Gemologist The Derby Favorite?
Contender Stays Perfect With Win Over Alpha In Wood Memorial
from the New York Racing Association (NYRA) press office
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Shooting Hoops & Supporting Troops
Ashton Tourney In Woodside Fri.-Sat.
     The 10th annual Tommy Ashton Foundation basketball tournament will take place beginning tomorrow night, Friday, Apr. 13, and conclude the following evening at St. Sebastian’s Parish Center in Woodside.
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CK Alums Olympians Again
Former Lady Royals Make U.S. Womens Hoops Team
     Two graduates from Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village have been named to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team which will compete at the London games this summer.
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RGMVM Opens Season With Glendale Parade
(photos: Don Baldi)
     An annual tradition returned with the springtime weather last Saturday, Apr. 7, as the Ridgewood-Glendale-Middle Village-Maspeth (RGMVM) Little League held its yearly parade to kick off the organization’s 61st season of play. Ballplayers of all ages marched in uniform down Myrtle Avenue in Glendale, ready to put the bat on the ball.
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New L. I. C. Swim Program Helps Those With Autism
YMCA, Con Ed Team Up To Teach Aquatic Skills
     The Long Island City YMCA and Con Edison have partnered up with Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) to bring persons with autism an aquatics program that builds skills while enhancing self-confidence and well-being, it was announced this week.
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Ex- Outfielder Guerrero Is Nabbed For Disco Assault
by Dionisio Soldevila
     (AP) Former major leaguer Vladimir Guerrero said he has turned himself over to police in the Dominican Republic after reportedly being involved in a scuffle with a police officer in a disco. In a phone interview with The Associated Press, Guerrero denied he was involved in any attack.
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Sports Bulletin Board
     BASKETBALL REDNMF RECREATION is looking for basketball players to play on Saturdays. Full court, full press, full fun. For more information, call 1-646-872-8392, or visit www.leaguelineup.com/redbball.
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