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75-732: The parent program of the "Babe Ruth League, Incorporated" is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. The Babe Ruth League programs of youth baseball sports has increased steadily from its first 10-team league in, Hamilton, New Jersey (Hamilton Township, Mercer County) , to its present combined size of well over one million youngsters / boys players on some 60,000+ youth teams in more than 11,000 leagues and over 1.9 million additional volunteers. The Babe Ruth League programs consists of five age divisions: Cal Ripken Baseball (ages 4–12), Babe Ruth Baseball (ages 13–18), Babe Ruth Softball (ages 4–18), Bambino Buddy Ball (ages 5–20), and Xtreme Fastpitch (ages 6–18). In 1951 ten men who believed that

150-622: A youth pastor before returning to serve as a major league coach. He was most recently the pitching coach for the Baltimore Orioles . In 1990, McGregor was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame . Born and raised in Southern California , McGregor played baseball at El Segundo High School with Baseball Hall of Fame member George Brett , who was a year ahead. He was 51–5 with

225-631: A 0.39 earned run average (ERA) with the Eagles. He was the 14th overall selection in the first round of the 1972 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Yankees . McGregor was acquired along with Rick Dempsey , Tippy Martinez , Rudy May and Dave Pagan by the Orioles from the Yankees for Ken Holtzman , Doyle Alexander , Elrod Hendricks , Grant Jackson and Jimmy Freeman at

300-598: A 16-Year-Old Prep League. Designed for girls ages 4–18, age divisions offered include: 6 & Under, 8 & Under, 10 & Under, 12 & Under, 14 & Under, 16 & Under and 18 & Under. The primary emphasis of Babe Ruth Softball is on education, skill development, participation for all levels of ability and of course, having fun. A special highlight of Babe Ruth Softball is its annual tournament trail. Tournament teams from each local league are eligible to participate in District competition with winners advancing to

375-519: A challenged child's head is like no other. As you can see, the Bambino Buddy-Ball Division is an emotionally rewarding experience for everyone as it also allows the “buddies” to feel good about helping their challenged friends, while at the same time making it a fun and memorable time for all. There are no geographical boundaries limiting where the players who sign up for an Xtreme team come from. Participating leagues can sign up

450-488: A chance to compete through a tournament trail to reach the 16–18 Year-Old World Series, which in 2023 is being held in Cape Girardeau, MO. The primary objective of the 16-Year-Old Prep program is to provide players the opportunity to stay involved in organized baseball while sharpening their skills against competition in their own age group. Any league franchised in 16–18 Babe Ruth Baseball may also choose to register

525-615: A former Hamilton Township Director in Mayor John Bencivengo's cabinet, pleaded guilty before US District Court Judge Peter Sheridan to laundering money related to the federal bribery indictment against Mayor Bencivengo. Warney also admitted to accepting a bribe in 2006 in exchange for his vote and influence over a health insurance broker's contract. On November 19, 2012, Bencivengo was found guilty on all counts of corruption, extortion and bribery. He submitted his resignation effective November 21, 2012. Councilman Kevin J. Meara

600-499: A four-year cycle, with the mayor and two township council members up for election and then the three other township council seats coming up for vote two years later. At an annual reorganization meeting, the council selects a president and vice president from among its members for a one-year term. As of 2023 , the Mayor of Hamilton Township is Democrat Jeffrey S. Martin, serving a term of office that ends December 31, 2023. Members of

675-495: A group of players from any geographical make-up and form a team to play other Xtreme teams in special games or tournaments throughout the year. Xtreme teams are eligible to play at their own facility or in local tournaments. Playing rules match High School and College playing rules to better prepare players for the next level of competition. Babe Ruth League consists of 8 Regions. Babe Ruth League offers 12 World Series to its leagues to compete in. The Babe Ruth World Series follows

750-522: A household in the township was $ 57,110, and the median income for a family was $ 66,986. Males had a median income of $ 46,360 versus $ 33,673 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 25,441. About 2.8% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. As of late 2005, much of the new residential development in Hamilton has been geared to accommodating

825-428: A left-handed pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles from 1976 to 1988 . McGregor was an integral member of the 1983 World Series Champion Baltimore Orioles team, pitching a complete game shutout to clinch the series victory. Known for constantly changing speeds of his pitches, McGregor was a 20-game winner in 1980 and was named an American League (AL) All-Star in 1981 . After his playing career, he became

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900-431: A level swing, batting in order through the line-up for the entire game. The primary goal is to begin to instruct young players in the fundamentals of baseball in a supportive team environment. Also known as Senior Babe Ruth Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball was created for ballplayers ages 13–15 who wished to continue their baseball playing experience beyond the age of 12. This is where players get their baseball cleats muddy for

975-420: A pitching machine to allow for more hittable balls at the plate and more action in the field. Fear of actually being hit by a pitched ball is diminished. It makes the game safer and improves the playing confidence and ability of all participants. Ballplayers ages 4–6 learn hitting and fielding fundamentals in a supportive team environment. Young athletes hit the ball from a batting tee which is height-adjusted for

1050-456: A quality national softball program promoting the slightly different game of Softball , with its adjusted dimensions and measurements plus equipment. The softball program was designed to focus on all ability levels of young female athletes, providing them with the same enriching pleasurable athletic experience as much as the longtime boys' baseball divisions. July 6, 1999 was the beginning of a new era for Babe Ruth League, Inc. The Bambino Division

1125-409: A result, the planning board has been reluctant to authorize construction of housing that will increase the student population. Another reason is a series of improvements to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton . The hospital is now a highly respected source of care in the state. It is situated next to where most of the under-developed land in the township used to be, land that is now home to

1200-550: A total of 56,202 registered voters in Hamilton Township, of which 18,266 (32.5%) were registered as Democrats , 10,402 (18.5%) were registered as Republicans and 27,508 (48.9%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 26 voters registered to other parties. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 57.1% of the vote (23,434 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 41.7% (17,114 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (510 votes), among

1275-444: A turnout of 74.9%. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 62.0% of the vote (17,434 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 36.3% (10,217 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (478 votes), among the 29,111 ballots cast by the township's 57,809 registered voters (982 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 50.4%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 47.4% of

1350-642: A “buddy” to help the player swing a bat, round the bases, catch a ball, etc. There are no restrictions to the age of the “buddy”. A Bambino Buddy-Ball team may be composed of players ages 5–20 and sometimes older. The Bambino Buddy-Ball division is designed so that everyone has the opportunity to have fun. The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division allows our challenged or special needs athletes to develop confidence and positive self-esteem. It allows them to be part of organized sports and assists with physical fitness as well as their social skills. The joy and emotion you experience when you put on that first baseball uniform or cap on

1425-637: Is a charter school serving students in Kindergarten through fifth grade, operating under a charter granted by the New Jersey Department of Education . The school was one of 11 in the state to be recognized in 2014 by the United States Department of Education 's National Blue Ribbon Schools Program . Eighth grade students from all of Mercer County are eligible to apply to attend the high school programs offered by

1500-784: Is a 98-acre (40 ha) wildlife management area operated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 's Division of Fish and Wildlife. The township borders the municipalities of Lawrence Township , Robbinsville Township , Trenton and West Windsor Township in Mercer County; Bordentown City , Bordentown Township , Chesterfield Township and North Hanover Township in Burlington County ; Upper Freehold Township in Monmouth County ; and Falls Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania , across

1575-457: Is governed by a County Executive who oversees the day-to-day operations of the county and by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners that acts in a legislative capacity, setting policy. All officials are chosen at-large in partisan elections, with the executive serving a four-year term of office while the commissioners serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of

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1650-677: Is located between Interchanges 7 and 7A northbound at milepost 58.7. The Richard Stockton service area is located between Interchanges 7A and 7 southbound at milepost 58.7. No turnpike interchange is located in the township, but the closest exit is at Interchange 7A along I-195 in neighboring Robbinsville Township . The New Jersey Turnpike Authority widened the turnpike between Exit 6 in Mansfield Township , Burlington County and Exit 8A in Monroe Township , Middlesex County . Two new carriageways were built to accommodate

1725-559: Is offered as an option to the major division format, and includes a tournament trail from District competition through the World Series. Recommended for ballplayers ages 9–10. Players build and refine their fundamental skills while beginning to understand game strategy and teamwork. In most regions, participants first experience post-season tournament competition in this level, leading to the 10 Year-Old World Series. Designed primarily for ballplayers ages 7–8, this division makes use of

1800-462: Is one of the largest townships in New Jersey it doesn't have a true "downtown", but a number of settlements within the township form smaller commercial centers. Groveville (with a 2010 Census population of 2,945 ), Hamilton Square (12,784 ), Mercerville (13,230 ), White Horse (9,494 ) and Yardville (7,186 ) are all census-designated places and unincorporated communities located within

1875-410: Is one of the state's ten largest and consists of 17 elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools along with an alternative program. As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of 23 schools, had an enrollment of 11,816 students and 969.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.2:1. Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from

1950-660: Is to promote the appreciation of arts and sculpture. Sayen Park Botanical Garden is named after Fredrick Sayen because it was originally his land and his home. George Washington used Quakerbridge Road on his famous night march from the Second Battle of Trenton on his way to the Battle of Princeton . Hamilton Township has been governed under the Faulkner Act Mayor-Council system of New Jersey municipal government since January 1, 1976, based on

2025-694: The 1983 postseason, McGregor allowed only two runs in the openers of the ALCS and World Series , but lost both games by scores of 2–1 to the White Sox and Phillies , respectively. However, in Game 5, he shut out the Phillies in a complete game to end the series, four games to one. He remained a starting pitcher on the Orioles for the next five seasons, and made his final appearance on April 27, 1988 . McGregor

2100-549: The 2000 United States census there were 87,109 people, 33,523 households, and 23,667 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,208.0 inhabitants per square mile (852.5/km ). There were 34,535 housing units at an average density of 875.4 per square mile (338.0/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 85.15% White , 8.16% African American , 0.14% Native American , 2.56% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 2.19% from other races , and 1.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.13% of

2175-404: The 2020 United States census , the township's population was 92,297, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 3,833 (+4.3%) from the 2010 census count of 88,464, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,355 (+1.6%) from the 2000 census count of 87,109. The township was the state's ninth-largest municipality in 2010 and 2020, after having been ranked 10th in 2000. Hamilton

2250-745: The Delaware River in Pennsylvania . The 2010 United States census counted 88,464 people, 34,534 households, and 23,759 families in the township. The population density was 2,240.2 per square mile (864.9/km ). There were 36,170 housing units at an average density of 915.9 per square mile (353.6/km ). The racial makeup was 78.38% (69,340) White , 11.78% (10,419) Black or African American , 0.17% (149) Native American , 3.29% (2,914) Asian , 0.09% (79) Pacific Islander , 4.27% (3,775) from other races , and 2.02% (1,788) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.87% (9,613) of

2325-499: The Jersey Shore . By car, Hamilton is about 80 minutes from New York City and 50 minutes from Philadelphia. The train ride to New York is slightly shorter than the drive into New York while the train ride to Philadelphia is slightly longer than the drive into Philadelphia. With nearly 90,000 residents and 40 square miles (100 km ) of land, it offers modern train station and major roads passing through. As of May 2010 ,

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2400-552: The Mercer County Technical Schools , a county-wide vocational school district that offers full-time career and technical education at its Health Sciences Academy, STEM Academy and Academy of Culinary Arts, with no tuition charged to students for attendance. St. Gregory the Great Academy is a Catholic school serving students in preschool through eighth grade that operates under the auspices of

2475-1259: The National Center for Education Statistics ) are Alexander Elementary School (with 351 students; in grades K-5), Greenwood Elementary School (236; K-5), Kisthardt Elementary School (231; K-5), Klockner Elementary School (234; PreK-5), Kuser Elementary School (398; PreK-5), Lalor Elementary School (317; K-5), Langtree Elementary School (393; PreK-5), McGalliard Elementary School (250; K-5), Mercerville Elementary School (328; K-5), Morgan Elementary School (276; K-5), Robinson Elementary School (401; K-5), Sayen Elementary School (260; K-5), Sunnybrae Elementary School (275; K-5), University Heights Elementary School (336; PreK-5), George E. Wilson Elementary School (418; PreK-5), Yardville Elementary School (302; PreK-5), Yardville Heights Elementary School (261; K-5), Richard C. Crockett Middle School (999; 6-8), Albert E. Grice Middle School (941; 6-8), Emily C. Reynolds Middle School (914; 6-8), Nottingham High School (North) (985; 9-12), Hamilton High School West (1,447; 9-12), Steinert High School (East) (1,280; 9-12) and Hamilton Educational Program (HEP) High School (NA; 9-12). Pace Charter School of Hamilton

2550-501: The New Jersey Turnpike ( Interstate 95 ), Interstate 295 , Interstate 195 , U.S. Route 130 , U.S. Route 206 , Route 29 , Route 33 and Route 156 . Hamilton is the only municipality in the state that hosts Interstate 95 and both of its auxiliary routes, Interstates 195 and 295. Major county routes that traverse through include CR 524 , CR 533 and CR 535 . The Turnpike's Woodrow Wilson service area

2625-630: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton . The school was also recognized in 2014 by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Situated next to the New Jersey state capital of Trenton , and New Jersey's eighth-largest municipality, Hamilton Township is 65 miles (105 km) away from New York City and 35 miles (56 km) away from Philadelphia . Hamilton is also close to most points along

2700-690: The U.S. state of New Jersey . It is the largest suburb of Trenton , the state's capital, which is located to the township's west. The township is situated within the New York metropolitan area as defined by the United States Census Bureau but directly borders the Philadelphia metropolitan area and is part of the Federal Communications Commission 's Philadelphia Designated Market Area. As of

2775-788: The United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 14th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Linda R. Greenstein ( D , Plainsboro Township ) and in the General Assembly by Wayne DeAngelo (D, Hamilton Township ) and Tennille McCoy (D, Hamilton Township). Mercer County

2850-481: The trade deadline on June 15, 1976. He, Dempsey and Martinez became part of a nucleus which kept the Orioles as perennial contenders for the next decade. He was selected to the American League All-Star team in 1981 . He won 20 games in 1980 . "The kid can pitch, that's all I can say," praised Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver after McGregor threw a shutout on June 24 of that year. McGregor

2925-411: The 44,558 ballots cast by the township's 58,973 registered voters (3,500 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 75.6%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 53.5% of the vote here (23,658 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 43.9% (19,422 votes) and other candidates with 1.5% (679 votes), among the 44,201 ballots cast by the township's 58,979 registered voters, for

3000-522: The Babe Ruth League baseball organization added yet another division to its program, the Bambino division for players ages 4–12. Again in 1984, Babe Ruth League, Inc. added another dimension to its program with Babe Ruth Softball. The Softball Division aimed at girls and young women encompasses players 4 to 18 years of age. The program was organized because Babe Ruth League, Inc. saw a need for

3075-678: The International Championship with the winner playing the US Champion for the World Championship. The Babe Ruth League Hall of Fame was established in 1968. Individuals are inducted each year. Organizations are inducted from time to time. Source: Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey Hamilton Township is a township and the most populous municipality in Mercer County , in

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3150-651: The November 2020 general election, when he was chosen to serve the balance of the term of office. Starting in January 2021, fire protection is provided by a consolidated professional fire department, which replaced eight separate fire districts each of which served a separate of the township and had its own tax assessments. The new combined department operates on an annual budget of $ 28 million, with 135 firefighters in four engine companies, two ladder companies and two squad companies. On April 27, 2012, Mayor John Bencivengo

3225-893: The November general election. As of 2024 , the County Executive is Daniel R. Benson ( D , Hamilton Township ) whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Mercer County's Commissioners are: Lucylle R. S. Walter (D, Ewing Township , 2026), Chair John A. Cimino (D, Hamilton Township, 2026), Samuel T. Frisby Sr. (D, Trenton , 2024), Cathleen M. Lewis (D, Lawrence Township , 2025), Vice Chair Kristin L. McLaughlin (D, Hopewell Township , 2024), Nina D. Melker (D, Hamilton Township , 2025) and Terrance Stokes (D, Ewing Township, 2024). Mercer County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Paula Sollami-Covello (D, Lawrence Township, 2025), Sheriff John A. Kemler (D, Hamilton Township, 2026) and Surrogate Diane Gerofsky (D, Lawrence Township, 2026). As of March 2011, there were

3300-569: The State and Regional levels. Entry to the official Babe Ruth Softball tournament trail is free. 12 & Under and 16 & Under Divisions advance to a World Series. Babe Ruth Softball also offers an invitational World Series for the 8 & Under, 10 & Under, and 14 & Under divisions. The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division was established for organizations who wish to charter a league that encompasses players ages 5–20 who are either physically and/or mentally challenged. This division makes allowance for

3375-734: The Township Council are Council President Charles F. "Chuddy" Whalen III (D, 2025), Council Vice President Anthony P. Carabelli Jr. (D, 2025), Pasquale "Pat" Papero Jr. (D, 2023), Nancy Phillips (D, 2023) and Richard L. Tighe (D, 2025). In January 2020, the Township Council chose Charles Whalen from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2021 that had been held by Jeffrey Martin until he stepped down to take office as mayor. Whalen served on an interim basis until

3450-436: The active older-adult communities. As of October 2016, significant construction has been done to further build up the Hamilton Township area. Multiple new retirement communities have been constructed, as well as multiple new restaurants, banks, gas stations and convenience stores along Route 33. Hamilton Township continues to expand rapidly to accommodate the increase in citizens residing in the community. Hamilton hosts one of

3525-449: The aging baby boomer generation. New retirement communities and assisted-living facilities outpace that of new traditional residential communities. Such construction has been spurred by several factors. The first being that the public is skeptical of growing school budgets due to its already large size. Hamilton voters have often rejected increases in school budgets in their yearly elections to keep already high taxes from growing higher. As

3600-408: The first time on standard 90' diamonds under Official Baseball Rules used by Major League Baseball. In this division, teams are eligible to enter tournament competition and move along the tournament trail, culminating in a World Series. Three World Series are held in this division: one for 13 year-old players, one for 13 and 14 year-old players, and the 13–15 World Series. In 2019, the 13–15 World Series

3675-682: The future of their communities depended upon the proper development of young people met at the historic Yardville Hotel in Hamilton , New Jersey , for the purpose of developing a baseball program for young men between 13 and 15 years of age. Babe Ruth League, Inc. recognizes Marius D. Bonacci as the Founding Father of the program, along with the contribution of the following nine men, Samuel M. Welch, Ferdinand J. Wagner, Ed Jones, Ted Jasek, Cliff Fovour, Boots Snyder, William Dombrowski, Maskill Paxson and Willard Carson Jr. Originally organized under

3750-478: The game for this age group. This league offers the 13-year-old player the assurance to play without age intimidation and the chance to participate in the 13-Year-Old World Series. The highest and most accomplished level in Babe Ruth Baseball. A favorite among high school players and coaches, this division prepares players for collegiate recruiting and the professional draft. This division allows players

3825-584: The game. In 2000 the Buddy-Ball Division for players ages 5–20 who are physically and/or mentally challenged was renamed the Bambino BuddyBall Division. A "buddy" helps the player swing a bat, round the bases, catch a ball. 2013 saw the addition of Xtreme Fastpitch to accommodate all softball participants—those who wish to play on a recreational level to those who seek a higher degree of competition to hone their skills with

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3900-496: The goal of continuing play into high school and beyond. Features a 50' pitching distance and 70' base paths, this division is offered as an option to the major division format, and includes a tournament trail from District competition through the World Series in Branson, Missouri featuring eight International Champions. Features a 46' pitching distance and 60' base paths. Special base running rules are also in effect. This division

3975-512: The largest man-made lakes in the state, which was built as a result of a federal flood control project to prevent flooding in Trenton along Assunpink Creek , with gravel removed to deepen the lake basin used as part of the construction of Interstates 95 and 195. The Grounds for Sculpture is a 42-acre (170,000 m ) sculpture park which houses more than 270 sculptures, gardens, water features, and other nature scenes. The organization's mission

4050-470: The largest recreational parks in the state, and borders another. The municipal Veterans Park is 350 acres (1.4 km ) and is housed entirely in the township. Mercer County Park borders the township to the North and encompasses 2,500 acres (10 km ) of land that was shared from Hamilton Township along with neighboring Lawrence Township and West Windsor Township . The park contains Mercer Lake , one of

4125-514: The name Little Bigger League, Claire Merritt Ruth , the widow of the lamented deceased George Herman" Babe Ruth ," (1895–1948), met with the league's organizers six years later in 1954 and authorized them to rename the league in Ruth's memory and honor. In 1974, the 13-Year-Old Prep League level was added. The Prep League allows 13-year-old players to make the transition to the regulation size diamond, while competing with peers their own age. In 1982,

4200-536: The outer roadway (or truck lanes). In Hamilton, new sound barriers and overpasses were built, as well as new entrance & exit ramps to the service areas. The project was announced in December 2004 and completed in early November 2014. Scott McGregor (left-handed pitcher) Scott Houston McGregor (born January 18, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player and coach , who played his entire career in Major League Baseball as

4275-432: The population were under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.6 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

4350-400: The population. There were 33,523 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

4425-420: The population. Of the 34,534 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18; 51.3% were married couples living together; 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 31.2% were non-families. Of all households, 26.3% were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09. 21.2% of

4500-482: The recommendations of a Charter Study Commission . The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide governed under this form. The township's government is comprised of the Mayor and the five-member Township Council, with all elected representatives chosen at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election in odd-numbered years and serving four-year terms of office. Elections alternate in

4575-576: The tournament trail of Districts, States, Regionals, and the World Series. At the World Series, 8 Regional Champions along with the Host League and State Champion compete for the World Series Title. The World Series can be hosted by any chartered league which in turn gets an automatic bid into the World Series. The Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series is hosted annually at Ballparks of America in Branson, MO . 8 International Teams compete for

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4650-499: The township had a total of 369.10 miles (594.01 km) of roadways, of which 304.98 miles (490.82 km) were maintained by the municipality, 33.49 miles (53.90 km) by Mercer County and 27.93 miles (44.95 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 2.70 miles (4.35 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . Several major roads and highways traverse the township. These include

4725-606: The township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Briar Manor, Broad Street Park, Bromley, Chewalla Park , Creston, DeCou Village, Deutzville, Duck Island , East Trenton Heights , Edgebrook, Extonville , Golden Crest , Gropps Lake, Haines Corner, Hutchinson Mills , Lakeside Park, Maple Shade, North Crosswicks , Nottingham , Oil City, Pond Run, Quaker Bridge , Quaker Gardens, Rosemont, The Orchards, Trenton Gardens, Warner Village, White City and Yardville Heights . Van Nest Wildlife Refuge

4800-409: The vote here (14,234 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 45.0% (13,490 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.4% (1,629 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (324 votes), among the 29,999 ballots cast by the township's 57,543 registered voters, yielding a 52.1% turnout. The Hamilton Township School District serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . The district

4875-422: Was $ 72,026 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 2,663) and the median family income was $ 87,512 (+/− $ 2,631). Males had a median income of $ 58,674 (+/− $ 3,519) versus $ 45,661 (+/− $ 1,733) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 32,344 (+/− $ 701). About 3.5% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over. As of

4950-401: Was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.10. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males. The median income for

5025-504: Was a better than average fielding pitcher in his major league career. In 356 pitching appearances covering 2,140.2 innings, he committed only nine errors in 445 total chances for a .980 fielding percentage , which was 24 points higher than the league average at his position. After his baseball career ended, McGregor worked as a youth pastor and for five years headed a church in Towson, Maryland . In 2002, McGregor returned to baseball as

5100-476: Was charged by the U.S. Attorney's office for corruption in the extortion of payments in exchange for influencing the awarding of a health insurance contract for the Township's Board of Education. On June 22, 2012 he was indicted by a federal grand jury on five criminal counts including extortion, attempted extortion, money laundering and two counts related to the federal travel act. On June 29, 2012, Rob Warney,

5175-468: Was held in Bismarck, ND and was attended by several former participants from the 1969 winning team, including Scott MacGregor . Players often express a fear of competing with 14 and 15 year-old players who have already experienced one or two years playing on a standard 90' diamond. Babe Ruth League introduced this prep league, comprising teams with only 13-year-old players, to foster more participation in

5250-485: Was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 11, 1842, from portions of the now-defunct Nottingham Township . Portions of the township were taken to form Chambersburg on April 1, 1872, and annexed by Trenton in 1888, and by Wilbur on April 24, 1891, and annexed by Trenton in 1898. Hamilton Township derives its name from the village of Hamilton Square , which might have been named for Alexander Hamilton . In 2006, Hamilton Township

5325-522: Was ranked by Morgan Quitno Press as the 18th-safest city in the United States, out of 369 cities nationwide. In the company's 2005 survey, the Township was ranked 15th safest of 354 cities surveyed nationwide. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 40.31 square miles (104.41 km ), including 39.44 square miles (102.14 km ) of land and 0.87 square miles (2.26 km ) of water (2.17%). Although Hamilton

5400-465: Was released to a half-way house in December 2014, and completed his sentence while under house arrest in June 2015. Hamilton Township is located in the 3rd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 14th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim ( D , Moorestown ). New Jersey is represented in

5475-456: Was renamed "Cal Ripken Baseball, a Division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. Famous "Ironman" player for the legendary Baltimore Orioles . Cal Ripken Jr. ' s visions and philosophies, molded by his father, longtime Oriole coach and manager Cal Ripken Sr. , (1935–1999), directly parallel those of Babe Ruth League, Inc. Now two of the most prolific legends and heroes in baseball inspire in our youth participants their knowledge, spirit and pure passion for

5550-599: Was solid in two postseasons with the Orioles in 1979 and 1983 . McGregor sent the Orioles to the World Series by clinching the 1979 ALCS with a Game 4 shutout of the California Angels . He pitched a complete-game victory in Pittsburgh in Game 3 of the World Series . Despite taking the loss in Game 7, McGregor yielded two runs in 8 innings to Willie Stargell and the eventual champion Pirates . In

5625-580: Was sworn in as Acting Mayor, replacing Bencivengo following his resignation. On March 24, 2013, Bencivengo was sentenced to a 38-month prison term, which he served at a minimum security federal prison at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania . On September 23, 2013, his attorney filed an appeal with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which was denied in April 2014. He

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