THE SOUTH AMBOY ** **SAV7?E VILLETIM Date: Nov. 15, 1991 Vol. 1 Issue 2
Champ Republicans win Dems elected in big in Sayreville South Amboy The Republican Party swept to victory over The only contested seat was for councilman the Dems in the November 4th election. in the second ward, and was won by Demo- Mayor John B. McCormack soundly de- crat John J. Kelly with 269 votes, indepen- feated his challenger. Councilman Alan dent Peter J. Ewtushek finished with 179 W.Haag. 5.742 votes to 3,761. His running votes and was followed by Republican Mi- mates. Ken Olchaskey and John Pascucci chael Makransky with 164 votes. polled 5,363 and 5,154 votes respectively to Russell Stillwagon ran unopposed for out-distance Dem challengers John councilman of the first ward, and piled up Wisniewski 4,198 and Barbara Kilcomons 467 votes. 4,198.
Mayor John B. McCormack South Amboy cup the tradition grows
To look at the soccer schedules of both Hof- emerged. It's called the South Amboy Cup. was 1-1. After 4 kickers, the Lady Eagles fman High School and St. Mary's High It's a soccer tournament where the girls' and would score making it 2-1 with the Lady Former Sayreville resident, and St. School, October 12th was just another soc- boys' teams from Hoffman High School and Guvs having one shooter left. The crowd at Man's graduate, Tom Kelly guided cer game. Or was it? Well, if you were one of St. Mary's High school both compete on the this point was silent and the tension could his Minnesota Twins baseball team to the 200 or so in attendance, you knew so- same day. Columbus Day holiday. With the be cut with a knife. After 110 minutes of their second World Series title in 5 mething special was going on. It was the 2nd help of local businesses, the Monaghan soccer, the game came down to a final kick. years. In a runaway vote, he was also Annual South Amboy Cup Games. House, Delios Pizza and the Landmark It was taken and blocked by the St. Mary s named the American League Ma- If you are a longtime South Amboy resi- Cafe, huge trophies have been donated as keeper. The Lady Eagles won the 2nd An- nager of the Year for 1991. For more dent, you probaly remember that each Co- rotating trophies. In other words, whichever about Tom, read the Just Thinking nual South Amboy Cup and rejoiced wildly. About...column on page 2 lumbus Day there would be a football game high school wins the tournament gets to The boys contest was no less exciting. between the Guvs and Eagles. The games keep the trophy for a year. The game began at 1 p.m. and within mi- were a highlight for most of the alumni of The inaugural tournament took place on nutes St. Mary's was ahead 3-0. both high schools and the atmosphere was Columbus Day 1990. St. Mary's and Hof- There was still more goals to be scored, Thanksgiving always like that of a homecoming. Ho- fman girls squared off at 11 a.m. and less but they would all be scored by the Guvs. wever, they were discontinued after the than 2 hours later the Eagles emerged victo- Hoffman was able to rally and score 3 goals Dance 1985 game. rious, 3-1. At 1 p.m. the boys took to the before halftime. When the whistle blew at Well, in its place a new contest has Come join us for St. Mary's Thanksgiving field and the result was the same. St. Mary's halftime, it was 3-3. Dance, Friday, November 29, 1991, 8PM to boys beat the Guvs,.6-2. During the halftime break, both coaches 12 Midnight in the Star of the Sea Hall, Craft Fair Dec. 1st For the time being, St. Mary's was the stressed to their players that the South featuring the Primetime Entertainers & D.J. holder of the South Amboy Cup and held Amboy Cup will be-theirs if they would go Mike W. Tickets are $20.00 per couple (over St. Mary's Elementary School, South the bragging rights of the tournament. out there and fight for it. "Tradition," they 21 please). Beer, mixers, snacks, coffee & Amboy will be holding it's annual Craft Ori October 12, 1991, the boys and girls said, "is being made and you guys are part cake provided. Please feel free BYOB. Tick- Fair, on Sunday, December I, 1991 in the squads of both schools squared off once of it. Lets win the South Amboy ets will be on sale after all Masses starting Star of the Sea Hall on Stevens Avenue again. At 11 a.m. the Lady Guvs and Lady Championship and bring the cup home." November 2, 1991. For more information from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Refreshments Eagles played a game that will be remem- Both teams came out determined to win please call 721-0179. will be sold and a silent auction will be held. bered for a long time to come. For the fans the cup. After several moments of play, the Crafters are still wanted. For information present, this was thrilling game to watch. At Guvs scored what would be the winning and table prices please call 727-7133. the end of regulation time, the score was 0— 0. According to state rules, 2 lO-minute goal of the game. They added 2 more Clothing Drive overtime periods were played. Once again shortly afterwards and the game would end the score was 0-0. Officially, this is how the 6-3. The Guvs, enroute to winning their first game is recorded, as' a tie. However, the South Amoy Cup Championship, scored for Homeless town needed a winner of the cup so we went unanswered goals. to the Penalty kick Shootout. Each coach Along with the huge rotating trophy that The South Amboy-Sayreville Times in chose 5 players who would take a penalty each winning school gets to keep for a year, affiliation with the South Amboy Knights of kick against the opposing goalie. St. Mary s each individual player from the Columbus Council #426 will be sponsoring would shoot first, then Hoffman, then St. championship team gets a trophy. We a Winter Clothing Drive for the homeless Mary's, etc. Whoever scores the most after 5 would once again like to thank Delios. and needy people of New Jersey. The Drive shooters wins the game. Landmark and Monaghan House for their is being held from November 18th through generosity and their willingness to continue December 16th. Anyone who can is asked to As it turned out, the score of the Shootout their support of the South Amboy Cup bring any type of Winter clothing, such as Championships in the future. sweaters, jackets, gloves, etc. to the council Holiday Film To all the fans who supported the effort hall on Fourth Street, Monday through Fri- in establishing a new Town Championship, day evenings. Remember, the Jersey Win- we say thanks and hope to see you next ters get pretty cold, an a little kindness may Festival vear. go a long way. Thank you! The South Amboy Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Holiday Film Festival in conjunction with the Dr. Charles W. Hof- Christmas Issue Dec. 13th fman Senior Resource Center for Grandpa- rents and Children. Our big Christmas issue will be hitting 0398 between 9am and 4pm. and if no one Movies for the holiday season will be the stands on Friday, Dec. 13th. All adver- answers, leave a message on the machine, Christoper Schaaf, 2, of South Amboy tising and editorials should be in by Thurs- really enjoyed this year's Halloween. shown at the Senior Center on Thursday. and someone will get back to you immedi- December 5 and Thursday, December 19 day. Dec. 5th. Anyone interested in placing beginning at 6:30 p.m. an ad in this special edition should call 727- ately. 2 November 15,1991 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Just Thinking About... By Tom Burkard playing the Yanks (Yankee Stadium was Editor-in-Chief being repaired), and it came on the Scoreboard during the game that he was How great it was to see local product, being shipped back to Tacoma. More than a Tom Kelly winning his second World Series tear was shed by the South Amboy throng in in only five years as manager of the out- attendance...Seeing him back in the '70's standing Minnesota Twins! This year's Fall during the off-season at Schmiegel's Farm, Classic was regarded by most as one of the training horses, a hobby that he thoroughly most exciting in baseball history. As I enjoyed...! became a devout Twins fan in cheered the Twins on in front of my TV, so 1986, as most people around here did, when 138 So. Broadway, many wonderful memories of days gone by Tom was named Manager...I remember flooded my mind. watching and taping every World Series South Amboy, N.J. My earliest recollection of Tom goes back game in 1987...Kelly was the 1987 UPI to the South Amboy Little Fellas League, Manager of The Year...He became only the circa 1962. We were both in our third year, fifth manager in history to win the World FULL CLAIM MOM VMS LOCATION 11 years old, he on Enterprise, and I was on Series as a rookie back in '87...I finally got CENTER SSSi.KE.ISK English Chevron. He was an extremely to see Tom again in November 1989 at the PICK IT hard-throwing lefthanded red-head, who ABC Baseball Card Shop on Broadway, and NEW JERSEY 727-9131 was respected by even the 12 year olds. As a had some photos taken, and good conversa- PICK 6 matter of fact, he put the fear of God in tion. This year, he became the first manager hitters all over the league. If you said he was to bring his club from last to first in one WEEKLY LOTTERY tough to hit, you'd be putting it mildly. The season, and is the only manager to win two only faster hurler was 12-year old Curt World Series in the last ten years...Several Wood, of Lions, but he was in the other things have bugged me over the last several PRICES HELD UNTIL STOCK RUNS OUT, division, and we didn't have to face him years, such as back in 1987, when Minne- during the regular season. sota won the title, and White Sox Manager THEN NEW PRICES GO INTO EFFECT Enterprise won the National League pen- Jeff Torborg, also a Jersey boy, was asked nant in '62, ahead of us, but even though what he thought of Tommy Kelly as a man- Tom got bigger and faster, and developed a ager. He said he'd never heard of him. Well Burnett's Gin (750 MMD *7?! wicked curveball, we took the flag the next Jeff, I guess you have by now. Good luck year in the last game of the season. Fortuna- with the Mets...Can't believe that Phil "The John Begg Scotch (750 MLMD) *9?? tely, Kelly wasn't there, he was out with the Scooter" Rizzuto never mentioned that the chicken-pox, or something like that, as was tiny town of South Amboy had two big our ace lefty fireballer George Beck, who league managers at the same time, Kelly and Black Velvet Canadian Whiskey (750 MD along with Tom was one of the fastest guns Jack McKeon. No one else mentioned it that season. either. It sure would have made a hell of a Walnut Crest Wines (750 MD Kelly was switch-hitting in those days, story...Really thought that T.K. would be '3?? and hitting balls out of the park both ways. the 1991 AP Manager of the year over $499 Homers were not a common occurence in Cox...Can you believe that Baseball Weekly Marcus James Wines (750 MD those days, but Tom did it with ease. His picked him 2nd for Manager of the Year club went to the finals in '63, and most of behind Jim Leyland of Pittsburg? Where is (750 MD our team was there cheering him on. fairness?...Thank God he was selected Geo Bubeof Beauj. Nouveau We became Babe Ruth League team- American League Manager of the Year for mates in 1964, and with Kelly leading the 1991!...Did you know that Bill Masterson, Popov Vodka (1.75 L) way, we went on to win three consecutive Mike O'Connor, and myself are three of the $099 pennants and playoff championships. He biggest Tommy Kelly memorabilia collec- (750 MD was always the team leader. Quiet by na- tors in th U.S.A.?...How about the trophy Carolans Irish Cream ture, we were always confident that if he was presentation after the final game, when going to be at a game, it was in the bag. Tom said he'd like to cut the trophy in half Rene Junot Wines N/V (750 MD We'd win for sure. and share it with Atlanta? What a class act! On the great '66 Mechanicsville In closing, we'd like to predict that Tom (750 ML) championship team, Kelly was a standout Kelly will be in Minnesota as manager for as Fleischmanns Vodka hitter, outstanding centerfielder, and along long as he wants, as he is genuinely loved with Jim Tingle gave us two ace pitchers. there, will also have more wins than any August Sebastiani Wines (1.5 L) He played on various teams, St. Mary's var- Twins manager in history, and will one day sity baseball for four years, AAABA, Ameri- be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in can Legion, and Carlton League, where in Cooperstowh, N.Y. In case you didn't guess Swan Cellars Chardonnay (750 ML) one game as his teammate, I saw him blast by now, this Editor still has heroes, and one, three home runs out of the park. That's Tom Kelly is at the top of the list. (750 ML) when I really knew he was extra special, and Cherry Kijafa would probably make it big someday. The late Danny Lewis coached both the Carlton Moreau Chardonnay (750 ML) League team, and South Amboy Mid County team, and Tom was the star, leading The Inquiring $799 us to two more titles. Almaden Blossom Hill Wine (1 -5 D # +Tai At St. Mary's High School he was always $Q99 a popular, dynamic leader, whom his peers Reporter Emerald Bay White Zinfandell (750 ML) elected Student Council President in his se- *i -i-1,. nior year in 1968. He was also a tough, ag- QUESTION OF THE MONTH- gressive, and multi-talented basketbal What is your fondest memory of Tom Kelly Blatz 24-12 oz. NR $799 player for the Eagles. In one big gam< as a youth? against city rival Hoffman, I saw Tom go ur. Allen Chodkiewicz, Sayreville- "I remember Knickerbocker 24-12 oz. NR for a rebound, and catch an elbow in tht playing baseball at Vets field, three games a $799 nose from a bigger Governors opponent. He day with him, and he'd stay after we were was bleeding profusely, but came out foi finished and practice hitting balls against Iron City 24-12 oz. Cans $799 only about two minutes, and the gutsy ath- the backstop. He'd go all day long." lete came back and played his heart out Gerry O'Connor, South Amboy- "He 24-12 oz. Cans You had to admire him! pitched against K of C in the playoffs and Hamm's $799 After he was drafted out of high school b> knocked us out, 2-1. He was a hard-nosed, the Seattle Pilots, we lost touch, except or very competitive player with the Sabres Pop Midnight Lager or Ale 24-12 oz. Cans $799 rare occasions when our paths may have Warner football team." crossed in the off-season. The remainder o: Henry Sager, South Amboy- "I'd be walk- Stegmaier Beer 24-12 oz. Bottles $799 this story will be bits and pieces of mem- ing through Vets, and Tom was out there on ories of Tom Kelly that I have, up until this the pitcher's mound, rapping balls into the great 1991 World Series championship. 1 backstop, practicing his swing." Golden Anniversary 24-12 oz. Cans $799 remember doing an interview with Ton- back in the early '70's in his mom and dad'; Bill McAndrew, South Amboy- "I met him at the Freehold Race Track with his American Beer 24-12 oz. Cans $799 rec room, right before he left for his firsi father. You couldn't find a better Irish- Spring Training with the big club...Also an man." interview over the phone before his firsi 24-12 oz. Bottles $799 Spring Training as Twins third base coach. 1 Al Gomolka Jr., Bound Brook- "I re- Bavarian predicted that he would some day in the member getting a line drive base hit to near future become a major league manage- center in a Babe Ruth League game, and Old German Beer 24-12 oz. Bottles rs.Being at Shea Stadium on the sad night Tommy threw me out at first base from that the Twins sent him down to the minors centerfield. He had a cannon for an arm, after two months in the show. They were and I wasn't exactly slow on the bases." November 15,1991 South Amboy-Sayreville Times 3 JOIN US FOR OUR THANKSGIVING FEAST We Will Carve A Whole Turkey at your table with all the trimmings (mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravies, cranberry sauce, vegetables). Dessert Table, Homemade Pies, Cakes & Puddings.
For A Whole Turkey, $*|495 must be 4 adults or more per person Limited Menu for Parties under 4 $795 • Children under 10 Seatings Starting at Halloween Costume Winners 12:00 p.m. Hourly Pictured above are the winners in the South Amboy Recreation's annual 2 Hour Seating Halloween Party Costume Contest. They are; Peter Schultz, Kiersten McCar- thy, Lisa McCarthy, Neil Abadie, David Abadie, Rachael Abadie, Gerard Make Your Kelly, Randy Stratton, Theresa Niestempski, Ryan O'Steen, Lauren Petterso, Michelle Patullo, George Kern, Brian Marcinczyk, Gwendolyn Castoral, Rob- Reservations ert Haspel, Michael Choynowski, Jaclyn Lange, Ryan Lange. Now Youth Center News
Registration for the next sessions at the Youth Center is currently taking place. Arts & Crafts will be held on Saturdays, Grades Pre K and K from 9:30-11:15 a.m.: 7 Cecelia Street Grades 1, 2, & 3 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. The class schedule is November 16, 23, 257-4110 Sayreville, N.J. December 7. 14, & 21. The cost of the class is $5.00. The Oil Painting class for grades 4-8 is scheduled on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The class schedule is November 18, 25, De- cember 2, 9. 16. & 23. The cost of the class Al Gomolka Jr. once again stole the is $10.00. THANKSGIVING show at several Halloween parties. If not previously registered as a member Judging by this photo, you can see the of the Youth Center, there will be an addi- strong resemblance between Abraham tional $2.00 fee for registration. Lincoln and Al. Movies will be shown on Fridays for DINNER for 10 grades Pre K, K, 1, 2, & 3 at 6:30-8 p.m. The OBITUARIES & movie schedule is November 15, 22, De- cember 6 & 13 at a cost of 50'. WEDDINGS For further information and to obtain ap- $12950 For more information call the Times plication forms call Mary Lou DeBlis, 727- • Mini Hungarian Pizza office at 727-0398, and leave your 4607 or 721-5617. • Franks 'N Blankets Each Additional Person $12.95 name and number on the machine. • Mini Quiches (Must be ordered by • Turkey (18 lbs.) Tues., November 26th) • Gravy Pleasant Little Trivia • Sausage Stuffing READY By Tom Burkard 2. Hoffman High School's Senior Class • Roast Potatoes TO HEAT Editor-in-Chief President in 1965 was? or Sweet Potatoes 1. Back in the '60's, the Delio's Pizza loca- 3. Fatso Fogerty's was previously known • Tossed Salad & SERVE tion was what business? as'.' 4. The current Key Largo location was • Dinner Rolls called what back in 1973? • Vegetables SOUTH AMBOY 5. This ice and coal company was located SAYREVILLE TIMES on lower Henry Street? • Cranberry Sauce P.O. BOX 3027 6. In 1947, this First Street Insurance • Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie SOUTH AMBOY, N.J. 08879 Company advertised Explosion Insurance? Tel. 727-0398 7. South Amboy's Mayor in 1925 was? Editor-in-Chief 8. The old South Amboy movie theatre Tom Burkard was called? Feature Writers Robin Christensen 9. The South Amboy Chief of Police in Virginia Stillwagon 1948 was? Theresa Mularz 10. This Morgan resident is a '65 graduate Tanya Yuncker of St. Mary's Grammar School, '69 graduate of Sayreville High School, and can be heard CATERERS Photographer over WCTC radio on a regular basis? Mike Gedman 7 Cecelia Street Art Editor Andrew Baumgartner uB[umo piAEa '6 257-4110 Sayreville, N.J. Opinions and comments in printed articles do not O'HL uosew ID 9 1I!H necessarily reflect the opinion of The South Amboy- c uuj sjaqjojg -p OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY Sayreville Times. Vi-Tom Publishing Inc. c.N94. preuoy'•£ 4 November 15,1991 South Amboy-Sayreville Times daydreams Andrew Bawn8artT>er IT MMS UtfrSOMfOF EH HEM... foil OUT THERE SfEM TO THINK CM A DOG. DOTOli SEE ANT FLEAS, ANY ... SAY. HEROEL HE!. LETS GET THIS STRAIGHT, COLLARS, WAGGINT/l[LS OR I'M/I RAT, OK/T BIG, GCOFT PLAPPlM'TOMGOffi? I DIDN'T THINK SO.., SO IN CLOSfe 1ASTTPGT0...
Dear Robin: A friend fixed me up on a date girls and I have fallen for the most popular Barlowski of South Amboy just celabrated with a guy she knew. After the date this guy girl in school, what should I do? I'm pretty their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on told me that he was in love with my friend- shy. Is there any hope? September 23, 1991. yet he asked me out on a second date, Shy Guy In honor of this event the Barlowski chil- Dear Robin should I go? Dear Shy. You really have to build some dren RoseAnn, Maureen, Paul, Barbara, self-esteem. To do this I recommend joining By Robin Christensen Confused and Antony threw a party for more then 120 Dear Confused: Since this guy was bold some school activities. These will not only people at the South Amboy Boat Club. After Dear Robin: My boyfriend asked out my enough to tell you he loves your friend - help you become less shy, but you'll feel a night of dancing to the music of the D.J. best friend while I was still going out with return the favor. Next time you see him tell good about yourself and this will show in G's the Barlowski's were off to a second him. What should I do? I still like him alot him you don't appreciate being a stepping your personality. Once you like yourself honeymoon for two weeks in Hawaii., a gift but I don't trust him. stone to get closer to your friend. But re- you'll find others will also like you. Good from their five children. Mixed up member he could easily fall out of love with luck! Dear Mixed up: If you really like him then her, so don't write him off. Just tell him to Brthday Scoops are: give him a second chance. I would however ask you out again, when he is a little more Michele Saporito: November 20 make it clear to him that you know he asked mature. 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Iced Teas - Alabama Slammers Olde Towne Deli & Liquors Lynchberg Lemonade One of the most popular delis and liquor owned and operated by the Wendell's. Lunch Special Extra Large 20 oz. Glasses stores in South Amboy is Olde Towne Deli March of 1992 will mark their 10th anniver- & Liquors. Located at 138 South Broadway, sary in business. it features quality Thumann's cold cuts, The establishment is also rich with some home made salads, hot and cold subs, and quite interesting historical trivia. The build- sandwiches. Olde Towne also carries a large ing is over 180 years old, and was originally WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS stock of dairy and grocery items, and is an owned by the Brown & Brown Tea Co.. authorized New Jersey Lottery Agent and Back in the 1920's and 30's, there were two Baby Back claim center. Delicious breakfast, hot soups, gas pumps right out in front. In the cellar, Bar Pie "BBQRibs and luncheon specials are always available, one can find some beams that are hand 50 as is a wide selection of daily newspapers. hewn logs, and the back storage room once Olde Towne also offers a complete line of served as a carriage room. $2 Take Out catering for most occasions. (Plain-12 in.) The liquor section of the store sports the For most of your food and drink needs, largest selection of foreign and domestic Olde Towne Deli & Liquors has them all. 95 $795 wines in South Amboy, and is well-known Stop down at 138 South Broadway, South Take Out *3 for its chilled wine and cold beer and kegs Amboy and visit with some of the most selection. The deli-liquor store is family friendly and courteous people around. Monaghan House Coupon "BEER Malkiewicz BASH" Retirement Party All Draft Beer $495 Dec.6th OnllT'MtReg*W Reg!. { A retirement party honoring long time With This Coupon South Amboy Police Sgt. Steve Malkiewicz will be held on December 6, 1991 at the 75 ExpiresJDea 15th Garden Manor, Rt. 35 in Aberdeen. There will be dinner, music and drinks. The cock- tail hour is at 6pm, with dinner set for 7pm. There will be a five hour open bar. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from Capt. MONAGHAN HOUSE Jim Holovacko 727-1468, DSG. Raymond Durski 727-1468, and Ptlm. Glenn Malkie- wicz 721-0111. November 15,1991 South Amboy-Sayreville Times 7
St. Mary's r Church News By Father William F. Leonard, Pastor There was laughter and lively discussion in St. Man's Rectory the other night. A group of young couples got together to plan a dance, and a party broke out! Signs of things to come! St. Mary's is holding a dance on is a complete unit, so you can miss a few Friday, November 29th from 8pm till mid- weeks and not be lost. The scripture read- night in the school cafeteria. Tickets are $20 ings for the upcoming Sunday will be stu- per couple, BYOB, snacks, beer and soda died in depth, and their message applied to provided. The professional DJ is a pari- daily life. The sessions are meant to help shoner. so he will do an extra good jo- personal growth in the Lord, and enhance b(rather than face the music later.) Tickets the benefits of the Liturgy of the Word on are available after all the Masses and at the Sunday. Texts will be supplied. rectory. Non-parishoners are welcome. Sam Any adult interested in being baptized, Pothoff. one of the planners said, "This receiving First Eucharist, and or being con- dance has no other purpose than to dance firmed should call the rectory for more in- and enjoy. We had fun planning it. Imagine formation. Classes begin Nov. 27th. what we can do when there's music." Penance services during Advent will be If you want to study the Bible, improve held at 7:30 Thursday evenings on Dec. 5, your relationship with the Lord, become 12, and 19th in the Church. Confessions will better coping with everyday living. St. be heard at these services. They are open to Mary's is starting ScriptureStudy every everyone, but especially for those who have Wednesday evening from 7:30-8:30 in St. not been active Catholics. The priests will Patrick's Hall (entrance on Church St.). The be especially sensitive to those who haven't first session begins Nov. 27th. It's free. No received the sacraments for years. Spread registration. Come once, once in awhile, or the word. St. Mary's welcomes back with once a week. All are welcome. Each session open heart, those who have been away. Animal Care By Virginia Stillwagon Happy Thanksgiving Giving and receiving is one of the joys of the Christmas season. I am writing this to at least not a party atmosphere. The trauma tell you of one gift that should not be consi- of being taken from its mother and siblings and Thank You to dered for the holidays (or any other time). is hard enough. Just imagine this little That is the Gift Cat or Dog. being, thrust into a new environment with We arc talking about a living, breathing strange decorations, visitors coming and and thinking creature. This is a big responsi- going, some well-meaning, picking up and all of our Loyal Patrons bility, and should be a personal decision, handling this already frightened new not a surprise. It is not a tie or pair of sneak- member of the household. Another worry is ers you can exchange or get rid of. This that in this constant flow of well-wishers, animal will be part of your family for over the animal may slip out the door unnoticed. ten years. This is a long-term committment. This is not the atmosphere to make this This pet needs ^nd deserves attention, new pet safe and secure. Bonding with the along with food, water, walks (dogs), litter pet starts and grows deepest when people (cats) and veterinary care. It is both a finan- seek and pick their own pet. cial and emotional burden. Stop the over-population of cats and The best way to introduce a cat or dog dogs. Please get your pet spayed or neu- into a new home is when it will be quiet, or tered. News from Sacred Heart Church A special Thanksging Mass will be held with Vespers - evening prayer - and Bene- on Monday. November 25 at 7:30P.M. Dur- diction in English (Sunday) and Polish ing the Offertory Procession the students of (Monday) On Tuesday evening there will be Sacred Heart School will present foods sym- celebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, bolic of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Canned Sunday Litany of the Saints, Procession and "Where Quality Rules" foods and Monetary donations will be taken Benediction. All evening services begin at prior to the Mass. All donations will be 7:30 P.M. The Sacrament will be exposed 63 YEARS SERVING YOU given to St. John's Food Pantry in Jersey on Monday and Tuesday following the 8 City. We invite all to join us for this special A.M. Mass and will remain exposed during Holiday liturgy. all three days. We encourage all families not The Parish Family of Sacred Heart is in- only to participate in these spiritual excer- South Amboy Foodtown viting all to the Annual Forty Hours Devo- cises. but also to set aside some time to tions to begin on December 1. Exposition of spend in prayer and adoration before our 611 BORDENTOWN AVENUE the Blessed Sacrament will begin following Divine Savior in the Most Blessed Sacra- the 12 noon Mass. Evening Devotions will ment. be held on Sunday and Monday evenings The Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Sayreville Foodtown Church will be having a Cake Sale on the weekend of November 16 & 17 following all SAYREVILLE PLAZA Christmas Arts Church Masses. Why not stop by and pur- chase a "goodie" or two. and Crafts Fair Manville Foodtown The Dr. Charles W. Hoffman Senior Re- Toy Drive for Needy source Center will sponsor a Christmas Arts The South Amboy Recreation Depart- and Crafts Fair at the Senior Center, 108 S. ment will again be having a Toy Drive for RUSTIC MALL SHOPPING CENTER Stevens Avenue on Friday, December 6, the needy children of South Amboy. from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A variety of The Rec Department would like new crafts and products created by the South unwrapped toy donations to be dropped off Amboy senior citizens will be available. at the Rec Office at the Senior Citizen Our Aim is to Please Any South Amboy senior wishing to display Center, 108 South Stevens Avenue, from FRIENDLINESS, CLEANLINESS, & YOUR SATISFACTION and sell their crafts may do so by contacting 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Toy Drive will IS A MUST the Senior Center. There is no fee charged begin on Monday, November 25th and run for the display area. through Friday. December 13, 1991. 8 November 15,1991 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Celebrity Interview- Tony Gonsalves By Tom Burkard Editor-in-Chief TB: Could you tell us a bit about your child- ~i hood? TG: I was born and raised in Jersey City. I went to St. Peter's Grammar School there. SPECIAL We moved to South Amboy, right before 11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. eighth grade, in the summer of '65. It was 2 WHOLE probably the best move we ever made in our WITH THIS COUPON lives. My dad was a Merchant Marine, and ANY SUBS away alot, but he got us out of the city, and AND LUNCHEONETTE into South Amboy, which I consider almost Vi SUB & country. There weren't any baseball fields in receive Jersey City, and we played football, stick- and 12 oz. ball, and punchball on the blacktop of St. CAN of SODA 3rd SUB Peter's parking lot. The first time I played baseball was on the Hoffman JV's, and got FREE hit in my first at bat. I was terrible the rest and it took me an hour and a half to discon- $399 of the year. I got into playing tennis around nect all the wires. Meanwhile, the hostess (Of Equal or Lesser Value) that time, and my heroes were Arthur Ashe was yelling, because I wasn't playing music. EXP. 12-15-91 I worked with him for six or seven months, EXP. 12-15-91 and Rod Laver. I COUPONS CANNOT BE COMBINED and needless to say, saw the financial poten- TB: What was South Amboy like when you tial of playing music, and I love music! I moved here from Jersey City? prefer parties where I can play anything r 1 TG: It was difficult for my family in 1965. from Frank Sinatra to Harry Connick Jr. to Buttered •"Buttered" There were people in town who issued racial rock and roll. I like to sing. What I enjoy slurs at us and called us racial names. We most is when it's over, and not only young BAGEL ROLL went through it for a coupole of years. people are saying they had a great time, but Thank God there were kids from Lovely also the older people, saying, well, you & Regular Size & Regular Size Drive and Hoffman who were friendly to didn't blast us out. The music wasn't too us. Moving from the city was like night and loud. You played some music for us. COFFEE COFFEE day. The opportunities for me multiplied TB: Who is your favorite; sports star? col- when we moved here. lege team? Pro team? Type of music? Band? $po 79* TB: What sports did you play as a boy? All time favorite song? WITH COUPON TG: The only baseball field in my area of TG: Jimmy Connors. Kean. Giants. Frank WITH COUPON Sinatra and Harry Connick Jr. Chicago. I EXP. 12-15-91 x 2 9 Jersey City was owned by the Polish -i li il i— Church, and we weren't allowed to use it. have too many favorite songs to list. We did go to St. Peter's gym once a week to TB: Who were some of your greatest soccer 126 N. Broadway play hoops, ping pong, or pool. players, and what were their accomplish- Mon.-Fri.6AM-5PM South Amboy TB: When did you realize that you wanted ments? to be a teacher? TG: Mike Diem was goalie back in '79 when For quicker service, call in advance 721-9608^ TG: My dad has been away most of my life, we went 17-5. Randy Neumann scored two and I've always had surrogate dads. When goals against St. Joseph's, and we beat them we moved here, I got involved with St. 2-1. They went on to win the states and had Mary's C.Y.O. in ninth grade. Father only two losses that year. It was a terrific George Erickson and I were good buddies. day? My outstanding player of all time was He took me everywhere, and we did a lot Joe Scanlon, who was born and raised in MILL DIRECT together. There was also Fred Beaudry, who Kearney. He recently completed four years worked in CCD. and was also a big influ- of playing soccer for C.W. Post College, and ence on my life. There was also a practice is now playing semi-pre soccer in Long Is- BROADLOOM teacher at Hoffman, and I liked the way he land. The '86 team was 17-3. In '79, we went acted with students. These people made me to the county semis. I often compare both want to emulate them. When I was in high teams. The '79 team is my favorite with tea Gerard Marrone, Marty Veilleux. Bill school. I decided I'd like to be a teacher, and then in college, that feeling was enhanced Lewis, John Dragotta, Mickey Facendo, and when 1 became a Big Brother. Even to this others. They had to play from the heart, day, 1 appreciate those people who were because the skill level wasn't all that much, around for me. but back then, we were more competitive Carpet than in the mid '80's. The '86 team with • Linoleum Tile TB: As a teacher, when are you most proud? Scanlon, Danny Wolff, Jim McCabe, Paul TG: When I have students that come back, Belitsis, Frankie Lijoi were a more skilled Ceramic • Custom Area Rugs years after they graduate, and say, "you team. Mark Wahler was on the '79 team, know G, you were a buster back then, but and we called him "Superfoot." He holds you were right." the school record for a season with 28 goals, Furniture • Hardwood Floors and probably holds the lifetime record. TB: When did you start coaching? Why? Scanlon made 2nd team all state Group I. What do you like most about it? WINDOW TREATMENTS TB: Tell us a bit about your family? Vertical Blinds, Mini Blinds, Pleated Shades TG: In the Fall of '77 with the Hoffman varsity. I had only played one year of soccer TG: I have three terrific kids, Tony, Jared, ir •~ir in high school under John Kovaleski. In '75, and Brianne. The boys played soccer last $ I saw Pele score the only bicycle kick he Spring and Fall in Sayreville, and are await- FREE 50 off scored in this country. At 22 years old, I ing baseball next Spring. Brianne wants to Rip Up & found a new sport for myself. I really en- be a cheerleader, and also play soccer. They purchase of 65 purchase joyed it. I enjoy seeing my players develop all attend South Amboy Elementary School. Removal of yards or more win or lose. I also like seeing guys who are of young, and have to handle adversity every- TB: Who has been the biggest influence in Old Carpet of any carpet day with their peer group pressure. I'm very your life? What are you most proud of? in our stores 30 yards proud of my guys this season for hanging in &Pad (Coupons cannot b« combined) TG: My former principal, the Reverand Jo- With purchase (Coupons cannot be combined) there with me. seph DePasquale. He was always there in my early teaching career, when I needed uoif any udrptcarpent • •» *20 TB: You are also a well-known deejay. *50 *5OOJ |_*20 J2 What inspired this? What do you enjoy someone to talk to. I'm most proud of my most about it? three beautiful kids. Also that my dad got us CALL OR VISIT SHOWROOMS out of Jersey City, and I was able to get a TG: I started because of Henny the DJ, and good education at Hoffman, and go to col- let me say this publicly, "Henny, I love ya." lege and graduate. My mother has always I always loved music, and I was a Henny backed me 100%. DESIGNER CENTER groupie at those old Lions Den days. We T&J TB: What is your coaching philosophy? 151 No. Broadway used to dance the night away. One summer, Opposite Police Station seven and a half years ago. Henny had a TG: Not to quit. Everything takes practice. South Amboy 525-0705 double job. and gave me one of them. It was If you're not good at something, you've got OPEN 7 DAYS an eight hour job for my first gig! It was at to practice it. Come out for the team, give .Colts Neck., and. outside. It started raining, 100%, and have a good time. November 15,1991 South Amboy-Sayreville Times 9 North Pole Calling Give The Times For Christmas The South Amboy Recreation Depart- If you're having trouble finding a differ- Obituaries ment will again be sponsoring North Pole ent type of Christmas gift for friends or rela- South Amboy-Sayreville Times subscrip- tion for a year? We're not only new, but Calling. The purpose of this program is to tives who live out of state, why not send a Achrymienia, Peter age 87 of Sayreville died offer South Amboy children in Pre K, Kin- very interesting and offer current local news, as well as memeories of those good Oct. 25. dergarten, grades 1, 2, & 3, an opportunity CLASSIFIED Casey, Rose M. Schwarick age 72 of South to talk directly with Santa Claus. old days. Our sports columns are filled with AH items from *1°° to '100 will cost »5 lor the classified; from *100 & Amboy died Oct. 16. Applications for the phone call from up »10 per ad. Houses for sale by owners are <25; by realtors »50. action and insights, our in-depth interviews give you all the facts on well-known local Crosby, Mary Daly age 83 of Sayreville died Santa will be available through the Recrea- CLASSIFIED AD FORM Oct. 19. tion Department Office at the Senior Clip & mail with check lor either *5, *10 or *25. Check payable to: celebrities, and the overall picture keeps you South Amboy Sayreville Times. P.O. Box 3027. South Amboy. NJ abreast of what's happening in both locali- DeFelice. Elizabeth Jane Larki 44 of Parlin Center. 108 So. Stevens Avenue. The appli- 08879. The ad is run lor one month unless otherwise requested. died Oct. 16. cations will be available on Tuesday, De- NAME ties. Although the Times is given out for free in numerous locations throughout Donlon, Luke A. age 65 of Parlin died Nov. cember 2, 1991. ADDRESS 4. For further information call Mary Lou CITY South Amboy and Sayreville, we must PHONE charge for yearly subscriptions that must be Jones, Ruth Yeager age 60 of Parlin died DeBlis, Superintendent of Recreation from ITEM Nov.2. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 727-4607. mailed, and also handling charges. Ad (3 lines: il it runs over, we reserve the right to shorten it it necessary) A one year subcription will be $12 for (12) Konard, Mary' A. Riley age 74 of Parlin died issues. Nov. 4. Decorating contest Subscriber Kosmyna, Frank T. age 76 of South Amboy The South Amboy Recreation Depart- Address died Oct. 27. PERSONALS Kriskowski, Viola Mary Przybylko age 74 of ment will be having a House Decorating CUPID'S ARROW MO PER AD City Contest during the Christmas holidays. You can use these abbreviations to describe yourself: M-Male. 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Lost a 3-2 bounced back to hammer Highland Park, 7- nated them, 4-0 in the CJ Group IV state squeaker to Woodbridge, as Maltzman and School Sports 1 behind Americo's hat trick and assist. tourney. Pachkowski both had Singles victo- By Tom Burkard Grossman also turned in a stellar perfor- GIRLS TENNIS ries...Maltzman, Pachkowski, and Morrell Editor-in-Chief mance with two goals and two assists. In the Third seeded Sandra Maltzman was upset were winners as the Lady Bomb Squad GMCT , St. Joseph's jolted the Bombers, 5- in the first round of the GMCT. 12th seeded squeaked by North Brunswick, 3-2. SAYREVILLE 0. Huntcrdon Central then eliminated Say- Jamie Morrell and Jessica Gondek bowed in GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY BOYS SOCCER reville, 3-0 in the first round of the CJ doubles. In CJ Group IV action, they de- Won 25-30 over Edison, as Mandie Ric- The Bombers blasted St. Mary's, 8-1, be- Group I state tourney. feated Woodbridge, 3-2, with all their wins cardi took 1st place in 21:54. Marissa Fer- hind two Joe Ferraro goals. Ben Kloc contri- GIRLS SOCCER coming in singles, by Maltzman, Joanne raro finished second...Lost 27-28 to Metu- buted two assists. Bill Haughey scored the Sayreville bested Hoffman, 4-0 behind Pachkowski and Morrell. Sayreville was eli- chen. Riccardi came in second and Ferraro Saints only goal. In their 7-0 romp over Melissa Jones' two goals and two assists. minated by a talented J.P. Stevens, 5- fourth. Perth Amboy, Matt Doherty drove home Karen Hill contributed a goal and assist . CL.Won 4-0 over Perth Amboy. Winners BOYS CROSS COUNTRY two goals. Kevin Brady and Ferraro each Piscataway pranced by the Lady Bombers, were; singles-Pachkowski, Morrell, doubles- Lost 20-43 to Edison, as Jim Calandriello chipped in with a goal and assist The Blue & 4-2 despite two assists from Hill. A powerful Gondek & Kristin Mioduszewski, and also finished 7th...Lost 15-48 Cedar Ridge...Lost Gray went into a slump and dropped three East Brunswick battered the Washington Gail Amsterdam & Maureen DeLu- 21-39 to Edison...In dual losses to Madison in a row , losing 5-1 to Piscataway, as Jeff Road Ladies, 8-0. They bounced back to jolt cia...Won 3-2 over Edison. Pachkowski won Central and Piscataway, Calandriello Americo tallied the only goal. East Bruns- J.P. Stevens Hill had a hat trick and assist. in singles. Gondek & Mioduszewski and copped 1st in 18:23...Sayreville finished wick shut the boys of Sayrevile out, 3-0, as Tracy Brewer had a goal and an assist, and also Amsterdam & DeLucia were victorious 16th in the GMCT...Calandriello finished did J.P.Stevens, 1-0. Seth Grossman's se- Tracy Brazzcl racked up two goals. T. Brew- in doubles...Eliminated from GMCT by third in a 20-41 setback to Metuchen. cond goal of the game with four minutes left er's goal and assist helped the Blue & Gray J.P.Stevens, 5-0...Shutout St. Mao's. 5-0, as GYMNASTICS . Finished last against East Brunswick and Piscataway. Lori Braine finished 1st in vaulting, and 3rd in floor exercise...Finished last against Bishop Ahr and South Bruns- Gomolka's Auto Body th Care Needs wick. Braine was 1st in vaulting with a 9.2, tied for 2nd on the balance bar, 3rd in floor exercise, and 3rd all around. 24 Hr. Towing FIELD HOCKEY Complete Detailing In a battle of unbeaten powerhouses, de- Ail Work Guaranteed feated South Plainfield,l-O in overtime. PETERSON PHARMACY Laurie Ippolito won it with a penalty shot 2017 State Hwy. 35 "Serving The Community For 100 Years" with 1:50 left in the first overtime. 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November 15,1991 South Amboy-Sayreville Times 11 Browning drove home the big win- Quade chipped in with two assists ner...Dropped a 1-0 heartbreaker to Metu- each...Shutout by Harrison. 4-0. Eliminated chen in the GMCT final, with the only goal from CJ Group I state semis by Spotswood, coming with 2:44 left...Hammered Union, 3-1. despite a goal by Amy Poland. 3-1 behind three Browning assists, and two BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Garbowski goals... Shutout East Brunswick, Lost to Highland Park, 19-36. Russell 3-0, as Garbowski accounted for all the scor- Boyer finished fourth... Won 22-34 over ing. Keyport. Boyer was 2nd, Nikki Nicholaisen FOOTBALL 3rd. Dave Hess 4th...Lost to Metuchen, 15- Captured a thrilling 15-12 victory over 50. Piscataway. After trailing 12-7 after three GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY quarters, Scott Mish crashed through for a Lost 15-50 to Highland Park as Shannon big time TD, giving the Bombers a 13-12 Reick came in 4th place... Lost to Metuchen lead. He then hauled in a pass from Nick 15-50 as Reick took 4th again. Lordi for the extra points. A superb goal line stand by the Sayreville defense thwarted the Chiefs rally. Eric Warden scored the Blue & Gray's first touchdown, and Tom Roberts POETRY IN MOTION booted the extra point...The Bomb Squad's Would-be poets are welcome to send football express continued to roll, as thev any poems that they feel are interest- romped by the Cougars of Cedar Ridge, 20- ing to the Times. Joe Vigilante, age 10 of South Amboy, and Minnesota Twins Manager, Tom Kelly at 7. Warden, the talented running back car- Yankee Stadium in June, 1991. Joe received autographs from Tom, Dan Gladden, and ried 24 times for 136 yards, and ran for two A.L. Rookie of The Year, Chuck Knoblauch. extra points. Junior quarterback Harry Na- kielny turned in a solid performance, throw- ing a 20-yard touchdown pass to D.J. Cl- eary, and a 13-yard scoring strike to Brian Rathbun. He also ran for a 6yd. score...An (908) 738-1333 (908) 525-8768 air-tight defense, and a six yard touchdown Buy - Sell - Trade pass from Nakielny to Mish, and a Roberts Wood - Cart Sayre - So. Amboy extra point gave Sayreville a 7-0 win over Baseball - Football J.P. Stevens...Lost 3-0 to Woodbridge on a field goal with 21 seconds left. Basketball - Hockey ST. MARY'S BOYS SOCCER ALL NIGHT - ALL DAY Defeated arch-rival Hoffman, 2-1 to DR. CHEAP'S SPORTS CARDS avenge an earlier loss in the Mayor's Cup REPAIR SERVICE match. Anthony DaSilva and Mike Russo scored for the Saints, while Kevin Sturgis 721-3369 Major Household Appliances got Hoffman's goaL.Russo's goal was Currently Buying Commons All Makes • All Models hardly enough, as they fell to New Bruns- wick, 7-1...Lost 4-0 to East Brunswick 1980's & 90's Specialist All Work Guaranteed " ED RUSSELL Tech... Pounded by Highland Park, 7-1. Russo chalked up the lone Eagles goal. 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Alex Munoz scored two goals, Wolff FRUIT BASKETS (908)727-2122 SILKS had two goals and two assists for the win- ners. Cory Wisniewski's goal proved to be the game winner, breaking up a 3-3 halftime EXPERT BANQUET FACILITIES deadlock. Mike Russo and Brian Bohinski each had a goal and an assist for the Birds...Dropped a 1-0 nerve-wracker to BASEBALL GLOVE REPA & MEETING ROOMS Perth Amboy Tech...Lost 3-1 to Piscataway Tech. Kevin Sturgis scored on a penalty available kick...Danny Wunderlich drove home the Re-Lace Your Favorite Mitt Guvs only goal in a 6-1 setback to New Knights of Columbus #426 Brunswick...Shutdown by Colonia, 5-0. REASONABLE RATES - QUICK SERVICE GIRLS SOCCER Tied South River 1-1 on Liz Samul's 308 4th Street goal...Lost 4-0 to East Brunswick FREE ESTIMATES Tech...Plastered Perth Amboy, 8-0, behind South Amboy, N.J. Aneca Matarangelo's hat trick. Tricia Gay connected for two goals, Kelly Kraff a goal (908)525-0527 Call (908)679-5900 or 721-2025 and an assist, Tiffany Tooker and Jen Mc- ..'-. :• "T\>. •• .:•-.• . ... :, -.'•••• •••-••:;, •!••--•• •-•'-•• •:-•- '•• :* -:..-•• :V-->-.--- • ---.:.•• S--: * . • • ..:"••'":': ::'.. :.-':•. '•• • '• November 15,1991 South Amboy-Sayreville Times with a 3-hitter and fanned an unbelievable Russ Stillwagon's Mechanicsville Fire Co. Glory Days in Local Sports 17. Vince Wisniewski belted a single and baseball team won its second successive By Tom Burkard average. Jim Smelas was second with 10 ppg. triple, knocking in two for the Eagles. Bill Babe Ruth League championship... 1972- Editor-in-Chief Other performers were; Stan Kolo, Paul Clayton chipped in with two hits for the The Brothers Inn Slow Pitch Softball team Kurtz. Al Smith, Frank Kurzawa, Ned Mo- winners. Jim Carney lost the tough deci- finished 17-0 regular season, and 4-0 in the 1941-The South River Eagles, behind ran, Bob Boyce... 1961 -The Eagles jayvees sion... 1965-SM squeaked by Hoffman. 3-2 playoffs, for a perfect 21-0 mark and the Right End John "Corkey" Baranowski, de- baseball roster was comprised of; first base- in their first seasonal contest. The Blue & South Amboy championship. Ed feated Delta Phi, 25-0 in a semi-pro tussle, man Jay McKeon. second sacker Rich Am- Gold's winning run scored in the third in- Szatkowski led the team in runs with 24, on December 7th the day that Pearl Harbor bro/iak, shortstop Jay Derent, third base- ning, when Tee O'Connell walked, and first hits 29. and a nifty .547 batting average. was bombed. Baranowski. well-known man Tom Vona, and outfielders Jack sacker Jim Fritz doubled him in. Soph- Ken Wahler crashed three round-trippers, throughout South Amboy, hauled in two Kreiger. George Stramback. and Jim Car- hurler Dan Hansel! was the winning pitcher tops on the squad, and Bill Connors two touchdowns that day...l947-Rudy Neu- ney. On the mound were; Ray Riddell, Jim and whiffed five. Curt Wood, freshman triples, also a team high. Ed Conroy was the mann pitched South Amboy AA to a 4-2 Vida. Al DeRicnzo. The catcher was Art flame-thrower for the Guvs was the loser, ace pitcher with an outstanding 9-0 record Interboro League Baseball championship O'Donnell. and the head coach was Art but turned in an outstanding performance followed by cousin Charlie Conroy who had over South River. He allowed only two hits O'Donnell Sr... 1961-The Saints downed the by fanning 12, and going 3 for 3 at the plate. a not too shabby 6-0 season. Other standout and blasted a homer... 1948-The South Governors, 48-38 in the year's second City Pete Ewtushek and Billy Clayton each players were Joe Castellano, Chet Meinzer. Amboy AAABA baseball team humiliated Scries hookup. Jim Heffernan paced the ripped two hits for Z's men... 1971-Jerry Player-Head Coach Pete Inman, Tom Gor- Irvington, 14-2, to win the state title. Ray Birds with 16 points, while Eugene Lopez Disbrow paced the Enterprise Slow Pitch man. Nick Charmello. Dave Parsons, Joe Stockton hurled a brilliant 3-hitter. The club copped game scoring laurels with 19 points Softball team with a standout .512 avg., and Crowe. Ed O'Leary, and Ken Lyon. Rich was managed by Richie Ryan, and he was in a losing effort. The Hoffman JV's won. 22 hits in route to his 2nd team All-City Klein batted .564, but didn't have enough at assisted by Bill "Smokey" Ryan... 1953- 47-40 as Joe McCarthy scored 15. Joe Pohl Shortfielder selection... 1971-Head Coach bats to qualify for the league title... Marty Dohaney fired a 7-1 hitter to lead St. led SM with 19 markers... 1964-Hoffman's Mary's over St. Rose...l953-Frank O'Brien baseball team tripped the South Saints, 5-4, closed out his three year varsity basketball in their first seasonal fray. Joe Blaha's sui- From The Sports Archives career with 562 points for the Blue & cide squeeze bunt knocked in Dennis Wood Gold...l955-56-St. Mary's jayvees basket- with the winning run. Ed Mackiel's 3-run ball team was coached by Bill Ryan. Tom homer in the bottom of the seventh tied it Leonard was the top scorer with a 14 point for the Guvs. Wood was the winning pitcher i Girls Softball SWEATSHIRT will be given at that time. A copy of the child's birth certificate Registration must be provided at the time of registering. For further info call 908-525-1852 South Amoby girls Softball league manag- ers association will be holding Registration on NOVEMBER 16, 1991 and DE-South Amboy CEMBER 14, 1991 at the AMERICAN LE- GION on David St. From 10 AM - 2 PM Little Fellas There will be "3" DIVISIONS. 7-10 MIDGETS The Little Fellas youth baseball league will feature separate divisions this season - 11-13 JUNIORS one each for 9-10 and 11-12 year olds. 14-18 SENIORS Registration is scheduled for Saturday, These ages must be reached by NO- St. Mary's 1941-42 Basketball State champs. Nov. 23. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the VEMBER 1, 1992. Front row - (1-r) Richie Schultz, Johnny Zebro, John Dowling, Gene South Amboy Clubhouse on George Street. There will be a $20.00 registration fee for OToole (kneeling), Frank Cheeseman, Joe Noble, Coach John Zdanewicz. one child and a $30.00 fee per family, (if Children aged 6-15 are eligible. Cost is Back row - (1-r) Fr. Keenan, Bill Fitzgerald, Frank Jurski, John Norek, Jay more than one child registers) A FREE $20 per single child or $25 per family. Creed, Bing Miller, Ed O'Leary.
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