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    Nothing trivial about Parkway Baseball Clubs fundraiser  Nov 20, 2008
    And if you were still wondering about the name of the field in Cooperstown, it s Doubleday Field. Give yourself seven points for a correct answer. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)

    Hall of Fame announces new midseason exhibition game  Nov 18, 2008
    With last summer's death of the Hall of Fame Game, the annual exhibition played since 1940 at Doubleday Field, the Hall has unveiled Hall of Fame Classic Weekend, slated to debut next Fathers Day weekend and highlighted by the new game ... "In tandem with the MLBPAA, we are thrilled to bring a marquee event to Doubleday Field, which promises to be a lot of fun and incredibly interactive," Idelson said ... The Hall of Fame Game had been a major financial boon to Cooperstown, bringing 10,000 fans... (Albany Times Union)

    Hall of Fame replacement game set to debut in '09  Nov 18, 2008
    Next June's game at Doubleday Field will feature four Hall of Famers and more than 20 other retired major leaguers, although the decision on who will play will not be made until later, Hall of Fame spokesman Craig Muder said. "We are extremely excited to start a new Cooperstown tradition for multigenerational families everywhere," Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson said. (ESPN -- Baseball)

    Baseball Then and Now: Greats of Their Day  Nov 1, 2008
    Perhaps youve forgotten what happened at Doubleday Field on June 16, 2003 in that years annual Hall of Fame game. The Phillies were playing you got it Tampa Bay in that tiny, quaint bandbox ballpark right down the street from the Hall. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)

    Watroba: Ode to Tiger Stadium  Oct 22, 2008
    " But Watroba is accomplishing a lot with his music, and "They Used to Play Baseball Here" has helped in that regard. The publicity the song generated landed Watroba a gig at the most hallowed building in the game: the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. "I was doing a concert in Cooperstown, and a guy who owns a memorabilia shop in the shadow of Doubleday Field heard the song and contacted (Hall of Fame library director of research) Tim Wiles," Watroba says. "I went... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)

    Sonnanstine's parents visit Cooperstown  Oct 18, 2008
    His 13-year-old travel team visited baseball's hometown, and he pitched on Doubleday Field. Now that his parents have come back to visit, they see the Hall of Fame a little differently. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

    With falling leaves, a change of pace  Aug 18, 2008
    Campers will also get a private behind-the-scenes tour of the Hall of Fame Museum, play with the Hall of Famers on historic Doubleday Field and Leatherstocking Golf Course, and join in a private candlelight dinner "honor ceremony" in the Hall of Fame Gallery. The package also includes five nights at the Otesaga Resort Hotel. (Boston Globe)

    Gossage, Williams begin emotional week  Jul 26, 2008
    O'Neil opened the festivities that year, and eying a sun-baked crowd of about 11,000, sitting under a clear blue sky, he said these three words without missing a beat: "This is outstanding." Williams, now 79, mused last year that he might never make it either, saying that upon his death he planned to have his ashes spread around tiny Doubleday Field, because "I thought that might be the closest I got." And then the votes came tumbling in. 2008 Induction Ceremony Fifty-four Hall of Famers have... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)

    Rewards follow tiring bus rides  Jul 21, 2008
    From DoubleDay Field (the birthplace of baseball) to all of the shops, baseball is king in Cooperstown. Without baseball, the town would be dead. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Interview: Cole White  Jul 18, 2008
    Just like he used to do at West Point's Doubleday Field, Cole White is spraying the ball around New York-Penn League ballparks. In a new role, the leadoff hitter, White, who graduated from the Academy in May, is batting. (ArmySports.com)

    From the Editor's Desk -- Field isnt nowhere to me  Jul 2, 2008
    Last week, I was reading a column by Tom Verducci on the Sports Illustrated Web site lamenting the demise of the Hall of Fame Game, an annual exhibition at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y. ... Cooperstown is out in the middle of nowhere my wife Suzi lived there while getting her master s degree from the Cooperstown Graduate Program and said they used to call it centrally isolated, and I can vouch for the fact that it s an adventure finding an open restaurant after 7 p.m. and Doubleday Field... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    My aim is true: Hall of Fame visit is always worthwhile  Jun 26, 2008
    When I was a kid, the downtown was starting to die, and then it became a tourist trap by the next time I stopped by as busload after busload of Little Leaguers come by during the summer for a chance to visit the hall and play at Doubleday Field, where Trapper John and Sitting Bull once played baseball in The Last of the Mohicans, written by dead Cooperstown writer James Fenimore Cooper. I used to love reading James Fenimore Cooper, too, until one day I read an essay by Mark Twain that positively... (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)

    What will we remember about this classic? The parts the TV missed.  Jun 26, 2008
    The answer is Doubleday Field is not close to being a major league venue, and Disney is ... To bring it up to MLB quality would mean tearing away the very charm that makes Doubleday Field special ... But I mean, we get celebrity softball and we get Matt Lauer playing golf, but we can't get a game at Doubleday Field with major leaguers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Tom VerducciINSIDE BASEBALL  Jun 25, 2008
    I drove four hours to Cooperstown, dressed into a Blue Jays uniform in a grounds crew equipment closet at Doubleday Field, played in the game, changed again in the closet, and drove another four hours home ... The Jays and Orioles arrived at Doubleday Field on open-air, trolley-style buses that paraded them through the leafy village of Cooperstown ... Doubleday Field is just baseball. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Maddux donates milestone jersey  Jun 17, 2008
    COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Just as a second torrential downpour drenched fans at Doubleday Field, Hall of Fame officials managed to sneak in one final event prior to the postponement of the Hall of Fame Game between the Cubs and Padres. Padres right-hander Greg Maddux formally donated the home jersey from his 350th career win to the Hall of Fame and Museum, where it will be displayed in the "Today's Game" exhibit. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)

    Heavens clap, a tradition ends  Jun 17, 2008
    Nearly 10,000 lined the streets of Cooperstown before walking over to Doubleday Field, hoping to see the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres play the final installment of a tradition that dated back to 1940 but was ending Monday afternoon ... The two were among the fans five deep along Main Street, where both Doubleday Field and the Hall of Fame are located. (Albany Times Union)

    Covering the bases  Jun 17, 2008
    I'm blown away," Edmonds said Monday just before severe thunderstorms pelted historic Doubleday Field with a drenching rain and hail, forcing cancellation of the game in Cooperstown, N.Y. "I think all the anticipation of having a rough day of travel in the middle of the season -- it's all worth it once you get here. "Despite a determined effort to play the game between the Cubs and San Diego Padres, the storms packed too much rain and more storms were predicted later in the afternoon.Rangers... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Kawano donates hat to Hall of Fame  Jun 17, 2008
    The official donation occurred during Hall of Fame Game ceremonies at Doubleday Field on Monday afternoon ... Hall of Famer and former Cubs right-hander Fergie Jenkins, Hall chairman Jane Forbes Clark and new Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson accepted the fishing hat from Kawano as they stood between home plate and the pitcher's mound at Doubleday Field. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)

    Cubs, Pads rained out in last Hall of Fame game  Jun 17, 2008
    "I got an unbelievable tour of the Hall of Fame. I'm blown away," Edmonds said Monday just before severe thunderstorms pelted historic Doubleday Field with a drenching rain and hail, forcing cancellation of the game. "I think all the anticipation of having a rough day of travel in the middle of the season -- it's all worth it once you get here. "It would be nice if you could enjoy it more, be here on an off-day or a complete week," Edmonds said. "It's still special. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)

    MLB Notebook: Mariners' poor start costs GM his job  Jun 17, 2008
    Severe thunderstorms drenched historic Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y., forcing the cancellation of the final Hall of Fame Game. Despite a determined effort to play the game between the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs, the storms packed too much rain and pelted the field with bursts of hail before officials called it off just after 2:30 p.m. Major League Baseball announced in late January that this would be the final Hall of Fame Game because of scheduling problems. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Hall of Fame Game – Kiss it good-bye!  Jun 16, 2008
    As was the home run derby, which had become a spectacle of its own in the cozy confines of Doubleday Field. The left field line is 296 feet, the right field line is 312, the gaps anywhere from 336 to 350. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Game for the nearly greatest  May 12, 2008
    The Hall of Fame Game -- that mid-season exhibition that brings major-league teams to Cooperstown's Doubleday Field -- fades into history after next month's game ... (For the record: The Chicago Cubs play the San Diego Padres at 2 p.m. on June 16, preceded by a parade at noon and a home run derby at Doubleday Field at 1 p.m. Yes, tickets are sold out ... New York teams like the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs and Rochester Red Wings -- which will play at Doubleday Field next Sunday -- could be... (Albany Times Union)

    Bucknell Baseball Splits Pair with Army to Begin Patriot League Tournament  May 11, 2008
    The Black Knights went on to take the second contest by a 12-3 margin, however, to force a deciding game three tomorrow at Doubleday Field. The Bison are now 23-22-2 on the year, while the Black Knights sit at 24-24. (Bucknellbison.com)

    Bucknell Goes to Army, Holy Cross Visits Navy in 2008 Patriot League Baseball Tournament Semifinals  May 10, 2008
    Sat, May 10 - 12 p.m. (DH) Sun, May 11 - 1 p.m. (if necessary) Johnson Stadium at Doubleday Field - West Point, N.Y.. Tournament History: Army holds a 3-2 advantage in Patriot League Tournament matchups with Bucknell. (Patriotleague.com)

    Hall of Fame visit a success  May 2, 2008
    Not only did the Panthers and Colonials get to play each other in a regularly scheduled non-league game, they got to play that game on hallowed Abner Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y. The trip was made possible by Ray Gouley, a Central Mass high school baseball umpire who has officiated many Panther games throughout the years ... They played a full seven-inning game Friday afternoon on Doubleday Field, which counted. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    Leopards Travel to Rutgers for Midweek Baseball Matchup  Apr 23, 2008
    Saturday's games will begin at 12 p.m. while Sunday's start time is 1 p.m. at Doubleday Field. (Goleopards.com)

    Army Named CollegeBaseballInsider National Team of the Week  Apr 19, 2008
    The Black Knights return to Patriot League action this weekend, hosting Lehigh in a crucial four-series at Doubleday Field. Doubleheaders are scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday, with Saturday's twinbill slated to begin at noon. (Patriotleague.com)

    Jones, North Andover jolt preseason pick Ipswich  Apr 19, 2008
    Merrimack Valley: Unranked Methuen rallied to upset No. 1 Tewksbury, 6-4, at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y. Senior David Koerner pitched a three-hitter, giving up one earned run. Nonleague: Tom Conley and Bill Mueller each had three RBIs in BC High's 13-2 win over Brockton. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Inclement spring weather makes baseball a waiting game  Apr 13, 2008
    P/SUNNY Sunday April 13, 2008. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Bucknell Baseball Splits with Army in Patriot League Opener  Mar 30, 2008
    29, as Bucknell will finish out its four-game series with Army beginning at 1 p.m. on Doubleday Field. Gerhard Fieldhouse, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837. (Bucknellbison.com)

    sports briefs  Mar 7, 2008
    The annual Home Run Derby will commence at 1 p.m. at Doubleday Field ... Chicago will be the home team and will occupy the first base dugout at Doubleday Field ... Doubleday Field has a seating capacity of 9,571. (Community News Weekly, NY)

    Graceful exit impossible now  Mar 2, 2008
    Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)

    Old game doesn't fit the times  Jan 31, 2008
    Observing Jason Varitek walk outside Doubleday Field during the 2005 game to use the shed-like one-toilet bathroom, because there were no clubhouses. Priceless. (Albany Times Union)

    Kidd tells Nets: 'It's time to move on'  Jan 30, 2008
    Baseball Hall of Fame Game done after this year Nearly 70 years after the tradition began, the Baseball Hall of Fame Game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y., will end after this year's game between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres June 16. Officials at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum said Major League Baseball decided keeping the game was too difficult because of the complexities of the major league schedule. (Boston Globe)

    Padres to play final Hall of Fame Game  Jan 30, 2008
    This will be the Padres' third appearance in the Hall of Fame Game at Doubleday Field ... The Padres will not only play the first Major League games in China, they will play in the final Baseball Hall of Fame Game at historic Doubleday Field in Cooperstown ... Pregame festivities will start at 9 a.m. with the Hall of Fame Game Day Parade on Main Street and the always-popular Home Run Derby at 10 a.m. at Doubleday Field. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)

    Cooperstown loses its game  Jan 30, 2008
    Doubleday Field, covered in snow on Tuesday, will host its last Hall of Fame Game on June 16 ... Advertisements The Associated Press There is no joy at Doubleday Field. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    MLB halting Hall of Fame Game  Jan 30, 2008
    UTICA (N.Y.) OBSERVER-DISPATCH/NICOLE L. CVETNIC The front of Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y. ... The 2008 Hall of Fame Game, which features the Chicago Cubs vs. the San Diego Padres, will be played June 16 at Doubleday Field ... UTICA (N.Y.) OBSERVER-DISPATCH/NICOLE L. CVETNIC Doubleday Field sits empty on Tuesday. (Leavenworth Times, KS)

    Hall of Fame exhibition game ending after 2008  Jan 30, 2008
    COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- There is no joy at Doubleday Field ... It was switched in 1979 to the day after and had become a big hit, usually selling out historic Doubleday Field's 9,571 seats within hours ... "I'm very disappointed. I think it's a pretty selfish thing on the part of Major League Baseball," said Nader, who plans on being at Doubleday Field for the final game. (ESPN -- Baseball)

    Cubs, Padres to play last HOF Game  Jan 30, 2008
    The Cubs played in the inaugural Hall of Fame Game at Doubleday Field in 1940 ... The Cubs and San Diego Padres will play at historic Doubleday Field on June 16 in the 2008 Baseball Hall of Fame Game. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)

    Cubs to Participate in 2008 Hall of Fame Game  Jan 30, 2008
    (COOPERSTOWN, NY) The 2008 Baseball Hall of Fame Game will feature a pair of National League teams, the Central Division champion Chicago Cubs, and the National League West Division member San Diego Padres on Monday, June 16 in Cooperstown at historic Doubleday Field, in a rematch of the 1984 NL Championship Series ... The Game will begin at 2 p.m., with pre-game festivities starting at 12 noon with the Hall of Fame Game Day Parade on Main Street and the always-popular Home Run Derby at 1... (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)

    Bobby Moranda, Catamount Baseball Sign Three for This Season, Five for Next  Jan 24, 2008
    One of 16 players from the Northeast region to play against Team Japan at Doubleday Field in the Goodwill Games XVII. Off the diamond, is also the captain and three-time MVP of the RFA basketball team. (Catamountsports.com)

    Williams wasn't sure he'd ever make Hall  Dec 6, 2007
    "I'll tell you, when I died I was planning on having my ashes spread around the ballpark up there -- Doubleday Field," the 78-year-old Williams told MLB.com on Tuesday. "I thought that might be the clo 00000C8D sest I got. I was hoping it would happen, but I didn't know if it would ever really happen." Williams was one of five managers and baseball executives elected on Monday by separate Veterans Committees, joining Billy Southworth, former Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and owners Walter O'Malley and... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)

    Go Cubs Go: Goodman's anthem making a comeback  Oct 4, 2007
    We went on a road trip, the three girls in the back seat, and scouted out the area and Abner Doubleday Field,'' said Goodman's widow, Nancy Tenney, recalling a trip to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. ``It got dark and we went back there at night and David climbed over the fence and between home plate and the pitcher's mound slung the ashes around. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Welcome to baseball heaven  Aug 12, 2007
    A few blocks down Main Street stands Doubleday Field, a modest brick structure that declares itself the "Birthplace of Baseball." The field is booked full every summer with everything from high-school to adult-league teams wanting to play at the legendary park, where home runs sail into backyards of adjacent homes. Doubleday Field is charming, but the museum is Cooperstown's jewel. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Flocking to baseball Mecca  Jul 30, 2007
    Even more fans lined up outside Doubleday Field when Ripken tossed the ceremonial first pitch of a game between the Aberdeen IronBirds, the New York-Penn League team he owns, and the Oneonta Tigers. A white van carrying Ripken around town pulled up outside the ballpark to these sounds. (Albany Times Union)

    It's crunch time for Ripken  Jul 29, 2007
    " Earlier on Saturday, Ripken threw out the first pitch at Doubleday Field, where his IronBirds Minor League club played, "and there was an energy within that stadium that was wonderful to see. I don't know how many people the last six months told me they were coming here for the induction, and going down the street here and actually seeing some of those people has been overwhelming. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)

    Fathers, sons gear up for tripThey will camp out near Cooperstown to share Cal's big moment  Jul 19, 2007
    All four hope to attend a Saturday game at Doubleday Field, featuring Ripken's Class A minor league team, the Aberdeen Iron Birds. The quartet will hardly be the only Baltimoreans attending the Ripken gala. (Towson Times, MD)

    Rios places second in Derby  Jul 10, 2007
    "That ballpark was like 10 feet," laughed Rios, joking about the dimensions at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y 00002BDB. He made AT look small, too. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)

    ILION ROLLS OVER HERKIMER  Jun 29, 2007
    Ilion begins play in Adrean Post s annual Blue and Gold Classic Friday at 10 a.m. with a game against a team from Maryland at Cooperstown s Doubleday Field ... The pair scattered three hits at Doubleday Field. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)

    Paupack Indians on the Warpath in Wayne County Teeners  Jun 26, 2007
    The game was played on historic Doubleday Field and resulted in a signature win for the Indians. hat was a very good win against a very good team, said Coach Capone. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)

    POST 168 RALLIES IN SEVENTH  Jun 15, 2007
    The pair scattered three hits at Doubleday Field. Kucharski pitched five scoreless innings of two-hit ball with 10 strikeouts. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)

    Girl, schmirl. This kid can play baseball  Jun 15, 2007
    Playing at Doubleday Field, the site for countless ballgames every year, plus a Hall of Fame game annually that features big-league teams, will be a memorable experience, she said. "It's really exciting because it's just a great experience, especially now that I get to play with an all-girls team and we're also playing against guys," she said. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    West Post 920 falls short in Cooperstown  Jun 13, 2007
    Joe Johnson contributed three hits and two RBIs, Cody Moyle drove in three, Tim Haynos had two hits and scored three times and Anthony Landes had a double for FMS.. Rick Clifford and Kevin Morgan each doubled for West, while Josh Schroeder had an RBI.. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Cooperstown dedication was a big deal in 1939 (Dick Heller)  Jun 12, 2007
    When the rotund Ruth grabbed a bat and waddled to the plate to pinch hit for the Wagner squad in the fifth inning, the spectators at Doubleday Field roared in unison. With a 1-1 count, the Babe fouled out to the catcher directly in front of the plate. (Washington Times, DC)

    Walsh is everyone's Player of the Year  Jun 10, 2007
    Walsh and his family traveled to Cooperstown to participate in the ceremony, which took place before an exhibition game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles at Doubleday Field. "That was amazing," Walsh said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    ORIOLES WIN DOUBLEDAY SLUGFEST  May 24, 2007
    BALTIMORE ORIOLE COREY PATTERSON HANDS A BALL BACK to a fan along the first base line while signing autographs for a crowd that included area teens Brandon Dunn and Keith Crane prior to the annual Hall of Fame Game baseball exhibition at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown ... COOPERSTOWN Vernon Wells won the pregame home run derby Monday but that would not signal the end of balls flying out of Doubleday Field at Major League Baseball s annual Hall of Fame Game. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)

    Veterans news  May 24, 2007
    was honored at the annual Hall of Fame baseball game on Doubleday Field in Cooperstown N.Y.. Walsh, the first American Legion Baseball player from Massachusetts to be name Player of the Year was awarded the 2006 George W. Rulon American Legion Player of the Year Award by a special scholarship committee at the 2006 American Legion World Series. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)

    Former Logger in Cooperstown  May 24, 2007
    (Blue Jays) pitched in the Hall of Fame Game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y. on Monday. Rogers was called up to the Blue Jays' major league exhibition squad to pitch against Baltimore. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Going yard in Cooperstown  May 23, 2007
    Former Cy Young winner Roy Halladay, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, signs autographs Monday at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown ... Toronto's Roy Halladay tosses autographed balls to fans Monday at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown ... Nestled behind their yard, separated by a few plants and a chain-link fence, sits Doubleday Field, the pristine ballpark owned by the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, where many of the game's greats have participated in exhibitions and ceremonies. (Albany Times Union)

    Orioles win Hall of Fame Game and more baseball news  May 23, 2007
    The event at Doubleday Field used to coincide with the Hall's induction weekend, but it became tougher for teams to play. Hughes throws, runs. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)

    On playing right field for the Blue Jays -- and my very own Jeffrey Maier moment.  May 23, 2007
    Tom Verducci suited up for the Blue Jays in spring training in 2005 (above) and reprised his role on Monday in the Hall of Fame Game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown ... COOPERSTOWN, NY -- I will tell the story for years to come about how I played the outfield like Willie Mays in the 61st annual Baseball Hall of Fame exhibition game at historic Doubleday Field ... ("Make a left at the light. The light. It's the only light in town.'') Cooperstown, especially for the one day it hosts major league... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)

    O's top Jays in annual Hall of Fame Game  May 23, 2007
    Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts throws to first as the Blue Jays' Ryan Roberts slides into second base at Doubleday Field on Monday ... Playing in front of a capacity crowd of 9,571 fans on a sun-drenched afternoon at historic Doubleday Field, the Orioles jumped out to an early lead against Blue Jays starter Tomo Ohka ... The blast by Fuenmayor capped off a game that saw the Blue Jays and Orioles combine for eight home runs, as both teams took advantage of the shortened dimensions at... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)

    Another wonderful day in Cooperstown  May 23, 2007
    Just under 10,000 fans a sellout crowd of 9,791 to be exact packed into historic Doubleday Field to watch the American League East rivals Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles play. Pre-game festivities, as usual were a big hit as young fans looked for autographs from their favorite players who fielded questions from the 100 or so media representatives from throughout the country that were on hand. (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)

    Verducci plays -- and Ks -- for Jays in Hall game  May 22, 2007
    The event at Doubleday Field used to coincide with the Hall's induction weekend, but it became tougher to teams to play then. Baltimore and Toronto, separated by a half-game in the AL East, begin a three-game series at Camden Yards on Tuesday night. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Notes: Zaun recalls calling his shot  May 21, 2007
    On July 26, 1999, Zaun and the Texas Rangers took on the Kansas City Royals at Doubleday Field during induction weekend ... " Monday's plan: Toronto manager John Gibbons said Sunday that the most of the Blue Jays' regulars would likely get at least one at-bat and play a few innings during the Hall of Fame Game against Baltimore. Third baseman Troy Glaus will get the day off, and second baseman Aaron Hill, who has played in all 42 games, may also sit. Filling in the gaps will be a host of... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)

    A special 'kinship'  May 11, 2007
    Ripken's visit included a tour of the museum, dinner at a local restaurant and stops at some of the town's historic spots, including Doubleday Field. The 46-year-old former shortstop said the visit made him feel "another step closer" to the induction. (Albany Times Union)

    Army-Navy split doubleheader  Apr 22, 2007
    fired his first-career nine-inning complete game in the nightcap as the Midshipmen split their Saturday doubleheader against Army at Doubleday Field in West Point ... " The two teams will meet again tomorrow for a 1 p.m. doubleheader at Doubleday Field in West Point. Navy freshman right-hander Oliver Drake (Gardner, Mass.) is slated to go against Army's Cole White in the opener, followed with Navy freshman southpaw Yale Eckert (La Selva Beach, Calif.) matching up with Army's Drew Clothier in the... (GoMidshipmen.com)

    Notes: Players visit soldiers  Apr 21, 2007
    A crowd of 9,571 is expected at Doubleday Field, where the Blue Jays have been designated the visiting team. Coming up: Right-hander Josh Towers (1-1, 2. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)

    Baseball Heads To West Point To Take On Army On Tuesday  Mar 27, 2007
    Tuesday, March 28, 2007 Quinnipiac (4-5) at Army (8-9) Johnson Stadium at Doubleday Field West Point, N.Y. Internet - www. quinnipiacbobcats. (Quinnipiacbobcats.com)

    Local radio personality Hank Brown celebrating 50 years in broadcasting  Jan 20, 2007
    In addition, Brown has announced the water polo competition at the World Games for the USA Olympic teams and in 1957 started a long stint calling the annual Baseball Hall of Fame Game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown. Along the way, he has met sports and entertainment stars galore. (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)

    O's go purple, defer FanFest  Jan 6, 2007
    The Toronto Blue Jays replaced the New York Mets as the Orioles' opponent in the 2007 Hall of Fame Game, which will take place at 2 p.m. May 21 at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y.. Orioles quick links. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)


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