Cincinnati Reds

The Truth About Babe Ruth

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Monday, April 1, 2024

LINCOLN, Neb., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is a major milestone for Yankees ace pitcher and Babe Ruth buddy Waite Hoyt – even though Hoyt's been dead for almost 40 years. His memoir, "Schoolboy: The Untold Journey of a Yankees Hero" (University of Nebraska Press) arrives in bookstores nationwide and on Amazon.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is a major milestone for Yankees ace pitcher and Babe Ruth buddy Waite Hoyt – even though Hoyt's been dead for almost 40 years.
  • Often remembered as "Babe Ruth's best friend," Hoyt was a staunch keeper of the Great Bambino's flame.
  • "Babe Ruth was so misunderstood and misrepresented by so many," Hoyt wrote.
  • Hoyt continued: "I saw Babe naked many times, and his chest was as thick as his stomach.

Tickets For Less Named Authorized Ticket Marketplace of MLB

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TFL, a live event ticketing and technology company, is thrilled to open Major League Baseball's 2024 season as an Authorized Ticket Marketplace (ATM).

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TFL, a live event ticketing and technology company, is thrilled to open Major League Baseball's 2024 season as an Authorized Ticket Marketplace (ATM).
  • For the 2024 season, TFL has several multi-year ticketing deals with MLB teams as an ATM including the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals.
  • "Last year, MLB announced a new ecosystem for ticket resale companies in an effort to balance access and fan engagement," said Adam Rossbach, president at TFL.
  • "We're proud to be named an Authorized Ticket Marketplace of the league, and we're confident that we'll help connect our partners to more fans."

TFL Home Run Promotion Rewards Cincinnati Reds Fans With Ticket Discounts

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

This year, the TFL Home Run – the first home run hit by a Cincinnati Reds player in every Reds game – will give fans the opportunity to score $20 off their next ticket order at www.ticketsforless.com or on the free Tickets For Less mobile app.

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  • This year, the TFL Home Run – the first home run hit by a Cincinnati Reds player in every Reds game – will give fans the opportunity to score $20 off their next ticket order at www.ticketsforless.com or on the free Tickets For Less mobile app.
  • Fans can also listen for the TFL Home Run during radio broadcasts of both home and away games.
  • "The Reds are excited for our fans to be rewarded when Reds players hit the first home run during every Reds game this season," said Aaron Eisel, Reds senior vice president of revenue.
  • "This generous offer helps Reds fans save money on tickets to concerts, the theater and of course Reds games."

Late Yankees Ace Publishes New Memoir

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Monday, March 18, 2024

LINCOLN, Neb., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The first of April, 2024, will be a big day for a late, great man. Waite Hoyt of the 1927 New York Yankees will release a new book: "Schoolboy: The Untold Journey of a Yankees Hero." (University of Nebraska Press) His memoir!

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The first of April, 2024, will be a big day for a late, great man.
  • Waite Hoyt of the 1927 New York Yankees will release a new book: "Schoolboy: The Untold Journey of a Yankees Hero."
  • Waite Hoyt was not only the ace pitcher of the 1920s Yankees, but he was also an incredible storyteller who left behind eight boxes of notes, writings, interview transcripts and memoir attempts.
  • Waite Hoyt (1899-1984) pitched twenty-one Major League seasons and led the Yankees to three World Series championships.

Praesidian Capital Announces Tim Clark as Operating Partner

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Praesidian Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Oklahoma City with offices in New York and London, announced the addition of Tim Clark as an Operating Partner.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Praesidian Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Oklahoma City with offices in New York and London, announced the addition of Tim Clark as an Operating Partner.
  • With over 25 years of principal investing and M&A experience, Tim brings a wealth of expertise to Praesidian's team.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Tim to Praesidian as our newest Operating Partner," commented Jason Drattell, Praesidian Founder.
  • Tim Clark added, "I am thrilled to join Praesidian and look forward to contributing to the firm's continued success.

ActionStreamer Raises Series A Funding To Accelerate Platform Development

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

CINCINNATI, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionStreamer, the market-leading media streaming platform for IoT devices announced today the close of its $2.4M Series A funding round, led by JumpStart Ventures through the Advanced Manufacturing Fund , managed with support from MAGNET.

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  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionStreamer, the market-leading media streaming platform for IoT devices announced today the close of its $2.4M Series A funding round, led by JumpStart Ventures through the Advanced Manufacturing Fund , managed with support from MAGNET.
  • With the successful completion of Series A financing, ActionStreamer is poised to strategically deploy capital to accelerate the development of its patented comprehensive technology platform.
  • The platform encompasses a robust API and SDK offering, reference hardware and applications, coupled with advanced cloud services.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with ActionStreamer to provide capital and support that will help realize the potential of this truly unique platform technology," said Jerry Frantz, President of JumpStart Ventures.

Rally House Introduces Second Store in Lexington, KY

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Rally House Fayette Mall is now open on the city's southside, only 10 minutes from the University of Kentucky campus.

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  • Rally House Fayette Mall is now open on the city's southside, only 10 minutes from the University of Kentucky campus.
  • Rally House recently opened its first store in Lexington, and the company is ecstatic to bring a second to this historic city.
  • "Rally House Fayette Mall will be the place to go for Kentucky fans," District Manager Tonya Brown explains.
  • Now, shoppers can turn to Rally House Fayette Mall for local apparel and gifts to boast of their love for the area.

FanDuel Group Launches Mobile Sports Betting in Kentucky

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company, is now available across Kentucky. Mobile sports betting will open at 6 a.m. ET, and sports fans in Kentucky can download the FanDuel Sportsbook app for iOS and Android or play via desktop.

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  • ET, and sports fans in Kentucky can download the FanDuel Sportsbook app for iOS and Android or play via desktop .
  • "FanDuel has established a significant legacy among sports fans in Kentucky through partnerships with Kentucky mainstay Churchill Downs and the Cincinnati Reds right over the border.
  • Sports Betting 101: FanDuel Sportsbook has an online betting guide to help customers learn the ins and outs of legal sports betting.
  • Kentucky becomes the 20th state where FanDuel offers mobile sports betting, joining Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Bluestone Equity Partners Invests in RWS Global, the World’s Largest Provider of Live Shows, Destinations and Immersive Experiences

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.

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  • Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.
  • Built on more than 120 years of combined expertise, RWS Global is the combination of four powerhouse companies — RWS, ted, JRA and ARC.
  • Together, they design, create, cast, produce and operate more entertainment experiences and destinations than any other provider in the world.
  • From cruise ships, museums, theme parks and sports venues, to destinations, resorts, stage and screen, RWS Global delivers unmatched capabilities from ideation to execution.

Ole Smoky Distillery Launches First Ever “Mixin’ It Up” Social Media Campaign in Partnership With Patricof Co

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Ole Smoky Distillery , the most visited distillery in the world and #1 moonshine brand in the U.S., is launching their first-ever “Mixin’ It Up” social media campaign with a group of elite, professional athletes who have invested in Ole Smoky through a partnership with Patricof Co , the New York-based private investment platform.

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  • Ole Smoky Distillery , the most visited distillery in the world and #1 moonshine brand in the U.S., is launching their first-ever “Mixin’ It Up” social media campaign with a group of elite, professional athletes who have invested in Ole Smoky through a partnership with Patricof Co , the New York-based private investment platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905252735/en/
    Later this month, the exclusive “Mixin’ It Up” campaign will feature professional athletes’ bartending skills through crafting their favorite cocktail with signature Ole Smoky products.
  • “It is an honor to collaborate with Ole Smoky Distillery and take part in a program dedicated to making a positive impact on numerous local communities,” said Anders Lee.
  • For more information on Ole Smoky and its products, visit www.olesmoky.com .