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The author describes the traditions and beginnings of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. The sport's oldest known artifact, the Abner Doubleday baseball, dates back to 1839. The author presents a nostalgic list of other artifacts in the Hall of Fame. The article states that the chain of events that led to the determination that Cooperstown was the birthplace of baseball are highly disputed. The author describes the induction ceremonies and environment surrounding the Hall.

The article offers news briefs on sports. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) extended its May 24, 1980 entry deadline for bidders to host the 1984 Summer Olympics. Joe Greene of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team won the best actor category at the 21st annual Clio Awards for his performance as Joe Greene in the Coca-Cola commercial. Frog-hunting season in New York opened June 16, 1980 and closes on September 30, 1980.

Reports on the 1995 National Basketball Association (NBA) Tournament Finals between the defending champion Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic. How the series matched up basketball rivals Shaquille O'Neal of the Magic and Hakeem Olajuwon of the Rockets; Highlights of each game in the finals; View that Olajuwon upstages O'Neal; View that Olajuwon could soon be elevated to legend status.

Discusses the successes of the Florida Marlins baseball team in the 1997 major league baseball season. Efforts to improve the team; Owner Wayne Huizenga; Mention of players Chipper Jones, Kevin Brown, and Bobby Bonilla.