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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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Reaches Regional Final Norwalk Reaches Regional Final Norwalk Reaches Regional Final
Norwalk Reaches Regional Final Norwalk pounded New Milford, 15-4, to move to the championship round of the 12-year-old Babe Ruth New England Regional on Tuesday in Nashua, N.H. Norwalk will play again on Thursday and needs one more victory to reach the World Series next month in Aberdeen, Md. David Balunek crushed a three-run home run in the first inning and added a two-run shot in the fifth. He went 3-for-3 with five RBIs to pace a Norwalk offense that has outscored opponents 48-15 in three tournament games. Tuesday night's game ended in the fifth inning due to the 10-run mercy rule. Balunek struck out six to pick up th…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk 11s Stay Alive Norwalk 11s Stay Alive Norwalk 11s Stay Alive
Norwalk 11s Stay Alive Chris Giordano and Eric van der Els combined to toss a one-hitter as the 11-year-old Norwalk Cal Ripken All Stars eliminated South Meriden Tuesday evening in state tournament play. Norwalk jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning when van der Els led off with a single and was doubled home by Wady Almonte, who later scored on a South Meriden error. Norwalk added to its lead by tacking on three runs in the second inning. With one out, Jeff Vitatoe walked and advanced to third base on a van der Els double. Vitatoe scored on a South Meriden error, and van der Els and Almonte came home aft…

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Stamford, CT
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North Stamford Savors Season North Stamford Savors Season North Stamford Savors Season
North Stamford Savors Season North Stamford Little League's objective before the playoffs started was to recapture the District 1 title. The team's season ended Monday with a tough 10-9 loss Farmington in the Section 1 tournament, but manager Doug Horn kept the team's accomplishments in perspective. "Overall the season was terrific,'' Horn said. "We won the district after not winning it for two years, and that was our goal. We wanted to play for the sectional championship, but it didn't happen. I'm proud of the effort our guys put out." Young ballplayers turn the page quickly after a loss, but managers and coaches repl…

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Fairfield, CT
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Softball Team Seeks Support Softball Team Seeks Support Softball Team Seeks Support
Softball Team Seeks Support Members of the Fairfield Little League Girls Softball 9- and 10-year-old state championship team were outside Stop & Shop at Kings Highway Wednesday seeking support for their upcoming trip to the New England Regional in Pennsylvania. The team leaves Friday. The team will be soliciting donations Thursday at Bagel King and Trader Joe's on Black Rock Turnpike from 1:30-5:30 p.m., at Starbucks on the Post Road on Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. and at Einstein Bagels on Black Rock Turnpike on Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. Supporters can make checks out to Fairfield Little League Girls Softball for tax d…

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Norwalk, CT
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Waterer, Nunley Win at Oak Hills Waterer, Nunley Win at Oak Hills Waterer, Nunley Win at Oak Hills
Waterer, Nunley Win at Oak Hills Roger Waterer and Randy Nunley combined to win a two-man best ball tournament at Oak Hills Park. They shot 57.5 using a half handicap. Mike Campbell and Jim Stabell finished second with a 59. Phil Tegano and Rick Wetzel grabbed third (59.5) and Ron Dominici and Terry Fuller posted a 61. Dave Mancuso won a non-senior Best Either Nine Tournament, followed by Roger Waterer. In a two-man better ball tournament, Lou and Nick Falcone combined for a 61 to edge Rick Wetzel and Steve Wallerstein. George Kovacs and Ed Hickey grabbed third.

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Norwalk, CT
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Houston Reaches Out at Norwalk Y Houston Reaches Out at Norwalk Y Houston Reaches Out at Norwalk Y
Houston Reaches Out at Norwalk Y Former Knicks star Allan Houston talked to fathers, mentors and boys during a visit to the Norwalk YMCA last Friday. Houston spent two hours at the facility and worked basketball into the conversation, but his main focus was responsibility. Houston's visit kicked off his  FISLL (Faith, Integrity, Sacrifice, Leadership, Legacy) program to help men and children become aware of their obligations as fathers and role models. 

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Fairfield, CT
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Murphy 2nd at Connecticut Open Murphy 2nd at Connecticut Open Murphy 2nd at Connecticut Open
Murphy 2nd at Connecticut Open Wilton's Brian Murphy was tied for second place heading into Tuesday's second round of the Connecticut Open at the Country Club of Fairfield. Murphy shot an opening-round 67 and trailed leader Kyle Gallo by two strokes. Murphy, who plays for the University of California men's golf team, birdied six holes on the back nine to get into contention during Monday's opening round. He is tied with Cody Paladino of Timberlin. Among the players in the field are former tennis star Ivan Lendl (71, tied for 21st). The final round of the 54-hole tournament is Wednesday. The top 40 players plus ties after…

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New Canaan, CT
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Storm Breezes to Softball Title Storm Breezes to Softball Title Storm Breezes to Softball Title
Storm Breezes to Softball Title The New Canaan Storm 14-and-under softball silenced opponents from all over the region over the weekend to win its second straight Fairfield County Fastpitch Softball League championship. The title capped a busy week in which the Storm also played in a national tournament in North Carolina. "It's a testament to the players,'' manager John Walsh said. "They are very committed to it. They really enjoy the game. They could be off in a million different directions. They all put off vacations until August to play softball. This particular age group has some athletic softball players." New Canaan…

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Stamford, CT
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Kids Reach Peak at Sports Camp Kids Reach Peak at Sports Camp Kids Reach Peak at Sports Camp
Kids Reach Peak at Sports Camp Kids have a ball every day at the Peak Performance Camps at Stamford High School. It could be a baseball, basketball a soccer ball or even a football. Every day, kids run, throw, kick and shoot at the camps. "I like pitching and batting,'' said Stamford's Nicole Savage, a 5½-year-old girl from Stamford who attended the camp last week. She waited her turn to take the field with six-year-old Brian Somody. Peak Performance runs a variety of camps. Norwalk resident Sean Ireland directs an all-sports camp. Children ages 4-12 play wiffleball, soccer, floor hockey, tag games and basketball. There …

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Norwalk, CT
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Ripken Stars Resume Regional Ripken Stars Resume Regional Ripken Stars Resume Regional
Ripken Stars Resume Regional Norwalk's 12-and-under Cal Ripken All-Stars resume New England Regional competition Tuesday when they play in-state rival New Milford at 8 p.m. in Nashua, N.H. Norwalk is 2-0 in the tournament and has scored 33 runs. Norwalk defeated New Milford to win the state championship earlier this month. New Milford earned a berth in the regional as an at-large selection. The winner of Tuesday's game advances to the winners' bracket final, where it will need one win to secure the championship. The regional winner earns a berth in the Cal Ripken 12-and-under World Series in Aberdeen, MD, in August.

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