Batter Up! WCBS-AM Radio New York and Samuel Adams Are Looking to Make You the Next Big Thing in Sports Radio...Sports Editors/Lifestyle Editors/Food & Beverage Editors BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2004 One Lucky Fan Will Go from Bleachers to Broadcast Booth, Becoming the First New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of "Announcer for an Inning" Calling all baseball enthusiasts and aspiring sportscasters- WCBS-AM Radio New York and Samuel Adams(R) want you! For the first time, Samuel Adams and WCBS-AM Radio New York are teaming up to find an "Announcer for an Inning." This lucky individual will earn the right to conduct color commentary live from the WCBS-AM Radio booth, as New York attempts to bring home its 40th pennant. "New York and Boston have the most heated rivalry in baseball, maybe in all of sports. New York fans are passionate when it comes to supporting their hometown team, and what better way to show your enthusiasm for baseball than by doing the live color commentary between these two great rivals," said Jim Koch, founder and brewer of The Boston Beer Company The Boston Beer Company (NYSE: SAM) is an American brewing company founded in 1985 by Jim Koch in Boston, USA. The beers were originally contract brewed by the Pittsburgh Brewing Company, though today, more than 60% of its beer is produced at the company's Cincinnati brewery. , brewer of Samuel Adams beers. "So when fans of beer and baseball alike asked us to give them a shot at a baseball fan's dream come true, who were we to say no? We toast everyone who pursues their dreams, especially those with a cold Samuel Adams in hand." The contest will run during June in select New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania locations. During the contest, consumers are encouraged to "audition" by calling a pre-selected segment of a past baseball game Noun 1. baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League at audition booths. At the end of the contest, WCBS-AM Radio New York and Samuel Adams will narrow down the entries to five finalists who will compete at a finale event on July 7 and be judged by a celebrity panel. The winner will be crowned "Announcer for an Inning" and will then have the chance to do a full inning of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color commentary live on WCBS-AM Radio in Boston during the New York/ Boston game on July 23. "New Yorkers are known for speaking their minds, especially when it comes to supporting their favorite sports team," said Steve Swenson, WCBS-AM General Manager. "We couldn't think of a better way for fans to get involved in all the action." Consumers can log on to www.samadams.com to find out the list of participating locations. About CBS Radio
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WCBS West Coast Business Systems and Supplies, Inc. (Palm Desert, CA) . About The Boston Beer Company, brewer of Samuel Adams The Boston Beer Company is America's leading brewer of world-class beer. Founded in 1984 by sixth-generation brewer Jim Koch, the Company has won more than 650 international awards for its better-tasting beers. Samuel Adams Boston Lager(R) is the Company's flagship brand, celebrated worldwide for its high-quality ingredients and traditional brewing techniques. The result is a beer renowned by drinkers for its full flavor, balance, complexity, and consistent quality. For more information, visit the website at www.samadams.com. |
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