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Paramus 8U Little League Team Honored for Winning State Championship!

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Paramus NJ, it was a remarkable summer for Paramus’ 8U Little League Team. What began on June 18 with a group of youngsters eager to play baseball culminated in a state championship on August 3. To recognize their incredible achievement, Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Borough Council honored the team on October 1 in a special ceremony. The Mayor joked that in years to come, these young players will be reminiscing about their victory over a few “sodas” at Biagio’s.

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RHS Alum Anthony Stephan Drafted by Cincinnati Reds in 2024 MLB Draft

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Ridgewood NJ, Anthony Stephan, a standout outfielder from the University of Virginia and an RHS Alum from the Class of 2021, has been selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 389th overall pick in the 13th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The exciting news came on Tuesday night, marking a significant milestone in Stephan’s baseball career.

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Bergen County Historical Society hosts Vintage Baseball in the Meadow This Saturday

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Ridgewood NJ, love baseball and history? Then bring your chair, cooler and sunscreen to Historic New Bridge Landing as the Bergen County Historical Society hosts Vintage Baseball in the Meadow on Saturday, July 13th, 11 am -2 pm, 1201 Main Street River Edge, NJ.
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Step Back in Time with Vintage Baseball at Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge NJ, if you love baseball and history, mark your calendar for Saturday, July 13th, and head to Historic New Bridge Landing for an unforgettable day. From 11 am to 2 pm, the Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) will host a Vintage Baseball event at 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ 07661.

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Field of Nightmares – Baseball/softball diamonds losers in $700k field lighting project at Ridgewood’s Vets Field

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Ridgewood NJ, 3 of the 4 baseball/softball diamonds at Ridgewood’s Veteran’s Field will not be included in the coming $700k LED field lighting project. Only 1 diamond will be lit, the varsity baseball diamond. However, all fields designated for soccer play will be lit along with the varsity baseball diamond.

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Westwood Breathes Life Back into “Field of Dreams” Ball Field ,Brookside Park

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Westwood NJ,  Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo thanked the Westwood Baseball Association, Westwood DPW Superintendent Rick Woods , Westwood Recreation Director Gary Buchheister and Westwood Councilman Anthony Greco ( Council Liaison to both Westwood DPW and Westwood Recreation) for breathing life back into this “field of dreams” at Brookside Park.

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The 71st Opening Day Ridgewood Baseball and Softball Association Parade

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Ridgewood NJ,the opening day of the Ridgewood Baseball and Softball Association Season was kicked off by the  71st Annual Opening Day Parade and Family Fun Day . The parade started at the Ridgewood Train Station at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 20th and made its way  its way down East Ridgewood Avenue , ending at Veterans Field for a fun family celebration with food trucks, inflatables, music, vendors, varsity baseball and softball games, and more.

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Ridgewood Baseball Coach Kurt Hommen Picks Up His 600th Win

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Ridgewood NJ, Kurt Hommen achieved another significant milestone in his illustrious coaching career, solidifying his place as one of North Jersey’s most successful baseball coaches.

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Ridgewood Baseball and Softball Association’s 71st Annual Opening Day Parade

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Baseball and Softball Association’s 71st Annual Opening Day Parade and Family Fun Day will kick off at the Ridgewood Train Station at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 20th and wind its way through the Village, ending at Veterans Field for a fun family celebration with food trucks, inflatables, music, vendors, varsity baseball and softball games, and more.

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Grass Substitute Called AstoTurf Made Its First Appearance at Astrodome in 1966

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Ridgewood NJ, on April 18, 1966, baseball history took a significant turn as the Astros faced off against the Dodgers in their home opener at the Astrodome in Houston. This game marked the first Major League contest played on artificial turf, which initially covered only the infield. Despite the Dodgers emerging victorious with a 6-3 win, this groundbreaking event paved the way for a revolution in ballpark surfaces. Over the next half-century, artificial turf experienced both a rise and a fall in popularity within Major League Baseball. Tug McGraw of the Mets, whose biography is titled “Screwball,” was asked if he preferred grass or AstroTurf: “I don’t know, I’ve never smoked AstroTurf.”

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Ridgewood Baseball Softball Association 12u Raiders Black Team Heads to Cooperstown

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Baseball Softball Association 12u Raiders Black team spirit wear SALE! Stock up on all your Ridgewood essentials just in time for baseball season! There is something for everyone!

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Westwood School Security Officer and Proud Dad Takes Hillsdale Hawks to the Little League World Series

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Westwood NJ, on behalf of Westwood Police Department Chief Michael R. Pontillo and all of the members of the Westwood Police Department, we would like to feature an “employee spotlight” which highlights some of the summer work of SLEO III Greg Stalb, who works providing security for Berkeley Elementary School.

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NJ State Police Detective To Donate his Salary from a 1 Day Minor League Baseball Contract to Purchase a New Wheelchair for 11-year-old

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Trenton NJ, NJ State Police Detective Hidalgo will receive a 1-day contract to play with the Miners and will donate his salary to purchase a new semi-powered wheelchair for 11-year-old Cash Klem, who suffers from Cerebellar Ataxia. Hidalgo is going to have incentives-based donations based on his performance! Before you see Detective Hidalgo on the field with the Miners, you can catch him on the field for the Battle of the Badges Softball Game at 4:00 pm! Get your tickets for the event here: https://ow.ly/kqIi50Pkz7Z

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UPDATE: Former Mahwah Baseball Star Get Drafted by the Boston Red Sox

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Mahwah NJ,  University of Virginia junior Kyle Teel and former Mahwah High School star was selected by the Boston Red Sox with the No. 14 overall pick of Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft.
As a four-year starter at Mahwah, Teel was named Gatorade New Jersey High School Player of the Year in 2020. In his final season at Mahwah, his junior year, he batted .574 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs. He was rated as New Jersey’s top prospect in the class of 2020 by multiple organizations.

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