At various times the ground, once just a meadow kept in trim by grazing sheep, has been used as a venue for pigeon flying, hopping races and even an exhibition of archery by a tribe of Red Indians.

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"Sweet Caroline" also was played at Marlins Park, Dodger Stadium and in Cleveland, where the Red Sox beat the Indians 7-2.

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Nor is it because Francona learned trade secrets from John Farrell, his pitching coach for four seasons with the Red Sox and who had previously been an Indians personnel director.

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But according to Idrees Ali, a coach with the Red Star Bengal, there are several reasons why Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis do not go to matches at local clubs like Oldham.

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"That was a very classy touch, " said Indians skipper Terry Francona, who managed the Red Sox for eight years.

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In playoff action, the Red Sox staved off elimination with a 7-1 victory over the Indians.

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