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May 6, 1958
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick addresses the short left field fence at the Los Angeles Coliseum, stating nothing can be done for existing parks but proposes minimum dimensions of 325 feet for foul lines and 400 feet for centerfield in all future or remodeled parks after July 1.
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NEW YORK (AP) Nothing can be done about the Los Angeles Coliseum's short left field fence, says Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick, but it shouldn't happen again.
The commissioner Monday asked the playing rules committee to set a minimum of 325-feet for foul lines and 400 feet for centerfield on all parks built or remodeled after July 1.
"There is nothing we can do about parks that have been built." Frick said. "But I have a hunch that 10 or 15 new parks will be constructed in the majors and minors in the next four or five years."
NEW YORK (AP) Nothing can be done about the Los Angeles Coliseum's short left field fence, says Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick, but it shouldn't happen again.
The commissioner Monday asked the playing rules committee to set a minimum of 325-feet for foul lines and 400 feet for centerfield on all parks built or remodeled after July 1.
"There is nothing we can do about parks that have been built." Frick said. "But I have a hunch that 10 or 15 new parks will be constructed in the majors and minors in the next four or five years."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Baseball
Coliseum
Fence
Rules
Ford Frick
What entities or persons were involved?
Ford Frick
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles Coliseum
Story Details
Key Persons
Ford Frick
Location
Los Angeles Coliseum
Event Date
Monday
Story Details
Commissioner Frick notes that the short left field fence at the Los Angeles Coliseum cannot be changed but requests the playing rules committee to establish minimum distances of 325 feet for foul lines and 400 feet for centerfield in parks built or remodeled after July 1, anticipating new park constructions.