Runners take off at the start of the PowerBar Mayor’s Trophy 5K Run on Memorial Day in Rahway. The winners of the race were G. G. John of East Orange and Almlemtseh Misganaw of Ethiopia. (Photo courtesy of the Rahway Recreation Department)
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Rahway Races
Posted in New Jersey, Rahway, Union County, sports on June 3, 2009 | Comments Off
Woodbridge To Host 2009 New Jersey Senior Olympics
Posted in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Woodbridge, sports on May 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
WOODBRIDGE– Flanked by Senior Olympians and Olympic volunteers, Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac and the New Jersey Senior Olympic Committee announced that the township will again host the New Jersey Senior Olympics on Sept. 11, 12 and 13.
In announcing details of the upcoming New Jersey Senior Olympic games from the Woodbridge Community Center and YMCA [...]
Walk-Off Win
Posted in New Jersey, sports, tagged Trenton Thunder on May 11, 2009 | Comments Off
Walk-Off Win – Trenton Thunder players celebrate their 4-3 victory over the Binghamton Mets on Mother’s Day. Catcher Jose Gil (38) hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to break the 3-3 tie. The Thunder players wore special pink jerseys that were auctioned off during the game. The proceeds benefited [...]
Clark Men’s Softball League Standings
Posted in Clark, New Jersey, Union County, sports on May 11, 2009 | Comments Off
(as of 5/10/09)
1. Clark Circle Liquors (4-0)
2. East Coast Conditioning (2-0)
3. Breeze Eastern (1-0)
4. Chili’s(3-1)
5. Arena Sports Connexion (2-1)
6. Wealth Management Group (2-1)
7. Prince & Portnoi Attorney’s at Law (1-1)
8. Jabs Personal Stitch (1-3)
9. The Crossroads Restaurant (0-1)
10. Wray’s Diggers (0-2)
11. Senorita’s Mexican Grill (0-3)
12. The Kilkenny House (0-3)
Check www.leaguelineup.com/cmsl for more info. on the [...]
Clark Men’s Softball League Standings
Posted in Clark, New Jersey, Union County, sports on May 8, 2009 | Comments Off
(as of 5/3/09)
1. Clark Circle Liquors (3-0)
2. Arena Sports Connexion (2-0)
3. East Coast Conditioning (2-0)
4. Breeze Eastern (1-0-1)
5. Prince & Portnoi Attorney’s at Law (1-0)
6. Chili’s (2-1)
7. Wealth Management Group (1-1)
8. The Crossroads Restaurant (0-0)
9. Jabs Personal Stitch (1-3)
10. Wray’s Diggers (0-2)
11. The Kilkenny House (0-3-1)
12. Senorita’s Mexican Grill (0-3)
For more information on the CMSL, [...]
Pomp & Pageantry
Posted in New Jersey, sports on May 4, 2009 | Comments Off
Pomp & Pageantry—Newark Bears announcer Spencer Ross (left), General Colin Powell (center) and Newark Bears President/CEO Jim Wankmiller stand in awe of Patti LaBelle’s extraordinary talent as she sings the national anthem on the opening day of the Newark Bears 12th season on Friday, May 1. The former U.S. Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, [...]
Linden Resident Inducted Into NJSCA Hall Of Fame
Posted in Linden, New Jersey, Union County, sports on April 30, 2009 | Comments Off
LINDEN—Pingry boys’ varsity swimming head coach Bill Reichle, a resident of Linden, has been inducted into the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association’s (NJSCA) Hall of Fame. He was one of 38 inductees on March 29, out of almost 8,000 head varsity coaches in the state.
He has been coaching swimming for more than 40 years. For [...]
Linden Business Sponsors Boxing Tournament
Posted in New Jersey, Union County, sports on April 29, 2009 | Comments Off
Linden Business Sponsors Boxing Tournament—Conoco Phillips Bayway Refinery has agreed to be the main corporate sponsor of the New Jersey State Finals of the Diamond Glove Boxing Tournament. Tournament finals will be held at Linden High School on Friday, Nov. 13. Presenting a check on behalf of Conoco Phillips is J. Michael Kenney, Bayway Refinery [...]
Rahway PAL Basketball Champs
Posted in New Jersey, Rahway, Union County, sports on April 27, 2009 | Comments Off
Rahway PAL’s 2009 basketball season came to a close on March 21. The teams pictured bewlow emerged as champions in each of their respective divisions.
The third and fourth grade champs: Coach Lawrence Van Diver, Garrison Armand, Taylor Burkett, Samirah Henderson, Joshua Price, Damian Rodriguez, Mario Rodriguez, Kamaje Tennet, Skyler VanDiver and Jordan West.
Powerbar Mayor’s Race Applications Available
Posted in New Jersey, Rahway, Union County, sports on April 24, 2009 | Comments Off
RAHWAY—The ninth annual PowerBar-sponsored Mayor’s Trophy 5K Run, One Mile Fun Run and Health Walk and 100 Yards Pee Wee Run will be held in downtown Rahway on Memorial Day, rain or shine.
The first event at 9 a.m. will be the One Mile Run/Walk followed by the 100 yards Pee Wee Run (for ages 6 [...]
Track Stars Earn Scholarship
Posted in New Jersey, Rahway, Union County, sports, tagged Rahway High School on April 21, 2009 | Comments Off
Track Stars Earn Scholarships—Rahway High School senior track stars Pierre Darisme and Ricky Draughn earned full athletic scholarships to attend college. Darisme will go to Southwest Mississippi College, while Draughn will attend Neosho College in Kansas. Pictured above are Ricky Draughn and Pierre Darsime (seated) with teammates Russell Jenkins and Chris Brown (standing). (Photo courtesy [...]
Linden Athletic Hall Of Fame Enshrines Third Class
Posted in Linden, New Jersey, Union County, sports, tagged Linden Athletic Hall of Fame on April 15, 2009 | Comments Off
LINDEN—The third class of the Linden Athletic Hall of Fame will be enshrined at an induction dinner at Amicis III Ristorante, 1700 W. Elizabeth Avenue, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. To purchase tickets, call Santa Goleme at (908) 486-8250 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Ticket cost $60 per person.
The [...]
Middlesex Softball Team Sweeps Doubleheader
Posted in Colonia, Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, sports, tagged Chelsea Finn, Colonia, Middlesex County College, softball on April 10, 2009 | Comments Off
Middlesex Softball Team Sweeps Doubleheader—Chelsea Finn of Colonia in action against Lehigh Carbon Community College on April 5. The Middlesex County College Colts swept the doubleheader 13-0 and 8-0. (Photo courtesy of Middlesex County College)
Clark Youth Boys Lacrosse Set For Another Great Season
Posted in Clark, New Jersey, Union County, sports, tagged Clark Youth Lacrosse, Jason Pressman, lacrosse on April 8, 2009 | Comments Off
CLARK—Clark Youth Lacrosse, now in existence for over six years, is set for another successful season. It remains open for any boys in kindergarten through sixth grade who are interested in late registration.
Lacrosse is a fast action game similar to hockey, but played on a soccer-sized field. It is the fastest-growing sport in the [...]
Local Teams Offer Affordable Entertainment For Baseball Fans
Posted in New Jersey, sports, tagged baseball, Lakewood Blue Claws, minor league baseball, Newark Bears, Somerset Patriots, Trenton Thunder on April 8, 2009 | Comments Off
STATE – The Yankees and Mets both opened their new ballparks last week with positive reviews. But if big league ticket prices are a bit too much this year, there are more affordable alternatives closer to home.
The Newark Bears and Somerset Patriots both offer family-friendly baseball entertainment for about $10. A bit further away, the [...]
