Monthly Archives: June 2008

All-star teams

By admin | Published: June 13, 2008 | Comments closed
The Varsity 845 baseball all-star teams are scheduled to be released June 29, though this could change. We pick three teams FROM OUR CIRCULATION AREA, each consisting of two pitchers, one catcher, four infielders (could be all at one position) and three outfielders (same deal). As I write this, NOTHING had been determined. We don’t [...]
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Bringing the heat

By admin | Published: June 10, 2008 | Comments closed
Wow, it sure was hot out there Monday. Gotta tell you, this scribe was ill-prepared for it. A big shout out to Cornwall assistant Guy Maisonet, who hooked me up with some much-needed Gatorade. I got you Tuesday, buddy. I know nobody cares about that, so here’s something they should care about: Gutty effort out [...]
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Circling the bases

By admin | Published: June 5, 2008 | Comments closed
I just got off the phone Wednesday night with Cornwall coach Tom Fanning, who I consider a friend – and that’s why he said he was calling me. The Cornwall kids circled the bases twice after beating Saugerties for the Section 9 Class A baseball title on Tuesday – with the Saugerties kids lined up along [...]
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"The main event"

By admin | Published: June 4, 2008 | Comments closed
Cornwall-Saugerties for the Section 9 Class A title lived up to its billing Tuesday. Cornwall sophomore Scott McClennan pitched a great game, his team made few mistakes and won 7-5. Check out Chet Gordon’s photo of Dylan Babcock laying down that key bunt in the sixth. Just like Cornwall is happy to have Babcock, we’re [...]
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One champ crowned; two finals set

By admin | Published: June 1, 2008 | Comments closed
Chapel Field put up an 11-pack in the first inning, and went on to beat Coleman 12-5 in the D final. A couple of points here: Say what you want about the level, but Joe Schlegel and the Menendez brothers, Zac and Dan, could play on any team around here. This team has a shot [...]
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