Harbor Park Golf Course Among Busiest
The nine-hole golf course at Harbor Park was the second busiest in the Los Angeles Parks and Recreation Department system last year. In all, 124,628 rounds of golf were played at the Wilmington course. Rancho Park’s 18-hole course, with 134,291 rounds played, was the busiest.
Steve Neuburger of Westchester scored a hole in one with an eight iron on Penmar’s 136-yard third hole recently. Russell Love, also of Westchester, also aced the same hole with a five iron.
A group of boy gymnasts ages 10 to 12 placed sixth and a group ages 7 to 9 placed fourth in the Second Southern Conference Preliminary Jr. Olympic Gymnastics meet held at Studio West in Rolling Hills last weekend. Individually, Tony Capozzola placed third on the vault and Chris Thompson placed eighth in free exercise, first in the pommel horse, third in rings, second in vault, sixth on the parallel bars, third on the high bar and first in all-around competition in the 10-12 age class. Chris Shaffer placed second in free exercise and Victor Bowman placed first in free exercise and 13th in the all-around in the 7-9 age class.
Region 11 of the American Youth Soccer Organization plays host to its annual awards ceremony Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Miraleste High. Information: (213) 548-4116.
The Manhattan Beach Badminton Club plays host to a seniors/masters international tournament Feb. 7-10. Gary Higgins of Redondo Beach and John Britton of Manhattan Beach, members of the United States National Badminton Team, will compete along with players from Canada and Mexico. Admission is free. Information: (213) 376-1179.
Gardena needs referees for its youth basketball program. Officials receive $10 per game, but must attend three training sessions to be held later this month. Information: (213) 217-9542 or 217-9598.
Registration and tryouts for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Pony League will be conducted Saturday and again Jan. 26 at 9:30 a.m. at Ernie Howlett Park. Fees apply. Information: (213) 373-4344.
Inglewood youth leagues for boys and girls ages 6 to 15 are taking applications for players. Sign-ups end Saturday at Centinela, Darby and Rogers parks. The fee is $20 for residents and $24 for nonresidents. Information: (213) 412-5370.
The Southern California Slo-Two-Pitch Softball Assn. has openings for teams in tournaments to be played in Los Angeles and Orange counties this month and February and March. All teams are guaranteed three games and tournaments are completed in a day. The cost is $180 per team. Information: (213) 866-8685.
The Del Rey American Little League holds registration Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Field (Emerson and 80th streets). Fees apply. Information (213) 827-7086 or 216-0960.
Mira Costa Pony Baseball is accepting applications Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mira Costa High field. Boys and girls ages 5 to 12 are eligible. The cost is $65 per player or $165 per family. Information: (213) 545-9808.
The Redondo Beach Pony League will hold sign-ups Saturday for its youth baseball and softball leagues from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Alta Vista Park. Fees apply. Registration ends next weekend. Information: (213) 374-8492.