A look back: Denne, Valles propeled Blackhawks over Bruins in second week of the season

Cruising through their 2015 JCC of Bayonne Junior Division Floor Hockey schedule thus far, the (4-0) Blackhawks only real test came during week two when they narrowly escaped with a 5-4 victory against the now (0-4) Bruins. Meeting for the third time this season, the Blackhawks never let the Bruins gain a footing. With Toni …

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FOUL TIP / FOUL BALL QUESTION: In high school, baseball and softball, a batter swings and contacts the pitch which immediately deflects off the catcherโ€™s mask and is caught by the catcher. Is this a foul ball or foul tip? ANSWER: Dead ball. (BB- batted ball goes directly to catcherโ€™s mask without first contacting catcherโ€™s …

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PITCHING. QUESTION: In high school baseball, runner on second base takes a lead as pitcher comes to a stop in the set position. Runner breaks for third base and pitcher then throws to third without stepping off pitching rubber. Runner is thrown out at third. Offensive coach claims balk due to throwing to unoccupied base. …

Registration open for Hudson Countyโ€™s various summer sports programs at the parks

Hudson County parks are ready for their summer sports programs with tennis at Lincoln Park running from July 6 โ€“ August 14 on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. โ€“ 12 p.m. for children ages 5-15 and with weather permitting conditions. The boysโ€™ and girlsโ€™ Basketball Camp at Communipaw Avenue basketball courts program will run …