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Menendez, Collins lead resolution congratulating Women’s World Cup champions

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a Senate Resolution congratulating the United States Women’s National Team on their victory in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. “As a proud senator from New Jersey, home to four extraordinary members of the World Cup championship team – Carli Lloyd, Christie Rampone, Tobin Heath …

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Ask the Ump!

BASERUNNING PLAYS QUESTION: In high school, baseball and softball, runner on first base; batter lofts a fair fly ball to left field which is caught by outfielder. Runner advanced past second without properly tagging up. In retreating back to first base, is runner required to retouch second? Is runner automatically called out if he/ she …

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Track scholars

TRACK SCHOLARS – The Blue Devils had another spectacular season and state competition as they won the Jersey City title for the 98th time, the South Hudson championship, and their 49th Hudson County title, in a team that included several students from All Saints Catholic Academy. Pictured from left are coach Mariel Teschlog, Jianna Bustamante, …

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Running nationals

RUNNING NATIONALS – Brenna Nadrowski and the Blue Devils made their annual trip to the outdoor track & field nationals in Greensboro, NC. The team ran the Sprint Medley in 4:27. Nadrowski, who battled back from ankle surgery in March, has previously competed as a high jumper and hurdler and is headed into her senior …

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Golden sneaker

GOLDEN SNEAKER – Sr. Rita Fritzen, principal of All Saints Catholic Academy, congratulates Tyler Macanka, a seventh grade student for receiving the Golden Sneaker Award from the JDRF for outstanding fundraising for the third year in a row. Macanka travels up to Saco, ME every September to participate in the JDRF walk, formerly known as …

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ASK THE UMP!

INFIELD FLY RULE QUESTION: In high school, baseball and softball, runners on first and third, one out; batter lifts a fair fly ball which can be caught with reasonable effort by the shortstop in the infield area. Is this considered an infield fly rule play? ANSWER: No, there must be two consecutive force out situations …

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