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THE HORSESHOE PITCHER'S NEWS DIGEST is published on the 5th of each month at Aurora, Illinois, U.S.A. by the National Horseshoe Pitcher's Association of America. Editorial office, P.O. Box 1606, Aurora, Illinois 60507. Phone: 312-898-3974. Subscription rates — 1st Class $12.00 per year in advance. NHPA membership cards are available through each state secretary for $7.00 plus any state association dues. Forms close on the 10th day of each month preceding date of issue. Advertising rates on request. F. Ellis Cobb, Editor.
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Dave Loucks, 13656 Thoroughbred Loop, Grass Valley, CA 95949 (916) 477-7060 President Earl Winston, Rte. 2, Lamonte, MO 65337 (816) 563-3536 1st Vice-President Barry Chapelle, 2716 E. 61st Ave., Portland, OR 97206 (503) 775-7876 2nd Vice-President Vincent Yannetti, 322 Longwood Ave., Bound Brook, NJ 08805 (201) 356-3862 3rd Vice-President Bonnie Seibold, 1043 Grayson Ave., Huntington, IN 46750(219)356-3489 4th Vice-President Gene VanSant, P.O. Box 270, Sun City, CA 92381 5th Vice-President Donnie Roberts, Box 278, Munroe Falls, OH 44262 (216) 688-6522 Sec./Treas. | Volume 31 January, 1987 No. 1
FROM YOUR PRESIDENT. . . DAVE LOUCKS A new year has been ushered in and many have put their pitching shoes aside for the winter months. It is a time to reflect and renew goals that we perhaps did not at- tain in 1986. A year ago in this column, I listed ten challenges that I felt we needed to address. To that end, we made some very good progress. 1) The delegates approved the "Proxy Vote." 2) World Tournament cash bids and awards have substantially in- creased. 3) The responsibilities of our Regional Directors have been expanded. 4) More recognition and opportunity is being given to the low percentage pitcher. 5) The News Digest readership has increased modestly as has 6) National membership. The preceding six accomplishments supported some progress in two other areas; improved communication and unification of State and National goals. There remains however, much to do in these two areas as well as new challenges we haven't even attacked yet. Two 1986 goals were not achieved but we did make progress. By just 2 delegate votes, we missed getting the two-thirds majority needed to regionalize the World Tournament on a rotating basis. The other was the task of obtaining national media recognition. Despite much hard work and some success at local levels, we have been unable to interest a major sponsor or network in our World Tournament. Just six weeks ago, Turner Broadcasting System, who at least opened their ears to us, reported that they were unable to become involved due to a full schedule of pro- grams. By my measure, 1986 was a successful year for the NHPA. A near 8 out of 10 isn't too bad in any endeavor. There is however, much more that can be done. Most of us pick up our pitching shoes in the Spring with renewed enthusiasm and the challenge of making this year better than the last. It is with this in mind that I announce my in- tention to seek your support and re-election as President of the NHPA for another two years. DAVE'S COURT REPORT The Fourth Annual Las Vegas Hacienda Horseshoe Pitchers Extravaganza was a huge success. With a 64% increase in entrants over the previous year, we had a record turnout. A total of 315 pitchers (254 men, 61 women) representing 36 states and Canada took part in what was the largest tournament ever held next to our World Tournaments. Pitching indoors on 18 rubber surface courts, the format of mixed "Dutch" han- dicap is proving to be very popular. There were 13 classes, all of which shared equal- ly in the $22,250 prize money that was awarded. Due to an added purse donated by the Hacienda Hotel and Nevada Beverage, we were able to pay 14 of every 24 pit- chers in each class. Think of it, nearly 60% of all entrants received at least $50.00 in 4 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987
COURT REPORT — (Continued) prize money. With the beautiful trophies, plaques and special prizes, the total value of awards exceeded $30,000. If you missed this one, be sure to make your plans for the 1987 event, scheduled for Nov. 15-20.
RINGERS REMEMBERED By KEVIN CONE The man whose career has spanned the longest in regards to when he first made the championship class of the World Tournament to his last is surprisingly Harold Darnold of Burlington, Iowa. Harold first made the Championship group in 1941 at 16 years of age. He last made the top group in 1984. That is a span of 43 years. Darnold also was in the championship class five other times. He made it once in the 40's, once in the 50's, three times in the 70's, and so far twice in the 80's. An amazing career that has spanned five decades with Harold still going strong working towards his sixth decade of championship pitching. Ted Allen's span was 40 years 1933-1973. Fernando Isias 37 years 1933-1970. Guys still going strong also Don Titcomb 39 years 1947-1986. Carl Steinfeldt 32 years 1952-1985. Our own vice-president Earl Winston 34 years 1952-1986. But the most amazingly durable career has to be that of Frank Stinson's of Minnesota. Frank was the first person to ever win World Titles in two different divisions. Frank won the Jr. World title in 1924, then 52 years later, in 1976, he won the Senior World ti- tle. Stinson, as of last year, ranked 27th on the Men's all-time world tournament vic- tory list, 36th on the boy's list and 7th on the Seniors list and he is still pitching in World tournaments. Hats should go off to this outstanding pitcher and tremendous individual. The only other people to win World titles in two different divisions are Paul Focht, Men's 1962, Intermediate 1976; Carl Steinfeldt, Men's 1976, Inter. 1978; Tari Powell, Girls 1976, Women's 1984; and the only two people to win multiple championships in more than one division are Walter Ray Williams, Boy's 1971, 72, 75 and Men's 1978, 80, 81, 85; and current Men's Champion Mark Seibold, Boy's 1966, 69; Men's 1979, 1986. In the July issue of the Digest it was stated that Elmer Hohl, Floyd Toole, and Curt Day were the only men to ever pitch three consecutive 90% games in World tourna- ment play but with further research I found that there are two more to add to this list. In rounds 6-8 of the 1948 world tournament Guy Zimmerman also accomplished this feat pitching 90.3, 93.3 and 90.0% consecutively. Also, Casey Jones had three straight in rounds 10-12 90.0; 91.0 and 91.2%. Jones had 13 90% games in this tour- nament, a record he shares with Elmer Hohl who tied it in 1968. In the first twelve games, Jones pitched eight 90's, 89.9; 89.4 and 88.9 but round 15 of this 1948 World Tournament held in Milwaukee, Wl was the greatest of all-time when the "Big Four" all pitched over 91 %. Isais 91.2; Allen, 93.3; Jones 93.5 and Zimmerman who became the first to accomplish the ultimate — a perfect 44-44 for 100%. Don't we all wish these outstanding feats were recorded on film to see today. One perfect game to announce, Vicki Winston gets her name in the history books once again with an 18 shoe perfect game on September 13, 1986 against Brenda Mahnken. Congratulations, Vicki! Trivia Question: In the history of the World Tournament, who is the only man to have pitched every game over 80% for a complete tournament?
DOUBLE RINGER Expanded and starting earlier with features and pictures before, during and after the World Tournament at Eau Claire, Wis. Orders now being taken. Send $10 to Will Gullickson, 2850 26th St. S., Moorhead, Minn., 56560. Eight editions starting in May. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 5
NHPA SECRETARY-TREASURER REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 1986 RECEIPTS: EXPENDITURES: News Digest Ads $1471.06 Telephone $ 233.65 News Digest Subscriptions 1351.00 Postage 1151.21 NHPA Memberships 1758.00 Supplies 31.61 Interest 130.52 News Digest Publication 9375.20 League Program 441.00 Internal Revenue Service 52.67 November Totals $5151.58 Officer Travel 1095.81 1986 World Tournament 70.00 Sanctioned Tourney Patches 1987 4635.62 November Totals $18419.15 NOTE: These figures are from the books of the NHPA Secretary-Treasurer. Monies and books handled by other NHPA persons are not shown.
NHPA PROMOTION COMMITTEE REPORT By SOL BERMAN • PBA TOUR — W.R. WILLIAMS, Jr. — Walter Ray qualified second and finished third Nov. 8, 1986 at the Kodak Invitational in Rochester, N.Y. He won $8,000. On Nov. 15, 1986 at the True Value Open in Indianapolis, Ind. he qualified 1st and finished 2nd winning $11,000. His total for the year is $143,490. He is the leading money winner. He's second in the averages at 214.62. His closest competitors for bowler-of-the-year honors are Steve Cook and Dave Husted. Cook is second on the money list. He has four titles to three for Williams. He is tenth in the averages at 212.62 (as of Sept. 15). Dave Husted is fourth on the month list. He has two titles and leads the averages at 215 (as of Sept. 15). With the above two tournaments he now appears to be the leader in the race for bowler-of-the-year honors.
DID YOU KNOW THAT — Carolyn Schultz Decker, 1986 inductee into the NHPA Hall of Fame writes: "I received a nice letter from Mr. John Davis, Pres. of Sports Enterprises Inc. telling me that he was putting up a building in Stow, Ohio that will have 60 horseshoe courts and all the many things that will be helpful to all that will take advantage of these wonderful surroundings. "He said he will advertise on T.V. The prize money will be as much as golf, tennis and many other sports." "I also received a letter from the Vice-Pres., Mr. Steven T. Wynberg. "On August 17,1986 they sent two young ladies to interview me for their magazine that will be on the newsstands in June of 1987." "They presented me with a large bouquet of red roses. After a two hour interview, my sister took them to her home and ran all the video tapes for them. They took a lot of pictures here at the nursing home. "It's a nice feeling to know that you have not been overlooked after all these years."
DID YOU KNOW THAT — The "Skins Game" (golf) at LaQuinta, Calif, held on November 29-30, 1986 paid $450,000 in prize money, and was televised nationally by NBC. The event, sponsors say, drew the highest television ratings of any golf telecast in 1986. So if you have any ideas for playing or scoring horseshoes differently than what has been used, do not hesitate to try it out. You will never know how good it is until you try it. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987
* * * * 4 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * + * * * * Another Happy Customer * 1986 Class "C" World Champ 71% * * * WHY DON'T YOU * * * "REACH FOR THE STARS" * * NHPA * * APPROVED * ALL STARS ARE * * + DEAD SOFT AND THEY WEIGH 2 LBS. 8 OZ. * * Send Check or * * Money Order to: * Alfred R. Boudreau Jr. 301-A Old Ipswich Rd. * * Rindge, N.H. 03461 $74.00 per pair * postpaid * (AISO AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR N.H.P.A. DEALER) * * * * 8 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 ART FELGEHAUER 1986 NHPA SANCTIONED CLUB & LEAGUE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (SEE COVER PICTURE) In 1986 Art Felgenhauer of Berwyn, III. was by far the outstanding Administrator of the Sanctioned Club & League Programs. All reports to this office were always on time, all information included, and neat, but besides this, Arthur promoted the Junior Programs, the NHPA and the Illinois State Association, directed his own club, and formed and ran a second club, and is now working on a third club. His clubs have grown in membership through his promotion and he has spent ex- tra hours traveling throughout his area, promoting the game of horseshoes, the Il- linois State Association, the League Programs, and the N.H.P.A. The N.H.P.A. and its Officers and members congratulate Arthur for his dedication to the game of horseshoes and the National Association and its programs. DIANE LOPEZ WINS ANNUAL HACIENDA HORSESHOE PITCHING EXTRAVAGANZA AT LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOV. 9-13 CLASS A — Diane Lopez, CA, 11-0-66.5, $400.00; Gene Trudell, MT, 10-1-53.5, $300.00; Ronald Martin, KS, 8-3-57.1, $225.00; Connie Still, OH, 9-2-56.2, $150.00; Jonathon Williams, CA, 7-4-51.6, $125.00; Kent Anderson, CO, 7-4-48.4, $100.00; Mary Ryan, MA, 7-4-46.7, $50.00; Marvin Kramer, IL, 6-5-54.0, $50.00; Alden Allaubaugh, KS, 6-5-52.5, $50.00; Paul Scheub, FL, 6-5-47.3, $50.00; Arnie Mortenson, CA, 6-5-45.6, $50.00; Don Gregson, CA, 5-6-53.1, $50.00; Leroy Rowe, IN, 5-6-51.6, $50.00; Kenneth Pogue, MA, 5-6-51.3, $50.00; Lupe Henry, CA, 5-6-49.3; Ed Domey, MA, 5-6-46.2; Phyllis Negaard, MN, 4-7-60.2; Elwyn Cooper, MO, 4-7-51.6; Bonnie Seibold, IN, 4-7-51.5; Charles Erickson, IL, 4-7-45.3; Karl Van Sant, IN, 3-8-48.4; Leonard Lipovsky, MN, 3-8-48.0; Betty Dunlap, OH, 2-9-41.8; Sandy Karasch, MN, 0-11-40.5. CLASS B — Dave Loucks, CA, 10-1-53.5, $400.00; Herb Rushing, CA, 10-1-53.8, $300.00; Newell Flann, CA, 8-3-54.9, $225.00; Diana Polak, TX, 8-3-46.5, $150.00; Curley Seibold, IN, 8-3-46.4, $125.00; Ray Tilli, MN, 8-3-44.5, $100.00; Dean Zollinger, CA, 7-4-48.9, $50.00; Louis Bensinger, IL, 7-4-43.1, $50.00; Eileen Serna, NM, 6-5-54.4, $50.00; Earl Pearce, AZ, 6-5-46.7, $50.00; Jerry Groton, OR, 6-5-46.7, $50.00; Robert Jacobson, CO, 6-5-45.1, $50.00; Edi Holland, MN, 6-5-44.7, $50.00; Jim Eozzo, CA, 5-6-43.8, $50.00; Richard Frakes, Ml, 5-6-43.5; David Prestidge, IL, 5-6-39.5; Ralph Funk, KS, 4-7-42.9; Donnie Roberts, OH, 4-7-37.8; Charles Dunlap, OH, 4-7-37.1; Chester Foster, I A, 3-8-39.3; Ken Holmes, CAN, 3-8-38.7; Lawrence Croteau, NH, 2-9-25.8; Bob Harvey, TX, 1-10-35.3; George Whittemore, CA, 0-0-00.0. CLASS C — Nathan Williams, CA, 9-2-49.1, $400.00; Gene Fleek, KS, 10-1-46.4, $300.00; Linda Martin, ID, 9-2-45.1, $225.00; Marvin Rehels, AZ, 9-2-47.8, $150.00; Gerald Stangland, MN, 8-3-47.1, $125.00; Warren Stutzman, ID, 8-3-42.7, $100.00; Lynne Hughes, MN, 7-4-42.0, $50.00; John (Ed) Garcia, CA, 7-4-41.8, $50.00; Everett Wilkinson, AZ, 7-4-38.5, $50.00; Norm Cone, CA, 6-5-46.7, $50.00; Darrell La Moureaux, CA, 6-5-42.4, $50.00; Marge McLeod, OR, 6-5-42.2, $50.00; Hank Ten- cate, ID, 5-6-42.0, $50.00; Charlene Kelly, MN, 5-6-39.5, $50.00; Ray Furey, MN, 5-6-37.8; Juke Basham, CA, 4-7-42.4; Walt Robinson, CA, 4-7-39.5; Woody Smith, NJ, 4-7-39.5; Walter Krowell, CA, 4-7-35.5; Les Burroughs, CA, 3-8-40.0; Benny Fink, PA, 3-8-39.1; Ray Sexton, WA, 2-9-35.5; Walt Foreman, CA, 1-10-36.7; Gene Dixon, KS, 0-11-24.5. CLASS D — Jack Sorg, CA, 10-1-42.9, $400.00; Tom McQueen, CA, 10-1-42.5, $300.00; J. J. Stef- fen, UT, 7-4-45.6, $225.00; Ernest Holzum, MO, 9-2-42.4, $150.00; Dennis Ohms, UT, 8-3-48.4, $125.00; Sallie Cline, CA, 8-3-42.4, $100.00; Norman Rousey, AK, 7-4-44.2, $50.00; Vi Elliott, CAN, 7-4-41.5, $50.00; Lloyd Laughlin, CO, 7-4-40.2, $50.00; Fran Roth, CO, 6-5-40.9, $50.00; Les Grosen- back, CO, 6-5-38.0, $50.00; George Bradfield, GA, 6-5-37.5, $50.00; Iris Sandham, GA, 5-6-43.1, $50.00; Fred Briand, CA, 5-6-41.1, $50.00; Ed Senger, FL, 5-6-34.0; Nick Baedaro, AZ, 4-7-41.5; Guy Nightingale, FL, 4-7-36.7; George Leaf, AK, 4-7-33.5; Alt Olsen, MN, 4-7-31.3; James Bray, MO, 3-8-36.7; Tony Apodaca, ID, 3-8-35.5; Bill Whitley, KS, 2-9-31.6; Bob McDonald, FL, 2-9-27.6; Bert Charley, CA, 0-11-21.3. CLASS E — Phyllis Morten, CA, 9-2-45.5, $400.00; Carol Toenies, IL, 9-2-47.1, $300.00; Gordon Lytle, NV, 9-2-42.9, $225.00; Carl Grabow, CA, 8-3-42.4, $150.00; Melvin Price, CAN, 8-3-37.8, $125.00; Lee Vandalsen, CA, 8-3-38.5, $100.00; Alice Stewart, AZ, 8-3-33.3, $50.00; Frank Hiendlmayr, OH, 7-4-42.0, $50.00; Paul Anderson, AZ, 7-4-39.1, $50.00; Charles Dunning, CA, 6-5-42.4, $50.00; Emalene Pearce, AZ, 6-5-34.7, $50.00; Earl Parr, NV, 6-5-34.7, $50.00; Violet Piccoli, CO, 6-5-34.0, $50.00;Dale Ferguson, IL, 6-5-31.8, $50.00; Don Griffith, CAN, 5-6-36.2; Jim Malvern, The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 9 HACIENDA — (Continued) AZ, 5-6-35.3; Richard Senger, FL, 5-6-29.3; Herbert Thiel, MO, 4-7-36.4; Ed Oliver, CAN, 3-8-36.5; Doyle Brawley, CA, 3-8-31.8; Merle Farrand, Ml, 2-9-25.1; Don Van Wyk, I A, 2-9-22.9; Vince Mauricio, CA, 0-11-26.4; Bill Beckett, NV, 0-11-25.1. CLASS F — Mary Ann Polak, TX, 9-2-41.5, $400.00; Dale Henry, TX, 9-2-41.1, $300.00; Barbara Dow, CA, 7-4-36.9, $225.00; Marvin Edson, NE, 8-3-38.0, $150.00; Doris Stablyk, AZ, 7-4-39.6, $125.00; Leo Peterson, ID, 7-4-38.0, $100.00; Sam Williams, ID, 7-4-36.4, $50.00; Harvey Bilz, Wl, 7-4-36.4, $50.00; Betty McGregor, IA, 6-5-38.0, $50.00; Ray Heim, CO, 6-5-34.9, $50.00; Yvonne Veldhuis, CAN, 6-5-34.7, $50.00; Doug Fast Horse, SD, 6-5-33.6, $50.00; Skip Schilperoort, WA, 6-5-33.5, $50.00; George Wilfon, NV, 5-6-36.0, $50.00; Shirley Steffen, UT, 5-6-35.8; Joana Lester, NM, 5-6-35.5; Norman Hammeke, KS, 5-6-33.5; Roy Teets, PA, 4-7-32.4; Ray Bergren, CAN, 4-7-30.7; Barak Wright, CA, 4-7-29.8; Joe Shurmatis, PA, 4-7-28.9; Roy Jones, AZ, 3-8-28.7; Sam Finfrock, AZ, 1-10-25.5; Gail Moulding, CAN, 1-10-21.8. CLASS G — Herman Wieser, FL, 10-1-38.4, $400.00; Rose Johnny, NV, 10-1-41.7, $300.00; James Bustos, CO, 10-1-33.3, $225.00; Susan Obluda, CO, 8-3-35.3, $150.00; Olon Crandall, ID, 8-3-34.4, $125.00; Charles Fast Horse, SD, 7-4-36.7, $100.00; Earl Simler, IL, 7-4-34.2, $50.00; Elisie Atchley, LA, 7-4-34.2, $50.00; Bob Champion, CO, 7-4-32.9, $50.00; Marvin Karst, KS, 6-5-33.5, $50.00; Donald Laurin, WY, 6-5-30.2, $50.00; Charles Cook, IL, 6-5-30.0, $50.00; Warren Williams, CA, 6-5-27.8, $50.00; John Stablyk, AZ, 5-6-28.5, $50.00; Ivan Davis, CA, 4-7-26.5; Robert Slaker, CA, 4-7-26.4; Ethel Collins, CAN, 4-7-25.1; Harold Hoar, CA, 3-8-26.7; Joan Atchley, LA, 3-8-26.0; Ray Silva, CA, 3-8-22.9; W. W. Eaton, CAN, 3-8-22.7; Gene McCutcheon, OH, 3-8-21.1; Henry Wozniak, Ml, 2-4-19.3; John Siers, SD, 0-6-28.3. CLASS H — Ed Haupt, KS, 9-2-33.8, $400.00; Dorothy Payne, NM, 9-2-37.3, $300.00; Theora Wilson, CA, 9-2-34.4, $225.00; Don Beasley, CA, 9-2-31.5, $150.00; Bud Knudson, CAN, 9-2-31.5, $125.00; Harlan Jensen, NE, 8-3-33.3, $100.00; Warren Hall, NH, 7-4-34.0, $50.00; James Toenjes, IL, 7-4-33.1, $50.00; Albert Hoffman, CAN, 6-5-28.3, $50.00; Marilyn Hanes, MO, 5-6-36.4, $50.00; Thor Jensen, CA, 5-6-32.7, $50.00; Ralph Richardson, MO, 5-6-28.5, $50.00; Les McConnohie, CA, 5-6-28.4, $50.00; George Steele, AZ, 5-6-28.2, $50.00; Don Weaver, NV, 5-6-26.2; Dorothy Yeager, CA, 5-6-25.1; Russell Bartle, CO, 5-6-25.1; Glen Robeck, CO, 5-6-21.3; Josephine Charley, CA, 4-7-21.6; Les Holland, MN, 3-8-25.3; Russ Horan, UT, 2-9-28.0; Melbern Hutchinson, OK, 2-9-23.3; Larry Hart, NV, 2-9-20.2; Herb Flinger, KS, 1-10-21.6. CLASS I — Milton Hanks, AZ, 8-3-33.6, $400.00; Rita Warner, TX, 11-0-36.2, $300.00; Donald Hanes, MO, 10-1-35.3, $225.00; Ray Paul, NV, 10-1-33.5, $150.00; Ed Quigley, NJ, 8-3-34.9, $125.00; Philip Ladouceur, Ml, 8-3-28.7, $100.00; Scott Finrock, AZ, 7-4-30.9, $50.00; Beverly Born, OK, 6-5-30.9, $50.00; Frank Crouch, IL, 6-5-30.5, $50.00; John Wilson, LA, 6-5-29.6, $50.00; Gordon Eldredg, UT, 5-6-33.8, $50.00; Bud Schardine, UT, 5-6-29.5, $50.00; Dale Taylor, AZ, 5-6-27.5, $50.00; Ken Leitner, AZ, 5-6-26.9, $50.00; Frank Lawlor, NY, 5-6-26.4; Edwin Fox, NY, 5-6-24.7; Bob Lloyd, CA, 6-5-24.2; Adeline Lefley, CAN, 4-7-31.1; Don Stangland, MN, 3-8-22.7; Becky Simmons, TX, 2-4-25.0; C. W. Simmons, TX, 2-4-25.0; Buck Gendron, CA, 2-9-17.1; Mastin Kitchen, VA, 2-9-16.5; Roy Siddens, IL, 1-10-24.3. CLASS J — Bud Payne, NM, 8-3-20.7, $400.00; Morey Casteel, AZ, 10-1-33.3, $300.00; Joe Lester, NM, 9-2-31.6, $225.00; Tom Buck, CA, 9-2-31.6, $150.00; David Gorton, OR, 8-3-28.1, $125.00; John Shaver, CA, 8-3-27.8, $100.00; Wally Shipley, CA, 7-4-26.4, $50.00; Bob Lefley, CAN, 7-4-24.3, $50.00; S£. p-ie^jui' 4 ' J),10p. Toj \J—- ML pA^ceo .incJude. deJJjjeAjj, 14EU TOM vi'Aozye D/AWDKV DiFADe/t- V- LOK TwR HP, | c i.yvk->/ v. r. F//K rx ¥33'**. fA/R CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS DAVE SAKtC A V F. K. White, Distributor CASCS v , p- 95- HACIENDA — (Continued) Bonnie White, CA, 6-5-26.4, $50.00; Clair Harris, SD, 6-5-25.8, $50.00; Stan Kirtland, ID, 6-5-25.1, $50.00; Robert Lowell, CA, 6-5-24.3, $50.00; Henry Veldhuis, CAN, 5-6-24.0, $50.00; Chick White, CA, 5-6-23.5, $50.00; Audrey Parkins, KS, 4-7-23.8; Ed Goeringer, CA, 4-7-21.6; Joe Meistas, NV, 4-7-21.1; Earl Parsons, AZ, 4-7-19.0; Alan Jones, IL, 3-8-24.9; Davd Rodriguez, CA, 3-8-23.1; Bill Perry, CA, 3-8-21.6; Joe Holder, CA, 3-8-18.5; Mary Lou Turner, MS, 3-8-17.2; Harold Bull, IL, 1-10-10.2. CLASS K — Bryan Schneider, NJ, 11-0-34.9, $400.00; Mel Kamp, CA, 9-3-26.4, $300.00; Mary Kramr, TX, 9-3-27.5, $225.00; Owen Davis, TX, 9-3-26.9, $150.00; Alice Garcia, CA, 8-3-32.2, $125.00; Kirby Elton, CA, 8-3-25.5, $100.00; William Terry, CA, 8-4-21.7, $50.00; Robert Barela, CA, 7-5-17.7, $50.00; Basil Huffman, MS, 6-5-24.5, $50.00; Robert Macke, CA, 6-6-27.1, $50.00; Melvin Geske, CA, 6-6-23.4, $50.00; Leonard Coskey, CA, 5-6-25.5, $50.00; R. P. Pudwell, CA, 5-6-25.5, $50.00; Arlie Reinwald, MO, 5-6-22.9, $50.00; Edward Gebhart, SD, 5-6-21.5, $50.00; Sharon Garner, MS, 5-7-24.8; Betty McQueen, CA, 5-7-21.4; Joseph Beneky, IL, 5-7-21.3; Vincent DeMicco, NJ, 4-7-20.9; Luke L Braun, CA, 4-7-16.7; Robert McGregor, I A, 4-8-18.2; John Green, CA, 3-8-21.8; Larry Ford, CA, 3-9-19.5; Bob Anderson, Wl, 2-9-13.1. CLASS L — Joyce Stangland, MN, 12-0-34.1, $400.00; Julie Trahan, LA, 8-3-25.8, $300.00; Kathy Leitner, AZ, 10-2-31.5, $225.00; Jim Hopkins, NE, 10-2-23.4, $150.00; Michael Fill, CA, 9-2-24.7, $125.00; Louie Arellano, CA, 8-3-21.8, $100.00; Edward Tomko, NJ, 8-4-23.9, $50.00; Alvin Strasil, ' NE, 7-4-16.2, $50.00; Dick Lee, AZ, 7-5-24.0, $50.00; John Singer, NV, 6-5-17.1, $50.00; George Hergert, CO, 6-6-17.2, $50.00; Dean Martin, ID, 5-6-18.4, $50.00; Peter Nicastro, AZ, 5-7-18.3, $50.00; Clayton Champion, Ml, 5-7-17.1, $50.00; Harris Meyer, I A, 4-7-19.6, $50.00; Russell Johnny, NV, 4-7-15.8; Steve McQueen, CA, 4-7-15.5; William Student, CAN, 4-7-15.1; Clint Gentry, UT, 4-7-14.2; Gene Van Sant, CA, 3-8-16.5; Lee Henninger, CA, 3-9-17.7; Leo Wanner, CA, 3-9-15.9; Donald Clemens, MO, 3-9-15.3; Francis Ryan, MA, 3-9-15.1. CLASS M — Minnie Oliver, CAN, 8-4-21.5, $400.00; Richard Ortega, CA, 11-1-24.3, $300.00; San- dra Hernandez, CA, 9-3-21.9, $225.00; Dave Metzger, CAN, 8-3-20.0, $150.00; Sally Shiley, CA, 8-3-19.5, $125.00; Floyd Born, OK, 7-4-20.2, $100.00; Vicki Oglesby, CA, 7-4-16.5, $50.00; Melvin Keller, CO, 7-4-16.0, $50.00; John Hargrove, MO, 7-5-18.8, $50.00; Wally Miller, NH, 7-5-18.7, $50.00; Floyd Homuth, AZ, 7-5-14.9, $50.00; Gary Lovelace, NM, 6-5-10.9, $50.00; Jim Dertz, AZ, 6-6-16.3, $50.00; George McLeod, OR, 6-6-16.3, $50.00; Jean Robinson, CA, 5-6-18.0, $50.00; Jesse Harvey, MS, 5-6-11.3; Travis Garner, MS, 5-7-11.2; Darrell Stewart, AZ, 4-7-15.1; Fred Robinson, CO, 4-8-16.7; Jim Beck, CAN, 4-8-3.1; Herbert Parkins, KS, 3-8-13.1; Charles Topolski, CA, 3-8-11.5; Nancy La Moureaux, CA, 3-8-6.4; Cathie Loucks, CA, 3-9-10.7. CANADAFEST 1st ANNUAL HORSESHOE PITCHING EXTRAVAGANZA - JAN. 17-18 - HOLLYWOOD, FL. SANC. 5-87-048 The first CANADAFEST Horseshoe Pitching Extravaganza will be held on Jan. 17-18 at the North Beach Park Courts, A1A and Sheridan St., Hollywood, Florida. En- try fee will be $30.00. Method of play will be 50-shoe cancellation, round-robin. Over $3500.00 in cash and trophies will be awarded. There will also be an amateur tourna- ment of 30 shoe games. Entry on premises only. There will be an awards banquet on Sunday evning, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. (sit down, live band and dancing). Mark Seibold, 1986 World Champion will be present. Entries should be sent with fee to: Canadafest, Inc., 1109 N. Federal Highway, Hollywood, Fla. 33020. Attention: Mr. Regent. Banquet price is extra. OHIO STATE INDOOR TOURN., NEWBURY, OH. - APR. 3-4-5 The Ohio State Indoor Championship Tournament will be held at Hickory Lake Inn, the Northeastern Ohio Indoor Courts, at 14592 Stone Road, Newbury, Ohio 44065. The dates will be April 3-4-5 and, if needed, April 10-11 and 12th. The tournament will be 8 players, round-robin, 40 points cancellation games. Trophies or equivalent will be awarded for first and second places. You will be classed by ringer percentage. This will be a NHPA sanctioned tournament. Mail entry fee of $10.00 and ringer percentage to Earl L. Vansant, Director, 244 Deer Drive, Chardon, Ohio 44024. Ph. 216-285-2552. Deadline March 18. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 11 SNOWBALL OPEN — GREENVILLE, OH — FEB. 7-8-14-15 The 22nd annual Greenville, Ohio Snowball Open will be held in 1987 over the weekends of February 7-8 and 14-15 at the Darke County Horseshoe Club's indoor court facility in the Darke County Fairground. The courts will be open for pitchers wishing to qualify on Saturday and Sunday, January 31 and February 1. Entry can also be made by mailing an entry with an ac- curate ringer percentage and the entry fee of $6.00 to Fritz Worner, 150 Ridgeview Dr., Greenville, OH 45331. Monday, February 2nd will be the deadline for accepting entries. The Snowball Open is sanction Tournament 21-87-001. The Tournament Commit- tee reserves the right to place pitchers in Classes as deemed appropriate. Classes A and B will pitch on Sunday, February 15. The indoor court facilities are in the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville on Business Route U.S. 127 and Ohio Rt. 49. Motel and restaurant accommodations are located nearby. MARYLAND ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT ACTIVITY - 1986 SOUTH ATLANTIC OPEN — SALISBURY, MD. — SANC. 86-270 — CLASS A — Grant Powers, Md., 7-1-65.5; John Buckmaster, Md., 6-2-56.8; Ken Stormer, Md., 5-2-56.4; Phil Fleshman, Md., 3-4-59.0; Gerald Dean, Md., 3-4-54.7; Fred Beeman, Sr., Jd., 3-4-53.4; Dennis Joslin, NJ, 2-5-53.8; Glen Buckler, Md., 0-7-35.0. CLASS B — Les Herber, Md., 7-1-51.5; Jack Blades, Md., 5-3-45.3; Mandell Proctor, Md., 5-3-39.5; Steve Fleshman, Md., 4-4-48.8; John Thomas, NJ, 4-4-45.6; Hazel Fleshman, Md., 4-4-40.6; W.P. Sammons, Del., 4-4-39.1; Larry Thomson, NJ, 3-5-39.5; Ted Simmons, Md., 1-7-39.8. CLASS C — John Simpson, Md., 7-2-38.4; Ken Holden, Md., 6-3-40.1; Louis Walls, Md., 5-3-34.2; Bill Taylor, Md., 5-3-30.5; Jack Anderson, Md., 4-4-29.1; Jim Fox, Del., 4-4-24.1; McCradey Whaley, Del., 3-5-26.5; Charles Cherrix, Sr., Md., 2-6-14.4; Al Melson, Md., Forfeit. CLASS D — Mel Elmer, NJ, 7-1-28.4; Eleanor Pritchett, Md., 6-2-21.3; Ed Cavey, Md., 5-2-24.3; Missy Elias, Md., 5-2-19.0; Bill Dotson, Md., 3-4-20.3; Fred Baublitz, Md., 1-6-15.3; Mike Lester, Md., 2-5-15.0; Gary Lecompte, Md., 1-1-Forfeit. CLASS E — Gilbert Pritchett, Md., 7-1-23.3; Fred Beeman, Jr., Md., 6-2-16.7; Robert Peek, Md., 5-2-22.0; Ralph Brown, Del., 4-4-19.4; Noah Gillenwater, Del., 4-3-17.1; Harold Whelden, NJ, 3-4-16.4; Betty Miller, Md., 1-6-12.7; Jay Whilden, NJ, 1-6-9.4. A DOUBLES — Fred Beeman, Sr., Md., Louis WalksP Md., 5-1-40.3; Parker Sturges, Md., Al Melson, Md., 3-3-33.5; Ernest O'Neal, Del., Charles Cherrix, Sr., Md., 3-3-31.9; Willard Sammons, Del., Gary Rust, Del., 1-5-30.2. B DOUBLES — Bill Dotson, Md., Mike Layton, Md., 6-0-13.83; Layton Littleton, Del., Bill Haig, Md., 3-3-14.0; Rob Peek, Md., Dale Fields, Del., 2-3-12.26; Bob Alexander, Md., Steve Frene, Md., 2-3-10.54; Missy Elias, Md., Andy Kjos, Del., 1-5-10.21. WICOMICO TOURN. — CULLIGAN WATER SPONSOR — SALISBURY, MD. — SANC. 86-270 — CLASS A — Jack Blades, Md., 6-2-39.7; Ernie O'Neal, Del., 5-3-46.5; Dennis Unger, WV, 4-3-40.0; Parker Sturgis, Md., 4-3-37.0; Ted Simmons, Md., 3-4-37.3; Don Swain, WV, 3-4-35.1; Fred Beeman, Md., 2-5-40.1; Richard Bevans, Md., 2-5-38.1. CLASS B — Willard P. Sammons, Del., 6-1-43.7; Al Melson, Md., 5-2-34.0; Jack Anderson, Md., 5-2-33.5; Gary Rust, Del., 4-3-34.4; Bill Taylor, Md., 3-4-27.7; Dave Moser, Va., 2-5-28.3; Bud Whaley, Del., 2-5-28.3; Fred Baublitz, Md., 0-7-22.9. CLASS C — Charles Cherrix, Sr., Md., 7-0-32.0; Melvin Elmer, NJ, 6-1-24.8; Louis Walls, Md., 5-2-19.8; Gary Lecompte, Md., 4-3-23.0; Ed Carey, Md., 2-5-26.3; Melissa Elias, Md., 2-5-20.6; Fred Beeman, Jr., Md., 2-5-18.0; Tony Peek, Md., Forfeit. CLASS D — Robert Peek, Md., 4-1-23.9; Ralph Brown, Del., 3-2-20.0; John Rogers, Md., 3-2-15.6; Harold Walden, Md., 3-2-12.4; Ben Parks, Md., 2-3-14.5; Jay Whilden, NJ, 0-5-8.6. A DOUBLES — Fred Beeman, Md., Ernie O'Neal, Del., 6-0-44.9; Don Swain, WV, Jerry Hoy, Pa., 3-3-31.8; Dennis Unger, WV, Jack Blades, Md., 2-4-31.0; Parker Sturgis, Md., W.P. Sammons, Del., 1-5-30.3. B DOUBLES — Louis Walls, Md., Robert Peek, Md., 5-1-23.0; Mike Lester, Md., Melissa Elias, Md., 3-3-23.3; Al Melson, Md., Steve Frene, Md., 2-4-22.7; Bill Taylor, Md., Bill Haig, Md., 2-4-18.8. WICO MICO CITY REC. DEPT. OPEN - SALISBURY, MD. - SANC. 86-270 - CLASS A — Philip Fleshman, Md., 7-0-70.7; John Shaw, Va., 6-1-56.7; Fred Beeman, Md., 5-2-46.4; Jack Blades, Md., 4-3-46.4; Hazel Fleshman, Md., 3-4-47.8; Parker Sturgis, Md., 2-5-41.8; Steve Fleshman, Md., 1-6-27.8; Eleanor Pritchett, Md., 0-7-31.2. 12 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 MARYLAND — (Continued) CLASS B — Al Melson, Md., 7-0-49.5; Ken Holden, Md., 5-2-43.4; Jack Anderson, Md., 4-3-35.9; Willard Sammons, Del., 3-4-42.0; Louis Walls, Md., 3-4-36.5; Bill Taylor, Md., 2-5-41.3; Gary Rust, Del., 2-5-38.3; Curtis Fleshman, Md., 2-5-23.4. CLASS C — Jim Fox, Del., 4-0-34.7; Bud Whaley, Del., 3-1-31.5; Dave Moser, Va., 2-2-26.2; Gilbert Pritchett, Md., 1-3-22.2; Bill Dotson, Md., 0-4-23.7. CLASS D — Gary LeCompte, Md., 4-0-31.3; Ralph Brown, Del., 3-1-24.9; Noah Gillwater, Del., 2-2-18.4; Charles Cherrix, Sr., Md., 1-3-24.5; Robert Bunn, Md., 0-4-12.5. A DOUBLES — Philip Fleshman, Md., AI Melson, Me., 8-0-52.3; Fred Beeman, Md., Louis Walls, Md., 4-4-40.6; Steve Fleshman, Md., Willard Sammons, Del., 3-5-40.8; Jack Blades, Md., Parker Sturgis, Md., 3-5-39.3; John Shaw, Va., Curtis Fleshman, Md., 2-6-42.3. B DOUBLES — Bill Dotson, Md., Charles Cherrix, Sr., Md., 8-0-25.2; Jim Fox, Del., Ron Thomas, Md., 4-4-24.3; Dave Moser, Va., Robert Bunn, Md., 3-5-20.2; Jack Anderson, Md., Verlon Frye, Md., 3-5-14.1; Fred Beeman, Jr., Md., Charles Cherrix, Sr., Md., 2-6-21.4. CRAWFORD TOPS TOLEDO, OH. NORTHWEST DIST. TOURN. CLASS A — Doug Crawford, 5-0-56.3; Bob Allen, 3-2-61.3; Merl Koppe, 3-2-56.0; Larry Woolace, 2-3-50.9; Dale Pringle, 1-4-43.7; Walt Detter, 1-4-41.8. CLASS B — Glenn Wheeler, 5-0-40.3; Walt Krieger, 3-2-43.6; Phil Allen, 3-2-35.8; George Stifel, 3-2-33.9; Bert Szombati, 1-4-31.8; Paul Rossman, 0-5-23.9. CLASS C — Larry Stuckey, 5-2-33.5; Ralph Jensen, 4-3-34.0; Bob Eicher, 4-3-31.2; Larry Harmon, 4-3-28.9; Ted Lovejoy, 4-3-28.7; Hallis Notter, 3-4-26.0; Guy Decker, 2-5-30.6; Dick Wheeler, 2-5-24.5. WOMENS CLASS — Leona Ault, 4-0-42.7; Dorothy Slocum, 1-3-30.3; Debbie Bower, 1-3-28.6. SENIORS CLASS — Nial Bee, 3-2-62.1; Floyd Plumb, 2-3-61.8. DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CAST MODEL FORGED MODEL WIDER, THICKER BLADES HARDENED HOOKS AND POINTS U.S.A. PRICES (Postpaid) U.S.A. PRICES (postpaid) 1 Pair $26.00 1 Pair $39.00 2 to 5 Pair $25.00 2-5 Pair $37.00 6 Pr. & Over $20.00 Freight Collect Freight Collect 6 Pair & Over $31.00 lirNP •« a f%XT 3726 Henley Dr. Pittsburgh, Pa. LLYDt MAKIZ phone: 4127314662 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 13 ZADROGA CAPTURES THE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL TITLE INDOORS AT UNIONTOWN, PA. — SANC. 86-345 Al Zadroga was undefeated for the day with a perfect 5-0 slate. His high game was 86.1 %. High game of the class was 87.5% by Wayme Luoma of Burton, Ohio. CLASS A — Al Zadroga, Elizabeth, Pa., 5-0-73.8; Clyde Martz, Pittsburgh, Pa., 3-2-68.1; Wayne Luoma, Burton, Ohio, 3-2-66.9; Casey Danner, Newell, Pa., 3-2-63.9; Henry Hostetler, Williamsfield, Ohio, 1-4-58.8; Joe Leech, Smithfield, Pa., 0-5-52.2. CLASS B — Dave Remington, Hiller, Pa., 4-1-57.8; Jim Solomon, Uniontown, 3-2-54.3; Donnie Roberts, Munroe Falls, Ohio, 3-2-52.5; James Brodak, Mt. Pleasant, 2-3-61.2; Steve Mikan, Brier Hill, 2-3-49.6; Joe Roebuck, Uniontown, 1-4-44.8. CLASS C — Pet Sowa, McKeesport, 4-1-46.0; Bill Stahl, Washington, 3-2-45.9; Ginger Meeks, Washington, 3-2-42.5; Steve Durkay, McKeesport, 2-3-45.9; Andy Liptak, Sr., Uniontown, 2-3-39.5; Andrew Gogoel, Elizabeth, 1-4-30.5. CLASS D — Warren Early, Uniontown, 4-1-33.9; Buddy Loftus, Sr., Chardon, Ohio, 4-1-32.4; Joe Orsino, Brownsville, 3-2-25.5; Duane Armstrong, Washington, 2-3-16.6; Jerry Troycheck, Adah, 1-4-21.1; Andy Liptak, Jr., Uniontown, 1-4-15.9. CLASS E — Joseph lacconi, Brownsville, 5-0-43.2; Moe Walker, Washington, 4-1-31.1; Joe Gibbs, Vanderbilt, 3-2-21.7; Ed Straitiff, New Salem, 2-3-20.1; Bill McGill, Dawson, 1-4-12.5; Andy Liptak, Jr., Uniontown, 0-5-13.3. TENCATE WINS IDAHO SNAKE RIVER OPEN — SANC. 86-399 CLASS A — Hank Tencate, Wendell, 7-2-48.0; John Bishoff, Idaho Falls, 6-3-45.6; Leo Petersen, Twin Falls, 6-3-40.6; Tony Apodaca, Jerome, 5-4-40.0; Lee Edwards, Gooding, 5-4-37.7; Bob Thackeray, Jerome, 4-5-44.0; Lee Payton, Jerome, 4-5-43.3; Roger Evans, Twin Falls, 4-5-42.3; Sam Williams, Driggs, 3-6-36.6; Evan Pickett, Pocatello, 1-8-33.4. CLASS B — Olon Crandall, Mountain Home, 7-0-39.1; Doug Palmer, Chubbuck, 6-1-38.2; Glenn Stutzman, Gibbonsville, 4-3-24.8; Clyde Marquez, Idaho Falls, 3-4-26.6; Milton Ulrich, Filer, 3-4-24.0; Henry Reid, Jerome, 1-6-27.1; Ray Swenson, Mountain Home, 0-7-10.7. CLASS C — Otto Kubal, St. Anthony, 5-1-33.9; Lester Agee, Eden, 4-2-20.0; Jay Pincock, Idaho Falls, 4-2-19.1; Bert Stoddard, Idaho Falls, 2-4-23.0; Lon Thompson, Jerome, 2-4-18.6; Lyle Ander- son, Idaho Falls, 1-5-17.2. LADIES — Sandra Ulrich, Twin Falls, 3-1-26.8; Ruth Anderson, Idaho Falls, 2-2-2.0; Rose Kubal, St. Anthony, 1-3-21.8. JUNIORS — Ginger Thompson, Jerome, 3-1-26.6; Jay Anderson, Idaho Falls, 1-3-21.2. SKINNER PLAY-OFF WINNER OF MID-ATLANTIC OPEN — N.J. Tom Skinner won class A by winning both playoff games: he nosed Sonny out of first by throwing one more ringer in the final playoff game. Jim Burd has decided to switch over to the 13A, which is why his ringer % was low. Bob Salmon, Jr., had the highest game of the day with a 65.3%. Tournament was played at the Mountain View courts in Middlesex, NJ in late Sept. Sanction 86-268. CLASS A — Tom Skinner, 5-2-46.0; Sonny Durando, 5-2-51.0; Bill Kolb, 5-2-49.3; Phil Zozzaro, 4-3-49.0; Jack Fritzges, 4-3-45.6; Wayne Harrison, 3-4-45.2; Al Ravencraft, 2-5-50.0; Jim Burd, 0-7-35.1. CLASS B — Herman Wieser, 6-2-40.0; Ed Dalton, 5-3-36.1; Bob Salmon, 5-3-31.8; Don Gotts, 5-3-31.7; Ed Quigley, 4-4-33.3; Bob Salmon, Sr., 3-5-34.4; John Crane, 3-5-31.4; George Marker, 3-5-28.8; Jim Marietta, 2-6-26.6. CLASS C — Alex Dobzanski, 7-0-34.2; Vince Yannetti, 5-2-28.9; Andy Waisempacher, 5-2-27.4; George Morio, 4-3-20.0; Vince DeMicco, 3-4-23.2; Dr. Louis Wasser, 2-5-26.4; Chet Smolenski, 2-5-21.3; Al Johnson, 0-7-6.9. KELLY WINNER AT SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. - SANC. 86-70 CLASS A — Norman Kelly, 6-0-64.3; W.E. Stephens, 4-2-61.7; James Sumlin, 4-2-60.7; A.J. Nace, 4-2-59.8; Jimmie Broome, 2-4-40.1; Rocky Stephens, 1-5-43.9; Ray Dareami, 0-6-40.8. 14 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 DAVIDSONVILLE, MARYLAND CLUB WINDS UP SEASON Team 3 — Dave Nehring, 57, Phil Clow, 29.7; 34-14; Team 7, Dick Gaskins, 28.5, Lou Burrows, 24.8, 32-14; Team 5 — Jim Frye, 29.8, Steve Nehring, 37.0, 28-19; Team 4 — Don Gregory, 39.1, Ted Simmons, 36.6, 27-21; Team 1 — J. Buckmaster, 54.7, K. Stormer, 48.8, 26-22; Team 6, M. Brown, 28.7, S. Wayson, 24.9, 25-21; Team 10 — Mike Faber, 20.8, Walt Kazorek, 24.6, 26-22; Team 9 — John Clow, 39.2, H. Parkinson, 23.7, 24-24; Team 11, Larry Gibson, 19, Bob Webb, 15.3,24-24; Team 15 — Don Johnson, 20.5, Buddy Hall, 7.7, 22-24; Team 2 — Jene Durham, 46.1, Dick Besece, 31.2, 21-27.; Team 8 — Dave Ford, 32.6, Paul Clark, 14.5, 21-27; Team 16 — Eddie Goddard, 12, Don Brooks, 8.4, 20-28; Team 14 — Howard Meek, 12.1, W. Meinhold, 13.3, 17-30; Team 13 — Vince Volrath, 16.8, Wayne Lyvers, 10.7,17-31; Team 12 — J. Buckmaster, 19.8, Sam Harmel, 13.1,15-31. DAVIDSONVILLE WOMEN/JRS — Lorraine Clow, 32-7-46.2; Pat Clow, 25-14-36.4; Ron Freenan, 24-15-29.2; Missy Hardesty, 17-22-11.5. L. MILLER WINS BEE RIDGE OPEN AT SARASOTA, FLA. CLASS A — Levi Miller, 6-0-63.9; H. Hostetler, 4-2-57.5; Bob Dean, 3-3-51.5; L. Rose, 3-3-50.0; V. Butcher, 2-4-46.2; O. Blacketer, 2-4-44.8; Jim Hurst, 1-5-44.2. CLASS B — Pat Molinaro, 5-0-55.4; R. Gyorkos, 3-2-50.0; W. Smith, 2-3-43.8; C. Searles, 2-3-47.9; M. Altheimer, 1-4-33.9; W. House, 1-4-33.2. CLASS C — Ed Miller, 5-0-44.3; H. Mullet, 4-1-37.9; R. Swinson, 3-2-41.5; R. Therriault, 1-4-35.1; Ed Senger, 1-4-34.1; F. Gyorkos, 1-4-31.8. CLASS D — B. Szombati, 4-1-42.2; E. Johnson, 3-2-36.3; Pat O'Toole, 3-2-35.5; K. Peer, 3-2-30.5; H Serena 1-4-29 9 CLASS E — D. Slocum, 5-0-33.8; B. Tranvik, 3-2-30.1; J. Rodgers, 3-2-20.8; W. Lawson, 3-2-19.3; R. Warren, 1-4-14.0; D. Ayre, 0-5-15.0. PLANS BEING MADE FOR ANNUAL CAROLINA DOGWOOD TOURN. North Carolina had a good year in 1986 with more courts being added and new in- terest growing in most areas of our state. The annual Carolina Dogwood tournament will be held on April 11, 1987. It will be a one day event starting at 9:00 a.m. and will be pre-registered. Sunday, April 12 will be the rain date. We can accomodate 144 pit- chers working in groups of 48, playing morning, afternoon and evening. Any extra latecomers will be put in a class by themselves with trophies awarded at the end of play. This worked out very well at our 1986 Autumn tournament. FAIRMONT, W. VA. TRI-COUNTY CLUB CONCLUDES SEASON The Tri-County Horseshoe Club of Fairmont, West Virginia completed its fourth consecutive year of Sanction League play, a season that began in late May and end- ed in early October. Mike Plevich of Morgantown, WV, wrapped up most of the honors within the Club, by winning forty-two games out of a possible fifty-one games. He pitched 1,886 shoes and made 1,084 ringers for an average of 57.4 and had one high game of 75% in the Club's cancellation scoring games. Leslie Setliff of Jane Lew, WV, won the "rookie" honors, while Plevich won the "Most Improved Pitcher Award." The aforementioned along with Rex Mills and Davis "Catfish" Woodward earned percent patches. DORMONT, PA. CLUB CONCLUDES SEASON WITH BANQUET The Dormont Horseshoe Club concluded another successful year by holding their 5th Annual banquet at the Red Bull Inn in Dormont, Pa. Our club has become the largest "doubles" league in the state of Pennsylvania — with a total of 76 members (23 new members in 1986). We are expecting to grow near the 100 mark in 1987. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 15 DORMONT, PA. — (Continued) We received a beautiful plaque from "Doc" Daugherty, N.H.P.A. Sanctioned Club Natl. Director, in recognition of our 5th consecutive year as a 'sanctioned' horseshoe club (1982-1986). After a delicious dinner, awards and rain jackets were presented to the 56 members in attendance. The winners in our "End-of-the-year Tournament" were as follows: CLASS A — Joe Pagnanelli, 7-0-61.2; CLASS B — Harry Clement, 7-0-41.3; CLASS C — John Marsen, 6-0-45.5; CLASS D — Steve Monotoudis, 7-0-37.0; CLASS E — Ed Allison, 7-0-28.1; CLASS F — Wayne Hofrichter, 7-0-16.9. The "double" league — which ran for over 18 weeks — was won by Joe Pagnanelli (87-9-90.6). A new league record. Joe also won the High Average Patch (61.2) and High Game Scratch patch (70.4). Harry Clement won the High Game Over Average and for the 4th consecutive year the Sportsmanship Award. What an asset Harry is to the DHC. Most Improved pitcher was Bob Kirstein who improved .220% over 1985. Rookie of the Year went to Marty Dunn, a 78 year old rookie?? Marty made our class A playoffs at the end of the year in his very first year of doubles competition. The following men were elected as officers for the 1987 season: President, Jim Zdrale; V. President, Joe Kichty; Treasurer, George Smith; Sec.-League Director, Gene Swogger; Tour. Director, Ron Weiss; Asst. Tour Director, Harry Clement. We are extremely proud of our Dormont Horseshoe Club as we have grown from 17 members in 1982 to 76 members in 1986. What a fine group of men we have in our club. Congratulations on a very successful year! "GREEOTT GRABBER" the ultimate ringer keeper Not JUST another horseshoe. 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Although the season was beset with a five million dollar storm damage to the town the league finished its schedule. Award winners Arnie Fankhauser, high average; Jerry Harvey, high game; Craig Chizek, high game over average; Carl Baehler, most improved man; Michelle Fankhauser won the most improved woman award and also the rookie of the year award. Joe Malone took the sportsmanship award. All the above were awarded pat- ches and belt buckles by the NHPA. Class Champions were: Class A, Arnie Fankhauser; Class B, Carl Baehler; Class C, Allie Fankhauser; Class D, Rick Brice; Class E, Gene Brice. Tournament Champion and League Champion was Arnie Fankhauser. High Ringer percentage for tournament was J.J. Johnson; Allie Fankhauser had the high game for the tournament. The Chadron Club donated the trophies for the League tournament awards. TOLEDO, OH. CLUB HAS OUTSTANDING YEAR—SANC. 84-114 The Toledo Horseshoe Club had an increase in membership in 1986. Many new players showed a significant improvement in their game throughout the year. Listed below are the final results of league play. TUESDAY NIGHT — High League Avg., Floyd Plumb, 110; High Game Actual, Floyd Plumb, 130; League Champion, Gerry Wheeler; Most Improved Player, Glen Wheeler; Rookie of the Year, Ralph Jensen. THURSDAY MORNING — High League Avg., Floyd Plumb, 114; High Game Actual, Floyd Plumb, 133; League Champion, Bernard Padgett; Most Improved Player, Ralph Jensen; Most Improved Player-Women, Leona Ault. NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT ACTION WOODBURY OPEN — VINELAND, N.J. — SANC. 86-264 — CLASS A — John Forti, Freehold, NJ, 4-1-50.0; Larry Thomason, Woodbury, NJ, 3-2-46.6; Ed Severs, Vineland, NJ, 3-2-44.0; Ray Shober, New field, NJ, 2-3-37.7; Lou Polizzi, Vineland, NJ, 2-3-26.9; Paul Tumey, Millville, NJ, 1-4-28.0. CLASS B — Mel Elmer, Millville, NJ, 5-1-26.6; George Carr, Deptford, NJ, 5-1-28.3; Lou Toffenet- ti, Vineland,NJ, 4-2-29.0; Leo Grady, Ship Bottom, NJ, 4-2-22.7; Butch Orlano, Vineland, NJ, 2-4-21.7; Jim Grogan, Wenonah, NJ, 1-5-14.7; Frank Colby, Florida, 0-6-8.7. AL WARD MEMORIAL OPEN — CLIFTON, NJ. — SANC. 86-266 — Jack Giddes survived after losing his first two games to force a playoff with Phil Zozzaro by winn- ing his last seven games. The playoff proved to be exciting as Phil, down 25 to 6, threw six consecutive doubles to pull within four points of Jack, before Jack finally scored the last five points he needed to win the 30-point game. Sonny Durando, who started this year (his first year!) with a 19% ringer average, has thrown over 50% in his last three tournaments! Bob Manzoni pitched in both classes and had two excellent tournaments of 46.5 and 46.7. CLASS A — Jack Giddes, Warren, 7-2-56.5; Phil Zozzaro, Little Falls, 7-2-54.9; Tom Skinner, East Orange, 6-3-49.1; Bill Kolb, Toms River, 5-4-52.6; Sonny Durando, Lyndhurst, 5-4-52.2; Dixon Deranek, Rahway, 5-4-51.9; Gil Franke, Ringoes, 4-5-41.9; Bob Manzoni, West Milford, 3-6-46.7; John Forti, Freehold, 2-7-48.5; Ron Vogel, Middlesex, 1-8-39.1. CLASS B — Ed Quigley, Pompton Plains, 4-0-41.4; Bob Manzoni, WestMilford, 3-1-46.5; Vince Yannetti, Bound Brook, 2-2-28.5; Bryan Schneider, Edison, 1-3-28.6; Ed Dalton, Cranford, 0-4-27.4. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 17 DEADEYE HORSESHOES NOW IN FIVE MODELS CLYDESDALES NOW IN LIGHTER WEIGHTS Price Per Price Per Pr.—Up to Pr.—12 Prs. 12 Pairs & Over CLYDESDALES 2# 10 oz., 2# 9 oz, 2# 8 oz, & 2# 7 oz. $27.00/Pr. $20.00/Pr. N.T. 2# 10, 9, 8, 7 oz. $27.00/Pr. $20.00/Pr. REGULAR 2# 8, 7, 6 oz. $27.00/Pr. $20.00/Pr. E-Z GRIP 2# 10, 9, 8, 7 & 6 oz. $32.00/Pr. $25.00/Pr. Prices on all "DEADEYE" f.o.b. point of shipment. Missouri residents add 4.725% sales tax. All "DEADEYES" are dead soft (curved only). All "DEADEYE" are guaranteed against breakage for 2 years from Date of Original Purchase (NOT RE PLACEMENT DATE) Contact (Bill Courtwright ONLY) for special prices on rejects and returned shoes (NO GUARANTEE) DEADEYE Caps Available — $5.00 postpaid W. Courtwright Walter Ray Williams, Jr. P.O. Box 742 c/o Esther Williams Fenton, MO 63026 2550 North Vine Phone: (314) 376-5222 Tucson, AZ 85719 (314) 677-2200 (8-5) Phone: (602) 323-7445 (602) 795-1389 after 6 p.m. For Local NHPA Representative Contact: Game Related National Buyer Edward A. Domey,, P.O. Box 298, Wilkinsonville, Ma 01590 (617) 865-4619 ORDER DIRECT or from NHPA REPRESENTATIVE 18 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 MANNS ON TOP IN HICKORY INN INDOOR MEET AT NEWBURY, OHIO - NOV. 8-9 - J. SPALLER LADIES - SANC. 86-466 Oscar Manns of Painesville, Oh. posted an 8-1-74.7 record to win the Class A in- door tournament held on November 8-9 at the Hickory Inn courts in Newbury, Oh. He had a high game of 91.7. Jeannie Spaller topped the Ladies division with 6-0-61.4. CLASS A MEN — Oscar Manns, 8-1-74.7; Steve Kuchcinski, 7-2-66.5; Max Roseberry, 7-2-66.3; Wayne Luoma, 5-4-68.4; Henry Hostetler, 4-5-62.3; Doc Sargent, 4-5-54.5; Frank Morgan, 3-6-55.9; Joe Kuchcinski, 3-6-54.7; Bob Wells, 2-7-53.0; Joe Mazzuro, 2-7-50.0. CLASS B MEN — Guy Wills, 8-1-57.5; Earl Vansant, 8-1-52.6; Charlie Brotzman, 7-2-46.9; Gordon Miller, 5-3-48.9; Larry Luoma, 4-5-45.0; Jess Fenton, 4-5-44.6; Armond Frabotta, 4-5-42.9; John Lalley, 2-7-44.4; Bill Sammons, 1-8-37.5; John Kovach, 1-8-36.1. CLASS C MEN — Marvin Donaldson, 9-0-46.8; Gary Weiser, 7-2-47.7; Walt Pierce, 7-2-41.0; Ken Fenton, 6-3-39.0; Earl Severson, 4-5-38.4; Joe Raice, 4-5-37.9; Dick Spaller, 4-5-28.0; Bob Allen, 3-6-40.6; Bud Loftus, Sr., 1-8-31.2. CLASS D MEN — Bud Loftus, Jr., 6-1-29.8; Dwaine Ringler, 5-2-36.2; Ford Christian, 5-2-32.1; John Fuduric, 5-2-24.1; Chester Brand, 3-4-27.1; Bob Patton, 3-4-23.9; Dan Palmer, 1-6-13.7; Bob McKinney, 0-7-12.3. CLASS A WOMEN — Jeannie Spaller, 6-0-61.4; Marge Spaller, 4-2-60.0; Lula Peyatt, 2-4-39.4; Bryan Schira, 0-6-38.7. CLASS B WOMEN — Virginia Cotter, 5-0-42.7; Joanne Sopko, 3-2-27.7; Helena Morgan, 3-2-25.2; Marilyn Patton, 2-3-16.1; Margie Palsa, 2-3-14.7. VERMONT SODBUSTERS LEAGUE CLOSES SEASON—SANC. 83-84 Final standings: John Coffey, 37-8; Reid Brewster, 36-9; Beverly Forgues, 351/2-91/2; Ken Downer, 331/2-111/2. Following are a few other statistics. The League pitched 50,050 shoes and 11,448 of those were ringers, so 22.9% of the shoes pitched were ringers. We had twenty-four members and five subs for our fif- teen weeks. We pitched on Tuesday night and played three games of fifty shoes. We had two new pitchers and two new subs. We didn't get rained out at all, so we finish- ed our schedule on time and in all was a great summer. We also played with a ninety percent handicap that seemed to work out quite well. FLORIDA CHAMP, CARL STEINFELDT, STRIKES AGAIN ISLAND LAKE VILLAGE OPEN—ORLANDO—OCT, 4-SANC. 86-9 Overcoming the sweltering 95° heat that melted the best intentions of pitchers from most of Florida's 14 horseshoe clubs, Carl Steinfeldt repeat winner of the State's Class A championship last April, flipped a cool 77.7% match to lead off the FHPA's opening tournament of the 1986-87 at Orlando, Florida October 4. Orlando's Phil Law only challenger close. CLASS A — Steinfeldt, 6-0-77.7; Law, 5-1-58.4; Swarz, 3-3-46.4; Dean, 2-4-47.7; Adams, 2-4-42.1; Edwards, 2-4-41.8; Wilcox, 1-5-36.1. CLASS B — Grubb, 5-1-50.4; Brown, 4-2-36.5; Nightingale, 4-2-37.0; Hall, 3-3-40.3; Houchin, 3-3-38.9; E. Senger, 1-5-38.6; Cullum, 1-5-30.3. —- (Continued) C — Mullet, 6-0-39.8; Koenig, 4-2-34.2; Bush, 4-2-31.1; McKenna, 3-3-32.4; S. Larson, 2-4-29.2; D. Senger, 2-4-28.9; Smith, 0-6-13.4. CLASS D — Ellenberger, 4-2-32.3; Serena, 4-2-27.0; Spray, 4-2-34.0; West, 3-3-30.6; Roberts, 3-3-27.0; Perry, 2-4-25.6; Fleagle, 1-5-24.3. CLASS E — Davey, 4-2-39.3; Monk, 4-2-32.5; Slocum, 4-2-31.9; Alloway, 4-2-21.9; Kinat, 3-3-33.2; Wells, 2-4-17.3; Stute, 0-6-24.5. CLASS F — Northern, 4-1-25.0; Watkins, 4-1-21.6; Weigel, 3-2-22.4; C. Larson, 2-3-20.1; Berrall, 2-3-16.0; Spray, 0-5-12.5. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 19 MICHAUD VICTOR OVER RYAN FOR GREATER LOWELL OPEN TITLE AT DRACUT, MASS. — OCT. 11-12 — SANC. 86-471 CLASS A — Debbie Michaud, 3-2-70.3; Mary Ryan, 3-2-64.2; John Kapnis, 3-2-63.9; Angelo Cieslak, 3-2-61.4; Ed Domey, 2-3-63.9; Bertha Baillargeon, 1-4-56.8. CLASS B — Leon Pauling, 4-1-47.4; John Duffy, 3-2-48.9; Paul Dumont, 3-2-48.1; Dave Martin, 3-2-47.7; Tom Reardon, 2-3-42.8; Sam Raymond, 0-5-39.1. CLASS C — Dennis Vargeletis, 4-1-46.2; Jean Carey, 4-1-61.1; Bill Campbell, 3-2-44.9; Geo. St. Pierre, 3-2-38.5; Harold Gath, 1-4-42.0; Rene Caron, 0-5-35.0. CLASS D — Charlie Tracchia, 5-0-42.5; Ernie Baillargeon, 4-1-40.3; Kevin Weik, 3-2-40.1; Ken Castor, 2-3-38.7; John Shaw, 1-4-27.6; Norm Ricard, 0-5-29.5. CLASS E — Frank Lima, 5-0-27.3; Howard Steward, 4-1-30.1; Tom Mitstifer, 3-2-29.5; Bob Steves, 1-4-25.2; Tom Henley, 1-4-18.0; Dick Gauthier, 1-4-17.7. CLASS F — Tom Matis, 4-1-30.7; Gerald Carey, 4-1-37.2; Dick Campbell, 3-2-33.3; Frank Ryan, 2-3-23.7; Sandy Matis, 1-4-18.2; Bruce Carey Sr., 1-4-15.3. CLASS G — Gene Taylor, 4-1-26.5; Mike Davis, 4-1-29.7; Helen Hollis, 4-1-29.3; Bill Dumont, 2-3-17.5; Bart Sargent, 1-4-19.6; Kevin Cadorette, 0-5-19.6. CLASS H — Linda Digiorgio, 4-0-25.9; Marguerite Castor, 3-1-27.0; Jay Cadorette, 2-2-11.5; Rich Digiorgio, 1-3-9.6; Harold Townsend, 0-4-9.3. JUNIOR CLASS HANDICAP — Bruce Carey Jr., 2-2-12.8; Nick Kremidas, 2-2-7.9; Corey Mor- rison, 2-2-2.6. RESULTS OF 9th ANNUAL STEINFELDT HANDICAP RINGERS ONLY - COUNT-ALL TOURN. - CLEARWATER, FL. - DEC. 5-6 Special Event held at noon and televised was the match between women's cham- pion Debby Michaud and Men's Champion Carl Steinfeldt. Three games, 40 shoes. Carl won the first two and they tied for the third game. Debbie's ringer % was 71.8 and Carl's 85.8. Carl had 103 ringers in 120 shoes and Debbie 86 ringers in 120 shoes. Due to the cold weather in Massachusetts and the fact that Debby was unable to practice up north, our group felt she made a terrific showing. As usual our sponsor "Chief Charlie" came through with $500 prize money for their head to head encounter. 12 groups (74 entrants). Winners over all — Jack Lyons, 240 ringers; Edwin Miller, 239 ringers; Marvin Grubb, 238 ringers; Leo Fitzpatrick, 235 ringers. Group winners — 1. Edwin Fox; 2. John Viar; 3. Fob Fuller; 4. Ray Arthur; 5. Norm Houchin; 6. Lynn Biag; 7. Rick Gyorkos; 8. Lavergne Butcher; 9. Don Pricer; 10. Jack Lyons; 11. Edwin Miller; 12. Earle Morris. SWARTZ WINS HALLOWEEN OPEN - BEVERLY HILLS, FLA. CLASS A — E. Swartz, 5-1-50.3; T. Young, 5-1-56.0; M. Grubb, 4-2-46.1; J. Peterson, 3-4-47.9; R. Cullum, 2-4-47.2; S. Hall, 2-4-41.2; N. Houchin, 0-6-37.8. CLASS B — G. Nightingale, 6-0-47.3; G. Bush, 4-2-40.3; E. Senger, 3-3-41.2; H. Mullett, 3-3-37.5; D. Senger, 3-3-37.5; E. Cote, 2-4-36.6. CLASS C — K. Carson, 4-2-37.4; A. West, 4-2-33.6; C. Richards, 3-3-33.8; D. Jancowski, 3-3-34.8; H. Roberts, 3-3-32.1; R. Ratcliffe, 3-3-28.9; F. Toal, 1-5-27.0. CLASS D — M. Spray, 5-1-35.6; N. Davey, 4-2-38.4; J. Koenig, 4-2-35.8; E. Medernach, 3-3-27.1; J. West, 2-4-32.8; S. Gray, 2-4-35.4; C. Sipp, 1-5-37.0. CLASS E — K. Alio way, 6-0-32.1; C. Kaercher, 4-2-29.7; R. Suter, 4-2-27.0; F. Lindell, 3-3-27.3; P. Wells, 2-4-23.5; B. Rorber, 2-4-22.4. CLASS F — F. Northern, 6-0-26.7; P. Caldwell, 4-2-22.9; M. Gray, 3-3-27.9; D. Rahfeldt, 2-4-29.2; G. Chance, 2-4-27.9; L. Biagi, 2-4-21.3; A. Gritske, 2-4-21.0. CLASS G — K. Taylor, 5-0-25.2; J. Fagan, 4-1-25.2; H. Harrison, 3-2-18.9; N. Gaseau, 2-3-18.7; B. Smith, 1-4-12.9; J. McClellan, 0-5-12.6. CLASS H — L Ridge, Sr., 4-1-17.6; E. Kirk, 4-1-20.1; G. McGraw, 3-2-16.7; F. Spray, 2-3-13.2; L. Davis, 2-3-10.0; M. 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Total Enclosed $._ Stow, Ohio 44224 Shipping & Handling Add $2.75 Credit Card Holder Signature Independent Distributor for X I.M.C., Inc. NHPA MemberJ 22 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 FIRST MISSISSIPPI TOURNAMENT CLASS A — "Cotton" Bosarge, 8-1-30.5; Billy Oaks, 8-1-26.0; Ronnie Harwell, 6-3-27.3. CLASS B — "Moe" Beauguez, 8-1-30.3; Charles Albert, 7-2-28.8; Bob Bruster, 6-3-21.0. CLASS C — Richard Miller, 6-1-26.8; Glen Lawrence, 6-1-14.8; Billy McKnight, 5-2-14.8. CLASS D — Mike Uher, 5-1-15.6; Doyle Pauley, 4-2-18.7; "Speck" Horner, 4-2-14.8. CLASS E — Loyd Jeff coat, 5-1-13.0; Bruce Parker, 5-1-12.7; David Valenzuela, 4-2-6.7. WOMEN CLASS A — Jo Tisbury, 6-1-37.8; Anne Williams, 5-2-35.2; Ursula Horner, 5-2-34.0. WOMEN CLASS B — Sharon Garner, 5-0-27.8; Mary Turner, 3-2-20.4; Melba Mims, 3-2-15.4. WOMEN CLASS C — Fern Weekly, 5-0-14.4; Toby O'Leary, 4-1-18.4; Lil Baxley, 2-3-12.0. DANNY ERBE WINS PORTER PAINT MEET AT WICHITA, KS. CLASS A — Danny Erbe, 8-1-69.6; Elwyn Cooper, 8-1-77.4; Charles Kilgore, 8-1-70.7; Ron Martin, 5-4-63.3; Ron Frederick, 4-5-65.1; Vern Valdois, 3-6-65.7; Jesse Hobbs, 3-6-60.3; Bob Outt, 3-6-50.8; Alden Allbaugh, 2-7-53.8. CLASS B — Ralph Funk, 7-2-51.9; George Buche, 6-3-53.7; Leroy Fraley, 6-3-53.0; Larry Fordyce, 6-3-47.8; Les Gertzen, 6-3-46.3; Chuck Arnold, 5-4-47.3; Jerry Kahle, 4-5-47.8; Bob Long, 3-6-46.5; Lei and Johnson, 2-7-40.3. CLASS C — Wayne Shelinbarger, 8-1-46.1; Bob Conquest, 8-1-45.5; Bill Whitley, 7-2-44.1; Dale Blandin, 6-3-40.9; Ray Bolinger, 6-3-38.7; Bud Green, 4-5-36.4; Gene Dixon, 3-6-33.3; Larry Aue, 2-7-31.4; George Green, 1-8-27.2. CLASS D — Dick Kinney, 8-1-30.0; Harold Keener, 7-2-32.0; Eddie Haupt, 6-3-31.4; Vic Locke, 6-3-28.8; Rick Roles, 5-4-32.2; Bill Keopsel, 5-4-23.8; Herb Flickenger, 4-5-25.8; Leon Council, 3-6-24.1; Roily Duerkson, 1-7-18.5. WALTER RAY WILLIAMS VISITS BATAVIA, NEW YORK By MIKE DIMARTINO I have never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I am looking forward to. My name is Mike DiMartino from Churchville, NY and I thought maybe the enclosed data would be a good article material for the Digest. Our great sport has afforded me the opportunity to pitch against and meet some of the most wonderful people in the world. There are none better in any sport like horseshoe people. One of these is one that I am especially proud to know and it is my special friend Walter Ray Williams. We have pitched against each other in tournament play 6 times so far and we are 3 wins each. I extended my friend Walter a challenge that when he came to Rochester, NY for the Kodak Bowl- ing Tournament, that we engage in a horseshoe and bowling Fun Day. He called me and accepted. The date was set for Nov. 1st and what a wonderful day it turned out to be. We had about 250 people who came and watched. Horseshoe pit- chers and bowlers traveled from all over New York State to see this event. With Walter's permission this was billed as a "Fun Day," a chance for all to meet the real Walter Ray Williams. A chance for all to see, meet, shake his hand and take pictures with this find champion. The Fun Day was held in my hometown of Batavia, NY at Mancuso's Bowling The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 23 WILLIAMS VISITS — (Continued) Lanes. (This is about 30 miles from Rochester.) We pitched horseshoes first, the best 2 out of 6 games on portable courts in the parking lot. Walter was great. He pitched 2 80% games and defeated me 35-15, 35-12. Then we bowled 3 games for total pins. I had the good fortune on this day (since I'm just a once a week 190 avg. bowler) to bowl 659 to his 645. My goal was accomplished for this Fun Day, not to see who was the best at anything, and there is no doubt that Walter is, but all had a chance to see and meet this fine young man who we all see week after week on national TV. To cap off this event, Walter did wind up in the TV finals for the Kodak Invitational Bowling Tournament the following weekend and he had the sports commentators Earl Anthony and Jay Randolf mention on TV about our bowling and horseshoe challenge. Enclosed is a picture of me presenting Walter with a bronzed shoe to com- memorate the day. His comment was when I presented him the shoe, "An American shoe." I thought it would be fitting to give "Deadeye" an American shoe. No pun in- tended. ESHPA CHAMPIONSHIPS - BISHOP, CALIF. - OCT. 12 CLASS A — Blackie Harms, Shoshone, 6-1-59.7; Bill Cork, Shoshone, 5-2-54.0; Glen Riley, Big Pine, 5-2-47.7; Byron Cork, Nevada, 3-4-52.3; Tom McQueen, Bishop, 3-4-48.0; Joe Wilkerson, Bishop, 3-4-46.7; John Mason, Bishop, 2-5-44.2; Bob Morris, Bishop, 1-6-38.7. CLASS B — Bill Turner, Bishop, 7-0-39.7; Alan Steele, Crowley Lk., 5-2-36.6; Ivan Davis, Bishop, 4-3-35.3; Jerome LaFrombois, 4-3-33.2; George Jeff, Bishop, 4-3-29.5; Bert Gehrt, Bishop, 3-4-38.3; Bill Perry, Bishop, 1-6-28.3; Gordan Loveall, No. Ca., 0-7-18.3. CLASS C — Daniel Jeff, Bishop, 8-1-27.5; Harris Riggins, Sr., Bishop, 8-1-25.9; Steve Mcqueen, Bishop, 8-1-21.3; Jim Bolenbaugh, Bishop, 6-2-14.0; Jay LaFrombois, Bishop, 4-5-10.7; Keith Doughtie, Bishop, 3-6-12.2; Steve Oglesby, Bishop, 3-6-9.9; Steve Johnston, Bishop, 2-7-10.8; Floyd Baird, Bishop, 2-7-10.0; Greg Davenport, Bishop, 1-8-12.0. WOMENS CLASS — Sallie Cline, Bishop, 8-0-50.0; Dorothy Yeager, Bishop, 7-1-34.7; Becky Manuelito, Bishop, 5-2-29.5; Betty McQueen, Bishop, 5-3-26.7; Sandra Hernandez, Bishop, 3-5-24.3; Jolene Gustie, Bishop, 2-5-18.6; Wilman LaFrombois, 2-6-15.8; Brigit Cline, Bishop, 1-6-15.4; Vicki Oglesby,Bishop, I T. SOUTHERN UTAH CHAMPIONSHIP WON BY OHMS - 86-135 The Southern Utah Championship Title was reclaimed again this year by Dennis Ohms. Ohms had to win a three way playoff over J.J. Steffen and Gary Gilbert to win back the crown. The Junior Crown went to David Andelin for his fourth straight year. CLASS A — Dennis Ohms, 6-1-46.1; Gary Gilbert, 4-2-42.5; J.J. Steffen, 4-2-28.5; George Sarkis, 2-3-35.9; Nober Zuniga, 1-4-36.7; Wilford Andelin, 0-5-23.5. CLASS B — Rose Johnny, 5-0-54.5; Robert Tibbs, 4-1-39.0; Doc Hildebrand, 3-2-33.0; Gib Mit- chell, 1-4-30.5; Jason Bundy, 1-4-28.5; Garth Bundy, 1-4-28.0. CLASS C — Elwin Marguardson, 6-2-28.8; Dale Sorenson, 3-3-35.0; Shirley Steffen, 3-3-30.0; Art Woodard, 3-3-26.3; Lorin Condie, 2-3-31.0; Tuff Moles, 1-4-25.5. CLASS D — Lew Brown, 5-2-27.9; Doyle Swallow, 3-3-25.0; Bob Langston, 3-2-25.8; Don Howell, 2-3-27.5; Carole Marguardson, 2-3-25.5; Neldon Christensen, 2-3-25.0. CLASS E — Verle Leavitt, 5-0-31.0; Doug Liston, 4-1-34.5; Kent Pendleton, 3-2-32.5; Viola Fawcett, 2-3-26.0; Clark Fawcett, 1-4-22.5; L.D. Alldredge, 0-5-18.0. CLASS F — Clint Gentry, 4-1-21.0; Russell Johnny, 3-2-21.0; Keith Landis, 3-2-20.5; Gene Brown, 2-3-24.0; Afton Fawcett, 2-3-15.5; Merlin Bundy, 1-4-11.0. CLASS G — Dan Haycock, 5-0-18.0; Ken Fawcett, 3-2-15.0; Kevin Alldredge, 3-2-12.5; Allen Heaton, 2-3-16.5; Russell Bundy, 1-4-8.5; Doug Alger, 1-4-8.0. JR. A — David Andelin, 3-0-34.8; Cameron Humphreys, 2-1-25.7; Gabe Ohms, 1-2-25.3; Lloyd Blake, 0-3-20.6. JR. B — Tory Gilbert, 7-1-12.5; Jenny Ohms, 6-2-10.7; Seth Ohms, 4-3-5.8; Penny Bundy, 4-3-5.0; Belinda Bundy, 3-4-6.7; Sandra Howell, 3-4-5.4; Dawn, Howell, 2-5-4.2. JR. C — Corey Baumgartner, 6-0-5.8; Liliann Johnny, 3-3-.8; Clifton Johnny, 3-3-.0. 24 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 APPLICATION FOR 1987 W.T. HOUSING ACCOMODATIONS JULY 27 — AUGUST 8, 1987 The Housing Committee will make hotel assignments upon receipt of this official housing ap- plication, provided that this application is properly completed. All rooms are assigned on a "first come -first serve" basis. If the committee is unable to honor your choices of hotels, it will select accommodations that are closest to your choice. All requests submitted must be on this form. Do not contact hotel individually. They will not accept any direct reservations. Cut-off date for reser- vation requests is July 10, 1987. Mail to: 1987 WHT Housing, Eau Claire Area Convention & Tourism Bureau, 2127 Brackett Avenue, Eau Claire, Wise. 54701. CAMPING SELECTION: Please indicate your site preference below. A $20.00 deposit must be in- cluded to guarantee your site reservation. Credit cards are not being accepted for camp reserva- tions. Please make your check or money order for the deposit payable to: Eau Claire Horseshoe Club. You will receive a confirmation from the site for which you have been assigned. • KampO'Klare • Hobbs Ice Center • Carson Park Please indicate the number of sites required. . ARRIVAL DATE: ARRIVAL TIME: DEPARTURE DATE: HOTEL SELECTION: Please indicate your accommodation preference below. A $50.00 advance deposit for each room must be included with this form or your credit card number indicated in order to guarantee your room reservation. Please make yoqr check or money order for the deposit payable to: Eau Claire Horseshoe Club. You will receive a confirmation from the hotel for which you have been assigned. First Choice Hotel Second Choice Hotel Third Choice Hotel Fourth Choice Hotel ARRIVAL DATE: ARRIVAL TIME: DEPARTURE DATE: NUMBER OF ROOMS REQUIRED: (Please indicate the number of rooms per typ)e) Single (1 person 1 bed) Double (2 persons 1 bed) Double/Double (2 persons 2 beds) LIST BELOW THE NAMES OF PEOPLE OCCUPYING EACH ROOM/CAMPSITE CREDIT CARD GUARANTEE: • Visa • MasterCard • American Express Card Number Expiration Date Mail Confirmation to: Name Telephone Number Address City/State/Zip The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 25 1987 WORLD TOURNAMENT HOUSING EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN Antlers Motel $30-38 $38-40 Badger Motel $24 $26 (1 bed, 2 people) Hwy 53 near Shopko $28 (2 beds, 2 people) Chippewa Falls $35 (2 beds, 4 people) Weekly rates available Best Western $40 $40 ($5 each additional person) White House Motel Civic Center Inn $42 $44 (1 bed, 2 people) *Headquarters Hotel $47 (2 beds, 2 people) Eau Claire Motel $25 $26 (1 bed, 2 people) $32 (2 beds, 2 people) $37 (2 beds, 4 people) Evenox Motel $25 $28 (1 bed, 2 people) $32 (2 beds, 2 people) $36 (2 beds, 4 people) Excel Inn $26.50 $37.50 Garton's Motel $22 $26 (1 bed, 2 people) $30 (2 beds, 2 people) Weekly rates available Heritage Motel $22 $26 (1 bed, 2 people) $30 (2 beds, 2 people) Holiday Inn $42 $47 Howard Johnson's $34 $44 (1 bed, 2 people) $47 (2 beds) Maple Manor $29 $31 (1 bed, 2 people) $34 (2 beds, 2 people) Midway Motor Lodge $42 $47 Ramada Inn $39 $39 (1-4 people) Roadstar Inn $29 $36 (2 people) ($3 each additional person) Super 8 Motel $27 $31 (1 bed, 2 people) $35 (2 beds, 2 people) Westgate Motel $31.50 $35 1436 N. Clairemont Avenue Weekly rates available *The above prices do not include a 7% city and 5% statei 1tax . CAMPING FACILITY NO HOOKUP ELECTRIC HOOKUP Kamp O'Klare $9.50 $10.75 $11.50 — Water $12.75 — Water/Sewer Weekly rate, 7th day free. Hobbs Ice Center $4 *Only self-contained units $7 Carson Park Courts $4 *Only self-contained units $7 *For additional Housing information call 715/836-7680. 26 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 City Map Welcome to Eau Claire The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 27 1986 NHPA JUNIOR SCHOLASTIC HONOR SOCIETY Scholastic Member Age Club & State Grade Avg. STEVEN BARNES 15 Independence Jr. HL, Missouri A+ KERRIE PREISLER 13 Riverside Jr. H.L., Texas A+ MICHAEL MORSE 13 Candor Jr. H.L., New York A+ Lisa Smaistrla 14 Riverside Jr. H.L., Texas A Richie Domel 13 Riverside Jr. H.L., Texas A William Gerke 12 Riverside Jr. H.L., Texas A Carman Fall 16 Pioneer H.C., New York A Jeffrey Lowry 12 Riverside Jr. H.L., Texas A Lynna Kacal 12 Riverside Jr. H.L., Texas A Jeffrey Gerdes 16 Jolly Ringers H.L., Nebraska A Laurie Crachow 15 Pioneer H.C., New York A David Andellin 15 Mt. Pleasant HPA, Utah A- Dawn Howell 12 Mt. Pleasant HPA, Utah A- William Howe 15 Candor Jr. H.L., New York B+ Deborah Bestul 15 Eau Claire H.C., Wisconsin B+ Joey Polak 12 Riverside Jr. H.L., Texas B+ Michelle Fankhauser 15 Chadron H.C., Nebraska B+ Dana Bedard 13 Sodbusters H.C., Vermont B+ Ronald Smaistrla 12 Riverside Jr. H.L., Texas B+ Wendy Hough 14 Riverside Jr. H.L., Texas B+ Crystal Blackwell 14 Ellis County HPA, Oklahoma B+ Jason Shipp 15 Paulding County HC, Georgia B+ Jeffrey Hart 17 Independence Jr. H.L., Missouri B Brian Massey 15 Independence Jr. H.L., Missouri B Christopher Cavness 12 Riverside Jr. H.L., Texas B Craig Chizek 16 Chadron H.C., Nebraska B Jeffrey Bell 14 Independence Jr. H.L., Missouri B Donald Leirman 15 Denver Metro H.C., Colorado B Charles Keller 16 Denver Metro H.C., Colorado B Steven Bruens Jr. 14 Hoopston HPA, Illinois B Tony Hankins 16 Metro H.C., Kentucky B- Jeffrey Fankhauser 13 Chadron II. C. , Nebraska B- Jerome Karasak 12 Riverside Jr. H.L., Texas B- Sandra Howell 15 Mt. Pleasant HPA, Utah B- Jeffrey Craft 14 Ellis County HPA, Oklahoma B- The above listed youngsters, have shown their dedication to the NHPA by participating in fully sanctioned NHPA programs, and still maintaining a scholastic grade average of a B- or better. Though many felt a B- average was too high, 28% of the total juniors participating in 1986 made this listing, and of those 12 years and older who were eligible, over 70% made the listing. These youngsters are true representatives of the NIIPA. THe following members of the NHPA's Sanctioned League Program have made the National Top Ten for the 1986 playing year. It is with great pride that we list them for their achievements in 1986. JUNIOR NATIONAL TOP 10 - SANCTIONED LEAGUE High High Ringer High Point RLnger Game NAME AGE STATE Perc. Game Avg. Game Over Jeffrey Chumchall 11 Texas 65.9% 129,J 109.0 80% Tony Hankins 16 Kentucky 65.7% 136 107.5 80% 178.5 Pts 28 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 JUNIOR — (Continued) Steven Barnes 15 Missouri 57,.7 % 124 98,. 0 78% 120, 30/ Douglas Macha 10 Texas 52,.3 % 123 99,. 0 76% Jeffrey Hart 17 Missouri 50,.5 % 122 92,. 5 76% 125,,5 % Trey Kebuna 11 Texas 49,.0 % 110 88,. 0 70% 121,,0 % William Howe 15 New York 47,.5 % — -- 75% Michael Davidson 11 Oklahoma 43,.1 % 100 79,, 0 58% Brian Massey 15 Missouri 37,.2 % 101 70,. 6 56% -- Jeffrey Lanham 15 Oklahoma — — 95 65,, 0 56% 122,,1 % Richard Domel 13 Texas — — 63,. 0 Wayne Bell 14 Mass.» 104 -- 60% 196 Pnts Gregory David Minnesota — — -- 176,. 1 Pts Ricky David Minnesota — — 175,. 8 Pts Chris Cavness 12 Texas — — 174,, 0 Pts William Gerke 12 Texas — — -- 174,, 0 Pts Paul Johnson Missouri — — -- 173,. 0 Pts Tory Gilbert 11 Utah — — -- 172,. 0 Pts Jerome Karasak 12 Texas — — 172,, 0 Pts Timothy Gait 17 New York 36,.3 % 65% 128,.7 % Jeffrey Fankhauser 13 Nebraska — — 55% — Teddy Cole 10 New York — — 125,,6 % Michael Cole 11 New York — — 122,.7 % Thomas Crago 14 Indiana --• — 121,.6 % Deborah Bestul 15 Wisconsin 47,.4 % 64% 116,.6 % Lori Pruitt 12 Oklahoma — — 18% 174,. 0 Pts Brenda Engelhardt 11 Texas 17,.0 % 47% 173,. 0 Pts Lisa Smaistrla 14 Texas 33,.0 % 50% — Celeste Polak 10 Texas 16,,5 % -- 40% 123,,5 % Michelle Fankhauser 15 Nebraska 14,.0 % 30% — Angela Lowry 11 Texas 13,.2 % -- 24% 115,,8 % Kerrie Preisler 13 Texas 11,.1 % 18% Lynna Kacal 12 Texas 10,,0 % -- Wendy Hough 14 Texas 9,.8 % 20% Robin Beseda 10 Texas 8,.5 % 20% 113,,1 % Cyndi Merrill 15 New York — — 22% — Billie Jean Polak 7 Texas — — 20% 117,.0 % Sherrae Veroeven 16 Minnesota — — 18% 110,.0 % Jamie Polak 9 Texas — — -- 17% 112,.6 % Vickie Blackwell 17 Oklahoma — — -- 105,,2 % NHPA SANCTIONED LEAGUE PROGRAM - 1986 - TOP 10 Those members of the NHPA making this listing are registered members of a sanctioned Club or League of the NHPA, with all stats being verified as accurate by the respective Directors of each Club. To make this national listing a person is pitching against over 5,000 other pitchers, those being NHPA Champions, Professional pitchers, and amatuer novice pitchers, and with some of each making this listing. Horseshoes is the only sport, with a nationally recognized sanction- ing body where this can happen or is even permitted as a part of a National Program. This is the N.H.P.A. High High High Ringer Point High Ringer Point Ringer STATE/PITCHER/CARD NUMBER Perc . Avg. Game Game Over Over* COLORADO: John Huntzinger N2628 183.4 FL0RJDA: James Hurst NO 7 78 129.0 Earl I-Iartman N0775 193.0 ILLINOIS: Vida Marit L3698 103.0 INDIANA: Ray French L0399 135.0% Walter Peters L0435 134.0% Deborah Taulbee L.0463 131.6% IOWA: Wilbert Foelske N4438 130,0 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 29 NHPA SANCTIONED — (Continued) KENTUCKY: Randy Hankins N4941 187.5 MARYLAND t Larry Gibson N5131 185.0 MASSACHUSETTS: Deborah Michaud KOI 02 69.4% 85.0% W.M Allain L4367 85.0% John Belsito NO 093 85.0% Edward Domey N0C05 35.0% William Garhela N0722 135.8% Sharon Mason L3022 134.4% Joy Veraat MO 717 130.2% MINNESOTA: Judy Bjorlin L3731 55.7% MISSOURI: Loree Meirer N7518 61 .0% 80.0% Dave Meadows L3504 183.0 Greg Bunk L2195 139.4% Lee Rogers N7126 137.2% Roger Frank L2157 134.9% Ronald Adams M7135 135.0% NEW YORK: Ruth Hangen N 68.3% 115.0 136.0 88.0% Lorraine Thomas N 60.7% 80.0% Kelly Sullivan L1893 193.0 Seanna Baggett L1891 187.0 Annette Pelletier L1879 183.0 Vince Hodge L2843 183.0 Rod Pratt N9377 183.0 Carol Hewitt N9509 75.0% Roger Cornell L2338 134.0% William Edwards L2777 - 133.9% Lorie Gaylor L1489 133.0% Helyn Wilson Ll 476 132.0% Sherrie Barr N2331 130.0% Madeline Moore Ll 481 130.0% OHIO: Oscar Manns N0529 74.2% 123.0 142.0 92.0% Floyd Plumb N0236 69.0% 114.0 133.0 86.0% Greg Bean N0533 109.0 Ansil Copeland NO 214 109.0 Wayne Louma Sr. NO 547 108.0 Nial Beck N0623 130.0 OKLAHOMA: Lynda Frederick N9846 64.0% 82.0% Evelyn Johnson N9814 55.1% 78.0% Ada Loucks N9848 188.0 129.9% Barbara Goff N9816 187.0 PENNSYLVANIA: Daniel Beshore N10259 71.0% 86.0% Peter McCollum Ml 0324 64.9% TEXAS: 84.0% William Campbell Nl2137 64.1% 129.0 Coke Bfiwker Nl2102 64.0% 86.0% Diana Polak Ml 2062 61.8% 130.0 82.0% Bonnie Bundich L0527 186.2 VIRGINIA: Joseph Ray Nl 1146 108.0 WEST VIRGINIA: Allen Withrow Nl1523 68.6% 113.9 133.0 84.0% Joseph Ray N13561 67.6% 113.5 136.0 88.0% Joseph Cochran Nil 543 64.8% 110.1 Jerry Wykle Nl1522 63.9% 110.1 WISCONSIN: Jane Smith Nl1626 57.6% 75.0% Lorraine Sternberg Nil 728 57.1% 80.0% VERMONT: Connie Selleck N10933 129.0% 30 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 BEARDALL SENIOR CENTER DEDICATION TOURNAMENT SANCTION NO. 86-9, ORLANDO — NOVEMBER 22 Responding to the call of the Orlando Recreation Bureau to help dedicate the City's new Beardall Senior Center, 56 pitchers from 10 of the FHPA's 14 clubs turned out to fill all of the 12 courts with 8 classes of 7 pitchers each, November 22. Winners agreed in praising the Bureau's Jim Rousomanoff and Donna Brewer for the "unusually pretty and useful" trophies added to the Club's cash and Thanksgiving Dinner Awards. CLASS A — Steinfeldt, Clearwater, 6-0-83.5; Duester, Orlando, 5-1-57.5; Madren, Orlando, 4-2-56.0; B. Steinfeldt, Clearwater, 3-3-64.0; Young, Titusville, 2-4-51.5; Adams, Titusville, 1-5-50.5; Law, Orlando, 0-6-44.5. CLASS B — Shippee, Titusville, 5-1-49.0; Gyorkos, Sarasota, 5-1-54.0; Wilcox, Winter Haven, 4-2-47.0; Clement, St. Cloud, 2-4-50.2; Brown, Winter Haven, 2-4-43.5; Gallant, St. Cloud, 2-4-53.0; Steifel, Sebring, 1-5-37.0. CLASS C — Hall, Beverly Hills, 5-1-46.5; Jacques, Titusville, 4-2-40.0; Hoban, Winter Haven, 4-2-49.0; McDonald, Club (?), 3-3-35.5; Mullet, Sarasota, 2-4-38.0; S. Larson, St. Cloud, 2-4-33.0; Cummings, Lake Worth, 1-5-34.0. CLASS D — Koenig, Orlando, 4-3-41.0; Roberts, Apopka, 4-2-40.0; Davey, Apopka, 4-2-39.0; Ratcliff, Beverly Hills, 4-2-40.0; McKenna, Orlando, 3-3-38.5; Slocum, Sebring, 2-4-25.0; Wilinson, St. Cloud, 1-5-35.0. CLASS E — Alloway, Beverly Hills, 5-1-33.0; Cummings, Winter Haven, 4-2-27.0; Jancoski, Beverly Hills, 4-2-26.0; C. Monk, St. Cloud, 3-3-25.0; Kinat, Orlando, 3-3-30.0; West, Winter Haven, 2-4-28.0; Barker, Apopka, 1-5-23.0. CLASS F — AI les (club unreported), 6-0-34.7; Perry, Orlando, 5-1-33.0; Gambrel (club unreported), 4-2-28.5; Ellenberger, Winter Haven, 2-4-20.0; Sutor (club unreported), 2-4-20.0; Rahfeldt, Apopka, 2-4-25.0; Kaercha, Hernando, 1-5-28.0. CLASS G — Watkins, Watkins, 6-0-34.3; Harrison, Clearwater, 4-2-25.0; Schultz, St. Cloud, 4-2-30.2; Ward, Titusville, 3-3-34.0; Manley, Orlando, 2-4-22.0; Fleagle, St. Cloud, 1-5-21.4; Berrall, Orlando, 1-5-23.0. CLASS H — S. Monk, St. Cloud, 4-2-28.0; Espitee, Ellsmere, 4-2-26.0; Estes, Orlando, 3-3-24.0; Backstrom, Orlando, 3-3-23.0; Magner, Orlando, 3-3-19.0; Mahafey (club unreported), 3-3-20.8; Smith, Orlando, 1-5-18.0. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TOURNAMENT ACTION EMILY WEEKS OPEN — SAN DIEGO — AUG. 3 — SANC. 86-151 — GROUP 1 — Ed Arionus, Westminster, 7-1-65.9; Joe Gamble, San Diego, 6-2-57.0; Tad Besemer, San Diego, 5-2-55.8; Robert Hudson, La Jolla, 3-4-51.0; Pat Brady, Torrance, 3-4-48.4; Dave Koch, Santee, 3-4-46.2; Carl Grabow, Chula Vista, 2-5-44.6; Bob Wells, Lakeside, 0-7-31.3. GROUP 2 — Bob Austin, Escondido, 8-1-47.5; David McCandles, San Diego, 7-2-40.7; Bill Ponder, San Diego, 6-2-38.0; Frank O'Brien, Escondido, 5-3-38.8; Bruce Webb, Lake Cuyamaca, 4-4-29.6; Paul Bellah, San Diego, 2-6-33.9; Betty Papousek, San Diego, 2-6-29.3; Gary Camren, El Cajon, 2-6-25.8; Fred Craven, Bellflower, 1-7-24.1. GROUP 3 — Craig Laughlin, San Diego, 7-2-31.8; Ernie Knorp, Goleta, 6-3-30.6; Ed Agner, Beau- mont, 5-3-32.1; Smokey Anderson, Burbank, 4-4-30.9; Peter Trejo, Vista, 4-4-24.7; George Farrell, Apple Valley, 3-5-24.6; Joe Holder, Yucaipa, 3-5-24.0; Larry Ford, San Diego, 3-5-21.9; Jack Butler, San Diego, 2-6-17.5.. GROUP 4 — Carolyn Webb, Lake Cuyamaca, 7-0-25.0; John Ely, Lancaster, 6-1-23.2; Jerry Jackson, San Diego, 5-2-20.0; Graden Sells, Glendora, 4-3-20.4; Loretta Chaney, Altadena, 3-4-7.1; Ralph Alvine, Chula Vista, 2-5-13.9; Beverly Agner, Beaumont, 1-6-7.8; Jody Gamble, San Diego, 0-7-6.1. LOUIS DEAN DOUBLES - SAN DIEGO - AUG. 3 - SANC. 151 — Paul Bellah-Jack Butler, 9-0; Joe Gamble-Jerry Jackson, 7-2; Walt Brophy-Pet Wojtyszyn, 7-2; Bob Wells-Larry Carroll, 4-5; Ernie Knorp-Gary Camren, 4-5; Bill Ponder-Gay Rios, 4-5; Fred Craven-Peter Trejo, 3-6; Mike Moyer- George Farrell, 3-6; Dave Koch-Ralph Alvine, 3-6; Betty Papousek-Graden Sells, 1-8. ESPERANZA OPEN HCP — EXNARD — AUG. 9 — SANC. 86-156 — GROUP 1 — Don Gregson, Crestline, 7-1-55.3; Chuck Dunning, Corona, 6-2-46.4; Diane Lopez, Santa Barbara, 5-3-62.1; Ray Silva, Santa Barbara, 5-3-41.1; Frank Esperanza, Oxnard, 4-4-39.9; Joe Dawsey, Oxnard, 3-5-44.0; Steve Silva, Santa Barbara, 3-5-41.0; Jeff Weaver, Santa Barbara, 2-6-34.3; Nick Ihli, Oxnard, 1-7-42.0. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 31 SOUTHERN CALIF. - (Continued) GROUP 2 — Ernie Knorp, Goleta, 9-0-34.8; Herb Hoover, Camarillo, 5-3-31.8; Tim Taylor, Oxnard, 5-3-34.8; Smokey Anderson, Burbank, 5-3-28.2; Dave Rodriquez, Santa Barbara, 5-3-32.2; Karen Rowbury, Santa Barbara, 4-4-24.1; Ron Fitzmorris, Port Hueneme, 3-5-16.2; Loretta Chaney, Altadena, 1-7-6.7; Jerry Jackson, San Diego, 0-8-12.2. GROUP A — Don Gregson, Crestline, 8-0-56.4; Jack Holloway, Thousand Oaks, 7-1-44.0; Frank Morales, Santa Barbara, 5-3-36.8; Bruce Webb, Lake Cuyamaca, 4-4-37.2; Ray Silva, Santa Bar- bara, 4-4-33.9; Diane Lopez, Santa Barbara, 3-5-60.9; Ernie Knorp, Goleta, 3-5-31.3; Steve silva, San- ta Barbara, 1-7-33.4; Herb Hoover, Camarillo, 1-7-26.7. GROUP B — Carolyn Webb, Lake Cuyamaca, 7-0-29.5; Carman Fallara, Camarillo, 5-2-25.6; Dave Rodriquez, Santa Barbara, 5-2-30.7; Ron Fitzmorris, Port Hueneme, 4-3-16.1; Smokey Ander- son, Burbank, 4-3-29.1; Jerry Jackson, San Diego, 2-5-14.1; Mike Weichel, Costa Mesa, 1-6-13.5; Loretta Chaney, Altadena, 0-7-3.3. H. STANDARD OPEN — ORANGE — SANC. 86-149 — Jack Schoonover, Orange, 6-0-41.7; Harry Crain, No. Hollywood, 4-2-32.2; Jim Mudram Sr., Long Beach, 4-2-27.7; Art Amador, Los Alamitos, 2-4-31.3; Harold Redding, Burbank, 2-4-26.0; Mert McWhirter, Anaheim, 2-4-25.0; Harold Finnern, Long Beach, 2-4-23.0. SOUTHERN CALIF. SEASON'S TOURNAMENT ACTIVITY ESTON BROWN OPEN — SOUTH GATE — SANC. 86-145 — GROUP 1 — Ronnie Simmons, Homeland, 6-0-65.1; Ed Arionus, Westminster, 4-2-59.9; Eston Brown, Anaheim, 4-2-59.0; Bob Austin, Escondido, 3-3-50.0; Jim Atwell, Los Angeles, 2-4-51.5; Pat Brady, Torrance, 1-5-44.9; Les Burroughs, Perris, 1-5-43.0. GROUP 2 — Art Amador, Los Alamitos, 5-0-40.2; Bob McDonald, Florida, 3-2-40.6; Jim Mudra Jr., Whittier, 3-2-37.1; Art Nugent, Fullerton, 2-3-38.9; Earl Kerr, Laguna Hills, 1-4-34.2; Greg Simmons, Homeland, 1-4-30.3. GROUP 3 — Peter Trejo, Vista, 6-0-33.9; Jack Schoonover, Orange, 4-2-34.1; Smokey Anderson, TED ALLEN HORSESHOES An original professional shoe. Still the very best pro- fessional shoe — Designed by a Champion — Used by many Champions — Not all users will become cham- pions, but by throwing ALLEN'S, you know that you've performed your best. The designed features were invented by TED ALLEN, a 10 time world champion. He has made world records over and over with them. The design was a leader. After years it came to be a trend as a guideline in shoe equipment. You can't go wrong in using them. 1045 LINDEN AVENUE BOULDER, COLORADO 80302 § 32 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 SOUTHERN CALIF. — (Continued) Burbank, 3-3-33.6; Harry Crain, No. Hollywood, 3-3-32.6; Harold Redding, Burbank, 3-3-29.9; Fred Craven, Bellflower, 1-5-23.0; Jim Mudra Sr., Long Beach, 1-5-20.8. GROUP 4 — Fred Koch, Long Beach, 4-1-25.8; Bob Vatter, Long Beach, 3-2-18.8; George Ferry, Lakewood, 3-2-24.8; Harold Finnern, Long Beach, 3-2-23.7; Graden Sells, Glendora, 2-3-19.5; Loret- ta Chaney, Altadena, 0-5-2.6. BORON DOUBLES — BORON, CALIF. — SANC. 86157 — GROUP 1 — Ed St. Pierre, Jerry Fleming, 6-1; Steve Silva, Steve Burgess, 5-2; Tony Ramirez, Paul Waller, 4-3; Terry Mundy, Vicky Oglesby, 4-3; David Rodriquez, Bruce Pruyne, 3-4; Louis Strauss, Steve Abt, 2-5; Fred Briand, Tom- my Marshall, 2-5; Darrell Lamoureaux, Nancy Lamoureaux, 2-5. GROUP D — Darryl Callier, Dan Evans, 6-1; Victor Lamoureaux, Jim Dow, 5-2; Bonnie Marshall, John Ely, 5-2; Dorothy Yeager, Bob Brun, 5-2; Jerry Gallegas, Shannon Youngblood, 4-3; Allen Young blood, Pat Connelly, 1-6; Jim Witzig, Sherri Marshall, 1-6; John Green, Rick Youngblood, 1-6. BUDWEISER OPEN — BISHOP, CALIF. SANC. 86-157 — GROUP A — Walter R. Williams Jr., Stockton, 6-0-82.5; Jeffery Williams, Chino, 4-2-65.1; Jerry Schneider, Anaheim, 4-2-62.9; Byron Cork, Shoshone, 4-2-50.0; Jonathan Williams, Chino, 2-4-58.3; Jim Eozzo, Los Angeles, 1-5-49.0; Joe Wilkerson, Bishop, 0-6-45.6. GROUP B — Lupe Henry, Cathedral City, 7-0-57.9; Barbara Dow, Capistrano Beach, 5-2-51.1; Nathan Williams, Chino, 4-3-51.0; Tom McQueen, Bishop, 4-3-49.3; Norm Cone, Huntington Beach, 3-4-48.2; Steve Silva, Santa Barbara, 2-5-47.9; Ken Lamb, Norwalk, 2-5-46.3; Darrell Lamoureaux, Boron, 1-6-42.8. GROUP C — Bob Morris, Bishop, 5-1-47.1; Glen Riley, Big Pine, 4-2-41.6; Frank Morales, Santa Barbara, 4-2-38.3; Sallie Cline, Bishop, 3-3-43.2; Ron Kecskes, Fontana, 3-3-39.5; Bill Yeager, Bishop, 2-4-38.4; Don Beasley, Holtville, 0-6-30.7. GROUP D — Kevin Kecskes, Fontana, 6-1-44.2; Gary Emerick, Bishop, 5-2-36.3; True Everhart, Bishop, 5-2-33.7; Alan Steele, Crowley Lake, 4-3-28.9; Bert Gehrt, Bishop, 3-4-33.2; Paige Penn- ington, Stockton, 2-5-24.7; Ron Parsley, Bishop, 2-5-24.4; Wally Shipley, Newport Beach, 1-6-24.5. GROUP E — Ivan Davis, Bishop, 7-0-37.0; Bob Kittle, Crowley Lake, 5-2-34.8; Ed Agner, Beau- mont, 5-2-33.2; Darryl Caillier, Boron, 4-3-31.2; Dave Rodriquez, Santa Barbara, 3-4-27.3; Mike Young, Bishop, 3-4-23.9; Steve Everhart, Bakersfield, 1-6-22.1; Jay LaFrombois, Bishop, 0-7-15.8. GROUP F — Dorothy Yeager, Bishop, 7-0-38.0; Ray Hailey, Bishop, 5-2-31.7; Bill Perry, Bishop, 4-3-29.5; Victor Lamoureaux, Boron, 4-3-28.5; George Jeff, Bishop, 3-4-25.0; John Green, Boron, 3-4-23.8; Daniel Jeff, Bishop, 2-5-18.3; Gifford Turner, Bishop, 0-7-13.4. GROUP G — Jerome LaFrombois, Bishop, 6-1-37.5; Jim Dow, Capistrano Beach, 5-2-30.0; Allen Youngblood, Boron, 4-3-26.4; Betty McQueen, Bishop, 4-3-25.6; Larry King, Bakersfield, 3-4-20.9; Pat Connelly, Boron, 3-4-19.9; Robert Baum, Boron, 2-5-18.4; Bud Aduddell, Boron, 1-6-17.9. GROUP H — Steve Everhart, Bakersfield, 8-0-33.0; Dan Gerard, Bishop, 6-2-22.5; Harris Riggins, Sr., Bishop, 5-3-24.0; Chuck Everhart, Ridgecrest, 5-3-19.8; Paul Waller, Boron, 3-5-14.8; Bruce Pruyne, Boron, 3-5-14.5; Larry Connell, Norwalk, 3-5-13.5; Ken Griffin, Burbank, 2-6-15.5; Greg Davenport, Bishop, 1-7-10.0. GROUP I — Becky Manuelito, Bishop, 7-1-25.8; Robert Kernes Jr., Norwalk, 6-2-19.0; Steve Johnston, Bishop, 4-3-19.7; Jolene Gusties, Bishop, 4-3-19.4; Vicky Oglesby, Bishop, 3-4-18.0; Sally Shipley, Newport Beach, 2-5-15.4; Al Greenburg, Bishop, 2-5-13.1. GROUP J — Brigit Cline, Bishop, 8-1-22.0; Rita Eozzo, Los Angeles, 7-2-13.7; Jim Johnson, Boron, 6-2-18.3; Steve McQueen, Bishop, 5-3-18.0; Gayle Oglesby, Bishop, 4-4-21.0; Sandra Her- nandez, Bishop, 3-5-10.8; Jim Bolenbaugh, Bishop, 2-6-9.8; Beverly Agner, Beaumont, 2-6-9.3; Allan Winkles, Bishop, 0-8-4.5. BORON OPEN — BORON, CALIF. — SANC. 86157 — GROUP 1 — Don Gregson, Crestline, 6-0-64.8; Darrell Lamoureaux, Boron, 4-2-53.6; Norm Cone, Huntington Beach, 4-2-52.0; Jim Eozzo, Los Angeles, 4-2-51.4; Jack Sorg, San Mateo, 2-4-44.8; Ed St. Pierre, Lake Isabella, 1-5-39.1; Louis Strauss, Lake Isabella, 0-6-33.4. GROUP 2 — Steve Silva, Santa Barbara, 6-0-56.2; Terry Mundy, Bars tow, 4-2-42.9; Bonnie Mar- shall, No. Edwards, 3-3-40.4; Darryl Caillier, Boron, 3-3-38.8; Doug Soward, Lake Isabella, 3-3-34.6; Dave Rodriquez, Santa Barbara, 2-4-26.2; Dorothy Yeager, Bishop, 0-6-28.8. GROUP 3 — Allen Youngblood, Boron, 6-1-40.1; Steve Nemback, Palmdale, 5-2-36.6; John Green, Boron, 4-2-28.7; Joe Moreno, Barstow, 3-3-33.8; George Farrell, Apple Valley, 3-3-31.9; Sherri Marshall, No. Edwards, 1-5-24.1; Victor Lamoureaux, Boron, 0-6-25.4. GROUP 4 — Jim Witzig, Lake Isabella, 6-0-28.8; Jerry Gallegas, Boron, 4-2-26.7; David Lamoureaux, David, 3-3-25.2; Bob Burgess, Boron, 3-3-24.1; Rick Youngblood, Boron, 2-4-19.9; Bob Baum, Boron, 2-4-18.6; Dennis Lamoureaux, Bakersfield, 1-5-19.8. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 33 SOUTHERN CALIF. — (Continued) GROUP 5 — Jerry Fleming, Boron, 6-1-20.3; Steve Oglesby, Bishop, 5-2-20.3; Dan Evans, Boron, 4-2-18.7; Vicky Oglesby, Bishop, 3-3-15.8; Leon Marshall, No. Edwards, 2-4-18.7; Paul Waller, Boron, 2-4-16.6; Jack Sturdyvin, Palmdale, 0-6-17.5. GROUP 6 — Jim Johnson, Boron, 5-1-15.7; Steve Burgess, Boron, 4-2-24.0; Rita Eozzo, Los Angeles, 3-3-17.1; Tommy Marshall, No. Edwards, 3-3-15.3; Edyth Soward, Lake Isabella, 3-3-13.7; Jim Bell, Boron, 2-4-16.1; Nancy Lamoureaux, Boron, 1-5-10.7. RON SIMMONS OPEN — SAN BERDU — SANC. 86-148 — GROUP 1 — Don Gregson, Crestline, 6-0-70.6; Ed Arionus, Westminster, 4-2-62.6; Ronnie Simmons, Homeland, 3-3-65.9; Or- ville Lokken, La Habra, 3-3-62.4; Dean Zollinger, Hemet, 3-3-60.8; Lupe Henry, Cathedral City, 2-4-57.5; Barbara Dow, Capistrano, 0-6-42.3. GROUP 2 — Les Burroughs, Perris, 6-1-43.3; Gary Alborn, Fontana, 5-2-38.6; Jim Buck, Lakewood, 3-3-42.2; Bruce Stuart, Torrance, 3-3-41.3; Doyle Brawley, Riverside, 2-4-41.3; Art Nugent, Fullerton, 2-4-36.2; Pet Cathalinat, Crest Park, 1-5-30.6. GROUP 3 — Ron Kecskes, Fontana, 5-1-38.7; Tammy Hendricks, Torrance, 4-2-35.8; Ed Agner, Beaumont, 4-2-29.6; Don Beasley, Holtville, 3-3-34.1; Regis Dunlap, Fontana, 3-3-31.2; Tom Buck, Sun City, 2-4-32.1; Greg Simmons, Homeland, 0-6-26.9. GROUP 4 — Jim Dow, Capistrano Beach, 6-1-36.4; George Farrell, Apple Valley, 5-2-32.2; Ralph Carter, Rialto, 4-2-25.4; Tom Lawyer, San Berdu, 3-3-26.9; Jerry Jackson, San Diego, 2-4-23.8; George Barker, Bloomington, 2-4-18.0; Wilbur Gochanour, Fontana, 0-6-22.6. 1987 WORLD HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT July 27 • August 8, 1987 ADVERTISEMENT INFORMATION BOOKLET SIZE - 8Vi x 11 FORMAT • BLACK INK AD SIZE PRICE 1 Full Page 7 /2"x 10" $300.00 1 1 Inside/Outside Covers 7 /2" x 10 /2 " 500.00 (Cover ads will be placed for those first received—you will be notified if we cannot place a cover ad.) 1 Half-Page 7 /2"x5" 190.00 Quarter-Page 3 Va " x 5 " 125.00 3 1 Eighth-Page 3 /4"x2 /2" 80.00 Sixteenth-Page 33/4"x11/4" 50.00 Four Lines (name & address of club, small business, etc.) 25.00 Friends of Horseshoes (includes listing of name and city) 5.00 (or more) Billboard at court site — Customer furnished 4'X 8' 500.00 Plan and send in early for best placement. *Send check payable to the Eau Claire Horseshoe Club, along with camera-ready art, before March 1, 1987 to: Kay Bauer, 1411 Bend Court, Eau Claire, Wl 54701. If you have any questions, feel free to write or call Kay at (715) 835-0395 after 5 p.m. or weekends. THE EAU CLAIRE HORSESHOE CLUB APPRECIATES YOUR SUPPORT! 34 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 NORTHERN CALIF. ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT ACTION Northern California Class Championships at the Yolo Courts on October 12 settl- ed the question — who pitched best on that particular day! However, on the day before, qualifying rounds sorted out the apirants and only those who found themselves "hot" at that particular time made it to the finals next day. Following is a complete list of pitchers' standings in Championship play; class Champions for the year are listed first in each class category: CLASS A — (Only three participated) Don Titcomb, 6-0-65.6; Ed Floyd, 4-2-64.3; Fred Lavett, 2-4-53.8. CLASS B — Juke Basham, 4-1-57.6; Verdan Zelmar, 3-2-56.3; Emmett Schroeder, 3-2-52.3; Al Crabtree, 3-2-50.9 Walt Foreman, 2-3-51.0. CLASS C — Jim Saunders, 8-1-52.4; Bill Hines, 6-3-51.8; Bert Charley, 6-3-49.0; Joe White, 6-3-48.3; Bill Brown, 6-3-45.5; Mel Roberts, 5-4-46.4; Carl Newsom, 3-6-38.9; Jack Fravel, 3-6-38.2; Mike Martinez, 2-7-40.1. CLASS D — Dale Koistinen, 7-1-49.7; Dwayne Schmidt, 6-2-47.3; Jay Richmond, 4-3-44.1; John Delgado, 4-3-36.7; Gary Dillon, 3-4-37.4; Jim Garrett, 3-4-36.6; Bud Grisaffi, 1-6-34.6; Bob Lloyd, 1-6-28.9. CLASS E — Buck Gendron, 6-1-32.2; Norman Sanders, 5-2-34.7; Art Rector, 5-2-32.4; George Gigli, 4-3-25.3; Chick White, 4-3-24.6; Jim Cosgrove, 2-5-25.2; Bob Schnur, 1-6-23.8; Bob Regalado, 1-6-22.6. CLASS F — Leo Wanner, 7-1-24.8; Gordon Brown, 6-2-26.5; Casey Sluys, 4-3-22.8; Sam Watt, 4-3-20.0; Chet Carter, 3-4-22.5; Steve Williams, 3-4-16.5; Wally Stevens, 2-5-19.0; Elmer Wilson, 0-7-7.5. CLASS JR D — Chris Stewart, 5-0-36.5; Joe Long, 3-2-30.5. CLASS JR E — Nick Wanner, 5-0-30.0. CLASS JR F — James Ornelas, 5-0-26.5; Ronald Pate, 4-1-20.0; Gerry Saunders, Jr., 3-2-16.5; Justin Terry, 2-3-19.0; B.J. Terry, 1-4-8.5. CLASS W-A — Billie Sue Pennington, 4-1-60.0; Vada Dunn, 1-4-55.2. CLASS \V-B — Marthe Dunn, 6-0-44.6. CLASS WC — Genevieve Lavett, 6-0-54.3; Karen Ailing, 4-2-44.0; Char Sorg, 2-4-20.6. CLASS W D — Jean Ornelas, 5-2-32.8; Josephine Charley, 4-3-33.4; Lillian Lloyd, 3-3-33.6; Bon- nie White, 1-5-25.3. CLASS W-E — Gail Cook, 5-0-26.0; Joann Wanner, 4-1-22.0; Marilyn Brown, 2-3-27.6; Becky Wood, 2-3-17.6; Jean Bush, 2-3-16.0. CLASS W-F — Shirley Jamieson, 5-0-8.8. GENEVIEVE SWEETHEART DOUBLES — SEASIDE, CALIF. — OCT. 25 — On courts at Seaside, California, south of San Francisco, on October 25, the GENEVIEVE SWEETHEART DOUBLES proved to be an interesting change from customary tournament procedures. CLASS 1 — Walter Ray Williams Jr. and Paige Pennington, 5-0-80.7 & 30.0; Fred Lavett and Genevieve Lavett, 3-2-62.3 & 43.3; Ed Floyd and Vera Floyd, 3-2-53.8 & 51.6; Tom Webb and Yvonne Mauzey, 3-2-44.6 & 52.5; Richard Fernandes and Billie Sue Pennington, 1-4-38.4 & 51.6; Marty Dunn and Marthe Dunn, 0-5-35.3 & 48.3. CLASS 2 — Verdan Zelmar and Twila Zelmar, 6-1-56.5 & 19.6; Jim Dunn and Vada Dunn, 5-2-21.6 & 56.4; Joe Zoglman and Edith Zoglman, 5-2-38.3 & 33.5; Bob Lloyd and Lillian Lloyd, 4-3-34.6 & 25.0; Bert Charley and Josephine Charley, 4-3-26.9 & 30.9; Walter Robinson and Jean Robinson, 3-4-56.0 & 16.0; Bill Terry and Char Sorg, 1-6-19.2 & 36.3; Jack Sorg and Virginia Sorg, 0-7-41.7 8,4.1. CLASS 3 — Leo Wanner and Joanne Wanner, 5-1-17.9 & 23.6; Obie Winn and Marguerite Henry, 4-2-15.3 & 13.1; Glenn Jamieson and Shirley Jamieson, 2-3-12.3 & 5.0; Joe Ferrau and Esther Fer- rau, 2-3-13.8 & 3.3; Lee Henninger and C. B. Henninger, 1-4-21.5 & 4.1; Howard Bryant and Pat Bryant, 1-4-9.2 & 13.3. SAN JOSE GAMES — OCT. 18 — SANCTIONED — On October 18, San Jose put on sanctioned tournament 88 and the following, in full, is what the pitchers did: CLASS A-1 — Marthe Dunn, 5-1-57; Ed Floyd, 4-2-63; Fred Lavett, 2-3-57.6; Verdan Zelmar, 2-3-53.2; Walt Foreman, 2-3-47.2; Walt Robinson, 1-4-46.4. CLASS A 2 — Bill Hines, 5-0-50.4; Jim Saunders, 3-2-49.2; Marty Dunn, 2-3-48.4; Jack Sorg, 2-3-45.2; Andy Anderson, 2-3-42.4; Yokiso Palmer, 1-4-35.6. CLASS A 3 — Doyle Palmer, 6-1-48.2; Jay Richmond, 4-3-44.5; Jim Long, 4-3-39.1; Jimm Garrett, 4-3-36.5; Bill Chandler, 3-4-37.7; Fred Wood, 3-4-37.4; Boyd Walker, 2-5-38.2; Don Muenchow, 2-5-35.7. CLASS A-4 — Richard Fernandes, 6-1-33.4; Ron Mann, 5-2-30.2; T.J. Sandoval, 4-3-34.8; Ray Bo- The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 35 NORTH. CALIF. — (Continued) jorques, 4-3-30.5; Bob Lloyd, 3-4-36.0; Jim Cosgrove, 3-4-32.8; Marilyn Brown, 3-4-28.8; Gene Martin, 0-7-22.5. CLASS A-5 — Ceres Perry, 6-1-23.4; Izetta Churchill, 5-2-29.1; Noel Guy, 5-2-25.7; Leo Wanner, 4-3-19.7; Obie Winn, 4-3-19.4; Bill Terry, 3-4-23.1; Joe Novakovich, 1-6-15.7; Bob Duarte, 0-7-11.4. CLASS A-6 — Gordon Brown, 7-1-20.2; Chet Carter, 6-2-24; Wally Stevens, 5-2-18.3; Joe Kovach, 4-3-14; Carl Dalcolletto, 4-3-10.3; Ernie Kim, 2-5-7; James Churchill, 1-6-7.3. CLASS JUNIOR — Rick Fernandes, 2-1-14.6; Frank Palmer, 1-2-10. WALT FOREMAN OPEN — W/J — OCT. 19 — SANCTIONED — CLASS A-1 — Don Titcomb, 4-0-70; Ed Floyd, 2-2-62.5; Walt Robinson, 2-2-51; Walt Foreman, 1-3-46.5. CLASS A-2 — Bill Hines, 9-1-55.7; Jim Saunders, 8-2-50.8; Glenn Kelly, 6-3-46.7; Andy Anderson, 5-4-44; Marty Dunn, 5-4-41.7; Mel Roberts, 4-5-47.7; Doyle Palmer, 4-5-41.2; Bert Charley, 3-6-40.7; Vince Mauricio, 2-7-38.7. CLASS A-3 — Dewayne Schmidt, 7-1-46.8; Jim Garrett, 6-2-39.7; Elton Cowles, 5-2-37.3; Dale Koistinen, 4-3-43.6; Jay Richmond, 4-3-38.3; T.J. Sandoval, 2-5-32; Jim Long, 1-6-32. CLASS A-4 — Ceres Perry, 6-1-28; Richard Fernandes, 5-2-34.8; Chuck Wenger, 5-2-32.2; Bob Blow, 5-2-29.1; Ray Bojorques, 4-3-24.8; Obie Winn, 2-5-16.5; Bill Terry, 1-6-19.4; Barney Barnett, 0-7-15.7. CLASS A-5 — Chet Carter, 7-1-26; Jim Morrow, 6-2-21.4; Gordon Brown, 5-2-20; Wally Stevens, 4-3-17.3; Carl Dalcolletto, 3-4-12; Bob Whitney, 2-5-7.6; Marion Hawley, 2-5-7.3. CLASS JUNIOR — Frank Palmer, 3-2-13.6; Rick Fernandes, 2-3-17.2. CLASS W-1 — Vada Dunn, 6-1-57.6; Yvonne Mauzey, 4-2-55.2; Marthe Dunn, 4-2-55.6; Yosiko Palmer, 2-3-42.5; Billie Sue Pennington, 1-4-43. CLASS W-2 — Josephine Charley, 6-1-40; Marilyn Brown, 5-2-34.2; Hazel Tileston, 3-4-28.8; Grace Wenger, 4-2-23.1; Paige Pennington, 0-7-23.5. 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One, Walter Ray, not in Tokyo or New Orleans or at some other distant city adding to his bowling glory, entered to demonstrate his continuing phenomenal finesse with iron shoes and a distant iron stake. In seven games (one, a tie playoff with his nemesis, Don Titcomb) he managed to scrape through withone 96 percenter and two at 94. This being a horseshoe pitching tournament (without horses) there were no bookmakers there that day treading on nsuspecting toes as Walter Ray reigned high. CLASS A-1 — Walter Ray Williams Jr., 6-1-89.7; Don Titcomb, 5-2-71.7; Jeff Williams, 1-5-66.0; Fred Lavett, 1-5-64.3. CLASS A 2 — Walt Robinson, 6-0-55.0; Joe Zoglman, 4-2-54.0; Tom Webb, 2-4-46.5. CLASS A 3 — Jack Sorg, 5-2-44.5; Dale Koistinen, 4-3-47.1; Glenn Kelly, 3-3-41.0; Vince Mauricio, 3-3-37.6; Don Muenchow, 2-3-46.8; Bert Charley, 1-4-40.4. CLASS A-4 — Ron Mann, 6-1-32.3; Bob Lloyd, 6-1-38.0; T. J. Sandoval, 5-2-31.3; Jim Garrett, 5-2-30.3; Joe Ferrau, 2-5-26.6; Art Rector, 2-5-23.3; Leonard Cosky, 2-5-21.0. CLASS A-5 — Lee Henninger, 6-1-25.4; Obie Winn, 5-2-19.4; Leo Wanner, 5-2-14.0; Ernie Kim , 5-2-12.5; Jim Morrow, 4-3-17.7; Red Taylor, 2-5-10.2; Howard Bryant, 1-6-10.0; Glenn Jamieson, 0-7-14.0. CLASS W-1 — Billie Sue Pennington, 7-0-54.0; Yvonne Mauzey, 6-1-52.0; Vada Dunn, 5-2-62.6. CLASS W-2 — Josephine Charley, 4-3-27.0; Pat Bryant, 3-4-14.0; Edith Zoglman, 2-5-32.3; Shirley Jamieson, 1-6-14.5. PACIFIC NORTHWEST TITLE WON BY WIEDRICH - YAKIMA, WA. SEPT. 13-14 — SANCTION 86-86 CLASS A — Ben Wiedrich, 10-1-74.2; Barry Chapelle, 9-2-73.6; Lowell Davis, 9-2-70.9; Herb Criss, 7-4-73.9; Henry Knauft, 7-4-67.6; Ridge Leggett, 5-6-68.4; Dean Curry, 5-6-62.3; Gerry Staley, 5-6-59.9; Bill Graham, 3-8-54.9; Vern Miller, 3-8-54.0; Oliver Hartzell, 3-8-53.3. CLASS B — Herb Godfrey, 9-2-54.1; Len Weisdepp, 7-4-54.4; Bob Clark, 7-4-53.5; Lee Wallace, 7-4-50.4; Bob Hughes, 7-4-48.6; Ron Ferguson, 6-5-53.6; Dick Lee, 6-5-50.7; Mike Thorniley, 5-6-51.3; Howard Abbott, 4-7-46.9; Bob Hoerner, 3-8-47.8; Charles Wendling, 3-8-43.7; Barney Heller, 2-9-48.8. CLASS C — Roger Christianson, 6-1-47.7; Bob Sletten, 5-2-52.4; Ray Sexton, 5-2-47.8; Wally Rehard, 3-4-44.7; Art Lund, 3-4-43.5; Tom Tucker, 3-4-43.0; Don Dean, 2-5-41.5; Marvin Tatchio, 1-6-38.9. CLASS D — Buck Davis, 6-1-52.3; Jack Bush, 5-2-47.7; Kelly Laraway, 5-2-46.9; Willard Hufschmid, 4-3-40.9; Don Ferguson, 3-4-47.8; R.E. Click, 3-4-43.3; Art Hart, 1-6-34.4; Earl Kuper, 1-6-31.6. CLASS E — Mel Shuss, 6-1-45.9; Jack Smith, 5-2-42.0; Joe Wright, 4-3-41.9; Bud Bodvin, 4-3-40.8; Les Andrews, 4-3-37.8; Skip Schilperoort, 3-4-36.5; Walt Weik, 2-5-44.7; John Hilberg, 0-7-31.3. CLASS F — George Fagala, 5-1-42.9; Craig Allen, 4-2-43.5; Lyle Meuret, 4-2-43.0; Vic Hyder, 3-3-37.7; Rick Rebman, 3-3-31.8; Dick Culbertson, 1-5-33.6; Art Norlin, 1-5-25.8. CLASS G — Orrin Underwood, 6-1-38.5; Cyril Kitchen, 5-2-36.3; Earl Kettleson, 4-3-37.7; Bob Winn, 4-3-36.7; Don Fagerness, 4-3-36.5; Don Isaacson, 3-4-29.67; Dave Sturdevant, 2-5-29.3; Bob Bees ley, 0-7-23.2. CLASS H — Bart Barber, 7-0-43.1; Bill VanEgdom, 5-2-26.9; Tom Tyrell, 4-3-28.4; Ken Kuper, 4-3-27.8; John Kronholm, 3-4-34.8; Vey Allen, 2-5-34.7; Virgil Brayette, 2-5-24.0; Wendell Roberts, 1-6-23.4. CLASS I — Jim Kosterman, 5-2-33.1; Lowell Graves, 4-3-34.3; Ray Stubner, Sr., 4-3-28.9; Verl Webb, 4-3-24.4; Lyle Andrews, 3-4-28.7; Glenn Johnson, 3-4-28.1; Bill Hendricks, 3-4-27.8; Jack Stryker, 2-5-31.1. CLASS J — Larry Lowitz, 7-2-25.3; Micky Odell, 6-3-25.1; George McLeod, 6-3-23.5; Jo Jensen, 5-4-20.8; Lyle Cherry, 4-3-20.3; Lyle Johnson, 2-5-16.7; Wayne Jones, 1-6-15.9; Rich Carroll, 1-6-12.3. CLASS A WOMEN — Elaine Weisdepp, 14-1-62.1; Margaret Byfield, 13-2-58.6; Marge McLeod, 9-5-47.6; Carolyn Ferguson, 6-8-43.4. CLASS B WOMEN — Betty Tatchio, 7-7-43.3; Sigrid Jones, 4-10-34.6; Donna Graham, 3-11-32.7; Evelyn Underwood, 1-13-15.5. JUNIORS — Jason Knauft, 3-1-29.5; Fred Hardt, 1-3-19.6. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 37 LEO ROLLICK WINS CAPITOL CITY OPEN AT OLYMPIA, WASH. MENS A — Leo Rollick, Seattle, 6-1-60.8; Thor Gadwa, Montsano, 5-2-55.2; Arnie Coleman, Ho- quiam, 5-2-53.7; Verl Lawson, Shelton, 4-3-59.2; Ron Ferguson, Vancouver, 3-4-53.0; Bob Hughes, Burley, 3-4-49.1; Dan Leary, Steilacoom, 1-6-46.9; Phil Luce, Hoquiam, 1-6-43.5. WOMENS A HANDICAPPED — Margaret Byfield, Mt. Vernon, 4-1-58.4; Elaine Weisdepp, Lacey, 3-2-60.8; Carolyn Ferguson, Vancouver, 2-2-47.5; Betty Tatchio, Salem, Or., 2-2-44.5; Evelyn Under- wood, Puyallup, 0-4-11.5. CLASS B — Mike Thorniley, Olympia, 6-1-54.1; Terry Collins, Port Angeles, 5-2-50.9; Don Jones, Olympia, 5-2-50.7; Bob Sletten, Vancouver, 4-3-47.4; Bob Clark, Port Orchard, 2-5-50.9; Barney Heller, Everett, 2-5-46.4; Ray Sexton, Hoquiam, 2-5-45.0; Len Weisdepp, Lacey, 1-6-49.7. CLASS C — Harry Hedin, Kent, 7-0-44.8; Jack Bush, Marysville, 5-2-46.8; Roger Christianson, Sherwood, 5-2-41.4; Walt Weik, Spanaway, 4-3-45.2; Ray Simmonds, Olympia, 3-4-41.8; Frank Easterly, Olympia, 2-5-43.4; Marvin Tatchio, Salem, 2-5-41.1; George Richards, Edmonds, 0-7-32.4. CLASS D — Earl Kuper, Puyallup, 5-2-42.9; Don Sahlin, Maple Valley, 4-3-43.6; Earl (Joe) Hardie, Spanaway, 4-3-41.6; Orrin Underwood, Puyallup, 4-3-36.3; Bart Barber, Anacortes, 3-4-46.4; Orlean Clinton, Seattle, 3-4-39.4; Lyle Meuret, Everett, 3-4-38.4; Sam Wlngfleld, Naches, 2-5-35.2. CLASS E — Les Lingel, Marysville, 6-1-42.5; Art Hart, Gig Harbor, 5-2-38.5; Carl Wallin, Olympia, 4-3-36.5; Cyril Kitchen, Tacoma, 3-4-33.6; John L. Kronholm, Burlington, 3-4-33.5; Les Spilseth, Olympia, 3-4-31.9; Don Fagerness, LaCenter, 2-5-29.7; Charlie Tank, Puyallup, 2-5-28.2. CLASS F — Ken Kuper, Spanaway, 7-0-37.8; Fuzz Frazer, Aberdeen, 4-3-31.9; Jim Kosterman, Vancouver, 4-3-29.5; Bill Hendricks, Kelso, 4-3-29.2; Chuck Sackett, Olympia, 3-4-30.0; Bill Van Egdom, Lynden, 3-4-29.7; Denny Cardinal, Olympia, 3-4-29.7; Ron Shanks, Bremerton, 0-7-27.5. CLASS G — Ahti Laine, Aberdeen, 7-0-30.4; Bill Edgpcomb, Tacoma, 5-2-34.9; Lyle Andrews, Vancouver, 4-3-24.8; Verl Webb, Olympia, 4-3-23.2; Larry Lowitz, Seattle, 3-4-23.5; Glenn Johnson, LaCenter, 3-4-21.2; Bill Connell, Tacoma, 1-6-16.0; Ted Bostwick, Sequim, 1-6-15.8. CLASS H — Wayne McAferty, Olympia, 5-1-25.8; Dave Barnes, Olympia, 4-2-25.3; AI Rob bee ke, Tacoma, 4-2-22.1; Glen Titchenal, Federal Way, 3-3-21.9; Ed Andrijeski, Olympia, 3-3-14.7; Stanley Garrett, Omak, 2-4-21.3; Rich Carroll, Aberdeen, 0-6-12.1. NHPA APPROVED THE FIRST NEW DESIGN of the PROFESSIONAL PITCHING HORSESHOE The horseshoe with calkers on the reversed side of the toeplate. The FLIP-STYLE pitcher will now have the two calkers in a down Guaranteed one year position landing in pit. from date of purchase HIGH GRADE STEEL CASTING 2.8 and 2.9 oz. only — $27.00 pr., plus $3.00 UPS W STAINLESS STEEL — $54.00 pr, plus $3.00 UPS ^ 2 lb. 8 and 2 lb. 9 oz. only Send checks or money orders to: PETE DONOHO r* A I pi in 704 STATESTREET UAL-rLlr REDDING, CA 96001 Ph. 916-243-5761 Allow ample time for delivery Made in U.S.A.Richmond, Calif. 38 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 The Master walked in His garden, Plucking flowers along the way; He plucked one of our loved ones, To add to His bouquet. Our hearts at first were broken, At the loss of one so dear; The tears we shed just washed our eyes. Till we saw His way more clear. So we must try our very best To be more loving and kind each day So that someday we'll be worthy M To be part of our Master's Bouquet. The Hill City Horseshoe Club in Lynchburg, Virginia was saddened by the sudden death of Her- man Carroll Torrence, November 22, 1986, after suffering a heart attack at age 75. He was associated with the Hill City Club for many years and was a great supporter of horseshoes in Virginia and surrounding states; he had many friends. Although he had not pitched in several years, he was always at the court working and fellowshipping with pitchers and other friends. The club expresses sympathy to his wife, Swink, and his three sisters. He will be sorely missed by all. It is with deep sorrow that we report the passing of Carey Weaver of Reno, Nevada on November 22. He was an active member of the Nevada State Association and the Northern Nevada Association having held offices in both organizations. He also sponsored a team in the League for a number of years. To his bereaved family the sympathy of the Nevada Association and that of the NHPA is ex- tended in their hour of sadness. Word has been received of the passing of Vernon Holland of St. Petersburg, Florida during August. Joe Holland, who was visiting in Michigan at the time, was summoned home for the funeral. During his younger days, Vernon was active in promoting horseshoes in Indiana, Michigan and Illinois. He will be missed by all those many friends he was associated with. Our sympathy is ex- tended. CHAPELLE TOPS IN HALLOWEEN OPEN AT EVERETT, WASH. CLASS A — Barry Chapelle, Portland, 7-1-70.3; Art Sperber, Bremerton, 6-2-62.0; Gerry Staley, Vancouver, 4-3-65.1; Leo Rollick, Seattle, 4-3-57.4; Ron Ferguson, Vancouver, 4-3-52.1; Verl Lawson, Shelton, 3-4-56.5; Dan Leary, Steilacoom, 1-6-48.7; Bob Hughes, Burley, 0-7-41.8. CLASS B — Oliver Hartzell, Bothell, 6-1-56.9; Barney Heller, Everett, 4-3-53.5; Bart Barber, Anacortes, 4-3-49.3; Bob Sletten, Vancouver, 4-3-43.4; Ray Sexton, Hoquiam, 3-4-50.5; Bob Clark, Port Orchard, 3-4-45.0; Carolyn Ferguson, Vancouver, 2-5-43.8; Jack Bush, Marysville, 2-5-40.5. CLASS C — Walt Weik, Spanaway, 7-0-53.4; Harry Hedin, Kent, 5-2-44.9; Don Sahlin, Maple Valley, 4-3-45.1; Earl (Joe) Hardie, Spanaway, 4-3-38.9; Lyle Meuret, Everett, 3-4-40.1; Ray Sim- monds, Olympia, 2-5-42.0; Les Lingel, Marysville, 2-5-39.9; Earl Kuper, Puyallup, 1-6-32.4. CLASS D — Skip Schilperoort, Sunny wide, 7-0-42.5; Les Spilseth, Olympia, 4-3-41.2; Cyril Kit- chen, Tacoma, 4-3-34.5; Frank Rogers, Bellingham, 4-3-33.8; Len Huson, Seattle, 3-4-36.7; Brian Pel land, Edmonds, 3-4-30.2; Carl Wallin, Olympia, 2-5-33.0; Orrin Underwood, Puyallup, 1-6-26.5. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1987 39 From Out Of The Mail Bag" The NHPA Digest Editorial Office P.O. Box 1606 Aurora, Illinois 60507 Dear Mr. Cobb, I will try to relate this little tale the way I remember it being told to me. Some of the names have been omitted to protect the guilty. When our NHPA President Dave Loucks and his wife Cathie relocated from Ran- cho Murieta, Ca. to the Sierra foothills, they became very welcome members of the Gold Country Horseshoe Club in Nevada City, Ca. Now this little club has always had some darn good pitchers and they take their game pretty serious, too. But they have never had an NHPA President before and a few of them were a little concerned about how to behave on the courts while pitching with some important people. It wasn't long before Cathie got wind of this concern and she told them not to worry about it. She said, "Dave and I are just like any other horseshoe pitchers. We put our shoes on one ringer at a time." Sincerely, Lee Van Dalsen No. Calif. Association Dear Editor, On October 26, 1986 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitcher's Association voted at their annual meeting to eliminate the split card and get back in the business of being among the leaders in the N.H.P.A. Without the leadership of our president, Marion Lange, this would have been very difficult. Marion was called out of retirement to lead our association at a time when we needed a person willing and capable of tak- ing the fight directly to the membership. This he did with enthusiasm. He attended some fifteen tournaments during our short pitching season preaching the things he believed in and those things he thought best for the IHHPA. He, along with our state secretary, directed the eleven day Iowa State Championships arriving early and most of the time leaving last. He also had a unification oriented message each month in our state newsletter. Many News Digest readers know what kind of a man Marion is. As editor of our newsletter, I have had many opportunities to visitwith him and have found him to be an extremely dedicated, sincere and caring person. We in Iowa and the N.H.P.A. as well can be very proud to have Marion as one of ours. Sincerely, Thomas L. Smock, Editor I.H.H.P.A. COMING EVENTS SARBAUGH SCHEDULE 6255 Adamsvllle, Otsego Rd. Adamsvllle, Ohio 43802 Ph: 614-796-6007 Jan. 18 — Doubles Tournament — Double Elimination. Mar. 1 — Doubles Tournament. Jan. 24-25 — Round Robin Tournament. Mar. 21-22 — Doubles Tournament. Feb. 21-22 — Round Robin Tournament. Mar. 29 — Doubles Tournament. All doubles, $5.00 entry fee. Sign-in time 9:30 a.m. date of tournament. All round-robin tournaments are sanction- ed in all classes. Entry fee is $12.00. Percentage 10 days prior to tournament date. Pitchers will be notified by mail as to date and time to pitch. THE ORIGINAL DROP-FORGED PITCHING SHOE Two tournament tested models, forged from S.A.E. specified steel, are available. Both have hardened hooks and points, and may be or- dered in your choice of medium, soft, or dead soft tempers. AS THE FIRST MANUFACTURER OF THE DROP-FORGED PITCHING SHOE, THE OHIO HORSESHOE COMPANY IS RECOGNIZED WORLD-WIDE FOR ITS HIGH QUALITY PITCHING SHOES. For price information and to order, contact: OHIO HORSESHOE COMPANY P.O. Box 21371 Columbus, Ohio 43221 614-457-4335