Honolulu Record, August 26, 1948, vol. 1 no. 4, p. 6
Yonamine Signs Up
The signing of Wally Yonamine to a Hawaiian Warrior contract, was the biggest local football story of the week. The ex-Farrington High and Leialum all-star back-fielder will not only add offensive power to the local pro eleven but also gate appeal, which after all is said and done, is the number one item, professionally speaking.
Yonamine, who calls Lahaina, Maui, his hometown, was released by the San Francisco 49ers of the All-American pro circuit, due to an injured hand, suffered while playing baseball with the local Athletics. Yonamine will be in the line-up when the Warriors go up against the Los Angeles Rams of the National pro loop, in a two-game Honolulu series, on Sept. 6 and 10. The Warriors are composed mostly of local talent this year, outside of a few mainlanders. The addition of Wally to a all-local backfield of Wally Lam Ho, Richard Asato, and Joe Corn should prove hard to stop once they start going.
Sakamoto Returns
Soichi Sakamoto, world renowned swimming coach at the University of Hawaii, returned on Friday, after attending the Olympic Games in London. His trip was made possible through contributions made by local Quarterback Club members and other sports enthusiasts throughout the territory. He was thus able to see two of his top proteges in. their crowning performances at the Olympic Games, namely, Bill Smith and Thelma Kalama.
Demo's Benefit Game
Tickets for the Democratic Party's benefit football game, featuring the Islanders and the Moiliili Cardinals, on Sept. 1, under the stadium kleigs, are selling at a fast clip. Tickets may be purchased through any member of the Bourbon party. Half-time entertainment is planned.
Lovely Adrienne Nichols of Lorain, O., was crowned Miss CIO of 1948 at the annual Lorain County CIO picnic.