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BUTLER ALL-CITY CLASSIC
The ninth annual Rasual Butler All-City Classic, named in honor of the Point Breeze native and Chicago Bulls swingman occurs 5 p.m. June 9 at Ben Franklin High School, 550 N. Broad St. The game features the top freshmen, sophomore and junior basketball players, including many with local ties. Tickets are $10. E-mail Charles Monroe, cmonroe1@hotmail.com.
CARPENTER CUP CLASSIC
The 26th Carpenter Cup Classic begins 9 a.m. June 13 at Ashburn Field in FDR Park, 20th Street and Pattison Avenue. The site will host the 16-team tournament’s first-round action through June 15. The winners will advance to the quarterfinals June 17 and 18 at Allentown’s Coca Cola Park, with the semifinals and championship game occurring June 20 and 21 at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way. The Philadelphia Catholic League will look to add to its three titles, while the Philadelphia Public League seeks its first crown. Jersey Shore is the reigning champion. Visit www.phillies.com for more information.
NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS
Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets and FDR Park, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, will serve as locations for seven weeks of instruction for children ages 7 to 17 June 27 to Aug. 11. Team and individual match play and life skills lessons will make up the program. Beginners will meet 9 a.m. to noon, and intermediate and advanced players will gather 1 to 4 p.m. The costs, which cover equipment and T-shirts, are $150 for an individual, $250 for a family of two and $350 for a family of three or more. Contact Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education at 215-487-9555 or Bryan Hughes at 215-528-0196.
SEYAA SOCCER
Fall outdoor soccer registrations are now being accepted for the league which begins Sept. 10. Age divisions are: 4 to 6; 7 to 8; 9 to 10; 11 to 13; and 14 to 17. Register 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays or noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays at SEYAA, Seventh and Bigler streets. Previous participants will receive a registration packet in the mail. You also can register via e-mail by sending info to seyaasports@aol.com or download a form from www.seyaa.com. Call 215-463-8802.
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA TENNIS ASSOCIATION LADIES’ BEGINNER LEAGUE
The South Philadelphia Tennis Association is Looking for ladies interested in a beginners’ league. Dates and times will depend on interested parties’ availability. Contact Bryan Hughes, 215-528-0196 or thespta@hotmail.com.
SOUTH PHILLY HURRICANES
The Hurricanes Youth Football/Cheer Program will hold open registration for fall football season noon to 2 p.m. June 18 at Smith Field, 25th and Jackson streets. Interested players and coaches should contact Terry, 215-439-7653. SPR
