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Friday 08/17/2012

46th annual Goudy Races tonight in Ventnor focus on simulated rescues

Area lifeguards will showcase their speed and skill for livesaving today at the 46th annual John T. Goudy Memorial Rescue Races in Ventnor.

Thursday 08/16/2012

Defending champions win Around the Island Row

NORTH WILDWOOD - The crew of Brendan Cunningham and Terry McGovern pulled away from a strong field to win the Bud Tarbotton Memorial North Wildwood Beach Patrol Around The Island Row on Wednesday morning.

Tuesday 08/14/2012

Around the Island Row on Wednesday in Wildwoods

Some of the top area lifeguard and alumni rowers will get a 7 a.m. start Wednesday in the 37th annual Bud Tarbotton Memorial North Wildwood Beach Patrol Around The Island Row.

Monday 08/13/2012

Chuck Gowdy's breakthrough win propels Margate to team title at South Jersey Championships

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OCEAN CITY - Chuck Gowdy rowed the singles race he had long hoped for at the 73rd South Jersey Lifeguard Championships at the 34th Street beach Sunday.

Sunday 08/12/2012

Weather forces postponements of Yates Swim, Tri-Wood event

The 41st annual Harry Yates Memorial Swim in Atlantic City and the 10th annual Tri-Wood Lifeguard Championships in Wildwood both were postponed Saturday due to inclement weather.

Saturday 08/11/2012

South Jersey lifeguard Championships postponed to Sunday; Yates Swim and Tri-Wood today

The 73rd annual South Jersey Lifeguard Championships was postponed Friday due to a forecast of thunderstorms.

Friday 08/10/2012

South Jersey Lifeguard Championships postponed to Sunday

The South Jersey Lifeguard Championships have been postponed to 6:30 p.m. Sunday due to the forecast for thunderstorms tonight.

2 lifeguards could set win record today at South Jersey Championships

Rival beach patrol oarsmen David Funk, Chuck Gowdy and Dylan Kosten each described today’s South Jersey Lifeguard Championships as the beach event that tops them all.

West Cumberland advances to Senior League Softball World Series

The West Cumberland softball team finished pool play unbeaten at the Senior League World Series with a 3-1 win over Northwest/Mile High Little League of Butte, Mont., on Thursday.

Thursday 08/09/2012

Miller, Atlantic City knock off favored Ocean City on tiebreaker in Cape Atlantic Women's lifeguard Invitational

VENTNOR - Atlantic City lifeguards Macey Miller and Mallory Sykes scored a powerful 20-yard victory in the doubles row at the Cape Atlantic Women's Lifeguard Invitational on Wednesday.

USLA lifeguard Championships begin in Cape May with juniors

The United States Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championships began Wednesday in Cape May with the Junior Championships.

Wednesday 08/08/2012

Avalon's Erich Wolf wins two events to lead patrol to win at Kerr Memorials

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AVALON - The leading oarsmen of the South Jersey Lifeguard Chiefs Association sometimes will row both doubles and singles in an event against other beach patrols.

Ocean City 'the clear favorite' today at Cape Atlantic Women's lifeguard Invitational

The Ocean City Beach Patrol has had the area's top women's competition team so far this summer. A win by Ocean City at tonight's Cape Atlantic Women's Lifeguard Invitational would clinch the No. 1 spot for the season.

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Tuesday 08/07/2012

Lifeguards near and far converging on Cape May for National Lifeguard Championships

By RICHARD DEGENER, Staff Writer

Updated: August 07, 2012 - 12:18 am

CAPE MAY - The Victorian Motel just had a room cancellation, a three-night stay, when the phone rang. Manager John Cooke said a group of lifeguards needed a place to stay for this week's National Lifeguard Championships. Problem solved.

Sunday 08/05/2012

Avalon lifeguard races postponed due to high winds

From Press staff reports

Updated: August 05, 2012 - 4:36 pm

The 42nd annual David J. Kerr Memorial Lifeguard Run has been postponed until Tuesday due to high winds.

Host Avalon to defend Kerr Memorial title tonight

From Press staff reports

Posted: August 05, 2012

The 29th annual David J. Kerr Jr. Memorial Lifeguard Races will be held at 6:15 p.m. today at 35th Street beach in Avalon.

Boulder, Colo., man wins Captain Bill Gallagher 10-mile run in Sea Isle City

From Press staff reports

Updated: August 05, 2012 - 12:04 am

Tyler McCandless of Boulder, Colo., was the winner of the Captain Bill Gallagher 10-mile Island Run in Sea Isle City on Saturday.

Saturday 08/04/2012

Training camp heating up for Eagles

By DAVID WEINBERG, Staff Writer

Posted: August 04, 2012

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Antonio Dixon walked slowly off the football fields at Lehigh University on Friday afternoon.

Ventnor recaptures Margate Memorials championship

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: August 04, 2012 - 12:58 am

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MARGATE - Ventnor oarsman David Funk scored two victories at once in the crucial moments of the 67th Margate Beach Patrol World War II Memorial Lifeguard Races at the Decatur Avenue beach on Friday.

Sea Isle City hosts Captain Bill Gallagher Beach Patrol 10-mile run

From Press staff reports

Updated: August 04, 2012 - 12:05 am

The 42nd annual Captain Bill Gallagher Sea Isle City Beach Patrol 10-Mile Island Run will begin at 5:30 p.m. today at 44th Street beach in Sea Isle City.

Friday 08/03/2012

Margate Beach Patrol to defend title tonight at Margate Memorials

By GUY GARGAN Staff Writer

Updated: August 03, 2012 - 8:21 am

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The Margate Beach Patrol has a different lineup and game plan this year, and so far that’s been one of the biggest stories of the lifeguard competition season.

Monday 07/30/2012

Ocean City lifeguards win third straight pool title

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Posted: July 30, 2012

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OCEAN CITY - The Ocean City Beach Patrol used victories in the relays and the women's races to win its third straight team title at the South Jersey Lifeguard Pool Swimming Championships on Sunday.

Sunday 07/29/2012

Stone Harbor's Sean McCall wins Carey Swim

From Press staff reports

Updated: July 29, 2012 - 1:50 am

Stone Harbor rookie lifeguard Sean McCall, 20, won the T. John Carey Masters Ocean Swim in 20 minutes, 6 seconds on Saturday morning at 34th Street beach in Ocean City. Hayley Edwards of Pilesgrove Township, 21, was fifth overall in the 1-mile race and won her fourth straight women's title in 20:30.

South Jersey lifeguard Pool Swimming Championships are today

From Press staff reports

Posted: July 29, 2012

The annual South Jersey Lifeguard Pool Swimming Championships will feature two all-women's races today for the first time in its history.

Saturday 07/28/2012

Margate wins Dutch Hoffman title to cap impressive week

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Posted: July 28, 2012

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WILDWOOD - The circumstances were a bit different this time, but the Margate Beach Patrol won its second team championship within a week by outscoring 14 other patrols at the Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Championships on Friday.

Friday 07/27/2012

Margate holds off Longport, Atlantic City to win Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Championships

From Press staff reports

Updated: July 27, 2012 - 8:41 pm

Margate Beach Patrol earned the team title in the Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Championships tonight in Wildwood.

Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Championships return to 1998 format

By GUY GARGAN Staff Writer

Posted: July 27, 2012

The 43rd annual Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Championships returns to its own tradition at 6:30 p.m. today at the Lincoln Avenue beach in Wildwood.

Thursday 07/26/2012

Ship Bottom Lifeguard Invitational postponed due to dangerous water conditions

From Press staff reports

Posted: July 26, 2012

The 24th annual Ship Bottom Lifeguard Invitational-Jack Donlon Memorial Race was postponed Thursday due to dangerous water conditions.

10 beach patrols to compete in Ship Bottom lifeguard event tonight

From Press staff reports

Updated: July 26, 2012 - 12:31 am

Ten beach patrols will display their overall team strength today at the 24th annual Ship Bottom Lifeguard Invitational.

Ocean City Beach Patrol runs away with Women's Invitational title

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: July 26, 2012 - 12:30 am

OCEAN CITY - Sometimes it's not immediately clear which beach patrol wins the team title at a lifeguard event.

Wednesday 07/25/2012

Ocean City Beach Patrol's Women's Invitational tonight at 34th Street beach

From Press staff reports

Updated: July 25, 2012 - 12:41 am

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The races will be short and quick today at the ninth annual Ocean City Beach Patrol Women's Invitational at 6:15 p.m. at 34th Street beach.

Monday 07/23/2012

Margate surges from eighth to first by winning last race at Atlantic City Lifeguard Classic

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: July 23, 2012 - 12:41 am

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ATLANTIC CITY - None of the 14 beach patrols could dominate the 22nd annual Atlantic City Lifeguard Classic on Sunday night, so the championship came down to the last race.

Saturday 07/21/2012

Atlantic City Lifeguard Classic postponed from tonight until Sunday

From Press staff reports

Updated: July 21, 2012 - 12:44 am

The 22nd annual Atlantic City Lifeguard Classic was postponed Friday due to the threat of bad weather and rescheduled for Sunday, said Rod Aluise, chief of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol.

Friday 07/20/2012

Sunday's 22nd annual Atlantic City Lifeguard Classic will feature top beach patrols

By GUY GARGAN Staff Writer

Updated: July 20, 2012 - 2:00 pm

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The leading beach patrol athletes of Cape May County meet the lifeguards from the Atlantic County patrols for the first time this season Sunday at the 22nd annual Atlantic City Lifeguard Classic.

Thursday 07/19/2012

Alumni crew of Smallwood, Fox finally wins Upper Township M.S. Six-Mile Bay Row

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: July 19, 2012 - 12:07 am

UPPER TOWNSHIP - The lifeguard alumni crew of Carl Smallwood Jr. and B.J. Fox went from perennial contender to champion Wednesday evening in the Upper Township M.S. Six-Mile Bay Row in the Strathmere section of the township.

Wednesday 07/18/2012

Upper Township Beach Patrol M.S. Six-Mile Bay Row today

From Press staff reports

Posted: July 18, 2012

The 19th annual Upper Township Beach Patrol M.S. Six-Mile Bay Row will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at the Deauville Inn in the Strathmere section of Upper Township.

Upper Township wins Tri-Resort Championship

From Press staff reports

Posted: July 18, 2012

The Upper Township Beach Patrol won four of the seven races and captured the Tri-Resort Lifeguard Championships team title on Tuesday at 44th Avenue beach in Sea Isle City. The Tri-Resort is an annual event between Upper, Sea Isle and Wildwood.

Tuesday 07/17/2012

The rower is a runner, too: Chuck Gowdy of Margate Beach Patrol wins 31st Cape May Superathlon

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: July 17, 2012 - 12:49 am

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CAPE MAY - Margate Beach Patrol oarsman Chuck Gowdy did some extra running last winter and thought it might be a good idea to once again compete in the Cape May Beach Patrol Superathlon, which is area lifeguarding's toughest test.

Sea Isle City hosts Tri-Resort lifeguard Championships tonight

From Press staff reports

Updated: July 17, 2012 - 12:53 am

The Tri-Resort Lifeguard Championships will be held at 6:15 p.m. today at 44th Street beach in Sea Isle City.

Monday 07/16/2012

Brigantine wins 48th annual Kuhn Invitational over Atlantic City

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: July 16, 2012 - 2:22 pm

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BRIGANTINE - Competitors at the 48th annual Chief Bill Kuhn Brigantine Beach Patrol Lifeguard Invitational enjoyed showing off their rescue skills so much that even the teams that weren't winning races were having a good time.

31st annual Cape May Beach Patrol Superathlon tonight

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: July 16, 2012 - 12:15 am

The 31st annual Cape May Beach Patrol Superathlon, a run-row-swim sprint triathlon for top area lifeguards, will be held today in Cape May.

Sunday 07/15/2012

Today's Brigantine lifeguard races emphasize mass participation

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: July 15, 2012 - 12:15 am

Many lifeguards from seven beach patrols will get a chance to race tonight at the 48th annual Chief Bill Kuhn Brigantine Beach Patrol Lifeguard Invitational at 16th Street beach in Brigantine. The event begins at 6:15 p.m.

Saturday 07/14/2012

Stone Harbor wins Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races for 2nd straight year

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: July 14, 2012 - 1:06 am

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NORTH WILDWOOD - Stone Harbor Beach Patrol Lt. Zac Campbell outsprinted several younger lifeguards to win the can run, the final race of the Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races on Friday.

Friday 07/13/2012

North Wildwood hosts Beschen-Callahans tonight in North Wildwood

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: July 13, 2012 - 12:56 am

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Several beach patrols have a chance for victory today at the 44th annual Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races in North Wildwood.

Thursday 07/12/2012

North Wildwood rookie Regan outraces everyone to win Cape May Point Women's lifeguard Challenge

By HANNAH BITZER, For The Press

Updated: July 12, 2012 - 12:31 am

CAPE MAY POINT - North Wildwood rookie lifeguard Erin Regan outswam last year's top two finishers by seven seconds to win the Cape May Point Women's Lifeguard Challenge on Wednesday at St. Pete's Beach.

Wednesday 07/11/2012

Curry's back-to-back wins help Ocean City win third straight Longport Women's lifeguard Invitational

By HANNAH BITZER, For The Press

Posted: July 11, 2012

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Erin Curry thought she would have a break between the swim and paddleboard events at the Longport Women's Lifeguard Invitational on Tuesday on the 33rd Avenue beach, but a last-minute schedule change had her racing back-to-back.

Tuesday 07/10/2012

3 lifeguard events this week are ladies only

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Posted: July 10, 2012

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Three all-female beach patrol events will be held on consecutive days this week, starting today with the Longport Women's Lifeguard Invitational at 6:30 p.m. on the 33rd Avenue beach.

Saturday 07/07/2012

Stone Harbor wins Cape May County Lifeguard Championships for first time

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: July 07, 2012 - 12:50 am

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WILDWOOD CREST - Stone Harbor Beach Patrol Capt. Sandy Bosacco knew his team had the athletes to be a contender at the Cape May County Lifeguard Championships on Friday at Rambler Road beach.

Longport wins last event to come back and win host lifeguard race

By KELLY ASHE, For The Press

Updated: July 07, 2012 - 12:43 am

LONGPORT - The host patrol had a special night at the 41st Annual Capt. Michael D. McGrath Longport Memorial Lifeguard Races on Friday.

Friday 07/06/2012

Tough task getting ready for season's inaugural lifeguard races tonight

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2012 - 12:37 am

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The South Jersey lifeguard racing season begins today, just two days after the Fourth of July in the busiest week of the summer season.

Tuesday 06/26/2012

Lifeguards eager to begin their summer tradition of athletic competition

By GUY GARGAN, Staff Writer

Updated: June 26, 2012 - 12:49 am

The fun, excitement and variety of South Jersey lifeguard racing gets into full swing in less than two weeks. Rival beach patrols will compete in various disciplines, such as swimming, rowing, running and paddleboarding.

Tuesday 11/29/2011

Local roundup: Results of Pilgrim Paddle

Updated: November 29, 2011 - 12:20 am

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Sunday 09/18/2011

Kobierowski, McGovern win final Masters Row of summer

From Press staff reports

Posted: September 18, 2011

The crew of Darrick Kobierowski and Terry McGovern won the fourth and final Brennan-McCann Masters Row of the season on Saturday morning at Seaview Harbor beach in Egg Harbor Township.

Friday 09/02/2011

Margate's Graves, Bechtel win Hammer Row event

From Press staff reports

Updated: September 02, 2011 - 12:28 am

The Margate Beach Patrol crew of Chris Graves and Bob Bechtel won the sixth annual Hammer Row in 38 minutes, 55 seconds on Thursday in the Seaview Harbor section of Egg Harbor Township.

Thursday 09/01/2011

4-mile Hammer Row today in Egg Harbor Township

From Press staff reports

Updated: September 01, 2011 - 12:07 am

The sixth annual Hammer Row, a 4-mile race, will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at Seaview Harbor beach in Egg Harbor Township. A paddleboard race will also be held.

Friday 08/26/2011

Hammer Row in EHT postponed until Sept. 1; Sunday's half-marathon in Wildwoods is canceled

From Press staff reports

Posted: August 26, 2011

The threat of Hurricane Irene already has affected the local sporting calendar.

Thursday 08/25/2011

Smallwood brothers defend Hammer Row title today in Egg Harbor Township

By GUY GARGAN, For The Press

Updated: August 25, 2011 - 12:50 am

Many of the top lifeguard rowers and alumni will get one last chance to compete this season at today's sixth annual Hammer Row in the Seaview Harbor section of Egg Harbor Township.

Saturday 08/20/2011

Atlantic City needs no rescuing to win Goudy championship for first time since 1996

By GUY GARGAN, For The Press

Updated: August 20, 2011 - 12:31 am

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VENTNOR - None of the 19 beach patrols at the 45th John T. Goudy Memorial Rescue Races won more than one of the four races, but the boatsmanship of Atlantic City helped to give its team a slight edge and the team championship Friday.

Tuesday 08/16/2011

Wildwood Crest tandem duo wins 20-mile North Wildwood Beach Patrol row in first attempt

By GUY GARGAN, For The Press

Updated: August 16, 2011 - 5:54 pm

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NORTH WILDWOOD - Brendan Cunningham and Terry McGovern were the unlikely winners of the 36th annual Bud Tarbotton Memorial North Wildwood Beach Patrol Around The Island Row on Monday morning.

Sunday 08/14/2011

Barnegat Light Beach Patrol wins Long Beach Island lifeguard Tournament for third year in row

From Press staff reports

Posted: August 14, 2011

The Barnegat Light Beach Patrol pulled away in the second day of the 50th annual Long Beach Island Lifeguard Tournament on Saturday and won it for the third year in a row.

20-mile North Wildwood Beach Patrol row set for Monday

By GUY GARGAN, For The Press

Posted: August 14, 2011

The Bud Tarbotton Memorial North Wildwood Beach Patrol Around The Island Row, the toughest test of the season for lifeguards and alumni rowers, will be held at 7:30 a.m. Monday, beginning at 1st and Surf avenues in North Wild-wood.

Saturday 08/13/2011

Second for most of night, Ocean City ends up No. 1 at South Jersey Lifeguard Championships

By GUY GARGAN, For The Press

Updated: August 18, 2011 - 12:23 am

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MARGATE - While others took the spotlight with victories, rower Dylan Kosten of the Ocean City Beach Patrol became the central figure of the 72nd annual South Jersey Lifeguard Championships at the Decatur Avenue beach on Friday.

Barnegat Light leads after Day 1 of Long Beach Island lifeguard race

From Press staff reports

Updated: August 13, 2011 - 12:59 am

Defending champion Barnegat Light is in the lead with 43 points after Friday's events at the first day of the 50th annual Long Beach Island Lifeguard Tournament on Hudson Avenue in Harvey Cedars.