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The demise of big beers at sporting events and happy hours can actually be traced to two other April events - a weekend doubleheader at Fenway where beer was flowing and multiple fights broke out in the right field stands near Pesky’s pole. A State Senator and his family ended up in the middle of it all. Around the same time, a State Rep’s daughter attending Cale Cod Community College was paralyzed when a VW Bug she was a passenger in rolled over exiting the Mill Hill Club in West Yarmouth after a 25¢ beer night. These both happened in April 1981 as I remember and bills were filed shortly after that killed the Happy Hours and drink specials.

Enjoy the family RV adventure !!

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Interesting! As a Mass-transplant, I don't always have the full local story. I appreciate you filling in the gaps for me!

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April 19, 2023
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They are dwindling now, a bit like K-Mart and Sears!

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