Township’s title runs had Brachs and Boysens split
Sons on both teams had families running in circles
By tim morris
Staff Writer
     For the Brach and Boysen families, Freehold Township Little League’s championship summer presented a conflict of interest.
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Manalapan nine claim first-ever Legion title
The team makes state playoffs for the first time
By tim morris
Staff Writer
     It was so close that it almost required a coin flip. However, by taking care of business in the final week of the regular season, the Manalapan Baseball Association’s American League team won the Monmouth County American Legion National Division championship for the first time ever.
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Temple’s Klecko on watch list for major college awards
Marlboro grad was
First Team Big East
selection in ’01
By tim morris
Staff Writer
     When Dan Klecko chose to play football at Temple University three years ago, it raised more than a few eyebrows.
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Majewski, Bergmann shining in NY-Penn League
     Rutgers University stars Val Majewski and Jason Bergmann have gotten their professional baseball careers off to a great start. They are both playing in the New York-Penn League.
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Monmouth grad Kalnas first at NACAC track and field meet
By tim morris
Staff Writer
     Jon Kalnas’ brilliant throwing season took on an added touch of gold at the Powerade North America, Central America and Caribbean (NACAC) Under-25 Track and Field Championship in San Antonio, Texas.
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Cyclists compete at Aug. 3 Woods Hollow Classic
     The Monmouth County Park System held the Wood Hollow Classic Mountain Bike Race on Aug. 3 at Tatum Park in Middletown. Cyclists from throughout Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties competed in either the beginner race (7.
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Polimeda gets first regular-season win at Wall Stadium
Blewett holds on
to points lead
     Frank Polimeda will long remember Saturday night’s Modified feature at Wall Stadium. The Fort Lee driver is competing in his first full season of Modified stock car competition.
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CJ Hawks are runner-up at AAU National Championship
Fifth straight Final Four appearance for local hoops stars
     One thing has remained constant with the Central Jersey Hawks 1986 AAU Girls’ Basketball Team— they keep on winning.
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Sport Shorts
     The American Heart Association’s 11th annual American Heart Walk will be held at Thompson Park in the Lincroft section of Middletown Sept. 29. There will be a total of 13 walk sites throughout the state.
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Sport Shorts
     Howell’s Austin Shea Fobes, 11, attained the highest level of gymnastics that someone her age can attain by winning the all-around competition at the 2002 Elite Zone Qualifier, held at Parkettes National Training Center in Allentown, Pa.
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