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THE BATTALION
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1978
Page 9
Eddie Dominguez '66
Joe Arciniega '74
SBMIBI
■C.E. “Pat” Olsen Field is one of
tht premier college baseball
racilities in the nation.
fThe playing field is surfaced with
ffljnatural turf-grass and is aligned in a
north-south direction with the
pitcher facing south. The field’s di
mensions are 330 feet down each
■il line, 375 feet to the power al
leys in right-and left-centerfields,
'and 400 feet to straightaway center.
Were is a 15-foot warning track next
to the outfield fence and from
firstbase to thirdbase in front of the
grandstand.
■The partially-roofed concrete
grandstand seats approximately
5,000 people. Seating for 2,600 in
| the central section of the grandstand
Is riser-mounted and has aluminum
[foldingchairs with armrests. Seating
for 1,200 on each side of the central
yjsection is benchtype aluminum seat-
~ - ing with backrests.
HAn enclosed pressbox provides
_Ljfwo broadcasting booths for radio,
— an official scorer’s booth with a pub-
lie address system, controls for the
jg - electronic scoreboard and work
I llpace for 12 writers.
If Beneath the grandstand are dress
ing facilities for the Texas A&M
Bam and the visiting team, com-
~£lete with lockers and showers.
Tunnels lead from the dressing
jroom to the dugouts. There is also a
pressing room for umpires with a
—Stunnel leading to the field. An office
Hr Texas A&M coach Tom Chan-
jcller, a training room, equipment
Itorage room and a groundskeeper’s
d Bom are also located beneath the
35 Krandstand.
chbtHoisen Field has several features
r l 1 ' id( signed for spectator’s conve-
1 iiience. Among these are a large
Ipncessions facility, an asphalt park-
[rig area with room for 800 cars adja-
If you want the real
thing, not frozen or
canned . .. We call it
“Mexican Food
Supreme.”
Dallas location:
3071 Northwest Hwy
352-8570
Texas A&M baseball coach Tom Chandler
(left) and Pat Olsen discuss plans for the
March 21 dedication of C. E. “Pat” Olsen
Battalion photo by Derrick Grubbs
Field. Ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m. Tues
day, followed by a game between the Aggies
and the Southern Cal Trojans at 3 p.m.
Battalion
Classified
Call 845-2611
Aggi e Special
ALL-YOU-CAN eat
Crisp golden fried Chicken
French Fries
Homemade Rolls
Cole Slaw
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GOOD 7 DAYS A WEEK
ANY TIME OF DAY
1800 TEXAS AVENUE
COLLEGE STATION 693-9515
cent to the field and a special access
ramp for the handicapped.
Built for the future as well as for
the present, the stadium provides
room for growth. Room has been
left for the extension of the grand
stand on each side and electrical
power capability has been provided
for future lighting on the field.
GREAT ISSUES
presents
“BUILDING
NEW
ENVIRONMENTS”
SPEAKER:
MR. PRESTON BOLTON
A&M CLASS 41
PRES., TEX. ASSOC. OF ARCHITECTS
OWNER, P. M. BOLTON ASSOC.
lues. March 21, 1978
12:30 p.m.
701 Rudder Tower
Free
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Town Hall is now
accepting
applications for
membership for
1978-79
Freshmen,
Sophomores and
Juniors are eligible.
Applications available
in Room 216 MSC
March 20-31.
Battalion Classified Call 845-2611
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