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BLOOD DRIVE
Comcast-Spectacor will hold a blood drive from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. Everyone who donates will receive a free replica jersey of the 76ers, Flyers, Phantoms or Wings. Most healthy people who are at least 17 and weigh 110 pounds or more are eligible to donate every 56 days. Fans are asked to make an appointment at www.pleasegiveblood.org or 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
BOCCE SCORES
In last week’s women’s bocce action, Southern Auto defeated City Pizza, 12-9, and Mazza Bros, 12-7; Mazza Bros. defeated Pastificio, 12-10; and Pastificio defeated City Pizza, 12-8.
BOWLERS NEEDED
Bowlers are needed for the St. Monica’s Guys and Dolls Monday Night League. Call Kathy, 215-468-6520 or 267-234-4396 or e-mail kder39@aol.com.
BOXING NEWS
Brian Cohen, of Seventh and Bigler streets, will headline a Jan. 31 boxing event at South Philadelphia High, 2101 S. Broad St. Bell time is 7:30 p.m.
In the scheduled main event, Cohen, 9-1, eight KO’s, will face Indiana resident Rob Tovar in an eight-rounder. Tickets are $20 to $50. Call 215-755-8155.
EOM BIDDY BASKETBALL
Registration is taking place for ages 3 to 7 for biddy basketball to be played Saturday mornings at EOM, 144 Moore St. Registration is $30 and includes uniform, five weeks of instruction and a trophy. Call 215-271-1994 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.
HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations until Jan. 29 for its newest class at www.phillyhall.org/submit nom.asp; via e-mail at nominees@phillyhall.net; or paper mail sent to Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame, 919 N. Fifth St., Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Nominations must include the nominee’s accomplishments and/or contributions, along with the submitter’s name, address and e-mail.
MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE
The Kenyatta Bey Legends Classic is seeking 10 to 12 teams to play in a 35-and-over basketball league with games starting in February at Guerin Rec Center, 16th and Jackson streets. Call Anthony, 215-758-7274.
PEEWEE BASKETBALL
The Point Breeze Civic Association offers a peewee basketball development program for ages 6 to 9 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Vare Middle School, 24th Street and Snyder Avenue (enter on Snyder). Registration deadline is Jan. 24. Call 215-755-6628.
STARR GARDEN SOCCER
Starr Garden Playground is holding indoor soccer for ages 5 to 8 Mondays and Wednesdays through March 11 at the McCall School Gym, 325 S. Seventh St. Call 215-686-1782.
VARE BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Vare Recreation Center, 2600 Morris St., is holding basketball registration for ages 8 to 18. Call Bill Powell or Darrel Raines, 215-685-1876.
WILSON BASKETBALL CAMP
The Jimmy Wilson basketball camp for ages 7 to 19 meets 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays at Hawthorne Recreation Center, 12th and Carpenter streets. Fee is $10 a session. Contact Wilson at 215-732-6495 or redbird1059@yahoo.com.
