Chester Fishing Rodeo Opens Saturday in Stevenson Property
The Chester City Recreation Board hosts its 18th annual Fishing Rodeo on the Stevenson property beside Ridley Creek. Registration runs 8 to 9 am with fishing 9 to 11 am for kids under 16. Prizes donated by merchants and the Delaware Valley Gun Club.
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Chester City Recreation Board
Stevenson
Ridley Creek
Providence Road
Chestnut Street
Rec Bureau
Delaware Valley Gun Club
Shorty” Manning
Charlie Lentz
Rec
Earl Blazinski
Leonard's Knee-Hi baseball team claims 19 4 season
Swarthmarwood Delca Knee-His win the Ridley Township Knee-Hi Division finishing 19-4 after an 0-1 start. Brian Leonard goes 10-1 with two no hitters and a one hitter while Steve Revak leads at .574. John Ominski manages the squad as Frank O'Brien and Travis Levin coach.
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Our Lady of Peace
Knee - Hi
Swarthmarwood
Ridley Township
Swarthmarwod
Brian Leonard
Sharon Hill
Prospect Park
Leonard
Kevin Colbert
Bernie Colbert
Steve Revak
Calbert
John Ominski
Paul Marta
Jim Fleagle
John O’brien
John T. O’brien
Frank Montgomery
Mark Wertiman
Joe Volpone
Dave Surplus
Kevin Shields
Mark Rodgers
Steve DeFelice
John Jorgenson
George Shoener
Kevin Campbell
Jim Bayer
Frank O'Brien
Travis Levin
Collins Mackrey Qualify for AAU Nationals in Delaware County
Collins and Mackrey earned spots to compete at the AAU Junior Olympic Nationals after standout showings at the Eastern Regionals. Collins clocked 19.4 in the 180 yard lows and 14.8 in the 120 yard highs while Mackrey delivered a 21-6 long jump and 10.3 in the 100 yard dash, earning medals for Delaware County athletes alongside others from Ridley Swarthmore Chichester and Philadelphia clubs.
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Meadville
Brucejaau
Hanson
Ins
Delaware
New/Meadville
Delphia
Abington
Chester High
Jersey
Collins
Stephens
John Mackrey
Mackrey
AAU
Chester
Darby
Tennessee
Delaware County
Chester’ High
West Chester
Thejand
Amateur Athletic Union
Ftom
Thelvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Reggie Barron
Philadelphia
John Gordon
Ridley High
Karen Moller
Swarthmore
Cliff Harris
Chichester High
Washington, D. C
Virginia
Swarthmore Wins Inaugural Girls Track Meet
Swarthmore-Swarthmore tops 65 points to win the first annual Invitational Track Meet for girls. Theresa Thomas of Chester and Andrea Kawaliczyk of Springfield each win two events, with Swarthmore and Chester also claiming multiple wins across age groups and relays. Rita Peranteau and Terri Heath lead Springfield performances in 100 and long jump events.
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Swarthmore
Springfield
Chester
Theresa Thomas
Andrea Kawaliczyk
Sue Dunton
Danita Miller
Carolyn Holmes
Barbara iGorgas
Karen Moller
Debra Hill
Tina Harper
Pestis Springfield
Rita Peranteau
Terri Heath
Vicky Heath
Chester Youth Baseball Tourney Opens With 14 Teams
The Chester Youth Baseball Tournament starts with 14 teams including Our Lady of Peace Norris, Barry Caton, and James Handy among players from Delaware and local clubs. First rounds run Friday night into Monday with matches at the Chester Central Little League site, sponsored by Disciascio and Forest Staples.
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Chester
Our Lady of
Disciascio
Forest Staples
Beardley
Ron ‘Smith
Gleague
Chesters Michaels
Ed Carter
Ted
Central Little League
Bob Webb
James Garnett
Harry Johnson
Power Hits Pace Lansdowne in 5-4 Victory
In a weekend tournament, Lansdowne edged Springfield Brookside 5-4 as Power hitters led Rockland area teams. The event features Concord Baseball League of Wilmington and Nether Providence All-Stars among others with games scheduled Friday through Tuesday.
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Concord Baseball League
Wilmington
Del
Nether Providence All - Stars
Brandywine Bays Club
Hillto Baseball League
Irepettaca
Lansdowne
Mike Marinchak
Pete Castle West
Prospect Park
Rollins
Dave
Jerry DeNight
Chester
Eston Fred Winner
al ‘Walker
Nationals
Americans
David Taylor
Bill Miller
Senior Bowlers State Meeting at Conchester Bowl
A meeting of the Conchester Seniors Bowling League for men 55 and over will be held Wednesday at Conchester Bowlers. Plans for the coming season and the trip to the state tournament will be discussed. Newcomers are welcome.
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Ufper Chichester
Conchester
Uoon
Three Eagles unsigned at Reading camp as Lang signs
Reading PA AP five veterans remain unsigned Lang signs 1968 contract headaches hold ups keep Tom Woodeshick and Gary Ballman from camp Eagles stress passing game and defense Kuharich notes five quarterbacks are handy to have around in camp despite likely cuts before season start
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Reading
Philadelphia Eagles
Izzy Lang
Lang
Eagles
Tom Woodeshick
Gary Ballman
Joe Kuharich
Kuharich
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Ernie
Sun Hill
Heidi von Hildaberg
Heidi
Don Dodds
Yankee Wopper
Rocky Calovito
Swarthmorwood Delca
Jeluxe Champio
Tena Stor
Firestone
P.M. Fast
Gary Player
Collins, Mackrey
Kawaliczyk, Thomas
Ray Dormer Jr
Joe
Bill Logan
James Kessler
Lorourke Townsend
James
Griffith
Richard Powell
Dean
Jatin Roh Walker
Trididt
Lee ‘Ott
Pace Lansdowne
John Paddock
Steve Cameron
Marshall Thomas
Charles Vaccaro
Kirby Mitchell
Brian Sullivan
Gary Boyce
Larry Sacco
Frank May
Mike Mills
James Rice
Concord
Nether Providence
Brandywine
New Castle West
Elsmere
Chester Americans
Chester Nationals
New Castle East
Delco
Brookside
Batterias
Shack Avidrice
Meats
Palo Service
INC
Port Orford
G.A
G.K.S
Army
Billiards
Garcia-Platy
Shih Osoe le
Ieee Lett
Emttaetit
TJ Leather Camp Macassins
S & Boys
Dacron
Johnny Roberts
Irons & 2
Woods
Spalding Ralston
Club Comparto
Stores
Healthways Scuba
Edg
Wood Sts
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