PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Down, 5-2, with one out in the ninth inning, Rutgers loaded the bases, but the Scarlet Knights’ rally fell short as the Blue Hens escaped with a 5-3 victory in baseball action Wednesday afternoon at Bainton Field.

Delaware (11-19) surged out to an early advantage with a four-run first inning off Rutgers starter Tony Wargo (New Providence, N.J.). The Blue Hens strung together four hits, capped by a two-run single from Chris Nehl down the left-field line to build their lead.

Wargo settled down after the first, however, giving up just three hits the rest of the day. He retired the final nine batters he faced in order, spanning the fifth through the seventh innings.

The Blue Hens manufactured a run in the third to push their lead to 5-0.

Meanwhile, Delaware starter Corey Crispell didn’t give up his first hit until two outs into the third inning when Vic Cegles (Phoenix, Ariz.) singled through the left side.

The Scarlet Knights got some timely hitting in the fourth, however, as freshman Jaren Matthews (Teaneck, N.J.) came up with men on first and second and delivered a ball to the wall in right-center field for a two-run double to score Dan Betteridge (Sewell, N.J.) (walk) and Jarred Jimenez (Monroe, N.J.) (hit by pitch) to cut the lead to 5-2.

The Scarlet Knights threatened again in the sixth off newly-inserted David Slovak, putting runners on the corners with two outs, but Vinnie Sangemino (Nutley, N.J.) was caught in a run down trying to steal second base for the final out.

In the eighth, RU put runners on first and second with one out with Jimenez, the Scarlet Knights’ cleanup hitter, at the plate. Jimenez hit a hard grounder up the middle but Blue Hen second baseman Kyle Davis made a nice stop and started an inning-ending double play to end the threat.

Pinch hitter Jon Gossard (Harrington Park, N.J.) started the RU rally in the ninth with a leadoff walk and moved to second on a Luis Feliz (New Brunswick, N.J.) single through the left side. Pinch hitter Pat Biserta (Point Pleasant, N.J.) then drew a walk to load the bases as Delaware made the call to their bullpen to bring in reliever Joe Tebaldi. Cegles hit a hard grounder back up the middle to score a run but Davis made another nice stop to prevent further damage and get a crucial out at second base on the fielder’s choice. With two outs, runners on the corners and Donny Callahan (Sparta, N.J.), representing the winning run, at the plate, Tebaldi struck the Scarlet Knight out to end the rally and pick up the hard-fought save.

Crispell (1-3) got the win in five innings of work with just two hits allowed and two runs to go along with five strikeouts, while Wargo (1-2) took the loss in a career-long-tying seven-inning outing that included five runs on seven hits and four strikeouts. Tebaldi represented the fifth and final pitcher for the Blue Hens as the hurler picked up his first save of the season in 0.2 innings of work.

Senior Matt Patterson (Passaic, N.J.) and Ryan Beard (Point Pleasant, N.J.) combined for two scoreless innings of relief for RU in the eighth and ninth innings, respectively. The Scarlet Knights’ four hits on the afternoon were the second-lowest of the season.

Rutgers travels to Washington, D.C. this weekend for a three-game series at BIG EAST-foe Georgetown, beginning Friday at 3:00 p.m.

CAMDEN (April 7, 2008) – Rowan University senior lefty Joe Cichy (Vineland, NJ/St. Augustine Prep) took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Profs escaped a late Rutgers-Camden rally to beat the Scarlet Raptors, 4-2, in a New Jersey Athletic Conference makeup game Monday afternoon at Campbell’s Field.

Rowan, which is ranked 16th in the latest ABCA/Collegiate Baseball Top 25 poll and received votes toward the d3baseball.com national poll, improves to 17-7 overall and 4-4 in the NJAC. Rutgers-Camden falls to 7-16 and 1-6.

In a tight pitchers’ duel between senior southpaws Cichy and Rutgers-Camden’s Andrew Lihotz (Philadelphia, PA/Northeast), the Profs finally broke a scoreless deadlock with two runs in the fourth inning. Senior second baseman Joe Franceschini (Toms River, NJ/Toms River East) drew a leadoff walk and scored on a two-out triple to left-center by senior third baseman Paul Urbanovich (Rutherford, NJ/St. Peter’s Prep). That hit broke a scoreless string of 13 straight innings for Lihotz, who hurled a shutout in his previous outing and hadn’t allowed a run since the eighth inning of a loss at The College of New Jersey March 27.

Junior designated hitter Tom Reindel (Flemington, NJ/Hunterdon Central) followed with a RBI single to plate Urbanovich.

The Profs added another run in the sixth inning following a leadoff double by Urbanovich, who went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, one RBI and an outstanding defensive game at third base. Reindel followed with a deep fly ball to right field. Urbanovich tagged and came all the way around to score on an overthrow to third base.

The Profs added their final run in the top of the ninth following a leadoff single by Urbanovich. He advanced to third base on a stolen base and a throwing error, and then scored on a double by senior catcher Robert Fox (Ocean Township, NJ/Ocean Township).

That 4-0 lead looked like more than enough for Cichy, who entered the ninth inning with a two-hit shutout and only two walks. After retiring the first batter on a ground out, however, Cichy walked three straight batters and was relieved by junior Kevin O’Hara (Clayton, NJ/Gloucester Catholic). Sophomore third baseman Kyle Ballay (Delran, NJ/Delran) greeted O’Hara with a two-run single, snapping a string of 17-2/3 consecutive scoreless innings for the Raptors, who hadn’t scored since the eighth inning of a 17-inning loss to Rutgers-Newark Saturday.

Junior Matt Gabrielski (Atco, NJ/St. Joseph-Hammonton) followed with a pinch-hit single to right field, loading the bases and placing the tying run at second base. O’Hara nailed down his third save of the season with a swinging strikeout and a 3-1 ground out to end the threat.

Cichy (2-2) allowed two hits, five walks and two earned runs in 8-1/3 innings, while striking out six. Lihotz (2-3) worked seven innings, allowing five hits, three earned runs and one walk. He struck out two.

Rowan collected seven hits in the game, with three by Urbanovich and two apiece by Reindel and Fox. Rutgers-Camden had four singles, including the two-run hit by Ballay and the pinch-hit single by Gabrielski.

Rowan hosts Wesley College Tuesday in a 3:30 p.m. non-conference game.

Rutgers-Camden returns to action Thursday when it entertains The College of New Jersey in a 3:30 p.m. NJAC contest.

By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 – President Bush today posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Mansoor, a Navy SEAL whose mortal sacrifice in Iraq saved the lives of two fellow SEALs and several Iraqi soldiers. The fallen SEAL\’s parents, George and Sally Monsoor, accepted the honor on their son\’s behalf during a White House ceremony. The Medal of Honor, awarded for gallantry in combat exceeding the call of duty, is the nation\’s highest military decoration. \”In September 2006, Michael laid down his life for his brothers in arms,\” Bush said. \”Today, we remember the life of this faithful Navy SEAL, and on behalf of a grateful nation, we will present Michael Mansoor\’s family with the Medal of Honor that he earned.\” Monsoor, a 25 year-old machine gunner with SEAL Team 3, was providing security at a sniper lookout post on Sept. 29, 2006, in Ramadi, Iraq, when a fragmentation grenade hit his chest and bounced to the floor. Positioned next to the single exit, only Monsoor could have escaped harm. Instead, he threw himself onto the grenade. Monsoor used his body to absorb the blast and shield two nearby SEALs. The SEALs and eight Iraqi soldiers survived, some with wounds, others unscathed. Monsoor died a half hour later. \”One of the survivors puts it this way: \’Mikey looked death in the face that day and said, \”You cannot take my brothers. I will go in their stead,\”\’\” said Bush, quoting one of the SEALs saved by Monsoor. In remarks today, the president characterized the petty officer as an unlikely candidate for the SEALs. As a child, he suffered from asthma attacks and coughing fits that routinely landed him in the hospital, Bush said. But the asthmatic child resolved to wean himself off his inhaler, strengthening his lungs by challenging his siblings in swimming races. The determined child grew into a young man who eventually completed SEAL training, which Bush called the \”ultimate test of physical endurance.\” \”Less than a third of those who begin this training become SEALs,\” he said. \”But Mike would not be denied a spot.\” The maritime component of U.S. Special Operations Command, Navy SEALs are expert reconnoiters and stealth warriors, often performing clandestine operations that larger forces cannot conduct undetected. Today Monsoor became the first SEAL to earn the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq and the second SEAL to receive the award since Sept. 11, 2001. Monsoor will be inducted tomorrow into the Pentagon\’s Hall of Heroes, where his name will be engraved alongside some 3,445 recipients of the nation\’s highest honor. The petty officer previously was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with combat \”V\” device, and a Purple Heart before becoming the fourth servicemember to receive the Medal of Honor since the beginning of operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Awarded by the president in the name of Congress, the Medal of Honor was created in 1861 as a personal award of valor for members of the Navy. Today, every service branch confers the rare honor upon those who distinguish themselves \”conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life.\” \”The Medal of Honor is awarded for an act of such courage that no one could rightly be expected to undertake it,\” the president said. \”Yet those who knew Michael Monsoor were not surprised when he did.\”

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Ewing, NJ… The College of New Jersey women’s lacrosse team rolled to its ninth straight victory as the Lions defeated visiting Mount Saint Vincent College by the score of 17-2 on Tuesday.

The win keeps the Lions, who moved up to the second spot in the latest IWLCA/Under Armour Division III poll earlier in the day, undefeated on the season at 9-0 and extended their home winning streak to 17 dating back to the 2006 campaign. The loss dropped the Dolphins to 4-6.

TCNJ put the game away early scoring six goals in the first five minutes of the game and led 12-2 at the half. Senior Karen Doane (Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan) paced the Lions to that lead in the opening 30 minutes scoring four goals and setting up another. Freshman Alison Jaeger (Hampton, NJ/North Hunterdon) also contributed with two goals and two assists.

For the Dolphins in the first half, Lauren Perla (Holbrook, NY/Sachem North) and Katie Tucci (Baldwinsville, NY/C. W. Baker) each scored.

TCNJ scored the only five goals of the second half with Jaeger, Katie Reuther (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North), Maggie Rarich (Titusville, NJ/Hopewell Valley), Leigh Mitchell (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape) and Kelly Mitchell (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape) scoring those goals.

Doane finished the game with four goals and two assists, while Jaeger scored three times and set up three others. Senior Diane Haddeland (Mahopac, NY/Mahopac) contributed with three assists.

Senior Caitlin Gregory (Winslow, NJ/Eastern) collected the win for the Lions making four saves.

In goal for the Dolphins, Jackie Horn (Setauket, NY/Ward Melville) collected three saves.

The Lions return to action this weekend hosting top-ranked and undefeated Salisbury University in a 5 p.m. showdown at Lions’ Stadium on Saturday.

The Gloucester City Lions Club and the Gloucester City Rotary Club at their annual joint public Citizen of the year banquet will honor Gloucester City resident Louisa Llewellyn on Friday night, May 9, at Nicolosi\’s Restaurant on Route 45, Woodbury.

The honored guest has been extremely active in civic, charity, education, and youth affairs for more than 40 years.

After retiring as a teacher at Gloucester City High School, she became a member of the local Board of Education and is currently its President, after having served as its Vice President for 14 years. She served on the Gloucester City Chapter of the Deborah Hospital, as well as a commissioner for the Gloucester City Softball League for over 12 years.

She is a very active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and has been a volunteer worker for the Gloucester City Ministerium Food Pantry for several years. She cooked meals monthly for parents and patients at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden. She has been the State appointed Gloucester City Historian since 1982

She has been very active with youth, having been active in the former Gloucester City Sounds of Youth organization, the Southern Regional Advisory Council for Youth Consultation Services, and has served as Treasurer of the Gloucester City P.A.L for approximately 25 years.

The affair is open to the public and friends who desire to attend the banquet.

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in Gloucester City at Carr\’s Hardware, 22 N. Broadway; the law office of William Dilks, 116 S. Broadway, Labbree Realty, 23 N. Broadway, or from any member of the local Lions or Rotary Clubs.

By Lois Staas

NEWS Correspondent

Upon second reading and public hearing, Bellmawr Council adopted an ordinance authorizing appropriation for the preparation and execution of a complete program of revaluation of real property during last week\’s meeting.

In a related resolution, Council then awarded the contract for the revaluation to Professional Property Appraisers, Inc., of Delran for $299,300.

Council members acknowledged those in attendance, including the Rev. Vincent Kovlak of the Bellmawr Baptist Church, and Mike J. \”Juice\” Williams and Tracy Shinkarow, who are running for positions on the Bellmawr Board of Education.

In department reports Councilman John P. Bollinger said a police officer made an arrest of significance by stopping a fairly new Toyota pickup truck whose owner had seven pounds of marijuana valued at about $1,100.

Councilman Peter A. Di-Giambattista said, \”The budget has been to the state and we are awaiting approval. We are in better shape than the other municipalities. We have not laid anyone off.\”

Councilman Stephen M. Sauter was pleased to announce the upcoming dedication of Paglia Park on Thursday, April 24.

Rev. Kovlak suggested the Beautification Committee enlist the help of school students in a short clean up of the school area to encourage pride and responsibility in the school environment.

Councilman Sauter said the Daisies have volunteered to help with the clean up. Areas of concern are Wellwood and Essex avenues.

\”The Easter Egg Hunt the Saturday before Palm Sunday was a success. Most of the children went home with a prize,\” Councilman Louis DiAngelo said.

Councilwoman Regina F. Pointkowski said, \”I just want to let everyone know that the court is very busy, and all is running very smoothly. Also, the School Board election is April 15 from 2 to 9 pm. This is the time for everyone to come out and vote.\”

On a final note, Councilman Louis DiAngelo reminded everyone that Saturday, April 12, at 10 am will be the Opening Day ceremonies for girls\’ softball and boys\’ baseball in Bellmawr. All are invited to come out to celebrate the start of the new season.

 

 

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NEW YORK, April 9 (Reuters) – Sunoco Inc (SUN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) released an unspecified amount of alumina silica from its 145,000 barrel per day Eagle Point, New Jersey refinery on Monday evening, blanketing several cars in West Deptford Township with the white dust, local media reported Wednesday.

The dust is considered \”a non-hazardous material,\” McCann told the Gloucester County Times. \”It\’s considered a nuisance dust, if anything. It\’s generally non-hazardous.\”

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