Hillside Comets suffer 3-game slide amid 15 errors
Hillside Comets drop two of three, fall to 5-7 overall and 1-3 in league after committing 15 errors in the week. Ray Stokes shines with five hits, a 400-foot homer, and eight RBIs in the series, but pitching and defense cost key wins against Rahway, Springfield, and Edison Tech.
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Edison Tech
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Stokes
Walt Hennessy
Hillside
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Tony Lysock
Glen DiLeo
Greg Lies
Denny Pochopin
Pochopin
Brian McNany
Joe Mirto
DiLeo
Barry Fainman
Darryl Lawson
Mike Foley
Seton Hall
Ray Nardo
St. Mary's
Hennessy
Comettes start season with 2-2 mark amid field woes
Hillside Comettes endure a delayed start and rusty play after Easter. Freshman Roseanne Naples shines on the mound and at the plate as Hillside splits three games, including a 13-7 loss to Clark where Napless first two wins at varsity level. coach Kostes cites slumps and field neglect but expects a turnaround with talent.
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Berkeley Heights
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Berkeley
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Mary Milkosky
Rahway
All Quirk
Trackmen Struggle With Depth Amid Injuries
The track team, hit by four key injuries, suffered two 66 65 losses to Berkeley Heights and South Plainfield, leaving them at 4 4. John Allen narrowed on Bob Zuber's scoring record with six firsts and a third across the meets, as coverage notes on page 10.
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Hillside teams land county tourney berths in multiple sports
Hillside high schools earn spots in county tournaments across baseball softball and tennis. Baseball Comets, with a 5-7 mark, secured an at large berth and face St Marys in the opener. JV baseball sits at 8-2 and eye a seed. Softball Comettes, 2-2, draw Ranway in the first round. Tennis coach Tom Chamberlain leads a 7-2 net squad seeking county and state berths as spring arrives.
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Hillside
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Softball tryouts rescheduled for Hillside league
The Hillside Recreation Department says Girls Softball League tryouts, postponed by rain, are set for Saturday May 8 at Conant Street Park. Girls 10 to 12 begin at 10 am and 16 to 15 year olds at 11 am. Residents 10 to 15 must submit a signed application to the Recreation Office. Last year’s players not required to attend, but Junior to Senior division movers must try out. Volunteers for coaches or managers are invited to contact the Recreation Office.
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