Kelly Joe Visits "The Joe"
June 2, 2004 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release
Charleston-SC- Kelly Jo Kuharski, runner-up from ABC's popular television show, "The Bachelor," will be in attendance tonight as the first-place RiverDogs take on the Rome Braves at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.
Kelly Jo will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, sign autographs and participate in the RiverDogs own unique match-making attempt. Last November, in front of a national television audience of millions, Kelly Jo was denied a rose by Bob Guiney, who instead chose Estella Gardinier in the season finale of the popular reality television series.
Originally from Wheaton, Michigan, Kelly Jo, 24, graduated from Western Michigan University and holds a masters degree in Sports Management from WMU.
She signed up for "The Bachelor" via the internet on a dare from her sister, and was cast soon after. Bachelor Bob's boneheaded decision has not stopped Kelly Jo's pursuit of true love. The RiverDogs will do their part in helping her search Thursday, partnering with Bud Light and its "Real Men of Genius" advertising campaign.
Throughout the game, many of these "Real Men of Genius" will appear, presenting Kelly Jo with plenty of options from which to choose. She is scheduled to meet Mr. Way Too Much Cologne Wearer, Mr. Used Car Lot Salesmen, Mr. Supermarket Free Sample Guy, Mr. Sports Fan Face Painter and even Mr. Beach Metal Detector Guy.
While the RiverDogs aren't promising true love, they are guaranteeing discounted beverages at the Ashley View Pub and Grill on a Wild Wing Café Thirsty Thursday. Game time is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Tickets for all RiverDogs home games and the 45th Annual South Atlantic League All-Star Game, June 29 at Riley Park, are available by visiting the Riley Park Box Office, by phone at (843) 577-DOGS (3647) and online at etix.com and riverdogs.com.
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- Intimidators Fall to Legends in Series Opener - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
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