Looking for senior softball players
The Philadelphia Senior Softball League 68 & over is in search of some experienced players. Games are played Monday and Friday at 10 a.m. All games are played at Crispin Park, at Holme and Convent avenues. Play starts in May and runs through October, with no games in July. All teams will play 24 games, along with playoffs. If interested, call or text Marty King at 215-409-5021 or Mike Bojanowski at 215-801-4869. ••
Bustleton Bengals clothing drive
The Bustleton Bengals will hold a Clothing Drive and more on Saturday, April 25, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at President Street and Conwell Avenue. The group will accept usable and wearable men’s, women’s and children’s shoes and clothing; accessories; household items; toys; and car seats and strollers. If you cannot drop off your donation, call Chris Tarducci at 215-906-8179 for possible pickup. ••
Ceremony for Sports Hall of Famers
The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Philadelphia City All Star Chapter, will hold its 32nd annual awards banquet on Thursday, April 16, at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. There will be cocktails (cash bar) from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7. The class of 2026 inductees are Tom Bonk (North Catholic), Dom DiSandro (George Washington), Jahri Evans (Frankford), Tom Filer (Archbishop Ryan), Tim Gallagher (Cardinal Dougherty), Chuck Gesing (La Salle), Jayne McGinley (Frankford), Joe Ryan (Cardinal Dougherty), Kathie Beisel-Sims (St. Hubert) and Matt Walsh (Germantown Academy). Tickets are $85 in advance and $90 at the door. Tables of 10 are available. Checks can be made payable to Philadelphia City All Star Chapter, P.O. Box 672, Levittown, PA 19055. Include your name, email, phone number, number of tickets and name of inductee. For more information, contact Steve DiSangro at [email protected] or 215-421-7556. ••
Wiffle ball tourney for charity
The Holly Colwell Save 2nd Base Wiffle Ball Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 25, at 9:30 a.m. at Hayes Playground (Bustleton Bengals), 9945 President St. The tournament is open to teams 14-and-older and 13-and-under. Teams are made up of 5 to 10 players. The cost is $30 per player. Proceeds will go to cancer patients. The winning team can donate $500 to the cancer charity of its choice. Food and drink will be available for purchase, and there will be raffles and a 50-50. Volunteer umpires are needed, and they will be given food and a T-shirt. The public is invited to attend. Contact Nick Tarducci at 215-964-1944 or [email protected] or Christine Tarducci at 215-906-8179 or [email protected]. ••
