BASEBALL CLIPPINGS
1964 LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON CLIPPINGS
MONTEREY LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS - 1964
Monterey Little League:
(1964 Season All-Stars) American Stars Win First Game Curtis Monar last night pitched the American League All-Stars to a 12-2 win over the National League All-Stars in the Monterey Little League playoffs. The second game of the five-game series is slated this afternoon at the Little League Ball Park. Subsequent games will be played Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings at 5:15 o'clock. Derek Morris paced the American League All-Stars last night with a grand-slam home run. The losing pitcher was Terry Nance, (from Monterey Herald, July 18, 1964) |
Monterey Little League:
(1964 Season All-Stars) Morris Belts Second Grand Slam Derek Morris hit his second grand slam home run in two games to lead Monterey American Little League All-Stars to a 7-0 win over the Nationals Saturday at the Little League Park. The win gave the Americans a 2-0 edge in the best of five playoff series. The third game will be played tonight at 5:15 o'clock. Sal Rombi went two for three for the Americans. Larry Sumida* had three for three for the Nationals. Bob Stanton was the winning pitcher and Ed Torres the loser. (*Editor's note: article mistakenly says "Larry Sumida." Correct name is Jeff Sumida) (from Monterey Herald, July 20,1964) 
Monterey Little League: (1964 Season All-Stars) Monterey American Little League All-Stars Selected Officials last night selected the Monterey American Little League All-Star team. The boys will represent the league in the annual All-Star Playoff against the Monterey National League. Those 12-year-old boys chosen were: Saunders - Bob Stanton, John Pira Herald - Derek Morris, Al Martin Optimists - Mark Riso, Mark Smith Collins - Robert Mehlert Schulken - Joe Solis, Louis Banka, Tim DiMaggio, Sal Rombi Rotary - Mike Cardinalli, Dave Evans Elks - Mike Muniz Williams - Curtis Monar, Sal Costanza (from Monterey Herald, June 1964) |
Monterey Little League:
(1964 Season All-Stars) Americans Wrap Playoff Title Curtis Monar's home run and three for three effort led the American League All-Stars to an 8-3 win over the National League All-Stars in the Monterey Little League playoffs. The win wrapped up the best of five playoffs, with the Americans winning 3-1. Bob Stanton allowed three hits and struck out five to receive credit for the win. In addition he had two hits in three trips at the plate. Loser Ed Torres homered for the National League nine. He gave up eleven hits and struck out eight. Derek Morris doubled in the go-ahead run with the score tied 2-2. Jeff Sumida made several fine defensive plays in vain for the Nationals. Plans are being considered for the Americans to meet the winner of the Seaside Little League playoff later in the month. (Players listed in box scores:) American League All Stars : Curtis Monar, John Pira, Louie Banka, Derek Morris, Bob Stanton, Joe Solis, Dave Evans, Mark Smith, Mark Riso, Sal Rombi, Tim Dimaggio, Mike Cardinalli. National League All-Stars : Jim Wise, Mike Marotta, Jeff Sumida, Bob Howell, Ken Cowan, Terry Nance, John Casas, Ron Aliotti, Tom Russo, Eddie Torres, Joe Lucido, Short, David Sellars, Tom Graham, Dana Harper. Winning Pitcher: Bob Stanton Losing Pitcher: Eddie Torres Home runs: Curtis Monar, Eddie Torres (from Monterey Herald, July 26, 1964) |
Monterey Little League:
(1964 Season All-Stars)
John Casas Paces
Win By National
John Casas' two tun homer in the top
of the sixth (last) inning gave Monterey
National a 4-3 victory over Monterey
Americans last night in the Monterey
Little League All-Star playoffs.
The Americans had won the first two
games and lead 2-1 in the best of five
series. Action resumes tonight at 5:15
o'clock in Monterey Little League Park.
Winning pitcher Terry Nance allowed
three hits and struck out eight. Loser
Curtis Monar gave up five hits, two
each by Casas and Keith Cowen, and
struck out eleven.
(from Monterey Herald, July 23, 1964)
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YOUTUBE CLIPS OF '64 MONTEREY LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS
**1964 Monterey Little League All-Stars-American League**
*1964 Monterey Little League All-Stars - American League*
Top Row: Curtis Monar (Ed Williams), Derek Morris (Herald), Sal Rombi (Schulkens), Bob Stanton (Saunders), Joe Solis (Schulkens), John Pira (Saunders).
Middle Row: Louie Banka (Schulkens), Mike Cardinalli (Rotary), Mark Smith (Optimists), Tim DiMaggio (Schulkens), Mark Riso (Optimists), Dave Evans (Rotary).
Bottom Row: Alan Martin (Herald), Mike Muniz (Elks), Robert Mehlert (Collins), Danny Dent (Ed Williams), Manager Frank "Stoney" Bruno (Schulkens), Sal Costanza (Ed Williams).
The Monterey American League All-Stars defeated the National League team 3-games-to-1 in a best-of-five tournament at Monterey Little League Park. Game scores were 12-2, 7-0, 2-4, and 8-3.
Middle Row: Louie Banka (Schulkens), Mike Cardinalli (Rotary), Mark Smith (Optimists), Tim DiMaggio (Schulkens), Mark Riso (Optimists), Dave Evans (Rotary).
Bottom Row: Alan Martin (Herald), Mike Muniz (Elks), Robert Mehlert (Collins), Danny Dent (Ed Williams), Manager Frank "Stoney" Bruno (Schulkens), Sal Costanza (Ed Williams).
The Monterey American League All-Stars defeated the National League team 3-games-to-1 in a best-of-five tournament at Monterey Little League Park. Game scores were 12-2, 7-0, 2-4, and 8-3.
Monterey Little League (1964 Season)
Final 1964 Team & Batting Statistics American League
Final 1964 Team & Batting Statistics American League
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Monterey American LL
(1964 Season) Al Niebel Wins League Batting Title Final statistics today show Alan Niebel of Optimists led the Monterey Little League in batting with a .594 average. He was second to Bob Stanton of Saunders in home runs, eight to four. Ron Storelli of Collins was second at .556 and Curtis Monar third at an even .500. Monar also had four home runs and led the league in runs scored with 24. Sal Rombi of Schulken's lead in hits with 24 and at-bats with 52 for a .462 average. Tim Dimaggio led the champion Schulken's squad in home runs with four. Derek Morris of The Herald hit two grand slam home runs to lead in that department. Mark Riso of the Optimists, last year's batting champion, hit .488 for fourth place honors. Schulken's won the second half title and topped first half winner Ed Williams 14-13 in the championship playoff. (Monterey Herald, August 1964) |
1964 SEASON - FINAL TEAM STANDINGS:
(To be added, see above)
(To be added, see above)
1964 SEASON - BATTING STATS:
(To be added, see above)
1964 SEASON HOME RUNS:
Bob Stanton 8, Curtis Monar 4, Alan Niebel 4, Tim Dimaggio 4, Derek Morris 3, Gerald Armstrong 2, Bill Augusta 2, Dick Clark 2, Mark Smith 2, Alan Herren 2, David Evans 2, Chris Stanley 2, and thirteen tied with one each.
(Statistics compiled by Don Davison)
(To be added, see above)
1964 SEASON HOME RUNS:
Bob Stanton 8, Curtis Monar 4, Alan Niebel 4, Tim Dimaggio 4, Derek Morris 3, Gerald Armstrong 2, Bill Augusta 2, Dick Clark 2, Mark Smith 2, Alan Herren 2, David Evans 2, Chris Stanley 2, and thirteen tied with one each.
(Statistics compiled by Don Davison)
**1964 Monterey Little League All-Stars-National League**
*1964 Monterey Little League All-Stars - National League*
Top Row: Tom Graham, Tom Russo, Eddie Torres, David Sellars, Ken Cowan, Jeff Sumida.
Middle Row: Bob Howell, Terry Nance, John Aliotti, Mike Marotta, Terry Mason, John Casas.
Bottom Row: Joe Lucido, John Napoli, Jim Wise, Dana Harper.
Top Row: Tom Graham, Tom Russo, Eddie Torres, David Sellars, Ken Cowan, Jeff Sumida.
Middle Row: Bob Howell, Terry Nance, John Aliotti, Mike Marotta, Terry Mason, John Casas.
Bottom Row: Joe Lucido, John Napoli, Jim Wise, Dana Harper.
SPECIAL ADDITION: 1965 LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON
Monterey LIttle League: Del Monte 'Victim of Own Medicine'
Mark Bibler Pitches No-Hitter for Rotary
Monterey LIttle League: Del Monte 'Victim of Own Medicine'
Mark Bibler Pitches No-Hitter for Rotary
Young Mark Bibler of the Rotary Club pitched no-hit ball yesterday to blank Del Monte 11-0 in the Monterey Little League.
In other league games, the results were:
Legion 7, Saunders 5
Milchor Green pitched the win for the Legion at Walter Colton School.
Bibler struck out eight batters over the six innings. He also went two for four at the plate, including a home run.
The Del Monte team was fresh from a no-hitter of its own, Optimists 12-0 in a league game Wednesday night.
Fermin Sanchez pitched the Del Monte win, striking out nine and contributing three hits. Ted Melicia had a homer and two singles, while Bob Peterson doubled and singled.
In other league games, the results were:
Legion 7, Saunders 5
Milchor Green pitched the win for the Legion at Walter Colton School.
Bibler struck out eight batters over the six innings. He also went two for four at the plate, including a home run.
The Del Monte team was fresh from a no-hitter of its own, Optimists 12-0 in a league game Wednesday night.
Fermin Sanchez pitched the Del Monte win, striking out nine and contributing three hits. Ted Melicia had a homer and two singles, while Bob Peterson doubled and singled.
1964 LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON (CONTINUED)
Monterey American LL:
(1964 Season)
Morris
Paces Win
By Herald
Behind the one-hit pitching of Derek Morris, The Herald defeated Optimists 7-3 in last night's Monterey American Little League action.
In other games, Schulken's trounced Collins 20-2, Rotary beat Saunders 5-4, and Williams trimmed Optimists 9-7.
Morris also hit a home run and went three for three to pace The Herald at the plate.
Mark Riso got the one hit for Optimists.
In the Schulken slugfest, Tim Dimaggio hit a home run and went four for four. Sal Rombi drove in five runs and Joe Solis went four for four.
(from Monterey Herald, May 1964)
(1964 Season)
Morris
Paces Win
By Herald
Behind the one-hit pitching of Derek Morris, The Herald defeated Optimists 7-3 in last night's Monterey American Little League action.
In other games, Schulken's trounced Collins 20-2, Rotary beat Saunders 5-4, and Williams trimmed Optimists 9-7.
Morris also hit a home run and went three for three to pace The Herald at the plate.
Mark Riso got the one hit for Optimists.
In the Schulken slugfest, Tim Dimaggio hit a home run and went four for four. Sal Rombi drove in five runs and Joe Solis went four for four.
(from Monterey Herald, May 1964)
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Monterey American LL: (1964 Season) Schulken's Wins Title In Playoff Schulken's outslugged Williams 14-13 last night to win the Monterey American Little League Title. Sal Rombi of Schulken's hit a grand slam homer in the see-saw battle. Curtis Monar of Willisams went four for four and scored three runs to pace Williams. Alan Herren received credit for the win in relief. Sparkling defensive plays were made by Danny Dent and Sal Costanza of Williams plus Scott Satow and Tim Dimaggio of Schulkens. |
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Monterey American LL:
(1964 Season) Optimists Duo Hurl No-hitter Mark Riso and Brad Gray collaborated last night to pitch the Optimists to an 8-4 no-hit victory over the Elks in the Monterey American Little League. The results of the other league games included: Schulkens 8, Rotary 4 Saunders 17, Williams 13 Herald 17, Collins 7 Riso and Gray pitched three innings apiece. Riso struck out seven and walked six. Gray struck out four and walked nine. The loser was Mike Muniz of the Elks, who struck out one while giving up eight walks and 10 hits. Alan Niebel belted a two run homer for the Optimists. Joe Solis pitched Schulken's to victory. The batting stars were Jeff Phillips with four runs batted in and Lou Banka with two. Bbby Stanton pitched the victory for Saunders and belted two home runs. Sal Costanza led the Williams nine with a three-run homer. Joel Smith was the winning pitcher for the Herald. A grand slam home run by Derek Morris was the big blow in the game at Jacks Ball Park. Bill Augusta of Collins also homered. (*Note: Mark Riso, Brad Gray, and Sal Costanza are correct names.) (from Monterey Herald, May 1964) |
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Monterey American LL:
(1964 Season) Williams' Home Runs Earn Tie Home runs by Sal Costanza and Chris Stanley last night earned Williams a 5-5 tie with the Rotary in the Monterey American Little League. The game was called because of darkness. In other league action last night, Saunders trimmed the Optimists 15-1, Schulkens edged The Herald 5-3 and Collins thumped the Elks 18-7. Bob Stanton pitched the win for Saunders, Allowing just three hits and striking out 14. In addition he collected three hits (one a grand slam) in four trips to the plate. Brad Gray and Steve Krebs tripled for the Optimists. Tim DiMaggio doubled home two runs and Louis Banka singled home another as Schulkens rallied for three runs in the fourth inning. Joe Solis and Anthony Della Sala batted in the final two runs in the fifth. Gerald Armstrong hit a two run homer for the Herald. Alan Herren was credited with the win. Derek Morris took the loss. Bill Augusta collected four hits and four runs in four trips to the plate to pace the 16-hit Collins attack. Mike Muniz had two hits for the Elks. (from Monterey Herald, June 1964) |
Monterey American LL:
(1964 Season)
Rotary Nine Ends
Jinx, Nips Herald
After 3 1/2 years, the Rotary finally defeated The Herald in Monterey American Little League play last night.
The Rotary scored four times in the last inning* to win 4-3 at Pacific Grove Ball Park.
In other league action last night, the results were:
Williams 7, Optimists 6
Saunders 13, Collins 2
Schulkens 14, Elks 4.
David Evans pitched the win for the Rotary, although losing pitcher Derek Morris batted in two runs. Steve Evans of The Herald and Mark Bibler of the Rotary each went two-for-three.
Sal Costanza pitched and batted (two hits) Williams to victory. Mark Riso also had two hits for the Optimists.
A grand slam home run by Bob Stanton gave Saunders a 4-0 lead in the first inning against Collins.
Alan Herren pitched Schulken's to victory over Bob Miyamoto of the Elks. Jeff Phillips belted a two-run homer and Tim DiMaggio a solo homer for Schulken's.
Chris Stanley hit a home run in the last inning to cap a six run rally for Williams.
(from Monterey Herald. June, 1964)
*Editor's note: For the record: I actually remember this game - particularly because an old friend, Mark Bibler, was on Rotary and he remembers the game and has painfully reminded me of it! ... I think I still have recurrent PTSD from the experience! ...
ALL four runs scored by Rotary in that last inning were unearned, caused by a series of errors by two Herald infielders who shall remain nameless! I don't think Rotary got a single hit in that final inning!
Note that the article doesn't name a "hero" on Rotary who drove in the "winning run" ... because that person doesn't exist! Rotary won by a series of fumbling and bumbling by a couple of my hapless Herald teammates.
But seriously, it's all water under the bridge many many years ago... I'm not bitter... I've gotten over it... I'm fine now... seriously ... just fine... just fine...
(1964 Season)
Rotary Nine Ends
Jinx, Nips Herald
After 3 1/2 years, the Rotary finally defeated The Herald in Monterey American Little League play last night.
The Rotary scored four times in the last inning* to win 4-3 at Pacific Grove Ball Park.
In other league action last night, the results were:
Williams 7, Optimists 6
Saunders 13, Collins 2
Schulkens 14, Elks 4.
David Evans pitched the win for the Rotary, although losing pitcher Derek Morris batted in two runs. Steve Evans of The Herald and Mark Bibler of the Rotary each went two-for-three.
Sal Costanza pitched and batted (two hits) Williams to victory. Mark Riso also had two hits for the Optimists.
A grand slam home run by Bob Stanton gave Saunders a 4-0 lead in the first inning against Collins.
Alan Herren pitched Schulken's to victory over Bob Miyamoto of the Elks. Jeff Phillips belted a two-run homer and Tim DiMaggio a solo homer for Schulken's.
Chris Stanley hit a home run in the last inning to cap a six run rally for Williams.
(from Monterey Herald. June, 1964)
*Editor's note: For the record: I actually remember this game - particularly because an old friend, Mark Bibler, was on Rotary and he remembers the game and has painfully reminded me of it! ... I think I still have recurrent PTSD from the experience! ...
ALL four runs scored by Rotary in that last inning were unearned, caused by a series of errors by two Herald infielders who shall remain nameless! I don't think Rotary got a single hit in that final inning!
Note that the article doesn't name a "hero" on Rotary who drove in the "winning run" ... because that person doesn't exist! Rotary won by a series of fumbling and bumbling by a couple of my hapless Herald teammates.
But seriously, it's all water under the bridge many many years ago... I'm not bitter... I've gotten over it... I'm fine now... seriously ... just fine... just fine...
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"Ichi" - The Umpire
"Ichi" was a beloved and legendary character from our Little League past who was THE umpire at the Monterey Little League Park. He seemed to umpire every game at that park. He was an institution.
Ichiro "Ichi" Miyagawa was an immigrant Japanese gentleman who may not have been totally fluent in English but he could communicate excellently as an umpire. He always wore a form-fitting well-tailored very official looking blue "umpire suit" and a blue chest protector and as I recall maybe even a blue if not black face mask over his everpresent sunglasses. He dressed so "professionally" that he reminded us of a major league umpire in appearance. In his own way he probably raised the level of our game just by looking like an umpire who came straight from the "big leagues!" He obviously had a baseball playing background, because when he brought out a fresh baseball and threw it to the pitcher, that ball was thrown hard and with precision accuracy - a perfect strike every time, and delivered with a smooth overhand motion. That was Ichi's chance to subtly "show off" for just a moment to let you know that he too could play the game! And although Itchi was serious about his umpiring he always seemed to have a smile on his face and an upbeat positive vibe to him. His calls of "balls and strikes" were always accurate; he had an excellent sense of the strike zone with each batter, and I can't recall seeing him making a bad decision on a close play at one of the bases. And if an errant pitch got loose from a pitcher and was maybe headed too close to a batter, Ichi would often see it coming before the batter did and would shout out "Watch Eet!" in a strong Japanese accent to get the batter to jump out of the way to avoid getting hit.
Ichi's first name was "Ichiro" - this is something I found out very recently through Rev. Shinseki of the Monterey Buddhist Temple, where Ichi was an active member. He just wanted to be known as "Ichi." His last name was Miyagawa. There is a 1961 Little League yearbook in the "umpires" section that has his name as "I. Miyagawa." The suffix or prefix "ichi" in one's first name apparently signifies "first born son" in the Japanese language. Hopefully more information about his back story will be added later; I vaguely recall a Herald newspaper article about him in the late 60's or 70's that I'm trying to locate.
Ichi was a bit of a mystery man in that none of us knew what he did for his day job; not that we gave it much thought since we were just 9-12 year old kids. I recall a rumor that he taught Japanese language somewhere like at the Defense Language Institute or Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies or Fort Ord or MPC, but none of us knew. Another interesting element that added to his mystique: he rode a big black Harley Davidson motorcycle that was as dark as his umpire uniform. I recall that he parked the Harley not on the street, but tucked away safely in an out-of-the-way section of the ballpark facility, away from cars, people, and errant foul balls.
THE one thing that Ichi was best known for was giving out $1 worth of candy as a reward whenever somebody hit a home run over the fence at the Monterey Little League Park! And the reward was immediate! As soon as you crossed home plate after taking the "home run trot" around the bases, Ichi would quickly congratulate you, gently grab your shoulder and point you towards the "snack shack" behind the home plate bleachers. Some kids would go to the dugout right after the home run with the intent of picking up the candy later, but most would head straight towards the snack shack immediately! The person running the concession always seemed to know who just hit the home run, and Ichi "ran an account" there. And the concession stand always gave the home run hitter priority - other customers had to wait while you hurriedly chose your candy so you could get back to your dugout while your team still remained at bat. It was of course common for the home run hitter to share the candy with others on his team; so teammates had an incentive to really congratulate you and slap you on the back over your home run; that often times meant more sharing of candy with them!
(According to one "inflation" calculation website I just checked, in 2016 dollars, that $1 in 1964 would be the equivalent of $7.65! That was quite generous on Ichi's part! I don't think a dollar's worth of candy bought as much back then as $7.65 does today but who knows. Sugar and high fructose corn syrup products do seem "cheaper" now. Still, given that people in 2016 are fatter than they were in the 60's, there are probably lots of kids today who can actually polish off $7.65 worth of candy in one sitting!)
Looking back, Ichi's one dollar worth of candy for home runs was probably one of the most tangible, immediate and direct types of validation that any of us ever received for outstanding hitting performance in a game. Everybody knew about Ichi's $1 home run candy. It was a "consumable trophy" and a reward that could be both "conspicuously consumed" and shared with one's teammates on the spot. And it was a reward that was earned, though it was as fleeting and ephemeral as a dollar's worth of candy. Contrast this with today's meaningless participation trophies given out for nothing, designed by mothers to make kids feel like they accomplished something just by showing up!
Ah, those were the days ... when sugar was innocent and fun and non-toxic and not a known cause of Type-2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome!
Thank you Ichi, wherever you are! You made Little League a more fun experience!
(Addendum: We recently learned that Ichi was born in 1913 and passed away in 2002 at the age of 89. His obituary from the Herald, excellently written by Dennis Taylor, is above. So in 1964, our final year of Little League, Ichi was 51 years old. This was a bit of a surprise that he was that age; I think that most of us kids would have guessed that he was in his mid-30's - though we didn't really have much of a concept of adult "ages" at the time. So it turns out that Ichi was actually older than most of our parents!)
"Ichi" was a beloved and legendary character from our Little League past who was THE umpire at the Monterey Little League Park. He seemed to umpire every game at that park. He was an institution.
Ichiro "Ichi" Miyagawa was an immigrant Japanese gentleman who may not have been totally fluent in English but he could communicate excellently as an umpire. He always wore a form-fitting well-tailored very official looking blue "umpire suit" and a blue chest protector and as I recall maybe even a blue if not black face mask over his everpresent sunglasses. He dressed so "professionally" that he reminded us of a major league umpire in appearance. In his own way he probably raised the level of our game just by looking like an umpire who came straight from the "big leagues!" He obviously had a baseball playing background, because when he brought out a fresh baseball and threw it to the pitcher, that ball was thrown hard and with precision accuracy - a perfect strike every time, and delivered with a smooth overhand motion. That was Ichi's chance to subtly "show off" for just a moment to let you know that he too could play the game! And although Itchi was serious about his umpiring he always seemed to have a smile on his face and an upbeat positive vibe to him. His calls of "balls and strikes" were always accurate; he had an excellent sense of the strike zone with each batter, and I can't recall seeing him making a bad decision on a close play at one of the bases. And if an errant pitch got loose from a pitcher and was maybe headed too close to a batter, Ichi would often see it coming before the batter did and would shout out "Watch Eet!" in a strong Japanese accent to get the batter to jump out of the way to avoid getting hit.
Ichi's first name was "Ichiro" - this is something I found out very recently through Rev. Shinseki of the Monterey Buddhist Temple, where Ichi was an active member. He just wanted to be known as "Ichi." His last name was Miyagawa. There is a 1961 Little League yearbook in the "umpires" section that has his name as "I. Miyagawa." The suffix or prefix "ichi" in one's first name apparently signifies "first born son" in the Japanese language. Hopefully more information about his back story will be added later; I vaguely recall a Herald newspaper article about him in the late 60's or 70's that I'm trying to locate.
Ichi was a bit of a mystery man in that none of us knew what he did for his day job; not that we gave it much thought since we were just 9-12 year old kids. I recall a rumor that he taught Japanese language somewhere like at the Defense Language Institute or Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies or Fort Ord or MPC, but none of us knew. Another interesting element that added to his mystique: he rode a big black Harley Davidson motorcycle that was as dark as his umpire uniform. I recall that he parked the Harley not on the street, but tucked away safely in an out-of-the-way section of the ballpark facility, away from cars, people, and errant foul balls.
THE one thing that Ichi was best known for was giving out $1 worth of candy as a reward whenever somebody hit a home run over the fence at the Monterey Little League Park! And the reward was immediate! As soon as you crossed home plate after taking the "home run trot" around the bases, Ichi would quickly congratulate you, gently grab your shoulder and point you towards the "snack shack" behind the home plate bleachers. Some kids would go to the dugout right after the home run with the intent of picking up the candy later, but most would head straight towards the snack shack immediately! The person running the concession always seemed to know who just hit the home run, and Ichi "ran an account" there. And the concession stand always gave the home run hitter priority - other customers had to wait while you hurriedly chose your candy so you could get back to your dugout while your team still remained at bat. It was of course common for the home run hitter to share the candy with others on his team; so teammates had an incentive to really congratulate you and slap you on the back over your home run; that often times meant more sharing of candy with them!
(According to one "inflation" calculation website I just checked, in 2016 dollars, that $1 in 1964 would be the equivalent of $7.65! That was quite generous on Ichi's part! I don't think a dollar's worth of candy bought as much back then as $7.65 does today but who knows. Sugar and high fructose corn syrup products do seem "cheaper" now. Still, given that people in 2016 are fatter than they were in the 60's, there are probably lots of kids today who can actually polish off $7.65 worth of candy in one sitting!)
Looking back, Ichi's one dollar worth of candy for home runs was probably one of the most tangible, immediate and direct types of validation that any of us ever received for outstanding hitting performance in a game. Everybody knew about Ichi's $1 home run candy. It was a "consumable trophy" and a reward that could be both "conspicuously consumed" and shared with one's teammates on the spot. And it was a reward that was earned, though it was as fleeting and ephemeral as a dollar's worth of candy. Contrast this with today's meaningless participation trophies given out for nothing, designed by mothers to make kids feel like they accomplished something just by showing up!
Ah, those were the days ... when sugar was innocent and fun and non-toxic and not a known cause of Type-2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome!
Thank you Ichi, wherever you are! You made Little League a more fun experience!
(Addendum: We recently learned that Ichi was born in 1913 and passed away in 2002 at the age of 89. His obituary from the Herald, excellently written by Dennis Taylor, is above. So in 1964, our final year of Little League, Ichi was 51 years old. This was a bit of a surprise that he was that age; I think that most of us kids would have guessed that he was in his mid-30's - though we didn't really have much of a concept of adult "ages" at the time. So it turns out that Ichi was actually older than most of our parents!)
1963 LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON CLIPPINGS
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Monterey American LL:
(1963 Season) Morris Paces Win By Herald First baseman Derek Morris last night belted a home run and double in four trips to the place to lead The Herald to a 7-6 win over Collins Electric in the Monterey American Little League. The scores last night were: Herald 7, Collins 6 Elks 16, Optimists 7 Williams 13, Saunders 3 The Elks (4-1) were paced by shortstop Tom Harmon with four for five, including the only home run of the game. Brad Gray of the Optimists had a triple. Left fielder Sal Costanza went two-for-four to pace Williams (Monterey Herald, June 1963) |
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Monterey American LL:
(1963 Season) Bases-full Strike Out Ends Game Robert Serrano struck out John Coustette with the bases loded in the bottom of the ninth inning last night to give Collins Electric a thrilling 7-6 win over Saunders in the Monterey American Little League. Jonathan Wren was the Collins batting hero with two for two.* In other league action yesterday, Schulken-Morton edged the Elks 3-2, Williams clipped the Optimists 7-3 and The Herald defeated Rotary 8-5. Two errors in the top of the sixth inning allowed the Schulken's team to nip the Elks. Jim Hiserman (3 for 3) and John Spaid (2 for 2) were the Elk's batting stars. Flashy defensive play by third baseman Ronnie Firstman and adroid pitching by little Curtis Monar gave Willisma its win despite a three-for-three effort by Rick Riso of the Optimists. Second baseman Joe Cutrufelli provided the defensive thrills for The Herald. Derek Morris pitched the win over Stephen Cardinalli. (from Monterey Herald, June 1963) (*correction: Jonathan Wren batted two-for-two for Saunders and not Collins). |
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Monterey American LL:
(1963 Season) Home Runs Mark First League Play A barrage of home runs opened play yesterday in the 1963 Monterey American Little League at four ball parks. The opening day scores were: Herald 10, Saunders 8 Schulkens 6, Williams 5 Elks 7, Rotary 5 Otimists 4, Collins 0 Joe Cutrufelli belted two home runs and a single to back up winning pitcher Jeff Silveira of The Herald. Losing pitcher Mike Cordero had a single, double and tripe at Jacks Park. Bruce Mehringer ripped a two-run homer and Sal Rombi doubled home a run to give Schulken's a thrilling 6-5 win over Ed Williams Men's Shop at Monterey High School; Tom Williams homered for the losers. At Pacific Grove, Ricky Dietterle had a home run plus a triple and Tom Harmon a homer for the Elks. Ron Steudler struck out 13 and walked four for the Elks. Loser Mike Cardinallii of the Rotary struck out 10 and walked eight. THe Optimists shut out Collins at the Little League Park behind the two-hit pitching of Rick Riso, who struck out 10. (note: typo in article - it is Rick Riso, not Rick Russo) (from Monterey Herald June, 1963) |
Monterey American LL:
(1963 Season - 1st half season stats)
Ricky Riso Tops League In Batting
Top batter in the Monterey American Little League first half was Ricky Riso of the Optimists with a .563 mark.
The league second half resumes tonight at four ball parks.
Joe Cutrufelli of The Herald and Alton McSween of Collins have belted two home runs. A dozen other players have one homer apiece.
(Monterey Herald - June 13, 1963)
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1962 LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON CLIPPINGS
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For Luck
Derek Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Morris of Monterey, enters his name in a prize drawing at the Baseball Breakfast at Monterey County Fairgrounds. Looking on is Louis Goldstein, ticket chairman for the event. Prizes included baseballs, bats, bowling passes and passes to the San Francisco Giants games. (Editor's Note: Louis "Goldie" Goldstein was a renowned local civic leader and was a key contributor to the development of the excellent range of youth baseball programs that exisited in Monterey when we were kids. Goldstein was the first president of the Monterey Little League in the 50's and in fact was the key person responsible for bringing a local Little League program to Monterey. (from Monterey Herald, May, 1962) |
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1961 LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON CLIPPINGS
MONTEREY LITTLE LEAGUE - 1961 SEASON
Little League Teams
Draft 89 Players
Monterey Little League Managers have drafted 89 new players for the 1961 season.
The full teams with regulars from previous seasons will be announced at a later date.
All boys not making the Little League in Monday's draft will be selected by the Monterey Recreation Department Baseball League to be organized later this year.
Parents of Little League players are invited to a general meeting Monday at 8PM in the American Legion Hall. Plans for the 1961 season will be discussed.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
20-30 Club - Peter Crawford, Dale Ward, Ronnie Sanchez, Raymond Baga Crescent Construction - Joe Ramirez, Richard Ramirez, Nick Albert Jr, Anthony Bruno, Jim Montgomery, Marc Frolli
Granite Construction - Bob Duder, Dave Schupack, Stephen Peterson, David Beetle, Robert Howell Toy Town - Steve Hibbs, Terence McReynolds, Timothy O'Neill, Ron Faria, James Schader, Tom Graham
Monterey Kiwanis - Jessie Perez, Mike Stout, Casey Dunham Brad Johnson, John Stout, John Lindsay
Rasmussen-Moody - Bob Colburn, Steve Gilbert, Steve Holmes, Norman Mitchell, Mark Mehaney, Eric Blatch
Del Monte Properties - Steve Kierman, Hoyt Tarola, Terry Nance
American Legion Post 41 - Harry Womack, Pete Besorazoff, Jack Stutzman, Richard Morris, Jeff Sumida
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Shriners - Harvey Tompkins, Joe P. Balesteri, Bill Park, Paul Castagnetto, Alton McSween, Steven Curti
Schulkens - Chris Dyroff, Matthew McAdow, Michael Moore, Carl Kawata, Louis Banka, Salvatore Rombi, Steven Brooks
Monterey Optimists - Paul Cutino, Damon Campbell, Jeffrey Haltiner, Christopher Campbell, Ronnie Marston, Mark Riso, Mark Smith
Saunders Mortgages - Vincent Liguori, Frank Carmenita, Ronald Neth, Michael Cordero, Mike Dubrasich
Phinney 707 - Malcolm Colvin, Sammy Solis, Calvin Rosevear, Eric Ziel, Curtis Monar
Monterey Rotary - Timothy Millington, Gary Sheppard, Wayne Suojanen, John Esaki, Ali Moezzi, Robert Johnson, David B. Evans
Monterey Elks - Basil Koldus, Michael Carone, Danino Penalso, Manuel Real, Thomas Harper, Michael Muniz
Monterey Herald - Robert K. Ayres, Vernon Ayres, Jack Holt, Robert Holt, Derek Morris
(from Monterey Herald, April 1961)
Little League Teams
Draft 89 Players
Monterey Little League Managers have drafted 89 new players for the 1961 season.
The full teams with regulars from previous seasons will be announced at a later date.
All boys not making the Little League in Monday's draft will be selected by the Monterey Recreation Department Baseball League to be organized later this year.
Parents of Little League players are invited to a general meeting Monday at 8PM in the American Legion Hall. Plans for the 1961 season will be discussed.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
20-30 Club - Peter Crawford, Dale Ward, Ronnie Sanchez, Raymond Baga Crescent Construction - Joe Ramirez, Richard Ramirez, Nick Albert Jr, Anthony Bruno, Jim Montgomery, Marc Frolli
Granite Construction - Bob Duder, Dave Schupack, Stephen Peterson, David Beetle, Robert Howell Toy Town - Steve Hibbs, Terence McReynolds, Timothy O'Neill, Ron Faria, James Schader, Tom Graham
Monterey Kiwanis - Jessie Perez, Mike Stout, Casey Dunham Brad Johnson, John Stout, John Lindsay
Rasmussen-Moody - Bob Colburn, Steve Gilbert, Steve Holmes, Norman Mitchell, Mark Mehaney, Eric Blatch
Del Monte Properties - Steve Kierman, Hoyt Tarola, Terry Nance
American Legion Post 41 - Harry Womack, Pete Besorazoff, Jack Stutzman, Richard Morris, Jeff Sumida
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Shriners - Harvey Tompkins, Joe P. Balesteri, Bill Park, Paul Castagnetto, Alton McSween, Steven Curti
Schulkens - Chris Dyroff, Matthew McAdow, Michael Moore, Carl Kawata, Louis Banka, Salvatore Rombi, Steven Brooks
Monterey Optimists - Paul Cutino, Damon Campbell, Jeffrey Haltiner, Christopher Campbell, Ronnie Marston, Mark Riso, Mark Smith
Saunders Mortgages - Vincent Liguori, Frank Carmenita, Ronald Neth, Michael Cordero, Mike Dubrasich
Phinney 707 - Malcolm Colvin, Sammy Solis, Calvin Rosevear, Eric Ziel, Curtis Monar
Monterey Rotary - Timothy Millington, Gary Sheppard, Wayne Suojanen, John Esaki, Ali Moezzi, Robert Johnson, David B. Evans
Monterey Elks - Basil Koldus, Michael Carone, Danino Penalso, Manuel Real, Thomas Harper, Michael Muniz
Monterey Herald - Robert K. Ayres, Vernon Ayres, Jack Holt, Robert Holt, Derek Morris
(from Monterey Herald, April 1961)
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Monterey American LL:
(1961 Season) Garnero Hits Two Homers In Little League Game by Don Davison Joe Garnero belted two home runs - one a grand slam - last night to pace Schulken's to an 18-6 win over The Herald. The latest American Little League statistics show Garnero has had seven homers in the last nine games. Chris Dyroff also homered for the winners. Derek Morris went two - for - two and Harry Van Houtte homered for Shulken's. One of Morris' hits was a triple. In the Little League Ball Park, Phinney's 707 upset Rotary 15-14. Mel Wasson homered for Phinney as Ken Miller pitched the win. Scott Harris and Tim Millington of Rotary both went three -for-four. In other league action, Rotary Club took advantage of 15 walks to trim Saunders 14-2. Shepard had a grand slam home run for the winners. (Correction: Harry Van Houtte homered for Herald and not Schulken's.) (from Monterey Herald, June 1961) |
BABE RUTH BASEBALL CLIPPINGS
1965-1967 SEASONS
1965-1967 SEASONS
MONTEREY BABE RUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL
13-YEAR-OLD ALL-STARS
(1965 Season)
13-YEAR-OLD ALL-STARS
(1965 Season)
Babe Ruth League 13-Year-Old All-Stars
(1965 Season)
Tri-City Nine Loses in Finals
Tri-City of the Monterey Peninsula lost 10-1 to Arroyo Grande yesterday in the finals of the Babe Ruth 13-year-old Baseball Tournament yesterday at Hollister.
The members of the team were (left to right):
Front row of John Pira, Clark Rabano, Curtis Monar, bat boy Johnny Russell, Terry Mason, Tom Russo; Second row of David Diaz, Danny Dent, Sal Rombi, Terry Nance, John Napoli;
Back row of Manager George Soares, Derek Morris, Joe Solis, Coach Duke Quinones, Eddie Cunningham, Rusty Vandervort, and Coach H.M. Harry Harris.
Missing: John Casas, Bill Conlon, Mike Marotta.
Tri-City gained the finals by beating Salinas Valley 4-3 on Saturday.
(from Monterey Herald, July 1965)
(Comment: We won the Monterey County 13-Year-Old All-Star championship (single elimination) at the Veterans' Memorial Park Ballfields in Hollister by beating Fort Ord, Hollister, and then Salinas Valley in the finals. We then lost in the regional finals to Arroyo Grande, winner of the San Luis Obispo County championship tournament that was held the prior week in San Luis Obispo. Arroyo Grande then went on to compete in the California State Championships in Hayward. Don't know how they did in that tournament!)
(1965 Season)
Tri-City Nine Loses in Finals
Tri-City of the Monterey Peninsula lost 10-1 to Arroyo Grande yesterday in the finals of the Babe Ruth 13-year-old Baseball Tournament yesterday at Hollister.
The members of the team were (left to right):
Front row of John Pira, Clark Rabano, Curtis Monar, bat boy Johnny Russell, Terry Mason, Tom Russo; Second row of David Diaz, Danny Dent, Sal Rombi, Terry Nance, John Napoli;
Back row of Manager George Soares, Derek Morris, Joe Solis, Coach Duke Quinones, Eddie Cunningham, Rusty Vandervort, and Coach H.M. Harry Harris.
Missing: John Casas, Bill Conlon, Mike Marotta.
Tri-City gained the finals by beating Salinas Valley 4-3 on Saturday.
(from Monterey Herald, July 1965)
(Comment: We won the Monterey County 13-Year-Old All-Star championship (single elimination) at the Veterans' Memorial Park Ballfields in Hollister by beating Fort Ord, Hollister, and then Salinas Valley in the finals. We then lost in the regional finals to Arroyo Grande, winner of the San Luis Obispo County championship tournament that was held the prior week in San Luis Obispo. Arroyo Grande then went on to compete in the California State Championships in Hayward. Don't know how they did in that tournament!)
Babe Ruth 13-year-old Baseball Tournament
(1965 Season)
Tri-City Nips Ord
In Hollister Park
HOLLISTER - Tri-City of the Monterey Peninsula edged Fort Ord 4-3 yesterday in the first round of the first annual Babe Ruth 13-year-old Boys Baseball Tournament.
In the other game yesterday, Salinas Valley nipped Salinas 3-2.
As a result, Tri-City plays Salinas Valley today at 4 p.m. The 2 p.m. game pits first day winner Seaside against the winner of this morning's playoff battle between Hollister and Salinas.
The tournament opened Thursday with Seaside trimming Marina 17-9 and Hollister Battling Salinas to an 11-inning tie.
Tournament finals are tomorrow. The winners of this afternoon's games play at 2 p.m. tomorrow, then the survivor tackles the San Luis Obispo champion at 4 p.m. At stake is a trip to the state tournament opening Tuesday in Hayward.
The thrilling Tri-City victory yesterday was settled in the bottom of the seventh (last) inning. With the score tied 3-3, two out and two strikes on the batter, Sal Rombi laced a sharp hit to score the winning run.
Joe Solis started on the mound for Tri-City, but was relieved in the seventh by Terry Nance with a man on second, no out and a 2-1 count on the batter.
Nance threw only 12 pitches, striking out three batters to preserve the 3-3 tie.
(from Monterey Herald, July 1965)
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PRESS BOX
BY BOB BULLOCK MONTEREY HERALD SPORTS EDITOR So you're a boys baseball league "has been" at age 13. Well, never fear, the first annual Babe Ruth All-Star Tournament for boys 13 years of age got under way yesterday at Hollister with Tri-City (Monterey - Carmel - Pacific Grove), Seaside, Marina, and Fort Ord entrants. The four Monterey Peninsula teams do battle with Hollister, Salinas, and the champion of the San Luis Obispo area. Winner of the District Three Tournament moves on immediately to Hayward for the double elimination state tournament next week. "In the past, these 13-year-old boys were overlooked when selection of all-star teams was conducted," Larry Morris of the Monterey Peninsula Babe Ruth League explained today. "The feeling of the National headquarters in New Jersey was that these boys should be afforded the opportunity to participate in tournament competition - hence the first 13-year-old tournament this year." Tri-City drew a bye yesterday, but was scheduled to play Fort Ord this evening at 5 p.m. George Soares of Moose Lodge is serving as managers of the newly-formed Tri-City team. His coaches are H.M. Harris of the Kiwanis Club and Duke Quinones of the Central Labor Council. The 15-player Tri-City squad includes Curtis Monar, John Pira, and Sal Rombi of the Kiwanis Pirates, Terry Nance, Tom Russo, and John Casas of the Pacific Grove Cardinals, Eddie Cunningham and Clark Rabano of the Central Labor Council Yanks, John Napoli and Joe Solis of the Baldwin Piano Indians, Danny Dent and Terry Mason of the Moose Lodge, Derek Morris of the Monterey Red Sox, David Diaz of Montemar Tigers and Rusty Vandervort of the Carmel Merchants. Who says "13" is an unlucky number. (Monterey Herald, June 1965) |
Babe Ruth Baseball
(1965 Season All-Stars)
Kiwanis Places
Three on Ruth
Rookie Squad
Kiwanis Club placed three players on the first 13-year-old All-star squad from the Monterey Peninsula Babe Ruth League.
The "rookies" will vie in a July 29 tournament at Hollister.
The team's manager will be George Soares. Harry Harris and Ted Locicero will serve as coaches.
Monterey 13-year-Old All-Stars:
Kiwanis Club - Curtis Monar, John Pira and Sal Rombi. Monterey Merchants - Derek Morris and Mike Marotta.
Montemar Market - David Diaz.
Moose Lodge - Danny Dent.
Baldwin Piano - John Napoli and Joe Solis.
Pacific Grove Merchants - Tommy Russo and Terry Nance.
Central Labor - Clark Rabano and Eddie Cunningham.
Carmel Merchants - Bill Conlon and Rusty Vandervort.
(Monterey Herald, June 1965)
(1965 Season All-Stars)
Kiwanis Places
Three on Ruth
Rookie Squad
Kiwanis Club placed three players on the first 13-year-old All-star squad from the Monterey Peninsula Babe Ruth League.
The "rookies" will vie in a July 29 tournament at Hollister.
The team's manager will be George Soares. Harry Harris and Ted Locicero will serve as coaches.
Monterey 13-year-Old All-Stars:
Kiwanis Club - Curtis Monar, John Pira and Sal Rombi. Monterey Merchants - Derek Morris and Mike Marotta.
Montemar Market - David Diaz.
Moose Lodge - Danny Dent.
Baldwin Piano - John Napoli and Joe Solis.
Pacific Grove Merchants - Tommy Russo and Terry Nance.
Central Labor - Clark Rabano and Eddie Cunningham.
Carmel Merchants - Bill Conlon and Rusty Vandervort.
(Monterey Herald, June 1965)
Monterey Peninsula
Babe Ruth League
(1965 Season):
Resume on Saturday
In Monterey, P.G.
SELECTED BOX SCORES
Pacific Grove 9, Monterey 3
MONTEREY MERCHANTS
Steve Howell, center field, pitcher
Derek Morris, shortstop
Peyton Hudson, catcher
NIck Garnero, 3rd base
Dan Maguire, left field
Richard Ramirez, center field
David Evans, right field
Rick Riso, right field
Mike Marotta, 2nd base
Tom Harper, pitcher
PACIFIC GROVE
Jack Stutzman, center field
Ted Golding, 2nd base
John Thomas, 3rd base
John Russo, catcher
Chris Buck, right field
Chad Everett, left field
John Casas, left field
Tom Russo, 1st base
Steve Paul, shortstop
Paul Rockwell, shortstop
Terry Nance, pitcher
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Baldwin 5, Carmel 4
BALDWIN
Ron Lomanto, right field
Bob Stanton, right field
Ron Firstman, 2nd base
Ken Miller, 3rd base
John Saunders, center field
John Napoli, catcher
N. Mitchell, 1st base
Keith Ayres, shortstop
Don Mitchell, left field
Joe Solis, pitcher
Joe Lucido, right field
CARMEL MERCHANTS
Hall, center field
Miyamoto, shortstop
Gary Newman, pitcher, left field
Parson, 2nd base Barnes, 1st base Rusty
Vandervort, left field, Brink Harrison, right field,
Hall, left field, pitcher, Sullivan, 3rd base
(from Monterey Herald, June 1965)
Babe Ruth League
(1965 Season):
Resume on Saturday
In Monterey, P.G.
SELECTED BOX SCORES
Pacific Grove 9, Monterey 3
MONTEREY MERCHANTS
Steve Howell, center field, pitcher
Derek Morris, shortstop
Peyton Hudson, catcher
NIck Garnero, 3rd base
Dan Maguire, left field
Richard Ramirez, center field
David Evans, right field
Rick Riso, right field
Mike Marotta, 2nd base
Tom Harper, pitcher
PACIFIC GROVE
Jack Stutzman, center field
Ted Golding, 2nd base
John Thomas, 3rd base
John Russo, catcher
Chris Buck, right field
Chad Everett, left field
John Casas, left field
Tom Russo, 1st base
Steve Paul, shortstop
Paul Rockwell, shortstop
Terry Nance, pitcher
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Baldwin 5, Carmel 4
BALDWIN
Ron Lomanto, right field
Bob Stanton, right field
Ron Firstman, 2nd base
Ken Miller, 3rd base
John Saunders, center field
John Napoli, catcher
N. Mitchell, 1st base
Keith Ayres, shortstop
Don Mitchell, left field
Joe Solis, pitcher
Joe Lucido, right field
CARMEL MERCHANTS
Hall, center field
Miyamoto, shortstop
Gary Newman, pitcher, left field
Parson, 2nd base Barnes, 1st base Rusty
Vandervort, left field, Brink Harrison, right field,
Hall, left field, pitcher, Sullivan, 3rd base
(from Monterey Herald, June 1965)
Monterey Peninsula Babe Ruth League
(1965 Season)
(1965 Season)
Monterey Peninsula Babe Ruth League
(1965 Season) Rich Ramirez Hurls Merchants To Win Rich Ramirez pitched the Monterey Merchants to a 6-1 win over Moose Lodge yesterday in Monterey Peninsula Babe Ruth League play at El Estero Ball Park.
Last Sunday, Baldwin edged Central Labor 3-2 in the feature game at Pacific Grove. In weekend action at El Estero, Montemar trimmed Moose Lodge 13-9 behind the three-for-four hitting of John Segovia; Carmel Merchants trounced Monterey Merchants 16-3 as Steve Hall had four hits and Brink Harrison three; Central Labor downed Moose Lodge 18-6 with Steve Rosenoff and Gary Palma each having two safeties; and Pacific Grove Merchants edged Baldwin 10-9 as both Chris Buck and Hoyt Tarola went three-for-three. In games at Carmel, Jim Hammer pitched league-leading Kiwanis to a 10-5 win over Monterey Merchants and Hall drove in five runs to lead Montemar to a 10-8 victory over the Carmel Merchants. BOX SCORE EXCERPTS: PLAYER NAMES AND BATTING LINEUPS Monterey Merchants (6) vs Moose Lodge (1) Monterey Merchants (6) Bob Howell, 1b Derek Morris, ss Peyton Hudson, c Dan Maguire, cf Rich Ramirez, p Charlie Mason, 3b Paul Ridley, rf Rick Riso, rf Tom Harper, lf Mark Riso, lf Mike Marotta, 2b Moose Lodge (1) Kreutzer, rf Louie Banka, rf Tom Williams, 2b Sei Higashi, lf Tom Bristol, 1b John Esaki, c Duvall, 3b Terry Mason, 3b Carl Kawata, cf Danny Dent, cf Cottle, ss Tim Dimaggio, p, cf Winning Pitcher: Richard Ramirez --------------------------------------------------------------- Baldwin (3) vs Central Labor (2) Baldwin (3) Ron Firstman, 3b Ron Lomanto, rf John Saunders, cf Kenny Miller, p Mitchell, cf Mike Cordero, 2b Keith Ayers, ss John Napoli, c Joe Lucido, cf Joe Solis 1b Central Labor (2) Gary Palma, ss Tom Segali, 1b Richard Morris, cf Ernie Campbell, cf Steve Rosenoff, c Tom Atkinson, 2b Robbie Serrano, 3b Rohde, p Alan Herren, rf Dennis Larkin, rf Eddie Cunningham, lf Winning Pitcher: Kenny Miller --------------------------------------------------------------- Montemar (10) vs Carmel (8) Montemar (10) Glen Takimoto, p John Segovia, 2b Steve Brooks, c Mel Hagio, 2b Alton McSween, ss Jeff Silveira, 3b Don Knight, lf Mike Balesteri, cf Dave Diaz, rf Carmel (8) Hall, c Bob Miyamoto, p, ss Randy Newman, cf Parsons, ss, p Branch, 2b Sinclair, rf Brink Harrison, lf M. Hall, 2b Mark Winning Pitcher: Glen Takimoto |
BOX SCORE EXCERPTS:
PLAYER NAMES AND BATTING LINEUPS (Continued) Central Labor (18) vs Moose (6) Central Labor (18) Gary Palma Tom Segali Richard Morris Steve Rosenoff Clark Rabano Robbie Serrano Rhode Dennis Larkin Eddie Cunningham Tom Harmon Moose Lodge (6) Kreutzer Duvall Higashi Esaki Cottle C. Mason T. Mason Louie Banka Tim Dimaggio Carl Kawata Danny Dent Winning Pitcher: Robbie Serrano --------------------------------------------------------------- Pacific Grove (10) vs Baldwin (9) Pacific Grove (10) Tom Stutzman Ted Golding Robinson John Thomas Bill Russo Buck Hoyt Tarola Everett John Casas Tom Russo Rockwell Baldwin (9) Ron Firstman Don Mitchell John Saunders Kenny Miller John Napoli Keith Ayers Mike Cordero Ron Lomanto Suhair Agha Joe Lucido Joe Solis Winning Pitcher: John Thomas --------------------------------------------------------------- Moose Lodge (9) vs Montemar (13) Moose Lodge (9) Kreutzer Tom Williams Sei Higashi Tom Bristol Duvall John Esaki Carl Kawata Cottle Danny Dent Montemar (13) Glen Takimoto John Segovia Brooks Bruno Mel Hagio Alton McSween Jeff Silveira Knight Balesteri Dave Diaz Winning Pitcher: Alton McSween --------------------------------------------------------------- Carmel (16) vs Monterey (3) Carmel (16) Hall Bob Miyamoto Sinclair Randy Newman Parsons Branch Brink Harrison Malcolm Hall Sullivan Rusty Vandervort Monterey (3) Bob Howell Derek Morris Peyton Hudson Nick Garnero Dan Maguire Rich Ramirez Mark Riso Rick Riso Paul Ridley Mike Marotta Tom Harper Winning Pitcher: Randy Newman Monterey (5) vs Kiwanis (10)
Monterey (5) Bob Howell, 2b, p Derek Morris, ss Peyton Hudson, c Nick Garnero, p, 3b Dan Maguire, cf Richard Ramirez, 3b, 1b, p Rick Riso, rf Pat Singh, rf Shingu, 1b Evans, lf Mark Riso, lf Tom Harper, 2b Mike Marotta, 2b Kiwanis (10) Cato, c Smith, lf Balesteri, cf Mike Stoudt, cf Pat Ivers, cf Jim Hammer, p Mike Olaeta, 3b Sal Rombi John Stoudt, 1b Joe Lucido, rf Tim Dimaggio Curtis Monar, ss John Pira, 2b David Sollid, 2b Winning Pitcher: Jim Hammer |
Monterey Babe Ruth League (1965 Season)
*Joe Solis Paces Win By Baldwin
All nine starters hit safely and pitcher Joe Solis hurled a nifty three-hitter to lead Baldwin Piano to a 13-3 rout of Moose Lodge in a Monterey Peninsula Babe Ruth League action at El Estero Ball Park Saturday.
In other games, results were:
Montemar 10, Monterey Merchants 2
Kiwanis 9, Montemar 2
Baldwin 9, Monterey Merchants 3
Ron Firstman, John Saunders, Ken Miller, Mike Cordero and Keith Ayers each had two hits for Baldwin. Tom Williams took the loss for Moose.
Glenn Takimoto, Alton McSween, and winning pitcher Jeff Silveira, paced the nine-hit Montemar attack with two safeties each. Nick Garnero was the losing hurler.
In yesterday's action at Carmel, the Kiwanis defeated Montemar 6-2 as Mike Olaeta pitched six scoreless innings in relief of Curtis Monar.
Ray Cato went three-for-four and Jim Hammer two-for-three for Kiwanis. Don Knight backed up losing pitcher Alton McSween with two-for-two.
In the second game, Baldwin scored six runs in the sixth to beat the Monterey Merchants 9-3.
Ron Firstman (3 for 4), Don Mitchell (2 for 2) and John Saunders (2 for 4) led the 10 hit Baldwin attack. Saunders hits were both doubles.
Ken Miller scattered five hits to win over Tommy Harper.
*(Typo in headline: It is Joe Solis, not John Solis)
*Joe Solis Paces Win By Baldwin
All nine starters hit safely and pitcher Joe Solis hurled a nifty three-hitter to lead Baldwin Piano to a 13-3 rout of Moose Lodge in a Monterey Peninsula Babe Ruth League action at El Estero Ball Park Saturday.
In other games, results were:
Montemar 10, Monterey Merchants 2
Kiwanis 9, Montemar 2
Baldwin 9, Monterey Merchants 3
Ron Firstman, John Saunders, Ken Miller, Mike Cordero and Keith Ayers each had two hits for Baldwin. Tom Williams took the loss for Moose.
Glenn Takimoto, Alton McSween, and winning pitcher Jeff Silveira, paced the nine-hit Montemar attack with two safeties each. Nick Garnero was the losing hurler.
In yesterday's action at Carmel, the Kiwanis defeated Montemar 6-2 as Mike Olaeta pitched six scoreless innings in relief of Curtis Monar.
Ray Cato went three-for-four and Jim Hammer two-for-three for Kiwanis. Don Knight backed up losing pitcher Alton McSween with two-for-two.
In the second game, Baldwin scored six runs in the sixth to beat the Monterey Merchants 9-3.
Ron Firstman (3 for 4), Don Mitchell (2 for 2) and John Saunders (2 for 4) led the 10 hit Baldwin attack. Saunders hits were both doubles.
Ken Miller scattered five hits to win over Tommy Harper.
*(Typo in headline: It is Joe Solis, not John Solis)
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OTHER SPORTS
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Regional Elementary School Track Meet
May 8, 1964 (6th Grade) Our elementary school Monte Vista entered four people - two boys and two girls, in this track meet at Noche Buena Elementary in Seaside. All the track events were running competitions; as I recall there were no "field" competition such as long jump, high jump, etc., and there were no long distance races. Our Monte Vista co-ed track team was comprised of Bob Stanton, Janet Cardinalli, Debbie Langdon, and Derek Morris. We ran individual races and ran together as a team passing the baton in the 400 yard relay. I don't believe any of us won or placed individually or as a relay team. And I remember seeing a lot of fast runners from Seaside - especially the girls - pass us (or more specifically me!) by during the two relays races we were in, though we as a team finished in about the upper middle of the pack overall but were no match for the fast runners from Noche Buena, Highland, and some other Seaside elementary schools. The great Mrs. Donna Aldrete (Bua) was our coach at Monte Vista, and a tribute to Donna Aldrete is in the Elementary section of this site. |
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List 18 Peninsula Boys
Eligible for Bids ..... Punt-Pass-Kick Finals Slated Nov. 15 in S.F. Eighteen young Monterey Peninsula football players are eligible for the District Punt - Pass - Kick Championships Nov. 15 at San Francisco's Kezar Stadium. The 18 qualified Oct. 17 at Jacks Ball Park by placing among the top three in six age groups. Their records in the Monterey competition have been forwarded to contest headquarters. And, the players who posted the top six marks in the district (San Francisco Forty Niner sphere) will be invited to view at half-time of the Forty Niner - Green Bay Packer game. The winners of that district test go on to the finals at half time of the National Football League Runner-up Bowl. Leaders in the area competition at Jacks Ball Park were: Eight years - Ray Cardinalli, Gary Nelson, Frank Martorella Nine years - Alan Carter, Stephen Cavallas, Angelo Bruscas Ten years - Phillip Santora, Stephen Powers, Paul Joyce Eleven years - Raymond Walter Miller, Charles Smith, Alvin Manning Twelve years - Uris Reid Jr, Derek Morris, Lyle Litton Thirteen years - Mark Spindler, Enrique Atkinson, Jerry Crawford The events, which attracted 500 entrants, was sponsored locally by the Monterey Public Schools Physical Education and Recreation Department, Monterey City Recreation Department, and Beattie Motors. Awards for the area contest were presented to the 18 boys during a breakfast October 22. Former Forty Niner Coach Frank Albert of Pebble Beach was guest speaker. (from Monterey Herald November, 1964) |
(Monterey Herald, Summer 1966)
Monterey High School
Spring Sports Banquet - 1968
Honoring Baseball Track
Tennis Golf & Swimming Teams
Spring Sports Banquet - 1968
Honoring Baseball Track
Tennis Golf & Swimming Teams
Monterey High School Spring Sports Banquet 1968
Honoring Baseball, Track, Tennis, Golf & Swimming Teams
Honoring Baseball, Track, Tennis, Golf & Swimming Teams
FRIENDS' SPORTS CLIPPINGS & MEMORABILIA
Junipero Memorial High School - Monterey, California
Annual Sports Awards Banquets
1967, 1968, 1969 & 1970
Annual Sports Awards Banquets
1967, 1968, 1969 & 1970
Junipero Memorial High School - Monterey, California
Annual Sports Awards Banquets
1967, 1968, 1969 & 1970
Annual Sports Awards Banquets
1967, 1968, 1969 & 1970
(Thanks to Mark Smith)
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to those who have contributed to this site so far: Robert Stanton, Jeanne Stanton, Don Davison, Mark Smith, Denis Simard, Joan Chapin, Kyle Wyatt, Martin Bradley, Marla Martin Anderson, Debbie Langdon Bradford, Lilly Hespen Menezes, Alan Herren, Mike Welch, Mary Jane Porter Perna, Susan Turner Pohlmann, Mark Bibler, Joe Cutrufelli, Jeff Sumida, Alice Valdez Gerschler, Jon Wren, Duke Quinones, Carl Becker, Susie Rochon Henderson, Pat Duffy, Gerald Armstrong, Steve Martin, Chuck Della Sala, Mel Hagio, Rick Hattori, Eddie Van Houtte, Pat Hathaway, Tom Russo Sr., Dennis Taylor, and Victor Henry. We expect to be hearing from others soon!
Special thanks to those who have contributed to this site so far: Robert Stanton, Jeanne Stanton, Don Davison, Mark Smith, Denis Simard, Joan Chapin, Kyle Wyatt, Martin Bradley, Marla Martin Anderson, Debbie Langdon Bradford, Lilly Hespen Menezes, Alan Herren, Mike Welch, Mary Jane Porter Perna, Susan Turner Pohlmann, Mark Bibler, Joe Cutrufelli, Jeff Sumida, Alice Valdez Gerschler, Jon Wren, Duke Quinones, Carl Becker, Susie Rochon Henderson, Pat Duffy, Gerald Armstrong, Steve Martin, Chuck Della Sala, Mel Hagio, Rick Hattori, Eddie Van Houtte, Pat Hathaway, Tom Russo Sr., Dennis Taylor, and Victor Henry. We expect to be hearing from others soon!
