
Fifth Third Field Hosts Bob Ross Classic
Published on July 16, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release
DAYTON, OH - For the ninth consecutive season, Fifth Third Field will host the Bob Ross Classic featuring the top high school baseball players from around the Dayton region on Saturday, July 19th at 7 p.m.
The Bob Ross Classic will feature the top high school baseball players in the class of 2009. High schools from all over the Dayton region will send their best pitchers and sluggers to Fifth Third Field for the July 19th game.
Some of the student-athletes scheduled to play in Saturday's game include:
- First Team All Southwestern Buckeye League selection Aaron Bingham from Dixie
- Central Buckeye Conference Player of the Year Allen Comer from Tippecanoe
- Miamisburg's Nic Cluxton, who blasted eight home runs in a nine-game stretch during the 2008 season
- And many more of the top seniors-to-be in the area
Admission will be free to all fans, with the gates to Fifth Third Field opening at 6 p.m. Dragons mascots Heater, Gem, and the Green Team will be on hand to entertain the fans, and concession stands will be open for the game.
Bob Ross Buick-GMC and Ross Motor Cars, one of Dayton's top 100 companies and event sponsor, is located in Centerville, Ohio. Ross Motor Cars have excelled in both retail sales and overall customer satisfaction for many years.
Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling at (937) 228-2287, or find the Dragons on the Web at daytondragons.com.
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