Category: Tri-Town Sports
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Brick’s Rogers the winner at
WTS Fan Appreciation Day WALL TOWNSHIP — It may not have been the biggest victory of his career, but Marc Rogers’ win in the Modified 25-lapper during Saturday’s Fan Appreciation Day activities at Wall Township Speedway was probably his most well attended. One of the biggest crowds in recent memory was on hand. Although there…
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Horton halts, Pauch hops to NES Easter Eve opener
Horton halts, Pauch hops to NES Easter Eve opener CHRIS KELLY staff Competitors in the Rookie Sportsman class take the turn during New Egypt Speedway’s season-opening race Saturday. NEW EGYPT — Sometimes fate has other plans for you. Storied Modified star Jimmy Horton, a newcomer at New Egypt Speedway this year, found that out in…
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Lakewood BlueClaws are ready to play ball
Home opener set for Monday FARRAH MAFFAI staff Infielder Omar Bramasco is among the players returning to the Lakewood BlueClaws this season as they open play today in Kannapolis, N.C. The Lakewood BlueClaws took the field for the first time in 2004 at FirstEnergy Park Monday, working out for approximately 450 fans who turned out…
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Jaguars’ offense looks strong in early going
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson High School baseball team flexed its muscle last Thursday to post an 8-6 win over visiting Toms River North in a Shore Conference Class A south matchup. The Jaguars used three home runs to win the season opener for both teams. Jackson…
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Goetz boys hoops team enjoys its finest season
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer ASBURY PARK — The Goetz Middle School boys basketball team set a number of lofty goals for the 2003-04 season. In addition to capturing their division, team members wanted to set a new mark for most wins in a single season and win an outside tournament.…
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Sports Shorts
Sports Shorts The Ninth Annual Georgian Court University Golf Classic will be held April 26 at the Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle. The event features a barbecue lunch, a round of golf, a golf memorabilia silent auction and an elegant buffet dinner. All proceeds will benefit the students of Georgian Court University. The entry…
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Reid takes over talented group on Jackson team
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — With an experienced nucleus of returning players anchoring the 2004 edition of the Jackson High School golf team, first-year coach Don Reid is confident the Jags can challenge the top teams in A South. Reid, who has been coaching golf since 1976, takes over…
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Jackson, Howell girls off to fast starts once again
JACKSON — Following an indoor season where the Jackson High School girls’ track team ran away from the competition, the Lady Jaguars continued their dominance with a 81-58.5 victory over Toms River North last Friday in the outdoor season-opener for both teams. Jackson captured first place in 11 events to easily outdistance the Lady Mariners…
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Soggy conditions wash out New Egypt opener
Following a day and night of steady rain, and greeted by overcast skies and an unpredictable weather forecast, New Egypt Speedway management made the decision to pull the plug on Saturday night’s scheduled season opener before noon. "We’re all eager to go racing and we usually don’t throw in the towel this early," said speedway…
