MiLB promo preview: 10 to know

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Swing of the Quad Cities
Throwback Jersey Night
Wednesday, August 10 vs. Burlington
The Swing will celebrate the 1968 National League Champion St. Louis Cardinals by wearing throwback road uniforms from the World Series of that year. The jerseys will be sold in an auction following the game to benefit the residents of Westwing Place, a long-term-care nursing unit in Dewitt, Iowa. Specifically, the proceeds are intended to go toward to addition of a transportation bus for the facility.

Stockton Ports
Ports Wingfest
Thursday, August 11 vs. Rancho Cucamonga
Local businesses will come out to Banner Island Ballpark to cook up chicken wings, all vying for the title of top wingman. Get on out to the ballpark and help judge who has the best wings in town.

Wilmington Blue Rocks
Carlos Beltran Bobblehead Night
Friday, August 12 vs. Potomac
The first 1,000 fans will take home a Carlos Beltran Bobblehead doll, which is as cool as the center fielder looks when he's leaping over the wall at Shea Stadium. In addition, the first 5,000 fans at the park will also receive a "Grotto Lotto" scratch-off ticket.

Bakersfield Blaze
TV-an-Inning Giveaway
Friday, August 12 vs. San Jose
The Blaze will be giving away a TV an inning for the entire game vs. the Giants. A total of nine boob tubes will be given away to fans, courtesy of Wal-Mart. Here's how it works: Fans can purchase a team program, which will be numbered. Each inning a number will get called and that fan will leave the park with a 25-inch TV.

Williamsport Crosscutters
Rhashan Bobblehead Giveaway
Friday, August 12 vs. Jamestown
The Cutters honor Rhashan West-Bey, the team's official "Director of Smiles" with his very own bobblehead doll. The first 1,000 fans receive this fun giveaway. Meet Rashan in the autograph booth before the game to get your bobblehead signed. Join the Cutters for this special night to honor the man who keeps everyone at the ballpark smiling.

Las Vegas 51s
Dodgers Throwback Night
Saturday, August 13 vs. Tucson
The 51s present the annual Dodger Throwback Night, sponsored by Bank of America. Players will wear Brooklyn Dodgers uniforms, and the jerseys will be auctioned off to fans after the game. Former Dodgers left-handed pitcher Jerry Reuss will make an appearance and will be available to sign autographs and pose for pictures prior to the game.

Boise Hawks
Movie Night & Family Sleepover
Saturday, August 13 vs. Salem-Keizer
The first 1,000 fans receive a 2005 baseball card team set of the Hawks. After the game, the first 150 families to register with the Special Olympics will be allowed to pitch their tents in the outfield at Memorial Stadium and spend the night under the stars. There will be a Q&A with the players, an autograph session and a movie will be shown at midnight. Popcorn, smores and pizza are included.

Lakewood BlueClaws
"High-Fives" World Record Night
Saturday, August 13 vs. Kannapolis
BlueClaws fans will try and establish a new Guinness Book of World Record for simultaneous high-fives during the game against the Intimidators. BlueClaws fans are used to high-fiving as team officials high-five all fans on their way out of the ballpark after BlueClaw wins. Most likely the new record will be set during the fifth inning. But wait, there's more. The first 2,000 fans will also take home a full-size baseball bat, and there will be pre-game entertainment from the Red Bull Extreme Sports Demo, a team of professional motorbike riders.

Reading Phillies
Eastern League Champs Statue Giveaway
Tuesday, August 16 vs. Trenton
A desktop statue featuring the 1995 R-Phils manager Bill Dancy hoisting the Eastern League championship trophy will be given out to the first 2,500 fans 15 and older.

Arkansas Travelers
Clunker Car Night
Tuesday, August 16 vs. Midland (DH)
From the team that gave us midget wresting and John Daly Bobblehead Night, here's an oldie but a goody. Clunker Car Night began here in the mid-80s and continues tonight in Little Rock. A used car will be given away each inning to a fan. And this time, the Travs are doing it during a doubleheader, so 14 lucky fans will drive home in their brand new clunker.

A few more promos worth highlighting: Brooklyn Cyclones, Fireworks Night, Friday, August 12; Round Rock Express, Nolan Ryan Bobblehead Night, Saturday, August 13; Staten Island Yankees, Jewish Heritage Night with Fools of Prophecy performance, Monday, August 15; Colorado Springs Sky Sox, Legends Game, Saturday, August 13; Albuquerque Isotopes, Cowbell Night, Friday, August 12.