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Cheer on your favorites in Jawbones vs. Sawbones

Written by: Admin July 21 2011

VERO BEACH – Organizers, including Barry Segal, Bill Debraal and Rebecca Emmons and fellow competitors have revived a long standing tradition. They’ll be playing in the annual Jawbones vs. Sawbones Charity Softball Game sponsored by First United Bank. The game takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at Holman Stadium.

All proceeds benefit the United Way. Suggested donations are $5 per person, or $10 per family. Come out and support the United Way, route for your favorite player, and help revive this long standing annual event.

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