Yamauchi leads at Amateur
Dalen Yamauchi fired a 1-under 71 on Saturday to grab a two-stroke lead at the 92nd Big Island Amateur at Mauni Lani’s North Course.
Yamauchi, the 2010 champion, was two shots ahead of defending champion Shon Katahira and Shaun Downie. Yamauchi, a Waiakea graduate, was in the final pairing last year, finishing a stroke behind Katahira, a Waiakea junior.
This year’s final foursome also includes Hilo’s Clayton Amuro, who shot 74. Downie played high school golf at Hilo High and is a grounds crew supervisor at Hilo Municipal Golf Course.
Jim Schneider led (73) the senior division and Darryl Yagi (77) was first in A flight.
Drag races canceled
The Big Island Auto Club cancelled its points meet Saturday at the Hilo Drag Strip because of technical problems.
The next race is the Labor Day Drags, Sept. 5-6. Gates will open at 8 a.m. both days.
Battling cancer softball tourney
The Battling against Cancer softball tournament will be held Aug. 29-30 at Walter Victor Stadium.
Divisions are mixed – at least two wahine – and kupuna, and the cost is $200 per team.
For more information, contact Charles Kaleo (959-9729), Les (937-6257) or Nene (990-9720).
Hilo seeks softball coach
Hilo High is accepting applications for softball coach.
Applications can be picked up at the school’s main office, and the deadline to apply is Aug 28.
For more information, contact the athletic director at 313-5600.
