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Fireworks, Thunderstix, Sly Night, And More

July 26, 2007 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release


THIS WEEKEND: The first-place Cyclones (25-10) return home on Friday night for a weekend series with the Vermont Lake Monsters, featuring Friday Night Fireworks, Sylvester Stallone Tribute Night, a Thunderstix giveaway, Jewish Heritage Night (with a knish-eating contest, an on-field horah, and a first pitch from supermodel Haylynn Cohen), a Wooden Bat giveaway, and much more!

FRI, July 27 vs.VER -- Fireworks Night

SAT, July 28 vs.VER -- Thunderstix to the first 1,250 kids (14 and under) -- "Sly Night" tribute to Sylvester Stallone

SUN, July 29 vs. VER -- 28" Wooden Bats to the first 1,250 kids (14 and under) -- Jewish Heritage Night -- Pre-game Player Reading in the Brooklyn Baseball Gallery -- Kids Run the Bases (postgame)

SLY NIGHT: On July 28th, the Cyclones will celebrate Sylvester Stallone -- one of the most iconic Hollywood stars of our generation -- on "Sly Night" at KeySpan Park.

Stallone has created some of the most long-lasting and legendary characters in pop-culture history, from Rocky Balboa to John Rambo, to Lincoln Hawk, to Marion Cobretti, to Snaps Provolone, to Ray Tango, and more.

The Academy Award winner's turn as the underdog fighter from the mean streets of Philly immortalized him to millions. On Saturday, July 28th, the Cyclones will pay tribute to him in a number of ways:

The team will show a variety of Stallone-themed entertainment throughout the night.

Fans are invited to dress up as their favorite Stallone character, with the winning costume receiving a prize pack.

Anyone named "Sylvester" will be admitted to the ballpark at no charge.

In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the 1987 movie Over The Top (in which Stallone plays a struggling trucker competing in a Las Vegas Arm Wrestling Championship, and sporting a New York City Arm Wrestling T-shirt), the New York Arm Wrestling Association (NYAWA) will host over 100 men and women competing that day for the 25th Annual White Castle 'Kingsboro' Golden Arm Wrestling titles, featuring a championship match taking place on the dugout during that night's game!

Anyone who participates in the arm wrestling competition will receive a Cyclones ticket to that night's game. For more information on participating, contact Gene Camp at NYAWA@aol.com.

In addition to all the Sly festivities, the first 1,250 kids that night will receive Thunderstix!

So join in on the fun, and help the Cyclones pay tribute to the Itallian Stallion on July 28th!

KNISH-EATING CONTEST: Want to test your skills at competitive eating? To entertain fans on Jewish Heritage Night, the Cyclones have teamed up with Gabila's Knishes, and will be holding a knish- eating contest on the field before the game. The fan that eats the most knishes in 4 minutes will win a prize pack and a trophy! If you're interested in competing, please contact Rebecca at rebecca@brooklyncyclones.com before Sunday.

PITCHER OF THE WEEK: Cyclones pitcher Nick Waechter was named the New York-Penn League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending 7/22.

During the week, Waechter went 2-0 with a 0.90 ERA in two games. In 10.0 innings pitched, he allowed nine hits and one run, and did not issue a walk, while striking out 16 batters.

On July 17th, Waechter tossed 5.0 one-run innings in a win over Williamsport, and struck out nine. On July 22nd, he threw 5.0 three-hit shutout innings, and struck out seven in a win over Tri-City.

Waechter (pictured, by George Napolitano> has allowed one run or less in three of his last four starts, and is 2-2 on the year, with a 4.64 ERA in seven starts.

MAIMONIDES CHILD HEALTH TIP: Do you ever wonder why children don't get polio, measles, or mumps any more? It's not magic but rather inoculations that keep them free from these unpleasant, often dangerous diseases. To be sure your children are protected, get them the shots they need-beginning at birth.

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