Ocean City to Defend League Title

By Jacob Schaad Jr. OCEAN CITY ■*'Defen ding champions of the Cape Atlantic league, the Ocean City Red Raiders will again be a contender for the league title this year despite losing 16 lettermen. 13 on offense Coach Ed Woolley, enter ing his seventh year with an overall 25*27-1 /record, has depth at runninfUiacks and on defense, buraeeds to replace his entire offensive line. His team, which has 12 returning lettermcrv will go for its fifjh straight

winning season. "I see nobody as the all out favorite in the league ' this year," said Woolley. "I •don't thinlf the winner will go undefeated." SOME INTERESTING developments arc taking place in the Red Raiders' camp as they prepare for the season opener at home against Bridgeton on Saturday at llla'.m Jon Dice, 190 pounds and 5-11, will show his versatility as an athlete by moving from the defensive tackle position to fullback. He won thelcague championship in the discus

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and long jump last year. Bob Pelligrini, whose father Robert was an AllAmerican at Maryland and played for the Washington Redskins, is a prime contender for an offensive guard position. The Red Raiders are receiving a bonus in 5-9,185 pound halfback Mark Luisi who transferred from Buena. Another transfer, John Lafkin, formerly of Wildwood Catholic, (5-11, 185 pounds) looks like he will be the team's punter as well as defensive back and end. Woolley lost his all league quarterback, Alex ' Bromhead. via graduation last year, so he is looking for a replacement to generate an offense. Bromhead completed 55 per cent of his passes, threw eight touchdown aerials and only two interceptions. In a tough battle for the starting signal caller assignment are sophomore Dave Miller and senior Bill Ship, both of whom saw jayvee action list year. - Others vying for backfield positions are senior John Betts, a 165 pound fullback last year who may be converted to the halfback slot; Jim Flukey, a wingback who also will play defense and Frank Allison, a junior. MIKE STOCKLEY, who tips the scales at 255 pounds, appears ready for an offensive tackle position. Chris Carter, who is very quick, is in line for the nose guard spot and Mike Conte and Rick Costigan are scheduled to see action as linebacker and defensive end. David Miller, who started last year as a

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freshman, will be free safety. Other players who have impressed Woolley so far include Bob Gordon, offensive guard and linebacker; Jim Hibble, Fritz Ferrel and Bill Atwood, offensive tackles; Tim Bromhead, brother of last year’s quarterback, and Matt Jamison, tight ends. Ocean City, which will use a Delaware Wing T- ' formation, is a Group 3 team and is the largest , school in the league. If Coach Woolley can get his offensive fine to jell, it should be at or near the top of the league when the season closes. The schedule follows; Sept. 25, Bridgeton, 11 a.m.; Oct., 24 St. Joseph. 10:30 ajn.. Oct. 9, Wildwood,n§:30a.m.; Oct. 16, at Lmpr Cape May Regional, 1:30 p.m.; Oct. 23, at Hammonton, noon; Oct. 30, Buena, 10:30 a.m.; Nov. 6, at Atlantic City, U а. m.; Nov. 13, Middle Township, 10:30 a.m.; Nov. 25, at Pleasantville, 10 a.m. Boardwalk Run Slated WILDWOOD - The beach and boardwalk of the Wildwoods and crisp autumn weather will set the stage for the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Indian Summer Run, 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. The first event will be a two-mile fun run along the boardwalk with ribbons awarded for the first three place winners. THE MAIN EVENT is a б. 2 mile run along the beach and boardwalk area. Trophies will be awarded to both men and women who place in each of the following age categories: 19 and under; 20-29 ; 30-39; and 40 and over. Pre-registration was open until Sept. 20. Entries received after that date will be charged a late fee. Applications are available at the Chamber office in the Transportation Center, Oak and New Jersey Aves., Wildwood, or by calling

(Photo by Dorl* Ward) OCEAN CITY Coach Ed Wooley is counting heavily on wingback Jim Flukey, two year letter winner, wno will double on defense. i Church, Bank Back CROP Run

SEAVILLE - The Seaville United Methodist Church and the First Jersey National Bank/South have announced that they will sponsor a five-mile and a one-mile fun run Saturday, Nov. 6. AH proceeds will benefit CROP, The Community Hunger Appeal of Church World Services. The First Jersey National Bank/South has recently established five area branches of the First Peoples Bank of NJ. as members of the First Jersey National Corp.

THE RUN entry fee includes a tee shirt if Gunners pre-register by Oct. 22. Awards will be given by age categories. The local church with the greatest number of pre-registered runners will receive a special plaque. Entry forms can be picked up at all First Jersey branches, the Village Pharmacy (Marmora) WaWa (Seaville) Sportsworld (O.C.) Olympia Sports (Shore Mall) or by calling Wayne Newell at 396-4069 or writing 10 East Katharine Ave., Ocean View. 08230.

Hunting, Fishing Day TRENTON — Governor various counties and by a Thomas H. Kean has pro- number of local organizaclaimed Saturday, Sept. 25, lions aS part of an educaas Hunting and Fishings lional program to make the Day in New Jersey. public aware of conservaThe designation of Na- tion practices and the need

tional Hunting and Fishing Day is done each yeah in all of the states in recognition of the efforts by the nation’s hunters and anglers toward the protection and preservation of the nation's

natural resources.

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natural resources.

In his proclamation, Governor Kean said that "without the strong leadership provided by our sportsmen, the plight of the fish, wildlife and the habitats which support them would be critically jeopardized."

pen Program Schedule On CAPE MAY - The city will resume its schedule of - non-registration activities this week at the Elementary School on Lafayette - The 19G2 Fall Recreation Program begins Oct. 11 and pre-registration for those classes will be conducted in Convention Hall 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4-8. PEN PROGRAMS that Sept. 13: Monday, enior Citizen Swim, 30-4:30 p.m.; Coed Adult Ight, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesday, Coed Teen Night, 7-9 p.m.; Wednesday, Senior Citizen Swim, 3:30-4:30p.m.; Coed Volleyball. 7-9 p.m.; Friday, Senior Citizen Swim, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Youth Hour. 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Family Fun Night, 7-9 p.m.

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