51.   The artificial surface in the Kingdome is a considerably tougher landing pad than the grass field at the Coliseum.

52.   The churning players would have torn up a grass field.

53.   The cost of a new grass field is less than most artificial installations, but the range of pricetags is broad.

54.   The current grass field was installed to allow the MetroStars of Major League Soccer to play their games on grass.

55.   The Cowboys quietly hosed one end of their grass practice field to somewhat simulate the conditions at Candlestick for kicker Chris Boniol.

56.   The Giants have practiced a lot the last few weeks in the stadium rather than on their grass practice field.

57.   The Giants will play their final preseason game and the regular season on a new artificial turf, which is now beneath the grass field.

58.   The grass field the Raiders practice on in Oxnard helped cushion the blow.

59.   The second was to send him to Boston and its grass field, where his sinker should do wonders, providing the Red Sox improve their infield defense.

60.   There are Keaton and Allen standing in a grass field surrounded by open sky.