RAMB needs bigger warehouse space

The Ray Austin Memorial Baseball Program, also known as RAMB, is looking for new warehouse space for its pitching and hitting program.

Over the past 5 years RAMB has offered individual pitching and hitting instruction to local youth baseball players. RAMB president Tim Terry said the program needs approximately 2,500 square feet of space for its operations.

Anyone who may have available warehouse space in the Carson City area to lease to a non-profit, charitable organization is encouraged to contact call Terry, 291-9070 or 882-0695.

Silver Sox pick up catcher Chikazawa

The Reno Silver Sox signed catcher Masashi Chikazawa to a contract over the weekend. Chikazawa, a native of Kyoto, Japan, was originally drafted in 2001 with the No. 3 pick by the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes.

Chikazawa played in four games in the Japanese Major Leagues with the Buffaloes going 1-for-2 with a two-run double.

In 2002, Chikazawa was one of four Buffaloes invited to the Los Angeles Dodgers Major League camp. However, after two months he did not make the club.

Chikazawa has played in four games for the Sox heading into Wednesday, going 5-for-15 with a double and two home runs, one of which was a grand slam against the San Diego Surf Dawgs.

Hunnicutt, Pollman fire holes-in-one

Bob Hunnicutt and Craig Pollman recently shot holes-in-one at Silver Oak Golf Club.

Hunnicutt used a 9-iron from the gold tee on the 106-yard second hold to fire his ace. Troy Williams witnessed the shot.

Pollman used an 8-iron from the white tee on the 122-yard sixth hole to shoot his ace. Scott Campbell witnessed the shot.