Cubs, Indians to Play in Hall of Fame Game
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians will meet in the annual Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 1, a day after the 1988 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, according to director Howard C. Talbot Jr.
It is the fourth appearance in the Hall of Fame game for both the Cubs and Indians. The Cubs defeated the Boston Red Sox, 10-9, in the inaugural Hall of Fame game in 1940 and the Indians defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 2-1, the following year. The two have played each other three times--1952, 1960 and 1971. The Indians have a 2-1 edge in the series.
The induction ceremonies on July 31 will be free of charge and held in Cooper Park.
Inductees for the Hall of Fame are selected in balloting by the Baseball Writers Assn. of America. This year’s results will be announced Tuesday.
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