City mediates sports dispute

Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that the City of Bayonne is mediating a scheduling dispute that has developed between Bayonne Little League and Cal Ripken Baseball. In an effort to seek a resolution to the scheduling issue, Municipal Services Director Jason O’Donnell called a meeting for Friday afternoon, March 5, in the mayor’s conference room. …

PAL forming volleyball leagues

The Bayonne PAL is forming two volleyball leagues, one for boys and one for girls, for the spring 2010. All sixth, seventh and eighth graders are welcome to join. The fee for participation is $75 per child. For more information, contact the Bayonne PAL at (201) 858-6965, ext. 11.

Team Wright Wins second International Martial Arts World Freedom Game Titles

Despite the fierce international levels of competition, Team Wright remains on top of their game and just won their second world class martial arts title (with the event held at Trelawney, Jamaica) since 2005. Dr. Thomas, head coach of the U.S.A. team, stated, “Team Wright continues to achieve success by winning point karate sparring, Ju-Jutsu, …

Donate slightly used baseball equipment and earn a chance to win N.J. Devils’ tickets

Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken Baseball of Bayonne announced that their parent organization has partnered with an organization called Pitch in for Baseball, which is collecting new or slightly used baseball equipment, jerseys, and pants to help poor kids at home and abroad to enjoy baseball. Instead of throwing away baseball-related items, the league is …