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The Livingston Lancer varsity football team improved its record to 2-1 after an impressive 43-0 victory over Newark East Side. “Livingston’s offense and defense played flawlessly,” noted coach Robert Breschard. “Despite many great performances in recent years, this marked Livingston’s first shut-out since 2015. The Lancers’ hard work during their bye-week was evident, as they continued their tremendous teamwork. With the victory against Newark East Side, the Lancers have not lost a home game since September 23, 2017.

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JV BOYS’ SOCCER TEAM TIES WEST ORANGE: The Livingston High School boys’ junior varsity soccer team played West Orange to a 2-2 tie at the oval on Friday, September 21. Shown above, Lancer winger Zach Lang shields the West Orange defender during second half action on the Oval. The JV Lancers have an undefeated record of four wins, one tie, and no losses.

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Bill “Doc” Pollak is a Livingston resident for more than 50 years, a retired dentist, and, at 83 years young, a dedicated baseball player. He regularly bounds into the Tribune office with the latest Livingston Dodgers news; they won their 12th consecutive game on August 5. But it was time, the staff felt, for a story just about him and his love of baseball and the people who play the game.

Ball Playing in the ‘Hood

“In grammar school,” Pollak said, “we moved to a neighborhood in Newark where all we did, all day long, was play stoop ball, stick ball, box ball, basketball. It was all we talked about. I guess it’s my second nature.” He said there were lights hanging out of windows, between the houses, and the kids played at night.

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Isabelle DeLuccia of Livingston is more accustomed to receiving tennis trophies than she is to presenting them, but there she stood, next to Naomi Osaka, the US Open Women’s Champion, as Osaka received her trophy on Saturday, September 8, at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

“It was amazing!” said Isabelle, whose active participation, hard work and sportsmanship in USTA sanctioned events had earned her the invite.

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The Livingston Lancer varsity football team’s season is off to a great start after a 33-28 victory against the Bayonne Bees. The victory came in the home-opener on Friday, September 7, in front of a crowd which sported red, white, and blue at Allen Jacobson Memorial Field. The Lancers improved their record to 1-1 after a tough, 35-21 loss at Randolph High School.

The offense was led by senior quarterback Jack Ernst, who tossed four touchdowns and passed for 289 yards. The Livingston offense incorporated many players; nine players recorded a catch. In contrast, only three players from Bayonne caught passes. The touchdowns were caught by seniors, Joe Cullen and Tommy Warner, and sophomore, Jack Larson.

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FOOTBALL TEAM OPENS SEASON: The Livingston High School football team opened its season against Randolph High School on Friday, August 31 at the John J. Bauer Memorial Field in Randolph. The Rams defeated the Lancers, 35-21.

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The Memorial Park tennis courts have been reserved for the eighth annual September Smash tennis tournament on Saturday, September 8.

The tournament will include a match between Morristown and Ridgewood High Schools, and J.P. Stevens and Livingston High Schools.

The tennis courts will be unavailable for public use between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on September 8.

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THE “BOYS OF SUMMER:” The Livingston High School varsity football team will open its season before school starts, with an away game against Randolph on Friday, August 31, at 4 p.m. Shown here, Lancer quarterback Jack Ernst completes a pass as the offense and defense work to hone their skills during practice. The Monday, August 27 practice was the first for the football team on the newly installed turf.

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Bill Lampeter, a long-time teacher and coach at Livingston High School, died Wednesday, August 15. The family held private funeral services.

Mr. Lampeter attended Ursinus College in Pennsylvania, where he was a standout baseball player. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

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Despite a split in a doubleheader that ended their 12-game winning streak, the Livingston Dodgers clinched the title in the U.S. Over Thirty (USOT) Baseball league on Sunday, August 19, at Okner Field in Livingston.

The Dodgers lost the first half of a doubleheader against the Staten Island Bombers, 5-2, but roared back to win the nightcap, 9-0.

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