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Public League baseball roundup

Joseph Myers — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:49:24 PDT

Heading into yesterday’s Public League semifinal tilt against Central, which ended after press time, the Pioneers of Girard Academic Music Program, 2136 Ritner St., had again proven themselves...

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Neumann-Goretti baseball in final four

Joseph Myers — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:51:04 PDT

A senior southpaw secured a quarterfinal playoff victory for his East Passyunk Crossing school. Having tossed a no-hitter May 16, senior left-hander Joey Gorman took the mound Tuesday at McNichol...

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Prep Charter seniors ready for playoffs

Joseph Myers — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:51:06 PDT

A freshman overshadowed his senior baseball brethren to help a West Passyunk squad claim a dramatic victory. Joseph Suppa likely has plenty of respect for his elders, but the freshman at Prep...

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Little League teammates compete at Sabres Field

Bobby Kittredge — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:41:57 PDT

Two friends found themselves on opposing sides in a lopsided Public League affair. Every game has its tipping point, and sometimes it comes earlier than others. When the Pioneers of Girard Academic...

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Taylor soars with Ireland's UL Eagles

Joseph Myers — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:17:38 PDT

A Point Breeze native powered his Irish basketball squad to two championships. A few months before engaging in literal pushing to bear their daughter Suhayla Taylor, Shatira Harrison performed the...

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South Philadelphia Tennis Association

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:55:00 PDT

The SPTA will hold Junior Team Tennis for ages 8 to 14 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturdays from May 12 to June 16 at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets. Cost is $50. Program will feature a free trial...

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Big 5 basketball All-Stars named

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:10:00 PDT

Temple guard Ramone Moore, a product of South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St., made the Big 5 All-Star first team. La Salle University guards Tyreek Duren and Earl Pettis, alumni of Ss....

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Hurricanes youth football cheer program

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:05:00 PDT

The South Philadelphia Hurricanes Pop Warner Football Cheer program is looking for coaches for the 2012 season. Call coach Terry Bennett, 215-439-7653.

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Nardini signs

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:55:00 PDT

Neumann-Goretti senior catcher Nicky Nardini has signed on to play college baseball at the University of the Sciences. The graduate of St. Richard School, 1828 Pollock St., was named to the...

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National Junior Tennis and Learning

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:45:00 PDT

Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets, will hold tennis instruction, team and individual match play competition, life skills and mentorship activities 9 a.m. to noon for beginners and 1 to 4...

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Palumbo soccer tryouts

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:40:00 PDT

The Palumbo Soccer Team will hold tryouts 8 a.m. for ages 8 to 11 and 10 a.m. for ages 12 to 15 April 28 at Starr Garden, Sixth and Lombard streets. Potential players are to bring cleats, shin...

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Sabres baseball/softball

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:25:00 PDT

The South Philadelphia Sabres organization, Seventh Street and Packer Avenue, is accepting registrations for baseball and softball. Age divisions are 4 to 6 (T-ball); 7 to 8 (pitching machine); 9 to...

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Sundhage claims prestigious award

Joseph Myers — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:00:00 PDT

A Packer Park museum will honor a soccer legend for her contributions to Swedish-America. Though only 99 days remain until the Summer Olympic Games begin in London, U.S. Women’s National Team...

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Pondering the 2012 Phillies chances

Joseph Myers — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:00:00 PDT

After last year’s playoff disappointment, the team faces 12 tough questions. In 1855, poet Robert Browning penned the sentiment “Less is more.” In 2012, Phillies’ manager Charlie...

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Gloria Brown completes UTEP career

Joseph Myers — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:00:00 PDT

A West Passyunk basketball product led her Texas school to its best season and an NCAA Tournament berth. If Gloria Brown were an actress, she would likely land supporting roles and probably top the...

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Saints three-peat as PIAA champs

Joseph Myers — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:02:10 PDT

An East Passyunk Crossing school scored its third-straight state boys’ basketball crown. La’Quan Coaxum scored two points Friday night, but his block of a final-second three-point shot will...

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Don't Shoot...I Want a Future summer kickball league

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:35:00 PDT

Don’t Shoot...I Want a Future presents its first annual summer kickball league for boys and girls ages 5 to 13. Games will be played 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays April 28 to Aug. 11 at Donald...

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American Legion tryouts

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:25:00 PDT

The DVYAA Jr. American Legion baseball team is holding tryouts for its 13- to 15-year-old team 4:30 p.m. April 7 at McNichol Field, 26th and Moore streets. Contact Phil Cardella, pcardella@cippco.com.

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Scoop Jardine prepares for Sweet 16

Joseph Myers — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:00:00 PDT

A Point Breeze native will look to lead his New York basketball mates to the Big Easy. Antonio “Scoop” Jardine made apparent Saturday that victories outweigh criticism. “We...

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Lady Huskies fall in state semifinals

Joseph Myers — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:00:00 PDT

A West Passyunk basketball juggernaut could not overcome its third straight parochial opponent in the PIAA. The Lady Huskies of Prep Charter High School, 1928 Point Breeze Ave., this season have...

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