The DR is tied with Puerto Rico in the lead of the Caribbean World Series taking place in Santo Domingo. The DR team defeated Venezuela 5-3. Puerto Rico defeated Mexico, 9-2. Puerto Rico and the DR are the favorites to win the series. The series will last through 7 February and matches the winning teams of the winter leagues of Puerto Rico (Cangrejeros de Santurce), Mexico (Mayos de Navojoa), Venezuela (Aguilas del Zulia) and the Dominican Republic (Aguilas Cibaeñas) for the regional penchant. The DR team plays Puerto Rico tonight at 8 pm. The DR has won 12 series, Puerto Rico 8. News coverage on the opening ceremony pointed out another major blooper of the organizers. When they had to play the national anthem of Venezuela, that of Mexico was played. Yesterday, the event’s protocol staff hoisted the flag of Cuba, instead of that of Puerto Rico. Cuba is not playing in the series. The schedule for the series is as follows: Friday, 4 February 4 pm Mexico v Venezuela 8 pm DR v Puerto Rico Saturday, 5 February 4 pm Venezuela v Puerto Rico 8 pm Mexico v DR Sunday, 6 February 4 pm Mexico v Puerto Rico 8 pm Venezuela v DR Monday, 7 February 4 pm Venezuela v Mexico 8 pm Puerto Rico v DR Tickets are selling for RD$500 Palcos A, RD$350 Palcos AA, RD$250 preferencias, RD$40 bleachers. Cadena Microondas Nacionales will transmit by Channel 7, Antena Latina and by radio the games. Fox Sports World Español, a Spanish language all-sports network in the US, will be transmitting the series to select US cities. For tickets, call 567-6371 or 540-5772. The series was last played in Santo Domingo in 1996. (4 February 2000)
