Sports Briefs: 05-14-2009

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ALL-CITY CLASSIC

The Rasual Butler All-City Classic begins 5:15 p.m. June 4 at Community College of Philadelphia, 17th and Spring Garden streets. The action tips off with a game featuring the area’s top freshmen high school basketball players, followed by sophomore and junior contests. Tickets are $10 at the door. E-mail Charles Monroe, cmonroe1@hotmail.com.


BOCCE SCORES

In last week’s women’s bocce action, Southern Auto won the 2009 championship.


EXTREME BASKETBALL CAMP

Neumann-Goretti coach Chip Reitano is accepting registrations for a girls’ summer basketball camp to be held June 15 to 19 and 22 to 26. Call Reitano, 215-465-8437 ext. 277, or e-mail sportsfan2200@msn.com.


HOME RUNS FOR HEART

The 12th annual Richie Ashburn Home Runs for Heart is May 20 to 21 at Citizens Bank Park, One Citizens Bank Way. The fee for batting time is $400 per person or $1,500 for a team of four. Call Karen Craig, 610-234-2441, or e-mail karen.craig@heart.org.


PHILADELPHIA UNION

Philadelphia’s MLS expansion team announced Monday its franchise will be known as the Philadelphia Union when it officially joins the professional outdoor soccer league in the spring. Navy, blue and gold are the team colors.


SOUTHERN HALL OF FAME

South Philadelphia High holds its 99th annual Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame Banquet and Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m. May 20 at the Holiday Inn, 10th Street and Packer Avenue. Ron Funaro (1968), a former All-Public baseball and football player; John Fratto (’53), a standout in fencing; and John LaRosa (’54), a recipient of eight varsity letters, are the 2009 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Call 215-334-0529, or visit www.sphsalumni.com.


SOUTH PHILLY SPARTANS

The South Philly Spartans semi-pro football team is seeking players at least 18 years old. Call 267-239-3310.