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BOCCE SCORES
In last week’s women’s bocce action, City Pizza defeated Mazza Bros., 12-8; Pastificio defeated Mazza Bros., 12-3; and Southern Auto defeated Pastificio, 12-10, and City Pizza, 12-3.
D.V.Y.A.A. BASEBALL
D.V.Y.A.A., 18th and Johnson streets, is accepting registration for baseball 6:30 to 8 weeknights and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays for T-ball (ages 5 to 7); peewee (8 to 9); majors (10 to 12); and senior (13 to 15). Call 215-468-1265.
EOM BASEBALL
Registration for EOM baseball/softball is under way with in-house divisions pitching machine (ages 7 to 9); live pitch (8 to 10 and 10 to 12); and softball (10 to 12). Contact Matt Holmes at 267-767-0230 or mwh2453@hotmail.com.
KOON UPDATE
Paul Koon, of the 1400 block of South Taylor Street, enjoyed a successful trip to Ireland earlier this month with Team USA. Koon defeated John Sweeney via decision in a dual meet. The heavyweight was rated No. 1 in his weight class by USA Boxing for the fourth quarter of 2008.
NCAA TOURNAMENT NEWS
It’s wall-to-wall basketball at the Wachovia Center today with four opening-round NCAA Tournament games. The action starts with No. 8 BYU taking on No. 9 Texas A&M at 12:30 p.m., followed by No. 1 Connecticut facing No. 16 Chattanooga 30 minutes after the first contest ends. The highlight of the day pits No. 3 Villanova against No. 14 American at 7:20 p.m., followed by No. 6 UCLA taking on No. 11 Virginia Commonwealth.
The winners advance to Saturday’s doubleheader. Games for the sold-out event are being shown live on CBS.
NEUMANN-GORETTI BASEBALL REUNION
Neumann-Goretti baseball is holding an alumni game and reunion April 25 at 26th and Moore streets. Call Joe Messina, 215-816-1238, or Lou Spadaccini, 267-738-0717, or e-mail jmess16@aol.com.
SABRES BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
The South Philadelphia Sabres are accepting registration for T-ball (ages 4 to 6); pitching machine (7 to 9); live pitch (10 to 12 and 13 to 15); and girls’ softball (10 to 12, 13 to 15 and 16 to 18). Coaches are needed for all age groups. Register 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays inside the trailer at 600 Packer Ave., across the street from the Food Distribution Center. Call Coach Bob, 215-868-0860 or Coach Blue, 267-456-0278 for baseball. Call Kim, 609-820-2662 for softball.
SEYAA BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
SEYAA is accepting registrations for T-ball (ages 4 to 6); pitching machine (7 to 8); live pitch (8 to 10 and 10 to 12); Babe Ruth Baseball (13 to 15 and 16 to 19); and girls’ softball (12 to 14). The season begins April 18. Register 6 to 7:30 weeknights and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays at SEYAA field, Seventh and Bigler streets, or download the form at www.seyaa.com. Call 215-463-8802.
SIGMA SHARKS
The Sigma Sharks Pop Warner program is looking for volunteer football/cheer coaches for the 2009 season to teach ages 6 to 13. Prior experience is not necessary. All individuals must pass a background check. Contact David Smith, 267-918-4668 or Coach D, 267-972-8921 or e-mail sigmasharks@verizon.net.
TOLENTINE BASKETBALL
Tolentine Community Center, 1025 Mifflin St., is accepting registration for its spring basketball league. The divisions are fifth to seventh grade and eighth to 10th grade. The fee is $40. Call 215-389-0717.
VARE BASEBALL LEAGUE
Vare Recreation Center, 2600 Morris St., is accepting baseball registration for ages 10 to 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays starting March 23. The program is free. A birth certificate or valid school ID with birth date is required. Call Bill Powell, 215-685-1876.
