Pitcher perfect
When people talk about the most famous out in Phillies history, they inevitably talk about Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw. His final strikeout of Willie Wilson in Game Six of the 1980 World Series...
Striking distance
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Four-peat. It's one of those rare achievements for which athletic teams from youth to pro strive, but few achieve. Southeast Catholic-St. John Neumann athletic teams have enjoyed three-peats; now the next pinnacle seems...
Sports briefs: 12-18-03
BOCCE LEAGUES
In last Thursday's women's games, City Pizza defeated Mazza Bros., 12-6; Southern Auto beat PFC, 12-6, and City Pizza, 12-7; and Mazza took the win over PFC, 12-9. The women's games will...
Close-net group
Call it a season of change on the South Philadelphia girls' basketball scene. The Southern Lady Rams are moving down to the Public League's Bronze Division after last year's one-win season. The transition...
Giving it a shot
Will the South Philadelphia Rams finally be able to make it to the Public League championship game? Can the St. John Neumann Pirates win their third Catholic League title in four seasons? Will...
Sports briefs: 12-11-03
BOCCE LEAGUES
In last Thursday's women's games, PFC defeated Mazza Bros., 12-10, and City Pizza, 12-3; Southern Auto beat City Pizza, 12-3; and Mazza took the win over Southern, 12-7. In Tuesday's men's games, Pine...
Navy player is first-rate
South Philadelphia native Kyle Eckel returned to his old stomping grounds in grand fashion last weekend. The junior fullback rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns, helping Navy defeat Army 34-6 in...
Sports briefs: 12-04-03
BOCCE LEAGUES
In the Nov. 25 men's games, Cacia's Bakery defeated Camilli Chiropractor, 12-2, and Chef's Market, 12-1; Casa dei Pazzi beat Rudi's Formal Wear, 12-2, and Chef's Market, 12-2; Pine Nuts took the win...
Ship to shore thing
When Kyle Eckel picked up the phone Monday afternoon, the first thing he said was, "I can't wait to come home." Home is 17th Street and Packer Avenue, where he spent...
Winning day for fans
The hot dogs are cooking on the old-fashioned grill and the pitchers are full of Bloody Marys. Tunes by the Temptations and other golden oldies serve as the background music. It's...
