September 27, 2002

Play-By-Play

 

Pieces of History: The O’Rourke Wrecking Company will begin initial demolition work on Cinergy Field next month. Though no official announcement has been made on how they will ultimately bring Cinergy Field down, O’Rourke Wrecking has already made plans to sell remnants of the old stadium. Fans wishing to purchase materials left behind from Riverfront Stadium/Cinergy Field are invited to attend a memorabilia sale. Seats, turf and other items will be on sale for the general public on a first-come, first-serve basis.
 
        When

 		 October 19-20, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
October 27-28, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 
        Where

 		 660 Lunken Park Drive
(Across from Lunken Municipal Airport)
 
Reds’ fans and collection enthusiasts interested in pricing and other related sales information can log onto the O’Rourke Wrecking Company Web site at: http://www.orourkewrecking.com
 
Construction News: Media attending the quarterly tour last week, as well those that covered the transfer of home plate last Sunday caught a great glimpse of the ongoing progress at the construction site. Workers continue to work diligently on all aspects of Great American Ball Park. Following are some highlights:
 
bulletThe infield diamond and pitcher’s mound have been marked with red paint. The Motz Group continues field preparation work. Workers will begin topsoil and sod installation next month.
 
bulletSigns for ticketing and access have arrived and will be installed next week.
 
bulletCrews continue to shape Crosley Terrace. The walkways have been paved and leveled.
 
bulletGuard rails have been installed in stairways and seating areas.
 
Community Displays: The Great American Ball Park traveling display, featuring photographs, renderings and riverfront development information, will be on display in the 525 (Downtown Post Office) Building, 525 Vine Street, through October 3.
 

For more information             Barnard Baker
 on next week’s ball park        Dan Pinger Public Relations, Inc.
 activity, contact:                     (513) 564-0700

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