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Posted on August 30, 2019June 24, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

Governor Phil Murphy and Colonel Patrick Callahan Honor Elmora Troopers at State Police Headquarters

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WEST TRENTON NJ, Earlier today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan of the New Jersey State Police met with the Little League Elmora Troopers baseball team and their family and friends at the New Jersey State Police Museum and Log Cabin at Division Headquarters to celebrate their inspiring journey to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, P.A.

The Elmora Troopers had to beat the best teams in New Jersey to win the State Championship before heading to Connecticut to play in the Mid-Atlantic Region Championship where they won the tournament, which qualified them to participate in the Little League World Series. The Troopers were one of only eight teams from across the country to make it to the tournament and one of the final four teams in the United States bracket.

Posted on July 22, 2019July 21, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

The Ridgewood 14u (Junior Division) wins Little League Sectionals

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood 14u (Junior Division) won the Little League Sectionals, defeating Randolph 8-0.

Pictured L-R Coach McCarthy, Mike Staiano, William Taylor, Jack Foerch, Lukas Barker, Thomas McCarthy, Daniel Weaver, Jay Wittmaack, Cole Conneen, Bobby Kuenzler, John Gardner, Dane Mikita, Coach Mikita, Chris Baney.

Not pictured, Coach John Foerch

Posted on July 15, 2019July 14, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

New Bridge Baseball History

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by Kevin Wright, Bergen County Historical Society

New bridge landing NJ, Lithographs, based largely upon eyewitness observations and sketches, record the growing popularity of baseball among soldiers, who played games in camp during leisurely interludes of the American Civil War. Baseball grew into a truly national pastime, as both an athletic competition and spectator sport, when returning veterans established the now standardized game in hometowns from coast to coast.

Posted on July 13, 2019July 14, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

“PLAY BALL”The Bergen County Historical Society hosts an old-time Baseball Game Today 11am

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New Bridge Landing NJ, Love baseball? Love history? Step back into yesteryear when the Bergen County Historical Society once again hosts an old-time game in the Meadow at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge. Featuring the Flemington Neshanocks versus the Enterprise Club of New Bridge! It is said that the Enterprise Club was the best base ball team in the County in the 1870’s, can they regain that form after a long lay off?

Experience the crack of wood against leather, the cheers and jeers of the crowd, and baseball the way great-grandpa saw it, when these reenactor teams play with 19th century rules, equipment, and uniforms in an open field. A great way for the family to enjoy America’s game and cap of their Fourth of July celebrations!

Posted on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

14U Ridgewood Raiders Baseball Team Takes District 4 Little League Championship!

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Ridgewood NJ, The 14U boys beat Paramus 5-0 & 4-1 to win District 4. Cheer them on as they move on to play in the Sectionals next Thursday in Sparta.
L-R Mike Staiano, Coach Mikita, Jack Foerch, Dane Mikita, Thomas McCarthy, Jay Wittmaack, Bobby Kuenzler, Daniel Weaver, John Gardner, Lucas Barker, William Taylor, Coach McCarthy, Chris Baney. Not Pictured: Coach Foerch.

Posted on July 7, 2019July 7, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

The Bergen County Historical Society hosts an old-time game in the Meadow at Historic New Bridge Landing

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Posted on July 3, 2019July 2, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood 12U Raiders Little League District 4 Champs

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Ridgewood NJ, Congratulations to the 12U Raiders on their Little League District 4 Championship Win!

Players: Scarlett Seybold, Lauren Cochierre Erin Eltzholtz, Breanne Dowd, Hannah Johnson, Olivia Favieri, Claire Hamel, Danielle Haas, Sammy Lee, Ashley Coviello, Lauren Bond, Lucia Mastellone, Brynn Murray

Coaches: Glenn Hamel, Patti Dyrhaug, Mike Dyrhaug

Team Manager: Cara Murray (not pictured)

Posted on June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Ron Swoboda will be appearing at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, July 1st at 6:00pm

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Ridgewood NJ, Ron Swoboda will be appearing at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, July 1st @ 6:00pm
Swoboda a member of the “1969 Miracle Mets”, Ron Swoboda, will sign his new book: Here’s the Catch

Posted on June 16, 2019June 15, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Bergen County Historical Society Picks Team for Vintage Baseball Game

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New Bridge Landing NJ, for Bergen County Historical Society gentlemen from River Edge stepped up to the plate to form a team for Vintage Baseball for the game with the Flemington Neshanocks on July 13.

First meeting was last night. Thanks Mike Ginch for putting us in touch with these players! BCHS Joe Restivo and Sean Hennessy will be joining the team too, to form The Enterprise Club of New Bridge. We met Sean O’Leary, Steven Baxter, Ken Schuff plus six more fellows.

Game takes place at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ, 11 am-2 pm. $10 adults, $5 students.

Posted on June 2, 2019June 3, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Vintage Baseball at Historic New Bridge Landing

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Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Ridgewood Takes Bergen County Tournament Championship

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Demarest NJ, the Ridgewood Maroons captured the 61st Bergen County Tournament championship . Ninth-seeded Ridgewood, took on 10th-seeded St. Joseph of Montvale in the final. Ridgewood scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning en route to a 10-7 comeback victory in front of a packed crowd in Demarest. The Maroons captured their first Bergen County Tournament title , making their first appearance since losing to St. Joseph in 1986.

Posted on May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Ridgewood Maroons Reach County Finals for the First Time in 32 years

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Demarest NJ, Getting a three-run burst in the fifth inning was all it took , for the ninth-seeded Ridgewood Maroons ,earned a 3-0 shutout win in a game dominated by pitching over fifth-seeded St. Mary of Rutherford in the semifinal round of the Bergen County Tournament on Saturday at Demarest.

This ends a Ridgewood’s 32-year drought for the Maroons reaching Bergen County Tournament final . The Maroons will take on St, Joseph at Saturday May 25th 1 pm at home.

Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Baseball Hall of Fame Member, Cal Ripken, Jr at Bookends May 14th

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Ridgewood NJ, Baseball Hall of Fame Member, Cal Ripken, Jr. will be appearing at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, May 14th @ 5:00pm
to sign his new book:Just Show Up . Event is Limited to the first 250 people who buy the book from Bookends.

Posted on April 27, 2019April 27, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

RBSA Opening Day Parade and Family Fun Fair

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Ridgewood NJ, The Parade will kick off from Wilsey Square on Saturday, April 27th at 9 am and finish at the Bandshell at Veteran’s Field where the first pitch will be thrown out to start the season. The Family Fun Fair will follow the Opening Ceremony. Come out and enjoy the day!

Posted on January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

On this Day in 1865 the United States Abolished Slavery

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photo courtesy of the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center

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Ridgewood NJ, on this day in 1865, the United States of America abolished slavery with passage of the 13th Amendment!It was the first amendment to the Constitution in more than 60 years, as the initial 12 amendments occurred shortly after the Constitution was adopted.

There were still approximately 40,000 slaves remaining in Kentucky alone were freed by the 13th Amendment.”Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”

The 13th amendment, along with the 14th & 15th, is one of the trio of Civil War amendments that greatly expanded the civil rights of Americans.

Today also marks what would have been Jackie Robinson’s 100th birthday. In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first black player in the most popular sport in America, and helped change the way the country thought about racial integration.

If is often said the ,Babe Ruth changed baseball , while Jackie Robinson changed America.

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