Ohka hopes his ballclub will help local sports

KUSATSU, Japan - Washington Nationals right-hander Tomokazu Ohka, who recently established an amateur baseball club in western Japan, expresses hope at a press conference on Feb. 10 that its activities will help vitalize local sporting communities. Ohka said the ballclub, of which he is general manager, will recruit players through tryouts this fall and take part in a regional league in 2006 with the goal of playing in the intercity national championship. (MLB)

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