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  Lynx Stadium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lynx Stadium (formerly Ottawa Stadium and JetForm Park) is the main baseball stadium in Ottawa, Canada.
The stadium was opened prior to the 1993 season, when Ottawa was granted a franchise.
The stadium is in the popular split-level design, with a concourse running around the middle of the seating bowl.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lynx_Stadium   (330 words)

  
 Abilene Cooper Cougars Football News
Cooper's Sean Holamon had a big night despite the loss, catching eight passes for 112 yards Teammate Jerry Harper finished with 101 rushing yards on 19 carries.
Shotwell Stadium witnessed the Bronchos put on a 42-14 display that dropped the Cougars to 0-2 in district.
It was the first time Cooper had been handed a zero on the scoreboard in 165 games.
www.kylgrafx.com /coogs/chsnews.html   (436 words)

  
 The Herald Democrat
It was the second consecutive season that Cooper (10-1) beat Gunter (9-2) in the first round, as the Bulldogs extend their winning streak to 10 games and advance to the area round to face Prosper, which hammered Italy, 42-8.
Cooper's defense came up with key stop after key stop in the fourth quarter, limiting the Tigers to just 24 total yards in the final stanza to seal the playoff win.
Cooper regained the lead before halftime when Dewaylon Williams broke free on a 54-yard touchdown run with 2:276 left in the second period, capping an 82-yard drive that lasted only three plays and 1 1/2 minutes.
www.herald-democrat.com /articles/2005/11/13/sports/sports02.txt   (973 words)

  
 The Lantern
Cooper Stadium is a familiar site for Columbus residents who peer south as they travel along Interstate 70 on the west side of town.
Cooper Stadium is home to the city's AAA minor league baseball team, the Clippers.
Cooper Stadium is lagging behind facilities belonging to Clippers' foes in the International League West Division: the Toledo Mud Huns, the Indianapolis Indians and the Louisville Bats, all of which play in state-of-the-art facilities built in the past six years.
www.thelantern.com /home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&istory_id=254726   (419 words)

  
 Suburban News Publications, Columbus, Ohio
The lights could be going out soon at Cooper Stadium, where many greats such as former coach Hopalong Cassady have roamed the field.
In 1975, the county purchased the Clippers along with Cooper Stadium.
Built in 1932, the ballpark is the oldest professional baseball stadium in the state, and the oldest triple-A stadium in use in the country.
www.snponline.com /NEWS4-20/4-20_allcooper.htm   (682 words)

  
 Cooper Stadium - BR Bullpen
Cooper Stadium is home to the Columbus Clippers of the International League.
Named after Harold Cooper in 1984, the park was initially called Red Bird Stadium after its original occupants, the Columbus (OH) Red Birds.
In 2008, the Clippers are scheduled to leave Cooper Stadium and move into a new ballpark.
www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Cooper_Stadium   (102 words)

  
 Project Profiles: Crew Stadium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The magnificent 22,485-seat Crew Stadium is not simply a new stadium; it also holds the distinction as the nation's very first soccer-only sports facility.
The wave of new stadiums in the '90s has also seen a return of natural grass, erasing the legacy of the previous wave in the '60s and '70s where nearly all featured synthetic playing surfaces.
At Cooper Stadium (opened in 1981), home to the Class AAA affiliate of the world champion New York Yankees, word came down from the parent club to get rid of the fake stuff and put in the real thing or run the risk of losing the team to another city.
www.hunterindustries.com /Resources/Project_Profiles/crew_stadium.html   (889 words)

  
 Balls and Strikes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
He was saying if they built a new stadium, it would get rid of the Cooper Stadium Bums and bring back some of those white collar people who attend other sporting events.
Despite Cooper Stadium being the oldest ballpark in all of Triple-A baseball and with rumors of renovation or relocation being tossed around, it seems that the park still has a place in Columbus.
The 70-year-old stadium, the 38 acres of land surrounding it and the franchise are all owned by Franklin County.
jjboggs43204.tripod.com /id37.html   (1420 words)

  
 The Diamond - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Diamond, a stadium located in Richmond, Virginia, USA, on Boulevard, is the home of the Richmond Braves, the AAA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, as well as the Virginia Commonwealth University baseball team.
There is currently controversy over a new plan by a development group called the Richmond Baseball Initiative to build a new stadium in Shockoe Bottom near Main Street Station.
Under the plan, the Richmond Braves would move to the new stadium while the Diamond would become the sole home to Virginia Commonwealth University athletics.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Diamond   (193 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | Y. has heavy lifting to do
Battling to break into the second and first rotation, Cooper may have to do just that for his coaches in 2005, who are more demanding than they were a year ago.
Cooper's power lifting could come in handy, although it didn't help Saturday when he caught a long bomb from John Beck only to have officials declare he didn't have control of the ball before he stepped out of bounds.
Cooper was one of many receivers on display Saturday during BYU's Blue-White game, the final event in spring practice for the Cougars.
deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,600125207,00.html?y=T   (763 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Commissioners said two Baseball Action Teams (B.A.T.), are being formed, which are comprised of individuals who have pledged their support to the success of Cooper Stadium and the community where it resides.
Cooper Stadium was built in 1932 and renovated in 1976, the year before professional baseball returned to Columbus.
Is is the oldest AAA baseball stadium in the United States.
www.officer.com /news/IBS/wcmh/news-2672486.html   (299 words)

  
 Baseball: Cooper's double ignites Notre Dame offense in victory - Sports
Notre Dame first baseman Craig Cooper pulled two doubles down the left field line and ignited a first-inning rally to propel Notre Dame (18-8) over Chicago State (3-17) 6-4 Tuesday at Frank Eck Stadium.
Cooper's double to open the game sparked a four-run Notre Dame first inning.
With Cooper's first inning double, he reached base safely for the 14th time in 17 leadoff at-bats this season (.823 on-base percentage).
www.ndsmcobserver.com /news/2006/04/05/Sports/Baseball.Coopers.Double.Ignites.Notre.Dame.Offense.In.Victory-1783760.shtml   (411 words)

  
 Columbus Monthly: Columbus Ohio's monthly magazine
Stadium officials anticipate a good-size crowd, around 8,000, even though it’s a meaningless game in May between a couple of International League also-rans, the hometown Columbus Clippers and the Richmond Braves.
Tom Cooper, a Clippers assistant general manager from 1977 to 1983, describes the promotion as “filler”—something he and his colleagues threw on the schedule with little thought.
Concession stands are expected to be in the back of Huntington Park’s grandstand, unlike at Cooper Stadium, where they’re buried in the concourse.
www.columbusmonthly.com /article1.html   (2510 words)

  
 Red Bird Stadium - BR Bullpen
It became known as Jets Stadium in 1955 when the Columbus Jets replaced the Red Birds there.
In '77, after renovations, it was renamed Franklin County Stadium.
It was renamed Cooper Stadium after Harold Cooper and bears that name at the present time.
www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Red_Bird_Stadium   (118 words)

  
 BallParkWatch - Cooper Stadium / Columbus Clippers
At one point it was the first minor-league stadium to have AstroTurf (luckily, the stadium reverted back to natural grass years ago), and it has gone by several names, including Franklin County Stadium.
Cooper Stadium, the home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League), may be well-regarded in baseball circles, but apparently the folks in Columbus want more, as two groups are seeking a new downtown stadium.
The team and Cooper Stadium are owned by Franklin County, so there are many hurdles before anyone will see a new stadium, but things have progressed to the point where two potential sites are being mentioned and renderings have already been prepared.
www.ballparkwatch.com /stadiums/IL/cooper.htm   (343 words)

  
 Appraisals, financing survey next up for Cooper Stadium - Business First of Columbus:
County commissioners have been pondering Cooper Stadium's fate for several years, but Ray said it remains unclear when a decision will be made.
In December, a ballpark design study conducted for the commissioners by 360 Architecture and Moody-Nolan Inc. concluded an outdated Cooper Stadium should be razed and replaced rather than remodeled if the county decides to keep the Clippers at their current location.
A replacement stadium with a seating capacity of 10,200 would cost an estimated $38.8 million to $48.3 million, according to the study, which did not look at the cost of building a downtown ballpark.
bizjournals.com /columbus/stories/2005/02/07/story6.html?t=printable   (682 words)

  
 Robbinsdale Cooper High School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
During the ceremony, which will be held at the school's football stadium beginning at 7 p.m., 422 senior will don their caps and gowns and accept their high school diplomas.
According to Cooper Principal Jane Liepold, this year's commencement ceremony recognizes the successes of a hard-working senior class.
Since the graduation ceremony will take place outdoors at the Cooper stadium, school administrators said there should be enough room to accommodate everyone who wants to attend the event.
www.rdale.k12.mn.us /chs/news/story.aspx?ID=882   (420 words)

  
 Cooper Stadium Relocation Feasibility Study - Columbus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Facility: Cooper Stadium, located just west of downtown Columbus, is the home of the New York Yankees’ AAA affiliate, the Columbus Clippers.
The stadium was built in 1932, and completely renovated in 1977.
Current Project: Franklin County (the stadium and team owner) has access to a $350,000 state General Revenue Fund grant for studies on rehabilitating or replacing the facility.
culture.ohio.gov /project.asp?proj=cooper   (154 words)

  
 COOPER RIVER PARK OVERCAME TAINTED PAST
The story of Cooper River park is one of a comeback - particularly for its prime feature, the Cooper River.
Because it has a 1.25 mile straightaway protected from currents or crosswinds, the Cooper River between Cuthbert Boulevard and Route 130 has been selected as the site of this year's NCAA women's championship, the Intercollegiate Rowing Association's men's championship and the U.S. Olympic trials.
That means hundreds of athletes and thousands of onlookers will be drawn to the usually tranquil acres along the historic creek, displacing the park's usual joggers and lunchtime picnickers.
www.ccmua.org /crivpark.html   (773 words)

  
 Suburban News Publications, Columbus, Ohio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Franklin County commissioners announced their plans to move the minor league team into a new park while studying a new use for the existing stadium property on West Mound Street.
As someone who believed the county should rebuild around the existing Cooper Stadium site and give a vote of confidence to a neighborhood sorely needing it, the decision is a letdown.
The Indians previously had the worst stadium in the majors (though we loved it anyway).
www.snponline.com /COMMENTARY/weekly/4-20_wjmballpark.htm   (702 words)

  
 McCoy Stadium - Pawtucket Red Sox   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Easily the oldest stadium in the 14-team International League, with the closest being Columbus's Cooper Stadium (1977), McCoy remains one of the league's smallest ballparks.
Turn your head to the left or sit on the first-base side of the park and you're confronted with the picturesque modern-day appeal that has been the boom of ballparks since the introduction of Camden Yards.
In addition to the stadium's uniqueness, the PawSox remain affordable to watch, with the 4,014 box seats topping out at $8.00 and the remaining general admission tickets a mere 5 bucks.
www.baseballpilgrimages.com /AAA/pawtucket.html   (648 words)

  
 Cooper Stadium Tickets - Buy Tickets to Concerts, Sports and Shows at Cooper Stadium in Columbus
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www.premium-seats.com /ohio-tickets/columbus-events/cooper-stadium.html   (143 words)

  
 Franklin County, Ohio - Press Room
Cooper Alternative Plan (C.A.P.) will study alternatives for new uses for the current stadium.
"We are inviting representatives from the city, county and the public and private sectors to the table because as a community, we all have a stake in the future of Cooper Stadium and the Columbus Clippers," said Board President Mary Jo Kilroy.
The second committee, which is comprised of Franklinton area associations, local elected officials and private sector representatives, will concentrate on reusing the current stadium to generate income for the Franklinton community.
www.co.franklin.oh.us /fc/content/press/boc04-15-05.cfm   (337 words)

  
 Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball History
The first team to be dubbed as the Pawtucket Red Sox debuted at McCoy Stadium in 1970 as a member of the AA Eastern League.
McCoy Stadium was dedicated just in time for the return of professional baseball in 1946 as the Slaters of the Class B New England League debuted.
Easily the oldest stadium in the 14-team International League, with the closest being Toledo's Ned Skeldon Stadium, which was built in 1965.
www.redsoxconnection.com /paw_history.html   (1103 words)

  
 BATS DISAVOW ANY INTEREST IN FIXING STADIUM
"We have no interest in Memorial Stadium," says Cooper Brantley, reacting to reports in the news media and statements to the City Council that the team might be willing to continue playing in the old stadium and even invest in its renovation.
Brantley adds, "we are in no way encouraging" the effort by the Aycock Neighborhood Association and Preservation Greensboro Inc. to raise$90,000 to study stadium renovation and improvements to the Aycock neighborhood, which borders the ballpark.
She believes the feasibility study - which would be conducted Aug. 8-13 by a 15-member design team headed by Bess - will show the merits of upgrading the historic ballpark rather than building a more costly one.
radio.weblogs.com /0128341/stories/NEWS/BATS_DISAVOW_ANY_INTEREST_I.HTM   (616 words)

  
 News Release: June 1, 2003 - Spring Release #3
Cooper Stadium (1155 West Mound Street) is located just off of I-70 on the west side of downtown Columbus.
At Cooper Stadium, one line is available in each radio booth for each school’s “designated” radio station doing play-by-play for credit card, collect, 800 or call-backs only.
The arena and stadium are visible from your exit at I-75.
www.ohsaa.org /news/sports/news0601.htm   (4186 words)

  
 Cooper Stadium Tickets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
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 Cooper Stadium - Home of the Columbus Clippers - New York Yankees (International League - Triple A)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Cooper Stadium - Home of the Columbus Clippers - New York Yankees (International League - Triple A) Every Clipper, that stands up to this plate, has one thing on his mind...
Cooper Stadium is the Yankees Triple-A facility, and the final stop, on a player's journey to becoming a N.Y. Yankee.
The next uniform these players will be wearing, is the pinstripes.
www.digitalballparks.com /International/Cooper_640_3.html   (62 words)

  
 Ballpark Digest -- Endangered Ballpark
And we are not bothering to list Busch Stadium II (the current home of the St. Louis Cardinals) on the list because there's been no movement to keep the ballpark when the Cards move to Busch Stadium III next season.
But with the relatively limited facilities at Cooper, a new downtown ballpark is now inevitable, and we don't see a use for Cooper Stadium once the Clippers move.
Ray Winder opened in 1932 as Travelers Stadium and is one of the joys of minor-league baseball, but the economics of the game have made the venerable old ballpark obsolete.
www.ballparkwatch.com /features/endangered_ballparks.htm   (2354 words)

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