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August 5, 2005 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Suns will enjoy a seven-game homestand next week as the team returns to the Baseball Grounds on Monday to host the Chattanooga Lookouts for three games and the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx for a four-game series.

The Suns will face the Lookouts on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Monday is Comcast Cable Bill Monday where fans can get a $5.00 ticket discount with their Comcast Cable Bill and play the always entertaining Baseball Bingo for cash and prizes. On Tuesday, it's another Fifty Cent Family Feast, where hot dogs, ice cream treats and peanuts are just fifty cents, sponsored by Blue Bell Ice Cream, Hampton Farms, Folio Weekly and KOOL 100.7FM. Wednesday is another Businessperson's Special. Fans can get a box seat, hot dog and large beverage for just $12.50.

TNT returns on Thursday night as the Suns welcome the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx to town for the only time this season for the always popular Thursday Night Throwdown. Buds are just a buck at one of the hottest spots in town on a Thursday night Friday is the Suns' annual Used Car Giveaway Night, sponsored by Autotrader.com and The New 99.1 WQIK. At least five quality used cars will be given away from Jerry Hamm Chevrolet, ADESA Jacksonville, Matheny Imports, Duval Acura and Coggin. After the game on Friday, fans can enjoy Friday Family Fireworks.

On Saturday, fans can enjoy a special afternoon game time as the Suns play at 1:05pm to make way for the first Jaguars exhibition game that evening. It's Kids Day and all kids get in free with the first 2,000 kids receiving a free Suns replica batting helmet, courtesy of First Coast News 12 & 25.

The homestand concludes on Sunday with Christmas in August, sponsored by WJXT TV-4 and Lite 96.1FM. All fans get a free 2005 Suns team photo and the first 1,000 kids get a Sam Kouvaris model fielders glove from Frank Griffin of Orange Park and WJXT TV-4. All fans will get another great free gift to celebrate Christmas in August! Free kids tickets area available at all area Gate locations, while supplies last, and the Salvation Army will also be on hand for a special fundraiser. Plus, kids can also run the bases after the game, courtesy of Solantic.

The Suns will enjoy a rare off day before traveling to Pearl, Mississippi for six games against the Braves and then on to scenic Montgomery, Alabama for a four-game set against the Biscuits. Tickets for the Suns entire seven-game homestand and the rest of the regular season, including the playoffs are currently available by calling the Suns ticket office at 358-2846 or by ordering online at www.jaxsuns.com.

Season tickets, group nights and limited sponsorships are still available.

Aug. 8 Vs. Chattanooga - 6:05 Comcast Cable Bill Monday - Bring your Comcast Cable Bill for a $5.00 ticket discount at the Suns box office (limit two tickets per bill). Also, play Comcast Baseball Bingo for great cash and prizes.

Aug. 9 Vs. Chattanooga - 7:05 Fifty-cent Family Feast- Fifty-cent hot dogs, peanuts and ice cream treats. Sponsored by Blue Bell Ice Cream, Hampton Farms and Folio Weekly. Get a free ticket with two empty packages of Pepperidge Farms hot dog or hamburger buns!

Aug. 10 Vs. Chattanooga - 1:05 Businessperson Special - $12.50 buys a box seat, large hot dog and large beverage of choice. Sponsored by AM690 WOKV.

Aug. 11 Vs. West Tenn - 7:05 Thursday Night Throwdown. Enjoy Buds for a Buck! Sponsored by Budweiser and Planet Radio 93.3

Aug. 12 Vs. West Tenn - 7:05 Used Car Night - The Suns will giveaway a number of great Used Cars throughout the night! Sponsored by Autotrader.com and The New 99.1 WQIK. Participating dealers include Coggin, Jerry Hamm Chevrolet, Duval Acura, Matheny Imports and ADESA Jacksonville. Don't miss the BellSouth Ezone Display in front of the ballpark tonight! After the game, Friday Family Fireworks.

Aug. 13 Vs. West Tenn - 1:05 Batting Helmet Giveaway - All kids get in free and the first 2,000 kids will receive a free Suns replica batting helmet from First Coast News 12&25! Special Saturday afternoon game time! The BellSouth Ezone is back for another night in front of the ballpark.

Aug. 14 Vs. West Tenn - 5:05 Team Photo Giveaway. All fans will get a free team photo of the 2005 Jacksonville Suns. Perfect for autographs! Plus, kids get a free Sam Kouvaris Model fielder's glove, while supplies last! Sponsored by Frank Griffin of Orange Park and WJXT TV-4. It's also Christmas in August. Every fan gets another special gift! The Salvation Army will be on hand for a special fundraiser. Special FREE Kids Ticket coupon available at all area Gate locations, while supplies last. Sponsored by Gate, WJXT TV-4 and Lite 96.1FM. Plus, Kids Run the Bases after the game, sponsored by Solantic.

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