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      <title>Day 2 Recap (April 30, 2008)</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 07:38:04 -0500</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Entries/2008/5/1_Day_2_Recap_%28April_30,_2008%29_files/IMG_0886.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Media/IMG_0886.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:160px; height:213px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Down to one night. Tuesday went well and the bid continue to climb on the silent auction. And thanks to all who are bidding and buying the t-shirts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thursday, we're hoping the rain will leave us alone so we can cap a great week. We have survivors throwing out all the pitches and Hornsby in the house. Will also have fire trucks and police cars to &quot;visit.&quot;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Up for Bid (As of 5.01.08):&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #1: Hilti Cordless Drill/Driver&lt;br/&gt;Includes one screwdriver SF 121-A, two batteries SBP 10 (2.0 Ah NiCd), one charger C7/24, operating instructions and safety precautions. Weight with battery is 4.3 pounds. Item No.: 00285359. Valued at $487.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Hilti&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $150 (Ray Mack)&lt;br/&gt;$125.00 (Trent Rogers)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #2: Tulsa Drillers Gift Pack + 4 Reserved Seats&lt;br/&gt;Includes the following:&lt;br/&gt; Four (4) reserved seats to any regularly scheduled baseball game during the 2008 season.&lt;br/&gt; Tulsa Drillers fleece blanket (still in wrapping)&lt;br/&gt; Two (2) collector sets of baseball trading cards.&lt;br/&gt; One (1) 2007 Tulsa Drillers Wall of Fame inductees print featuring Went Hubbard and Kenny Rogers.&lt;br/&gt;One (1) 2007 media guide.&lt;br/&gt;One (1) 2008 schedule magnet.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Tulsa Drillers&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $25.00 (Jason Sherwood)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #3: Fleece Blanket&lt;br/&gt;This hand-made fleece blanket is reversible, machine washable and measures 60” x 68”.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Dan and Lynn Gibson&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $35.00 (Lorie Greer)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #4: Owasso Bailey Ranch Golf Set&lt;br/&gt;Includes the following:&lt;br/&gt; One (1) Bailey Ranch ball cap.&lt;br/&gt; One (1) gift certificate for two green fees and cart rental.&lt;br/&gt; One (1) box of Titleist ProV1x golf balls. The box contains four sleeves of three balls each; 12 balls in all.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Bailey Ranch Golf Course&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $60.00 (Ray Mack)&lt;br/&gt;$35.00 (Anthony Huddleston)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #5: Owasso Bailey Ranch Golf Set&lt;br/&gt;Includes the following:&lt;br/&gt; One (1) Bailey Ranch ball cap.&lt;br/&gt; One (1) gift certificate for two green fees and cart rental.&lt;br/&gt; One (1) box of Titleist ProV1x golf balls. The box contains four sleeves of three balls each; 12 balls in all.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Bailey Ranch Golf Course&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $45.00 (Garry Buchanan)&lt;br/&gt;$35.00 (Anthony Huddleston)&lt;br/&gt;$20.00 (Ronda Williams)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #6: Signed Oklahoma State Softball Jersey&lt;br/&gt;This official OSU game-worn jersey is a size L and is #35. The jersey is signed in permanent marker by all the members of the 2008 softball team including Alysia Hamilton (#21), Megan Castle (#4) and Anna Whiddon (#9).&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Oklahoma State Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $110 (Becky Beavis)&lt;br/&gt;$100.00 (Cathy Herman)&lt;br/&gt;$40.00 (Paula Lenaburg)&lt;br/&gt;$15.00 (Ronda Williams)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #7: Signed 2008 USA Softball Program Guide&lt;br/&gt;This is the official program guide for the 2008 USA Softball Women’s National Team. The four-color guide is signed on the cover by all members of the squad including Monica Abbott, Crystl Bustos, Jennie Finch, Lisa Fernandez, Cat Osterman and Natasha Watley.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of  5.01.08): $15 (Crystal Buchanan)&lt;br/&gt;$10.00 (Martin Herman)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #8: Softball Signed by Cat Osterman&lt;br/&gt;The Wilson Fast Pitch SST ball is signed by USA National Team member Cat Osterman.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $100.00 (Tom Soren)&lt;br/&gt;$10.00 (Martin Herman)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #9: Softball Signed by 2008 University of Tulsa Softball Team&lt;br/&gt;The Wilson ball is signed by all the members of the 2008 University of Tulsa softball team including Lindsey Tower (#1), Kelly Chapman (#2), Lauren Lindsay (#3), Stephanie Chomicki (#4), Katie Lee (#6), Christian Timmons (#7), Jordan Kinard (#8), Jillian Canete (#9), Kailey Yarmer (#10), Lauren Menke (#12), Sara Dyer (#13), Grace Young (#14), Vanessa Vice (#15), Brooke Smart (#17), Ashlee Lubniewski (#18) and Jackie Lawrence (#22).&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: University of Tulsa Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $20.00 (Susan Casteel)&lt;br/&gt;$15.00 (Lynn Gibson)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #10: USA vs. Canada (4 Tickets)&lt;br/&gt;Four (4) tickets to the June 7 Bound 4 Beijing game between Team USA and Canada at 2:30 p.m. in Oklahoma City. The reserved seats are Section 12, Row K, Seats 7-10.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $50.00 (Sharron Mattson)&lt;br/&gt;$20.00 (Ronda Williams)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #11: USA vs. China (4 Tickets)&lt;br/&gt;Four (4) tickets to the June 8 Bound 4 Beijing game between Team USA and China at 11:00 a.m. in Oklahoma City. The reserved seats are Section 12, Row K, Seats 7-10.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $30.00 (Myranda Stewart)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #12: USA vs. NPF All Stars (4 Tickets)&lt;br/&gt;Four (4) tickets to the June 6 Bound 4 Beijing game between Team USA and NPF All Stars at 6:00 p.m. in Oklahoma City. The reserved seats are Section 12, Row K, Seats 7-10.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $20.00 (Martin Herman)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #13: OU Batting Helmet&lt;br/&gt;This is an official game-used batting helmet from the University of Oklahoma. The Rawlings helmet fits 6 ½-7 ½.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: University of Oklahoma Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $40.00 (Ray Mack)&lt;br/&gt;$20.00 (Liz Lewis)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #14: Tulsa Batting Helmet&lt;br/&gt;This is an official game-used batting helmet from the University of Tulsa.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: University of Tulsa Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $5.00 (Kristy Johnson)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #15: 19-Card Autographed USA Softball Set&lt;br/&gt;This 19-piece uncut sheet of collector cards features the 2006 National Team members and autographs. Included in the set are: Monica Abbott, Laura Berg, Crystl Bustos, Andrea Duran, Jennie Finch, Tairia Flowers, Amanda Freed, Vicky Galindo, Alicia Hollowell, Lovie Jung, Caitlin Lowe, Jessica Mendoza, Stacey Nuveman, Cat Osterman, Jamie Southern, Jenny Topping, Natasha Watley, Michele Smith (no autograph) and head coach Mike Candrea.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $60.00 (Rock Turner)&lt;br/&gt;$54.00 (Roy Thompson)&lt;br/&gt;$15.00 (Paula Lenaburg)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #16: Alamo 60-Can Rolling Cooler&lt;br/&gt;Keep your drinks and ice packs cool in the dugout this summer with a spacious rolling cooler.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Alamo&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $25.00 (Dawn Crase)&lt;br/&gt;$15.00 (Ronda Williams)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #17: Set of two (2) National Camping Chairs&lt;br/&gt;Each foldable chair comes with a carry case, armrest, cup holder and polyester steel frame.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: National&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $20.00 (Gary Perkins)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #18: Set of two (2) National Camping Chairs&lt;br/&gt;Each foldable chair comes with a carry case, armrest, cup holder and polyester steel frame.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: National&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $15.00 (Lynn Gibson)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #19: Three Free Day Rentals&lt;br/&gt;Coupon is valid for the rental of an Alamo compact through full-size car in the United States and Canada for up to three (3) consecutive days. Valid through Dec. 31, 2008.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Alamo&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $40.00 (Ray Mack)&lt;br/&gt;$20.00 (Scott Atwell)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #20: Three Free Day Rentals&lt;br/&gt;Coupon is valid for the rental of a National compact through full-size car in the United States and Canada for up to three (3) consecutive days. Valid through Dec. 31, 2008.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: National&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $20.00 (Sharon Hodge)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #21: Tulsa Talons Family Four (4) Pack&lt;br/&gt;Gift certificate for four tickets in the $15 section during a 2008 home Tulsa Talons game. Certificate may not be redeemed for playoff tickets. Subject to availability at time of redemption.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Tulsa Talons&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $45.00 (Ray Mack)&lt;br/&gt;$35.00 (Scott Atwell)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #22: Massage &amp;amp; Nail Package&lt;br/&gt;One (1) gift certificate for a one-hour massage by Melanie VanBeber C.M.T. ($60 value). One (1) gift certificate for a full-set nails by Michelle Cross at LaRetreat Nails by Michelle ($35 value). Located at: 8555 N. 117th E. Ave. Suite 105, Owasso (Three Lakes Office Complex).&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Melanie VanBeber&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 5.01.08): $50.00 (Ray Mack)&lt;br/&gt;$30.00 (Connie Perkins)&lt;br/&gt;$10.00 (Kelli Greer)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;FIRST-PITCH SURVIVORS&lt;br/&gt;MAY 1, 2008&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #1 Angels vs. Catoosa (12U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Don &amp;amp; Bertha Le Mieux&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #2 Stars vs. Little Rams (8U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Chris Kuhn&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #3 Tigers vs. Claremore #3 (10U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Faye Howard&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #4 Rampage vs. Claremore #5 (10U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Judy Lewis&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #5 Bad Babes vs. Collinsville #1 (14U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Lila Martini&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;7 p.m.-9 p.m.: Hornsby, the Tulsa Drillers’ big blue bull, will be on hand to take pictures with, sign autographs, hang with the kids and promote the Drillers’ own breast cancer event to be held on May 10. He may even show up with a few goodies.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #1 Twisters vs. Outlaws (12U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Susan Kimball &amp;amp; Betty Hagerdon&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #2 Sluggers vs. Collinsville (8U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Malinda Troxell&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #3 Stars vs. Skiatook #2 (10U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Caroly O’Bryan&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #4 Groovy Girls vs. Claremore #4 (10U) 1st Pitch Survivor: AnnRuth Schick</description>
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      <title>Day 1 Recap (April 28, 2008)</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:29:19 -0500</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Entries/2008/4/29_Day_1_Recap_%28April_28,_2008%29_files/IMG_6642.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Media/IMG_6642.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:161px; height:107px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Great first night of Strikes Against Cancer on Monday at the Owasso Sports Complex.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We had two cancer survivors (Faye Howard and Chris Kuhn) throw out first pitches and every one of the 22 auction items ended up with a bid or two. Owasso Assistant City Manager Timothy Rooney is looking to see if they can lend me a megaphone so that people can better hear when I announce the survivors.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;It was great to see all the teams that got in the spirit of things with special uniforms, adding pink to the current uniforms or just adding a sticker to a helmet. And my Tiger assistant coaches (Brett Littlefield and Mike Kauk) looked sharp in the official Strikes Against Cancer pink t-shirts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Remember, you can buy the t-shirts (ranging in sizes from adult small to XXL) for $12 at the canopy next to the concession stand ... $6 of every t-shirt sale goes to the Tulsa Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;And any donations you make in the buckets throughout the park will also go to Komen along with all the money raised in the silent auction.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Hopefully tonight there won't be any fires that pull the fire trucks out of the park, but we appreciate the City showing up and lending support. Thanks again to Fire Chief Bradd Clark and Police Chief Dan Yancey.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;On Thursday (May 1), we will have a special visitor at the park .... Hornsby. The Tulsa Drillers will be sending everyone's favorite blue bull to the park for an hour or so. So make sure you bring the kids.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A lot of people have helped get this event rolling, but I wanted to thank our field crew for the excellent job on the fields, the concession workers for keeping things moving and our umpires. Two of last night's umpires (Tom Aurilio and Paul Downing) donated one of their game checks to the event.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Would also like to thank the Buchanan and Thompson families for their help getting things set up and Lynn &quot;Big Momma&quot; Gibson for her tireless effort in making sure everything softball is so successful.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Below are the current bids on the auction items and our schedule of games for Tuesday (April 29) and Thursday (May 1). If anyone would like to nominate a survivor to throw out a pitch tonight or Thursday, please bring them along and let me know.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Up for Bid (As of 4.29.08):&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #1: Hilti Cordless Drill/Driver&lt;br/&gt;Includes one screwdriver SF 121-A, two batteries SBP 10 (2.0 Ah NiCd), one charger C7/24, operating instructions and safety precautions. Weight with battery is 4.3 pounds. Item No.: 00285359. Valued at $487.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Hilti&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $125.00 (Trent Rogers)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #2: Tulsa Drillers Gift Pack + 4 Reserved Seats&lt;br/&gt;Includes the following:&lt;br/&gt; Four (4) reserved seats to any regularly scheduled baseball game during the 2008 season.&lt;br/&gt; Tulsa Drillers fleece blanket (still in wrapping)&lt;br/&gt; Two (2) collector sets of baseball trading cards.&lt;br/&gt; One (1) 2007 Tulsa Drillers Wall of Fame inductees print featuring Went Hubbard and Kenny Rogers.&lt;br/&gt;One (1) 2007 media guide.&lt;br/&gt;One (1) 2008 schedule magnet.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Tulsa Drillers&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $25.00 (Jason Sherwood)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #3: Fleece Blanket&lt;br/&gt;This hand-made fleece blanket is reversible, machine washable and measures 60” x 68”.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Dan and Lynn Gibson&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $35.00 (Lorie Greer)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #4: Owasso Bailey Ranch Golf Set&lt;br/&gt;Includes the following:&lt;br/&gt; One (1) Bailey Ranch ball cap.&lt;br/&gt; One (1) gift certificate for two green fees and cart rental.&lt;br/&gt; One (1) box of Titleist ProV1x golf balls. The box contains four sleeves of three balls each; 12 balls in all.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Bailey Ranch Golf Course&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $35.00 (Anthony Huddleston)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #5: Owasso Bailey Ranch Golf Set&lt;br/&gt;Includes the following:&lt;br/&gt; One (1) Bailey Ranch ball cap.&lt;br/&gt; One (1) gift certificate for two green fees and cart rental.&lt;br/&gt; One (1) box of Titleist ProV1x golf balls. The box contains four sleeves of three balls each; 12 balls in all.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Bailey Ranch Golf Course&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $35.00 (Anthony Huddleston)&lt;br/&gt;$20.00 (Ronda Williams)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #6: Signed Oklahoma State Softball Jersey&lt;br/&gt;This official OSU game-worn jersey is a size L and is #35. The jersey is signed in permanent marker by all the members of the 2008 softball team including Alysia Hamilton (#21), Megan Castle (#4) and Anna Whiddon (#9).&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Oklahoma State Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $100.00 (Cathy Herman)&lt;br/&gt;$40.00 (Paula Lenaburg)&lt;br/&gt;$15.00 (Ronda Williams)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #7: Signed 2008 USA Softball Program Guide&lt;br/&gt;This is the official program guide for the 2008 USA Softball Women’s National Team. The four-color guide is signed on the cover by all members of the squad including Monica Abbott, Crystl Bustos, Jennie Finch, Lisa Fernandez, Cat Osterman and Natasha Watley.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $15 (Crystal Buchanan)&lt;br/&gt;$10.00 (Martin Herman)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #8: Softball Signed by Cat Osterman&lt;br/&gt;The Wilson Fast Pitch SST ball is signed by USA National Team member Cat Osterman.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $100.00 (Tom Soren)&lt;br/&gt;$10.00 (Martin Herman)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #9: Softball Signed by 2008 University of Tulsa Softball Team&lt;br/&gt;The Wilson ball is signed by all the members of the 2008 University of Tulsa softball team including Lindsey Tower (#1), Kelly Chapman (#2), Lauren Lindsay (#3), Stephanie Chomicki (#4), Katie Lee (#6), Christian Timmons (#7), Jordan Kinard (#8), Jillian Canete (#9), Kailey Yarmer (#10), Lauren Menke (#12), Sara Dyer (#13), Grace Young (#14), Vanessa Vice (#15), Brooke Smart (#17), Ashlee Lubniewski (#18) and Jackie Lawrence (#22).&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: University of Tulsa Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $15.00 (Lynn Gibson)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #10: USA vs. Canada (4 Tickets)&lt;br/&gt;Four (4) tickets to the June 7 Bound 4 Beijing game between Team USA and Canada at 2:30 p.m. in Oklahoma City. The reserved seats are Section 12, Row K, Seats 7-10.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $50.00 (Sharron Mattson)&lt;br/&gt;$20.00 (Ronda Williams)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #11: USA vs. China (4 Tickets)&lt;br/&gt;Four (4) tickets to the June 8 Bound 4 Beijing game between Team USA and China at 11:00 a.m. in Oklahoma City. The reserved seats are Section 12, Row K, Seats 7-10.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $30.00 (Myranda Stewart)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #12: USA vs. NPF All Stars (4 Tickets)&lt;br/&gt;Four (4) tickets to the June 6 Bound 4 Beijing game between Team USA and NPF All Stars at 6:00 p.m. in Oklahoma City. The reserved seats are Section 12, Row K, Seats 7-10.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $20.00 (Martin Herman)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #13: OU Batting Helmet&lt;br/&gt;This is an official game-used batting helmet from the University of Oklahoma. The Rawlings helmet fits 6 ½-7 ½.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: University of Oklahoma Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $20.00 (Liz Lewis)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #14: Tulsa Batting Helmet&lt;br/&gt;This is an official game-used batting helmet from the University of Tulsa.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: University of Tulsa Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $5.00 (Kristy Johnson)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #15: 19-Card Autographed USA Softball Set&lt;br/&gt;This 19-piece uncut sheet of collector cards features the 2006 National Team members and autographs. Included in the set are: Monica Abbott, Laura Berg, Crystl Bustos, Andrea Duran, Jennie Finch, Tairia Flowers, Amanda Freed, Vicky Galindo, Alicia Hollowell, Lovie Jung, Caitlin Lowe, Jessica Mendoza, Stacey Nuveman, Cat Osterman, Jamie Southern, Jenny Topping, Natasha Watley, Michele Smith (no autograph) and head coach Mike Candrea.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: USA Softball&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $54.00 (Roy Thompson)&lt;br/&gt;$15.00 (Paula Lenaburg)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #16: Alamo 60-Can Rolling Cooler&lt;br/&gt;Keep your drinks and ice packs cool in the dugout this summer with a spacious rolling cooler.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Alamo&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $15.00 (Ronda Williams)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #17: Set of two (2) National Camping Chairs&lt;br/&gt;Each foldable chair comes with a carry case, armrest, cup holder and polyester steel frame.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: National&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $20.00 (Gar Perkins)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #18: Set of two (2) National Camping Chairs&lt;br/&gt;Each foldable chair comes with a carry case, armrest, cup holder and polyester steel frame.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: National&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $15.00 (Lynn Gibson)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #19: Three Free Day Rentals&lt;br/&gt;Coupon is valid for the rental of an Alamo compact through full-size car in the United States and Canada for up to three (3) consecutive days. Valid through Dec. 31, 2008.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Alamo&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $20.00 (Scott Atwell)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #20: Three Free Day Rentals&lt;br/&gt;Coupon is valid for the rental of a National compact through full-size car in the United States and Canada for up to three (3) consecutive days. Valid through Dec. 31, 2008.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: National&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $20.00 (Sharon Hodge)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #21: Tulsa Talons Family Four (4) Pack&lt;br/&gt;Gift certificate for four tickets in the $15 section during a 2008 home Tulsa Talons game. Certificate may not be redeemed for playoff tickets. Subject to availability at time of redemption.&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Tulsa Talons&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $35.00 (Scott Atwell)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ITEM #22: Massage &amp;amp; Nail Package&lt;br/&gt;One (1) gift certificate for a one-hour massage by Melanie VanBeber C.M.T. ($60 value). One (1) gift certificate for a full-set nails by Michelle Cross at LaRetreat Nails by Michelle ($35 value). Located at: 8555 N. 117th E. Ave. Suite 105, Owasso (Three Lakes Office Complex).&lt;br/&gt;Donated By: Melanie VanBeber&lt;br/&gt;CURRENT BID (As of 4.29.08): $30.00 (Connie Perkins)&lt;br/&gt;$10.00 (Kelli Greer)&lt;br/&gt;FINAL BID: $&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;FIRST-PITCH SURVIVORS&lt;br/&gt;APRIL 29, 2008&lt;br/&gt;6 p.m.: Field #2 Pink Sox vs. Angels (6U)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #1 Stars vs. Stingers (COMP)&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #3 Rampage vs. Claremore #4 (10U)&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #4 Angels vs. Claremore #1 (12U)&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #5 Sperry TNT vs. Sperry (14U)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;7 p.m.: Field #2 Wildcats vs. Wildkatz (6U)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #1 Stars vs. Stingers (COMP)&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #3 Chaos vs. Skiatook (10U)&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #4 Twisters vs. Claremore #2 (12U)&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #5 Lady Rams vs. Collinsville #2 (14U)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;MAY 1, 2008&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #1 Angels vs. Catoosa (12U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Don &amp;amp; Bertha Le Mieux&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #2 Stars vs. Little Rams (8U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Chris Kuhn&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #3 Tigers vs. Claremore #3 (10U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Faye Howard&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #4 Rampage vs. Claremore #5 (10U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Judy Lewis&lt;br/&gt;6:30 p.m.: Field #5 Bad Babes vs. Collinsville #1 (14U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Lila Martini&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #1 Twisters vs. Outlaws (12U) 1st Pitch Survivor: Susan Kimball&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #2 Sluggers vs. Collinsville (8U)&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #3 Stars vs. Skiatook #2 (10U)&lt;br/&gt;8 p.m.: Field #4 Groovy Girls vs. Claremore #4 (10U)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks&lt;br/&gt;Chris Greer&lt;br/&gt;918.851.4185&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;Entries/2008/4/29_Day_1_Recap_%2528April_28,_2008%2529_files/mailto%253Aosudaddy33%2540yahoo.com&quot;&gt;osudaddy33@yahoo.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:36:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Entries/2008/3/15_looking_for_volunteers_files/dreamstime_3602219.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Media/dreamstime_3602219_1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:160px; height:128px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Some of you have called and e-mailed asking how you can help. Well, glad you asked. The OGSA is needing help during the Strikes Against Cancer week at the Sports Complex. We will need people to help man the donation jars at the gate entrances, hang banners, sell t-shirts, hand out stuff at information tables and help prep fields between play. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you are interested in helping out, drop me an e-mail at &lt;a href=&quot;Entries/2008/3/15_looking_for_volunteers_files/mailto%253Aosudaddy33%2540yahoo.com%253Fsubject%253DVolunteer&quot;&gt;osudaddy33@yahoo.com&lt;/a&gt;.</description>
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      <title>needing items for silent auction</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:11:19 -0500</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Entries/2008/3/10_needing_items_for_silent_auction_files/dreamstime_2528029.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Media/dreamstime_2528029_1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:160px; height:241px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;The OGSA is looking for items to be placed in a silent auction that will take place during league games on April 28, 29 and May 1 at the Owasso Sports Complex. The winning bidder will be determined on May 1 after all silent auction sheets are collected. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: You will not be able to bid online, but can place a proxy bid or incremental bid at the event. Do not need to be present to win. Highest bidder will be contacted on May 1. By bidding, you agree that payment will be made to the OGSA within three business days following close of auction.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you are interested in donating please contact Chris Greer at &lt;a href=&quot;Entries/2008/3/10_needing_items_for_silent_auction_files/mailto%253Aosudaddy33%2540yahoo.com&quot;&gt;osudaddy33@yahoo.com&lt;/a&gt; or call 918.851.4185. All money raised via the silent auction will be donated to the Tulsa affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.</description>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Entries/2008/3/7__files/Hornsby%20In%20His%20New%20Digs.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Media/Hornsby%20In%20His%20New%20Digs_1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:160px; height:273px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Mike Melega, Tulsa Drillers general manager, has agreed to send everyone’s favorite blue bull to the Owasso Sports Complex on May 1 for a meet-and-greet appearance. Hornsby will be in the park around 7 p.m. and will stay an hour or so. Hornsby will be available for autographs, taking photos with and some old-fashioned goofing off.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Drillers are big supporters of both breast cancer awareness and girls softball. In fact, the Drillers will be having their own event in conjunction with Susan G. Komen for the Cure on May 10. During their &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komentulsa.org/Events.htm%2523May_Events&quot;&gt;pink night&lt;/a&gt;, Drillers players will be wearing pink uniforms that will be signed and auctioned off during the game. There will also be a fireworks display following the game.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For more information and tickets, contact the Drillers at 918.747.3267 or visit their website by clicking &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tulsadrillers.com/&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.</description>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Entries/2008/3/7_how_secure_a_boy_are_ya_files/YOURE%20OUT%202008.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.strikesagainstcancer.com/Strikes_Against_Cancer/Inside_the_Chalk/Media/YOURE%20OUT%202008_1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:160px; height:164px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Here’s the first look at the inaugural Strikes Against Cancer promotional t-shirt. The shirts were designed by PROMOZ in Tulsa, Okla. The OGSA will be selling the shirts at the complex during the event in limited quantities. Shirts will be sold for $12 with $5 from each sale going to the Tulsa Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you are interested in obtaining shirts prior to the event or would like to place a large order, contact Lynn Gibson at 918.639.7966.</description>
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