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Los Angeles Dodgers

Saturday, March 26, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 26, 2011
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Job Seekers: Dodgers hang out the help wanted sign

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for new talent. You don’t have to be able to throw a fastball or hit a home run. The baseball organization is accepting applications and resumes right now for the part-time seasonal union position of Ticket Seller. The qualifications include excellent verbal communications, outstanding customer service, and at least a high school diploma or GED. […]
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Dodgers step up to help family of Arizona shooting victim

 The Los Angeles Dodgers announced some special arrangements today for the grieving family of  the youngest Arizona mass shooting victim, Christina Taylor Green. The 9-year-0ld nicknamed, “Princess,” by her father, is the daughter of Dodgers scout, John Green, and the granddaughter of Dallas Green, a major league executive who’s a former pitcher and manager as well. When a gunman sprayed a political gathering with […]
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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Judge rules Los Angeles Dodgers community property–for now

A Los Angeles judge handed down a legal ruling today that could mean more bad news for the Dodgers. This morning, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon threw out a 2004 marital agreement, between Jamie and Frank  McCourt, that would have given him sole ownership of the team. Frank is not thrilled with the ruling and has indicated he will continue the court battle with […]
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, November 11, 2010
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Special salute to our veterans

  All sorts of events and celebrations are going on today in honor of American military veterans.  Here are just a few of the special Veterans Day events here locally.  Veterans Day Ceremony This morning 11 a.m.,  at the McCambridge Park War Memorial, the corner of Amherst Drive and San Fernando Road in Burbank.   The event will feature the Burbank Community Band, St. […]
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Monday, September 20, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 20, 2010
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News Bits: Paris Hilton pleads guilty to cocaine possession, sports drama in divorce court & Ben Affleck’s film wins Box Office gold

Paris Hilton’s guilty plea in Vegas  Hotel Heiress Paris Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor cocaine charges in a Las Vegas court today.  Hilton got a plea deal: one year probation, $2,000 fine, 200 hours of community service, and she must complete a drug abuse program.  Also, if  Hilton violates her probation she risks going to jail for a year! […]
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, September 18, 2010
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The L.A. Dodgers get a new manager

More changes for the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers. A press release from the organization yesterday announced the departure of Manager Joe Torre and his replacement– another former New York Yankee, Don Mattingly. In the release, Dodger General Manager, Ned Colletti, praised Torre for his contribution to the team:  “Joe Torre has been a great friend, a strong leader and an incredible presence for this organization […]
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Monday, August 30, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 30, 2010
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Manny Ramirez gets dumped by the Dodgers

It’s official, Manny Ramirez is no longer wearing Dodger blue. In a curt press release today that amounted to about 7 lines, the Dodger organization finally put the seal of truth on all those rumors about Ramirez heading to the Windy City: “The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that outfielder Manny Ramirez was assigned on a waiver claim to the Chicago […]
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 17, 2010
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Dodgers join tributes to George Steinbrenner

The New York Yankees paid a special emotional tribute to the late team owner, George Steinbrenner, last night at Yankee Stadium, before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays.  Also, honors were dished out to long-time Yankees announcer, Bob Sheppard, who died last Sunday at the age of 99.  New York Daily News has details on the tribute and the Yankees’ 5-4 victory […]
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 3, 2010
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Entertainment: “Twilight” stars out promoting “Eclipse,” the new Wonder Woman, and Dodger Manny Ramirez donates rare Porsche

“Twilight” stars to view “Eclipse” movie with fans   Photo: “Twilight” stars from Deadline.com/Hollywood Early numbers indicate “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” is going to rack up a huge money haul this July 4th holiday weekend.  The third installment of the vampire/fantasy/love story film series debuted on Wednesday, June 30, with a gigantic $68.5 million domestic Box Office tally.  On Thursday, the movie earned […]
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