Gonzo's 'new' gum.

"Gonzo's Gum"
Due to controversy over the gum that Luis Gonzalez discarded during a spring training game March 7 in Tucson, Gonzo has kindly provided another piece of gum which has been fully authenticated (for Tucson Citizen story, click here). This gum was chewed in the presence of media representatives on April 11 at Colorado's Coors Field, then placed in an empty water bottle and autographed. It was shipped via Federal Express to auction liaisons Johnjay Van Es and Rich Berra at KRQ radio in Tucson, where it will remain secure until bidding is completed April 15. Once Van Es and Berra receive the donation on behalf of Lakeview High School, the original gum in Minnesota and new gum in Arizona will be delivered to the winning bidder. The identities of bidders will be disclosed only on their own terms. Please call (877) 932-2257 if you have additional questions.

All proceeds from the auction of Gonzo's gum and the autographed baseballs shown below will benefit athletics and a scholarship fund at Lakeview High School.

WINNING BID: $10,000
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Luis Gonzalez's game-used gum on the left, the "new" gum on the right.
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AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALLS:

Total baseball proceeds: $1,555

Special thanks to these players for autographing these balls during spring training!

Todd Helton - Colorado Rockies: Winning bid: $30 Larry Walker - Colorado Rockies: Winning bid: $80 Curt Schilling - Arizona Diamondbacks (on World Series ball): Winning bid: $500 Luis Gonzalez - Arizona Diamondbacks (on World Series ball): Winning bid: $350

Craig Counsell - Arizona Diamondbacks (on World Series ball): Winning bid: $250 Carlos Pena - Oakland A's rookie phenom: Winning bid: $60 Kerry Wood - Chicago Cubs: Winning bid: $30 Mark Prior - Chicago Cubs: Winning bid: $90