Dom Scala played an integral role in the New York Yankees’ 1978 world championship season as the team’s bullpen catcher.
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Sports Round-Up May 5
Four members of the Msgr. McClancy H.S., East Elmhurst, girls’ varsity basketball team will be continuing their hoops careers in college.
New Class Enshrined in Girls’ HS Hall of Fame
The GCHSAA of the Diocese of Brooklyn inducted a new 11-member class to its Hall of Fame April 19 at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach.
Sports Round-Up April 28
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) hosted its third annual cheerleading showcase April 15 at Christ the King H.S., Middle Village.
Nazareth Coach Relives Memories of NFL Draft
Dozens of college football players will finally achieve their lifelong dream of playing professional football. For one local former athlete, the memories of the 1989 NFL draft are still crystal clear.
Sports Round-Up April 21
The Catholic Youth Organization of Brooklyn and Queens will host its annual Hall of Fame Mass, dinner and induction ceremony June 1 at the Immaculate Conception Center.
Rusty Remembered as Ambassador to Game
The Catholic baseball star Rusty Staub passed away on Opening Day. He enjoyed a 23-year career with the Houston Colt .45s/Astros, Montreal Expos, New York Mets, Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers.
Sister Jean, Breath of Fresh Air
With all the rumblings surrounding corruption in college basketball and the NCAA in general, this year’s NCAA Tournament has been a breath of fresh air in the form of Sister Jean from Loyola University Chicago.
Sports Round-Up April 14
The Christ the King H.S., Middle Village, girls’ basketball team reached the No. 1 spot in the country, as ranked by USA Today Sports.
Priests Offer Prayers for the Mets, Yanks
To ring in the baseball season, Father Bill Sweeney (Mets) and Father Kevin Sweeney (Yankees) offer their takes on their respective favorite teams.