The Cleveland Indians hosted a ten cent beer and bat night on June 4, 1974. It first appeared a great success, filling the stands, but the dual promotion turned into a nightmare. When the visiting Texas Rangers tied the score 5 – 5 in the ninth inning fans rioted and stormed the field. When order could not be restored Cleveland was forced to forfeit the game 9 – 0
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Copyright Gregg Smith – His latest book “American Beer History” a non-fiction awards winner is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/American-Beer-History-Mayflower-Microbreweries-ebook/dp/B07VCYRVGL/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=American+Beer+History&qid=1622826974&sr=8-3
