Thursday, May 17, 2012
Community-focused Bears start season Thursday night against Worcester Tornadoes
The Newark Bears had one final tune-up Wednesday afternoon before Opening Day and the start of their 15th season. The opponent however wasn't another team of professionals or a future opponent in the CanAm League the Bears participate in. Instead, it was the baseball team of Newark Tech High School. While it was merely an exhibition, the event was just the latest example of how the Bears are not just trying to be a winning team on the field but a part of the Newark community. "I think it's very important," said new Bears manager Ken Oberkfell about having that relationship with the city. "You want to meet as many people, as many organizations, as many businesses as you can. It promotes the team, it gets people into the ballpark. We're here…
The camp will be held in July at Montclair State University.
The award-winning Sports Broadcasting Camps will return for its 8th year in Northern New Jersey. The camp will be held the week of July 9-13, 2012 at Montclair State University. The camp is for boys and girls between the ages of 10-18. At the camp, kids will have an opportunity to make sports anchor tapes on camera, host their own sports talk radio shows, be videotaped hosting their own “Pardon The Interruption” style show, as well as make play-by-play tapes into recording devices at a Jersey Jackals game, as well as serve as sideline reporters and studio hosts in our homemade studios. Campers will also get a chance to meet local sports broadcasting celebrities. Past guests at the Sports Broadcasting Camp include icon Kenny Albert of Fox…
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
You don't even have to be a golfer to participate.
Plans are underway for the annual golf outing and dinner to benefit the Montclair High School football program. The event, organized by alumni and sponsored by the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence, will be held June 25 at the Forest Hill Field Club in Bloomfield. The event chairperson, Ray Carnevale, a member of the Class of 1965, said that last year’s golf outing raised $31,000 and served as a mini-reunion for Montclair High School alumni. “We had 114 golfers and 180 people for dinner,” Carnevale said. “It was a day of laughs, storytelling and ‘great to see you!’” Carnevale continued, “this is one outing at which you do not have to be a golfer. It is an outing just to have fun and reminisce” and, of course, support the …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Firefighter was a member of the SHU sprint medley relay team.
The Seton Hall University track & field program received an incredible honor when its 1986 Penn Relay sprint medley relay championship team was inducted into the Penn Relay Wall of Fame on Friday, April 27, at a banquet held at the Palestra in Philadelphia. The SHU sprint medley relay team of Andrew Valmon, David Jones, Baron Chambliss and Akanni Gbadamosi edged by a talented team from the University of Texas to take first place in the sprint medley relay at the 1986 meet, setting a meet record of 3:13.56 that lasted for eight years. Members of the Penn Relay Wall of Fame are permanently enshrined on plaques on the Eastern Wall of the historic Franklin Field where the meet is held. Valmon, who was inducted into the Seton Hall University …
Monday, May 14, 2012
The team's last appearance in the finals was in 1969.
Play ball! And, boy, did they ever! On Sunday, the Montclair High School baseball team beat Millburn to fight its way to the finals of the Greater Newark Tournament for the first time since 1969. The Mounties will face Nutley—which upset Seton Hall on Sunday in a 9-1 game—on Sunday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in Newark. Under coach Ron Gavazzi, the Mounties baseball team has been vying for a spot at the finals for the last seven years. But, during 42 seasons, the team has never quite made it. Finally, under bright sunny skies, the team got it right on Sunday. Montclair enjoyed a 4-2 win over Millburn at Verona's Doc Goeltz Field. According to The Montclair Times, Montclair won four GNT titles—in 1942, …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Can-Am League team takes on Rockland Boulders in only exhibition league game open to the public.
Looking for something that’s fun for the whole family to do together tonight that won’t cost a lot of money? Head over to Jackals Stadium on the campus of Montclair State University and see the Can-Am league team take on their rivals, the Rockland Boulders. Admission is free and first pitch is 7:05 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. This will be the only public exhibition game the team plays. So, it’s your last chance to see Jackal baseball before the start of the regular season. The stadium is located at 1 Hall Dr. in Little Falls. For more information, click here or call (973) 746-7434.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A look at this weekend's schedule for the 35th annual Essex County Softball Tournament.
The 35th annual Essex County Softball Tournament continues this weekend with the quarterfinal round. Last week, Newark Academy, ranked 15th in the tournament seeding, upset #2 Nutley, sending the defending champions home following a 6-4 loss. Other results last week included: #9 West Orange defeated #8 Bloomfield 8-0 #7 Caldwell defeated #10 Verona 4-2 #6 Montclair defeated #11 Belleville 4-0 #5 Cedar Grove defeated #12 Montclair Kimberley 10-4 #4 West Essex defeated #13 Glen Ridge 3-0 # 3 Mount St. Dominic defeated #14 Columbia High School 8-0 #1 Livingston defeated #16 Newark East Side 13-0 The winners of the first round games will head to the quarterfinals on May 12. The scheduled matchups for that round include: The winners of the …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
About 13,000 racers participate in 2012 race.
The many changes to the 2012 New Jersey Marathon including a new starting location and time, did not stop a huge number of runners and spectators from flocking to Oceanport and Long Branch on Sunday. About 13,000 participants enjoyed a perfect day and raced through the streets of several local towns as they raced to a finish on the Promenade in Long Branch. The race's new starting location of Monmouth Park eased parking and some traffic concerns for participants, and a shuttle service to and from the race track helped tired runners and spectators reach their destinations. Jason Page, of Durham, N.C., won the full marathon with a lightning fast time of 2:33:13. He finished first in a group of 2,304 runners. The half marathon, which …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Mint juleps, country ham and Louisville culinary specialties as Derby Pie and Benedictine cucumber sandwiches are best bets to serve to make a winning Derby Day throw-down.
The race is on at Churchill Downs, more than for the thoroughbreds and jockeys riding in this year’s 138th Kentucky Derby, here is a look at some of the traditions. Churchill Downs’ chefs are racing to finish last minute preparations to serve the 160,000 hungry fans expected during Derby Day. Overseeing this year’s food service is Churchill Down’s Executive Chef Jo-Jo Doyle who designs the menus served throughout the track. Menus vary depending on where you are. About 9,000 people will eat in the premium dining areas including Millionaires Row where you can bet Churchill Downs famous Barbecue Shrimp and Cheddar Grits will be serve. Nachos and pulled pork sandwiches are Infield favorites. Other Derby culinary specialties defining race day…
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The three candidates respond to a questionnaire sent out by local sports team leaders
A group of youth sports leaders in Montclair issued a questionnaire to the mayoral candidates related to youth sports and recreation. Montclair Patch published this recently, but we're re-publishing it now to include answers from mayoral candidate Harvey Susswein. All answers from all three candidates are below. The questions were as follows. 1) In your opinion what role(s) do community youth sports organizations play in enhancing quality of life in Montclair and what will you do as Mayor to support them? 2) If you were sitting on the School Board of Estimate, would you approve a Board of Education budget with funding for the recently proposed Montclair High School Facilities Master Plan? 3) What are your short-term and long-term…
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