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2008 Community Golf Calendar
Check this year's community golf schedule. |
| Saturday, June 7, 2008 |
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Belle of the Ball
Kristi Yamaguchi tosses the first pitch at Dodger Stadium, along with some insight on her ‘Dancing.’ |
| Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
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So Cal Teams Advanced to NAU State Finals
The 2008 Southern California finals in the Nisei Athletic Union basketball league were played Sunday at Gardena High School, with teams in four divisions advancing to next weekend’s State fi nals. |
| Saturday, April 26, 2008 |
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Hoof Dreams
Huntington Beach’s Gary Masada shares memories of a life he loved—training and owning horses. |
| Friday, March 28, 2008 |
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Capital Gain
Mira Costa’s storybook will have its final chapter at the State championship. |
| Friday, Mar. 14, 2008 |
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Point A to Point B
Eron Iki and Brandon Miyano split point guard duties for a North squad that’s ready for round two. |
| Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 |
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Spirit of a Nation
As captain of the L.A. Clippers’dance team, Kristin Egusa is always ready to pick up the fans, even in a thus far disappointing year. |
| Saturday, Jan. 12, 2007 |
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A Sign of Good Weather
Citing the balmy climate and the comfort of his family, Hiroki Kuroda is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. |
| Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 |
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Grin and Bury It
Lauren Kamiyama shrugs off injury and comes out shooting, leading Chapman to an action-packed win over Occidental. |
| Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 |
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FOUR FOR THE FUTURE
A young Occidental volleyball team has a solid foundation on which to build for the coming years. |
| Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 |
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Drive to Succeed
USC’s Brent Yoshida has earned himself a starting spot on the Trojan’s kick return squad, but he knows he’ll have to continue to work hard to keep it. |
| Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 |
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Roberts to Have Unfamiliar View of Playoffs
The Giants centerfielder’s comeback from elbow surgery ends all too soon, as he won’t be a part of the postseason for the first time in four years. |
| Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 |
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NET GAIN
With a potent lineup or returning seniors and some talented underclassmen, there’s plenty of excitement at South Pasadena. |
| Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 |
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HEART AND SOLES
Gahr’s Corey Nielsen has stepped up, with the starting job at quarterback and perfect grades–along with some stylish footwear. |
| Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 |
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Dodgers to Host Annual JA Community Night
The Los Angeles Dodgers will host its annual Japanese American Community Night on Tuesday, Sept. 25. |
| Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 |
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Final Results from ’07 Nikkei Games Hoops
The 2007 Nikkei Games Basketball Tournament was held Aug. 18-19 at the Pyramid on the campus of Cal State Long Beach. |
| Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 |
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Advantage: South
So Cal teams top their Northern rivals at the annual North-South Tournament. |
| Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 |
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Tradition on Display
The Nisei Week Karate Tournament draws a full house to Caltech in Pasadena. |
| Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007 |
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The Xs and Ohs! of the X Games
A couple of weeks ago, I was informed that there would be a Japanese freestyle motocross participant in this year’s X Games. |
| Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007 |
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The Professional
One of the youngest players ever to make a tournament cut, 16-year-old Tadd Fujikawa sets his sights on the PGA tour. |
| Sunday, July 22, 2007 |
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Home Where the Ball Is
The Long Beach Armada have a player whose sheer love of baseball keeps him in the game, no matter the league nor continent. |
| Saturday, July 14, 2007 |
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Kobayashi Tastes Defeat
Despite besting the previous record, the Japanese eating machine loses the championship– and more–in the July 4 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. |
| Saturday, July 7, 2007 |
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Dogged by Injury
Kobayashi reveals that an arthritic jaw may keep him out of next week’s Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. |
| Sunday, July 1, 2007 |
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West Covina Judo Dojo Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The history of West Covina Judo Dojo would not be complete without some mention of the history of Judo prior to the formation of our dojo in the East San Gabriel Valley. |
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 |
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One and Done
Sakuraba loses awaited rematch with Gracie after Johnnie Morton is knocked out 38 seconds into his first Mixed Martial Arts fight. |
| Sunday, June 17, 2007 |
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Rebound.
After three knee surgeries and the loss of her mother, Lauren Kamiyama has emerged from her personal darkness to help lead Chapman into the NCAA Tournament. |
| Sunday, May 27, 2007 |
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New Home Field Advantage
Gabrielino High is riding a wave of confidence as they win the first playoff game on their new diamond. |
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 |
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NEW ERA AZTECS
Despite a slim chance at the postseason, Keppel’s girls have shown they have what it takes to get to the playoffs. |
| Saturday, May 12, 2007 |
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LESS CHATTER
Alhambra’s Aeric Allen lets his performance on the field and in the classroom do the necessary talking. |
| Sunday, May 6, 2007 |
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STICKING WITH IT
The UCLA Kendo Club is ready to defend its title at next week’s North American tournament at Harvard. |
| Saturday, April 21, 2007 |
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Dressed for the Ball
After the revelry and ceremonies, Opening Day turns rocky for the Dodgers, who lose, 6-3, to Colorado. |
| Saturday, April 14, 2007 |
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Of Mettle and Medals
World Sumo Champion Byambajav Ulambayar head into Saturday’s U.S. Open after nearly losing his gold medal–at a Little Tokyo phone booth. |
| Monday, April 9, 2007 |
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JAO Jamboree Puts on a Clinic
The 38th annual Japanese American Optimist Basketball Jamboree was held at Shurr High School Sunday. |
| Saturday, March 31. 2007 |
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Dancing With Apolo
Already an Olympic athlete, short track speed skater Apolo Ohno shows he’s up for a new challenge. |
| Saturday, March 24. 2007 |
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CYC Presents Yearly Awards
On Feb. 25, the Community Youth Council Board and Trustees announced the recipient of the 2006-2007 Hideo Kunitomi/Paul Suzuki scholarship award as Jason Woo of the Monterey Park Mustangs. |
| Saturday, March 17. 2007 |
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Suzuki Learning the Small Things with A’s
PHOENIX.–Oakland A’s catcher Kurt Suzuki found himself him in an unusual situation Saturday. |
| Saturday, March 17. 2007 |
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Kamiyama Takes Charge as Chapman Advances
The guard whose very career was in doubt a year ago heats up late in a big way, to send her team to the next round in the NCAA Tournament. |
| Saturday, March 3. 2007 |
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Don’t Look Now
The wizardry of Nakauchi and Lee have fans in South Pasadena fully charged over their Tigers. |
| Saturday, Feb. 10. 2007 |
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Well Balanced
La Verne’s Lindsey Shiomi is an all-around player, with leadership abilities that make a coach’s job easy. |
| Saturday, Feb. 3. 2007 |
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Fast Times at the Launch Pad
Garrett James and Mike Kinoshita are part of a Marina High team whose high-octane ‘system’ is three times the fun. |
| Saturday, Jan. 27. 2007 |
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Next Level Up
Britinee Yasukochi has excelled on club teams, international squads and through high school. |
| Saturday, Jan. 20. 2007 |
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