Frank returned at last from his New York visit, and with the fragile psyche of Packer Land restored—at least for a week—by the exhibition victory in Denver, the Observers could focus on the final days of round-the clock Olympic TV coverage.

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon at a 1:05 p.m. game at Miller Park.

Yaaarrrr! The Milwaukee Brewers continue their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates this evening with a 6:05 p.m. game at Miller Park.

Yarrrrrr! Tonight the Milwaukee Brewers hope to make the Pittsburgh Pirates walk the plank when they face off at a 7:05 p.m. Miller Park game.

It's been estimated 30 foul balls are popped into the stands on an average each Major League game. Behind the screen jobs, hooking blasts to left, slicing balls into the upper deck in right field, lasers above the dugout. Doesn't matter how they get there, it's a souvenir for the crowd. Once a ball is launched into foul territory, it's a balls-out war. Elbows start flying, big belly's move into strategic vantage points, beers are spilled, children are left to fend for themselves. Grown men . . .

The Observers' two-time-zone strategy worked so well last week that they stayed with it. Frank continued to observe the baseball and foot ball scene in New York and then phoned Artie, monitoring the pulse of a Brett-less Wisconsin. Frank: My friend, I'm hearing a lot about a National League team that can . . .

The Milwaukee Brewers complete their series against the Houston Astros today with a 1:05 p.m. game at Miller Park.

The Fonzie celebration spills over into tonight’s 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee Brewers/Houston Astros game, which cast members from “Happy Days” will attend. Fans will receive a special Fonz baseball card and Anson Williams (“Potsie”) will sing the national anthem—you can’t make this stuff up. No word as to whether Marion . . .

Fresh from a fruitful stint on the road, the Milwaukee Brewers return home tonight for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Houston Astros at Miller Park.