reach second base on long ed a base clearing double John Chupko each had 3 St. Michael won a close Jamie Fisher to the rescue Catch This. singles, and was assisted in the 6th inning to insure hits. For St. Henry, Tom 10-9 decision over St. to shut down the by the strong infield play the victory. Jeff McCann, Ken Shively, Anne. Ed Sweeney went 4 Highlanders while 209 for 5 with 3 RBFs, and scored 3 more times for for 5 runs in the sixth and of Ken Kimble (SS) and Blazowski gained the vic- and Bob Pielhau all had a Dean Talcott also had 4 the 13-8 win. Pat won 9-8. John Cermele D.J. Marchalonis (2nd). tory, allowing seven hits, two- game. hits. For St. Michael, Pete Hamilton, Noel Sir- got the win, Phil Wein the On June 15, SPF five walks, while striking St. Michael beat St. De Cristofaro had 2 hits dashney and John Steele save and three hits. travelled to Clark and out 13 Summit batters. Louis 5 to 2 with Karl with 2 runs and 4 RBI's, all had three hit games. Final Standings emerged with a 7-0 vic- Grossman's 3 for 3 with 3 and Jim Leavitt went 2 for Fisher gained the win in tory. A tight pitching duel St. Bart's runs score, and Jim 1. Tigers &A's 11-4 2 with 2 RBI's. relief to record his first between SPF's Mike Ew- Oldtimers Softball Leavitt's 3 RBI perfor- 2. Cubs 10-5 The old cliche that good Legion victory. Post 209 g ing and Clark's Jim Bierne The Oldtimers com- mances leading the way. 4. Pirates & Cards 6-9 pitching stops good hitting and Springfield met in D was shattered in the 4th pleted another full week For St. Louis, Captain 6. Angels 1-14 was true in the St. Louis 7 their traditional Father's and 5th innings when SPF of play. Three hit perfor- Marty Lillis, went 3 for 3. w to 4 victory over St. Day twinbill. The first Jr. American Legion scored a total of six times. mances by Bob Elmi, Bill St. Edward looked like Charles. Pete game saw a great pitching The SPFHS Junior Leading the offense were Stephens, John Hughes, a powerhouse team when American Legion baseball Matt Berkowitz, who they beat St. Lawrence 11 Vanderheyden kept the St. matchup as 209 sent Sir- U and Norm Stumpf led St. dashney out to the mound team upped its record to drove in 2 runs in the 4th, Paul to a 13-9 victory over to 6. Frank Gatti had 3 Charles batters off stride 4-2 with key victories over and D.J. Marchalonis hits (2 for extra bases), 2 all game. For St. Louis, while Springfield had their St. John. Bob Lorenz and ace Ed Utset ready to stop Rahway, Clark and Sum- who drove in 2 runs in the John Hughes each had 3 runs scored, and 3 RBI's. Tom Uber had 2 hits and 2 mit last week. 5 th. Ken Kimble added Emitt O'Hara went 3 for 4 RBI's, and Ludwig Erb hit the SPF streak. Spr- RBI's. For St. John, Steve ingfield scored to take a On June 13, SPF played two hits to the SPF cause. Murano went 3 for 4 with with 2 RBI's. The two doubles, knocked in Rahway and emerged with Mike Ewing finished highlight of the game one run, and scored 1-0 lead in the second inn- 5 RBI's. The same day ing but John Steele and Ed a hardfought 9-6 victory: with 5 . Two saw St. Anne beating St. came in the first inning another. For St. Charles, which earned starting pit- walks allowing four hits when Brian Kelleher was Walt Metzger and Joe Barlow knocked home 209 Steven in an old fashioned runs in the fourth. SPF cher Shawn Deyo his first was aided greatly by fine pitching duel. The final able to tag up three bases Romash each had two victory of the season. defensive play by Kimble on Jim Malfetti's long hits. 209 scored three more score was 3 to 2. Winning times in the fifth to gain a Deyo went five innings, and Marchalonis; who , Fred Chemidlin, sacrifice fly. George Kun- St. Edward beat St. walking two, striking out turned their second double drat had a two-hit, two- Henry 7 to 4. For St. Ed- 5-1 win. Sirdashney left not only kept the opposi- with a 2-0 record and three and allowing six hits. play in 2 games. tion to only 2 runs, but run, two-RBI game for St. ward, Frank Gatti finish- Jeff Blazowski pitched the Lawrence. ed his hot-hitting week by showed that the injury is On June 16, SPF met went 2 for 2 at the plate. really healing well. In the last two innings, earning Summit and had to come In an unfortunate occur- St. Steven beat St. Paul going 4 for 4 (with a triple, his second save of the 9 to 2. Tony Yarussi had a , and 2 singles) second game, it was Kyle from behind with 5 runs in rence, Captain Joe Bilcher to the hill against season. Offensively, SPF the bottom of the 6th inn- McEvoy, sustained a two hits (both with 2 RBI's and 2 runs was led by Matt Berkowitz doubles)with 2 runs and 2 scored. Jim Malfetti went Al Digrado. Springfield ing to gain a 9-5 victory. broken leg and will be out got to Bilcher in the third (three hits and three SPF's offense was led by for the rest of the season. RBI's, and pitcher, Joe 2 for 3 with 3 RBI's. For RBI's), Ken Kimble (2 St. Henry, Ken Shively and scored three times. Rameek Wright who had St. Charles beat St. Roglieri, helped his pit- hits) and Rameek Wright. went 2 for 2 with a run 209 came back to get two hits and two RBI's; Henry 10 to 2. For St. ching by going 3 for 3 with Lamont Gonzalez led the and an RBI, and Mike within 3-2 but Springfield and Lamont Gonzalez Charles, Bill Mirto went 4 2 RBI's. For St. Paul, defense by throwing out Michalisin knocked in two scored again and took a who scored three runs, for 4, and Dan Shinder- slugger Bill Stephens hit a two runners attempting to perfect 3 for 3. runs. 4-2 lead. Bilcher toughen- stole four bases and lash- man, Bill Canata, and ed up as the locals tied the score 4-4 in the fifth. SPF Post 209 got out of two jams with The Post 209 American fine defensive plays and Legion baseball team got the teams went to extra in- off to a fast start in the nings. In the first extra in- Union County American ning, Mark Dambaugh hit Legion Baseball League a double down the line in I just this past week. The team, left. After a Jamie Vircik now at 5-0, will invade walk, Pat Hamilton hit Clark tonight in a key the ball to center as Utset matchup. misplayed it and Dam- overdrew After defeating Mor- baugh scored the go ahead ristown in a non-league run. Bilcher shut down game, Post 209 defeated Springfield and SPF 209 my Union 3-0 as Noel Sir- completed the sweep and dashney continued to ended the day atop Union comeback after an early County with a 5-0 slate. season injury. Sirdashney, checking The defense has been who was voted to the All Union County team last great so far this season. week for his high school One of SPF 2O9's keys, account. play, allowed a strong Eric Michalisin went down Union team only 3 hits with an injury and should and 2 walks as he coasted, be out two weeks. But An- Sometimes it happens ... only throwing 80 pitches dy Brown and Frank Cuc- you accidentally overdraw. in the game. SPF 209 got caro have been doing a all the runs they would fine job. But this woman needn't need in the first inning, Clark will be a tough worry. with Sirdashney helping opponent as they have five She has our overdraft protection for her United National his own cause by knocking wins in the early season. home Jamie Vircik with On Friday night, Post 209 personal checking account. the first run. Pat goes to Swanstrom Field We call it Handi-Reserve. Hamilton singled to bring in Union for an 8 P.M. home Sirdashney as the game. Then on Sunday the When she overdraws, funds are automatically transferred locals then let the defense road trip continues in to her account." do the job. Hamilton and Kenilworth for a twinbill It's a wonderful service. Sirdashney both had two starting at 10:30 A.M. at hit games. Post 3 of the high school field on Apply for it at any of our Westfield came to town 14th street. Memorial offices. and Kyle Bilcher followed Field is the place Monday the lead from Sirdashney night as Cranford is the and shut down Westfield opponent. Smile .. • you have for another 3-0 win. Ed The Post 209 baseball Barlow scored the first run team will play a 24 game in the second inning on an regular season schedule. Handi-Reserve! while Bilcher allow- Come out and support the ed only 3 hits. Bilcher, team, made up of local who made the All Con- Varsity Players. For infor- ference team at Im- mation on the upcoming maculata, walked five into games, call Manager Lcc the seventh as Jamie Fusselman at 322-2034. Fisher came on for the Coaches Corner - Con- save. Noel Sirdashney was ID gratulations to three again the top hitter, going former Legion Players on 2-3. Berkeley Heights NATIONAL making it to the NCAA came to town with their tourney. Chris McAlindin BANK ace Chris Roof ready. SPF 'Subject to finance charges, terms and conditions with Rutgers, Ralph FOR ALL THE THINGS 209 was not a gracious of your Handi-Reserve aKreemcnt. THAT COUNT Russo with Lafayette, and host as the team scored 10 Jeff Hammonds of Stan- times in the first inning. Banking OfAcfii Bramhburic • Bridxctvalrr • Fantvood • llrrrn Brook • I'lainfirld U) • Soulh I'lainfirld • Warrrn V 7.'6 5000 ford all played on the But Berkeley would not •ILVIDIKt DIVIUONi Brlvidrrr • Harmony • 475 2107 ILAMSTOWN DIVISION! BlnrMown • Cobblrwood • Knuwllnn • .162 el»t> same 209 team that won HUNTHDON DIVIIIONi Annandalf • Bunnvalr • Califon • Oldwick • 8.12 21.11 die as starter Kevin Filip- Tnul Dtpartmtnti Hudnunrlttt riainfield • Rrfiunuf OIVUM Annandale and Knnwlton or by appmnlmrnl al any Branch Office the County title in 1987. ski got into control pro- Roselle game that was blems and the score went rained out will be part of a to 10-8. Again it was M»mb«FDI.C Equal Opportunity L«nd»r July 17 twinbill at home.

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