World Softball League Coming To McBride
May 17, 2002 - Frontier League (FL)
Richmond Roosters News Release
RICHMOND, IN â In a press conference on Thursday morning, the Richmond Roosters officially announced the arrival of the World Softball League Tournament scheduled to be played Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th at McBride Stadium.
The tournament features the best men's softball players from around the country all playing for a shot to take home the title in Las Vegas in mid-September. Games start Saturday at 8:00 AM and run all day with the final game starting at 9:30 PM. Tickets for the event are $4.00 per day. Earlham College and Union County High School in Liberty, Indiana will also host games during the tournament.
The championship game of the tournament is scheduled for Sunday at 11:30 AM. Games start at 8:00 AM on Sunday. The championship game will be taped for broadcast on Fox Sports Net. Check your local listings for dates and times of the broadcast.
Don't miss Roosters Fan Fest on Saturday, May 18th from 11 AM-1:30 PM on the concourse of McBride Stadium. This is the first opportunity for fans to meet the 2002 Richmond Roosters team. Rowdy the Rooster will be on hand to entertain as well as jugglers, face painters, clowns and more. It is also a great opportunity to pick up tickets and some of the Roosters brand new merchandise. There is no cost for Roosters Fan Fest.
The Roosters open the 2002 season on May 29th when they travel to Johnstown to take on the Johnnies. The Roosters return to McBride Stadium on June 1st when they open their 2002 home campaign against the Washington Wild Things. For more information visit the new and improved www.richmondroosters.com. Tickets are available by contacting a Roosters sales representative at (765) 935-PLAY.
For more information contact Brandon Sparks at (765) 935-7529
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