Tom Renner

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No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Girls Head Into East Regionals Fairfield Girls Head Into East Regionals Fairfield Girls Head Into East Regionals
Fairfield Girls Head Into East Regionals FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield softball All-Stars captured their third banner of the summer on Sunday when they defeated Mystic, 6-2, to win the state softball championship. Earlier, Fairfield took home titles in District 2 and Section 1. They begin their quest for the East Regional title Friday against Vermont in Bristol. Fairfield swept the best-of-3 state championship series vs. Mystic, 3-2 and 6-2. Fairfield's schedule in the East Regional is available online. The Fairfield Little League softball all-stars include Erin Rosengren, Julia Wilson, Mary Rose Finnigan, Madison Burress, Eli…

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by Tom Renner
Stamford, CT
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North Stamford All-Stars Fall in Sectional North Stamford All-Stars Fall in Sectional North Stamford All-Stars Fall in Sectional
North Stamford All-Stars Fall in Sectional STAMFORD, Conn. – The North Stamford Little League 10-year-old All-Stars roared through the District 1 tournament undefeated and crushed nearly everybody in their path. The Section 1 tournament, however, proved far more challenging. North Stamford finished Section 1 play Monday night with a 12-0 loss to District 2 champ Westport. North Stamford finished the tournament 1-3, with its only victory a 7-4 decision over Orange. In Monday's game, North Stamford fell behind 4-0 before it came to bat. "Westport was hitting the ball and we weren't,'' North Stamford manager Frank Wainwright said. "Th…

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by Tom Renner
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk 9s Fall in District Tournament Final Norwalk 9s Fall in District Tournament Final Norwalk 9s Fall in District Tournament Final
Norwalk 9s Fall in District Tournament Final NORWALK, Conn. -- Like their 12-year-old counterparts, the Norwalk Cal Ripken 9-year-old All-Stars came within one inning of capturing their district championship. But a three-run homer by Stratford's Jack Ryan put the home team ahead for good in the fifth inning of a winner-take-all final, giving Stratford a 10-8 victory and an automatic berth at the Ripken state tournament. Earlier in the district tournament, Norwalk defeated Stratford 7-6, but the host team battered Norwalk 19-3 in a rematch to set up the third and deciding game between the area's top two 9-year-old Ripken teams last week…

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by MSC Community Sports
Norwalk, CT
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Baseball, Softball Scoreboard and Schedule Baseball, Softball Scoreboard and Schedule Baseball, Softball Scoreboard and Schedule
Baseball, Softball Scoreboard and Schedule Monday's Games Baseball Section 1 Tournament 9- and 10-year-old Tournament Westport 12, North Stamford 0 Tuesday's Games Baseball Babe Ruth 13-year-old State Tournament Darien vs. New Milford at Ridgefield, 5 p.m. Softball 9- and 10-year-old State Tournament Fairfield vs. North Branford at Ellsworth Park, Bridgeport, 5:30 p.m. Redding/Easton vs. Wallingford at Ellsworth Park, Bridgeport, 5:30 p.m. Send us pictures of your teams in action to [email protected].

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by Tom Renner
Stamford, CT
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Stamford Junior Legion Clinches Zone 4 Title Stamford Junior Legion Clinches Zone 4 Title Stamford Junior Legion Clinches Zone 4 Title
Stamford Junior Legion Clinches Zone 4 Title STAMFORD, Conn. – The Stamford American Legion Junior team held off a furious Norwalk rally Sunday for a 6-5 win and its first Zone 4 championship. The victory sends Stamford to the state tournament beginning Monday with a home game at Cubeta Stadium. Stamford (20-6) finishes its regular season Tuesday at Cubeta Stadium against Westport. Andrew Oakes pitched six strong innings in Sunday's win. Logan McCullough worked out of trouble in the seventh to earn the save. Bryan Pieschel, Billy Dreuhl and Nick Palumbo sparked the offense. The victory over Norwalk capped a busy week for Stamford. O…

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by Tom Renner
Westport, CT
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Westport 10s Reach Section 1 Final Westport 10s Reach Section 1 Final Westport 10s Reach Section 1 Final
Westport 10s Reach Section 1 Final WESTPORT, Conn. – Westport Little League's 10-year-old All-Stars distinguished themselves in an unbeaten run to the District 2 championship. The team's run in the Section 1 tournament has been similarly impressive. Westport clinched a berth in the championship game with a 12-0 victory Monday over North Stamford at Peter J. Foley Field in Naugatuck. Westport's win in four innings was its third mercy-rule win. It lost its only other game, an 11-10 setback to Edgewood. Chad Knight belted a grand slam during an eight-run fourth inning to lead Westport. He had two hits, five RBIs and reached ba…

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by Tom Renner
Norwalk, CT
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Kids Ride and Raise Money for Cancer Survivors Kids Ride and Raise Money for Cancer Survivors Kids Ride and Raise Money for Cancer Survivors
Kids Ride and Raise Money for Cancer Survivors FAIRFIELD, Conn. – This year's Connecticut Challenge will include a ride for young cyclists. It starts July 30 from the Fairfield County Hunt Club, same time and place as the adult event, and will raise money for cancer survivorship programs. The junior ride will also include a few special, fun challenges along the way. Because participants will be riding on grass, the Junior Challenge is not suitable for young children on tricycles or with training wheels. But if you have a bike that you can ride on grass, the Junior Challenge is for you! Only the first 100 kids to register will be accep…

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by Tom Renner
Norwalk, CT
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County Rowers Earn Spots on Junior National Team County Rowers Earn Spots on Junior National Team County Rowers Earn Spots on Junior National Team
County Rowers Earn Spots on Junior National Team The U.S. Junior National Team that will compete in the 2011 World Rowing Junior Championships will have a strong Fairfield County presence. Rowers from Southport, Westport, Weston and New Canaan are among those selected to compete for the U.S. in the Aug. 3-7 meet at Eton Dorney, Great Britain. Sisters Rosie and Lucy Grinalds, Southport residents who compete for the Norwalk-based Connecticut Boat Club, made the team in different events. Rosie will compete in the Women's Pair with Corinne Bozzini. Lucy will compete in the Women's Four. Both earned silver  at the world meet last year. Sauga…

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Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Captures State Softball Crown Fairfield Captures State Softball Crown Fairfield Captures State Softball Crown
Fairfield Captures State Softball Crown FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Fairfield Little League softball All-Stars swept Mystic over the weekend to win the state championship. They head to the East Regionals beginning Friday in Bristol. Fairfield won 3-2 on Saturday and 6-2 on Sunday at Hatters Park in Danbury. Fairfield is now 11-1 in postseason competition and has won 10 straight. Its only loss was to Black Rock in the second game of the District 2 tournament. Fairfield, which went 5-0 in its run to the Section 1 championship, is scheduled to play Vermont at 8:15 p.m. Friday. Alice Nelson got the victory for Fairfield in Sunday's clin…

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by Tom Renner
Westport, CT
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Westport 10 All-Stars Rout Beacon Falls Westport 10 All-Stars Rout Beacon Falls Westport 10 All-Stars Rout Beacon Falls
Westport 10 All-Stars Rout Beacon Falls WESTPORT, Conn. – The Westport Little League 10-year-old All-Stars will try to advance to the championship round of the Section 1 tournament Monday. They meet North Stamford in their final pool play game in Naugatuck. Westport stands at 2-1 in the tournament after beating Beacon Falls, 11-1, on Saturday. A victory over North Stamford would secure a berth in Wednesday's championship game. Edgewood and Westport are 2-1 in the tournament. Orange is 2-2, and North Stamford and Beacon Falls are 1-2. Westport dropped an 11-10 slugfest to Edgewood in its second game Thursday. In Saturday's win, …

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