CBS Evening News for Saturday, Apr 11, 1981
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(Boston, Massachusetts) Exodus of Braves and Patriots from Boston recalled; films shown. Possibility of Boston Bruins and Celtics leaving as well examined. [Fans Jimmy MAHONEY, Mike DiGREGORIO - lament teams leaving.] Rationale for owners of Bruins and Boston Gardens moving team to Salem, New Hampshire, outlined. [Boston Redevelopment Authority director Robert RYAN - criticizes idea.] Denial of allegations by Delaware North, the conglomerate owning both the Bruins and Boston Gardens, noted; city's reaction cited. [Former Celtic, John HAVLICEK - thinks fans want Celtics to st in town.] Boston Red Sax mentioned; Red Sox commercial shown. Criticism of Red Sox general manager Haywood Sullivan for moves of players Rick Burleson, Butch Hobson, Carlton Fisk and Fred Lynn examined. [Former player Jimmy PIERSALI - wonders about Sullivan's fins.] [Fan. Joseph BRUNACCINI - criticizes management] [Fan Mary CAlL expresses pleasure with current team.] Fisk's role in defeating Red Sox in opening game noted.
REPORTER: Liz Trottaay(WGN-TV film/tape)
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