Isle File
Ishii, Hines, Ota qualify for Sony Open in Hawai'i

Advertiser Staff

Professionals David Ishii and Tommy Hines, and amateur Jonathan Ota earned berths in the 2002 Sony Open in Hawai'i golf tournament after Aloha Section PGA qualifying yesterday at Waialae Country Club.

Ota shot the day's best round — a 1-under-par 71 — to beat a field of 12 amateurs.

Ishii, a Pearl Country Club pro, and Hines, an unattached pro, both shot 72 to lead the 51-player members-only professional field.

The 2002 Sony Open in Hawai'i will be played Jan. 10-13 at Waialae Country Club.

YOUTH SPORTS

Police help: The Hawai'i Police Athletic Federation is looking for youth athletic teams, clubs or organizations to sponsor.

The federation will assist qualified groups with activities, games, clinics, competitions, or funding for uniforms and equipment.

Interested groups can mail their request in writing and include descriptions of their group and type of assistance needed.

Send to the following addresses:

• O'ahu: P.O. Box 235899, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96823.
• Maui: P.O. Box 2599, Wailuku, Hawai'i 96793.
• Kaua'i: P.O. Box 1842, Lihu'e, Hawai'i 96766.
• East Hawai'i: P.O. Box 772, Hilo, Hawai'i 96721.
• West Hawai'i: P.O. Box 158, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96745.

Deadline is Jan. 1. Groups selected will be notified by Jan. 15.

BOX CARS

Track hours: The Pearl City Box Car Track is extending hours during the last two weeks of December — operating Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Weekend hours remain 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

For more information, call 947-3393.