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(Photo by Tom Nowak, provided courtesy of Princeton's Office of Athletic Communications) caption: GOING OVERBOARD: Princeton men's lightweight coach Joe Murtaugh takes the plunge after guiding his crew to the 2003 Eastern Sprints title. Murtaugh, who is stepping down from his post, guided the lightweight program to four national titles and four Eastern Sprints crowns during his 17-year tenure. end of caption

Murtaugh Leaving Princeton Crew Family To Apply Perspective to His Home Front

By Bill Alden

Joe Murtaugh has a special ability to take the long range view of situations that have arisen in his life. After spending four years in the 1980s as a volunteer crew coach at his alma mater, the University of Virginia, Murtaugh knew he had to leave those familiar surroundings in order to maximize his potential professionally.

Hun Pitcher Garrison Headed to Pros After Brewers Take Him in MLB Draft

By Bill Alden

By all rights, Steve Garrison should have slept like a log on the night of June 6.

After all, Garrison had concluded his senior year at the Hun School, having graduated three days earlier.

The Café Has Bull's Eye Firmly on Its Back As Rec League Hoops Starts 17th Season

By Bill Alden

At the summit of the basketball world, the Detroit Pistons are currently locked in an uphill battle to repeat as NBA champions. In a local corner of the hoops scene, another squad starts its quest for a three-peat this Wednesday night as the Princeton Recreation Department summer men's basketball league tips off its 17th season.

Walker Beats the Heat to Win Fete 10K; Saul Overcomes Injury to Be Top Woman

By Bill Alden

Michael Walker didn't get a chance to run any road races this spring due to his teaching and coaching duties at Rancocas Valley High.

PGSA Softballers Enjoyed Competing In Culminating Season With Playoffs

By Bill Alden

Joseph Campisi lucked into a nice way to beat the sweltering heat that hit the area last week.