| ANAHEIM, CA - (October 11, 2005) - With the Anaheim Angels defeating the New York Yankees and moving on to face the Chicago White Sox in the American League Championship Series, Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle and Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley have agreed to a friendly wager as the two teams prepare to meet for the right to play in the World Series. "We know Chicago is a formidable opponent with the best regular season record in the American League, but our Anaheim Angels have the hearts of champions," said Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle. "Though I'm sure they're exhausted having to play three games in three different time zones in 48 hours, we look forward to playing for the American League pennant." "Chicago has always been a great sports town, and that's certainly apparent today as people from across the city - Cubs fans as well as Sox fans -- have come together to cheer on the Sox to the American League pennant," said Mayor Daley, a lifelong Sox fan, at a press conference at City Hall. "We have offered a feast of Chicago's favorite foods, and the best thing is we won't have to send it to Anaheim, because the White Sox are going to win." If the Angels defeat the White Sox, Chicago will be sending delicacies that are enjoyed by people throughout the Chicago area and, in many cases, throughout the nation. *Lou Malnati's Pizza *BJ's Market and Bakery's Fried Lake Michigan Perch *Kasia's Polish Deli's Pierogies *Comfort Cake's Pound Cake *Ferrara Pan Candy Companies' Lemonheads and Fireballs *Gibson's Steakhouse USDA Prime Aged Midwest Steaks *La Preferida Mexican Specialties *Tuscany's Italian Beef and Sauces *Jay's Potato Chips *Peking Duck from Lao Sze Chuan in Chicago's Chinatown. If Anaheim is unsuccessful in defeating Chicago, Mayor Pringle will offer Mayor Daley items that reflect the true spirit of Anaheim and Orange County. *A crate of Sunkist California oranges *Merchandise from Disneyland's 50th Anniversary, including a pair of golden Mickey Mouse ears *An autographed script from Fox Broadcasting Co.'s hit show "The OC" *A surfboard from Huntington Beach-based Jack's Surfboards *A Halo Hybrid Utility Club from Cleveland Golf in Huntington Beach *$50 in gift certificates from Anaheim-based Pacific Sunwear *Surf apparel from Newport Beach-based Toes on the Nose *Sunglasses from San Juan Capistrano-based Hoven Sunglasses *Swimwear from Newport Beach-based Tyler Rose Swimwear *A gift basket from Orange County-based Diedrich's Coffee *A case of boysenberry jam and a bucket of Mrs. Knott's chicken from Knott's Berry Farm Games One and Two of the ALCS will be played at Chicago's U.S. Cellular Field tonight and tomorrow. Games Three and Four will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15. Game Five, if necessary, will also be in Anaheim on Sunday, October 16 with the teams returning to Chicago for Games Six and Seven, if necessary, on October 18 and 19. Media Contact: Ruth Ruiz 714.765.5060 more city news
### ABOUT ANAHEIM - The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the nation's premier municipalities and is California's 10th most populous city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 345,500 residents and more than 3,200 City employees. The municipal corporation's annual budget is $1.4 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear, and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises call Anaheim home, including Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks, the 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winning U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, and the 2008 Olympic Silver Medal winning U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, The Grove of Anaheim, The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk, and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net. |
