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Baysox Announce First Three Cast Members For All-Star Game

Published on June 30, 2004 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


BOWIE, MD - The Bowie Baysox are proud to present the first three members of the Community All-Star Team (CAST). The CAST will be recognized in a special on-field ceremony before the 2004 3-A-Day of Dairy Eastern League All-Star Game. The first three CAST members are naval reservist Art Eisenstein, recently retired Bowie High School Baseball Coach Bill Seibert and 17-year old Air Force dependent Dale Lepore. These are the first three CAST members who will be honored at the July 14th All-Star Game. Nominations for the CAST can be sent to mediarelations@baysox.com until July 5th.

"We are thrilled to honor these three to kick off our Community All-Stars Team," said Baysox General Manager Mike Munter. "All three have made an impact in their communities through their heroic acts and dedicated work. It has been exciting to hear stories from the community about individuals who have set themselves apart and we are honored to have an opportunity to recognize them before the All-Star Game."

Each community All-Star will receive four tickets to the Eastern League All-Star Game to enjoy with their nominee, friends and family. They will be honored before the 7:05 p.m. game as part of the pre-game festivities. A few CAST spots still remain so email in your nominations of 100 words or less by July 5th.

Lt. Cmdr. Art Eisenstein is being honored for his heroism when on March 6th when he jumped into the water to rescue several passengers in the water taxi incident in Baltimore. Eisenstein, of Edgewater, is a naval reservist and retrieved two of the victims earning recognition from President Bush and the Secretary of the Navy. Eisenstein who is also the president and owner of Time Piece Jewelers has been a longtime sponsor and fan of the Bowie Baysox.

Bill Seibert is a CAST member for his dedication to teaching baseball in the area during an outstanding 30-year coaching career. Seibert, who recently retired as the head coach of the Bowie High School, has accumulated a 322-74 record during his outstanding career. In his final year at the helm, Seibert led Bowie to a 25-1 record and the 4A championship. Seibert who has been involved with the Baysox for years has even sat in as the official scorer for Baysox games in the past.

Though only 17 years old, Dale Lepore already has a heroic act to his name. On June 17th Lepore put his own life at risk by rescuing employees and patrons of the Andrews Library, located on Andrews Air Force Base during a spring storm that brought over two inches of rain during a two-hour period. Lepore, the son of Staff Sgt. John Lepore of the 89th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms, heard knocking and screaming coming from the basement library and rushed to the rescue. "My first instinct was to help," said Lepore which is the idea behind the CAST - to recognize those in our community who think about helping others first. To nominate your CAST member send

All three will be honored along with the rest of the CAST before the July 14th All-Star Game at Prince George's Stadium. Tickets are still available by calling (301) 464-4865 or for information go to the Bowie Baysox website at www.baysox.com.

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