By Nick Shihadeh,
Journal Sports Editor
Northern Station is the
Department B-Ball Champion
CHECK IT OUT: I want to mention that the Northern Bulldogs became the champs of this season’s department hoops league when they recently defeated the Mission Diablos handily buy a score of 62-42.(see article, final stats, and pics by Steve Coleman in this same sports section). Kudos to them for a job well done. Great mention also goes to Commish Coleman who as usual did a great job running the league.
I also want to congratulate Northern Capt. Ann Mannix on winning her friendly wager with Mission Capt. Greg Corrales over the championship game’s outcome. The prize was lunch in the winning team’s district. Too bad House of Prime Rib or Izzy’s aren’t restaurants that are open for lunch, as those would be some of my choices where to collect the debt.
Department Softball
Trying to Get Under Way
By the time this column reaches you, I’m hoping at least one week’s worth of department softball games will have been played. All the rain in March has washed out the early schedule; but, at the writing of this column, the weather forecast has dry and warm weather on the horizon. I along with Commish Kevin Worrell are hoping for the best, which will lead to enough games to write about and enough games to post in standings as well.
Persons of Interest
Take note of the “out of control” photo sent to me by John Crudo (Financial Crimes/HOJ) that includes Park Station’s Dominic “Dombo” Panina. Also take note of the humorous diatribe that goes along with it. This is obviously an inside joke from a St Ignatius High School graduate over a Sacred Heart High School grad. Anyone growing up in The City can appreciate it with me being proof — I was a public school “kind’a guy” back in the day (Lowell High ’80), but I still find this very original “slam” to be very funny. By the way, Northern Station’s Bernie Corry also had something to do with this. I can hardly wait to see what the retaliation will be.
With a Heavy Heart,
I want to dedicate this column to the memory of Elisa Marie Munoz who was only 19 years old when she was recently overcome by a brain tumor. Elisa was a beautiful young lady inside and out, and was the loving daughter of one of my best friends and former partner Javier Munoz. He was a member of the SFPD before lateralling to a different department to be closer to his Vacaville home. He eventually landed at the very classy Davis Police Department last year and is hanging in there the best he can during this difficult time. Please remember the Munoz family in your prayers. God bless Elisa Marie as you will be terribly missed.
That’s all for now…stay well and safe, and see you next month…
