Jayvee Baseball

The Black and Gold 1977

Club nine captures city, east division championships

Jayvee Baseball

 Strong pitching and clutch hitting enabled the Junior Varsity Tigers to win the OIA Eastern Division title for 1977. First year coach John Matias led his team to an overall 8-2 record. Matias, who has played in the major leagues and with the Hawaii Islanders, was assisted by Fred Kuhalua of the California Angels organization.

 Southpaw Gary Nishikawa opened the season by tossing a one-hitter in the Tigers' 4-0 win over Farrington, then went on to squeak by Kaimuki, 3-2 on an error by the Bulldogs' third baseman.

 Nishikawa picked up his second win on his three-hit performance against Kalaheo as the Tigers won 3-1.

 Catcher Alvin Ponce made his debut as a pitcher and promptly no-hit the Cougars 7-0. The Tigers then went on to smash Kalani 10-4 to earn sole possession of first place and followed with a 2-1 win over Castle on a lone single.

 A week earlier, the Tigers had beaten Kailua, 10-3, and now had to face them in the OIA East Championship. Asa Asato's three for four performance combined with Gary Nishikawa's four-hitter helped the Tigers breeze by the Surfriders, 8-1.

 The wind, rain and Peter Kendrick seemed to stifle the Tigers in the OIA Championship as Radford upended the Tigers, 8-1. Kendrick who allowed just two hits, struck out sixteen Tiger batters.

 The overall season was great for the young Tigers and they should be a big help to next year's varsity team.

McKinley High School Class of 1977

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70's Song - This Masquerade

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1977 Feb 9

The Daily Pinion - Wednesday, February 9, 1977

Headlines:
McKinley Groups Participating in Narcissus Event
Reporter Visits Radio Station
Tiger Tracks
Drill Team Sports Fancy Helmets

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Daily Pinion 1977 Feb 7

The Daily Pinion - Monday, February 7, 1977

Headlines:
Wise Course Selection a Must for Sophs, Juniors
Science Search Names MHS Girl To Westinghouse Honor Group
Ma's and Pa's Will Feature Bake Contest, Sale
Processing Begins for McKinley Scholarship Awards

Sophomore Peni Talamoa Promoted to Varsity Wrestling
'Hello Dolly' Gets Many a Helping hand
MHS Artists Dabble in Watercolors

McKinley High School Class of 1977

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Varsity Baseball

The Black and Gold 1977

Defending OIA champs seek repeat of past season

Varsity Baseball

 It was an exciting season in 1976 when the McKinley Tigers Baseball team made history by taking the OIA championship, the first major championship ever for MHS.

 The team made up of mostly underclassmen kept on going after winning the Honolulu District Championship. They took the East and the OIA along with the title of state runner-up.

 Most of the team was back this year under new coach, Paul Valentine, along with a few new surprises in the juniors and sophomores.

 Early predictions put the Tigers in the running again along with Roosevelt and Kaimuki in the Honolulu District.

 The Tigers started off the season right with a victory over Castle, the reigning Windward champs, 2-1. The Micks also rolled over Farrington, 8-3.

 As the yearbook went to press, the Tigers were confident to do well again this season.

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

70's Song - Having My Baby

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1977 Feb 4 Soccer

The Daily Pinion - Friday, February 4, 1977

Tigers Go For 5th OIA Championship: Take On Mules Here Today
Is This the Year For State Title?
Roster
Standings

McKinley High School Class of 1977

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