Daily Sports Digest: Hit a Birdie, Go To Bat For Cystic Fibrosis Research

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Another local Cystic Fibrosis cause is that of Jimmy Place, a former Albertus Magnus student

Jimmy Place and his mother, Alison Place, rallied together over 150 people for the walk-a-thon, Rockland County’s Great Strides 2011 before he passed away. Alison Place became the chairman of the Rockland walk a year before, in an effort to raise money for research.  Place cut the ribbon to commence the walk. He hoped to simultaneously gain donations and raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis.  

This year, Alison Place is starting strong with her fundraising efforts for Rockland County's Great Strides 2012 on June 3 in memory of her son. For more information, go to her donation website. 

Albertus Magnus is currently hosting a  golf contest that takes place during the golf season. The high school varsity golfer that gathers the most pledges per birdie this season wins a Taylor Made R11 driver and the winning team will get Golf Galaxy gift cards.

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The friends of Aaron Rossman are hosting the second  on June 9 at Pelham Memorial High School in memory of his passing from Cystic Fibrosis in November 2010 after a 22 year battle with CF.

Big Bat Bopper Baseball is a favorite Physical Education sport of many recent graduates and students alike. Players use a Cricket bat to hit a bouncing rubber ball and circle four bases positioned in the corners of the gymnasium twice before touching the pitcher’s mound to score a run. Teams consist of 12-16 players and games last 12-15 minutes.

The event is open to the public, and includes residents of all ages in the community. For those who wish to spectate, there will be various activities including auctions and raffles throughout the day.

All teams must pre-register with the Big Bat Bopper Baseball Committee by E-mailing MichaelRecca@gmail.com with a team name and roster. Admission for athletes and the general public is $15.

If you would like to show your support by making a donation: monetary, raffle or auction, contact Michael Recca. Checks should be made payable to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), or go to www.cff.org/Great_Strides/MichaelRecca. All donations are 100% tax deductible, and official receipts from The CFF can be provided upon request.

Last year, the fundraising effort gathered $51,000 to help fight CF.

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More Weekend Results

Sport: Boys Tennis

Event: Pearl River Boys Tennis Tournament

Highlights: Tappan Zee narrowly beat out Nyack, 165-164, for the team championship in the Pearl River Boys Tennis Tournament Friday and Saturday at Pearl River High School and Cherry Brook Park. Nanuet came in fifth, 134.

Joe Marinucci of Albertus Magnus won first singles. Dwayne Gentle of East Ramapo tied Mike Mihovics of Albertus for the most victories at second singles, so the champion was decided by the tiebreaker. Gentle defeated Mihovics head-to-head.

1st Doubles: 3rd place - Mike Flanagan/Brian Schairer - Nanuet

2nd Doubles: 1st place - Patrick O'Hara/Ryan Stavella - Nanuet

4th Doubles: 1st place - Billy Thompson/Shea Lombarto - Nanuet

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