Sports briefs: 4-08-04

BOCCE LEAGUES
In last Thursday’s women’s games of the South Philadelphia Bocce League, Mazza Bros. defeated Southern Auto, 12-0, and PFC, 12-5; City Pizza beat PFC, 12-5; and Southern took the win over City, 12-4. In Tuesday’s men’s games, Cacia’s Bakery defeated Pine Nuts, 12-6, and Chef’s Market, 12-8; Pine Nuts beat Camilli Chiropractic, 12-8; and Camilli took the win over Casa dei Pazzi, 12-2. 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 WOMEN’S SOFTBALL
The playground, Ninth and Federal streets, is still seeking teams and players interested in playing modified women’s softball. Call 215-685-1883.


DVYAA BASEBALL
The association is accepting registration for its spring baseball programs weeknights, 6-8, and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets. Age groups are 5-7 (tee-ball), 8-9 (peewee), 10-12 (majors) and 13-15 (seniors). Call 215-468-1265.


EUROPEAN VOLLEYBALL
The Goodwill Ambassadors are accepting applications from high-school-age volleyball players in the United States and Canada to participate in an exchange program in Europe. Members of this team will represent their country, community and Goodwill Ambassadors teams in tournaments and local competitions in London, Paris, Geneva, Venice and Rome. The program is open to males and females ages 15-20. Call 425-255-8102 or visit www.volleyballtours.com.


FLAMES ROLLER HOCKEY
The Philly Flames roller-hockey organization is looking for experienced goaltenders and other players for its under-14 and under-17 teams. Call Dan Burke, 267-249-1487, or visit the Web site, www.Phillyflames.com.


GORETTI BASKETBALL CAMP
The Goretti basketball camp is being held June 21-25 for girls ages 10-15. Call Chip Reitano, 215-389-0672.


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.


NEUMANN BASEBALL REUNION
The third annual St. John Neumann baseball reunion will be held May 1 at 8:30 a.m. Call Ben Gialloreto, 267-847-0918, or Jose Messina, 215-816-1238.


PHILADELPHIA STARS
The Philadelphia Stars baseball club, a multiethnic team of 13-year-olds, is seeking donations to fund its Throw Back Tour-’04, a 15-city cross-country odyssey of baseball, history and cultural awareness. Led by Steve Bandura, coach and program director at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, 17th and Fitzwater streets, the young ballplayers will embark on a 3,700-mile barnstorming tour through the pages of baseball lore. The team will board an authentic 1947 Clipper Bus in mid-June to begin a 20-day journey visiting ballparks in Baltimore, Kansas City, Detroit, Cooperstown and other cities. Call Steve Bandura, 215-923-7459.


PHILLIES ROOKIE LEAGUE
Capitolo Playground, Ninth and Federal streets, is holding registration for an instructional baseball league for ages 12 and under. Call 215-685-1883.


PUERTO RICO BASEBALL
Coast to Coast Athletics is recruiting baseball players ages 11-12 to represent the United States in international competition in Puerto Rico. Outstanding amateurs from around the country will compete against top Puerto Rican teams from June 26-July 2. The two teams of 12 players each will compete in the weeklong series of games. At this time, only four spots remain open. Fundraising assistance and scholarships are available. Call 740-373-4455 to request an application or visit www.coasttocoastathletics.com.


SABRES BASEBALL
Registration is being held every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through this month 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 Monday-Friday, 6-8 p.m., and Saturdays, noon-2 p.m. at the SEYAA fieldhouse, Seventh and Bigler streets. Call 215-463-8802 or visit www.seyaa.com.