The Harbor City Nisei Bowling league congratulates Gerald Tanaka (left) and Jim Shimizu (right) on their recent USBC bowling accomplishment.  On May 11, 2012 at AMF Bowl-O-Drome, Gerald Tanaka bowled a perfect 300 game hitting the pocket on each shot.  This is Gerald’s first perfect game after coming close on many previous occasions.  The week prior on May 4th, Jim Shimizu bowled an 823 series, with games of 278, 266, and 279.  This was Jim’s third 800 series.  Congratulations to both Gerald and Jim.

HELP THE BOWLERS OF JAPAN… Many people have asked how they can help with the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami victims during this incredibly difficult time as they begin to put their lives back together. The usual charities deduct administration and fund raising costs from your donation and send the rest to the location in need. We have a way to send 100% of each donation directly to an organization in Japan who will distribute ALL of the money to those people they know are in desperate need. Our contact person in the United States, who is with the Bowling Proprietors Association of Japan is Marge Miyoda. Marge will deposit all donations received in a special account and wire the funds directly to the Bowling Proprietors Association of Japan. The BPAJ will distribute the funds to BOWLING customers they KNOW who are in need. Any amount will help and you will receive a receipt from Marge for your donation. Please make your checks payable to: MARGE MIYODA. Thank you for your support in this tragic time of need.

Mail to:
Marge Miyoda
2002 E. Hillman Circle
Orange, CA 92867

PASADENA NISEI – 56 Year Old League

Yuk Hino joined the Pasadena Nisei league in 1956 and has been their Secretary/Treasurer since 1960. In 2004, Yuk was inducted in the LABA Hall of Fame and the league was then renamed the”Yuk Hino Pasadena Nisei League”. The league started as Aris Ayes at Pasadena Bowling Center with 12 teams of five in 1949. The league moved to Eagle Rock Lanes in 1960 and changed the name to Pasadena Nisei Mixed. They started with 14 teams of fives. By 1980, the league grew to 34 teams of fives. In 1987 Eagle Rock closed to become a post office so the league moved again to Little Tokyo Bowl with 38 teams of fours. In 1992 they also closed and the league made their last move to AMF Beverly Lanes with 32 teams of fours.  In 2004, the league had 18 teams of fours remaining with bowlers Robert Kikkawa and Bobby Matsumoto as the last charter members remaining.  Sadly on July 31, 2011, Yuk passed away after an accidental fall the week prior. The league eventually closed in 2012.