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Bisons Announce Schedule For "Robert E. Rich High School Baseball Classic"

April 14, 2008 - International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


The Buffalo Bisons today announced the schedule for the third annual "Robert E. Rich Memorial High School Baseball Classic." The two-day, single-elimination tournament will be held at Dunn Tire Park from Saturday, April 19 - Sunday, April 20.

The tournament will begin with Cardinal O'Hara facing McKinley on April 19 (9:00 a.m.). The first day of games will continue as St. Mary's of Lancaster squares off with 2007 runner-up Clarence. St. Francis faces Williamsville South and St. Joe's will take on Niagara Wheatfield in the other two opening-round games.

Admission to all games is free.

"Already in its third year, this tournament gives sports fans a great opportunity to see some of the exciting high school baseball talent that Western New York has to offer," said Mike Buczkowski, Vice President/General Manager of the Buffalo Bisons. "Being able to showcase that talent in one of the premier ballparks in this country is a real treat."

Each team will play on Saturday, with the four winning teams advancing to the semi-finals on Sunday morning. The two victors from those games will play in the Championship game on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The winning school will take home the Robert E. Rich Cup.

All games are scheduled for seven innings and all players must use wooden bats.

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