BOCCE LEAGUES
In Tuesday’s men’s games of the South Philadelphia Bocce League, Camilli Chiropractor defeated Chef’s Market, 12-7, and Rudi’s Formal Wear, 12-10; Rudi’s beat Cacia’s Bakery, 12-11; Cacia’s took the win over Casa dei Pazzi, 12-2; and Pine Nuts defeated Casa dei Pazzi, 12-8, and Chef’s Market, 12-3. Last Thursday’s women’s games were postponed due to inclement weather. Men’s games are played Tuesdays and women’s games are played Thursdays, starting 7:30 p.m., at Guerin Recreation Center, 16th and Jackson streets.
CAPITOLO PLAYGROUND
The Capitolo men’s softball league is accepting new teams for the 2004 season. Managers must call Louise, 215-685-1883, as soon as possible, as only a few openings remain. Managers of women’s modified teams also are invited to inquire. In addition, the playground is holding registration for its 12-and-under basketball league. Call Greg, 215-685-1883.
EOM BIDDY HOCKEY
The league is accepting registration for biddy hockey for ages 4-7. The cost is $25 and games will be played every Saturday through Feb. 14. No equipment is needed. Stop by the EOM office, Front and Moore streets, from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. or call Erin, 215-271-1994.
GUERIN ACTIVITIES
Registration is being held for boys’ and girls’ indoor soccer for ages 12 and under at Guerin Recreation Center, 16th and Jackson streets. Parents can register their children Monday-Friday, 3-8 p.m., or call 215-685-1894 to make an appointment. The $15 fee, which includes shirt and award, is due at signup. Registration also continues for boys’ basketball for ages 14 and under and 12 and under. The same fee applies.
HAWTHORNE BASKETBALL
The Hawthorne Cultural Center’s 16-and-under basketball team got off to a strong start in its first game of the Philadelphia Department of Recreation’s District 10 league with a 65-27 win over Murphy Recreation Center. Coach Marshall Taylor runs the team as part of his "Academics before Athletics" program with the aim of helping youth to positively focus their energy. The league runs games Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Murphy, Third and Shunk streets; Guerin, 16th and Jackson; and McCall Elementary in Center City through February. Call Taylor at 215-925-8617.
JOE FORTUNA BASEBALL/TEE-BALL
Signups are being held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at Murphy Rec Center, Third and Shunk streets, for the spring baseball and tee-ball league for ages 4-19. The cost is $35 for ages 4-7; $40 for ages 8-15; and $70 for ages 16-19. Registration includes uniforms, trophies and a banquet. Call Joe Greco, 267-258-5958.
KNIGHTS BASKETBALL
The Knights of Columbus Philadelphia Council 196 held its annual basketball free-throw competition Jan. 10 at Guerin Recreation Center, 16th and Jackson streets. The winners in each age bracket received a medal and a certificate of accomplishment. The winners of the girls’ division were: Kimberly Flood, 10; Alessandria Fourtuna, 11; and Gina Angelo, 12. The winners of the boys’ division were Hanif Sutton, 10; Keith Dezii, 11; Mark Donato, 12; Sonny DiStefano, 13; and Michael Umbrell, 14. All the winners will advance to a regional competition, which will be held later this year at Cardinal O’Hara High School.
POINT BREEZE BASKETBALL
The Point Breeze Civic Association is registering boys and girls for its winter basketball league. Signups for boys ages 9-12 are held Wednesdays; boys 14-16, Thursdays. A girls’ basketball league is forming for ages 11-14. The PBCA seeks teams to participate. Registration is at Vare Middle School, 24th Street and Snyder Avenue, from 6:30-9 p.m. Call 215-755-6628.
SABRES BASEBALL
Registration will begin Monday and continue every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through April at Sixth Street and Packer Avenue. The age divisions are 4-6 (tee-ball), 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15 and 16-19. The cost is $50 for tee-ball and $85 for all other divisions. All teams are welcome. Call 215-468-2146 or visit www.sabresbaseball.com.
SEYAA BASEBALL/TEE-BALL
Baseball and tee-ball registration is underway. The season will begin April 24. The age divisions are 4-6 (tee-ball), 7-8 (pitching machine), 8-10 and 10-12 (live pitch), and 13-15 and 16-19 (Babe Ruth). The cost is $60 for tee-ball and $70 for all other divisions. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Register at the Thomas Middle School third-floor gym, Ninth and Johnston streets, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., and Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. Registration will be held Thursdays at the SEYAA fieldhouse, Seventh and Bigler streets, from 6-8 p.m. Call 215-463-8802 or visit www.seyaa.com.
SOUTH PHILLY ARC SOFTBALL
The South Philadelphia arc softball league is looking for teams for the upcoming season. Games will be played Sunday mornings. Call Ed Felker, 215-467-0688 or 215-816-6775.
SUNDAY SOFTBALL
A South Philly Sunday slow-pitch softball league for men 18 and over is forming and a few teams are needed. The first meeting will be held next month. Call Ed or Anthony, 610-496-7106.
