Posted on: Friday, October 1, 2004

AROUND TOWN
Money sought for baseball memorial

Advertiser Staff

Donations are being sought to raise a monument for the father of modern baseball.

The great-great-grandson of Alexander Joy Cartwright Jr., who played a pivotal role in the development of modern baseball, is hoping to raise money to add a monument next to Cartwright Jr.'s grave at O'ahu Cemetery in Nu'uanu.

"In 2003, I visited the cemetery and saw my ancestor's memorial run down a bit and asked if I could get it reconditioned," Alexander Cartwright, IV said. "When I looked around, I was thinking about placingÊsomething there about baseball."

Cartwright IV didn't follow up on that idea until this year when someone e-mailed him about celebrating Cartwright Jr.'s birthday by playing catch at the cemetery.

"That is when I decided to place a memorial there to honor that accomplishment," said Cartwright IV, who is the founder of the Mr. Baseball Foundation.

The foundation is leading the efforts to construct the monument at the gravesite that attracts hundreds of visitors each year. The monument will mention some of Cartwright Jr.'s accomplishments.

In addition to bringing the game to Hawai'i, Cartwright Jr. developed a volunteer fire department in Hawai'i in the mid 1800s.

"I think the memorial to Cartwright is a fine idea," said Joseph Stanton, who teaches a course on American sports history at the University of Hawai'i. "His contributions to civic life in Hawai'i and to the development of baseball are deserving of recognition."

A tentative date of April 17, 2006 has been set for the unveiling of the monument.

For more information, visit www.mrbaseball.com.

Basketball

Officials association to hold meeting

The State Association of Hawai'i Basketball Officials will conduct its first general membership meeting Oct. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Makiki District Park Arts and Crafts room on Ke'eaumoku Street.

Individuals interested in officiating basketball at the youth, high school, college or adult levels are encouraged to attend and learn more about the profession.

The association is a nonprofit organization, established more than 20 years ago to develop and promote high standards of basketball officiating in the state.

A code of ethics serves as the foundation for the organization and includes being in good physical condition; being alcohol and drug free; adhering to the ideals of sportsmanship, loyalty, courage, and selflessness; respecting players, coaches, fans, and fellow officials; and appreciating the diversity in skill, gender, ethnicity and race.

For more information about the association or basketball officiating in Hawai'i, go to www.leaguelineup.com/sahbo or call Nahaku Brown, vice president, at 259-6377.

Water safety

Red Cross to hold lifeguard classes

The American Red Cross will hold Lifeguard Training classes for those 15 years and older at Hongwanji Mission School in Nu'uanu.

Classes will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Oct. 11 to 27. Cost is $40 for the class and $35 for the book.

CPR and first aid classes, which is part of the lifeguard training and not offered as a separate class, will be held Oct. 21 to 22.

For information, call 532-0543 or e-mail: swimh2oteach@yahoo.com.

Triathlon

Keiki Sprint Triathlon set for Oct. 30

The Keiki Sprint Triathlon will be held 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park

The event is open for ages 7 to 14. Entry fee is $15, plus $50 in pledges to Make-A-Wish, Hawai'i or a $25 flat fee.

For information, call 956-6972 of visit: www.makeawishhawaii.org.