THE SCORECARD
Vol. I No. 4
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
16 OCTOBER [Illegible]

MISLS SOFTBALL TEAM SPLITS DOUBLE HEADER TO WIND UP 1946 SEASON

The Presidio MISLS Softball Team rang down the curtain on the 1946 season by splitting a double header on their northern invasion last Sunday. In the opener, the locals had a field day in swamping the Berkeley nisei 12-6 but didn't fare so well against the Berkeley Veterans who stopped the invading MISLS crew by a 5-2 count.

The first game was a rout from the opening inning when the MISLS lads pushed across two runs on hits by Kojima, Kozuma and Kitagawa. Scoring in every period, the locals teed off for a total of 12 hits highlighted by Kitagawa's line homer with two men aboard. Kimura, MISLS chucker had a no-hit game going into the sixth frame but weakened and was nicked for 3 hits and was nicked for 3 hits and 4 runs in that period.

The second game saw the Presidio bats silenced by Berkeley's Moe Katow, who rationed the MISLS boys to 6 hits and 2 runs as the Berkeley Vets racked up a 5-2 triumph. The Vets, who were held to a single hit in a previous game with the Presidio, showed a complete reversal of form as they pounded 7 lusty blows off Lefty Tsuruda, who pitched a better game than is indicated by the score.

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The MISLS squad came thru with a highly successful season this year. In local softball circles they tasted defeat but twice; these two defeats coming at the hands of the Carmel Pine Cones, a team that reached the semi-finals of the State Softball Tournament '46.

Bouncing back from these two setbacks, the MISLS boys went to work and as a result, topped every other team of importance in the area.

The MISLS team was coached by Lt Hachiya and a hearty round of applause is due him for the excellent work he has done.

To the men of the Presidio MISLS Softball Team: WELL DONE.......

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THE SQUARED CIRCLE ...

MISLS BOXERS WIN DRAW, DROP TWO ON SALINAS CARD

Pvt. K. Hirai, 130 lbs, ahead by a wide margin ran into a bad third round and was TKO'd by Freddie Martinez in a surprise finish.

In the 130 lb. class Pvt. R. Ogawa and Sal Velasquez fought to a hotly contested draw and will be rematched next Tuesday by popular demand.

In a fast bout, Ptv. T. Tando was decisioned by Sal Castillo in a rematch.

MISLS leather-pushers, never caught short on gameness and color, are ever-popular performers.

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BIG BOXING SHOW

*SPORTS ARENA*

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23....

DON'T MISS IT!!

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MISLS BASKEBEERS RUIN MONTERY LEGION 85-54

Undefeated in three straight starts the MISLS cagers outscored the Monterey Legion quintet 85-54 at the Monterey Gym.

Breaking out the first quarter with a 21-13 lead, the MISLS lads, sparked by Rabbit Oye's floor game, kept the Vets well on the debit side of the ledger. The end of the first half found the MISLS crew with a 39-28 edge. Led by Kiriu and Fukushima, the locals rode rough-shod over the Vets to hold a commanding 72-46 lead at the end of the third period. Coach Oshida, using as many players as possible during the fourth period found that frequent changes in the line-up did not alter the Midas touch of the MISLS boys as they went on to score 13 points more to end the game with an 85-54 score.

High scorer for the locals were Fukushima with 15 points, Kiriu with 12, and Miyasato, who came through with 11 digits. Albert and LaFaille were high for the Vets with 14 and 11 points respectively.

LINE-UPS:

Oye 6-F-9 Nunez

Miyasato 11-F-11 LaFaile

Fukushima 15-C-5 Goynv'ch

Mayeda 2-G-14 Albert

Sato E 8-G-2 Thacker

Scoring Subs:

Kiriu 12; Watanbe 8; Taguchi 7; Nakata 6; K Sato 4; Shimomura 4; Sakimoto 3; Takahashi 1; Muromoto 2

BATTALION SOFTBALL TEAMS SET FOR PENNANT RACE

The revamped Battalion Softball League goes into the final loop October 16. All companies having gone through a juggling of personnel thro' transfers and re-assignment will find the pennant race a wide open affair. All outfits will be out to corral the Broncos, Able Company's defending champions. Through the Brocs play-off battery of Kawakami-Sei is still intact, they have lost the services of control chucker, Mamo Kaneshiro to Fox Co.

Promoter, Manager, and Chief, Mike Harada says his Charlie Company Cardinals are ready on the firing line. D Co, Bulldogs are an unknown quantity this round. The hilltoppers from E Co. tell us not to sell them short. Mr. Munekata's Translation Section nine under Nob Kuwata mean business. If they can translate hits into runs, they'll be a team to be reckoned with. The FQ. Company Chairborne Troopers are out for blood according to Mgr. Ken Morishita.

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In the latest release we find Margaret Whiting singing FOR ME, FOR YOU, FOR EVERMORE -- a record coming up fast. Jo Stafford sings an oldie -- I'LL BE WITH YOU IN APPLE BLOSSOM TIME on Capitol backed by THIS IS ALWAYS. Look out for Billy Butterfield's RUMORS ARE FLYING which is also waxed by the Andrews Sisters. Last year about this time everyone was singing IT NIGHT AS WELL AS SPRING and THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA, AND THE SANTA FE. Going back five years, DAYDREAMING, I DON'T WANT TO SET THE WORLD ON FIRE, and SLEEPY LAGOON were hitting the high spots.

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MISLS CAGERS COP TWO IN DOUBLE-HEADER FOR 5TH WIN

In a double-header here at the Presidio Sport Arena, the MISLS cagers ran off with both games of the evening. In the first contest the MIS lads outclassed the Fort Ord 2nd Engr Brigade by a 32-20 score. From the opening quarter, the outcome was never in doubt. Coach Oshida pulled out his starting five early in the first half to save them for the second game of the evening. the reserves did more than hold their own and wound up going away. John Sakurai was high for the Presidio with 8 digits while Jackson and Hood with six points topped the Ft. Ord scoring.

In the second game of the evening, the MISLS men ran over the Monterey Alumni 55-22. The Presidio-men broke loose after a close first quarter and completely dominated the game with uncanny accuracy led by Miyasato, who rang up a total of 17 points followed by Fukushima with 11 points. Oye contributed his share of good ball handling and was the basis for much comment from the stands with his tricky passing.

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THE BULL SHEET

The Battalion Bowling League gets under way Friday night at the post alleys. At 1830 hours: A Co raps pins with F Co. while B Co bowls against H Co. At 2030: C Co will meet Hq Co while the Bull Dogs from D Co takes on the Faculty.

The Shedhouse Quartette formerly known as the Locker Room Rhythm Boys, are looking for a tenor. The Shedhouse Quartette will entertain between breaks at all athletic contests. Director Fred Chino has received the go signal for the quartette to appear on the Boxing Show Wednesday nite if a new tenor can be found.

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YOROZU SPEAKS.......

To GIs who want a little recreation on the side -- a suggestion. This comes to you from a seasoned group of fishermen. No doubt you have heard that this Peninsular area offers one of the finest fishing grounds on the coast. Tough the current season for commercial fishing is at an all-time low, this is no indication for the local Isaac Waltons to rack up their rods and reels and take off for the hills. The coves below the Presidio offer good fishing for the fun seeking junior angler. Whether fishing is done with a two-bit pole and ten cent line or with one of those super Shakespear or Fhluger reels, it makes no difference. A boat can be rented for a nominal fee by the hour. If you have no stomach for boat-riding, remember that there is a good twenty mile stretch of surf which affords excellent areas for surf-fishing. Surf fishing is like a marine grab-bag -- you don't know wotinell you will get. It might be an occasional flounder, leopard shark, perch, bass, or even a piece of kelp.

Take a tip, fellas ... If you find time hanging too heavily on your hands, rack up your cue stick and grab a fishing rod. If your luck is bad, this sport has a two-fold recreational value .... just lie down on the beach and get yourself a good suntan. You can't lose .....

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PREMIER PIGSKIN PROGNOSTICATIONS BY PHUKUSHIMA

UCLA over California. Ernie Case will be too much for the Bears.

ST. MARY'S will trek east to test the vaunted Fordham line. The Rams are stubborn, but the Gaels will take to the air.

COP over Arizona .... Stanford will stop Sta. Clara.