Press Clippings

July 7, 2004 - Letter to the Editor of the Berkshire Eagle: Bouton, Elitzer will make it work

It's very obvious that The Eagle cannot get over the fact that Jim Bouton, Chip Elitzer and Mayor Jim Ruberto have put together a winning combination.

Saturday night's game was a great debut for what's in store for Wahconah Park and Pittsfield.

Thanks to their efforts, the discovery of the 1791 bylaw and a great vintage baseball game we are now in the national spotlight.

What happen last Saturday was magical. For The Eagle to constantly throw cold water on Bouton's efforts is to continue The Eagle's reputation of negativism and disdain for anything that runs counter to its self-interests. I am willing to bet that Jim and Chip will have a team playing at Wahconah Park next year. I bet they will carry out their plans to renovate the park. I bet Wahconah Park will be a financial success and I bet Pittsfield will be the winner.

Bouton has brought some real excitement to Pittsfield and has gotten national exposure. If The Eagle does not like the way the ball game is now being played it can take its ball and go home.

PETE TURNER Pittsfield, MA