The start of the Eighth District Division II playoffs will coincide with a salute to veterans at Ely's historic ballpark.
Tuesday is Veterans Night at Veterans Memorial Field, with a special on-field ceremony to take place just prior to Ely's 7:30 p.m. playoff contest with Esko.
All veterans and military personnel will be admitted free and be treated to a hot dog and a beverage, and they'll be asked to come out on to the field to be recognized just prior to the playing of the national anthem.
The Veterans Night tribute is similar to previous veterans' events at the ballpark, held during state and district tournaments over the last decade. Any veteran, active military member or guard member may sign in at the ticket booth for free admission. Veterans are asked to line up for the ceremony by 7 p.m.
Veterans Night is part of a playoff doubleheader in Ely that starts with a 5:15 p.m. contest between Two Harbors and Deer River on what promises to be a festive night at the field.
Ely's Little League All-Stars, both the 9-and-10-year-old team and the 11-and-12-year-olds, will be recognized and introduced during Ely's game and concession stand specials are in the works the entire night - including $1 hot dogs and $2 Sloppy Joes.
After Tuesday's twinbill, the tournament resumes Friday with seven more games - five in Ely and two more in Soudan.
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