For immediate release Contact: Craig Burak July 24, 1998 (403) 284-1111 CANNONS IN THICK OF PENNANT HUNT; HOME FOR TWELVE GAMES BEGINNING MONDAY The Calgary Cannons return to Burns Stadium on Monday, July 13 for a twelve-game homestand against the Vancouver Canadians, Tacoma Rainiers and Memphis Redbirds. The homestand, the first of two straight 12-game homestands, includes Cap Day and the second Cannons/Stampeder double header. The Cannons open the homestand Monday against the top affiliate of the Anaheim Angels, the Vancouver Canadians. The series will feature the return of the last Cannons’ pitcher to register a no-hitter, in former Blue Jays starter Erik Hanson now a member of the Canadians. Following the four-game set with the Canadians, the Guns welcome the Tacoma Rainiers (Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners) to Burns Stadium. The Rainiers and Cannons battling for first place in the PCL’s Northern division this series will could have a major impact on who finishes on top of the division. Then, beginning on Tuesday, July 21 the Cannons and Memphis Redbirds, top affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, will play the final four games of the homestand through Friday. The series marks the first visit to Calgary by the Redbirds and the return of one of the most popular players in Cannons’ Pittsbugh era Reed Secrist. The following is a complete look at the promotion schedule for this Cannons’ homestand. Day Date Opponent Time Event Mon 7/13 Vancouver 7:05 Country-105 Family Night. A family of four tickets for $10.50. Tue 7/14 Vancouver 7:05 Jr. Cannons Night, presented by the Calgary Herald. Wed 7/15 Vancouver 7:05 Boston Pizza’s “Winning Wednesday.” If the Cannons win all fans in attendance receive a free Boston Pizza appetizer. Thu 7/16 Vancouver 12:05 Cannons/Stampeders double header part one. Following the Cannons game join us for all the festivities of our tailgate party prior to the Stamps game. Fri 7/17 Tacoma 7:05 Cannons/Stampeders double header part two. Redeem the Cannons portion of your double header ticket for tonight’s Cannons game. Sat 7/18 Tacoma 7:05 Dog days of summer, courtesy Burns Meats and Calgary Co-op. Great tasting ballpark hot dogs for a just a loonie. Sun 7/19 Tacoma 1:35 Cannons Cap Day, courtesy Coca-Cola. The first 5,000 fans receive a Cannons cap upon entrance to the stadium. Mon 7/20 Tacoma 7:05 Country-105 Family Night. A family of four tickets for $10.50. Tue 7/21 Memphis 7:05 Jr. Cannons Night, presented by the Calgary Herald. Wed 7/22 Memphis 7:05 Boston Pizza’s “Winning Wednesday.” Thu 7/23 Memphis 7:05 Friends and Family Night, presented by Sport Chek, Easton and Kiss FM. Pick up your friends and Family four pack at any Calgary Sport Chek for $9.99. Fri 7/24 Memphis 7:05 Salute to Elvis, presented by Southern Music. One lucky fan will win a Juke box from Southern Music. Next Homestand: Aug. 2-5 vs. Edmonton, Aug. 6-9 vs. Iowa, Aug. 11-14 vs.Oklahoma FOR TICKET INFORMATION… CALL 284-1111