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Carpenter Technology, R-Phils to hold clinic for RBI League

July 23, 2007 - Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


Reading, PA - Members of the Reading Phillies will hold a baseball clinic for the Olivet Boys and Girls Club 10-12 year old RBI (Reviving Baseball in the Inner City) League at Gordon Hoodak Stadium at Lauer's Park on Friday, July 27 from 10 AM - noon thanks to Carpenter Technology Corp. The clinic includes lunch for the kids with the players.

Reading Phillies scheduled to instruct the boys and girls are: Allen Davis, Chris Key, Juan Tejeda, Julio De La Cruz, Tim Gradoville, Peeter Ramos, Ryan Cameron, Chris Rojas, Tim McClaskey, Jesus Merchan and Joey Hammond.

"Gordon Hoodak Stadium is accomplishing everything that we had envisioned it would in terms of giving kids a positive outlet and introducing more kids to baseball and its life lessons," said Scott Hunsicker, R-Phils General Manager and the Vice President of Baseballtown Charities. "We are very appreciative of our neighbors at Carpenter Technology and our players for making this experience possible for the RBI League."

2007 marks the second season the league is playing its games at Gordon Hoodak stadium. There are 320 children playing in the league this season, up from 180 in the stadium's inaugural year. The Club serves 5,808 children at its 12 locations. According to olivetbgc.org, 84% of the members live at or below the national poverty line.

The stadium sits on the grounds of Lauer's Park Elementary School. The school was named for the professional stadium that sat there from 1907-1941. Babe Ruth and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson both played there and Reading's own baseball legend, the late "Broadway" Charlie Wagner began his 70+ year career with the Red Sox there. The stadium is named for Gordon Hoodak, the current and longtime principal at the school.

The ballpark was built by Baseballtown Charities for $950,000 and opened in 2006. Baseballtown Charities was founded by the Reading Phillies in 2002. It is recognized by the state of Pennsylvania as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more please visit baseballtown.org.

Ballpark amenities:

- Brick and mortar stadium with grass and dirt field

- Covered grandstand with seats identical to those at FirstEnergy stadium

- Dugouts, press box, ticket window and concession stand

- Asymmetrical outfield, with home run wall that varies in height, complete with foul poles, billboards and digital scoreboard

- View of Reading skyline

Directions

From RT 422 take the Penn Street exit across the bridge and into Reading. Make a left onto 3rd Street. Make a left onto Buttonwood St. Make a left onto 2nd Street. Lauer's Park Elementary School is halfway down the block on the left. Gordon Hoodak Stadium sits behind the school.

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