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The regular season of the St. Francis Summer Classic is coming to a close and the playoffs are getting underway. In Women's Open A basketball action, Erin White returned the favor on the Hot Mommas after losing the season finale to them on a buzzer beater. They will face Bayview in the championship on Monday at 8:15 after Bayview rallied to knock of The Inn. More ... The summer madness has already begun but the action at the Love, Peace and Unity Tournament at Inwood Terrace Park continues to heat up. The successful pro-am playground basketball tournament continues tonight at 6 p.m. More ... Congratulations to coaches Chris Simos & Pete Yanello for leading the American Cleaning Enterprises to a first place finish in the Rockaway Little League Minor Girls Softball League. Pictured from left to right bottom: Shannon, Steph, Emma M. Haley, Mariah and Carmen. Top left to right: Kayla, Erica, Emma K., Kim, Renee, Serena, Celeste and Cassie (Eliana-not pictured). More ... The Sixth Annual Graybeards Family Run tips off tonight, Friday July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 128 Street. The Family Run is one of the highlight events of the summer in Rockaway. Over 500 runners participated last year with hundreds more joining in the post-race festivities. A similar or greater turnout is expected this year. St. More ... Terrible is the word that comes to mind in describing this years blue claw crab population in Jamaica bay. Friends of mine who crab with either pots or scoop nets echo the same. Hopefully with the heat wave and upcoming August moon we may see some salvation to this years crab fishery. More ... An American went to Scotland and played golf with a newly acquainted Scottish golfer. After a bad tee shot, he played a "Mulligan" which was an extremely good one. He then asked the Scot, "What do you call a Mulligan in Scotland?" The Scot said, "We call it hitting three. More ... The Police Athletic League (PAL) launched its 2008 Summer Program in Queens on Monday, July 7 through Friday, August 22. New York City youngsters play traditional sidewalk games, develop their creativity through the arts, and learn from a wide range of educational, recreational and cultural arts specialists. More ... Fontbonne Hall Academy recently held its Eighth Annual Golf and Pool Outing at the Richmond County Country Club. Everyone enjoyed a sunny and beautiful day, superior prizes, delicious food and good company. Alumni, faculty, family and friends of Fontbonne Hall came out to support the event. Several members of the Rockaway community had a very good day at the outing. More ... Rain fell all over the tri-state area and Hurricane Dolly wreaked havoc on the East Coast, but the Rockaway Beach Volleyball League once again enjoyed balmy weather at Riis Park and a lovely evening afterward. Pier 92 was another of our outdoor hosts after the games, with their outdoor deck, DJ under the big top tent and good food. More ... |
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