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**truebluefan** · 11-15-2007, 01:36 PM

United League Baseball

WhiteWings to recognize those who serve and protect

WhiteWings' General Manager Dave Kost announced today that the club has embarked on a new community project that includes the men and women who protect and serve the City of Harlingen and the Rio Grande Valley. We live in a country where our freedom is provided by the Declaration of Independence and is secured by the members of the military that serve in the United States and around the World.

Likewise, we live in a community that is protected and served by men and women who ensure that our safety and emergency needs are met every day. We best know them in their roles as police officers, firemen, paramedics, highway patrol officers, and the list goes on. Regardless of their gender or particular function, they are the very lifeline in communities such as Harlingen and the Rio Grande Valley.

"These brave men and women risk their lives on a daily basis to make sure that we are kept safe and receive emergency care", said WhiteWings' General Manager Dave Kost. "It takes a unique individual who is willing to put their own safety on the line to keep the community out of harm's way", said Kost "Myself and this organization feels strongly that we recognize these individuals by giving back to them", added Kost.

The new program is available to Police Departments, Fire Departments, EMS Services, Texas Department of Public Safety, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Ports of Entry, Drug Enforcement Agency, FBI, U.S. Immigration and Customs, U.S. Marshal, U.S. Secret Service, and Sherriff Departments, within the City of Harlingen and the entire Rio Grande Valley.

When employees of these public agencies bring their issued identification to any 2008 WhiteWings' regular season home game, they will receive a Family Fun Pack that entitles them to four free General Admission tickets in honor of their dedication, compliments of the Harlingen WhiteWings. For additional information please contact April Carmona, Director of Community Relations Harlingen WhiteWings Baseball Club, at 956-412-9464.

The Harlingen WhiteWings Baseball Club is a member of United League Baseball, an Independent League of six professional baseball teams located in Texas and Louisiana. The United League is preparing for its third season in 2008 with teams located in Amarillo, Edinburg, Laredo, Harlingen, and San Angelo, Texas; and Alexandria, Louisiana.

**truebluefan** · 11-15-2007, 01:37 PM

North Shore starter Shinya Nakayama was nearly flawless tonight as the Orix Buffaloes prospect held Waikiki without a run and surrendered a lone hit to help the Honu shut out the BeachBoys, 8-0, at Waipahu's Hans L'Orange Park. Despite the loss, Waikiki (16-18-1) remains a half game ahead of the Honolulu Sharks in the race for the HWB East Division title.

Nakayama (3.12 ERA) improved to 6-2 on the season, and struck out six BeachBoys in the process. North Shore relievers Kevin Roberts and Takashi Kamoshida each tossed two nearly-flawless innings to preserve the shutout, and Kamoshida (1.09 ERA) earned his fifth save of the season.

Brad Corley hit his fourth home run of the season, a solo shot in the fifth inning, while teammate Stephen Chapman drove in a game-high three runs for North Shore. Honu (23-11-1) leadoff man Shintaro Yoshida chipped in two hits with a run scored, and Chris Valaika drove in two insurance runs in the ninth with a single to left field.

Hector Pellot accounted for two thirds of Waikiki's offensive production, as the New York Mets prospect notched two of Waikiki's three hits on the evening. Kyohei Muranaka (3-1, 2.00 ERA) took the loss after allowing two runs on three hits in three innings.

Both squads return to Hans L'Orange Park for the finale of a three-game series tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.

**truebluefan** · 11-15-2007, 01:37 PM

The Lakewood BlueClaws have released their schedule for 2008 and are now booking groups for next season. The BlueClaws offer many different packages including reserve seats, party decks, picnics, suites and birthdays. We also have added a brand new for 2008 picnic package and look to expand the BluePen special from last season.

Are you part of a special club or group that would enjoy one of our theme nights? Then you're not going to want to miss these festive events! Some of our most popular theme nights include Irish Heritage Night, Firefighters Night and Bark in the Park.

Please contact the Group Sales office at 732-901- 7000 option 3 for dates and availability.

**truebluefan** · 11-15-2007, 01:39 PM

Ice Park At Clipper Magazine Stadium To Open November 30

LANCASTER, Pa.-They won't be playing baseball this winter, but the Lancaster Barnstormers have unveiled a baseball-like promotional calendar for the return of the popular Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Stadium.

The outdoor ice skating rink, which attracted more than 15,000 skaters in its first season of operation, will re-open on Friday, Nov. 30 (weather permitting) with 90-minute sessions scheduled for 5, 7 and 9 p.m.

As part of the opening celebration, Clipper Magazine Stadium will host an "Ice Park FunFest" from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday evening, Nov. 30. Admission to FunFest is FREE and open to the public (ice skating passes sold separately) and features carnival games, special appearances by Santa Claus, Cylo and friends, live music and a spectacular opening weekend fireworks display at 8 p.m. Special foods available include a pig roast by Hess's Bar-b-Que, wine tasting from Moondancer Winery, chicken corn soup, chili and FREE hot chocolate and coffee, courtesy of the Lancaster Barnstormers.

"We had a very successful winter with the Ice Park last season, and we look forward to celebrating the start of an even better year," Barnstormers general manger Kevin Cummings said. "The Ice Park FunFest is going to be a great activity for the whole family. Even if you don't ice skate, I promise you'll have a great time at the ballpark on November 30."

The Ice Park will remain open each weekend and the full week between Christmas and New Year's Day until Sunday, Feb. 17.

The Ice Park will also participate in two charity drives this winter: a Toys For Tots drive from Dec. 7-9 and a Freeze Out Hunger food drive from Jan. 11-14. Skaters who donate toys or non-perishable food items will receive free skate rentals or discount passes to the Ice Park. Last winter, Ice Park skaters donated more than 1,000 pounds of food to the Central Penn Food Bank in the inaugural Freeze Out Hunger food drive.

The Ice Park will be open for four special one-hour sessions as part of Countdown Lancaster on Dec. 31. Skaters with a Countdown Lancaster button will skate for free at 5, 6:30, 8 or 9:30 p.m. The Ice Park promotional calendar also includes giveaways to paying skaters on select weekends: Barnstormers ice scrapers (Jan. 4-6), winter hats (Jan. 18-20) and hockey pucks (Jan. 25-27). Special theme nights round out the promotional calendar (see below for details).

Admission to skate at the Ice Park is $6 per session. Ice skates can be rented for an additional $3. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Clipper Magazine Stadium box office, by calling (717) 509-3633 or online at Lancaster Barnstormers - Lancaster, PA Baseball.

**truebluefan** · 11-15-2007, 01:39 PM

LAKEWOOD, N.J. - The Lakewood BlueClaws, class- A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have announced that their merchandise store, the ClawsCove, located at FirstEnergy Park, will be open 9a.m. to 5p.m. Monday thru Friday and 10a.m. to 3p.m. on Saturdays throughout the holiday season. It will also be open 10a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

The holiday season officially kicks off at the ballpark with the annual BlueFriday at the ClawsCove. Store hours on BlueFriday (November 23rd) are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BlueClaws gift cards are available in any denomination and can be used to purchase tickets, merchandise, and concessions at FirstEnergy Park.

"A gift card from the BlueClaws is the perfect gift for any baseball fan in your family," said General Manager Geoff Brown. "They can even use it to pick up some merchandise with the new logo on it."

The new on-field logo, a claw holding a bat, will be worn on Friday nights in 2008 and is available on a wide variety of merchandise. Short and long sleeved t- shirts, polos, mini-bats, and three styles of hats are all on sale featuring the claw.

Many other items in the store will also be discounted. For more information contact Mark Euler at 732-901-7000 ext. 209.

The Lakewood BlueClaws have announced their 2008 season schedule. Plan your spring with the most affordable professional baseball ticket in New Jersey. Having led the South Atlantic League in attendance each year of operation, in 2007 they became the fastest team in league and New Jersey history to reach the three million fan plateau. For tickets or more information call 732-901-7000 or visit the BlueClaws website at NJ Minor League Baseball team Lakewood BlueClaws official site for family fun activities in NJ and New Jersey day trips, plus business meeting facility, corporate event fireworks, children's birthday parties, and more!.

**truebluefan** · 11-15-2007, 01:40 PM

SIOUX FALLS, SD (November 13, 2007) - The Sioux Falls Canaries will open the 2008 American Association season on Thursday, May 8, with a visit to the defending American Association Champion Fort Worth Cats. The Canaries fly back north to open the Birdcage on Tuesday, May 13, with a series against the Pensacola Pelicans.

The Canaries play a 96-game schedule (48 home, 48 away) that spans May through August. During the course of the 2008 season, the Canaries will host eight different teams at the Birdcage. The Pelicans will be first time visitors to Sioux Falls, as will the American Association's two newest teams, the Wichita Wingnuts and the Grand Prairie AirHogs. The Canaries will also host familiar rivals in the Sioux City Explorers, Lincoln Saltdogs, St. Paul Saints, El Paso Diablos, and Shreveport Sports.

The 2008 division alignment consists of Lincoln, St. Paul, Sioux City, Sioux Falls and Wichita in the North Division and the El Paso, Defending Champ Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Pensacola and Shreveport in the South Division. With Grand Prairie and Wichita added, the St. Joe Blacksnakes and Coastal Bend Aviators will not operate.

Canaries home games this summer will take place at 7:05 pm, except for Sundays when games will begin at 2:05 pm. The Canaries will have at least one mid-week matinee game. The matinee date will be announced as the 2008 season approaches.

2008 Season Ticket Packages are currently available at both the Lower Executive and Upper Executive seating levels. To purchase a season ticket package, Canaries mini-plan, or perch pack, call the Canaries office at 333-0179.

**truebluefan** · 11-15-2007, 01:41 PM

(Central Islip, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2007) - The Long Island Ducks today announced that group ticket packages will go on sale beginning Wednesday, December 5, at 10:00 a.m. Fans wishing to book an outing for the 2007 season can call (631) 940-3825. Group outings help build camaraderie among employees, classmates, teammates and family. They are also a great choice for groups seeking an exciting, fun-filled evening at the ballpark.

"The first day of group ticket sales is one of the most exciting on our offseason calendar," says Ducks general manager Michael Pfaff. "As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it's a reminder that Opening Day 2008 is not very far away. Our staff will be hard at work on the fifth manning the phone lines as we kick off the busy group sales season."

The ballpark has a wide array of group packages available including regular group tickets, Party Deck rentals, pre-game picnics, and luxury suite rentals. Regular group ticket prices range from $8.50-$11.00 a ticket. For more information, please contact the group sales department at (631) 940-3825 prior to the fifth to have all your group questions answered.

Fans planning on purchasing group ticket packages are encouraged to call early on the fifth to ensure availability. In each of the past three seasons, loyal Ducks fans snapped up over 70 percent of all group sales tickets within the first 48 hours of availability. The always popular birthday party packages will not go on sale until January.

The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Citibank Park, and have played eight seasons in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Season ticket packages for 2008 are currently available. For further information, visit Long Island Ducks Official Site, or call (631) 940-3825.

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