To the Editor:
Re “Music of the Spheres,” by Anthony Tommasini (“The Art of Summer” series, Arts pages, July 21):
Only a Yankee fan ensconced in that new shopping mall in the Bronx called Yankee Stadium could wish that management play more organ music during a game.
I saw my first game in 1934 in the “new” (rebuilt) Fenway Park in Boston. I long for the days when the game and not a cacophonous rock concert was the attraction.
In wistful moments, I fantasize that I am the commissioner of baseball. In addition to a ban on music during games, I would issue the following edicts: no game should be played indoors on artificial turf, and spitting should result in the same fine and suspension as bumping an umpire.
Players would also be reminded that they wear knickers and not pantaloons. Haute couture would best be served if fans could see the distinctive socks that are part of a team uniform—red ones included.
ARMAND W. LORANGER
Pound Ridge, N.Y., July 21, 2011
Note from KBJ: I agree about the music. A ballpark should be silent, except for announcements. Spitting doesn't bother me.
