[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 118 (Wednesday, September 9, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1662]
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  TRIBUTE TO THE LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS, THE TOMS RIVER 
                        EAST LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 9, 1998

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the Little League 
World Series Champions, Toms River East Little League team.
  The 11 and 12 year olds from Toms River, New Jersey sailed through 
the Little League tournament at Williamsport, Pennsylvania undefeated 
and won its first Little League World Series championship. 
Additionally, Toms River East became the first New Jersey team to win 
the championship since 1975 and the first U.S. team to win since 1993.
  Toms River East secured the championship from the team from Japan by 
a score of 12-9. Chris Cardone, who was 1 for 10 coming into the final 
game, slugged home runs in consecutive at bats to propel Toms River 
East to the title.
  Also starring in the game was Todd Frazier who had four hits in four 
at bats including a home run and earned a save in the championship 
game.
  This past weekend, 40,000 fans, friends and family members gathered 
to welcome the champions home at a parade in their honor. After the 
speeches were concluded, a question was posed to team manager Mike 
Gaynor on his feelings about the magical run to the championship. Coach 
Gaynor summed up the experience ``as the time of his life.''
  Mr. Speaker, I salute the Toms River East Little League team in 
winning the Little League World Series and to all Little Leaguers 
around the world who participated and upholding the Little League 
Pledge of ``win or lose, I will always do my best.''

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