Thunder Strikes on Chouinard’s Arm, Texas Downs Nauts 3-1

Posted on July 6, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR PRESS BOX. Special to WPCNR from Kristen Zimmerman. July 6, 2004: The Texas Thunder evened their crucial series with the New York-New Jersey Juggernaut on Lindsay Chouinard’s 2 hit, 3-1 victory, as the number 2 windmiller in the Thunder killer rotation, 2-hit the Nauts, and Naut errors plated 3 Thunder runs in the fifth at Montclair State University Softball Stadium before 279. The rubber game of the three game set is Wednesday night at 7:35 P.M, right-hander Kaci Clark (the 22-inning wonder, pitcher in the Nauts 27-inning win over New England two weeks ago) in the circle for the Nauts. (MORE — Play-by-play)
A three-run fifth inning sparked a 3-1 Texas Thunder (16-10) victory over the NY/NJ Juggernaut (18-11).

Pinch hitter Julie Brooks singled in leftfielder Erin Evans for the first run of the game. Evans led off the inning with a double to left field. A sacrifice fly by centerfielder Kristen Zaleski scored pinch runner Peaches James to put the Thunder up 2-0. Texas then capped off the inning when third baseman Clare Burnum singled up the middle to score rightfielder Liz Bouck. Burnum finished the night 1-for-2 with an RBI.

The Juggernaut put a run across the board in the sixth inning when a fielder’s choice by pinch hitter Jen Smith scored pitcher Gina Oaks, who led the inning off with a triple.

Oaks (4-7) took the loss for the Nauts, giving up one earned run on three hits, two walks, and two strikeouts in seven innings pitched. Texas starter Lindsay Chouinard (4-4) pitched a two-hitter, giving up one earned run on one walk, and two strikeouts in seven full innings of work.

Upcoming Schedule

July 7^th vs. Texas Thunder (home) 7:35 pm

July 9^th-11^th vs. Arizona Heat 7:35 pm

THE STANDINGS NATIONAL PRO FASTPITCH

July 7, 2004

W L PCT. GB

Akron Racers 19 7 .731 _____

The Juggernaut 18 11 .621 2-1/2

Texas Thunder 16 10 .615 3

New England Riptide 12 17 .414 8-1/2

Arizona Heat 10 18 .357 10

California Sunbirds 9 21 .300

Tuesday Night Action

Texas 3, NY-NJ Juggernaut 1

New England 1, Arizona 0

Akron 3 California 1

Maisano Stays at the Michaelian Building. Won’t Toast Tocci.

Posted on July 6, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-JOURNAL. By County Legislator James Maisano.July 6, 2004: I have spent the past few weeks deciding whether to enter the race for State Assembly to replace my good friend, Ron Tocci. The people of the Sound Shore will greatly miss Ron’s outstanding leadership and dedication as our State Assemblyman.

After extensive consultations with family, friends and supporters, I have decided against taking on this campaign. I do not believe that running for State Assembly this year would be in the best interests of my family, public service or legal career.

Each day, I enjoy performing the important duty in our democratic government of citizen-legislator. Unfortunately, too many elected officials are becoming career politicians, especially our State Legislators in Albany. At this point in my life, I would rather continue serving my community as a citizen-legislator and concentrate on my County Legislator position, law practice and family.

I wish to thank the many people who have urged me to run and pledged their support. I am deeply flattered by their thoughtful advice and encouragement. I am especially thankful to the Republican, Conservative and Independence Party leaders who asked me to run for this position, as well as the many elected Republican officials from Albany to Westchester who reached out to me with kind words of support. I look forward to providing my full support to the Republican candidate in this year’s election for the 91^st State Assembly District.

County Legislator

James Maisano

Juggernauts Place 7 on NPF All-Stars. To Face Olympic Team One Week From Today.

Posted on July 6, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR PRESS BOX. Special to WPCNR From Kristen Zimmerman. July 6, 2004: The NY/NJ Juggernaut had first baseman Kellie Wilkerson, second baseman Carri Leto, shortstop Lyndsey Klein, catcher Lindsey Collins, pitcher Amanda Scott, third baseman Jaclyn Pasquerella, and outfielder Gina Oaks named to the NPF East All-Star team on Tuesday.

The All-Stars will head to Oklahoma City from July 12-14, where there will be three games taking place at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium. On July 13^th, both the East and West All-Star teams will scrimmage Team

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in a doubleheader scheduled to start at 5pm CDT. East and West will then play for bragging rights on July 14^th. All three games will be broadcasted live on Pro Sports Radio. ESPN will also broadcast the games at a time to be determined.

Wilkerson currently leads the Juggernaut offense with a .337 batting average, 12 RBI, 16 walks, a .457 on-base percentage, and a .395 slugging percentage. She also leads the NPF in RBI and is second in batting average.

Scott heads the Juggernaut pitching staff with an 8-3 overall record and a 0.52 ERA. She’s also first in the league in wins and ERA. In her last four starts, Scott has only allowed one earned run on 14 hits in 33 innings pitched.

Klein along with Wilkerson has led the team in run production with a league leading 12 RBI. Klein is currently batting .250 and has 24 hits which is the third most on the team. Pasquerella is currently ranked third on the Juggernaut in batting with a .286 batting average on 21 hits. Leto is batting .255, leads the Nauts in stolen bases (5), and is second on the team behind Wilkerson with 27 hits. Oaks has a .171 batting average and Collins is batting .139.

School Board Honors Retirees Tonight

Posted on July 6, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. From Michelle Schoenfeld, Clerk to the Board of Education. July 6, 2004: Board Vice President Susan R. Kirkpatrick was honored for her service to the White Plains Board of Education at her final meeting in June. Mrs. Kirkpatrick was a member for three years and had served the school community as a volunteer for many years prior. Other Board members and Superintendent Timothy Connors cited Mrs. Kirkpatrick’s commitment to all of the children in White Plains Schools.

The Board also honored 25-year staff members Susan Altman, Dr. Lawrence Kilian and Joan Traber, along with this year’s 39 retirees. They are: Jacqueline Bellantoni, John Bertrand, Dr. Joan Brogan, James Bryant, Anna Burgio, Alexandra (Sandi) Cangialosi, Rajinder Chadha, Rosemarie Cherico, Rebecca Collins, Robert Dancik, Alane Ellenbogen, Davina Gelber, Audrey Grasso, Dr. Adele Handlers, Randall Holden, Marilyn Lautensack, Robert Lent, JoAnna Maccario, Janet Maddox, James Mark Major, Carole Meehan, Maria Menichino, Leonard Moldovan, Donna Moore, Harold (Tim) Moore, Carol Myers, Dr. Joan Myers, Dr. Linda Ochser, Willie Orr, Anthony Pennatto, Arlene Platt, Kathryn Ryan, Eliot Scher, Joan Spivak, Anna Tsapatsaris, Helen Varco, Alan Walowitz, Beverly Westhelle, and Ruth Whalen.

Board President Donna McLaughlin and Mr. Connors both thanked these people for their hundreds of years of service to many thousands of students and said they will be missed greatly.