He had a ball
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He just returned to Philly from a vacation: A retirement vacation. But judging by the way 77-year-old Bob Vetrone Sr. sounds, it seems as if he has plenty of youth left in him. ...
Summer seasoning
Richard "Tabby" Cunningham has no problem handling the spotlight. Three seasons ago, the unknown point guard stepped into St. John Neumann's starting lineup and helped the team win the Catholic League basketball championship. ...
Sports briefs: 7-17-03
ASA SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Philadelphia ASA softball championships in men's and women's slow-pitch and modified fast-pitch divisions will be played Aug. 15-16. Call Ray Filoon, 215-685-8734.
BARRY PLAYGROUND
Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets, is holding registration...
Fore the kids
Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Club is about to undergo a major facelift that will introduce Philadelphia-area youths to the leisure sport. On Monday afternoon, representatives from the Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Golf Association (GPSGA),...
Cool opportunity
When it comes to ice hockey, Jessica McAllister has always carried a big stick. The 17-year-old athlete grew up skating with the boys at Rizzo Rink, and now competes against some female players twice...
Sports Briefs: 7-10-03
BARRY PLAYGROUND
Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets, is holding registration for girls' softball for ages 7-11 and a girls' development basketball program for ages 8-12. Call Greg or Cap, 215-685-1886. To register children for...
Straight shooting
Jarvis McKinney had already put in a full morning of shooting and conditioning drills when his coach tells him to do 20 layups. After making 15 while running between baskets in the South...
Maiden voyage
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Francesca Vasile boards the wooden dragon boat equipped with a stopwatch and paddle. Sitting in front of her are 20 women, ages 18 and up, ready to push off the Kelly Drive dock for...
Sports briefs: 7-03-03
BARRY PLAYGROUND
Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets, is holding registration for girls' softball for ages 7-11 and a girls' development basketball program for ages 8-12. Call Greg or Cap, 215-685-1886. To register children...
Diamonds down under
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Sure, it's only July -- but Michael Rosetti already knows what he's doing for Christmas. He's going down under to a series of high-profile baseball games. He's not vacationing in the land of...