South Jersey lifeguard championships set for Friday
By David Weinberg Brigantine doubles rowers Jack and Joe Savell, Margate swimmer Zach Vasser and Longport singles rower Mike McGrath will be carrying some momentum into the 84th South Jersey Lifeguard Championships at Brigantine. Weather permitting, the races will...Seldon, Figueroa earn impressive wins
By David Weinberg The Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City is considered one of the city’s iconic boxing arenas. Its reputation started in the 1980s, when promoters Don Elbaum and the late Ted Menas held their legendary “Tuesday Night Fights” there. The pair hosted an...Boxing, lifeguard races highlight local sports calendar
By David Weinberg Local sports fans have some interesting options this week. Two of the area’s most popular sports – boxing and lifeguard racing – are staging events on Friday while the South Jersey South Shore Baseball League (SJSSBL) playoffs kick into high gear....A.C. trainer celebrates 50 years in boxing
By David Weinberg The routine is always the same. Each weekday afternoon around 4 p.m. – and sometimes on Saturdays – veteran boxing trainer Bill Johnson dons a t-shirt with his late son Leavander’s likeness on the front, pulls on a faded baseball cap, slings a gym...
