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Sorrentino Little League Host Title Weekend
     The Sorrentino Recreational Center in conjunction with Health Plus/Police Athletic League/ City of New York will present the 2006 Parks and Recreation Queens Little League Baseball Championships this Saturday at O' Donohue Park.
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RBVL Playoffs Set For Saturday At Riis Park
By Rocky and Joe McGivney
     Tomorrow, the Rockaway Beach Volleyball troops will battle for the last time this summer on the sands of Riis Park. The playoffs will begin at 10:30 AM sharp and will continue until 6 champions are crowned in 6 divisions later in the afternoon. Nets will be available to set up at 9:45 AM. If you li
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QB or Not To QB: Jets Ponder Ramsay Dilemma
By Brian Bohl
     HEMPSTEAD, NY- The official training camp roster has 88 names listed, but for Jets fans, there's currently only four that matter.
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Good Vibrations For Cyclones All-Stars
By Elio Velez
     As Dustin Martin arrived at the plate as one of six Brooklyn Cyclones all-stars to appear in the second annual New York Penn League All-Star game, the crowd at Cal Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Maryland was a buzzing.
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Rockaway Beach Volleyball Coronate Six Championship Teams
By Joe McGivney
     The Rockaway Beach Volleyball League concluded its 17th season on Saturday with an entire day of playoffs, crowning six different division champions by day's end. The mood was festive but bittersweet as the RBVL ended the 2006 season and the joy of another terrific year was offset by the sadness tha
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Sorrentino Scores In Playoffs
Health Plus Little League Kids Shine At Shea Stadium
     The Sorrentino Recreation Center hosted last Saturday the Health Plus/ PAL/ Parks and Recreation Queens Little League Championship. The title and consolation playoff games were held at O' Donohue Park at Beach 17 Street.
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Jets Machine Doesn't Take Suggs As Trade Fails To Land RB
By Brian Bohl
     HEMPSTEAD, NY- Don't sell that Derrick Strait jersey just yet.
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Jazzy Sports Tournament Heats Up
     If you're looking for some playground basketball action, the Jazzy Sports 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Inwood Park is the place to be. The tournament got underway on August 5 and features two divisions; the Al Perry All Stars Unlimited Division for players ages 18 and over and Jazzy Rocker Sports
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A Second Life At Plate Pays Dividends for Valentin
By Joe McDonald Sports Columnist
     FLUSHING, NY - It was a learning experience for Jose Valentin. After years of being a starter for the Brewers and White Sox, the veteran infielder found himself in the role of bench player for the Mets when this season started.
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Breezy Point Par Tee Golf News
By Peg Ansbro
     LAWS OF GOLF # 5: No matter what causes a golfer to muff a shot, all his playing partners must solemnly chant, "You looked up," or invoke the wrath of the universe. Low gross honors were shared last week by Joan McNally and Peg Ansbro. Both had 60. Low net was scored by Dotty Dunne with a 46.
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Aura Of The Chicken Lifts Brooklyn Cyclones
By Elio Velez
     New players can arrive or depart from the Brooklyn Cyclones at any time. So goes the business of baseball but a new member of the team have been placed on official program scorecard and will be a perment fixture for the rest of the season.
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MLS Soccer Stars Highlight Action Expo At Beach Channel
By Elio Velez
     The Action Center for Education and Community Development will bring local and international soccer stars to Beach Channel High School on Sunday, August 20 starting at 12 p.m.
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With Mighty Bat,Piazza Remains A Hero of Flushing
By Joe McDonald Sports Columnist
     FLUSHING, NY Pedro Martinez felt what his former battery-mate went though on Tuesday almost two months ago. The excitement of returning to his former home was as a hero but only gave an meek performance to the crowd.
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Rockaway Beach Volleyball League Crowns Champions At Riis Park
     The Rockaway Beach Volleyball League concluded it's most successful campaign in its 17 year history as six teams hoisted their title trophies on a beautiful Saturday afternoon
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