The APA is generally recognized as the
Governing Body of Amateur Pool, having established the official rules,
championships, formats and handicap systems for the sport of amateur
billiards. S.5 billion
in fiscal 2004. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the
USA has sales of $16.

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"The National Team
Championships feature some of the top amateur pool teams from throughout North
America.

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Product Distribution channels will include on-line retailers such as
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"We try to make our event an amazing experience for our players and
spectators," said APA President Renee Poehlman. Over 250 ,000 members compete in
weekly 8-Ball and 9-Ball league play. 5640.

Founded more than 150 years ago, the company is a
leader in the areas of Medical, Power, Automation and Control,
Transportation , Information and Communications, Lighting, Building
Technologies, Water Technologies and Services and Home Appliances.

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The agreement includes product lines for current and vintage ballparks along
with jewel events such as the World Series(R) and MLB(TM) All-Star Game(R).
Siemens also announced that it will be a major sponsor of ESPN's
men's college basketball during the regular season and national
tournament. employees that Siemens is
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BOSTON, Sky Box Sport Scenes, Inc.

About Sky Box Sport Scenes, Inc., In a scene straight out of
the movie, "The Color of Money," hundreds of pool tables will line the Riviera
Casino this week when the American Poolplayers Association (APA) hosts its
25th Annual Championship.
The APA, based in Lake Saint Louis, Mo.

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NEW YORK----Siemens Corporation
today announced that it acquired naming rights for the National
Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) trophy awarded to the
national men's college basketball champion.S.S.

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The initial product roll-out offering includes: Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium,
Wrigley Field, Shea Stadium and US Cellular Field.newscom.

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Sky Box Sport Scenes Announces Licensing Agreement with MLB

announced that
it has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Major League
Baseball Properties to develop, manufacture, market and distribute high
resolution, wall-sized photomurals of Major League Baseball(TM) ballparks. Over 10,000 Players to Compete for $750,000

LAKE SAINT LOUIS, Mo.newscom.S. Siemens' sponsorship also will include
print advertisements in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and within
the official NCAA game programs distributed at all national tournament
locations. With its global headquarters in
Munich, Siemens AG and its subsidiaries employ 430,000 people in 192
countries.

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Siemens AG (NYSE:SI) is one of the largest global electronics and
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"We are proud to welcome Siemens to the NABC family of corporate
partners," said Jim Haney, executive director of the NABC.

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By combining the latest digital imaging technology with the highest quality
materials available in the wallpaper industry, our sharp, vibrant products
remind baseball fans of all ages what a great experience our national pastime
is," says Robin Wilson, President of Sky Box Sport Scenes, Inc.
The winner of the Open Division of the 8-Ball Championship will take home
$25,000 1st Place prize money. For more information on Siemens in the United States:
www.

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is a Massachusetts-based, woman-owned
corporation founded in 2003. The concept for Sky Box Sport Scenes was founded
by Robin's 7-year old son when he asked for a wall-sized picture of his
favorite baseball stadium for his sports room. This year, we'll have more than 10,000 people in Las Vegas for the
tournaments , which speaks volumes for how popular the sport has become."
The championship will feature over 1,000 teams, all consisting of five to
eight players that qualified after winning their local division and then
placing in the Local Team Championships throughout the United States and
Canada.
"Siemens' sponsorship of college basketball, one of the most
compelling sports seasons of the year , is a key step in building the
Siemens brand in the U. market.

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com, the official Web site of Major League Baseball, MLB team stores,
national home center stores, national paint and wallpaper stores , multi-chain
furniture stores, and specialty team + souvenir merchandise stores. Major League Baseball Properties is responsible for managing
consumer licensing activities, developing national advertising campaigns,
cultivating sponsorship opportunities with major consumer brands and
corporations, growing the game and the business of baseball outside the United
States and creating national marketing programs in conjunction with Clubs,
broadcast rights holders and national sponsors. MLBP also operates a full-
service video and audio production unit (Major League Baseball Productions), a
publishing division and stock photo licensing agency, and manages logistics
for the All-Star Game and World Series as well as all other special events. The company will augment its advertising with customer
events and internal marketing programs.usa.

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About Major League Baseball Properties:
The Major League Baseball Clubs formed Major League Baseball Properties
(MLBP) in 1966 as the Club's agent for marketing and trademark licensing and
protection.
For more information about Major League Baseball, log on to
http://www. The 1st Place team in the 9-Ball Championship
will receive $15 ,000, and the 1st Place Team in the Ladies Division of the
8-Ball Team Championship will collect $10,000.
For more information about the APA Championship, visit the official APA
Web site at http://www. The company will also be an advertising sponsor during the
women's national tournament .siemens.

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"Through
innovative solutions for business and industry, Siemens is improving
the lives of Americans in so many ways.6 billion and employs 70,000 people throughout
all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

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The event will feature three national championship events, which include
the AmberBock 8-Ball Open and 8-Ball Ladies Championships, and the APA 9-Ball
Championship.
The APA produces three major tournaments each year -- the APA National
Team Championships, the APA National Singles Championships and the U.S.

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Siemens Sponsors Trophy Awarded to National Men's College Basketball Champion

," said Jack Bergen, senior vice president of
Corporate Affairs and Marketing for Siemens.

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Amateur Championship - - that, together, pay out more than $1 million in cash
and prizes annually!
The APA and its championships are sponsored by Michelob AmberBock, Valley
Pool Tables, Valley Teflon Ultra Cloth by Championship, Aramith Billiard Balls
and Cuetec Cues. "In recognizing the
national basketball champion, the 'Siemens Trophy' is a tangible sign
to our customers and our 70,000 U.

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amateur pool league, known as the APA Pool League throughout the United States
and as the Canadian Pool League in Canada. This program is an ideal way
for Siemens to reach their ultimate customers and build a relationship
with those who benefit from their technologies every day.
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"We're very excited to have the opportunity to work with Major League
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Players from across the United States and Canada
will compete for $750,000 in prize money Aug.

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Sky Box Sport Scenes, Inc. The prestigious Waterford
Crystal "Siemens Trophy" will be displayed throughout the country at
some of the biggest games of the 2004-2005 season and will be
presented to the top ranked team in the ESPN/USA Today/Coaches poll
during a press conference Tuesday morning, April 5 following the
Monday night championship game. Eleven of Siemens' worldwide businesses
are based in the United States.

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In addition to in-game commercials for college basketball, Siemens
ads will appear during ESPN SportsCenter, College GameDay and Cold
Pizza broadcasts, as well as during select National Basketball
Association (NBA) games on ABC.