This was part of a larger round of cuts that impacted dedicated teams covering diverse communities.

As The Rafu went to press this week.Sport doesnt get any better than that.

but rather by a player sent to deliver the massage from the bench.The underdogs from Gifu won it on a sayonara base hit.and mandatory three days rest if they throw more than 75 pitches on a single day.

American baseball fans might find it odd that each team brings its schools marching band and cheerleaders.but Ive also heard that some players refuse to accept it.

To watch one of these games is to witness first-hand perhaps the purest example we have these days of playing for love of sport and school.

By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSRAFU SPORTS EDITORWell.Dances will include Bon Odori Uta.

YAMAMOTO/Rafu ShimpoBon Odori participants at Gardena Buddhist Church in 2023.Food booths will offer chicken and beef teriyaki.

Taiko performance from 5 to 6 p.Everyone is welcome to participate.