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5 days ago
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A sweet ambush: Fred Lynn and Jim Rice's bond still gold 50 years after 1975 Red Sox pennant
BOSTON — Back in Boston for a weekend in May, Fred Lynn was killing time on a Friday afternoon at Dick's House of Sport on Boylston Street. An avid golfer, Lynn loafed through the aisles looking at irons and shirts, and then a sign caught his eye: MEET HALL OF FAMER JIM RICE Saturday 12-1 p.m. 'Ah-ha-ha! Sweet!' Lynn laughed. The moment Lynn saw that advertisement, it was settled. He was coming back the following day to surprise his former teammate. It's been 50 years since fans first lined up to see Lynn and Rice, when they were electrifying Fenway Park. To the public they were the 'Gold Dust Twins.' To each other, they were two friends chasing a dream together. Lynn and Rice first took the field together during the summer of 1973 in Double-A Bristol, where Rice swung his way to the Eastern League Triple Crown. At season's end, both were called up to Pawtucket, where they helped win the Triple-A Junior World Series. It was on those long minor league bus rides that the roots of their friendship were first planted. 'We became teammates and we became friends,' Rice said. 'It didn't matter if Freddie came up or I came up. Just the way that we mingled.' A two-sport star collegiately at Southern Cal, Lynn was a second-round pick in 1973. As he was being scouted and recruited at USC, there were plenty of people from the L.A. Dodgers around and he assumed he'd end up in Dodger Blue. 'I never saw a Red Sox scout. Never,' Lynn said. For Rice, a first-round pick in 1971 out of T.L. Hanna High School in South Carolina, that part of the experience was the same. 'I didn't either,' Rice said. 'You didn't have scouts. We called them bird dogs. So you go by mouth. You go by someone watching you that knows a scout, and he would talk to the scout about that... that was bird dogs.' In 2025, the Red Sox have roughly 275 members in their front office, but in the early 1970s those old bird dogs hit on both Rice and Lynn. After brief cameos in the big leagues in 1974, Lynn and Rice combined for one of the most memorable rookie seasons in baseball history the following summer. They weren't viewed as saviors coming into the year. In spring training of 1975, outfielder Tony Conigliaro was attempting a comeback, and it wasn't a certainty that both rookies would make the team, let alone bat third and fourth for a pennant winner. Amidst a spring training slump, Rice told the Boston Globe that he'd produce if he made the team. 'I'll guarantee you this: If I get 400-450 at-bats, I'll hit between .280 and .300 and hit 20-25 dingers,' Rice told Peter Gammons in 1975. Though Rice was a first-round pick and Lynn a second, they didn't face the expectations that are put on current top prospects. The landscape was different. Veterans dominated the headlines. 'You don't think about (expectations),' Rice said. 'Why? Because you have some guy named Carl Yastrzemski. You've got some guy named Rico Petrocelli. You've got experienced guys. So here you are 21 or 22 years old, you haven't done anything in the big leagues. So you don't think about that. You sit over there and you keep your mouth shut.' Still, with their mouths shut, Rice and Lynn opened eyes across baseball. En route to an improbable American League pennant, Lynn hit .331 with 21 home runs and 105 RBIs, winning the AL MVP, Rookie of the Year and a Gold Glove. Meanwhile, the Rookie of the Year runner-up was Rice, who made good on his spring training prediction, hitting .309 with 22 homers and 102 RBIs. Lynn credited their quick big league acclimation to the bonds they'd forged before reaching Fenway Park. 'We didn't have to go through this process on an individual basis. We were a team,' Lynn said. 'Then we were the 'Gold Dust Twins.' But we relied on each other. And fortunately, in the lineup, we hit 3-4 for the most part. And then we played left and center. So we had a relationship that started before we got to the big leagues, which helped us a lot.' Both Lynn and Rice went on to have terrific major league careers. Rice spent all 16 seasons in Boston and has a Hall of Fame bust in Cooperstown, while Lynn was on a similar track until a knee injury slowed him following a 1981 trade to the Angels. Reflecting on their time in Boston and the incredible 1975 season, Lynn harped on the importance of being alongside Rice in the clubhouse. 'Having Jimmy there for me was huge,' Lynn said. 'I can't say strongly enough how big an advantage that was for me to have somebody like Jimmy there. Because it wasn't just me hogging the spotlight or having a good day, Jimmy's doing the same thing. So the spotlight wasn't just on one of us.' With the spotlight on Rice at Dick's House of Sport 50 years later, his friend couldn't resist sharing it with him once again. He returned to the store that Saturday, and a few minutes before Rice was set to hit the stage, his phone lit up with a text message from Lynn. 'Oh Mr. Rice, we're all waiting for you.' Readying for his appearance, Rice saw the message and called Lynn to ask where he was. 'I'm down here waiting for you, Mr. Rice!' Lynn said. The Gold Dust twins are in their golden years now. But five decades later, those bonds haven't been broken. They're still joking the way they did when they were kids. 'I ambushed him,' Lynn grinned. Read the original article on MassLive.
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Miami Herald
10-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
These stores are opening in South Florida. Here's what to expect
South Florida These stores are opening in South Florida. Here's what to expect This collection of stories highlights major retail openings and relocations across South Florida. Manolo Blahnik will open its first Florida boutique in Miami's Design District, offering exclusive footwear from its Spring 2025 collection. In Kendall, a long-standing Barnes & Noble will move to a new, smaller location while its former site is set to become one of the country's biggest Rooms to Go stores. Dadeland Mall sees growth with newcomers like Dick's House of Sport, bringing hands-on sports experiences, and Princess Polly, expanding its fashion presence. Other recent additions include the artist-focused Britto store and international brands such as Lacoste and Golden Goose, while Alo Yoga and UDON restaurant prepare to launch soon. Read the stories below. A Manolo Blahnik showroom. The designer shoes company has a flagship U.S. store on New York's Madison Avenue. Manolo Blahnik will open its third U.S. store in Miami's Design District in March 2025. NO. 1: MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT TO WELCOME A FAMOUS DESIGNER'S FIRST FLORIDA BOUTIQUE Will you add it to your shopping destinations? | Published January 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen In this file photo from Oct. 30, 2024, comedian Brittany Brave is photographed outside of the Barnes & Noble bookstore in West Kendall. Brave grew up in Miami's Kendall neighborhood and worked at this store as a barista during high school and had a stand-up performance at the Adrienne Arsht Center on Nov. 23, 2024. By MATIAS J. OCNER NO. 2: COULD ONE OF THE BIGGEST ROOMS TO GO IN THE COUNTRY REPLACE A BELOVED KENDALL BOOKSTORE? The closing plans coincide with other plans for expansion. | Published March 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen Black Friday shoppers on the move at Dadeland Mall near Lululemon look for bargains on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. By Lex Foderé NO. 3: NEW STORES ARE COMING TO A BIG MIAMI MALL, AND OTHERS JUST ARRIVED. SEE THE LIST The new arrivals include restaurants and clothing shops. | Published May 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
New stores are coming to a big Miami mall, and others just arrived. See the list
Dadeland Mall is changing as new stores and restaurants arrive. The 2025 newcomers launched with February's opening of the first Dick's House of Sport in South Florida. MORE: Kendall used to look like that? See the early days of Dadeland Mall Here's what to see now and expect in coming months: Dadeland newcomers ▪ Lola + The Boys. A Chicago-based children's clothing brand aimed at trend-forward flair. That could mean sequin unicorn bombers, glitter sneakers or graphic T-shirts. The store is planning a summer 2025 opening in Dadeland's east wing near JCPenney and Dick's House of Sport. ▪ UDON. Asian restaurant with traditional noodle dishes and a variety of Asian-inspired tapas. This will be the third UDON in South Florida, joining locations in Wynwood and Aventura Mall. Opening in the summer on the mall's second level of the Fashion Wing in Terrace Dining. ▪ Alo Yoga. A clothing store focused on yoga wear. Yoga experts will also host in-store community events to teach yoga practices. Scheduled for a fall opening in the mall's Fashion Wing, next to Tesla. ▪ Luli Fama swimwear and Mania Jeans are coming to Dadeland but a date for both has not been set Recent arrivals These stores opened at Dadeland recently: ▪ Dick's House of Sport focuses on experiences, with in-store climbing walls, multiple golf hitting bays with TrackMan simulators, and a multi-sport cage that can be used for baseball, softball, lacrosse and soccer. The only other Dick's House of Sport in Florida is in Tampa at International Plaza. The Dadeland outlet is in the east mall near JCPenney where Nordstrom's used to be. ▪ Golden Goose: Italy-inspired ready-to-wear, accessories and footwear. Located in the Fashion Wing next to Gucci. ▪ Aritzia design house sells luxury clothing. Aritzia has proven a hit at Aventura Mall and brings its influencer-minded fashion to Dadeland's Center Court. ▪ Lacoste was founded in 1933 by René Lacoste and is known for its familiar polo shirt, as well as sportswear apparel for men and women, footwear, eyewear, watches, fragrances and leather goods like handbags and luggage. Located next to Macy's Fashion. ▪ Britto. Colorful artist Romero Britto features his work in a new location in Dadeland's East Mall near JCPenney and Dick's House of Sport. ▪ Perfume World. Near JCPenney, Freddo in the Dining Pavilion. ▪ Princess Polly is a trendy fashion boutique aimed at young women influencers. It began as an online retailer from a beachside apartment on Australia's Gold Coast in 2010. The first brick and mortar store in the U.S. opened in Los Angeles in 2023. The Dadeland Mall opening in Kendall on May 17 begins the chain's expansion into other cities including New York.
Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Dadeland Mall's new stores include Miami firsts and chance for a dash and grab
Dadeland Mall's dozen 2025 newcomers launched with the February opening of the first Dick's House of Sport in South Florida and continues with Saturday's Memorial Day weekend grand opening of Florida's first Princess Polly, an Instagrammable fashion shop. Several more stores are due in the summer and fall. Here's what to expect. Princess Polly launch party ▪ Princess Polly, a trendy fashion boutique aimed at young women influencers began as an online retailer from a beachside apartment on Australia's Gold Coast in 2010. The first brick and mortar store in the U.S. opened in Los Angeles in 2023 and based its headquarters in California. The Dadeland Mall opening in Kendall on May 17 begins the chain's expansion into other cities including New York. When: Princess Polly's launch party starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24. Where: Line up at the mall entrance by Macy's Fashion, located toward the back of the mall on the canal side, at 7303 North Kendall Dr., so you're ready to take advantage of the early bird vouchers when doors open. Perks and prizes: — First 100 visitors can score an exclusive Miami hoodie. — First 250 visitors get an instant win scratch card that could win you a $1,000 Princess Polly wardrobe, mystery prizes, up to $100 cash off your shopping or a dash and grab like one of those old TV game show routines where you have one minute to grab anything you want for free. — First 500 visitors snag an exclusive Miami tote bag and sticker. Dadeland newcomers ▪ Lola + The Boys. A Chicago-based children's clothing brand aimed at trend-forward flair. So that could mean sequin unicorn bombers, glitter sneakers or graphic T-shirts. The store is looking at a summer 2025 opening in Dadeland's east wing near JCPenney and Dick's House of Sport. ▪ UDON. Asian restaurant's recipes are inspired by traditional noodle dishes and a variety of Asian-inspired tapas. This will be the third UDON in South Florida, joining locations in Wynwood and Aventura Mall. Opening in the summer on the mall's second level of the Fashion Wing in Terrace Dining. ▪ Alo Yoga. A clothing store centered around yoga wear. Yoga experts will also host in-store community events to teach yoga practices. Scheduled for a fall opening in the mall's Fashion Wing, next to Tesla. ▪ Luli Fama swimwear and Mania Jeans are coming to Dadeland but a date for both has not been set Recent arrivals These stores opened at Dadeland recently: ▪ Dick's House of Sport is like a regular Dick's sporting goods store but on steroids. The accent is on experiential for athletes with in-store climbing walls, multiple golf hitting bays with TrackMan simulators, and a multi-sport cage that can be used for baseball, softball, lacrosse and soccer. The only other Dick's House of Sport in Florida is in Tampa at International Plaza. The Dadeland outlet is in the east mall near JCPenney where Nordstrom's used to be. ▪ Golden Goose: Italy-inspired ready-to-wear, accessories and footwear. Located in the Fashion Wing next to Gucci. ▪ Aritzia design house sells luxury clothing. Aritzia has proven a hit at Aventura Mall and brings its influencer-minded fashion to Dadeland's Center Court. ▪ Lacoste was founded in 1933 by René Lacoste and is known for its familiar polo shirt, as well as sportswear apparel for men and women, footwear, eyewear, watches, fragrances and leathergoods like handbags and luggage. Located next to Macy's Fashion. ▪ Britto. Colorful artist Romero Britto features his work in a new location in Dadeland's East Mall near JCPenney and Dick's House of Sport. ▪ Perfume World. The nose knows. Near JCPenney, Freddo in the Dining Pavilion.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
Can you help? Police searching for man accused of stealing almost $1700 worth of clothing
Do you recognize this man? [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Beavercreek Police are searching for a man accused of not paying nearly $1,700 for clothing at Dick's House of Sport, according to a social media post. The incident happened last week on March 19 and 20. TRENDING STORIES: 1 injured after car overturns while getting onto busy highway in Dayton Body of missing Ohio teen found; Father charged in disappearance Parents try to confront bus driver after kids come home crying; District claims no wrongdoing The department said on its Facebook page that the man had 'selected and concealed clothing and left without paying.' If you can identify him, please get in touch with Officer Stephens at (937) 426-1225, extension 688. You can also email him here. Tips can remain anonymous. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
