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At least somebody was happy

Date3/10/1977
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  • At least somebody was happy
  • At least somebody was happy: This bullfrog settled on the pitcher's mound at Grant Field in Dunedin; Fla.; yesterday after the Blue Jays' opening exhibition game was rained out. Philadelphia Phillies had arrived all suited up for the Toronto team's first game against major league opponents; but officials decided that play was impossible. That left the mound free for the frog.
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Original Toronto Star caption: At least somebody was happy: This bullfrog settled on the pitcher's mound at Grant Field in Dunedin; Fla.; yesterday after the Blue Jays' opening exhibition game was rained out. Philadelphia Phillies had arrived all suited up for the Toronto team's first game against major league opponents; but officials decided that play was impossible. That left the mound free for the frog.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0007913F
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