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Baseball Hall of Fame gala featuring Boston Pops, Paul Simon cancelled by organizer

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – The National Baseball Hall of Fame says next month’s gala concert featuring the Boston Pops and Paul Simon has been cancelled. No reason was given.

The Aug. 2 event was to have been part of the museum’s 75th anniversary celebration.

The Hall of Fame said Monday that LGH19 Productions has asked ticket holders to go to www.cooperstownconcert.com for more information. Hall spokesman Brad Horn is referring questions to LGH19 Production.

Attempts to reach the promoter for comment were unsuccessful.

Hall of Famers Rod Carew, Rollie Fingers, Carlton Fisk and Ozzie Smith were among those to have attended the concert at Clark Sports Center.

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