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Breakers to play Harlem Magicians for Red Cross

October 1, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release


Clarks Summit, PA. The ABA NE Penn Breakers today announced that it would hold the 1st Annual Fundraising Gold and Black Game - a Celebrity Basketball game between the Breakers and the famed Harlem Magicians with the proceeds of the game to to go the Red Cross of North East Pennsylvania.

The game will be at 7pm on Saturday, October 22nd at the Lackawanna College Fieldhouse on the corner of Vine and Jefferson Streets in Scranton, PA. Admission is a can of food or other non-perishable food item and hopefully a donation. We hope the fans will support all the Red Cross and the food pantries. Red Cross staff will be present to accept donations. Local politicians and celebrities willbe present to play in a special charity game and there will be contests, including: Slam Dunk contest: Pro and amateur level. The pro level will include Breaker players who will "slam it up" to decide who the best dunker is. There will be a high school contest and and a panel of area coaches to judge the events, and fans will also be given score cards to judge. Three point contest: We are inviting the best high school shooters to compete in this event.

Breaker game: See the best talent in the ABA and meet them up close and personally. They'll play a 20 minute game to showcase their talent. The Celebrity Game vs the Harlem Magicians will follow with newscasters, reporters, politicians and Breakers participating. It should be a great evening of sports, fun and entertainment 0- with only a can of food required. For more information, email bfleming@tracercode.com or call 570 499 2068 or visit www.abalive.com.

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