FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Jon Versteeg
August 15, 2007 860-309-9293 Cell

JACKHAMMERS HELP SEND TWO LOCAL BOYS TO BASEBALL CAMP

MILLER, MO-Nicholas Bedtka of Crest Hill, IL and Dustin Shannon of Morris, IL recently completed a one week session of intensive baseball training at Mickey Owen Baseball School, located near Miller, MO in southwest Missouri. Nicholas is the son of Jeff and Patty Bedtka. Dustin is the son of Shane and Jennifer Shannon. They were able to attend the camp through the support of World Data Systems and the Joliet JackHammers, a non-affiliated professional baseball team.

During their training, Nicholas and Dustin received specialized training in all phases of baseball through a combination of instruction, practice and game experience. A session includes 8 to 10 games in a one week stay that incorporates use of video tape replay and personalized training from top baseball instructors that enable them to improve their skills.

The school was founded in 1959 by former major league catcher Mickey Owen in order to provide young players an opportunity to learn about baseball through systematic, personal instruction. Each summer, students from all over the world to play, eat and sleep baseball.

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