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Phil Davis wins second fight; debut on YouTube

JasonBristol — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:49:00 GMT

Phil Davis of Harrisburg won his second MMA fight on Saturday at the Battlefield Fighting Championships in Virginia.

Of course, he also won his pro debut at the House of Blues in New Jersey. Here's a link to the fight video on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvF9W-jryQo&feature=related

Haps Boyer Scholarship Fund

JasonBristol — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:17:00 GMT

The 55th Haps Boyer Tournament is this weekend. In Haps' memory, the tournament is starting a scholarship fund for a worthy local baseball player to attend Shippensburg University.

For more information or to make a donation, contact Tim Yanich, in care of the Haps Boyer Central Penn Midget Baseball All-Star Association.

Haps Boyer Central Penn Midget Baseball All-Star Association

c/o Tim Yanich

3204 Batesfield Road

Harrisburg, PA 17109

Boudreau, Yingst to be Honored

JasonBristol — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:40:00 GMT

Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau and Bears President Doug Yingst will be honored Wednesday in Harrisburg

This event is open to the public.

Here's the information from the Hershey Bears' press release.

HERSHEY – The HERSHEY BEARS announced today in conjunction with the Dauphin County Commissioners that BEARS President/GM Doug Yingst and Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau will be honored for their outstanding achievements in a ceremony Wednesday in downtown Harrisburg.

Yingst, a two-time winner of the James H. Hendy award as the American Hockey League's Executive of the Year, claimed another honor last week as he was named the Thomas Ebright award winner for outstanding service to the AHL. Entering his 27^th year with the HERSHEY BEARS organization, Yingst has been general manager of the team for two Calder Cup championships, including the team's most recent triumph in 2006.

Boudreau, HERSHEY'S former head coach and a current resident of Dauphin County, was named the National Hockey League's 2007-08 Coach of the Year this past June. He was named head coach of the Washington Capitals on November 22, guiding the team to a 37-17-7 record and a Southeast Division championship.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the Dauphin County Administration Building, next to the county courthouse. The event is free and open to the public. Both Yingst and Boudreau will be honored by the county commissioners for their contributions and achievements.

Dave Manzer Heart Fund

JasonBristol — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:13:00 GMT

Former Messiah head coach Dave Manzer is in poor health and needs a heart transplant.

Manzer is in Milwaukee, WI, and is no longer able to accept a salary or health insurance because he works at a non-for-profit organization (IRS regulations don't allow non-profits to pay a salary or benefits to employees unable to work).

Charlie Fortney, director of Advanced Hoops, a local basketball training center, is accepting donations for the Manzer family at the Harrisburg Street Festival on Saturday, July 12. Charlie's booth is near the steps of the state capitol.

Here's more info on Dave's condition, courtesy of the Champions Academy website (www.championsacademy.org).

07/07/2008

Our great friend and coach, Dave Manzer, is in Milwaukee, WI, as a patient at St. Luke Hospital where he recently received an artificial heart and is connected to a 400 lbs battery. Due to heart failure after his "minor heart surgery" intended to repair his mitral value on December 17, 2007, Dave has gone through many issues including kidney failure and now is undergoing therapy and treatment in an attempt to strengthen his body enough to get him put on the list to receive a heart transplant. This has been an incredibly hard series of events for Dave and his family (wife Kathy and children--Andrea (20), Erica (16), and Aaron (5).

Meanwhile, donations may also be made out to Eagle Church with Dave Manzer Heart Fund written in the memo. Donations may be sent to:

Eagle Church

5801 S 650 E.

Whitestown, IN 46075

Speed Week at Grove Cancelled

JasonBristol — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:14:00 GMT

I went on the air at 6:23 saying Speed Week was still on at the Grove. And how about this?

At 6:40, the speedway staff posted on the Williams Grove website that racing has been cancelled.

This is the third rain out of the week-long event.

Too bad we couldn't hold these races in a domed stadium.

Steve Wilbur Burn Fund

JasonBristol — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:59:00 GMT

For anyone interested in helping with Steve's recovery, a fund has been set up in his name to assist him with medical costs, travel to the burn hospital in Lehigh, etc.

Here's the address:

Steve Wilbur Burn Fund

5000 Louise Drive

P.O. Box 40

Mechanicsburg,PA 17055-0040

Colston Celebrity Weekend Coming up soon

JasonBristol — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:18:00 GMT

Here's information regarding Marques Colston's Charity Weekend. The main event is the charity basketball game at Harrisburg High on Saturday. Tickets are available at the door. For more info, visit www.colston12.com.

Here's an outline of events:

2^nd ANNUAL MARQUES COLSTON CHARITY WEEKEND EVENT SCHEDULE:

Saturday June 21, 2008

Event: Autograph Signing Location: Dicks Sporting Goods Time: 10am-11:30am Event: Hoops For Hope Celebrity Basketball Game (Ballers vs. Shotcallers) Location: Harrisburg High School Time: 5pm - 8pm (Ticket locations include: Mr. Mike’s Record Store, Music Man, whitakercenter.org, Local 7-Eleven Stores)

Event: The Reebok Lounge (Celebrity After-Party) Location: Whitaker Center Time: 10pm-2am

The 2^nd Annual Marques Colston Charity Weekend will take place June 18-22, 2008 in Harrisburg, PA and will benefit the Marques Colston – Dauphin County CYS College Fund. In addition to the college fund, which was established in August 2007, the proceeds from this event will fund several new and upcoming programs benefiting the children in Marques’ home town community, to include the Nativity School and the Memorial James R. Colston Jr. Scholarship. Continuing with last year’s star studded events, nationally recognized sports and entertainment celebrities have been invited (Andre Iguodala, Marques Colston, Lance Moore, Pierre Thomas, Jason Davis, Tony Hunt, L.J. Smith Shaheer McBride, Jason Avant, David Ball, James Ihedigbo, Shaine Smith, Willie Colon, etc.) to participate in our annual event to help raise funds to benefit the children of the Harrisburg region.

Field & Stream National Contest

JasonBristol — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's info I've received regarding a nationwide contest coming to the Harrisburg-area:

Last chance to qualify: Field & Stream’s Total Outdoorsman Challenge coming to Harrisburg, June 21 21 anglers/hunters can compete in free qualifier before p.m. regional competition

HARRISBURG, Pa., --- Field & Stream Magazine, the largest and best known outdoor publication in the world, is looking for the best-of-the-best anglers and hunters of the U.S. -- men and women -- for its fifth annual Total Outdoorsman Challenge, presented by partner Mobil 1.

The competition includes a free morning qualifier on Saturday, June 21st at the Bass Pro Shops Harrisburg location for those who think they have what it takes as an overall outdoors-person to beat competitors on time and accuracy in bait casting, archery and air rifle skills. This is the last chance in the northeast to qualify.

“We’re looking for the person who lives for the outdoors; the kind of person who enjoys all four seasons because they enjoy fishing, hunting, camping and everything that comes with it,” said Anthony Licata, editor of Field and Stream. “The more you know about the outdoors the more fun you can have.”

Free to enter but get there early to register It’s open to the first 21 registrants at Bass Pro Shops, 3501 Paxton Street, Harrisburg beginning at 8 to 9 a.m. Competition begins at 9 till 11:30 a.m.

The event is part of the nationwide competition of 24 local qualifiers and six regional events leading up to the finale in September where the top finisher will be awarded $25,000 in cash and prizes as part of a $50,000 purse.

The top three finishers from the qualifier will advance to that afternoon’s regional to compete against other men and women from qualifiers previously held during April and May in Auburn Hills., Mich.; Cincinnati, Ohio, and Foxborough, Mass.

The regional contest at Harrisburg begins at 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a fourth skill challenge of fly-casting added to the mix for the contenders.

Harrisburg’s top two finishers will then advance to the national championship in Springfield, Mo., September 5 - 7 with 16 competitors facing off – the top two from each of the six regions, the top three finishers from the 2007 national tournament and one wild card selection made by the editors of Field & Stream.

At the finals the competitors will go head-to-head in seven outdoor skill challenges including fly-casting, bait casting, shotgun, rifle, archery, endurance skills and ATV handling. Jeremy Garnish, Clarksburg, Mass.; Jay Moore, Millbrook, N.Y.; Tom Dutcher, Rome, N.Y.; Matt Stedina, Stockbridge, Vt and Dan Powell, Saint Clairsville, Ohio advanced to the finals in Springfield, Mo. last year The five men have been extended invitations to compete in the Harrisburg regional as well.

For more information on the Harrisburg event call the Bass Pro Shop at 717-565-5200. Official rules and more can be found at www.FieldandStream.com/totaloutdoorsman .

Wild Card entry Those hopefuls who can’t make it to a local qualifier but think they have what it takes to capture the title can apply online at the same web site for the special wild card spot Field & Stream editors strongly suggest that online applications include video and/or photos. P

artners, sponsors and fun spectator activities at Harrisburg event Mobil 1 is partnering with Field & Stream for the 2008 Total Outdoorsman Challenge. S

ponsors also include: Bass Pro Shops, Toyota, Wolverine, BowTech, the 2008 CMA Music Festival, Repel Insect Repellant, Dinty Moore, and The National Shooting Sports Foundation. Harrisburg will feature a sponsor village for spectators and participants with a number of fun activities and prizes from the sponsors, including free archery lessons and archery range time at the BowTech truck, a challenging casting pool at the Wolverine exhibit, Toyota’s Ride & Drive and more.

Prizes Each local participant receives a gift bag with a $10 Bass Pro gift card and gifts from Field & Stream, Toyota, Wolverine and BowTech and more. At the regional level each competitor receives a gift bag worth more that $250 which include a free pair of Wolverine boots and fishing shirts, a Bass Pro gift card and a subscription to Field & Stream in addition to many other prizes. The top two regional finishers from Harrisburg will advance to the final and each receives a $150 travel voucher. Though it may not pay for the entire trip, all competitors at the final will receive cash prizes of at least $600 (last place). The winner will receive $25,000 in cash plus more prizes and a spread in Field & Stream magazine, extensive coverage on FieldandStream.com and the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge television show. Two-time champ Paul Thompson of Marion, N.C. was featured on the cover of the May issue. He’ll be back for more. The second place finalist receives $2,500 and third place gets $2,000. In addition at the finals all 16 competitors will receive gift bags worth more than $400 with great sponsor gear. Field & Stream, The World’s Leading Outdoor Magazine is the country’s largest special-interest title and most recognized outdoor publication. Devoted to the complete outdoor experience and lifestyle, Field & Stream (www.FieldandStream.com) gives its readers the knowledge and inspiration to pursue the sports they love. It celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography and sound advice, while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations. Established in 1895, Field & Stream is published 11 times per year by the Bonnier Corporation.

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Scott Patterson: Normal Dude goes to Big Leagues

JasonBristol — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:40:00 GMT

Unfortunately, I never met Scott Patterson while he was here playing in central Pennsylvania. However, everyone I've spoken to says he's a great guy.

Scott is now the first Lancaster Barnstormer to play in the major leagues. He was recalled by the Yankees on Sunday and pitched against the Twins later that day.

What impresses me the most about Scott?

He seems like just a regular guy. You could run into him at Home Depot...and never know he's a major leaguer.

Check out his website:

http://scottpattersonpitching.com/

No slick design or fancy intro. It's just there. But it's real...showing him with fans and friends throughout his stops in the indy and minor leagues. Fans can even submit pictures they took of Scott.

That's pretty cool. His site is like a scrapbook...one that we can all check out.

I'm better than Mike Piazza

JasonBristol — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:05:00 GMT

I saw that Mike Piazza, the top hitting catcher in major league history, announced his retirement on Tuesday after 16 seasons.

Piazza was a force at the plate and one of my favorite players. He set a major-league record for most home runs by a catcher and finished his career with a .308 average, 427 homers and 1,335 RBI. He played for the Dodgers, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics; but wasn't currently playing this season.

The most amazing part of his story? He was a 62nd-round draft pick in 1988. The baseball draft doesn't even last that long now. Baseball lore says he was picked as a favor to Tommy Lasorda, who was a family friend. Lasorda confirmed that in an article by the Associated Press.

“No one drafted Michael,” Lasorda said last year. “Finally, I told our club, ‘I want him drafted.’ We sent five scouts to see him and they told the Dodgers they still didn’t want to draft him. We took him in the 62nd round. That meant there were 1,026 players drafted in front of him.”

Another website I found claims Piazza was the 1390th player chosen (due to supplemental selections), but I'm not going to bother counting. Of course, teams did choose some impact players that year: Tino Martinez, Robin Ventura, Gregg Olson, Charles Nagy, and Andy Benes. Piazza, however, is still the best.

But what I find most interesting?

The number of local players that were picked before Mike Piazza, a future Hall of Famer:

Craig Rapp, LHP, Red Land High School by the Reds in the 15th round;
Russell Smith, OF, Conestoga Valley High School by the Dodgers in the 18th round;
Brian Golden, RHP, Gettysburg College by the Cardinals in the 34th round;
Andrew Barrick, 2B, Elizabethtown College by the Phillies in the 41st round;
Billy Wissler, RHP, Central Dauphin High School by the Astros in the 42nd round.

Rapp didn't sign and went on to play at North Carolina State. He was chosen by the Braves in 1991 (35th round). TheBaseballCube.com lists no stats for Smith. Golden pitched three years in the Cards' chain. Barrick lasted one season while Wissler went to Penn and was picked by the Twins in the 11th round three years later.

None of the above local players ever appeared in a major league game. But at least they can say, 'I was drafted ahead of Mike Piazza!'

Paterno coming to Camp Hill in June

JasonBristol — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:09:00 GMT

Forgot to mention this: Joe Paterno is coming to Camp Hill. Paterno's schedule is very busy during this time of year as he travels the state speaking to Penn State alumni and fans. That's his other job, of course: Fund-raiser!

Paterno and DeChellis To Headline

Central Pennsylvania Nittany Lion Club Dinner

Tickets Available for June 7 Event in Camp Hill

            UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; May 5, 2008 – Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and basketball coach Ed DeChellis will headline the Central Pennsylvania Nittany Lion Club Dinner on Saturday, June 7 in Camp Hill.

            Joe Battista, Executive Director of the Nittany Lion Club, also will attend, along with baseball coach Robbie Wine and the possibility of other coaches.

            The event will be held in the Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center in Camp Hill. The reception is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the dinner and program at 6:15 p.m. There will be a silent auction and raffle to support Penn State scholarships.

            The event is sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Nittany Lion Club.

            Reservations are required and tickets are $35.00. Anyone interested in attending the event should contact Jim Smeltzer at 717-761-0211 during business hours. The deadline for reservations is May 23.

            Paterno is entering his 43rd season as head coach. The Hall of Fame mentor has earned a 372-125-3 record to rank second in career wins among major college coaches. The only coach ever to win the Rose, Sugar, Orange, Cotton and Fiesta Bowls, he has led the Nittany Lions to five undefeated, untied seasons, two national championships and 23 bowl victories. Paterno has coached 74 first team All-Americans, including linebacker Dan Connor in 2007, and 36 Academic All-Americans, including junior tackle Gerald Cadogan last season.

            DeChellis is entering his sixth season as head coach of the Nittany Lions. Penn State will return seven players that started 12 or more games and averaged more than 14 minutes per game this past season, including team Co-MVPs Talor Battle (10.2 ppg) and Jamelle Cornley (12.1 ppg). The Lions return their top two leading scorers, and five of their top six, four of their top five rebounders, their assist leader and top four in assists. DeChellis’ team also will welcome three freshmen and one transfer for the 2008-09 campaign.

            The Nittany Lions won seven Big Ten games this past season, their most since the 2000-01 season, and won their last five conference home games, with victories over nationally ranked Michigan State and Indiana, as well as Illinois, Iowa and Michigan.

            Wine is in his fourth season overseeing the Nittany Lion baseball program. He guided Penn State to a record-breaking season in 2007, the program's first in the spectacular Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Penn State had one of the nation’s biggest improvements, posting an overall record of 31-26, a 10.5 game improvement from 2006. The Nittany Lions set a school record with 20 Big Ten wins, finished in a tie for second place in the conference standings and finished third at the Big Ten Tournament. Wine’s current edition will look to solidify its conference tournament seeding this weekend, hosting Iowa in the final home series of the season.

Ollie's VIP Sweepstakes

JasonBristol — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:07:00 GMT

The folks over at Ollie's passed along this contest information on Thursday:

OLLIE’S OFFERS CHANCE TO WIN ‘VIP EXPERIENCE’ PACKAGES FOR 360 CHALLENGE RACES
Whoever Said Ollie Was Cheap?! Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Gives Fans an Opportunity to Win All-Inclusive VIP Trips to Summer 360 Series

Harrisburg, Pa. – Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is heading back to the track this summer with NASCAR drivers Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne and Dave Blaney, and it’s going to give nine lucky fans and their guests the VIP treatment in the process!

The “Ollie’s VIP Experience Sweepstakes,” which runs until August 1, 2008, will offer fans the chance to win all-inclusive trips to each of the three upcoming Ollie’s 360 Challenge races. Winners, three for each race, will receive event and pit passes, a meet-and-greet session with the drivers, a hotel voucher, a $200 Ollie’s gift card and a $300 Visa gift card to enjoy with a guest. Fans can enter by visiting their local Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location and filling out an entry form, one per person, per day. There will be a separate drawing for each race, so fans will have multiple chances to win.

“At Ollie’s, we owe all of our success to our customers, and we like to take every possible opportunity to offer them something special in return,” said Mark Butler, president and CEO of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. “We are thrilled to be able to offer these outstanding VIP packages and I know our winners will enjoy memorable experiences at the races. The only thing better than ‘Good Stuff Cheap,” is Good Stuff Free, so I encourage all Ollie’s shoppers to enter!”

The Ollie’s 360 Challenge will pit NASCAR drivers Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne and Dave Blaney against some of the nation’s top 360 sprint car drivers vying for a record-breaking three-event purse worth $80,000. The challenge will kick off with a race at the 3/8-mile Sharon (Ohio) Speedway on June 17. The second round of the Ollie’s 360 Challenge will take place at Stewart’s Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on July 8. The third and final round of the Ollie’s 360 Challenge will be hosted by Kahne and wrap up at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., on August 19.

For additional details about the Ollie’s 360 Challenge or the VIP Experience Sweepstakes, including complete rules, please visit www.olliesbargainoutlet.com.

About the Ollie’s 360 Challenge
The Ollie’s 360 Challenge will begin at Sharon Speedway on June 17. The second race in the three event series will take place at Eldora Speedway on July 8 with the event finale scheduled for Williams Gove Speedway on August 19. Paying $6,000 to each winner and a minimum of $500 to each A-main competitor, the Ollie’s 360 Challenge series will rank as one of the highest paying 360 sprint car events of 2008. All drivers competing in at least two of the three events are eligible for the $50,000 bonus, which will be awarded to the driver who can win two of three A-main events.

Motorsports Media Entertainment is promoting the event in conjunction with the title sponsor, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. For more information regarding Ollie’s Bargain Outlet please visit www.olliesbargainoutlet.com. For more information regarding Sharon Speedway, Eldora Speedway or Williams Grove Speedway log on to www.sharonspeedway.com, www.eldoraspeedway.com or www.williamsgrove.com.

Hall of Fame Ceremony set for Sunday

JasonBristol — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:07:00 GMT

Tickets are still available for the PA Sports Hall of Fame inductions for Sunday, April 27. Here's the info from the chapter:

President Bob Gustin announced the 2008 nominees to be inducted into the Capital Area Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame local Chapter Hall of Fame. Festivities for the 41st annual affair begin at 3 pm at the Holiday Inn East in Harrisburg. Ticket information can be obtained by contacting Secretary Bernie Radocha at 717-957-3150.

The following 8 nominees were selected via ballots cast by the 650 members of the chapter. With this class of 2008 the total inductions number 330 and this is the first time a father and daughter (Gosart and Moser) were inducted the same year.

Albert Chambers Jr Baseball- 1979 graduate of Harrisburg HS earning All American honors in both Baseball and Football; named to the Big 33 his senior year. First selection of the '79 baseball amateur draft selected by the Seattle Mariners. Made his Major League debut on June 2, 1983 getting his first Major League hit in his first at bat against the Boston Red Sox and Dennis Eckersley.

Fred Goshart Football, Softball and Basketball coaching - 1965 graduate of Dallas HS excelling in Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Conference All-Star selected as Big 33 Honorable Mention as a split end. Declining Div 1 and 2 scholarships he enlisted in the US Air Force playing Air Force European football in '68 and '69. Coached and Managed Little League and Teener baseball for 9 years. As Coach of the Girls Fast Pitch Softball team for 9 years won 6 Division championships and participating in 9 different All Star tournaments finished with 46 straight wins and 8 championships. Also an Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at Linglestown Jr High and Central Dauphin HS participating in the '97-'98 undefeated season of 24-0.

Robert Bruce "Gump" May Football Coach - Head Football Coach at Hershey HS for the past 32 years developing talent of many Division 1 2 and 3 players but has provided his biggest contribution as a mentor of the young boys involved in his program. Member of the PA Football Coaches Hall of Fame compiling the following record- League Championships in '78, '90, '96, and 2003; District 3 AA Championship '84; mythical AA State #1 ranking in '790. Original Board member of the PA Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA). Founder of the PSFCA Kickoff Clinic and its director since 1977. Co-director of the PA Big 33 game from '76-'80. Game manager of the Big 33 from '80 to the present.PSFCA Coach of the Year in '80 and '84. Harrisburg 'Old Timers' Coach of the Year in '79 and '90.

Erica G. Moser Soccer and Basketball - Central Dauphin HS All-around Female Athlete of the Year in 1998; played on 3 Mid-Penn Soccer Championship teams and 1 State finalist team; Set CD school records for goals in a single game (6), in a season (27), and for her career (63). Named to the Patriot News Big 11 team twice and was a MID-Penn All Star each of her 4 years. Scored 32 career goals at Lebanon Valley College ranking her 2nd all time while scoring 10 game winning goals in her career; named MAC Player of the Week twice. As a point guard in Basketball she ranks 4th in career steals with 212, 5th in 3-pointers with 28, 6th in field goal percentage posting a 49.8%,and her 546 total points rank her 17th all time.

Michael Payton Football - A Central Dauphin East grad, he was one of the most decorated quarterbacks in Div 1AA history. In '92 he threw for 3610 yards and 31 td's and won the Walter Payton Player of the Year award which is Div 1AA's equivalent of the Div 1 Heisman after being runner up in '91. Led Marshall to its first ever National title. Earned Southern Conference Player of the Year honors twice. Went on to play professionally in both the Canadian and Arena Football leagues.

Robert F Spangler Sr Golf - Over 6 decades from '56 to 2006 won as Best Overall player in the Junior, Adult and Senior levels in local district and state amateur tournaments. Individual victories include Harrisburg Jaycees champion '56 and 57; named Old-timers Outstanding golfer while in High School in '57;Pa State Jr Champion '58; Colonial Country Club champ '76 '81 and '86; Harrisburg District Sr Champion '92 and '93; Harrisburg Open (scratch div) champion twice once in the '70's and again in '80; qualified as an alternate to US Amateur and US SR Amateur.

A Joseph Cribari nominated for Meritorious Service for involvement in youth Football - since '73 when elected as Commissioner of the Catholic Football Association he has served 35 years (and counting) as the face of the CFA. Head Coach of the '72 Midget Football Div Super Bowl Champs St Catherine Laboure team posting a perfect 9-0 season. Helped to grow the league by doubling from 9 to 18 the number of teams in the CFA. Recognizes CFA players who have received school honors with a scholastic award certificate. Publishes and maintains a website http://www.football-cfa.org providing the league statistics throughout the season.

Jerry Mattis nominated in the Deceased Category Football Track and Field - Received 12 School Letters in 4 sports at Millersburg HS. His record of 50' 6'' set in 1960 still stands at the school A 4 year starter at Mansfield he was an offensive lineman, punter and kicker. Taught school at Northwestern HS in Albion PA and coached Football, as well.

(Disclaimer: I am a voting member of the Capital Area Chapter of the PA Sports Hall of Fame)

East West All-Star Game in Altoona

JasonBristol — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:21:00 GMT

Rosters have been announced for the 2008 East West All-Star Game in Altoona on June 21.

Here's the link:

http://www.eastwestgame.com/

Morgan Hughes Viewing Hours

JasonBristol — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:46:00 GMT

Morgan Hughes, the owner of Williams Grove, passed away this past weekend at the age of 88. Here's information from the staff at Williams Grove:

A viewing for Mr. Hughes will be held on Wednesday, April 16, from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Cocklin Funeral Home, 30 North Chestnut Street, Dillsburg, Pa.