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**truebluefan** · 12-08-2007, 12:10 PM

Donlin Pitching Strong Down Under

SIOUX FALLS, SD (December 6, 2007) - Sioux Falls Canaries reliever Sean Donlin is spending his off-season pitching for the Wembley Magpies of the Western Australian Baseball League. Donlin has made two appearances, and won both starts for the Magpies. The southpaw has an earned run average of 2.63, and 24 strikeouts in 13.2 innings pitched.

"It is great to see Donlin having success in winter ball," said Canaries manager Steve Shirley. "During my career, I traveled the world to keep pitching in the winter, because the best way to improve yourself is to get on the mound and pitch."

Donlin has been a key part of the Canaries pitching staff for the past three seasons. In 2007, Sean went 2-3 with a 4.25 ERA in 24 appearances.

Canaries third baseman Matt Imwalle and former Canaries outfielder Edgard Clemente are playing this winter in the Columbian Winter League. Imwalle is hitting .245 with three home runs and 19 RBI and 17 runs scored. Clemente was recently awarded Player of the Week honors. He is hitting .263 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 26 hits and 16 runs scored.

The Sioux Falls Canaries will open the 2008 American Association season on May 8 with a visit to the defending champion Fort Worth Cats. The Canaries home opener is on Tuesday, May 13 against the Pensacola Pelicans. To purchase a season ticket package, Canaries mini-plan, or perch pack, call the Canaries office at 333-0179.

**truebluefan** · 12-08-2007, 12:17 PM

LaGrave Field in Baseball America's 2008 Calendar

LaGrave Field, home of the Fort Worth Cats, is featured in Baseball America's 2008 Great Parks Calendar. It's the second time that LaGrave Field has been honored in the calendar, the first coming in 2003.

LaGrave Field is featured in the month of August with a photo of the historic Knothole Gang in right field with the Fort Worth skyline in the distance. The photo also showcases the four retired jerseys on the façade of the Knothole Gang: Bobby Bragan's No. 10 (2003), Duke Snider's No. 4 (2004), Maury Wills' No. 6 (2005) and Sparky Anderson's No. 1 (2006).

LaGrave Field has been home to the Fort Worth Cats during two different baseball eras, 1926-1964 and 2002-present. Home plate is exactly where it was in 1926 when the old facility opened. The Cats' history can be seen throughout the ballpark, including photos in the two dugout suites honoring players and coaches from the 1920s through the '40s and '50s, when the Cats were a farm club of the Brooklyn Dodgers after World War II.

In September, the Cats became the first team in modern independent baseball history to win three consecutive titles, capturing the Central League title in 2005, followed by back-to-back championship trophies in the American Association, one of the premier minor leagues in all of baseball.

The 2008 season marks the 120th anniversary of the beginning of professional baseball in Fort Worth.

**truebluefan** · 12-08-2007, 12:18 PM

Minor league baseball is all about having fun, which sometimes includes wild and wacky promotions. This year the Pensacola Pelicans had one of the best in the country, awarded Best Promotional Night by GameOps.com for its 150th Anniversary Tribute to Toilet Paper promotion.

"We are thrilled to receive this recognition," said Pelicans General Manager Talmadge Nunnari. "It feels good to know our promotion was selected among all professional sports teams including the MLB, NBA, and Minor League Baseball."

Every fan that walked through the gate received a free roll of toilet paper. Throughout the game, all the between-inning promotions were themed around the white fluffy paper roll. In addition to the on-field activities, fans could read all they wanted to know about toilet paper with a five-page feature in the Pelicans souvenir program.

Three sponsors, Baldwin Plumbing Works, Independent News, and TK101, teamed-up with the Pelicans to celebrate the 150th anniversary of toilet paper.

"We could not have done this without four things," commented Nunnari. "The first is obviously toilet paper, and the other three were our great sponsors."

Other winners are:

New Orleans Hornets (NBA) - Best Team Operations

Washington Nationals (MLB) - Best Contest or On-Field Promotion

Portland Beavers (AAA) - Best Promotional Night (Split with Pensacola Pelicans)

Fresno Grizzlies (AAA) - Best Mascot

Awards are selected from nominations across all sports and all levels. Gameops.com canvasses a panel of selected industry leaders for the Best of Awards, using their collective input for the final award selections. The panel consists of active leaders in the game operations community and people who have the opportunity to see a range of teams and leagues.

Gameops.com was founded in 1998 by Mark Out Productions Inc. and serves the community of Game Operations and entertainment professionals worldwide.

**truebluefan** · 12-08-2007, 12:19 PM

Boulton Named Entrepreneur Of The Year

Ducks principal owner Frank Boulton was honored on Thursday afternoon at a luncheon held by the Advancement for Commerce, Industry & Technology (ACIT). Boulton was named the 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year during the event, which was held at the Melville Marriott Hotel.

"This is a great honor," says Boulton. "The ACIT is a well-respected and prestigious organization here on Long Island, and I am thankful to receive this recognition and award."

Boulton received the award for Entrepreneur of the Year, "in recognition of his vision, zeal, passion and abilities that have made him a leader in his field, a role model for enterprise and a success in life." Boulton served as Chairman of the YMCA for over a decade and is responsible for the development of the YMCA in Bay Shore. He has been tireless in his efforts to improve the Bay Shore area. The lifetime Long Islander owned minor league baseball clubs in Delaware, Virginia and upstate New York before founding the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in 1998 and bringing professional baseball and affordable family entertainment to Long Island two years later.

The ACIT Annual Business Leadership Awards Luncheon & Trade Show recognizes outstanding Long Island leaders in the public and private sectors who, through their professions, have succeeded in moving Long Island business forward. Other honorees included Dr. Calvin Butts III, Daniel P. Walsh, Clark Gillies and Rechler Equity Partners.

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.

**truebluefan** · 12-08-2007, 12:21 PM

Third Annual Nashua Pride Winterfest At Holman On Thursday, December 13

Nashua Pride officials announced today that the Pride will host its third annual Winterfest on Thursday, December 13th at Historic Holman Stadium from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to meet new Pride Manager, and former Red Sox and gold glover, Rick Miller, as he makes his first public appearance as a member of the Nashua Pride. Hot cocoa and holiday goodies will be available with fun festivities planned for the evening.

Winterfest is open to the public and admission is free. The Pride organization requests that attendees bring new unwrapped clothes, toys and gifts to donate to the Nashua Telegraph's Santa Fund. The Santa Fund has been helping provide a brighter holiday for needy children for the past 45 years.

Bring the family to spread some holiday cheer. Get your very own photo with Santa Claus, his favorite elf Stitches, and new Pride Manager, Rick Miller. A special fireworks show presented by Atlas Pyrovision Productions is scheduled to commence at 7:00 p.m.

Come down to the stadium and get the perfect stocking stuffer for your friend, colleague, relative or baseball fan in your life! Season tickets, mini plans, Pride merchandise and special gift cards will be on sale just in time for the holidays. Gift cards are available at any denomination of $10 or higher and can be used for both merchandise and ticket purchases.

Since 1950, Atlas PyroVision Productions has been captivating audiences with their dazzling displays of pyrotechnic wizardry. For more information on Atlas fireworks located in Jaffrey, NH, call 603-532-8324.

The Nashua Pride Professional Baseball Club, entering its eleventh season, provides a fun, affordable, community-based and fan-friendly source of sports entertainment. The 2007 Can-Am League Champions will be participating in its third year of play in the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball.

**truebluefan** · 12-08-2007, 12:21 PM

Tornadoes Release 2008 Schedule

The Worcester Tornadoes are excited to release the team's 2008 season schedule. The 2008 Can-Am League regular season will consist of 94 games and run from May 22 through September 1. Worcester's first game of 2008 will take place on Thursday, May 22 at Sussex. The 2008 home opener at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field will be on Thursday, May 29, also against the Sussex Skyhawks.

The Tornadoes host nearly half of their home games on weekends this coming season with 20 games scheduled on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visit the Tornadoes website at worcestertornadoes.com: SCHEDULE for the complete schedule. The team is planning new promotions, theme nights, giveaways and other special events to celebrate the team's fourth season.

"We are thrilled to release the 2008 schedule and begin the planning process for next season," said Tornadoes President and General Manager R.C. Reuteman. "We are hard at work to give our great fans both an outstanding baseball product on the field and a fun, entertaining experience at the ballpark in 2008."

Game times have yet to be announced. The 2008 Can-Am League will consist of eight teams, including a newly-formed franchise in Ottawa. With the release of the 2008 schedule, the Tornadoes will soon place Group Outings, Picnics, Mini Plans, Flex-Paks and Season Tickets on sale for the upcoming season. For more information, stop by the Worcester Tornadoes ticket office located at 303 Main Street in Worcester, call (508) 792-2288, or log on to worcestertornadoes.com: HOME.

**truebluefan** · 12-08-2007, 12:25 PM

Ottawa added to Can-Am League, Surf schedule revised

The Canadian-American League has announced the addition of a franchise in Ottawa, Ontario, for the 2008 season. The club will replace the Grays, the league's traveling team, on the schedule to maintain an eight-team league.

The currently-unnamed team will play at 10,000-seat Ottawa Stadium, previously home to the Ottawa Lynx, a Philadelphia Phillies' affiliate in the AAA International League.

To accommodate Ottawa's entry into the league, the Atlantic City Surf's schedule has been revised. The team will still start its season on May 22, with the opening series now at Quebec, while the home opener will remain on May 26, with Ottawa the new opponent. The Surf will also maintain their July 3 and 4 fireworks games against New Jersey, and their season-ending home game on Sept. 1 versus Sussex.

The Surf's 2008 schedule now consists of 47 home games and 47 road games.

2008 Atlantic City Surf Revised Schedule

May: 22-25 at Quebec, 26-28 vs. Ottawa, 29-31 vs. Quebec.

June: 1 vs. Quebec, 3-5 at Worcester, 6-8 vs. Brockton, 10-12 vs. Sussex, 13-15 at Brockton, 17-19 at New Jersey, 20-22 vs. Worcester, 23-26 vs. Nashua, 27-29 at Sussex, 30 at Nashua.

July: 1-2 at Nashua, 3-6 vs. New Jersey, 9-12 at Ottawa, 14-16 vs. New Jersey, 17-20 at Quebec, 21-23 at Ottawa, 25-27 vs. Quebec, 28-31 vs. Ottawa.

August: 1-3 at Brockton, 4-7 at Worcester, 8-10 vs. Nashua, 12-14 vs. Worcester, 15-17 at New Jersey, 19-21 vs. Brockton, 22-24 at Sussex, 25-28 at Nashua, 29-31 vs. Sussex.

September: 1 vs. Sussex.

**truebluefan** · 12-08-2007, 12:26 PM

Rox Announce 2008 Schedule

The Brockton Rox officially announced the team's 2008 schedule today, with one glaring omission: a traveling team. The 94-game schedule which includes 47 home dates now includes a second Canadian city and province, Ottawa, Ontario. The addition of Ottawa means the league will not have a traveling team as it did in 2007. The Can-Am League this year will consist of the Brockton Rox, Atlantic City Surf, Nashua Pride, New Jersey Jackals, Sussex Skyhawks, Quebec Capitales, Worcester Tornadoes, and Ottawa.

The Rox open the 2008 season in New Hampshire against the Nashua Pride on Thursday, May 22nd. The 2008 Home Opener is Saturday, May 24th against the Pride. When the gates open on May 24th, the Rox will welcome the 1,000,000th fan to Campanelli Stadium. Opening Night will feature a special fireworks show.

"It's a great tribute to the loyalty of the Brockton fans that we can reach this milestone in such a short time span," noted Rox Owner Van Schley.

The Rox play 12 of their first 17 games on the road, but play five of the first seven at home. The Rox are introducing several new promotions for 2008, including a Saturday Night Concert Series. The Saturday Night Concert Series features a free post game concert after every Saturday night home game with the exception of Opening Night. Saturday night game times will be pushed back to 6:05 PM to accommodate the post game concerts. Also new in 2008, Kids Eat Free on Monday night. The Rox will offer a special ticket package for families on Monday nights which will include a voucher for the concession stand. Monday night game times will also roll back to 6:05 PM.

Weekends at Campanelli Stadium will include the popular favorites, Friday Night Fireworks and Sunday Family FUNdays. The Rox play 23 of their 47 home games on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. A complete promotional schedule will be released in the spring.

2008 Ticket prices at Campanelli Stadium are as follows: Box seats - $9, Reserve seats - $7, and Grandstand seats - $5. Groups of 25 or more will receive a discounted ticket. Call to reserve your group outing today.

Brockton Rox holiday ticket packages are currently available. The Holiday Package includes a limited edition Rox holiday ornament and a Flex Pack, a booklet of ten undated vouchers good for a Box seat at any Rox home game. In addition to the Holiday Package, Brockton Rox 10-game Mini plans, group outings, luxury suites, and season tickets are now on sale. Call the Rox at (509) 559-7000 or visit the Rox website for more information or to order tickets.

**truebluefan** · 12-08-2007, 12:27 PM

Skyhawks announce 2008 schedule

The Sussex Skyhawks have officially released their 2008 schedule, with the opener scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2008.

Skyhawks fans' will see a much different Can-Am League than they did in 2008. The North Shore

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