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Cubs vs. Astros — August 24, 1988

I went to this game with two friends. The park was jammed, and scorecards were sold out. The Cubs won 3-2 on a double and a single in the bottom of the ninth.  

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Cubs vs. Phillies — August 8, 1988

Way back in the spring, the Cubs announced that the first night game at Wrigley Field would take place sometime during the 1988 season. There was speculation that it would happen on a Monday night when there would be a … Continue reading →

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White Sox vs. A’s — August 2, 1988

My friend and I went to this game primarily to see Canseco and McGwire. They hit some into the stands during batting practice, but were held to a single each during the game. We sat in the first row of … Continue reading →

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Wausau Timbers vs. Rockford Expos — July 23, 1988

My wife and I were vacationing at my parents’ in northern Wisconsin. We went to a Wausau Timbers A league game. At the time, Wausau was a Seattle Mariners farm team. This was my first-ever Minor League game. We arrived … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Giants — July 18, 1988

My friend and I bought these tickets back in April, hoping it would be the first night game at Wrigley Field. It wasn’t but we went and had fun anyway. We took our wives and ate lunch at Ed Debevic’s. … Continue reading →

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