Hooks Update
June 25, 2004 - Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
LOUD AND CLEAR - Officials from the Hooks and Amigo Broadcasting have announced a three-year agreement for the official English and Spanish broadcasts of Hooks games. All 140 regular season Hooks games will be broadcast in English on KOUL (103.7 fm), and all 70 home games will additionally be broadcast in Spanish on KMJR (105.5 fm).
"It was our goal to broadcast Corpus Christi Hooks baseball not only in Corpus Christi, but to the whole Coastal Bend," said Hooks President J.J. Gottsch. "Being on the most powerful station in the area (KOUL) allows us to do just that. Fans more than 60 miles away will be able to hear the games every night." For more on the announcement go to www.cchooks.com.
START PLANNING - The schedule for the Hooks Inaugural 2005 schedule will be released on Monday. Go to www.cchooks.com on Monday to find out when Opening Day is.
GET HOOKED - The Grand Opening for Hook, Line & Sinker - the official retail store of the Corpus Christi Hooks, is next weekend (July 1st-4th). Make sure to stop by the store and register for great prizes like Hooks Season Tickets, Autographed Nolan Ryan memorabilia or an official Hooks uniform with your name on it.
IT IS ALIVE - Speaking of Hook, Line & Sinker, the on-line version is up-and-running. Go to http://cchooks.com/merchandise/ and let your fingers do the walking.
M.A.S.H. - Houston Astros pitcher Andy Pettitte threw five shutout innings against the Midland RockHounds in his second rehab start with the Round Rock Express last night. He allowed only one hit and one walk while striking out five. He threw 72 pitches â 43 strikes and 29 balls.
ROAD TRIP - Join the Hooks front office for the second bus trip to Round Rock on Thursday, July 8th. The trip and tickets to the Express game that night are free for Hooks season ticket holders and sponsors. Buses will leave the Ortiz Center at 1:30 pm and return immediately following the game. The cost for non-season ticket holders or sponsors is $20. For more information or to reserve your spot contact Michael Wood at mwood@cchooks.com.
Texas League Stories from June 25, 2004
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