Aurora University Slates Baseball Fan Day April 29

AURORA, Ill.—— Aurora University will hold Baseball Fan Day on Tuesday, April 29, at Solfisburg Park , 500 N. Ohio St. in Aurora .

At 2:30 p.m., a program will celebrate the Aurora Spartans’ first season at their new home baseball field. The Spartans will host Carthage College at 3 p.m.

Dr. Calvin Myers of Aurora , chair of the AU Board of Trustees, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch. Myers is a 1964 Aurora College graduate and former Spartan baseball player.

Other dignitaries expected are Tom Weisner, mayor of Aurora and an AU alum; Rebecca L. Sherrick, AU president; and Mark Walsh, AU athletic director and an AU alum, will also participate.

The public is invited. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served by the AU Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

Local Spartans are Anthony Amedei, Naperville; infielder; Matt Anklam, Carol Stream, infielder/outfielder; Cody DeGrush, Morris, outfielder; Martin Diaz, Aurora; infielder; Kevin Fitzgerald, Shorewood, infielder; Chris Koudelka, Woodridge, pitcher; Brennan
Moroni, Glen Ellyn, catcher; Adam Offerman, Joliet, outfielder; Dave Pecorella, Glen Ellyn, infielder; Dennis Vietoris, Plainfield, pitcher; Matt Meyer, Yorkville, pitcher; David Atwood, Oswego, pitcher; Sean Noggle, Oswego, catcher; Kirk Williamson, Naperville, catcher; and Brian Shriner, Channahon, outfielder.

AU’s Office of Alumni Relations is coordinating the celebration. Barbara Calvert, director of alumni relations, said, “We invite AU alumni, students, employees, and the local community to join us in paying tribute to our baseball student-athletes.”

Coach Shaun Neitzel said, “The 2008 Spartans have a great combination of youth and experience. The Spartans look to continue the long tradition of being a national baseball powerhouse.”

For reservations or information, call (630) 844-5486.

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