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CARR UPDATE
Local pugilist Simon "One Punch" Carr returns to the ring May 2 in an eight-round contest for the World Boxing Foundation cruiserweight title. The 5-3-1 fighter meets Andres Taylor (7-0-1) of Johnstown. The event takes place at the Johnstown War Memorial Arena.
D.V.Y.A.A. BASEBALL
D.V.Y.A.A., 18th and Johnson streets, is accepting registration for baseball 6:30 to 8 weeknights and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays for T-ball (ages 5 to 7); peewee (8 to 9); majors (10 to 12); and senior (13 to 15). Call 215-468-1265.
EXTREME BASKETBALL CAMP
Neumann-Goretti coach Chip Reitano is accepting registrations for a girls’ summer basketball camp held June 15 to 19 and 22 to 26. Call Reitano, 215-465-8437 ext. 277, or e-mail sportsfan2200@msn.com.
GUERIN T-BALL
Guerin Rec Center, 2201 S. 16th St., is holding T-ball registration for boys and girls ages 4 to 6. Games are played Monday nights starting in May. Coaches are needed. Call 215-685-1894.
MCKEE UPDATE
Coppin State senior Tywain McKee of 13th and Bainbridge streets was named to the Mid-Major All-America and Defensive All-America teams. McKee, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Year, averaged 18.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for Coppin State during the 2008-09 season and set school records for career points (2,158) and steals (253).
MEN’S SOFTBALL
Capitolo Recreation Center, Ninth and Federal streets, is seeking teams for a men’s weeknight and Sunday softball league. Call 215-685-1883.
MTAGWA AT THE BLUE
Rogers Mtagwa returns to the Legendary Blue Horizon, 1314 N. Broad St., May 1. The former United States Boxing Association featherweight champ is scheduled to meet Ricardo Medina in the 10-round main event. Mtagwa, of the 1800 block of South Taylor Street, is rated No. 9 by the International Boxing Federation. Tickets are $45 and $60. Call 215-765-0922, or visit www.peltzboxing.com.
NEUMANN-GORETTI BASEBALL REUNION
Neumann-Goretti baseball is holding an alumni game and reunion April 25 at 26th and Moore streets. Call Joe Messina, 215-816-1238, or Lou Spadaccini, 267-738-0717, or e-mail jmess16@aol.com.
SABRES BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
The South Philadelphia Sabres are accepting registration for T-ball (ages 4 to 6); pitching machine (7 to 9); live pitch (10 to 12 and 13 to 15); and girls’ softball (10 to 12, 13 to 15 and 16 to 18). Coaches are needed for all age groups. Register 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays inside the trailer at 600 Packer Ave., across the street from the Food Distribution Center. Call Coach Bob, 215-868-0860 or Coach Blue, 267-456-0278 for baseball. Call Kim, 609-820-2662 for softball.
SEYAA BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
SEYAA is accepting registrations for T-ball (ages 4 to 6); pitching machine (7 to 8); live pitch (8 to 10 and 10 to 12); Babe Ruth Baseball (13 to 15 and 16 to 19); and girls’ softball (12 to 14). Register 6 to 7:30 weeknights and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the SEYAA field, Seventh and Bigler streets, or download the form at www.seyaa.com. Call 215-463-8802.
SIGMA SHARKS
The Sigma Sharks Pop Warner program is looking for volunteer football/cheer coaches for the 2009 season to teach ages 6 to 13. Prior experience is not necessary, but all individuals must pass a background check. Contact David Smith, 267-918-4668 or Coach D, 267-972-8921, or e-mail sigmasharks@verizon.net.
SOUTH PHILLY SPARTANS
The South Philly Spartans semi-pro football team is holding tryouts 6 p.m. May 5 at 11th and Bigler streets for players at least age 18. Call 267-239-3310.
