jsonline.com - 2/6/2009
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When Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Jim Powell was wondering if he should try for an opening in the Atlanta Braves radio booth, the first person he turned to for advice was his partner of 13 seasons, Bob Uecker.
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What They’re Saying- February 6th, 2009
Sports Media Journal —
... at the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports on a wise on-air decision by Brad Sham during a college basketball broadcast… Bob Wolfley at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel talks with outgoing Brewers announcer Jim Powell… ...
Megalinks...Here Now!
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... Fran Fraschilla. Mel Bracht of the Daily Oklahoman wonders why so many Big 12 games are overlapping with one another. Mel has his media notes. Midwest Marc Katz of the Dayton Daily News writes that USA Network and CNBC will be going to the dogs early next week. Michael Zuidema of the Grand Rapids (MI) Press talks with ESPN college football analyst Ray Bentley. Bob Wolfley of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel speaks with outgoing Milwaukee Brewers annnouncer Jim Powell. Ted Cox of the Chicago ...
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