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Aussie Hearts SBK08
  
Can-Am Tournament - South Bend, June 27-29
-Ausse Hearts Win Can-Am Tournament!
Hall of Fame Classic - Kenosha, July 4-6
-Aussie Hearts Win Hall of Fame Classic!
Competing in South Bend, Indiana and Kenosha, Wisconsin, the American Midwest and the shores of Lake Michigan will be the setting for the Aussie Hearts 4th international tour in four years.
The Can-Am Tournament- The Can-Am event is entering its 2nd year. The event will take place from June 27-29 in South Bend, Indiana and will include a visit the AAGPBL museum ("A League of Their Own"). Six club teams from Canada and the U.S. will participate in two divisions.
The Hall of Fame Classic- This is an invitation-only, elite eventand it will take place from July 4-6. There will be four top-flight American teams plus the Hearts at this tournament in Kenosha. This is the only event that USA Baseball is using to select the 2008 Team USA group that is bound for the Women' World Cup in Japan. This Kenosha tournament is expected to be one of the best events in the world this year.
Game will be played at Simmond Field in Kenosha, the last remaining field in its original confirguration from when it was used by the All-Americans in the 1940's and 1950's. Many of the old-time AAGPBL players will be there ("A League of Their Own"). Indeed, there will be a special ceremony to rededicate their old field in their honour.
SBK08 On-Field Roster
Hall of Fame Classic in Kenosha- Website
Hearts Video Links (UPDATED!)
Daily Tour Summaries:
All photos by the patient and talented Dean Watson
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Tuesday, June 24- In Transit |
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Wednesday, June 25- Arrive in South Bend |
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Thursday, June 26- Team Training |
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Friday, June 27- Can-Am Tournament
Game 1 vs. South Bend Blue Sox (W 15-5)
Game 2 vs. Chicago Gems (W 13-1)
Visiting the All-American Girls' Historic Archives
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Saturday, June 28- Can-Am Tournament Continues
Game 3 vs. Chicago Gems (L 7-6)
Game 4 vs. South Bend Blue Sox (W 21-0)
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Sunday, June 29 - Can-Am Championship Game
Tour of Notre Dame University Campus
Can-Am Grand Final vs. Chicago Gems (W 2-0)
Private Tour of Wrigley Field (Home of Chicago Cubs)
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Monday, June 30- Chicago White Sox Game in Owner's Box |
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Tuesday, July 1- Friendly Game vs Chicago Pioneers (W 9-6) |
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Wednesday, July 2- Training at Historic Simmons Field |
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Thursday, July 3- Hearts Youth Clinic at Simmons Field |
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Friday, July 4- Hall of Fame Classic
Game 1 vs. New England Women's Red Sox (L 7-6 in 13 inn.)
Game 2 vs. Nashua Pride (L 3-2)
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Saturday, July 5- Hall of Fame Classic
Game 3 vs. Washington Stars (W 17-3) (Photos only)
Game 4 vs. Chicago Pioneers (W 3-2 in 8 inn.) (Photos only)
Team BBQ at Novotny House
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Sunday, July 6- Hall of Fame Classic Championship Game
Grand Final vs. Defending U.S. National Champs (W 7-1)
Grand Final- Part 1
Grand Final- Part 2
Grand Final- Part 3
Grand Final- Part 4
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Monday, July 7- Milwaukee Brewer MLB Game |
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Tuesday, July 8- Depart Chicago NO ENTRY POSTED |
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