BOWLERS NEEDED
Bowlers are needed for the St. Monica’s Guys and Dolls Monday-night league. Call Kathy, 215-468-6520, or 267-234-4396.
BOXING AT NEW ALHAMBRA
South Philly’s Simon Carr returns to the ring Aug. 24 with plans to avenge his lone defeat against Andre Hemphill. The two met in October with the local pugilist dropping a unanimous decision.
The evening of boxing will be highlighted by Northeast Philadelphia’s Derek "Pooh" Ennis, 12-3-1, 9 KO’s, taking on Dennis Sharp, 17-5, 3 KO’s, in an eight-round light middleweight attraction. The card also features Jonathan "Reid Dawg" Reid, 34-6, 19 KO’s, from the ’05 season of "The Contender." South Philly’s own Joe "Kid Vicious" Christy will get another shot at Clarence "Sonny Bono" Taylor in a rubber match. Christy took the ’02 meeting via unanimous decision, while Taylor scored a split-decision victory in ’05. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with first bell at 7:30. www.newalhambra.com.
DVYAA FALL BASEBALL
DVYAA is accepting registration for its fall baseball program 6:30 to 8 p.m. weeknights at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets, for ages 7 to 9 and 10 to 12. Call 215-468-1265.
NEUMANN-GORETTI ICE HOCKEY
Tryouts for the Neumann-Goretti ice hockey team will be held 8:55 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Flyers Skate Zone in the Northeast. Call Phil, 215-837-4798, or Don, 215-755-5768.
PALUMBO REC CENTER
Palumbo Recreation Center, 10th and Fitzwater streets, is accepting registrations for NFL Flag Football for ages 9 to 11 and 12 to 14. Cost is $45.
The center also is holding sign-ups for an in-house indoor soccer program for ages 8 to 10. Cost is $25.
Registration must be in person. Call 215-686-1783 for questions on either program.
ROMAN CATHOLIC ICE HOCKEY
The Roman Catholic ice hockey club is taking registration for its middle school program for boys in fifth through eighth grade. The squad will be part of the West Chester-based Ice Line Scholastic Hockey League. Weekly practices will be held at the Flyers Skate Zone in Northeast Philadelphia beginning 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. League games begin in early October and run through April. Call Paul Barkley, 610-291-9815; Steve Grasso, 215-313-7645; or visit www.rcih.org.
SABRES FALL BASEBALL
Sabres baseball registration for ages 11 to 12 and 13 to 15 are under way. Games will be played Saturdays and Sundays starting Sept. 8. Call Coach Blue, 267-456-0278, or Bob, 215-334-3463.
SEYAA OUTDOOR SOCCER
Registrations are under way for the SEYAA outdoor fall soccer program, which begins Sept. 8. Age divisions are: 4 to 6; 7 to 8; 9 to 10; 11 to 13; and 14 to 16. Teams are coed and games will be played at Seventh and Bigler streets. The program runs through November. Register 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the sports complex. Visit www.seyaa.com or call 215-463-8802. To request an information packet and registration form via e-mail, contact seyaasports@aol.com.
SHOT TOWER ACTIVITIES
Shot Tower Playground, Front and Carpenter streets, holds rookie baseball for ages 7 to 10 6 p.m. Tuesdays through September. Indoor soccer for ages 8 to 10 takes place 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 to Nov. 27. Registration fee is $25.
Shot Tower is hosting a trip to the Camden Riversharks game Sept. 7. The bus leaves the playground at 6 p.m. and returns at about 10 p.m. Tickets are $12 and include a food package and post-game fireworks. Call 215-685-1592 for all programs.
SIGMA SHARKS
The Sigma Sharks Pop Warner football program holds tryouts for ages 8 to 13 at Chew Playground, 19th Street and Washington Avenue, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Registration is $45. Contact 215-685-6596, or visit the field at the above-mentioned days and times.
DAWN STALEY FESTIVAL
The 10th annual Dawn Staley Day in the Park takes place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Hank Gathers Recreation Center, 25th and Diamond streets. The event features free food, live entertainment, cultural performances, a kid’s fun zone, basketball competitions, health and education exhibits and giveaways. Call 215-457-1270.
JIMMY WILSON BASKETBALL
The Jimmy Wilson basketball camp is in session for ages 10 to 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Hawthorne Recreation Center, 12th and Carpenter streets, until September. Call Jimmy Wilson, 267-972-2655.
