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Catfish Welcome the Georgia Special Olympics

Published on June 9, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbus Catfish News Release

Columbus, GA â The Columbus Catfish are set to welcome athletes from the Special Olympics of Georgia in a pre-game ceremony on Saturday, June 18th at Golden Park. Prior to the start of the Catfish game, two teams of Special Olympic athletes will take part in a softball scrimmage on the field.

During the game the Special Olympics of Georgia will hold a silent auction in the concourse of the stadium. Items up for auction include an autographed team ball from the Columbus Catfish, a skybox for 20 to a future Catfish home game and autographed memorabilia from Patrick Kearney of the Atlanta Falcons and former NBA star Dominique Wilkins.

For more information about the scheduled Special Olympics of Georgia softball game or to purchase tickets, please contact the Catfish Box Office at 706-571-8866.

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