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Phillies affiliate and WWE superstars coming to Trenton next Friday

Published on April 16, 2004 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


The WWE's Tazz and Dawn Marie will be at Waterfont Park for the game on Friday, April 23. Tazz has been a World Wrestling Entertainment Superstar since 1999 and is originally from Brooklyn, NY. Dawn Marie joined the WWE in 2002 and lives in Woodbridge, NJ. The pair will be on hand for autographs and photographs on the concourse during the game. The Thunder will take on the Double A Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies starting at 7:05. Tickets are available.

#9 NASCAR RACING CAR ON DISPLAY JUNE 13 June 13 vs. New Hampshire 1:35

The Cottman Transmissions #9 NASCAR Racing Car driven on the Nextel Cup Circuit by Jeff Burton will be on display at Waterfront Park on June 13. Burton has made two starts in the #9 car this season including a second place finish at the Diamond Hill Plywood Co. 200 at Darlington Raceway on March 20. The car on display at Waterfront Park will be a real test car used by the Burton racing team and will be accompanied by video racing simulators where fans will be able to race for a chance to win a trip to the NASCAR race in Atlanta on October 30.

LASER SHOW TO FOLLOW AUGUST 13th GAME

The Thunder will host a post game Laser Show to the schedule for Friday, August 13. The night will also feature an Instant Lottery Ticket Giveaway from the NJ Lottery, a performance by Dancing Christopher and a group sleepover on the field.

THUNDER FALL IN NEW HAMPSHIRE'S HOME OPENER

(Manchester, NH)- Dustin McGowan and three relievers held Trenton to fou singles in a 2-0 shutout win for the Fisher Cats on Thursday night. It was New Hampshire's home opener and first professional game in Manchester since 1971.

McGowan (2-0) allowed all four Trenton hits in his five shutout innings. He walked one and struck out six. The Trenton hits were by Mitch Jones and J.T. Stotts (2nd Inning), Ferdin Tejeda (3rd Inning) and Aaron Rifkin (4th Inning). Brandon League, Kevin Frederick and Adam Peterson closed out the shutout with four hitless innings of relief. Peterson recorded his 1st save of the year. MORE

LISTEN TO EVERY THUNDER GAME ON WBUD 1260 AM

Every Thunder game, home and away is broadcast on the radio on WBUD 1260 AM, WHTG 1410 AM and online at www.nj.com or through the official website of the Thunder www.trentonthunder.com. Don't miss any of the action as the Thunder head to New Hampshire this weekend for the first road trip of the year.

RECOGNIZE THAT SPECIAL VOLUNTEER

Do you know someone who volunteers to help make our community a better place? Do you think this person deserves a little recognition for all their hard work? The Thunder and Tyco International are looking to honor these special individuals with tickets to a Thunder game and will take a moment during each game this year to recognize them in front of the Waterfront Park crowd.

If you would like to nominate someone for the Tyco International Community Spotlight please send a one page letter describing what that special person does and why they should be part of this program. Be sure to include the contact information for the nominated individual. You can send your nomination to bill@trentonthunder.com , fax it to 609-394-9666 Attn: Bill Cook or mail it to: One Thunder Road, Trenton, NJ 08611.

AUTOGRAPHS UP FOR AUCTION

Great new items are being put up for auction all the time on www.grandslamauctions.com, your source for unique memorabilia from the Thunder, BlueClaws and professional teams around the country. Autographed balls from Yankee prospects Dioner Navarro and Chien ming-Wang are now on the site. Also just added is a chance to be a have Thunder mascot Boomer visit your classroom or birthday party... bid on these items and more now! More items are going up for auction all the time. All proceeds benefit the Grand Slam We Care Foundation which is the charitable arm of the Trenton Thunder and Lakewood BlueClaws.

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