck injury. Was at training camp as Ron Wolf trotted through a parade of NFL quarterbacks, of course Brett Favre, Mark Brunell, Ty Detmer, Aaron Brooks and even a young Kurt Warner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
ASCHBURNER: After 26 long years, Milwaukee has reason to party Oct 3, 2008
Even after the heartbreak of a Game 7 loss in St. Louis 26 years ago, they filled County Stadium on a chilly October day for a thank-you rally and cheered, proud and defiant, as star and future Hall of Famer Robin Yount roared around the warning track on a motorcycle. "It showed you how hungry the people were there," said Paul Molitor, another star and eventual Hall of Famer on that '82 team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Greyhounds have new offense Oct 3, 2008
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. They will be running from the Wing-T with a fullback, a left halfback and a right halfback. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Yount reveling in another postseason Oct 3, 2008
" Yount was a .285 lifetime hitter with 251 homers and 1,406 RBIs. But he excelled in the 1982 World Series, saving his best work for those seven games. He batted .414 (12-for-29) with three doubles, a homer, six runs scored and six RBIs. His homer came in the seventh inning of the Brewers' Game 5, 6-4 victory at Milwaukee's old County Stadium off Cardinals starter Bob Forsch on Oct. 17, 1982, and it stands as his fondest memory of that World Series. "Playing in it was the highlight of my... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Cowboys wear down Packers to improve to 3-0 Sep 23, 2008
While Dallas hadnt won at Lambeau Field before, the Cowboys beat the Packers in 1978, 1980 and 1991 at County Stadium in Milwaukee. Article Rating. (Altus Times, OK)
Robinson, Bears roll to victory Sep 21, 2008
Advertisements From Staff Reports DURHAM - Quarterback Travis Robinson threw four touchdown passes as Shaw rolled to a 56-7 victory over Lincoln on Saturday at Durham County Stadium. Robinson completed 11 of 17 passes for 189 yards. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ghosts of Yankees' past? Not for Baker Sep 21, 2008
Fans missed Riverfront, fans missed Fulton County Stadium and fans missed Forbes Field. "I'm sure the Brewers are a lot happier playing in their new stadium than they were in County Stadium," Baker said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Long time coming: Sentinel downs crosstown rival Big Sky for first time since 2001 Sep 20, 2008
Missoula Sentinel quarterback Steven Rominger, right, rushes for yards as Alex Cummings of Missoula Big Sky attempts a tackle on Friday at Missoula County Stadium ... The up-and-coming Spartans beat crosstown rival Big Sky for the first time in six seasons, 25-13, Friday before a packed house at Missoula County Stadium. (Missoulian, MT)
Yanks hoping to close Stadium with 'W' Sep 20, 2008
Fulton County Stadium. October 24, 1996. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
CLASS AA FOOTBALL: Spartans, Eagles ready to rumble Sep 19, 2008
The Spartans, who are 1-2, host the Class AA game, which starts at 7 p.m. inside Missoula County Stadium. The game is on KGRZ 1450 AM radio. (Missoulian, MT)
READERS WRITE Sep 16, 2008
Another View: Braves stadium a legitimate investment (@issue, Sept. 11) about the Gwinnett County stadium underscores the sad state of government by the people, for the people in Georgia. While that opinion piece defends the closed-door actions of the Gwinnett County Commission and the Gwinnett Convention ors Bureau, it really confirms that open government is broken in Gwinnett. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tripp gives Eagles lift in win over Flathead Sep 14, 2008
Missoula Big Sky's Trevor Kamura rumbles for a first down Friday night against Kalispell Flathead at Missoula County Stadium ... The 202-pound senior rushed for 96 yards, most of it coming on his game-changing 65-yard touchdown burst in the second half, as the Eagles cold-cocked Kalispell Flathead 20-17 on Saturday night at Missoula County Stadium. (Missoulian, MT)
Past their time Sep 12, 2008
He also has a couple of seats from Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium where he played and managed and from St. Louis' old Busch Stadium played and managed in storage. What the AL West champion Los Angeles Angels intend to do over the next two weeks is two things: Work toward finishing with the AL's best record so they gain home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, and try to remain healthy. (CBS News)
Hurdle starts Fowler to give Rox boost Sep 11, 2008
He made it to four or five games a year, and actually preferred old Fulton County Stadium over Turner Field. "It's special, doing it in Atlanta, having gone to all those Braves games," Fowler said. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Cartwright remembered in 50th year of stadium Sep 11, 2008
The 50th football season in Maury County Stadium for the Columbia Lions will be dedicated to the late Jim Cartwright ... As a newly hired young football coach, Cartwright had the leadership, aggressiveness and energy and just as important the community support to build Maury County Stadium ... Lewisburg reeled off wins from 1954-1958 then Columbia, with Cartwright at the helm, won 13-7 in the inaugural season of Maury County Stadium. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Carolina enjoys grand home finale Sep 10, 2008
Advertisements Javier Serna, Staff Writer ZEBULON - The Carolina Mudcats closed out their 2008 season at Five County Stadium on a high note and with a little more baseball to play. Catcher Brad Davis hit a grand slam and the team never looked back in a 6-3 win over the Mississippi Braves to tie the Southern League Championship Series at one win apiece on Tuesday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Braves outlast Mudcats in opener Sep 9, 2008
The Mudcats blew a three-run lead and lost to the Mississippi Braves 5-4 in 10 innings in Game 1 of the Southern League Championship Series at Five County Stadium on Monday night. The Mudcats struck first in the first inning when third baseman Manuel Mayorson scored from second on center fielder Cameron Maybin's double. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Boscan boosts Braves in Game 1 Sep 9, 2008
J.C. Boscan delivered an RBI double in the top of the 10th inning as the Braves rallied from a three-run deficit to edge the Carolina Mudcats, 5-4, at Five County Stadium. "I just think that's the key word, resiliency," Wellman reiterated. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Mudcats starting title series today Sep 8, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press/MILB.com The Southern League Championship Series will begin at Five County Stadium tonight at 7:15 when the Carolina Mudcats and Mississippi Braves open a best-of-five series in Zebulon. The second game will be Tuesday at 7:15 p.m., then the series will shift to Pearl, Miss. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mudcats sweep into title series Sep 7, 2008
The Mudcats swept the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx with a 4-2 win in Game 3 of the Southern League's North Division Championship Series at Five County Stadium on Saturday. The Mudcats advanced to the Southern League Championship Series, which could begin at Five County Stadium as early as Monday, depending on the outcome of the South Division Championship Series between the Mississippi Braves and the Birmingham Barons ... If Mississippi advances, and Hurricane Ike bears down on the state of... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mike Moore: He was money in/on the clutch Sep 7, 2008
For much of that time, the job included driving the Packers usually to Milwaukee and back when they played some home games at County Stadium ... One of Schlieve s favorite viewing spots was the roof of County Stadium. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
After 40 years, Baker still emotional Sep 7, 2008
With the Braves trailing, 3-0, in the eighth inning of a Saturday day game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Baker got the call to pinch-hit for Niekro. He didn't get a hit, as his box score line reads "0-for-1," but he didn't strike out. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Bulldogs fall to Spartans (58) Sep 6, 2008
The senior signal caller threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns, with two more scores coming on the ground, in leading the Spartans to a 55-21 victory over Butte High in a Class AA game at Missoula County Stadium. Butte's Mike Ueland rushed for 117 yards on 27 carries. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mudcats win again, need one to take series Sep 6, 2008
Carolina can finish the series at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday at Five County Stadium. Carolina's Brett Sinkbeil (5-9, 5. (News & Observer -- Sports)
CLASS AA FOOTBALL: Missoula teams hunt for first wins Sep 5, 2008
The Sentinel Spartans are the only team with a home date as Butte, another team looking for a win, comes to Missoula County Stadium for a nightcap ... Though the Knights struggled in their season-opener, the team was buoyed by a spirited crowd at Missoula County Stadium, Dohn said. (Missoulian, MT)
Why aren't you going? Sep 4, 2008
you are the same way with the BRAVES , for a long time turner field and fulton county stadium were sold out almost every game and now they are losing you nowhere to be found. As far as the HAWKS I didnt the team have any fans until the playoff game against the celtics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bulls, Mudcats hit the road for playoffs Sep 3, 2008
The first Mudcats home game would be Saturday, with additional games Sunday and Monday at Five County Stadium, if necessary. or (919) 836-4953. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tom VerducciINSIDE BASEBALL Sep 3, 2008
During batting practice before that game, July 20, a Sterno can used to keep food warm in a Fulton County Stadium luxury box (the term "luxury" should be applied very loosely in the case of the old Launching Pad) tipped over, ignited a curtain and started a full-blown fire. No one was hurt, but the symbolism became unmistakable. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Mudcats win, look toward playoffs Sep 2, 2008
Advertisements The Carolina Mudcats scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth to break a tie and defeat the Tennessee Smokies 7-4 on Monday at Five County Stadium in Zebulon in the regular-season finale. Todd Doolittle (5-3) pitched the eighth and gave up one run on one hit for the win. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Smokies 3, Mudcats 2 Aug 31, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press/MILB.com ONE : The Tennessee Smokies scored one run in the eighth to hold off the Carolins Mudcats at Five County Stadium in the conclusion of Friday night's suspended game. The regularly scheduled contest, a seven-inning game Saturday night was not over at press time. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mudcats 5, Smokies 4 Aug 30, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008. Published: Aug 29, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Aug 29, 2008 03:46 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Covering the bases: Major League notes Aug 30, 2008
The second game is Thursday at West Tenn, before the teams come to Five County Stadium for Game 3 on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 6:15 p.m. Games 4 and 5, if necessary, will be at Five County Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 7, and Monday, Sept. 8FROM SOUTHERN LEAGUE/CAROLINA MUDCATS NEWS RELEASESBoston's Beckett goes on 15-day DLJosh Beckett was put on the 15-day disabled list because of an inflamed right elbow, and manager Terry Francona hopes the Boston Red Sox ace can return to the rotation next Friday in... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Brewers bringing out the crowds Aug 24, 2008
County Stadium seated more than 53,000, but the Brewers drew just 11 crowds of more than 40,000 that season including nine such crowds after the All-Star break. Lingering fan resentment about the '81 strike surely played a role in attendance figures. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Union County 33, Chester 32 Aug 23, 2008
However, the Yellow Jackets got the obvious upper hand in special-teams play, which made the difference on the scoreboard with a thrilling 33-32 victory at the Union County Stadium. Union County used the clutch kicking of Brian Gist, who booted two field goals, including the game-winner from 30 yards out with 2:18 remaining. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Northern has huge second half in Sullivan's debut Aug 23, 2008
Quarterback Andrew Peacock threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores, and cornerback/wide receiver Donovan Rasberry had a big night as well, propelling Northern to a 41-15 come-from-behind victory over Middle Creek at County Stadium on Friday night. "This was a team win," Sullivan said with a smile on his face. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Steve Poltz: 'Baseball is life' Aug 21, 2008
"The greatest day of my life was when the Padres were at the old Milwaukee County Stadium and I flew out there just to see them. Flannery left me tickets and press passes because he knows I love announcers. I got to meet Bob Uecker and Jerry Coleman, and prior to that I went to the dugout and (then-manager) Bruce Bochy had me sing my song '98 Pounder' to the team. While I was singing, (then-Brewers manager) Phil Garner came walking by and gave me the dirtiest look. Anyway, the TV guys... (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Mudcats suspended Aug 21, 2008
Advertisements TWO GAMES TONIGHT: Wednesday night's game between the Carolina Mudcats and Mississippi at Five County Stadium was suspended because of rain in the bottom of the first inning. The suspended game will be resumed at 5:30 p.m. today with the score 0-0 and played to a nine-inning conclusion. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mudcats 7, Braves 2 Aug 20, 2008
Advertisements CAROLINA MUDCATSCATS TURN THREE: John Raynor belted a three-run homer as part of a four-run sixth, and Carolina pulled off its first triple play in 12 years, leading the Mudcats past the Mississippi Braves at Five County Stadium. Carolina turned its third triple play in club history and the first since May 5, 1996, against Memphis. (News & Observer -- Sports)
