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Rengel Learns The Game Under Wilson
By Everett Fell
     Brooklyn Cyclones’ starting pitcher, Orlando Rengel has learned a hard truth about pitching at the Class A level: the future is more important than the present. The 22 year-old righty from Venezuela threw six shutout-innings last Thursday against the Staten Island Yankess at KeySpan Park. 
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Scaccia Siblings Medal At Karate Nationals
     John and Samantha Scaccia competed in the AAU National Karate Championships. The event was held in Lakeland, Florida from June 29 to July 1. John earned two bronze medals with one in Kobudo (weapons) and one in Kumite (fighting). Samantha earned a silver medal in Kumite. The Scaccia’s train at World
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Kirk Returns To Lacrosse From Injured List
     After several months of recovery from a skiing accident, Seamus Kirk a Scholars Academy 6th Grader returned to the Lacrosse field to play defense for Hicksville 5/6 Division. Now in his third year of playing Lacrosse has joined the Long Island Lacrosse League, playing in the Summer Tournament for Na
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NHL Returns But Why Should The Fans Cheer?
By Joe McDonald Sports Columnist
     And on day 301, the NHL lockout was settled. Now the hard work begins.
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Locals Need To Win Fast To Stay In Race
By Michael Avallone Sports Columnist
     It’s time to get back to reality. Both the Mets and Yankees open the second-half of their seasons with crucial series. The Bombers – who trail the Boston Red Sox by 2 ½ games in the AL East – visit Fenway for a four-game set. As for the Mets, they may be in last in the NL East – eight games behind t
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Teel’s College Dreams Soar At ABCD
By Elio Velez
     The Reebok ABCD High School Basketball Camp at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey is one of the most prestigious high school showcases in the country. Fans can mingle with coaches such as St. John’s Norm Roberts and college scouts (NBA scouts were also present and if you think the
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BCHS Junior Tennis League
      T he New York Junior Tennis League will host a summer tennis program for children at Beach Channel High School from July 5 to August 26, Mondays through Friday, from 3-6 p.m.
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Darius Gabriel Looks For A New School And New Home
By Elio Velez
     There are different purposes for the 200 players that are invited to attend the Reebok ABCD Camp at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Greg Oden and O.J. Mayo were two stars that didn’t need to do much to increase their status as the two of the top five players in the country.
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Volleyball Cement Shoes Reaches New Heights
By Mary Whelan and Joe McGivney WEEK 7:
     Dickie “Cement Shoes” Flanagan sparked It’s “Always” Good to a 5-0 victory over former first division champion, Connolly’s. His elevation and key block were the talk of the town after the game. In fact, at the party he was seen demonstrating his move by blocking the overhead floodlights. (That’s go
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Harbor Light Wins RLL Minors Division Title
     Completing a wonderful season, the Harbor Light team (Boys 9 and 10 year old) defeated the Rockaway Animal Hospital team in the Rockaway Little League Boy’s Minor Championship Game. Jack Hurley, Charlie Marquardt and Jimmy Wolfer led a three men pitching rotation through the playoffs, which proved t
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Catch Rockaway Fisheads At Work And At Play
     The Rockaway Fisheads Rugby clubs are fresh off a championship sweep in the Rockaway 7’s and are in a celebratory mood. On July 23 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the famous Rugby Clubhouse (114 Street and Rockaway Beach Blvd), we will open our doors for a day of Irish music, dancing, food and games.
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RSA NYC vs. Las Vegas 2005 Friendship Games
By Elio Velez
     On July 1, 2005 Greg Carter, president of the Rockaway Sports Association, initiated the first annual NYC vs. Las Vegas Friendship Games ten day trip.
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