PHILADELPHIA PROPOSAL MIGHT BE STADIUM OF THE FUTURE

          The Phillies and Eagles confirmed yesterday that they
     are considering a plan for a new stadium "that could change
     the look of American sports venues everywhere," according to
     Edward Moran in the PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS.  Based on
     technologies developed for a Tokyo stadium, real estate
     developer Ronald Rubin is proposing a facility that "circles
     back" to the '70s model of multipurpose stadiums.  The
     design involves moveable walls and retractable seats that
     "could provide" a 65,000-seat football stadium or an
     "intimate" 45,000-seat ballpark and alter sightlines in the
     process.  Both teams have met individually with Rubin to
     discuss the idea.  Phillies President Bill Giles: "We are
     willing to explore every option that might come forward. 
     However, we believe a baseball-only, grass stadium will do a
     lot more for tourism" (PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, 4/11).