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Presents

56th New York ProAm All-stars vs. Philadelphia All-Stars (Scholarship Basketball Classic)

Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012

Place: Community College of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Game Proceeds to Establish Rev. Sol Murphy and Cecil Watkins Scholarship Fund at CCP

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Program Booklet August 18, 2012 $100

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The games between New York ProAm and Philadelphia (formerly sponsored by PYAA) have been a rich part of

Philly basketball history for over 56 years and counting. The Philadelphia Youth Athletic Association was an

outgrowth of Haddington playground (West Philly) with Vic Harris, Tricks Murphy, Rev. Sol Murphy, Gerald Redd,

Blinky Brown, Dr. Archie Evans and others in the early 50s. Some of the youngsters during that period were Wilt

Champberlain, John Chaney, Bob Gainey, Gerry Smith, Claude Gross, Sonny Lloyd, Jerry Ford, Jay Norman, Hal Lear,

Bill Showell, Jackie Moore, Leon Whitley and others. Many programs have evolved from the early efforts of PYAA

such as the New York vs. Philadelphia (1956) Classic, Philadelphia Pioneers Tack Club (1960), the Charles Baker

League (1960), the Sonny Hill League (1969), and the Hartford Youth Association (1978). Today’s presenter of the

game is collegefairmagazine (an outgrowth of PYAA) continues the rich basketball legacy, rivalry, and traditional

“bragging rights” between two major cities (New York and Philadelphia), the hotbeds of basketball talent.

The records show that there was a girls championship team (1956) called: The Rocketts (Members: Carol Levister,

Jean Green, Charlotte Shelton, Easter Macy, Dora Street, Margaret Garrison, Lucinda and Betty Ann Mackrey and

Connie Morgan). Other notable athletes include: Walli Jones, Earl (The Pearl) Monroe, Chink Scoot, Guy Rodgers,

Sonny Hill, Big and Little Bobby Jones, George Mack, Russ Gordon, Ty Shields, Joe “Baseline” Williams, Trooper

Washington, Tee and Joe Parham, Ted Blunt, Ty Britt, Walt Bryd, Jim Washington, Hubbie White, John Shannon,

Wilie Sojourner; and from New York there was Cal Ramsey, Satch Sanders, Johnny Green, Jackie Jackson, Tony

Jackson, Connie Hawkins, Roger Brown, Pablo Robertson, Charlie Scott, Nate Archibald, etc. There is much more to

the history of this rivalry and traditional bragging rights that Rev Sol Murphy, Alphonsio Jacobs, and Otis Reese

would always tell you or anyone within ear shot given the opportunity presented itself or not; they would still tell

you! The current story tellers are: John Chaney, Claud Gross, and Jay Norman etc. who without hesitation they

have many stories to share about legions, traditions, and growing up in Philadelphia. Collegefairmagazineis proud

to continue the stories, the legacy, and the traditions, so welcome to the 56 New York (ProAm) vs. Philadelphia

Scholarship Basketball Classic express. The proceeds will establish a scholarship in the name of Rev. Sol Murphy

and Cecil Watkins (original sponsors) at CCP to make book expense awards to college students, as well as game

trophy to be awarded to the City (New York or Philadelphia) with the most wins of all games played.

New York ProAm Seating: Gena Wells and Wade Williams, Standing: Chirst Poveromo, Jessie Williams, Jamal Laforce, Charles Coleman Back, Row: Derrick Pinnock, Simon Driver.

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Program

9:30am Welcome

Game 1: 10:15am 14 and Under

Trophy Awards (Mr. Jacobs, CFM)

Game 2: 11:30am 16 and Under

Trophy Awards (Mr. Jacobs, CFM)

1:00pm Honoree Awards

Honorees: Robert Vanderhost (Delaware State); Tee Parham (Industrial League); William Baggett (NYU, former Denver Rocket); Robert Lewis (South Carolina State, former Dallas-ABA League); Clarence Brookins (Temple University, former Piper); Hilderbrand Pelzer (Delaware State); Frank Card (South Carolina State, former Denver Rocket; Theodore Blunt (Winston-Salem State University, former President City Council of Wilmington, Del.); Walli Jones (Villanova and former Phila 76er, 66-67 NBA Champions); Michael Jordon (Andorra Valley Jr. College); Matt Jackson (South Caroline State); and Robert Brooker (North Carolina A & T).

Game 3: 1:30pm 18 and Under Girls Community Achievement Awards to:

Justine Scott, Arcadia University (Head Coach); Eric Worley, Director Triple Threat (Sports Club); and Brent

Hawthorn, Hoop-Skills-Drills; and Antoinette Bennett (Head Coach Conwell Egan Catholic Girls Basketball & Team

Philly Boys, AAU),

Game 4: 2:45pm 18 and under Boys

Trophy Awards (Mr. Jacobs, CFM)

Proceeds to Establish Rev. Sol Murphy and Cecil Watkins Scholarship Fund at CCP

5:30pm Closing

Coaches: C. Richardson, T. Brown, Y. Laney, K. McKinney, A. Bennett, D Stukes. & D. Wallace

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Note: Due to printing date, New York team player names will be added as an inserted page into program book.

Team Age Groups Team Age Groups

14 & Under Boys 14 & Under Boys

Isiah McQueen Shaquilie Harrison

Dhaamin Stukes Corey Jones

Jon Avin-Freeman John Blacker

DeAndre Hunter Patrick Houston

Lamar Stevens Milik Rroberts

Jaquan Carlisle Terrance Pierce

Steven Jordon Darnell McMullgan

Jonkac Brown

Zaheer Robinson

Khaleef Korman

Tyree Pickeron

Matt Green

16 & Under Boys 16 & Under Boys

Terell Long Cassius brown

Darius Walker Ali Seferouic

Troy Smith Isaiah Faust

Jules Brown Chris Santi

Marques Jackson Abel Pena

Troy Whiting Milan Majstorovic

Najee Walls Greg Parus

Shawn Witherspoon Arnald Coward

Jalen Merdsman Stephen Vance

Brendon Wagner Brandon Thompson

Chris Clover

Malek Robinson

18 & Under Girls 18 & Under Girls

Maria Conyers-Jordon Chanel Brooks

Jonica Brown Sierra Dawsta

Adasha Franklin Erin Mafter

Martine Fortune Sydneg Frank

Kayla Thomas Asnida Cooper

Jean Sheard-Williams Nicole Dambrowski

Ashley Murray Shakirah Paulhill

Ahnje Timbers

Ashli Jeune

Allyah Jeune

Isis Young

Mlia Tate-Defretas

18 & Under Boys 18 & Under Boys

Dache Talbert Merdin Kondich

Yahmir Greenlee Tyson Peynold

Braandon Austine Isaiah Faust

Jaquan Newton Chris Santi

Miles Overton Abel Pera

Amar Stukes Milan Magstrave

Raquan Brown-Johnson Greg Parus

Adi Sebuuvic

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The New York vs. Philly trophies, plaques, and medals are supplied by Ant’s Trophy & Sign.

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215-570-2312

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ALL Girls Showcase

Presents

Date: Friday, December 28, 2012. Event: All-Girls Basketball Showcase

Place: Arcadia University Gymnasium

450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside, PA 19038

Arcadia University Gym and Directions

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Pictures

Tommy Briggs, CHOP CFM’s Booth at SouthPhilly FeaMarket

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2012 NY vs. Philly Game Pictures

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