Diamond Dash
June 11, 2004 - Southern League (SL1) News Release
Southern League clubs salute dads everywhere with the slate of activities planned for Father's Day weekend. Fireworks on Friday kick off a weekend that allows you a chance to get a pair of major league bobbleheads (Andruw Jones and Miguel Cabrera), grab a free baseball, and play catch with dad on a Southern League diamond. Carolina even offers half price tickets to all fathers who attend Sunday's game. Celebrate your father with a trip to your favorite Southern League park.
Montgomery at Mobile: Fri June 18 - Sun June 20
June 18: Friday Night Fireworks. Free Thunderstixx to the first 500 kids.
June 19: BayBears Baseball Giveaway.
June 20: Father's Day â play catch with dad on the field before the game. Kids run the bases after the game.
Huntsville at Birmingham: Fri June 18 â Sun June 20
June 18: Friday Fireworks. Krazy Karacters perform. Sponsored by Dale's Seasoning and AT&T Wireless.
June 19: The Famous Chicken performs. Church night. Sponsored by the BellSouth Real Yellow Pages.
June 20: Pre-game play catch with dad. Fuji Photo Day. Baseball giveaway to first 1,000 fans. 5 for $25 Family Feast Day. Sponsored by FujiFilm.
Jacksonville at Tennessee: Fri June 18 â Sun June 20
June 18: Friday Fireworks sponsored by Miller Lite, Pepsi, WIVK, WVLT TV-8.
June 19: Bat Night sponsored by Suntrust Bank, Knology, and WATE-TV 6.
June 20: Father's Day â play catch with your dad.
Chattanooga at Greenville: Fri June 18 â Sun June 20
June 19: Andruw Jones Bobblehead Giveaway Night for first 1,000 fans. Sponsored by Verizon Wireless.
June 20: Family Fest sponsored by WESC-FM.
West Tenn at Carolina: Fri June 18 â Sun June 20
June 18: Friday Night Fireworks sponsored by Carolina Ford Dealers.
June 19: Miguel Cabrera Bobblehead Giveaway Night for first 1,200 fans 14 and under. Sponsored by Hardee's.
June 20: Play catch with your dad. Half price tickets for all dads.
Southern League Stories from June 11, 2004
- G-Braves drop three out of four Games to BayBears - Mississippi Braves
- Mudcats get drenched - Carolina Mudcats
- Diamond Dash - SL1
- Victorino's second chance homer all Suns need - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- BC Powder Southern League Hitter and Pitcher of Week Named - SL1
- Brian Whitaker named League Pitcher of the Week - Mobile BayBears
- Jaxx Jack Biscuits, 14-3 - Montgomery Biscuits
- Sammy Sosa Rehabbing At Pringles Park - Jackson Generals
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