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Nighthawks play in Allen Iverson Celebrity Softball Classic

July 18, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Maryland NightHawks News Release


Bowie, MD. ABA Maryland Nighthawks' All-Star guards Lawrence Moten and Randy "White Chocolate" Gill played in the Allen Iverson Celebrity Softball Classic game Saturday evening in front of a maximum capacity crowd (8,445) at Prince George's Stadium. Ticket proceeds went to Iverson's Crossover Foundation to help improve and address the health, educational and social needs of inner-city youths in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

The Allen Iverson All-Stars defeated the WPGC All-Stars, 7-3. Recording artist Nelly slammed a solo home run in the top of the first, helping the A.I. squad to an early 2-0 lead. Lawrence Moten hit a lead off single in the top of the fourth inning, then stole second base, and former Big East rival and friend Allen Iverson drove him home with a double which was part of a three run inning extending their lead to 5-2. Randy "White Chocolate" Gill came in the game to play shortstop and closed the game out with some relief pitching.

Among the stars that came out were Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, Indiana Pacers forward Stephen Jackson, Detroit Pistons guard Richard "Rip" Hamilton, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson, Atlanta Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall, San Francisco 49'ers tight end Vernon Davis, St. Louis Rams Marques Hagans, Gospel singer Yolanda Adams and BET College Hill's Bianca. For more information, visit www.marylandnighthawks.com or www.abalive.com.

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