BR Kids’ Baseball Clinic (1988)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1988-02-19
Duration: 00:02:49
Subjects: Sports | BASEBALL
Contributors:
- Zewe, Charles Host
- Smith, Rick Reporter
- Fetzer, John Interviewee
- Cress, Walker Interviewee
- John, Tony Interviewee
- Brown, Bobby Speaker
- Stewart, Dave Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 19, 1988, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Rick Smith’s report on the annual Baton Rouge Kids’ Baseball Clinic held at LSU and sponsored by Maison Blanche and Godchaux’s. It includes interviews with: John Fetzer, LA Dodgers scout; Walker Cress, Houston Astros scout; Tony John, LA Dodgers scout; and Dave Stewart, a player with the Oakland Athletics. It also includes highlights of a speech made by Dr. Bobby Brown, the president of the American League. Host: Charles Zewe