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SPECIAL NOTES

  *On Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Phila. School District headquarters, 440 N. Broad Street, Phila., PA, 19130, free sports physicals will be provided for athletes currently in grades 9 to 11, as well as rising ninth graders planning to participate in PIAA interscholastic sports in 2013-14. Athletes from public, charter and Catholic schools are encouraged to attend. These free physical exams are significantly more comprehensive than what traditionally occurs in a general practitioner’s office, and include assessments by cardiology, pulmonary and orthopedic specialists. Those who'd like to volunteer to make this event a success (medical or non-medical people) are asked to visit www.athletehealth.org.
  *Please check out a business owned by Ed Kerr, Jr., a 1960 West Catholic grad and long-time supporter of the school's athletic programs (also mover/shaker in alumni association) -- www.saferfloors.com. Thanks!
  *Harry Palumbo, a Frankford High teacher and the guy who collects admission fees at the school's sporting events, lost his parents to cancer. Click here to see the story of how he's helping to fight this dreaded disease . . . Update: Harry did complete the 2-day, 66-mile cancer walk from the Fox Chase Cancer Center to the Taj Mahal Casino on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. He did the final 17 miles with a 1 ankle sprain and called ex-football coach Mike Capriotti for some verbal help -- LOL.)
  *Sluggersville, a year-round training facility for baseball and softball players, has opened in Northeast Philly. Click here for the facility's website.
  *Marc Baxter, former star quarterback at Mastbaum (Class of '91) and a QB/WR at Temple, is now a behavior specialist and motivational speaker. Among the items available at his website, www.marcbaxterinspires.com, are links to Internet broadcasts.
  *The Sports Chatter Guys -- Gene Giello, Paul J. Solari and Kevin Midgette -- are back on Philly airwaves: Mondays from 2-3 p.m. on WWDB-860 AM. The show can also be heard on the Internet at www.WWDBam.com and by dialing 712-432-6621. That's right. You can access the show via your smart phone. Number to call in and participate: 610-664-410. (The show is replayed Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. and the podcast is available by going to "programs" and searching for Sports Chatter Show.)
  *Joseph DeMayo, son of Joe DeMayo, long-time college basketball referee and the assigner of referees for the Catholic League, is experiencing a health issue (kidney failure) that has left him out of work and facing financial challenges. To help Joseph, referees Wally Rutecki, Michael Chesney and John Hughes have started a tax deductible fund. If you can contribute, please send a check to Joseph DeMayo Kidney Fight Fund, 533 Vernon Road, Springfield, PA 19064. Thank you.
  *Tom Zulewski, former website reporting stalwart during his days at Archbishop Wood High, is now enrolled in Penn State's John Curley Center for Sports Journalism. As part of that, he hosts an online show about hockey, The Sin Bin, that can be found Wednesday nights, 10 to 11 p.m., at this website. And here is Tom's bio. All the best, Tom! 

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENTS
  *Click here to see information on a book, "They Kept It Quiet", by Dobbins product Cliff Carter, who led the nation in triples while playing for Temple in 1984. 
  *Jim Smith Jr., a nationally known motivational speaker and prominent three-sport athlete at University City High (Class of '79), has authored a book entitled The No Excuse Guide to Success. For more info on Jim's book, visit www.noexcuseguide.com.
  *Click here for general info -- as well as info on how to purchase -- an e-book entitled "The Ultimate Phillies Trivia Quiz, Volume 2," by Lou Orlando. Lou was a great friend/SJ Prep classmate of deceased former basketball coach Eddie Burke (several Catholic League schools & Drexel).
  *Julius Thompson, a sports writer for the ol' Philadelphia Bulletin (early '70s to early '80s), has written a novel based on his experiences here. The prologue is available here. Amazon's Kindle version of the book is available here. And Barnes & Noble's NookBook version is available here.
  *Longtime website contributor Ted Taylor has completed “The Duke of Milwaukee . . . The Life and Times of Al Simmons, Baseball’s Forgotten Superstar.” It is available by mail from TTA Authentic LLC, PO Box 273, Abington PA 19001. Cost is $15, which includes postage and handling (book store SRP of $11.95). It is also on sale at selected outlets, including the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society in Hatboro, PA. The book was published by The Educational Publisher, 1313 Chesapeake Ave., Columbus, OH (www.EduPublisher.com). For additional info, or to schedule a book signing, contact Ted at ted@tedtaylor.com or 215-576-7212.
  *John McQueen, an All-Public basketball player for Dobbins in 1981 and now a member of Cabrini College's Hall of Fame for his hoops exploits there, has co-authored "Living Proof . . . The Gifts That Come Wrapped in Sandpaper," which includes moving stories of triumph will uplift your soul and inspire your spirit. John is a successful entrepreneur with ownership and investments in health & wellness, food manufacturing, entertainment and computer software, and he has more than 25 years experience in sales and marketing with fortune 500 Companies. Click here for info on how to purchase the book. 
  *Minister Kevin Benton, the Public League's top basketball senior in 1990 for Mastbaum Tech and later a college player at Delaware and Liberty, as well as overseas, has completed a book entitled "Field Trip to Hell," which he describes as autobiographical (chapters 1-3), theological and Christian fiction. The book, which includes anecdotes about such Philly hoops legends as Sonny Hill, Rasheed Wallace and Aaron McKie, is available everywhere, and online at www.barnesandnoble.com and www.amazon.com. For more info about Benton's life and book, visit www.kevinbentonministries.com.

SPECIAL NOTES
  *Clahar34 Films specializes in the capturing, editing, and production of athletic films and events. The films produced by our company have helped high school and junior college players receive scholarships, helped promote athletic apparel, and helped athletes receive professional contracts. Visit our website if you want to stand out from the rest, www.clahar34films.net.
  *Roman Catholic grad Alan Watkins ('89), a first team All-City basketball player, and then a star at Duquesne, needs a kidney transplant. The situation is not yet dire (Jan. '11) and Alan is receiving support from the folks at Einstein Hospital, but he would appreciate hearing from anyone who might be able to help. Alan may be reached at 215-207-4791 or alwat35@yahoo.com. 
 *The family of John Wagner is proud to announce the formation of The Coach Wags Memorial Foundation, which honors the late, beloved former freshman football coach at St. Joseph's Prep. The foundation's sole mission is to raise money for The Cancer Center at Children's Hospital. For more information, email THECOACHWAGSMEMORIALFOUNDATION@yahoo.com and/or check out The Coach Wags Memorial Foundation on Facebook. Please share your favorite memories and thoughts.

BASEBALL

  *The Andrew Farrell Spirit of Courage Fund 2013 Home Run Derby will be held May 18 at George Washington HS. Registration at 9:30; event begins at 10. Donation of $25 benefits the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and GWHS' student-athletes. Please preregister @ www.andrewfarrell.org to guarantee receiving a T-shirt.
   *The Ambler Rebels, of the Perkiomen Valley Twilight League, seek college players/recent college grads for the 2013 season. The league plays weeknights from mid-May through mid-August throughout Montgomery County. The Rebels' new home field is Temple's Ambler campus complex. For more info, contact coach Marty Eckert at 484-744-1667 or coachmartye@aol.com. 
  *Former major leaguer pitcher Frank DiMichele, a product of the old Neumann High, has launched a website, www.PitchLikeAPro.com, that is geared toward pitching development and training based on his  years of experience as a professional pitcher, coach and instructor. The website is filled with many helpful videos, photos and eBooks on the proper training techniques for pitchers. Also, check out Frank's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ThePitchingPro. Also, Frank may be reached at 610-209-5024 and thepitchingpro@verizon.net.    

FOOTBALL

  *If you would like to become a sponsor (or make a donation) for the City All-Star Game, please contact game director Brian Fluck at 215-386-2244, ext. 265, or brianfluckwc@hotmail.com.
  *The NFL High School Player Development Camp, for players in ninth through 11th grades and featuring instruction from local college/high school coaches, will be held June 8-9 at Upper Merion HS. For more info, and to download the registration form, click here.
  *Southern HS seeks varsity games for the weeks of Sept. 13-14 and Sept. 20-21. Contact athletic director Mike Jackson at michjackson@philasd.org.
  *Salesianum HS in Wilmington, DE is looking for a game the weekend of Oct. 11-12. Salesianum has approximately 950 boys and is a full-time member of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIFCA). If interested, please contact Head Football Coach Bill DiNardo at wdinardo@salesianum.org.
  *Bishop McDevitt High School seeks varsity games in Weeks Three and Six for 2013. Contact coach/AD Pat Manzi at 215-884-5911.
  *Dobbins Tech seeks a varsity game for Week One. Contact coach John Sullivan at josullivan@philasd.org.  

  *Click here for information on a training program, including strength/conditioning/instruction, that will take place Saturdays and Sundays for four weekends in March at Saint Joseph's University's athletic center.

  *Tyrone West, former star at Ben Franklin High (in track, as well), is looking to get involved in coaching. He may be reached at tyonbsteel@gmail.com or 267-639-8801.
  *Cardinal O'Hara High, a AAA school, seeks a scrimmage for Aug. 17. Contact coach Danny Algeo at 484-684-4314 or coachalgeo@aol.com.
  *La Salle High seeks a varsity game for the weekend of Sept. 6. Contact athletic director Joe Parisi at 215-402-4182 or parisij@lschs.org.

  *Click here for complete information on what's included and how to purchase Pennsylvania Football News' 2012 Resource Guide. All KINDS of stuff. 
  **Videos of the 2012 City All-Star Football Game are now available for purchase. Contact Brian Fluck at brianfluckwc@hotmail.com for info.**  
  *Click here for a website that details the fight waged by former Neshaminy High football player Marco Dapkey against a form of leukemia. There are progress reports, and information about fundraisers and how you can help. Marco, who'd been picked as a captain for the 2010 season, began his high school years at Bonner and his mother, Rita, was a strong supporter, through her great photography, of the Friars' football program. We wish Marco, who's now at West Chester, and his family all the best!

 

BASKETBALL

 

  *Shipley School will host a clinic for boys ages 7 to 13 on Sunday, June 9, 12:30 to 4 p.m., in its Yarnall Gym. For more info, contact coach Phil D'Ambrosio at 267-847-7829 or pdambrosio@shipleyschool.org.

  *Gene Banks is looking for boys and girls teams (ages 9 to 17) for a fundraiser/charity event to be held Aug. 3 in Philadelphia. Call 267-270-2197. 
  *Click here for complete info on an all-star tournament (ages nine to adult) and special events set for June 29-30 at Delaware State University.
  *Tryouts for the NBA Nation Slam Dunk Showcase will be held Sat., June 22 NEW DATE!!, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Simon RC, 7200 Woolston Ave., in Phila. Participants must be at least 18 years old and have no college eligibility. For more info, email Rahim Thompson at r.thompson@thechosenleague.com.
  *Archbishop Ryan HS needs one team for a tipoff tournament Dec. 6-7 (Fri./Sat.) 2013.  If interested, contact coach Bernie Rogers at rogersryan11@yahoo.com. Ryan also looking for non-league games for the 2013-14 season.
  *A hoops marathon, featuring halfcourt games of 4-on-4 to benefit Tom & Noreen Rymal (Tom suffered a serious stroke on Jan. 27) will be held June 1, 9 a.m. start, at Archbishop Carroll HS. Cost is $200 per team or $40 for player. To register, contact Dan Kazanicka at kazball@msn.com (please put Rebound of the Rymals in the subject line).  
  *The 3rd annual Mary Kline Classic, a national-level all-star event with games for seniors and underclassmen (plus dunk/three-point contests and more), will be held June 2 at Philadelphia University's Gallagher Center. Click here for complete info. 

  *Click here for complete info on the University of Pennsylvania's Elite Camp, to be held June 14-16 at the Palestra. Open to boys in grades 9 to 12 (as of Sept. 2013).
  *La Salle High will host a Little Explorers Camp, directed by former Holy Family coach Danny Williams and La Salle assistant Bill Donohoe, June 8-12, 3 to 6 p.m. each day, for boys/girls ages 5 to 9. For more info, contact Bill at donohoe@lschs.org.
  *The Fords Rising Star Camp, for boys ages 6 to 16, will be held July 15-26 (two, one-week sessions) at The Haverford School, 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA, 19041. Tuition is $225 per week; $200 if registered by June 3.) For more info, contact coach Henry Fairfax at hdf23@yahoo.com or 410-499-2566.
  *The Girard College Triple Threat Summer League, open to 24 high school teams in the Philadelphia area, will begin June 18. Teams can register now at www.phillytriplethreat.com. For more info, contact Eric Worley at 267-784-0916 or Jabali Peak at 215-275-7805.
  *The University of Pennsylvania's men's basketball program will hold a team-camp tournament June 8 at the Palestra. Cost is $400. Teams are guaranteed three games. For more info, contact assistant Jason Polykoff at 610-420-5178 or polykoff@pobox.upenn.edu, or visit this link.

  *Germantown Academy is looking to enter a tipoff tourney for Dec. 6 & 7 of the 2013-14 season. Contact coach/AD Jim Fenerty at James.fenerty@germantownacademy.org.

  *Games involving city-leagues teams are being telecast this season on www.sportsfanbase.com, with former Northeast High baseball star Ari Bluestein as the play-by-play man. Ari's twitter handle is The_SFBN. And click here for SFBN's Facebook page. 

  *Click here for ISAA's assorted offerings. 
  *Joseph DeMayo, son of Joe DeMayo, long-time college basketball referee and the assigner of referees for the Catholic League, is experiencing a health issue (kidney failure) that has left him out of work and facing financial challenges. To help Joseph and his family, referees Wally Rutecki, Michael Chesney and John Hughes have started a tax deductible fund. If you can contribute, please send a check to Joseph DeMayo Kidney Fight Fund, 533 Vernon Road, Springfield, PA 19064. Thank you. 
  *Bill Williams, long-time assistant at Southern, is selling DVDs of Philly high school games going back to 1989. Click here for his website page and contact info. 
  *The members of Penn Charter's basketball staff -- coach Lynard Stewart, sidekicks Shawn "Reds" Smith and Bill Ellerbee -- are offering to be involved in camps/clinics, or to provide workouts for groups/individuals. Contact coach Stewart at lstewart@penncharter.com.  

  *Fundamentals 1st, headed by former Lamberton/Millersville star Troy Daniel, offers 1-to-1/group instruction on all facets of the game (playing, strength, nutrition, etc.) to male/female players from youth ball all the way to pro. Contact Troy at 215-498-6907 or fundamentals1st@gmail.com. And click here for a video that shows the inner workings of a session. 
  *Roman Catholic grad Alan Watkins ('89), a first team All-City basketball player, and then a star at Duquesne, needs a kidney transplant. The situation is not yet dire (Jan. 2011) and Alan is receiving support from the folks at Einstein Hospital, but he would appreciate hearing from anyone who might be able to help. Alan may be reached at 215-207-4791 or alwat35@yahoo.com.