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Small-engine maker Briggs & Stratton is sponsoring the second annual Diamonds in the Rough program, encouraging children aged 7 to 12 in 15 markets to write a short essay explaining why their youth baseball field should receive the grand prize of $20,000 toward refurbishing. Winners in 14 markets will earn a baseball prize package, including tickets to a Major League Baseball game and $5,000 toward fixing up their fields. The $20,000 winner also gets a baseball clinic from Major League Baseball Hall of Famers, Lou Brock and Carlton Fisk. Players, ages 7 to 12, should submit an essay (150 words or less) answering the following questions:

1. Why should your ballpark be chosen as a Briggs & Stratton Diamonds in the Rough?
2. What specific improvements does your ballpark need?
3. How has the park positively impacted your life?

All entries must be postmarked by April 30, 2005. Click on the link below to download and entry form.