Final year of Jeff sports
Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth announced closure and renaming at the end of the 1976-77 school year. The piece reviews a proud era across football, basketball, soccer, tennis, hockey, track, and baseball, highlighting key players, season records, and notable playoff performances.
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Thomas Jefferson High School
Elizabeth
Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson Minutemen
Seton Hall University
Bloomfield High
Kelly Tripucka
Minutemen
Tony Wilson
Jeff
Scotch Plains
Plainfield High
Bloomfield
Thomas Jefferson
Linden
Plainfield
Silver Union
West Side
Cranford
Jeffmen
Union
Rit Frietas
Westfield
Jay
Dave Costello
Penn
Dave Myles
Alfreddo Lazzary
Darnell Huffin
Elizer Pantoja
Local softball tourney crowns eight awardees at Warinanco Park
At the 1977 Greater Elizabeth early slow pitch tournament, Locust Inn won the top team trophy and 17 individual trophies, Bell Lounge placed second with a trophy and 17 individual trophies, Allen Carpet took third, Frenchy's was fourth, Pat's Tavern earned the team sportsmanship trophy, John Hibbs of Locust Inn was MVP, Rick Lensicki of Bell Lounge was MVP runner up, Paul Buckett of Allen Carpet was outstanding batter, and Steve Lyle of Frenchy's was outstanding fielder.
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Union County
Jesse Conyers
Darnell Huffin
Dave Myles
Highland Park
Greater Elizabeth
Elizabeth Recreation Department
Warinanco Park
Locust Inn
Bell Lounge
Phy
Allen Carpet
Frenchy's
Pat's Tavern
John Hibbs
Rick Lensicki
Paul Buckett
Steve Lyle
Giants Stadium to host Army Notre Dame renewal in 1977
Four game schedule at Giants Stadium includes Army Notre Dame renewal on Oct 15 with Cadets Corps march on. Rutgers opens season Sept 2 versus Penn State, followed by Sept 10 Howard versus Florida A and M. Final slate features Pittsburgh defending champion against Army on Nov 12 under coach Jackie.
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Giants Stadium
Army-Notre Dame
Robert G Harter
New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority
Cadets Corps
Rutgers
Penn State
Howard
Florida A & M
Pittsburgh
Army
Pitt
Jackie
Community center seeks youth focus after Dorsett and Majors departures
Sherrill center plans to keep national spotlight by engaging youths despite Tony Dorsett’s graduation and Coach Johnny Majors’ exit. Tickets available via Ticketrun agencies in New Jersey New York and eastern Pennsylvania and at Giants Stadium Gate A daily 9:30 to 4:30 or by mail College Football Box 512 East Rutherford NJ 07073. Prices for Sept 2 Penn State game listed with various discounts. The director David Klurman outlines summer programs for upper elementary students and teens at the William H. Buie Community Center, including ceramics, ping pong, basketball, volleyball, and periodic low cost bus trips starting July 15 to Forest Lodge with $4 sign up and provided meals. Information line (201) 935-8500.
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Sherrill
Tony Dorsett
Johnny Majors
Newderney
New York
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Giants Stadium
East Rutherford
Penn State
David Klurman
William H. Buie
Klurman
Howard
Florida
Hillside
Summer youth soccer leagues planned in Hillside
Pere Humanik announces two division summer soccer for pre teens and older girls in Hillside. Junior league 9 to 12 runs Tuesday and Thursday with registration June 30 to July 7. Girls 13 and older play Monday and Wednesday with games at Conant Park July 11. Clinics Wednesdays hosted by Mike Palivoda at Conant Park.
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Pere Humanik
Direction of Recreation
Hillside
Humanik
Conant Park
Mike
Palivoda
Hillside pool offers films courses and dances this summer
Pool Commissioner and Mayor announce a busy season at the Hillside pool. A Disney feature Tom Sawyer opens the season on June 30 at 8 30 pm with free admission for members and a snack bar. Courses include Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation July 19 21 26 28 by Marc Friedman Hillside Ambulance Squad, a 52 hour advanced first aid course open to all residents, and a Senior Life Saving course. Also an Adult Swim and Stay Fit program and beginners to advanced swim lessons starting July 18 at 9 30 am. Teen dances July 29 and adult dance July 30. Pool membership applications still being accepted.
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Segal
Marc Friedman
Hillside Ambulance Squad
Hillside
Board of Swimming Pool Commissioners
Barry Segal
Fundamentals of Tennis course offered at Kean College
Basic tennis openings are available in an eight session course offered by the Center for Continuing Education at Kean College of New Jersey. The class runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. July through July 28 with a $30 fee. Instructor is Dolores Shiposh. Register at 527-2210 or 527-2163.
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Center For Continuing Education
Kean College of New Jersey
Dolores Shiposh
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William Mitchell, Jr
Plainfield High School
New Jersey Meadowlands
Giants
Neptune
Peterson
Rahway Hamilton
Meadowlands
Burnett Davis
Joe Costa
Costa
Edison Tech
East Side
Tee Jay
Williams Field
Roselle Catholic
Michael Peterson
Pat Duffy
Lion's
St. Mary's
Jose Garcia
Community Center
Dave Klurman
L. A
Leroy Jackson
Brian Towns
Unico National
New Jersey
Brian Piccolo
College Inn
Robert Casciola
Princeton University
Joseph F. Cantalupo
Nicholas Giordano
Sal Lomonaco
Loca Union
Frank Gagliano
Rutgers University
Notre Dame
Roselle
Union County Park Commission
Ash Brook
Galloping Hill
Kenilworth
Raritan Road
Kenilworth Boulevard
Lou German
Baldassano
Ted Sendler
Pat Casale
Gail Flamm
Lmited Soda
West Hillside
Ackage
North Broad
MAJOR
B'nai Brith
Elks
Jaycees
Lions
K.c
Rotary
Dodgers
Mets
Astros
Red Sox
Yankees
Tigers Indians
Mayfair Theatre
Broad ST
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Bloy Street
Kean
Star Auto Electric
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