To the Editor:
For 47-plus years the annual North First Street softball game continues in Surf City. It was started back in 1976 by best friends Al, Sam, Bill, Ray, Dave, George and Jack. All but Jack met and grew up together in Philadelphia back in the 1940s. Their friendship continued in Surf City and Beach Haven West, where they all bought summer homes.
George Krauter, 92, holds his saxophone ana plaque titled ‘The Man, The Myth, The Legend.’
Forty-seven years ago we had our first Labor Day softball game. What started with best friends and their children has now been passed down to best friends…
September 6, 2023
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