Crosscutters update
Published on July 24, 2006 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release
Watts Nabs Shop-Vac Player of the Week
C Kris Watts was named the Cutters Shop-Vac Player of the Week for the week ending July 16. Watts was 5-for-15 (.333) with 2 RBI's.
Shop-Vac, makers of the original wet-dry vac, present the Cutters player of the week award prior to a Cutters home game each week. At the end of the season the Shop-Vac MVP will be awarded to a Williamsport Crosscutters player as voted by his fellow teammates.
Cutters Announce State College Bus Trip
The Williamsport Crosscutters will be sponsoring a fan trip to the new multi-million dollar Lubrano Park at Medlar Field in State College to see the Crosscutters battle the State College Spikes as part of the new SawBuck Series on Saturday, August 5. The cost of the trip is $30 per person and includes roundtrip deluxe motor coach transportation and game ticket. The limited number of seats available are filling up fast and the trip is expected to sell-out.
For reservations or more information, call the Cutters at (570) 326-3389
Gary Brown Bobblehead Moves To August 21
The Williamsport Crosscutters have announced that the Gary Brown Bobblehead Giveaway originally scheduled for Friday, July 28 has been re-scheduled for Monday, August 21. The change in dates has been made to accommodate Brown's schedule.
In conjunction with the change in the Gary Brown Night, the Cutters have also announced that they are adding a fireworks show after the July 28 game and the Cutters Card Set Giveaway originally scheduled for August 21 will now take place August 29.
The team has also announced the addition of the World-Famous Rubber Boy to the promotional schedule. Rubber Boy will perform at Bowman Field on Friday, August 11 when the Cutters host the State College Spikes. Rubber Boy has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno along with numerous other TV shows. He was named by Ripley's Believe It or Not as "the most flexible man alive."
The Cutters full promotional schedule can be viewed at www.crosscutters.com.
Cutters Kids Camp Returns
The Williamsport Crosscutters have announced the 2006 Crosscutters Kid's Camp to be held on August 12th and 13th at Historic Bowman Field.
The camp is open to all children ages 8-15. Camp size is strictly limited and pre-registration is required. The campers will receive baseball instruction from Cutters manager and 17-year major league vet Tom Prince along with selected Crosscutters players.
Camp instruction will run from 9am-noon each day. The cost is $65 per child. In addition to the camp instruction, all children will receive: a camp T-shirt, Cutters baseball cap, a ticket to the August 12th Crosscutters game, lunch with the players and coaches on August 13th and a certificate of participation autographed by all the instructors.
For more information or to register your child for the 2006 Crosscutters Kid's Camp call (570) 326-3389.
Cutters Make Roster Moves
Released OF Joe Hicks, INF John Peabody and RHP Anthony Pluta.
OF Greg Smith assigned to Bradenton (GCL).
INF Daniel Rios, INF Jared Keel and OF Albert Laboy added to Williamsport roster from Bradenton (GCL)
Upcoming Games/Promotions
Tuesday, July 25 vs. Oneonta Tigers "" 7:05pm
- Guilty Pleasures Night II. Presented by Dunkin Donuts. It's bigger and more guilty than before! Join us as we salute those fun guilty pleasures in life like Doughnuts, Reality TV, Spam and more. Fun prizes and surprises!
- The first 1,00 fans receive a coupon for a free guilty pleasure donut courtesy of Dunkin Donuts!
- Dollar Night Take advantage of the Cutters Dollar Menu. Hot dogs, soda and more for just a buck each.
Wednesday, July 26 vs. Oneonta Tigers "" 7:05pm
- Ladies Night! Presented by Christie's Oasis Day Spa, Curves For Women,
Dr. Sabrina Dowd, Gustonian Gifts & 107.9 WRVH. Take her out to the ballgame! All ladies (or anyone wearing a dress) receive general admission for just $1.
- Exclusive prizes for ladies only and a special Ladies Expo in the main concourse area.
- Fan Flyaway! Presented by the Williamsport Regional Airport, US Airways, US Airways Express. Fly your paper airplane closest to the target and you win round-trip airfare for two anywhere in the U.S.!
- Back-to-Back Cracks. Presented by Solley Health First Chiropractic. Some lucky fan could win $10,000!
Thursday, July 27 vs. Oneonta Tigers "" 7:05pm
- Cutters Legends Card Giveaway #3. Presented by Yellow Book. The first 1,000 fans receive a limited edition card of former Cutters pitcher Ian Snell.
- Habitat Fundraiser/Awareness Night
- Great Escape Launch-A-Ball. Buy a ball for a chance to win great prizes & movie tickets from Great Escape Stadium 12 Movie Theaters after the game!
- Hoss's Knothole Gang Night. Free admission for all Knothole Gang members
Friday, July 28 vs. Jamestown Jammers "" 7:05pm
- Fireworks! Presented by Dodge, Coca-Cola & Labatts. Enjoy a great fireworks show after the game.
- Cutters Diamond Derby. Presented by Jersey Shore State Bank. After the game, kids age 12 and under run the bases and receive a free Cutters souvenir.
- Sara Lee Bread Giveaway
Saturday, July 29 vs. Jamestown Jammers "" 7:05pm
- Saturday Night Fireworks. Presented by Professional Petroleum and Coca-Cola, along with Kuhn's Brothers Log Homes, McDonald's of Williamsport & WILQ. Enjoy a great fireworks show after the game.
- ALS Awareness Night
Sunday, July 30 vs. Jamestown Jammers "" 6:05pm
- Bark In The Park IX with Rockin Ray & Skyy Dogs. Presented by Animal Specialties, DogWatch By Kriger Fence, IAM's, Sit Happens & Oldies 93.3. This is your chance to bring your dog to the ballpark for all the fun & excitement.
- Entertainment during the game by Rockin Ray & Skyy Dogs USA!
- Doggie Olympics! Enter your pooch in the pregame contests for Best Trick, & Best Dressed
- $10,000 Canine Cash Scramble! Your dog could win you $10,000 after the game! Can it happen again!
- Clinton County Community Night! Pick up FREE general admission tickets in the Clinton County area at: Eagle Ford, Homestead Pools, K & B Concepts, Lock Haven Hospital, Miller's Furniture of Mill Hall, Texas Restaurant, Waste Management, WSNU. You can also find tickets printed in the Lock Haven Express.
- Selinsgrove/Sunbury Community Night! Pick up FREE general admission tickets in the Selinsgrove/Sunbury area at: Brookside Homes, Echo Carpet, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hoss's Steak & Sea House, Mid-Penn Insurance, National Beef Packing, Suburban Energy, Susquehanna Bank, & Big Country Radio/Y106.5.
- Vacation Baseball Bingo. Presented by AAA Travel Agency, Best Western,& Susquehanna Transit Free for fans 18 and over. Win great prizes and qualify for a cruise for two!
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