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18 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 Records Broken or Tied Complete Tournament — 7 Games Total Ringers, 374 — Abe Austin, Illinois 1977 Double Ringers, 127 — Marvin Richmond, Minnesota 1977 Shoes Pitched, 542 — Paul Focht, Ohio 1977 Single Game Individual Ringer Pet Loser, 76.7 — Abe Austin, Illinois 1977 Ringer Winner, 73 — Paul Focht, Ohio 1977 Ringer Loser, 69 — Abe Austin, Illinois 1977 Doubles Winner, 29 — Paul Focht, Ohio 1977 Doubles Loser, 26 — Abe Austin, Illinois 1977 Consecutive Ringers, 22 — Paul Focht, Ohio 1977 Single Game Both Players Ringer Pet. 78.8 — Paul Focht, Ohio & Abe Austin, Illinois 1977 Total Ringers 142 — Paul Focht, Ohio & Abe Austin, Illinois 1977 Double Ringer 55 — Paul Focht, Ohio & Abe Austin, Illinois 1977 Cancelled Ringers 114 — Paul Focht, Ohio & Abe Austin, Illinois 1977 Four deads 15 — Paul Focht, Ohio & Abe Austin, Illinois 1977 Consecutive 4 deads 6 — Marvin Richmond, Minn. & Floyd Plumb, Ohio

INTERMEDIATE Ml — CHAMPIONSHIP

Intermediate Men — Championship Class C — Intermediate Men

W L % W L % Woody Martin, Illinois 7 0 72.8 George Puskar, Mich 5 2 50.6 Glen Riffle, Ohio 6 1 76.3 Don Stump, Ohio 4 3 51.6 Andrew Paglarini, Minn 4 3 70.3 Tom Pearce, Ohio 4 3 50.3 Rich Maroni, Penn 4 3 67.3 Clark Karr, Illinois 4 3 47.0 Kenny Dawes, Ohio 3 4 67.7 Baron Parker, NY 3 4 49.4 Harvey Kohlenberger, III 2 5 69.8 Ralph Dykes, III 3 4 47.3 Lee Bussard, Neb 1 6 60.4 Wally Frank, Mich 3 4 45.0 Jim Kemple, Ind 1 6 59.3 Ken Drury, Can 2 5 42.3 Class B Men — Intermediate Class D — Intermediate Men

W L % W L % Mark Freeman, Mich 5 2 60.7 Chuck RobalI, Penn 3 1 55.3 Sol Berman, NY 5 2 56.9 Woody Wilson, Iowa 3 1 54.5 Al Ewertz, Missouri 4 3 57.7 Gene Willich, III 2 2 50.0 Norwood Ramey, Ohio 4 3 54.4 LaVon Sperline, Kan 2 2 42.6 Jerry Boesch, Ohio 3 4 51.3 Harold Blackmann, Col 0 4 45.9 Omar Blacketer, Ken 3 4 49.3 William Wilkinson, Ohio 3 4 46.0 Class E — Intermediate Men Joe Lenard, Mich 1 6 42.1 W L % Dale Henry, Ohio 5 1 50.5 WORLD RECORDS BROKEN OR TIED Henry Kahle, Ohio 4 2 55.1 Ross Sornberger, Iowa 4 2 54.9 Complete Tournament Seven Games Meril Anleitner, Mich 3 3 45.5 Ringer Pet. 76.3 Glen Riffle, Ohio 1977 Wade Zieske, Minn 3 3 39.9 Total Ringers 430 Woody Martin, Illinois 1977 Fred English, Kan 1 5 37.8 Double Ringer 157 Woody Martin, Illinois 1977 Charles Bailey, Okla 1 5 33.9 Shoes Pitched 590 Woody Martin, Illinois 1977 Single Game Individual Ringer Pet. — Winning Player 88.3 Glen Riffle, Ohio 1977 Ringer Pet. Losing Player 77.0 Harvey Kohlenberger, III. 1977 Doubles — Loser 30 Harvey Kohlenberger, III. 1977 Consecutive Ringers 22 Glen Riffle, Ohio 1977 Single Game — Both Players Total Ringers — 156 — Woody Martin, Illinois 1977. Harvey Kohlenberger, Illinois Double Ringer — 63 — Harvey Kohlenberger, Illinois Four deads — 19 — Harvey Kohlenberger, Illinois The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 Qualifying — Doubles — 35 — Glen Riffle, Ohio, 1977 Other Statistics for 1977 Event — Not all records High Qualifier — Glen Riffle, Ohio — 263 High Game Glen Riffle, Ohio — 88.3 High Average — Glen Riffle, Ohio — 76.3 Longest Game — Martin & Kohlenberger — 100 Shoes Gene Wittlich had a 75.0 game in Class D.

WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP

Women's Championship Class E — Women's Championship W L % W L % Debby Michaud, Mass 6 1 75.0 Joyce Schlosser, Ohio 4 1 45.2 Ruth Hangen, NY 6 1 77.0 Rose Curley, Ohio 3 2 39.2 Helen Roberts, Ohio 4 3 69.9 Alice Abrams, Colo 3 2 36.2 Lorraine Thomas, NY . .4 3 69.4 Gail Dallman, Wis 2 3 37.7 Opal Reno, Ohio 4 3 69.1 Edith Gadoury, Mass 2 3 32.5 Janet Reno, Ohio 3 4 65.4 Dorothy Schelke, Wis 1 4 30.1 Bonnie Seibold, Ind 1 6 67.2 Connie Still, Ohio 0 7 65.1 Class F — Women's Championship Class B — Women's Championship W L % Cherrell Dombrowski, Ohio 4 2 50.6 W L % Sue Smith, Ind. 3 3 45.7 Kelly O'Brien, Wash 7 0 72.2 Jean Myers, Ohio 3 3 44.8 Tari Carpenter, III 6 1 67.3 Mary McVey, Can 3 3 44.5 Juanita Phelps, Va 5 2 65.0 Dorothy Williams, Ohio 3 3 42.2 Cindy Dean, Va 4 3 67.2 Alice Case, NY 3 3 39.1 Jean Swarthout, Mich 3 4 61.3 Alice Mullen, Okla 2 4 46.1 Mary Archer, Can 1 6 63.8 JaneDisinger, NY 1 6 56.5 Class G — Women's Championship Jackie McCombs, Ohio 1 6 51.3 W L % Class C — Women's Championship Marilyn Hanes, N. mex 6 0 34.2 Delia Moore, Ariz 5 1 26.3 W L % Dianne Still, Ohio 4 2 33.8 Vicki Winston, Missouri 7 0 72.2 Avanelle Brown, Ohio 3 3 30.2 Sandy Wohlgemuth, Mich 6 1 63.2 Betty Mauney, Calif 1 5 27.4 Gloria Vanderburg, Can 4 3 68.8 Dorothy Slocum, Ohio 1 5 27.2 Pat Eaton, Wis 4 3 58.4 lleta Davis, Ind 1 5 21.9 Candy Loy, Ind 3 4 54.6 Lori Brown, III 2 5 50.7 Class H — Women's Championship Betty Inge, Va 1 6 46.7 Phyllis Negard, Minn 1 6 45.2 W L % Pat Kawasaki, Ohio 4 1 32.6 Class D — Women's Championship Jennifer Ison, Ohio 3 2 25.6 Mae Ambrose, Minn 3 2 25.2 W L % Agnes Snider, Ken 3 2 21.6 Janet Walrod, Okla 6 1 52.5 Anita Pateneaude, Maine 2 3 26.3 MyrleneSchleiman, SD 5 2 57.5 Marge Ouellette, NY 0 5 8.6 Claracy Bell, Ken 5 2 51.1 Flora Jones, Calif 4 3 46.3 Carolyn Coyle, Ind 4 3 46.2 Rose Gibson, III 2 5 48.5 Susie Pritzlaff, Wis 2 5 36.1

Women's Records Tied or Broken Complete Tournament 7 Games Single Game — Individual Total Ringers, 448 — Ruth Hangen, NY 1977 Ringers — Winner, 105 — Ruth Hangen, NY 1977 Doubles, 172 — Ruth Hangen, NY 1977 Ringers — Loser, 104 — Debby Michaud, Mass. 1977 Shoes Pitched 582 — Ruth Hangen, NY 1977 Doubles — Winner, 43 — Ruth Hangen, NY 1977 Doubles — Loser, 41 — Debby Michaud, Mass. 1977 Single Game — Both Players Longest Game, 134 — Ruth Hangen, NY & Debby Michaud, Mass. 1977 Total Ringers, 209 — Ruth Hangen, NY & Debby Michaud, Mass. 1977 Doubles, 84 — Ruth Hangen, NY & Debby Michaud, Mass. 1977 Cancelled Ringers, 180 — Ruth Hangen, NY & Debby Michaud, Mass. 1977 Four Deads, 30 — Ruth Hangen, NY & Debby Michaud, Mass. 1977 Consecutive 4 Dead, 6 — Ruth Hangen, NY & Bonnie Seibold, Ind. 20 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP

Boys Championship Class G — Boys Championship

W L % W L % Brian Neff, Ohio 7 0 81.6 Jerry Sease, Iowa 4 1 50.5 Jeff Williams, Calif 5 2 81.5 Jerry Wickham, Ohio 4 1 45.0 Steve H oh I, Canada 4 3 80.4 Dion Gyorkos, Mich 3 2 42.0 Randy Hymer, Ohio 4 3 77.0 John Maroon, III 2 3 32.2 Brian Simmons, Maine 4 3 74.4 Roger Poindexter, Ind 1 4 37.5 Paul Roberts, Iowa 3 4 70.8 Bryan Poindexter, Ind 1 4 35.0 Jerry DarnoId, Iowa 1 6 69.0 MikeWhitton, Ind 0 7 51.4 Class H — Boys Championship Class B — Boys Championship W L % DarryI Walker, Wash 4 1 46.0 W L % Kyle Kingma, Ind 3 2 46.0 Ricky Howe, Mass 7 0 72.0 Richard Parker, NY 3 2 39.0 Mark Bussey, Ohio 4 3 67.4 Mike Ballwanz, Wis 2 3 37.0 Dave Simmet, Mich 4 3 62.3 Tod Schlosser, Ohio 2 3 16.0 Terry Conrad, Ind 4 3 56.2 Bret Pritzlaff, Wis 1 4 28.0 Jonathan Williams, Calif 3 4 62.2 Kenny Fales, NH 3 4 62.0 Class I — Boys Championship Eric Kingma, Ind 2 5 58.1 Billy Vanderburg, Can 1 6 59.9 W L % Dennis Gibbs, Ohio 6 1 40.0 Class C — Boys Championship George Case, NY 6 1 40.8 Jim Kuchcinski, Penn 5 2 28.3 W L % David Bert rand, W. Va 4 3 20.8 Bob Bartlett, Wash 4 1 66.9 Robert Deuster, NY 3 4 25.8 John Dooley, Can 4 1 62.9 Keith Cessna, III 3 4 23.0 Steve Hummel, Ohio 3 2 64.6 Charles Smith, Ohio 1 6 21.0 Phil Hummel, Ohio 2 3 65.1 Robert Traquair, NH 2 3 51.3 Class J — Boys Championship Ricky Bell, Ken 0 5 54.5 W L % Class D — Boys Championship BobCoyle, NY 6 0 28.7 Paul Domey, Mass 4 2 39.2 W L % Charles Bertrand, W. Va 4 2 36.7 Alden Sandquist, Minn 5 0 58.9 Eddie Traquair, N. Hamp 2 4 24.6 Marvin Brown, Ohio 4 1 56.2 Tracy Johnson, Ohio 2 4 20.8 Tracey Sperline, Kan 2 3 53.4 Rick Green, Can 2 4 14.2 Fred Kingma, Ind 2 3 45.2 Mark Taylor, Ken 1 5 10.0 J.D. Secord, Wis 2 3 51.5 Rusty Pritzlaff, Wis 0 5 38.6 Class K — Boys Championship

Class E — Boys Championship W L % Glenn Stout, III 4 1 22.0 W L % Gary Veesey, Ala 3 2 13.0 Mike Byers, Ind 4 1 57.5 Tony Johnson, Ohio 3 2 9.0 Will Prange, Can 3 2 51.7 Steven Crandall, NY 3 2 50.0 Tony Johnson, Ohio 3 2 9.0 Derrick Gyorkos, Mich 2 3 46.9 Timmy Hymer, Ohio 2 3 8.0 Scott Harper, Ind 2 3 42.1 Jeff Secord, Wis 1 4 14.0 Ernest Taylor, Ohio 1 4 11.0 Class F — Boys Championship Class L — Boys Championship W L % Steve Gall, Ind 6 0 55.2 W L % Kevin Cone, Iowa 4 2 58.6 Keith Stout, III 5 0 14.0 Danny Brown, Ohio 3 3 50.7 David Boersig, Missouri 3 2 7.0 Pat Simmet, Mich 3 3 48.4 Randy Cessna, III 3 3 42.8 David Boersig, Missouri 3 2 7.0 Gary Dumont, Mass 1 5 43.3 Chuck Gheen, Ohio 2 3 7.0 Nathan Williams, Calif 1 5 42.4 Rick Jones, Can 2 3 6.0 Mike Motes, Ohio 2 3 3.0 Bret Vogel, Colo 1 4 5.0

• Records — Qualifying — 50 Shoes — Doubles 23 Paul Roberts, Iowa 1977 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 HILLSBORO, KANSAS OPEN TITLE WON BY ALBAUGH A. Albaugh came out of a playoff match with P. Fitzmorris to win the annual Hillsboro Open tournament held on May 22 at Hillsboro, Kansas. Herb Schroeder, promoter of the tournament, expresses his thanks to all those who so ably helped in making the tournament a success. CLASS A - A. Allbaugh, 6-1-58.7; P. Fitzmorris, 6-1-55.3; R. Martin, 5-2-57.2; P. Branine, 4-3-51.7; R. Bolinger, 3-4-49.8; P. Rebman, 2-5-47.6; C. Fermin, 2-5-45.9; F. Lessenden, 0-7-43.1. CLASS B — J. Krehbiel, 5-0-47.8; T. McFadden, 4-1-51.7; M. Reheis, 3-2-41.2; C. Roe, 2-3-40.3; J. Krehbiel, 1-4-41.3; K. Talkington, 0-5-32.4. CLASS C - L. Esau, 5-1-43.9; M. Cook, 4-2-46.9; B. Koepsel, 4-2-36.8; G. Burkholder, 3-3-42.6; A. Claassen, 2-4-42.9; B. Rhoads, 2-4-30.8; D. Peters, 1-5-34.5. CLASS D — R. Seibel, 6-0-41.6; E. Steinle, 5-1-37.9; R. House, 4-2-37.2; E. Dilley, 3-3-33.1; M. Zerger, 2-4-35.5; R. Whittington, 1-5-31.5; C. House, 0-6-26.0. CLASS E — M. Steinle, 5-0-39.2; R. Shuck, 4-1-28.6; A. Dupuis, 2-3-28.5; M. Franzen, 2-3-24.7; B. Shaw, 1-4-29.7; H. Schroeder, 1-4-16.6. CLASS F — K. Cole, 6-0-21.7; B. Hiebert, 4-2-22.0; S. Kellum, 4-2-21.0; E. Warkentine, 3-3-21.7; L. Whittington, 3-3-15.9; H. Franz, 1-5-11.6; B. Oswald, 0-6-8.3.

MANKER GOES TO TOLEDO, OHIO SPRING OPEN—WINS IT Stanley Manker of Lynchburg, Ohio dropped in at the Toledo Spring Open tournament held in Toledo, Ohio May 14-15 and proceeded to put together a winning combination of 6 wins and 1 loss and copped top spot in Class A. Paul Focht of Dayton, a former world champion was runnerup with 5 and 2. Cherrell Dombrowsky won the Ladies class. CLASS A - Stan Manker, 6-1-66.2; Paul Focht, 5-2-63.9; Ken Kugler, 5-2-62.6; Dale Pringle, 5-2-61.1; Elmer Harrison, 3-4-58.2; Max Rosenberry, 3-4-57.5; Gene Rice, 1-6-54.8; Bob Messinger, 0-7-46.0. CLASS B — Glen Durfey, 6-1-57.1; Knute Wagonfield, 5-2-54.1; Lee Jacobs, 5-2-52.2; Norm Ameling, 3-4-45.6; Dale Dombrowsky, 3-4-42.2; Francis Asher, 2-5-48.0; Bill Henderson, 2-5-41.8; Ralph Stuckey, 2-5-41.4. CLASS C — Loran Coy, 4-1-56.5; George Stifel, 3-2-50.6; Ray Cochran, 3-2-45.6; Bob Wolfinger, 3-2-45.0; Dale Dombrowsky, 1-4-42.1; Nial Beck, 1-4-42.0. CLASS D - Hank Kahle, 5-0-40.6; Bill Knepper, 3-2-42.5; Tom Gardner, 3-2-38.3; Harold Reed, 3-2-33.6; Fred Baker, 1-4-28.3; Jim Williams, Forfeit. CLASS E — Jonah Winfield, 6-1-40.1; Gary Gardner, 6-1-33.8; Bob Williams, 4-3-29.3; Dave Bratton, 3-4-24.6; Dan Wilczynski, 2-5-25.7; Harlie Fisher, 2-5-22.7; Mike Braddock, 2-5-21.4; Aron Shepherd, 2-5-14.8. LADIES — Cherrell Dombrowsky, 3-1-35.5; Rose Curley, 2-2-22.5; Gerry Wheeler, 2-2-24.5; Wanda Henderson, 2-2-2.5; Valerie Gardner, 1-3-6.5.

MANKER TRIUMPHS OVER KABEL FOR SILVER DOLLAR TITLE Stan "the man" Manker won the playoff game from Wilbur Kabel to win the championship of the annual Silver Dollar Open tournament held at Lancaster, Ohio on June 11 and 12. Hughes topped Messinger for Class B honors while Mel Montgomery won over Pearce in Class D. Class E went to Bob Johnson while Maurice Rodocher won Class F. Joe Carter won a 3-way tie to take Class G. Garland Glassburn had a clean slate of 7 straight wins to claim Class H. Ed Holston's 5 in a row gave him Class I crown. Helen Roberts was supreme in the ladies division with a 5 and 1 and 71.4 percentage in ringers. J. Wickham won the Junior Boys class. CLASS A — Stan Manlser, 6-1-71.9; Wilbur Kabel, 6-1-68.8; Max Roseberry, 4-3-67.5; Jim Knisley, 4-3-65.8; Levi Miller, 3-4-69.2; Paul Focht, 3-4-66.4; Gary Roberts, 2-5-63.6; A. B. Copeland, 0-7-60.6.

CLASS B — John Hughes, 5-2-58.6; Bob Messinger, 5-2-55.5; Kenny Dawes, 4-3-60.6; Ted Harris, 4-3-56.9; Franklin Coursen, 3-4-58.4; Dwight Daniels, 3-4-53.5; Lester Rose, 3-4-51.6; Jim Rhymer, 1-6-51.2. 22 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 SILVER DOLLAR—(Continued) CLASS C — Kenneth Waggoner, 6-1-53.8; Joe Witschger, 5-2-61.3; David Hummel, 5-2-58.4; Glenn Santee, 4-3-59.3; Norman Snyder, 3-4-52.7; Jerry Boesch, 3-4-50.9; Carl Waggoner, 2-5-53.7; Norwood Ramey, 0-7-46.6. CLASS D — Mel Montgomery, 6-1-54.6; Tom Pearce, 6-1-57.4; Geo Moon, 5-2-57.2; Earl Noe, 4-3-57.8; Clyde Shackleford, 3-4-53.4; Zack Campbell, 2-5-54.4; John Brown, 2-5-48.8; Francis Asher, 0-7-45.5. CLASS E — Bob Johnson, 6-1-50.7; Fred Kiger, 6-1-49.6; Dave Martens, 5-2-52.1; Dick Whiteman, 4-3-49.1; Jerry Schaffner, 4-3-45.7; Jesse Huffman, 2-5-35.5; Ray Cochran, 1-6-41.8; Clifford Hamah, 0-7-30.2. Joe Carter, 5-2-32.8; Lester Hite, 5-2-36.34; J. D. Rhymer, 5-2-35.6; Raymond Boyd, 4-3-31.5; Orval Cross, 4-3-30.9; Ottis Whitt, 3-4-29.8; Junior Lisk, 2-5-25.1; Sam Nickles, 0-7-25.6. Garland Glassburn, 7-0-40.6; Charles Warner, 6-1-37.9; Bill Kuhn, 5-2-36.7; Dale Logston, 4-3-38.7; Floyd Rayburn, 3-4-40.8; Mike Hester, 1-6-31.7; Hank Tucker, 1-6-28.4; Bill Jackson, 1-6-27.0. Edward Halston, 5-0-34.1; Gus Peterson, 3-2-30.4; Charles Myers, 3-2-28.6; Lou Mirro, 3-2-26.6; Tom Vanderiff, 1-4-18.2; Edwin E. Ehemam, 0-5-20.0. WOMEN'S CLASS — Helen Roberts, 5-1-71.4; Janet Reno, 4-1-59.1; L. Reno, 3-2-29.7; Avanelle Brown, 2-3-26.3; Jean Myers, 1-4-33.5; J. Green, 0-5-10.5. BOYS CLASS - J. Wickham, 3-0-20.3; C. Smith, 2-1-18.8; E. Brown, 1-2-8.9; G. Collopy, 0-3-4.5.

GARY ROBERTS TOP MAN IN NORTH ALABAMA REGIONAL Gary Roberts of Lucasvilles, Ohio won top honors in the second annual North Alabama Regional tournament held at the Brahan Springs courts in Huntsville, Alabama on June 18. Ottie Reno was runnerup. Donnie Roberts, NHPA secretary was also in attendance. While there Donnie paid visits to Mayor Joe Davis, The Parks Manager, Mr. Glenn Wallace and the Chamber of Commerce President, Mr. C. E. Landrum. Discussion was had on the possibility of holding the 1980 World Tournament in Huntsville. CLASS A—Gary Roberts, 7-0-56.0; Ottie Reno, 4-3-48.0; Donnie Roberts, 4-3-45.0; Francis Asher, 4-3-43.0; James Johnson, 4-3-38.0; Fred Beterton, 4-3-37.0; L. D. Blackburn, 2-5-31,0; Carl Baker, 0-7-28.0. CLASS B—Donald Jones, 4-0-37.0; Gary Floyd, 3-1-21.0; Ose Veesey, 2-2-21.0; Robert Crowl, 1-1-0; Allen Smith, 0-4.

CLAYTON TRIPS 6 TO WIN GREAT FALLS, MONT. TOURNEY Clayton Warner garnered six wins and losing only one to take the title in the Great Falls, Montana NHPA tournament held on June 12. CLASS A—Clayton Warner, Lewistown, 6-1-57.2; Earl Brown, Billings, 5-2-45.4; Cal Simmons, Othello, Was, 4-3-49.0; Les Reese, Great Falls, 4-3-48.8; Chuck Simcox, Laurel, 3-4-44.5; Willard Martin, Conrad, 3-4-42.2; Odin Neckstad, Augusta, 2-5-48.7; Irv Kershner, Bozeman, 1-6-45.9. CLASS B—Harlan Lartch, Great Falls, 6-0-46.3; Ken Harmon, Bozeman, 5-1-45.9; Jack Belzer, Bozeman, 4-2-44.7; Art Hamilton, Fishtail, 3-3-42.0; Doug Holbert, Billings, 2-4-45.9; Floyd Rada, Choteau, 1-5-31.5; Jim Steffan, Helena, 0-6-25.8.

CLASS C—Rick Cullen, Missoula, 4-2-40.9; El Watts, bozeman, 4-2-36.6; Ace Cantrell, Sand Coulee, 4-2-36.4; rich Paul, Great Falls, 3-3-37.3; Glen Rose, Great Falls, 3-3-34.7; Bob Moe, Great Falls, 2-4-31.0; Claude Laubach, Carter, 1-5-34.7.

CLASS D—Jim White, Helena, 5-2-40.5; Bud Giese, Helena, 5-2-35.7; Ero Laaksoharju, Superior, 5-2-32.3; Wendell Willis, Billings, 4-3-37.8; Art Michelcic, Boulder, 3-4-29.7; Dick Schoessler, Bozeman, 2-5-25.8; Henry Philhower, Laurel, 2-5-27.3; Henry Cantrell, Billings, 2-5-23.3. CLASS E—Joe King, Bozeman, 6-0-32.8; Jim Godfrey, Great Falls, 4-2-28.6; Tom Gilbertson, Great Falls, 4-2-26.5; Oscar Arneson, Billings, 4-2-24.3; Joe Dussault, Sand Coulee, 2-4-27.9; G. Guardipee, Great Falls, 1-5-18.4; Ralph Domer, East Helena, 0-6-13.9.

CLASS F—Larry Linton, Helena, 6-0-23.8; Allan Standiford, Chester, 5-1-21.3; Gary Wilmonen, Drummond, 4-2-19.9; Ralph Eklund, Chester, 3-3-19.3; Dan Lauback, Great Falls, 2-4-17.6; Mike Moyer, Great Falls, Forfeit; A. Dwyer, Great Falls, Forfeit. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 CLAYTON — (Continued)

CLASS G — Bernard Jakeway, Sand Coulee, 6-0-19.5; Mike Asich, Great Falls, 5-1-15.3; Orin Rippe, Great Falls, 4-2-9.2; Sharon Paul, Great Falls, 3-3-7.7; Dick Wendell, Great Falls, 2-4-6.7; Vicki Ingersoll, Great Falls, 1-5-4.8; John Wandke, Great Falls, 0-6-4.2.

MAY WINS EAST. IND. OPEN — CANDY LOY LADIES CHAMP CLASS A — Bob May, Glenwood, 6-1-71.4; John LeMond, Anderson, 5-2-67.9; Jerry Wood, PHIC, 5-2-64.1; George Sales, New Castle, 4-3-65.2; Reece Baughn, New Castle, 4-3-62.5; George Grubb, Rich- mond, 2-5-55.5; Frank Baxter, Tipton, 2-5-55.2; Jim Flowers, New Castle, 0-7-43.5.

CLASS B — Ralph Guffey, New Castle, 7-0-65.9; Amos Ingle, New Castle, 5-2-61.1; Marvin Wisehart, New Castle, 5-2-58.5; Estel Bills, Connersville, 3-4-59.8; Bob Moit, Ind'polis, 3-4-59.7; Kenny Perkins, Rushville, 3-4-54.1; James Crone, New Lisbon, 1-6-50.6; Clarence Andrews, Centerville, 1-6-50.

CLASS C — Wayne Waggoner, Seymour, 6-1-56.7; Charles Bennett, Jeffersonville, 5-2-45.5; Jr. Guthrie, Bremen, 5-2-43; Wm. Barker, Mrion, 4-2-41.8; Leon Moses, New Castle, 3-4-40.2; Charles Hancock, Ind'polis, 3-4-35.9; Lloyd Karstens, Rushville, 1-6-27.1; Frank Laurie, Springport, 1-6-25.5.

CLASS D — Art Matthews, Rockville, 6-1-46.5; Gene Loy, Union City, 6-1-42.9; Ezra Smith, New Castle, 5-2-36.1; Dennis Lee, New Castle, 4-3-34.3; Carl Staley, Bristol, 3-4-36.6; Sam Huffman, Rushville, 2-5-30.2; George Riall, Dublin, 1-6-27.4; Kenneth Sherman, New Castle, 1-6-26.2.

CLASS E — Jim Fourman, Arcanum, Ohio, 7-0-36.1; Carl Mitchell, Franklin, 5-2-37.2; Clayton Smith, Richmond, 4-3-35.1; Lloyd Karstens, Rushville, 4-3-23.8; Max Cory, New Castle, 3-4-28.5; Lee Beard, New Castle, 3-4-20.8; Larry Bills, Rushville, 2-5-17.1; J. Richard Walker, Huntington, 0-7-8.1.

WOMEN CLASS A — Candy Loy, Union City, 6-0-50.5; Sue Smith, Richmond, 4-2-34.3; Judy White, Elwood, 2-4-28.8; Dorothy Bills, Rushville, 0-6-22.

JUNIOR CLASS — Steve Bills, Connersville, 2-0-32.5; Phil Bills, Connersville, 0-2-18.7.

MONDAY-MARTIN DUO VIRGINIA STATE DOUBLES CHAMPS CLASS A — Monday & Martin, 4-0-62.1; Perry & Perry, 3-1-57.3; Price & Good, 2-2-58.6; Ballowe & Burnette, 1-3-51.4; Walker & Dean, 0-4-56.0.

CLASS B — Miller & Painter, 5-0-48.4; Butts & Cooper, 4-1-52.7; Law & Phelps, 2-3-41.0; Orndorff & Shifflett, 2-3-38.2; Goff & Austin, 2-3-36.8; Britten & Martin, 0-5-13.5. CLASS C — Alger & Bromley, 4-0-26.0; Blankenship & Inge, 3-1-24.6; Haines & Millay, 2-2-21.5; Grim & Mathias, 1-3-19.9; Young & Parsell, 0-4-16.4. LADIES — C. Dean & J. Phelps, 2-1-57.5; B. Inge & F. Sager, 0-2-50.0. JR. BOYS — Parsell & Price, 2-0-63.1; Perry & Perry, 0-2M2.9; Cooper & Haines, 0-2-40.1. «>x*%x>y"vvv.". AMERICAN NHPA APPROVED DESIGNED AND PITCHED BY CARL STEINFELDT Additional Charge: 1 to 5 pairs — $8.50 1- 500 miles, add $1.00 per pr. Plus Postage 500-1000 miles, add $1.50 per pr. 1000-2000 miles, add $1.75 per pr. Port of Shipment 2000 mi. or over, add $2.00 per pr. ROCHESTER, NEW YORK ORDER DIRECT or from NHPA REPRESENTATIVE CARL STEINFELDT, 44 Ridgecrest Road, Rochester, N.Y, 14626 24 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977

3ltt jMemortam Helmer Jallen of Fargo, North Dakota, one of the Upper Mid-West's most active horseshoe pitchers for more than 25 years, passed away on June 2. He was the holder of numerous trophies while pitching in the Fargo-Moorehead leagues and throughout North and South Dakota and Minnesota. He was stricken with a heart attack following two days after pitching practice at Oak Grove courts in Fargo. In 1976 he became a charter member of the North Dakota Horseshoe Hall of Fame, an honor he cherished. One of his biggest thrills came when he served an active role on the World Tournament committee for the 1967 tourney held in Fargo, North Dakota. Jallen appeared in the state tournament for more than 20 years as well as open tournaments at Fargo, Moorehead, Kindred, Sheldon, Hannaford, Cloquet, Duluth, St. Paul, Aberdeen, Bismark and other cities. An excellent sportsman, Jallen spent countless hours keeping score for players wishing to pitch qualifying scores at the Oak Grove courts. His wife, Manty, served as a scorekeeper in the Fargo League for many years. He is survived by his wife Manty and a son Paul of St. Paul, Minn. The sympathy of the Fargo-Moorehead club together with that of the National Association is extended in this, their hour of sadness. The Western Montan Association was saddened by the passing of Alex Roots of St. Regis, Montana. He was a staunch supporter of the game in Montana and travelled hundreds of miles to attend tournaments. His presence will be sorely missed in the Western Montana Circles. The sympathy of the Western Montana Association and that of the NHPA is extended to his wife and son in their hour of bereavement. The passing of Joe Dubie of Toccoa, Georgia and former pitcher and resident of Illinois many years ago is reported by his son Orville. He was 92 years old at the time of his death in June, after 10 days in the hospital. His first love was horseshoes and the many friends he made through the years. The highlight of his pitching activities was to attend the World Tournament each year wherever they were held. The sympathy of the Georgia State Association and of the Illinois Association and that of the National Association is extended to his bereaved family. The New York State Horseshoe Pitchers' Association was deepened sadly by the passing of Hilton Zehr. He was a member of the NE-OS-CO Club in Pulaski and also this year's director of the New York State Tournament. Hilt loved the game of horseshoes and participated in many local, state, and Canadian tournaments. He was a fine gentleman on and off the courts and gave a good account of himself pitching horseshoes. His soft and easy 1 VA turn was poetry in motion going through the air. The members of NE-OS-CO have lost a true horseshoer. Our condolences go out to his wife and all his loved ones.

DIANE BERNIER WINS BALDHILL OPEN WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT Diane Bernier of Kent, Minn., won Class A honors in the first Baldhill Open women's horseshoe pitching tournament held at Hannaford, N.D. July 23. She beat Jan Steffen of Coppers- town, N.D., in a playoff. Third went to Delia Gronneberg of Cooperstown. Class B was won by Patty Bernier of Kent, followed by Letha Turnquist of Cooperstown and Donna Symanietz of Fargo. Class C was won by Ilene McCambridge of Kent followed by Jean Johnson of Fargo and Bonnie Peterson of Binford. A total of 18 pitchers participated. It is believed to be the first women's tourney to be held in the state. Ruth Anderson of Dazey, N.D. was the tournament director. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 ELIZABETHTON, TENN. OPEN CROWN WON BY R. NORWOOD The annual Elizabethton Open tournament was held in the beautiful Watauga River valley with a background of mountains as one of the early season tournaments conducted by the Tennessee Association. The weather was ideal as 34 pitchers took to the courts and as the meet progressed there were many games in the 70 and 80 percent bracket. There are 9 courts and all lighted. CLASS A—R. Norwood, 5-1-74.2; T. Norwood, 3-3-72.8; O. D. Lebow, 3-3-70.1; G. Lebow, 3-3-67.2; D. Ward, 2-4-65.8; A. J. Nave, 3-3-65.1; S. Jackson, 2-4-61.9. CLASS B-G. Lewis, 4-1-59.0; G. Whaley, 4-1-62.5; H. Self, 2-4-57.5; C. Brown, 2-3-56.5; D. Stallings, 2-3-51.5; H. Jackson, 1-4-53.8.

CLASS C—W. Stephens, 5-1-59.4; J. Hammitt, 5-1-52.4; J. Solsbee, 4-2-53.9; J. B. Wells, 3-3-47.7; B. Arms, 3-3-40.2; P. Cogdill, 1-5-40.15; L. Eller, 0-6-42.2.

CLASS D-B. Glenn, 5-1-38.3; D. Isaacs, 4-2-40.07; R. Williams, 4-1-38.2; C. Clowers, 3-3-45.5; D. Solsbee, 2-4-34.8; K. Harrett, 2-4-33.9; F. Gregg, 1-5-34.8.

CLASS E—C. Reagan, 6-0-42.1; W. White, 5-1-34.8; S. Carnette, 4-2-33.3; D. Holmes, 3-3-31.9; J. Davis, 1-5-12.0; J. Whaley, 1-5-11.0; C. H. Ward, 1-5-10.5.

DAVENPORT, TENN. MEMORIAL OPEN SETS RECORD The annual Davenport Memorial tournament held at the Tyson Park courts in Knoxville, Tennessee was the largest ever held in Tennessee. There were 43 pitchers taking advantage of a beautiful day to pitch in this annual event. Meet was conducted by the Tennessee state association on July 2. Roger Norwood swept through Class A with a clean slate of 6 wins and no losses welded together with a 73.6 ringer percentage. A. J. Nave was runner up with 4-2 and 67.6 percent. CLASS A—R. Norwood, 6-0-73.6; A. J. Nave, 4-2-67.6; D. Ward, 3-3-71.9; O. D. Lebow, 3-3-67.4; T. Nor- wood, 2-4-68.4; S. Jackson, 2-4-64.4; T. R. Little, 1-5-59.2.

CLASS B—H. Jackson, 5-0-62.4; G. Whaley, 4-1-53.5; J. Adkerson, 3-2-52.7; W. Stephens, 2-4-54.0; D. Stallings, 1-4-54.7; C. Montgomery, 0-5-44.7. CLASS C—G. Lewis, 5-1-61.7; H. Self, 4-1-62.0; J. Collins, 3-2-51.4; J. Solsbee, 1-4-38.4; C. Allen 1-4-35.3; C. Green, 0-5-31.0. CLASS D—R. Stanton, 5-0-61.4; J. B. Wells, 3-2-52.9; J. Hammitt, 2-3-52.6; H. Marlin, 2-3-41.6; D. Tipton, 2-3-41.5; B. Arms, 1-4-40.4.

CLASS E—W. Self, 4-1-40.0; P. Cogdill, 3-2-35.3; C. Clowers, 3-2-37.2; R. Williams, 2-3-37.7; L. Sunder- land, 2-3-34.9; C. Reagan, 1-4-28.8.

CLASS F—D. Solsbee, 4-1-50.6; B. Ward, 3-2-40.9; M. Norwood, 3-2-38.5; F. Gregg, 3-2-37.2; F. Campbell, 2-3-33.9; K. Garrett, 0-5-29.3.

CLASSG-J. Tipton, 5-1-30.0; J. Whaley, 4-1-21.2; O. Solsbee, 2-3-20.0; C. H. Ward, 2-3-15.5; B. Sawyer, 2-3-14.1; J. Davis, 0-5-7.0.

WASHINGTON PITCHERS IN ABUNDANCE AT OREGON ROSE FESTIVAL OPEN —BOB WEST STILL TOP MAN CLASS A—Bob West, Scappoose, 10-2-79.4; Lowell DAvis, Creswell, 9-3-73.3; Ridge Leggett, Roseburg, 8-3-73.0; Jim Burke, Albany, 8-3-70.0; Howard Peterson, Portland, 8-3-69.5; Barry Chapelle, Portland, 5-6-63.7; Cletus Chapelle, Portland, 4-7-62.8; Vic Joyner, Philomath, 4-7-61.9; Lauren Hill, Troutdale, 4-7-56.2; Art Sperber, Bremerton, Wn., 3-8-59.5; Ron Miller, Woodburn, 2-9-56.8; BobHildebrant, Hillsboro, 2-9-50.7.

CLASS B—John Pratt, Portland, 11-0-64.1; Pete Zumaran, Portland, 8-3-55.1; Orel Vallen, Seattle, Wn., 7-4-53.1; R. Brumfield, Lynnwood, Wn., 7-4-51.6; Oliver Hartzell, Bothel, Wn., 7-4-48.2; Chuck Ball, Portland, 7-4-46.9; Herb Godfrey, Aberdeen, Wn., 6-5-51.2; Bill Hulshof, Portland, 5-6-44.7; Jim Alexander, tfidgefield, Wn., 4-7-52.0; Cliff Parr, Portland, 2-9-42.9; Esthel Benner, Salem, 2-9-34.6; Ray Schiedler, Silverton, 0-11-33.5. 26 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 ROSE FESTIVAL—(Continued) CLASS C—Orlean Clinton, Seattle, Wn., 6-1-55.2; Ken Leatherman, Portland, 5-2-53.3; Irv Farron, Port- land, 5-2-47.3; LaRay Sutter, Blaine, Wn., 4-3-43.3; Les Andrews, Vancouver, Wn., 3-4-41.5; Vern Wanless, McMinnville, 3-4-37.3; Elmer Otnes, Oregon City, 1-6-39.6; Ken Carvo, Yakima, Wn., 1-6-39.2.

CLASS D—Willard Hufschmid, Portland, 6-2-46.7; Jim Kosterman, Vancouver, Wn., 6-3-45.1; Russ Ball, Portland, 5-3-38.9; Lyle Meuret, Everett, Wn., 4-3-43.1; Bob Sletten, Vancouver, Wn., 4-3-36.7; Virgil Williams, Boone, Iowa, 3-4-41.2; Bill Dolan, Gladstone, 2-5-35.5; Henry McGrew, Albany, 0-7-34.6.

CLASS E—Ted Miller, Forest Grove, 6-2-38.7; Raleigh Smith, Selan, Wn., 6-3-34.9; Toivo Saari, Aberdeen, Wn., 5-3-32.3; Burt Wells, Portland, 4-3-35.2; Otis Wilcox, Hermiston, 4-3-31.5; Art Bionda, Port- land, 2-5-28.6; Tom W. Worthington, Spokane, Wn., 2-5-26.9; Carl Shobert, Lebanon, 1-6-26.6.

CLASS F—Bill Frison, Portland, 7-0-35.7; Lyle Andrews, Vancouver, Wn., 4-3-32.0; Joe Cameron, Port- land, 4-3-30.8; Gerlad Russell, Vernonia, 3-4-30.6; Mark Cooper, Hillsboro, 3-4-30.4; Charles Tapper, Kent, Wn., 3-4-27.9; Dick Speer, Portland, 2-5-30.0; Gary Nichols, Baker, 2-5-28.9.

CLASS G—Gordon Roberts, oregon City, 5-1-32.9; Dick Helm, West Linn, 4-2-28.6; Dave Sturdevant, Newberg, 4-2-25.0; Pat O'Day, Portland, 4-2-23.9; Jack Stryker, Portland, 3-3-25.2; Joe Kurth, Ridgefield, Wn., 1-5-17.5; Freeman Williams Roseburg, 0-6-12.3.

JUNIORS—Sandy Bartel, Oregon City, 5-0-54.0; Jeff Bishcoff, Reidgefield, Wn., 4-1-38.4; Darryl Walker, Seattle, Wn., 3-2-38.0; DAve Kennedy, Reidgefield, Wn., 2-3-30.8; Dan Ochs, Spokane, Wn., 1-4-10.0; Dennis Ochs, Spokane Wn., 0-5-6.4.

FORTY COMPETE IN ALABAMASHERIFFS TOURNAMENT The Sixth Annual Alabama Sheriff's Boys Ranch tournament had forty entries. Ottie Reno, Alabama State Champion won the exent with 5-0 hitting 56 percent of his shots. Wesley Roper was second with a 4-1 record. Jackie Cush won the ladies class with Patsy Ayres taking second. In Men's B Class it was Reggie Elledge first and Tony Cush second. The C winner was Neal Rhodes with David "Red" Ballard the runnerup. CLASS A—Ottie Reno, 5-0; Wesley Roper, 4-1; Bill Ayres, 3-2; Oliver, Bearden, 2-3; Charles Sealy, 1-4; Bill Bibby, 0-5. CLASS B—Reggie Elledge, 4-1; Tony Cash, 3-2; Jeff Lucas, 3-2; Jimmie Cleckler, 3-2; Paul Miller, 1-4; Frank Fuller, 1-4.

CLASS C—Neal Rhodes, champ; David Ballard, runnerup, David Monique; John Channell; Dwayne Ledford; Chris Sheckles; John Berry; Curt Sheckles; Bozie Edwards; Willie Edwards; Steven Ayres; James Edwards. WOMEN'S A—Jackie Cash, champ; Patsy Ayres, runnerup;rosemary Roper; Sherian Newton; Nalda Sealy; Jenie Cash; and Becky Ayres.

C. RICHARDSON WINS TWIN COUNTY (MASS.) SINGLES The Twin County MASS. League started its 23rd year with the annual Twin County Singles tournament at the Franklin, (Mass.) County Fair courts. Charles Richardson a veteran of many seasons came through with flying colors by sweeping the field with 5 straight wins, one of which saw him establish the high single game percentage of 79.2 and 72.7. Merritt also had a high single game of 72.7 percent. The league consists of nine teams with four in the East division and five in the West division. Percy Howe handles the publicity. CLASS A—C. Richardson, 5-0-65.0; M. Merritt, 4-1-53.8; R. Howe, 3-2-53.9; H. Kielinen, 2-3-40.4; R. Hastings, 1-4-39.9; A. Cieslak, 38.9. CLASS BE-Amos Whitaker, 5-0-42.7; A. Blaser, 4-1-41.0; T. Dodge, 3-2-40.8; E. Murby, 2-3-32.8; C. Armitage, 1-4-17.7; B. Santian, 0-5-19.7. CLASS C—J. Berequist, 5-1-15.0; R. Holden, 4-2-18.8; R. O'Brian, 3-3-13.7; S. Brott, 0-6-4.7. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977

WEST TOPS OREGON CITY TERRITORIAL DAYS OPEN CLASS A—Bob West, Scappoose, 9-0-79.3; Lowell Davis, Creswell, 8-1-73.0; Jim Burke, Albamy, 6-3-70.0; Howard Peterson, Portland, 5-4-70.2; Vic Joyner, Philomath, 5-64.7; Barry Chapelle, Portland, 4-5-65.6; Cletus Chapelle, Portland 4-5-60.4; Bob Heldebrant, Hillsboro, 3-6-63.0; Ron Miller, Hubbard, 1-8-57.9; Les Phillips, Dallas, 0-9-51.5. CLASS B—Pete Zumaran, Portland, 7-1-58.1; Abe Ediger, Otis, 6-2-54.7; Charles Wendling, Scio, 5-2-58.5; Esthel Benner, Salem, 5-2-50.2; Bernard Martell, Portland, 3-4-49.0; Cliff Parr, Portland, 1-6-42.1; Ray Schiedler, Silverton, 0-7-38.3. CLASS C—Vern Wanless, McMinnville, 6-1-45.7; Elmer Otnes, Oregon City, 5-2-44.8; Henry McGrew, Albany, 4-3-37.1; Wayne Lucas, Terrebonne, 3-4-40.4; Bob Sletten, Vancouver Wn., 3-4-40.3; Irv Farron, Portland, 3-4-40.1; Jim Kostreman, Vancouver Wn., 3-4-39.5; Willard Hufschmid, Portland, 1-6-33.1.

CLASS D—Pete Ediger, Dallas, 6-1-47.5; George Kipp, Tualatin, 5-2-43.1; Bob Showers, Salem, 4-3-44.5; Bill Dolan, Gladston, 4-3-41.5; Russ Ball, Portland, 4-3-37.2; Don Weinberg, Portland, 3-4-38.4; C. Christen- sen, Harrisburg, 1-6-32.0; Rick Rebman, hermiston, 1-6-30.5.

CLASS E—Carl Shoberg, Lebanon, 6-0-36.5; Bob Beesley, Culver, 4-2-36.7; Otis Wilcox, Hermiston, 3-3-38.7; Bill Frison, Portland, 3-3-37.4; Gordon Roberts, Oregon City, 3-3-28.9; Art Bionda, Portland, 2-4-28.7; Gerald Russell, Veronia, 0-6-27.1. CLASS F—Claud Clark, Culver, 5-0-29.6; Joe Kurth, Ridgefield Wn., 3-2-22.9; Dick Helm, West Linn, 3-2-21.7; Jack Stryker, Portland, 3-2-21.3; Freeman Williams, Roseburg, 1-4-12.5; L. Kock, Oregon City, 0-5-9.4.

CLASS G—Vic Hyder, Madras, 5-0-34.2; Darwin Nicklas, Redmond, 3-2-23.0; Dave Schultze, Milwaukie, 3-2-21.8; Ken Garrison, Medford, 2-3-26.7; Carl Helkey, Redmond, 2-3-18.1; Rick Bienapfl, 0-5-13.6. WOMEN CLASS-50 shoe Handi-cap—Norma Garrett, Milwaukie, 5-1-28.6; Ethel Davis, Creswell, 4-2-20.6; Frances Phillips, Dallas, 3-3-40.3; Karen Miller, Hubbard, 0-6-11.3.

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CLASS C—Herman Boyer, Beaver, Pa., 6-1-51.0; George Fichter, Pittsburgh, 5-2-50.2; Merle Gindlesperger, Quecreek, 4-3-47.2; Raymond Rugg, Mill Run, 3-4-51.0; Wayne Richard, New Brighton, 3-4-48.2; Dave Baker, New Castle, 3-4-41.2; Tom Wilkins, Pittsburgh, 2-5-45.0; Alex Sakal, Pittsburgh, 2-5-42.0.

CLASS D—Joe Pagnanelli, Bethel Park, 9-0 45.4; Andy Fecik, Ambridge, 6-3-44.0; Cyril Enders, Vanport, 6-3-39.3; Carl Elder, New Castle, 5-4-39.4; Wilbert Rugg, Mill Run, 5-4-38.0; George Rhea, Erie, 5-4-34.1; Edward Molitoris, Fredericktown, 4-5-40.2; John Wilson, Dharon, 2-7-33.0; Don Verrico, Rochester, 2-7-31.0; Bud Richeal, Beaver Falls, 1-8-33.0.

CLASS E—-Larry Brobeck, New Brighton, 7-0-33.1; William Williams, Uniontown, 6-1-32.2; Mike Churley, Pittsburgh, 5-2-25.0; Dick Tunney, Rochester, 4-3-25.1; Joe Pelegrinelli, New Kensington, 2-5-28.0; Don Chewning, New Brighton Twp., 2-5-21.0; Henry Hansen, Rochester, 1-6-17.3; Richard Verrico, Rochester, 0-7-12.1.

KOLB WINS ESSEX COUNTY (N.J.) ANNIVERSARY MEET CLASS A-William Kolb, Belleville, 6-1-54.0; PhilZozzaro, Little Falls, 4-3-56.0; Sol Berman, Elizabeth, 4-3-54.6; Bernie Mullady, Belleville, 4-3-53.4; Tom Skinner, E. Orange, 4-3-52.0; Frank McCrink, Fairfield, 3-4-50.9; Al Cherry, Plainfield, 2-5-59.4; Ed Severs, Vineland, 1-6-46.3. CLASS B—William Herrmann, Clark, 6-1-51.1; William Maclntyre, Middlesex, 5-2-46.9; Ted Lewis, Mill- ville, 5-2-41.7; Al Ravencraft, Newark, 4-3-45.7; Vince Yannetti, Bound Brook, 4-3-38.6; Del Fithian, Bridge- ton, 3-4-41.4; Pete Albers, Nutley, 1-6-29.4; Tom Bailiff, Hawthorn, 0-7-30.9.

CLASS C—Claude White, E. Orange, 5-0-50.4; Owen Farmer Sr. New York, 3-2-38.0; Lee Marshall, Middlesex, 3-2-36.4; Art Carson, Edison, 2-3-42.8; Owen Farmer Jr. E. Brunswick, 2-3-38.4; Al Price, Cranford, 0-3-36.4. CLASS D—Hal Christensen, S. Plainfield, 5-2-38.6; Walter Deuster, Hampton Bays, 5-2-38.9; Steve Albanese, Bloomfield, 4-3-38.3; HorrLee, Brooklyn, 4-3-36.9; Bob Welsher, Great Meadows, 3-4-34.0; Hel- muth, Ruesch, River Vale, 3-4-34.0; Tom Reitz, Brooklyn, 2-5-36.0; John Dykstra, Englewood, 2-5-32.0. CLASS E—Bob Bradley, Paramus, 5-0-31.6; Nick Simile, Maplewood, 3-2-30.0; Ed Dalton, Cranford, 2-3-27.2; John Cottell, Oakland, 2-3-23.6; Chester Bosiak, Belleville, 2-3-21.6; John Mazzeo, S. Plainfield, 1-4-21.6.

CLASS F—Vince DeMicco, Cranford, 5-0-35.2; John Drust, Kearney, 4-1-40.4; Ken Huyler, Hacketstown, 2-3-26.0; Charles Unger, Hacketstown, 2-3-20.0; Frank Coruan, Union, 1-4-24.8; Bob Zimmerman, Mount- side, 1-4-14.6. CLASS G—Bob Payne, Fanwood, 5-1-18.8; Bob Deuster, Hampton Bays, 4-1-16.8; Ted Garrett, Fanwood, 3-2-13.8; Mark Carson, Edison, 2-3-18.0; Simione, 2-3-9.2; Fred Stranskov, N. Caldwell, 1-4-6.4.

KILGORE SNEAKS PAST WOODEN FOR 4-STATE TITLE With the score 48-47, Charlie Kilgore sneaked past Jerry Wooden by dropping on two ringers as Wooden missed with one. Final score Kilgore 51, Wooden, 47. 100 pitchers took part in the one-day 4-State tournament staged at Falls City Nebraska City park courts on July 3.

CLASS A—Charles Kilgore, Missouri, 7-0-68.6; Jerry Wooden, Missouri, 6-1-69.9; Larry Norton, Ks., 5-2-61.4; Fred Kenney, Missouri, 3-4-61.1; John Smith, Kans., 3-4-59.4; Dean Prichard, Kans., 3-4-58.4; W. W. Webb, Kans., 1-6-45.5; Gene Fleek, Kans., 0-7-52.4. CLASS B—Dale Seybert, Nebr., 6-1-57.7; Woody Wilson, la., 6-1-52.8; Paul Wollenberg, Nebr., 5-2-53.4; Geln Grotrian, Nebr., 4-3-48.7; Jake Isaac, Nebr., 4-3-46.5; Lorenz Wollenburg, Nebr., 2-5-38.6; Lee Bussard, Nebr., 1-6-38.8; Clare West, Nebr., 0-7-32.7. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News DigestSeptember, 1977 4-STATE—(Continued)

CLASS C—Wayne Shellinbarger, Kans., 6-1-42.1; Leonard Werner, Nebr., 4-3-44.2; Shady Heist, Nebr., 4-3-42.3; Bill Chester, Kans., 4-3-40.5; Sam Adame, Kans., 4-3-40.1; Fred English, Kans., 3-4-37.6; Wilbur Gay, Missouri, 2-5-38.5; Johnnie Wenger, Kans., 1-6-34.6.

CLASS D—Ray Owens, Missouri, 6-1-46.9; John Duncan, Nebr., 6-1-43.1; Albert Ford, Missouri, 5-2-46.2; Marvin Reheis, Kans., 5-2-42.7; Buzz Dickson, Kans., 2-5-39.9; Dale Owens, Missouri, 2-5-23.1; Doyle Goforth, Missouri, 1-6-37.3; Stan Brickey, Missouri, 1-6-31.3. CLASS E—LaVon Sperline, Kans., 6-1-46.7; Jesse Hobbs, Kans., 6-1-43.7; Ray German, Nebr., 6-1-42.6; Paul Goodwin, Nebr., 4-3-39.6; Roy Fern, Nebr., 3-4-33.3; Joe Christensen, Kans., 2-5- 37.9; Joe Amthor, Kans., 1-6-26.8; Al Ard, Kans., 0-7-31.5.

CLASS F—Ray Kapke, Nebr., 4-1-36.9; Bob Hitchcock, Missouri, 3-2-36.8; Dale Johnson, Missouri, 3-2-33.7; Wilbur Andrews, la., 2-3-36.5; John Duncan, Nebr., 2-3-29.6; Ray Dougherty, Nebr., 1-4-33.1.

CLASS G—Max Ungles, Missouri, 5-0-33.9; Bob Hamm. Nebr. 4-1-32.1; Don Abernathy, Nebr., 2-3-33.2; Clair Krebs, Kans. 2-3-30.7; Hershel Adey, Missouri, 1-4-25.8; Lloyd Cattrell, Kans., 1-4-25.6. CLASS H—Earl Barker, Nebr., 4-1-39.9; Bill Robinson, Nebr., 4-1-36.3; Myron Walker, Nebr., 3-2-31.2; Bill Perich, Kans., 2-3-32.4; Dale Hobbs, Kans., 2-3-28.1; Jack Beekley, Nebr., 0-5-18.1. CLASS I—Bob Gregory, Nebr., 4-1-34.5; Rickey Carter, Missouri, 3-2-23.4; Nick Guild, Missouri, 3-2-25.2; Steve Tompkins, Missouri, 2-3-31.2; Leon Roush, Nebr., 2-3-27.5; Milt Harmon, Nebr., 1-4-25.7. CLASS J—Alvin Strasil, Nebr., 4-1-24.8; Dean Roush, Missouri, 3-2-23.4; Raymond Kunkel, Missouri, 3-2-21.8; Joe Hooker, Missouri, 2-3-23.1; Eldred Wenger, Kans., 2-3-14.6; Tom Ralston, Kans., 1-4-10.0. CLASS K—Bill Stalder, Missouri, 3-0-20.4; Lloyd Bindle, Nebr., 2-1-14.1; DonSpeer, Missouri, 1-2-"l2.6; Rick Speer, Missouri, 0-3-10.0.

LADIES CLASS A—Alma Adey, Missouri, 3-1-40.4; Denise Wollenburg, Nebr., 2-1-35.4; Delores Wollenburg, Nebr., 1-2-27.2; Janice Heist, Nebr., 0-3-19.9.

LADIES CALSS B—Linda Wollenburg, Nebr., 3-1-18.4; Vonda Kapke, Nebr., 2-1-13.5; Pam Duncan, Nebr., 1-2-13.1; Deanie Reheis, Kans., 0-3-10.0. JUNIOR BOYS—Jim Booe, Kans., 5-1-36.5; Tracy Sperline, Kans., 4-1-46.5; Jerry Amthor, Kans., 4-1-33.8; Dale Shellinbarger, Kans., 2-3-26.9; Jerry Kapke, Nebr., 1-4-36.1; John Chester, Kans., 0-5-22.5.

GALESBURG, ILL. INVITATIONAL WON BY HENTON Glen "Red" Henten of Maquoketa, Iowa won the 17th Invitational tournament at the beautiful Lincoln Park courts on Route 150 north of Galesburg, 111. Henten is one of the world's top players and the Iowa state champion. Paul Jensen of Monmouth, 111., Warren County champion, won class B. L. Gillespie of Peroia, 111. won class C. Jim Wiles of Galesburg won class D. and E. Colgan of Toulon, 111. won class E. CLASS A—Glen Henten, Iowa, 5-0; R. Simon, Iowa, 4-1; R. Phillips, III., 2-3; John Law, III., 2-3. CLASS B-Paul Jensen, III., 5-1-; Arnold Lester, III., 3-2-; Dale Swank, III., 3-2; D. Trafford, III., 2-3. CLASS C—L. Gillespie, III., 4-1; Byron Hafner, Iowa, 4-1; Harry Anderson, III., 4-1; M. Durrett, III., 2-3. CLASS D-Jim Wiles, III., 5-0; Dick Ellinger, III., 4-1; R. Mengerson, III., 3-2; Bob St. George, III., 2-3. CLASDS E—E. Colgan, III., 4-1; Bob Porter, III., 3-2; Earl Anderson, III., 3-2; Rick Bettisworth, III., 2-3.

FROM HERE AND THERE Will Gullickson reached a career high of 122 points for 50 shoes and 320 points for 150 shoes while pitching in the Moorhead Horseshoe League, July 7. Every shoe counted in the 50-shoe game in which he pitched 72 percent ringers and set a season single-game record in the league. He was pitching as a substitute for the Stenerson Lumber team since his Busch Bavarian team had a bye. 30 The Hrseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 STAN MANKER SURGES THRU GEO. CURLEY MEMORIAL OPEN The George Curley Memorial Open tournament hosted by the Toledo Horseshoe Club and played at the Jermain park courts in Toledo was a tremendous success due in part to the wonderful turnout of pitchers and friends of the late George Curley in whose memory the tournament was held. Stan Manker of Lunchburg, Ohio was in the groove and swept the field in his was to the title with 7 straight wins and a 71.5 ringer percentage. Helen Roberts put 5 in a row on the records to top the Ladies Class A. CLASS A — Stan Manker, 7-0-71.5; Max Rosenberry, 6-1-69.7; Wilbur Kabel, 4-3-72.8; Dale Pringle, 3-4-67.9; Paul Focht, 3-4-67.8; Gary Roberts, 3-4-67.2; Stan Swarthout, 2-5-66.3; Elmer Harrison, 0-7-58.9. CLASS B — BobSass, 6-1-63.5; Bob Darnold, 6-1-60.8; Gene Rice, 5-2-62.9; Paul Rohrs, 3-4-61.0; Glen Durfey, 3-4-54.3; Rick Gyorkas, 3-4-53.6; Clarence Espen, 2-5-55.6; Gary Kline, 0-7-52.0. CLASS C — Jerome Boesch, 5-0-57.3; Lee Jacobs, 3-2-55.6; Ottie Reno, 3-2-52.6; Jerry Moran, 2-3-54.8; George Stifel, 2-3-48.9; Fran Asher, 0-5-44.9. CLASS D — Dale Dombrowsky, 5-0-45.8; Norm Ameling, 4-1-47.3; Nial Beck, 3-2-48.3; Bill Henderson, 2-3-39.5; Bill Knepper, 1-4-40.3; Harold Reed, 0-5-39.4. CLASS E — Hank Kahle, 5-0-54.6; Glen Wheeler, 4-1-35.6; Gary Gardner, 3-2-35.2; Louie Dexter, 2-3-37.0; Bill Williams, 1-4-30.6; Dave Thomas, 0-5-35.0. CLASS F — Dan Wilczynski, 5-0-33.9; Mike Braddock, 4-1-23.9; Dick Wheeler, 2-3-20.4; Phil Thomas, 2-3-15.9; Dave Bratton, 1-4-20.1; Aron Shepherd, 1-4-15.1. CLASS A WOMEN — Helen Roberts, 5-1-68.8; Katherin Harrison, 4-1-54.8; Gene Swarthout, 3-2-56.1; Janet Reno, 2-3-45.7; Lynn Halcomb, 1-4-36.0; Avanelle Brown, 0-5-27.5.

CLASS B WOMEN - Lorna Reno, 6-1-44.3; Gerry Wheeler, 6-1-37.8; Cherrell Dombrowsky, 6-1-37.8; Rose Curley, 4-3-21.1; Wanda Henderson, 3-4-5.0; Marge Thomas, 2-5-22.0; Dorothy Slocum, 1-6-16.4; Margie Shea, 1-6-6.0.

MULLADY OF N. J. SWEEPS MARYLAND SEALTEST OPEN WEBB WINS JUNIOR PLAYOFF MATCH In the Sealtest Open tournament held at the Picnic Island park courts in Salisbury, Maryland on June 18-19, Bernard Mullady of New Jersey took the measure of nine straight opponents to win top honors in the Class A bracket. Bernard Folder was runner-up with 7 and 2. Denny Webb won the playoff for the Junior crown over Charles Cherrix, Jr. and Richard Boswell.

CLASS A —Bernard Mullady, N.J.,9-0; Bernard Folker, Md.,7-2; Ernie O'Neal, Md., 5-4; Wayne Willey, Md., 5-4; Rocky Fithian, N.J., 5-4; Earl Trebbitt, Md., 4-5; Irving Lloyd, Md., 4-5; Ted Lewis, N.J., 3-6; Carl Puffenberger, Md., 2-7; Preston Rose, W.Va., 1-8. CLASS B — Willard Sammons, Md., 9-1; Richard Bevans, Md., 9-2; Ken Stormer, Md., 8-2; Jack Blades, Md., 5-4; Ray Matlock, Md., 5-4; Parker Sturgis, Md., 4-5; Ken Holden, Md., 3-6; Ray Shober, N.J., 2-7; Floyd Aden, Md., 2-7; Harry Schmidt, N.J., 0-9.

CLASS C — Olin Schuyler, 9-0; Stanley Abell, 8-1; Louis Walls, 7-2; Fred Beeman, 5-4; George Layton, 4-5; Joe Little, 4-5; Kyle Brown, 4-5; Ed Rogers, 2-7; Charles Cherrix, Sr., 2-7; Bob Peek, Forfeit. CLASS D — Clark Townsend, 7-0; Galen Crummett, 6-1; James McKenzie, 4-3; Robert Bunn, 4-3; Greg Meyer, 3-4; Walter Hunt, 2-5; Robert Peek, 1-6; Allen Layton, 1-6.

CLASS E — George Zlock, 7-0; Brian Murray, 6-1; Gary Short, 4-3; Ken Fabian, 4-3; Chuck Spencer, 3-4; Ronald Wilkins, 2-5; Donald Wilkins, 1-6; Tommey Aden, Forfeit.

JUNIOR CLASS — Danny Webb, 4-1; Charles Cherrix, Jr., 4-1; Richard Boswell, 3-2; Allen Abell, 1-3; Buddy Groff, 1-3.

In the annual doubles tournament the team of Bud Graves and Allen Layton came out on top with a 6 and 1 record. Second and third was decided by ringer percentage between Holden-Cherrix team and O'Neal- Spencer duo. Charles Cherrix, Jr. and Joe Little won the play-off over Louis Walls and Clark Townsend for Class B title. The rseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION SEASON ACTIVITIES The Dogwood Arts Festival Open tournament was held in Knoxville, Tennessee in the early stages of the season. Tony Norwood was the winner with a 6 and 1 record and compiling a 74.1 ringer percentage. Roger Norwood ran second. Dexter Stallings, Tennessee state secretary, took first place in the Class B group. Class C went to Carl Montgomery. Because of rain, Class D was called at 3 rounds and Roy Wilkins was declared winner with all his games won. CLASS A—Tony Norwood, 6-1-74.1; Roger Norwood, 5-2-73.8; O. D. Lebow, 4-3-71.8; T. R. Little, -3-67.8; A. J. Nance, 4-3-65.4; Henry Self, 3-4-62.2; Don Ward, 2-5-61.5; George Lewis, 0-7-51.9. CLASS B—Dexter Stallings, 6-1-56.9; Willie Stephensd, 5-2-57.6; Hubert Jackson, 4-3-58.3; J. B. Wills, 4-3-47.8; Grady Whaley, 3-4-54.3; Carroll Allen, 3-4-49.5; Jim Wilson, 2-5-44.5; J. E. Brooks, 1-6-41 7.

CLASS C—Carl Montogomery, 6-1-55.2; Jack Hammitt, 6-1-54.7; James Collins, 4-3-48.8; Paul Cogdill, 4-3-35.4; James Brooks, 3-4-47.0; Fred Gregg, 3-4-36.7; Melvin Wright, 3-4-34.3; James Flowers, 0-7-36.1.

TENNESSEE OPEN

CLASS A—T. R. Little, 4-1-63.4; T. Norwood, 3-2-64.0; A. J. Nance, 3-2-63.4; S. Blackwell, 3-2-55.7; S. Jackson, 2-3-60.1; H. Jackson, 0-5-48.4. CLASS B—Dexter Stallings, 4-1-62.3; George Lewis, 4-1-59.4; Carl Montgomery, 4-1-61.1; Willie Stephens, 2-3-51.0; Jim Adkerson, 1-4-46.7; Jack Hammitt, 0-5-33.1. Class C was won by J. Collins with 5-0, while Class D saw Paul Cogdill win the playoff over J. Black for first place.

ROGER NORWOOD VICTOR IN BULLS GAP, TENN. MEET Roger Norwood defeated O.D. Lebow in a playoff game for first place in the Bulls Gap Open tournament held in that city. G. Lewis topped Class B while R. Stanton took the measure of H. Jackson and J. Adkerson in playoff for Class C title. Class D was won by J. Hammitt. Class E went to C. Clowers who had 6 straight wins. HENTON & EATON SPARKLE — REGAIN EAU CLAIRE, WIS. OPEN TITLES — ALLEN EHLERS TOPS JUNIORS Red Henton from Mauoketa, Iowa with a 10-1 record regained his title in the 11th annual Eau Claire Open tournament held at Eau Claire, Wisconsin on June 10-11 and 12. Pat Eaton of Eau Claire regained her title in the Ladies' class. Allen Ehlers was superb in winning the Jnior crown. Dale Lipovsky was the defending men's champion and finished third while Larye Ambrose of Jackson Minnesota was the runnerup, with a 9-2 record and 74.7 ringer percentage. Pat Eaton, tournament chairman expresses her thanks to all for making this annual meet the success it was. CLASS A—Glen "Red" Henton, Maquoketa, Iowa, 10-1-80.4; Larye Amrose, Jackson, Mn. 9-2-74.7; Dale Lipovsky, Minneapolis, Mn., 8-3-70.4; Jim Aleckson, Princeton, Mn., 7-4-65,3; Norm Morrison, Cloquet, Mn., 5-6-64.0; Abe Austin, Oak Park, III. 5-6-61.8; Andy Paglarini, Hibbing, Mn. 4-7-62.7; Llloyd Frederick- son, Wayzata, Mm., 4-7-60.2; Rick Pritzlaff, Germantown, Wi. 4-7-58.2; Curt Bestul, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-8-63.1; Frank Stinson, Minneapolis, Mn., 3-8-62.9; Don Allen, St. Paul, Mn., 3-8-55.6.

CLASS B—Harold Bestul, Rosholt, Wi., 10-1- 56.5; Rog Ehlers, Melrose Park, III., 9-2-61.5; Stan Ulku. Bloomington, Mn., 7-4-56.5; Don Hendricks, Benton Wi., 7-4-54.2; Art Holter, Minneapolis, Mn., 6-5-55.1; Hjalmer Johnson, Bigfork, Mn., 5-6-58.4; Len Lipovsky, Minneapolis, Mn., 5-6-57.1; Altin Olson, Bloomington, Mn., 5-6-56.0; Ted Laursen, Eau Claire, Wi., 4-7-54.0; John Roubinek, Pine City, Mn., 4-7-52.7; Gib gingras, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-8-43.5; Jack Stout, Melrose Park, III., 2-9-50.9. CLASS C—Pat Smith, Oconomowoc, Wi., 6-1-44.9; Ron Seekamp, Fridley, Mn., 5-2-51.7; Lloyd Olfert, Richfield, Nn., 5-2-46.3; Ken Greenlee, Minneapolis, Mn., 4-3-44.3; Larry Hoffman, Eau Claire, Wi., 4-3-35.4; Wes Taylor, West Bend, Wi., 2-5-42.3; Mike Stout, Melrose Park, III., 2-5-35.4; Bob Gjerstad, St. James, Mn., 0-7-18.3.

CLASS DJamew Holmquist, Cedar, Mn., 5-2-54.3; Art Moran, Webster, Mn., 5-2-51.4; Swen Bowman, Green Bay, Wi., 5-2-41.7; James Holland, Anoka, Mn., 4-3-43.7; Lloyd Henrikson, Coon Rapids, Mn., 3-4-48.3; Archie Johnson, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-4-44.9; Kent Anderson, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-5-55.7; Punt Laabs, Oconomowoc, Wi., 1-6-36.6. 32 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 EAU CLAIRE OPEN—(Continued)

CLASS E—Royce Wrucke, Horicon, Wi., 6-1- 45.4; Wally Schmeckpeper, LaCrosse, Wi., 6-1-42.9; Clayton Gage, St. Paul, Mn., 5-2-44.9; Bill Schlaak, Menasha, Wi., 3-4-44.3; Bill Sullivan, Minneapolis, Mn., 3-4-41.4; Arnold Erickson, Mankato, Mn., 3-4-39.4; "Hots" Anderson, Duluth, Mn. 2-5-33.4; Dennis Roubinek, Pine City, Mn., 0-7-32.6.

CLASS F—Hari7 Benson, Hibbing, Mn., 5-2-44.9; Bob Bjorkman, Marcus, Iowa, 4-3-46.0; Leigh Mattson, Eau Claire, Wi., 4-3-38.3; Henry Pongratz, Mankato, Mn., 4-3-34.6; Joe Semborski, Superior, Wi., 4-3-34.3; Gene Erickson, Good Thunder, Mn., 3-4-34.9; Gilbert Frey, Minneapolis, Mn., 2-5-36.3; Bill Velander, Duluth, Mn., 1-6-28.9.

CLASS G—Mark Aleckson, St. Paul, Mn. 6-1-41.7; Ernie Ulku, Minnetonka, Mn., 6-1-38.0; Bill Burton, Eau Claire, Wi., 5-2-38.6; Gene Comero, Rochester, Mn., 4-3-36.9; Tony Semborski, Superior, Wi., 2-5-37.1; Larry Sieg, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-5-31.1; Matthew Marx, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 2-5-31.1; Bill Schaaf, Chetek, Wi., 1-6-31.1.

CLASS H—Jack Beaver, New Hope, MN., 6-1-49.7; Henry Preimesberger, Genola, Mn. 6-1-45.7; David Johnson, St. Paul, Mn., 5-2-42.0; Al Riek, Boyceville, Wi., 5-2-37.1; Lester Frey, Minneapolis, Mn., 3-4-38.6; Jim Perkins, St. Paul, Mn., 2-5-28.3; Gary Olson, Eau Claire, Wi., 1-6-34.3; Gene Anderson, St. Paul, Mn., 0-7-23.1. CLASS IJohn Secord, Fond du Lac, Wi., 7-0-42.6; Dave Hughes, Bloomington, Mn., 6-1-48.0; Randy Bestul, Rosholt, Wi., 5-2-45.7; Leo Samuelson, St. Paul, Mn., 4-3-49.0; Ed Tio, St. Paul, Mn., 2-5-37.1; Herbert Gilbertson, St. Paul, Mn., 1-6-32.6; Elmer vines, Minneapolis, Mn., 1-6-30.3. CLASS J—Harvey Arola, Crystal, Mn., 7-0-36.9; Gary Bloedorn, Fond du Lac, Wi., 5-2-40.0; Bela Caucutt, Eau Claire, Wi., 5-2-34.3; Ken Javne, Birchwood, Wi., 4-3-31.1; Russ Hoover, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-4-30.6; Bud Kuhnert, Fall Creek, Wi., 2-5-28.6; Gerald Jacobi, Amherst Junction, Wi., 2-5-20.0; Bob Lindberg, Fridley, Mn., 0-7-28.3.

CLASS K—Lyell Gleason, Boyceville, Wi., 7-0-38.0; Owen Rasmussen, Sanborn, Mn., 5-2-41.1; Charles Flaskrud, Eau Claire, Wi., 4-3-38.0; Robert Arndt, Ortonville, Mn., 4-3-37.7; John Brezina, Boyceville, Wi., 3-4-29.7; Jim McLeod, Duluth, Mn., 3-4-27.7; Gene Hughes, Bloomington, Mn., 1-6-25.1; Jim Newland, Fridley, Mn., 1-6-24.0.

CLASS L—Norman Gage, St. Paul, Mn., 5-0-35.0; Irving Rosenow, Minneapolis, Mn., 3-2-30.5; John Brandt, Eau claire, Wi., 2-3-33.0; Gomer Massie, Chetek, Wi., 2-3-31.0; Woody Hoehn, Eau Claire Wi., 2-3-28.5; Larry Secord, Fond du Lac, Wi., 1-4-25.5. CLASS M—Gene Zakrzewski, St. Paul, Mn., 5-0-31.0; Jim Clark, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-27.5; Dave Edenloff, New Brighton, Mn., 3-2-21.0; Butch Robesh, Brook Park, Mn., 2-3-25.5; Mike Wade, Bloomington, Mn., 1-4-27.5; Ron Negard, St. Joseph, Mn., 1-4-23.5.

CLASS N—Owen Simmons, Nashua, Iowa, 5-0-43.5; Eldon Eaton, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-30.5; Marvin Washburn, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-21.5; Al Ayers, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-3-26.0; Bud Wandry, Eau Claire, Wi., 1-4-27.0; Einar Pederson, Marshfield, Wi., 1-4-25.0. CLASS O—Pete Schelke, Stevens Point, Wi., 4-1-36.0; Norm Crook, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-27.0; Jerry Eaton, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-21.5; Jack Meyers, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-3-23.0; Bob Jallas, Eau Claire, Wi., 1-4-21.0.

CLASS P—Jim Guenther, Marshfield, Wi., 4-1-36.5; Richard Engmann, Marshfield, Wi., 4-1-33.5; Moose Slettehaugh, Minneapolis, Mn., 3-2-30.0; Dwain Nelson, Minneapolis, Mn., 3-2-30.0; Daryl Guenther, Marshfield, Wi., 2-3-32.5; Rich House, Eau Claire, Wi., 0-5-17.0. CLASS Q—Harold Christensen, New Richmond, Wi., 5-0-27.0; Mike Radiske, Maple Plain, Mn., 4-1-31.5; Tom Schneiderhan, Mankato, Mn., k3-2-27.5; David Lofquist, Duluth, Mn., 2-3-18.0; Jim Rebrovich, Bigfork, Mn., 1-4-14.5; Russell thompson, Wentworth, Wi., 0-5-10.5. CLASS A JUNIORS-Allen Ehlers, Melrose Park, III., 5-0-49.5; J. D. Secord, Fond du Lac, Wi., 4-1-50.0; John Ehlers, Melrose Park, III., 3-2-37.0; Dan Seekamp, Fridley, Mn., 2-3-30.5; Mike Ballwanz, Fond du LaC, Wi., 1-4-30.0; Mark Ballkwanz, Fond du Lac, Wi., 0-5-21.0.

CLASS B JUNIORS—Kevin Johnson, Eau Claire, Wi., 5-0-55.0; Bruce Nelson, Wentworth, Wi., 4-1-25.5; Glen Stout, Melrose Park, III., 3-2-14.0; Avery Burton, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-3-15.5; Keith Stout, Melrose Park, III., 1-4-4.0; Eric Anderson, St. Paul, Mn., 0-5-9.0.

„ CLASS A LADIES-Pat Eaton, Eau Claire, Wi., 5-0-53.0; Phyllis Negaard, St. Joseph, Mn., 4-1-52.0; Shary Klopp Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-41.5; Bonnie Anderson, Fall Creek, Wi., 2-3-42.5; Evelyn Goshaw, Eau Claire, Wi., 1-4-18.0; Susie Pritzlaff, Germantown, Wi., 0-5-27.5. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest /September, 1977 EAU CLAIRE OPEN—(Continued)

CLASS B LADIES—Mabel Nelson, Minneapolis, Mn., 5-0-47.0; Gail Dallman, Germantown, Wi., 4-1-35.0; Ida Haigh, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-29.5; Dorothy Schelke, Stevens Point, Wi., 2-3-26.0; Mae Ambrose, Jackson, Mn., 1-4-26.0; Carol Nelson, Wentworth, Wi., 0-5-25.5. CLASS C LADIES—Lynn Hughes, Bloomington, Mn., 4-1-33.0; Nancy Anderson, Fall Creek, Wi., 4-1-20.5; Jean Eide, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-31.5; Brooks Henrikson, Coon Rapids, Mn., 2-3-16.5; Jan Erickson, Good Thunder, Mn., 1-4-21.0; Nancy Gjerstad, St. James, Mn., 1-4-15.0.

CLASS D LADIES—Helen Erickson, Mankato, Mn., 5-0-21.9; Elly McCarn, Eau Claire, Wi., 4-1-17.5; Jan Roubinek, Pine City, Mn., 3-2-18.5; EvieSinz, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-3-10.5; Norma Radiske, Maple Plain, Mn., 1-4-9.0; Cherly Melnick, Minneapolis, Mn., 0-5-8.5. CLASS E LADIES—Brenda Jarvar, Eau Claire, Wi., 5-0-10.5; Sue Edenloff, New Brighton, Mn., 4-1-14.5; Julie Ulku, Minneapolis, Mn., 3-2-9.5; Marilyn Wade, Bloomington, Mn., 2-3-9.0; Elain Wing, Eau Claire, Wi., 1-4-7.5; Dawn Hughes, Bloomington, Mn., 0-5-10.5.

HERFURTH IN REPEAT OF 1927 PERFORMANCE—WINS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CHAMPIONSHIP OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS As our story begins, we learn that Bernard Herfurth of Northampton, Mass. gained recogni- tion in tournament circles when at the age of 16 in 1927, he won the first Western Massachu- setts Championship that was played at Forest Park in Springfield, Mass. 50 years ago. On June 19 in West Springfield, Mass. he repeated the feat. As a TV sportscaster commented, "It's not a common accomplishment". Winning the title was not altogether easy as he encountered strong opposition in the final game when he played A1 Rousseau, last year's runnerup. After trailing Rousseau 32 to 13 in a 40 point game, Herfurth rallied to overtake his opponent and win the game and title 40 to 38. Ralph Forsstrom was the conductor of the tournament. This tournament was held as a Memorial Tournament to the late Tom Laurino who was an ardent pitcher and supporter of the game from the 1930's until his death in the 1960's.

CLASS A—Bernard Herfurth, 5-0-64.4; Mel Merritt, 4-1-60.3; Albany Rousseau, 3-2-61.0; John Renfro, 2-3-47.2; Amos Whitaker, 1-4-51.8; Orton Cushman, 0-5-46.1.

CLASS B—Joe Gut, 4-1-39.8; Al Hamel, 4-1-36.6; Bill White, 3-2-38.4; Ralph Forsstrom, 2-3-29.4; Carl Haas, 1-4-24.0; Ken Johnson, 1-4-23.2.

CLASS C—Tony Naceiwoz, 3-1-26.2; Al Arpino, 1-2-15.5; Roland Borden, 1-2-8.9; G. O. Herzog, Forfeit.

WARNER ADDS LEWISTON, MONT. SINGLES TO HIS LAURELS

CLASS A—Clayton Warner, 5-1-60.6; George Chapman, 4-2-55.7; Les Reese, 3-3-52.1; Chuck Simcox, 3-3-48.6; Willard Martin, 3-3-45.7; Mel Meidl, 2-4-48.3; Earl Brown, 1-5-46.2. CLASS B—Ken Harman, 5-1-50.0; Irv Kershner, 4-2-56.5; Harlan Lartch, 4-2-47.6; Doug Holbert, 3-3-47.8; D. C. Dunham, 3-3-45.5; Art Hamilton, 2-4-45.3; Jack Belzer, 0-6-45.0. CLASS C—Rich Paul, 5-1-46.0; Bill Foos, 5-1-45.8; Dave Patch, 4-2-40.0; Al Watts, 3-3-41.6; Jim White, 2-4-38.4; Leo Biehl, 1-5-35.6; Bob Moe, 1-5-35.1. CLASS D—Bill Cooper, 5-1-34.1; Ivor Johnson, 4-2-37.6; Harry Hefty, 3-3-32.7; Joe King, 3-3-31.5; Bob Lohe, 3-3-31.2; Tom Gilbertson, 3-3-27.8; Joe Dussault, 0-6-24.7.

CLASS E—Jim Godfrey, 6-0-32.3; Oscar Arneson, 5-1-30.2; Larry Linton, 3-3-22.3; Joe Wagner, 3-3-19.7; Allan Standiford, 2-4-21.8; Dan Laubsch, 1-5-24.6; Ralph Domer, 1-5-18.4. CLASS F—Joe Gonzales, 5-0-21.9; Jim Wichman, 3-2-21.9; Al Kwasney, 3-3-13.6; Nick Kisch, 2-3-20.9; Bernard Jakeway, 2-3-18.4; Ron Gonzales, 0-5-8.0. 34 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 WILLIAMS WINS WINDY MOSSWOOD OPEN (N.Calif.) The Mosswood held in Oakland was besieged by wind which kept percentages way down.Walter Ray Williams Jr. defeated Jesse Gonzales in the final game for the title. Walter Ray had two close calls in the 50 shoe games, one from Fred Lavett and the other from Ken Fraser, but he survived them both. Jesse had the high game of 84 percent. Tom Webb's driving 1had no trouble in Class A. The high flip-flop of Elton Cowles proved the winner in Class B. the 37-42 percent bracket has provided the closest competition in Northern California this year. In Class C Larry Kelley enjoyed his finest day as a horseshoe pitcher as he swept a field of tough Class C and D pitchers. CHAMPIONSHIP—Walter Ray Williams Fr., Auburn, 7-0-70.5; Jesse Gonzales, Los Osos, 6-1-72.0; Rueben Lee, San Lorenzo, 5-2-63.4; Fred Lavett, Seaside, 3-4-64.9; Ken Fraser, Mosswood, 3-4-61.7; Jack Seymour, Golden Gate, 2-5-62.6; Monte Latino, Sacramento, 2-5-56.7; Arnie Coleman, Stockton, 0-7-45.1. CLASS A-Tom Webb, Rio Dell-Scotia, 6-1-59.4; Milliard Miller, Turlock, 5-2-53.4; Lloyd Potter, San Jose, 4-3-49.1; Bob Mauzey, Sonoma Co., 4-3-48.6; Bill Vines, Turlock, 3-4-48.6; Pete Manitone, Sacra- mento, 3-4-44.0; Vern Gosney, Vallejo, 2-5-43.1; Bob Hanlon, Sonoma, Co., 1-6-45.1.

CLASS B—Elton owles, 5-2-37.7; Frank Cravalho, Golden Gate, 4-3-39.1; Wayne Chambers, Golden Gate, 4-3-37.7; Emmett Schroeder, Stockton, 4-3-37.7; George Greeott, Sonoma Co., 3-4-40.9; Richard Fernandes, Sacramento, 3-4-38.0; Ben Yo^t, Vallejo, 3-4-32.0; Harvey Zager, San Lorenzo, 2-5-26.9. CLASS C—Larry Kelley, Golden Gate, 7-0-33.4; Jim Long, Sacramento, 4-3-34.9; John Hagerman, Sonoma Co., 4-3-31.7; Mel Long, Sacramento, 4-3-29.4; Bill Hall, San Lorenzo, 4-3-26.3; Gene Castro, Seaside, 3-4-27.4; Clyde Lamb, Tri-Valley, 2-5-28.0; Frank Swift, Golden Gate, 0-7-19.4.

MAURICIO AND WILLIAMS, SACRAMENTO, CALIF. WOMEN AND JUNIORS CHAMPIONS Marisella Mauricio froze all her opponents as she averaged 46.2 percent for the day with two 58 percent games. State Women' runner-up Virginia Sturla was second. Jeff Williams ate up his group with an 81.6 percent with two 88 percent games. WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP—Marisella Mauricio, San Jose, 7-0-46.2; Virginia Sturla, Turlock, 6-1-26.0; Cindy Williams, Auburn, 5-2-23.7; Donna Smith, Mosswood, 4-3-22.9; Elaine Lambert, Sacramento, 3-4-10.0; Sandy Sparkman, San Jose, 1-6-14.9; Marilyn Webb, Rio Dell-Scotie, 1-6-12.3.

JR. CHAMPIONSHIP—Jeff Williams, Auburn, 5-0-81.6; Jonathan Williams, Auburn, 4-1-43.6; Mel Long Jr., Sacramento, 3-2-22.0; Nathan Williams, Auburn, 2-3-24.0; Justin Moon, San Jose, 1-4-12.0.

MAYLAHN TOPS IN WINNEBAGOLAND (WISCONSIN) OPEN In the Winnebagoland Open tournament held in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin as one of the season's openers, Bill Glas of Vesper defeated Carl Joppe of Green Bay in the first lap of a three-way tie for first place. However, Ralph Maylahn of Milwaukee won over Glass in the final game of the playoff to take the title. Merwin Sorenson won the playoff over Joe Gerrits for Class B. Anne Opsteen edged Vera Weigert by percentage to win the Ladies crown. J. D. Secord went undefeated in the Junior Class A to win honors in that bracket. CLASS A—Ralph Maylahn, Milwaukee, 6-1-64.6; William Glass, Vesper, 6-1-61.8; Carl Joppe, Green Bay, 6-1-55.2; Rick Pritzlaff, Germantown, 3-4-42.4; Merle Olson, Appleton, 2-5-47.6; Don Hendricks, Benton, 2-5-42.8; Wally Schmeckpeper, LaCrosse, 2-5-38.5; Felix Kubly, Watertown, 1-6-39.1. CLASS B—Merwin Sorenson, DePere, 6-1-45.4; Joe Gerrits, Appleton, 6-1-51.6; Bob Wilke, Berlin, 4-3-47.9; Gene Mason Appleton, 4-3-45.7; Swen Bowman, Mountain, 3-4-42.4; Pat Smith, Oconomowoc, 3-4-40.2; Ed Schimek, Milwaukee, 2-5-38.4; John Meyer, Fond du Lac, 0-7-28.9. CLASS C—Dick Goelz, Little Suamico, 5-2-41.1; Wally Srenaski, Green Bay, 5-2-40.6; Archie Johnson, Menomonee Falls, 5-2-33.1; John Miller, Ripon, 4-3-39.7; Earl Wiegert, Kaukauna, 4-3-37.4; Royce Wrucke, Horicon, 3-4-38.9; Carrol Boldt, North Fond du Lac, 2-5-38.6; William Dollase, Watertown, 0-7-22.6. The rseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 WINNEBAGOLAND—(Continued)

CLASS D—Leigh Mattson, Eau Claire, 6-1-34.0; Harry Johnson, Milwaukee, 5-2-37.7; Ed Schuetz, Milwaukee, 5-2-30.0; Wally Michaels, Fredonia, 3-4-34.6; Wayne Wiseman, Watertown, 3-4-27.7; Gary Bloedern, Fon du Lac, 2-5-30.0; Tom Sherman, Miton, 2-5-27.4; Ivan Gilman, Milwaukee, 2-5-24.6.

CLASS E—Jerry Rechek, Waupun, 7-0-39.6; Sid Anderson, Javesville, 5-2-38.5; Gerald Rivera, Wautoma, 5-2-37.5; John Milkint, Sussex, 4-3-39.6; John Secord, Fond du Lac, 4-3-33.2; C. L. Ollerman, Fond du Lac, 2-5-28.6; Al McGowan, Milwaukee, 1-6-26.1; Richard McGinnis, West Bend, 0-7-23.9. CLASS F—John Gomoll, Watertown, 7-0-32.5; Duane Westfahl, Neenah, 6-1-28.9; Erwin Penshorn, Wonewoc, 5-2-31.8; Ron Pritzlaff, Germantown, 3-4-27.9; Gary Schwartz, Adell, 3-4-20.4; Ralph Schwartz, Fond du Lac, 2-5-22.9; Wilbert Blum, Beloit, 1-6-21.4; Don Galle, Fond du Lac, 1-6-18.9.

CLASS G—Mike McDonald, Eagle, 6-1-36.1; David Klosterman, Ripon, 5-2-31.1; Joe Hoffman, Ripon, 5-2-25.7; Jim Poquette, Menomonea Falls, 4-3-36.1; George Kuffer, Miton, 4-3-26.1; Jeff Wiegert, Kaukauna, 2-5-24.3; Larry Secord, Fond du Lac, 1-6-27.9; Felix Stankus, Praire du Chien, 1-6-22.1. CLASS H—Chuck Koehn, Eagle, 6-1-28.6; Mike Heymanns, Sheboygan, 6-1-27.1; Jim King, Green Bay, 5-2-21.4; Bob Hass, Cedarburg, 4-3-28.9; Mel Sorensen, Ripon, 4-3-26.4; Duke Williams, Fond du Lac, 2-5-19.3; Mav Vogt, Fond du Lac, 1-6-11.1; Rudy Braun, Watertown, 0-7-15.4.

CLASS I—Bill Streeter, Fond du Lac, 6-1-21.1; Dick Engman, Marshfield, 5-2-24.6; Ken Voight, Fredonia, 5-2-21.8; Herb Perleberg, Fond du Lac, 4-3-20.0; Ron Voight, Fredonia, 3-4-17.9; Ed Wing, Germantown, 2-5-16.8; Dan Ebert, Fredonia, 2-5-15.0; Harland Vogt, Oshkosh, 1-6-14.6.

CLASS J—Roy Raduechel, Eagle, 4-1-25.0; Ed Hull, Waupun, 3-2-24.5; John Noe, Fond du Lac, 3-2-19.0; Chuck Goldapske, Fond du Lac, 2-3-13.5; Ralph Raduechel, Eagle, 2-3-7,0; Daryl Guenther, Marshfield, 1-4-13.5. CLASS K—Jim Guenther, Marshfield, 4-1-31.0; Ed Crockett, Milwaukee, 3-2-29.0; Robert, Eichstedt, Ripon, 3-2-24.0; Milo Beuthien, Waldo, 3-2-12.0; Herb Jaeger, Fond du Lac, 2-3-19.5; Jerry Sherman, Germantown, 0-5-14.5. CLASS L—David Punzel, Lake Miles, 4-1-19.0; Ed Ballwanz, North Fond du Lac, 3-2-15.0; Forrest Averbeck, Fond du Lac, 3-2-11.5; Kurt Rice, Fond du Lac, 2-3-13.5; Tom Hetzel, Sheboygan, 2-3-12.5; Jim Moore, North Fond du Lac, 1-4-15.0. CLASS A WOMEN—Ann Opsteen, Combined Locks, 4-1-26.5; Vera Wiegert, Kaukauna, 4-1-26.0; Esther Voight, Fredonia, 3-2-23.0; Scyrena Srenaski, Green Bay, 3-2-21.5; Jery Van Deurzen, Combined Locks, 1-4-21.0; Kathy McGinnis, West Bend, 0-5-15.5.

CLASS B WOMEN—Nancy Moore, North Fond du Lac, 5-0-14.5; Aura Rasmussen, Fond du Lac, 4-1-17.0; Shirley Ballwanz, North Fond du Lac, 3-2-8.5; Sandy Secord, Fond du Lac, 2-3-8.5; Joan Sieved, Fond du Lac, 1-4-5.5; Marilyn Bloedorn, Fond du Lac, 0-5-4.5. CLASS A JUNIORS-J. D. Secord, Fond du Lac, 5-0-34.5; Mike Ballwanz, North Fond du Lac, 4-1-26.0; Tim Mulry, Combined Locks, 3-2-24.5; Bret Pritzlaff, Germantown, 2-3-31.5; Matt Van Deurzen, Combined Locks, 1-4-19.0; Tim Schommer, Combined Locks, 0-5-17.5. CLASS B JUNIORS—Chris Klosterman, Ripon, 7-0-20.0; Mark Ballwanz, North Fond du Lac, 6-1-21.8; Eric Newberg, Germantown, 5-2-14.9; Dean Culver, Fond du Lac, 4-3-7.9; Paul Van Deurzen, Combined Locks, 3-4-7.9; Mike Wheeler, Fond du Lac, 2-5-3.2; Jeff Secord, Fond du lac, 1-6-6.1; Kevin Johnson, Fond du Lac, 0-7-7.5. SJURSET, ILLINOISAN REPEATS IN WISC. GOLDENDALE Clibt Sjurset of Elgin, Illinois successfully defended his title in the annual Goldendale Open tournament held at Germantown, Wisconsin June 23 thru June 26. Bill Glass, former Wisconsin state champion was second. on a very hot weekend and with our largest entry of 122 pitchers, the scores were low, but Bill Glass managed to toss 42 ringers in 50 shoes to set the day's single game record of 84 percent. Darlene Ebert was tops in the Women's Class A after a two way playoff with Susie Pritzlaff who took second and Gail Dahlmann who finished third. Nine year old Bret Pritzlaff beat out Tom Banahan of Melrose Park, Illinois 20-19 in a 30 shoe cancellation game for the Junior title. Kathy Stout of Melrose Park, Illinois won top honors in the first Girls Junior Class with Barabara Schell winning second and Julie Ehlers of Hoffman Estates, Illinois coming in third. 36 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest / September, 1977

GOLDENDALE—(Continued)

CLASS A—Clint Sjurset, Elgin, III., 6-1-63.7; Bill Blass, Vesper, 5-2-60.9; Roger Ehlers, Hoffman Estates, III., 4-3-60.3; Rick Pritzlaff, Germantown, 4-3-54.9; Ralph Maylahn, Milwaukee, 4-3-52.0; Abe Austin, Oak Park, III., 3-4-59.7; Curt Bestul, Eau Claire, 2-5-56.6; Mel Utley, Chicago, III., 0-7-47.1.

CLASS B—Booty Lange, Elgin, III., 6-1-50.9; Felix Kubly, Watertown, 5-2-38.6; Jack Stout, Melrose Park, III., 4-3-44.9; Swen Bowman, Mountain 4-3-42.3; Larry Hoffman, Chippewa Falls, 4-3-40.3; Ed Schimek, Milwaukee, 3-4-37.7; Art Egland, Elgin, III., 2-5-39.1; Mike Stout, Melrose Park, III., 0-7-25.1.

CLASS C—Carol Boldt, Fond du Lac, 6-1-51.4; Charles Chtistoplis, Sheboygan, 5-2-45.4; Wally Michaels, Fredonia, 5-2-37.4; Harry Johnson, Milwaukee, 4-3-43.1; Archie Johnson, Sussex, 3-4-40.0; Ray Billen, Kenosha, 3-4-37.4; Val Brugger, Oconomowoc, 1-6-28.6; John Meyer, Fond du Lac, 1-6-28.0.

CLASS D—Ken Marx, Sussex, 7-0-42.9; C. L. Ollerman, Fond do Lac, 5-2-34.6; Jerry Rechek, Waupan, 4-3-40.4; John Secord, Fond du Lac, 4-3-38.6; Joe Dubnicka, Sussex, 3-4-39.6; Gary Bloedorn, Fond du Lac, 2-5-38.2; Bill Dollase, Watertown, 2-5-32.1; Edwin Hull, Waupan, 1-6-26.8.

CLASS E—Clarence Voight, WEst Bend, 6-1-34.6; John Marxk Sussex, 5-2-36.1; Ed Schuetz, Milwaukee, 4-3-34.3; John Milkint, Sussex, 3-4-32.1; Chuck Moravec, Milwaukee, 3-4-30.4; Wilbert Blum, Beloit, 3-4-21.1; Sid Anderson, Beloit, 2-5-36.1; Al McGowan, Milwaukee, 2-5-28.6.

CLASS F—Windy Weiss, Kewaskum, 6-1-40.5; Gary Schwartz, Adell, 6-1-37.1; Dow Dowler, Fond du Lac, 5-2-26.7; Tom Sherman, Milton, 4-3-42.4; Jim Gaetz, Stevens Point, 2-5-28.6; Ralph Schwartz, Fond du Lac, 2-5-28.6; Ron Pritzlaff, Germantown, 2-5-24.3; Felix Stankus, Praire du Chien, 1-6-18.6.

CLASS G—Richard McGinnis, West Bend, 5-2-38.1; Ed Zunk, Menomonee Falls, 5-2-33.3; Pete Schelke, Stevens Point, 4-3-30.9; Dow Dowler, fond du Lac, 4-3-27.6; Larry Secord, Fond du Lac, 4-3-22.9; Ken Voigt, Fredonia, 3-4-25.7; Mike McDonald, Eagle, 2-5-21.9; Ralph Raduechel, Eagle, 1-6-12.9.

CLASS H—Jim Poquette, Hubertus, 7-0-37.6; Carl Mattson, Germantown, 5-2-31.0; John Tolaney, Milwaukee, 5-2-27.6; John Wallendal, Watertown, 3-4-21.0; Dan Ebert, Fredonia, 3-4-19.5; Don Burmeister, Brown Deer, 2-5-19.0; Buddy Schulteis, Jackson, 2-5-17.6; Lloyd Cater, Plover, 1-6-14.8.

CLASS I—Jerry Punzel, Waterloo, 6-1-30.0; Bill Austreng, Milwaukee, 5-2-25.7; Bob Mattson, Germantown, 5-2-20.5; Bob Schmitt, Germantown, 5-2-20.5; Jerry Sherwin, Germantown, 3-4-21.0; Wes Lindstrom, Milwaukee, 3-4-21.0; Gary Dippel, Germantown, 1-6-18.1; Bob Vesper, Milwaukee, 0-7-14.8.

CLASS J—David Punzel, Lake Mills, 7-0-22.9; Dennis Keller, Germantown, 5-2-21.4; Dale Moldenhauer, Watertown, 4-3-20.0; Ken Wing, Germantown, 4-3-17.1; Carl Johnson, Germantown, 3-4-11.9; Lester Keller, Germantown, 3-4-11.4; Tom Weber, Jackson, 2-5-9.1; Juris Veldre, Jackson, 0-7-3.8. CLASS K—Bud Ballwanz, Fond du Lac, 6-1-17.1; DanTaff, Milwaukee, 6-1-13.8; Dave Simon, Hubertus, 4-3-12.9; Gary Peterson, Germantown, 4-3-11.0; Bob Gamble, Milwaukee, 3-4-4.3; Dick MacKay, German- town, 2-5-7.6; Ron Pechstein, Germantown, 2-5-5.2; John Mente, Milwaukee, 1-6-8.1.

WOMEN CLASS A—Darlene Ebert, Fredonia, 3-2-49.3; Susie Pritzlaff, Germantown, 3-2-39.3; Gail Dall- mann, Jackson, 3-2-40.7; Carol Schell, Fredonia, 2-3-40.7; Ann Opsteen, Combined Locks, 2-3-38.0; Shirley McDonald, Eagle, 2-3-34.7.

WOMEN CLASS B—Vicki Simmer, Fredonia, 6-1-32.9; Joanne Wing, Germantown, 6-1-27.1; Dorothy Schelke, Stevens Point, 5-2-27.1; Esther Viogt, Fredonia, 3-4-27.1; Kathy McGinnis, West Bend, 3-4-24.3; Sandy Weber, Jackson, 3-4-15.2; Meli Hilsman, Fredonia, 1-6-15.2; Juanita Keller, Germantown, 1-6-10.5.

WOMEN CLASS C—Aura Rasmussen, Fond du Lac, 2-1-22.2; Sandy Secord, Fond du Lac, 2-1-16.7; Shirly Ballwanz, Fond du Lac, 2-1-10.0; Pat Sherwin, Germantown, 0-3-7.8. JR. BOYS CLASS A—Bret Pritzlaff, Germantown, 4-1-48.0; Tom Banahan, Melrose Park, III., 3-2-52.7; Allen Ehlers, Hoffman Estates, III., 3-2-52.0; John Ehlers, Hoffman Estates, III., 3-2-42.0; J. D. Secord, Fond du Lac, 1-4-36.7; Rusty Pritzlaff, Germantown, 1-4-28.0. JR. BOYS CLASS B-Mark Ballwanz, Fond du Lac, 2-1-25.6; Mike Ballwanz, Fond du Lac, 2-1-24.4; Eric Newberg, Germantown, 2-1-17.8; Dean Zimmer, Fredonia, 0-3-5.6. JR. BOYS CLASS C—Glen Stout, Melrose Park, III., 2-0-23.3; Jeff Secord, Fond du Lac, 1-1-10.0; Keith Stout, Melrose Park, III., 0-2-3.3.

JR. GIRLS CLASS A—Kathy Stout, Melrose Park, III., 2-0-11.7; Barbara Schell, Fredonia, 1-1-11.7; Julie Ehlers, Hoffman Estates, III.. 0-2-5.0. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest / September, 1977

VERSAILLES FALL FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT—SEPT. 17 Send score of 50 shoes to: Sid Logsdon, Versailles, Illinois 62378, or bring score of 50 shoes with you the day of the tournament. Must be on the grounds by 11:00 a. m. and signed up for play. There wil be 4 classes A, B, C & D. trophies for first 3 places in each class. Prices to enter will be $5.00 per person also $2.00 extra for A class, $1.00 extra for B class, no extra for other classes. We will also have other prizes for pitchers to be announced on day of the tournament.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION SEMANA NAUTICA A—Jesse Gonzales, Los Osos, 7-0-78.8; John Walker, Chula Vista, 6-1-72.4; Jerry Schneider, Whittier, 5-2-68.2; Newell Flann, Westminster, 3-4-62.6; Jim Weeks, Norwalk, 3-4-61.4; Eston Brown, Anaheim, 3-4-58.3; Ernie Knorp, Goleta, 1-6-48.1; Walter Krowel, Simi Valley, 0-7-53.6. SEMANA NAUTICA B—Ray Silva, Santa Barbara, 7-0-56.3; Frank Butcher, Fresno, 5-2-51.2; Stan Hilton, Burbank, 5-2-26.9; Stan Standard, Laguna Beach, 4-3-38.9; Ken Vickery, Riverside, 3-4-37.2; Harold Slagg, Ontario, 3-4-35.5; Russell Hart, Santa Maria, 1-6-41.1; Chuck Abblett, Simi Valley, 0-7-8.5.

SEMANA NAUTICA C—Ray Silva, Santa Barbara, 9-1-55.0; Frank Butcher, Fresno, 8-2-52.8; Ernie Knorp, Goleta, 6-3-53.8; Clarence Jones, Lompoc, 6-3-47.6; Stan Standard, Laguna Beach, 5-4-50.0; Amos Hodson, Los Alamitos, 5-4-41.9; Ken Vickery, Riverside, 4-5-40.2; Harry Morse, Beaumont, 2-7-34.6. SEMANA NAUTICA A—Frank Morales, Santa Barbara, 8-1-37.5; Paul Charnow, Ventura, 6-3-34.7; Russell Hart, Santa Maria, 6-)3-31.4; John Imfeld, Lompoc, 6-3-30.3; Mike Vickery, Riverside, 6-3-29.7; Wally Shipley, Orange, 6-3-25.6; Jim Hart, Santa Maria, 3-6-26.6; Don Tutich, San Gabriel, 2-7-20.3; Ross Faulkner, Huntington Park, 2-7-16.8; Fred Craven. Bell Flower, 0-9-17.4.

ELMER BELLER OPEN—Jesse Gonzales, Los Osos, 15-0-79.5; Newell Flann, Wesminster, 14-1-65.2; Louis Mahlstedt, Los Angeles, 11-4-50.6; Jerry Schneider, Whittier, 10-5-62.2; Eston Brown, Anaheim, 10-5-59.6; Stan Standard, Laguna Beach, 9-6-50.6; Bill Cessna, Midway City, 9-6-50.6; Art Amador, Los Alamitos, 7-8-40.4; Ray Silva Jr., Santa Barbara, 6-9-48.9; Emmett Schroeder, Stockton, 6-9-43.9; Ed Schroeder, San Diego, 6-9-42.8; Joe Holder, Xucaipa, 5-10-41.8; Harold Slagg, Ontario, 4-11-36.6; Ken Vickery, Riverside, 4-11-34.5; Joh Walker, Chula Vista, Forfeit all games; Clyde Herren, Forfeit all games.

*CL*AS$B—Gale Sinclair, Santa Monica, 7-1-43.4; Joe Raykowski, Rialto, 5-2-37.5; Frank Morales, Santa Barbara, 5-2-35.6; Harry Morse, Beaumont, 3-3-32.3; Dick Nichols, San Bernardino, 1-5-10.7; Gil Calkins, San Dimas, 0-6-22.4.

CLASS C—Ray Silva Sr., Santa Barbara, 5-1-29.7; Farold Sutherlin, Lakewood, 4-2-29.8; Chuck Abblett, Simi, 3-3-28.5; Don Tutich, San Gabriel, 3-3-22.6; Ralph Alvine, Chula Vista, 3-3-22.6; Ross Faulkner, Huntington Park, 2-4-17.7; Danny Abblett, Simi, 1-5-16.5. GUNNAR HANSEN D OPEN—Stan Dorson, La Mesa, 6-1-53.5; Ron St Thomas, Norwalk, 6-1-43.7; Earl Johnson, El Monte, 6-1-52.8; Ed Schroeder, San Diego, 5-2-37.2; Art Amador, Los Alamitos, 4-2-42.8; Ken Vickery, riverside, 4-2-41.0; Larry Ford, San Diego, 3-3-37.7; Thomas Buck, Sun City, 3-3-35.5; Boyce Miller, San Clemente, 3-3-33.6; Mike Vickery, Riverside, 2-4-29.3; Don Tutich, San Gabriel, 1-5-21.7; Don McAllister, Colton, 1-5-19.5; Fred Craven, Bellflower, 0-7-18.7.

SOUTH GATE C—Louis Mahlstedt, Los Angeles, 7-0-50.2; Stan Standard, Laguna Beach, 5-2-48.1; Stan Dobson, La Mesa, 4-3-47.8; Larry Ford, San Diego, 4-3-36.9; Bob Thompson, Orange, 3-4-41.1; Frank Morales, Santa Barbara, 3-4-34.7; Harold Slagg, Ontario, 2-5-34.8.

SOUTH GATE E—Gale Sinclair, Santa Monica, 12-0-44.6; Boyce Miller, San Clemente, 11-1-32.6; Bob Schmidt, Corona, 10-2-30.0; Larry Karen, Redding, 8-4-26.7; Ray Silva Sr., Santa Barbara, 7-5-30.9; Don Tutich, San Gabriel, 7-5-24.5; R. Reinert, San Diego, 6-6-28.1; Fred Crave, Bellflower, 4-8-21.0; Ross Faulkner, Huntington! Park, 3-9-17.9; Chuck Abblett, Simi, 3-9-18.3; Dabby Abblett, Simi, 3-9-16.5; Paul Aurand, San Diego, 2110-1,6.1; Kerry Tober, Lakewood, 1-11-12.2.

ED ANDERSON SWEEPS TURLOCK D (No. Calif.) Ed Anderson traveled from nearby Stockton to sweep the tournament, winning all five games. Group II had a 3-way tie with Leroy Austin winning out over Paul Van de Veere and Walter Hyzer. Leroy had the tournament high average of 31.0 percent. Richard Ennis won a four-way tie in Group III with John Mandich second. 38 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 WILLIAMS ADDS STOCKTON, CALIF. CITY PARKS AND RECREATION OPEN Walter Ray Williams, Jr. added to his consecutive tournament string as he swept the field despite a sub-par 72.4 percent for the day. He also threw the high percent game of 85.7 percent. Arnold Coleman of the host club swept Class A with a 58 percent effort, NCHPA President Lloyd Potter was second. In Class B, the two Schroeders, Emmett and Ed ended in a tie with Emmett winning the playoff 43-27. Classes C and D had 4-way ties with Lou Bayer taking C and Lee Thornhill in D. The Junior Boys saw Jeff Williams do his thing again with a 81.1 percent for the day and a high game of 84.4 percent. CHAMPIONSHIP—Walter Ray Williams, Fr., Auburn, 5-0-72.4; Ken Fraser, Mosswood, 4-1-67.3; Bill Weathers, Turlock, 2-3-60.6; Tom Webb, Rio Dell-Scotia, 2-3-57.2; Al Crabtree, Turlock, 1-4-50.0; Bill Vines, Turlock, 1-4-46.7. CLASS A—Arnold Coleman, Stockton, 5-0-58.0; Lloyd Potter, San Jose, 4-1-52.4; Glen Casey, Turlock, 2-3-52.0; Milliard Miller, Turlock, 2-3-50.0; Oscar Statham, Stockton, 2-3-36.0; HoraCE Vinsant, Rio Dell-Scotia, 0-5-31.2. CLASS B—Emmett Schroeder, Stockton, 5-1-44.0; Ed Schroeder, San Diego, 4-2-34.7; John Hintzman, Sacramento, 3-2-35.2; Virgil Gwaltney, Sacramento, 2-3-32.4; Bob Beldon, Sacramento, 1-5-26.0; Leo Harr, Stockton, 1-4-24.4. CLASS C—Lou Bayer, Stockton, 5-2-31.1; Ray Sandoval, Turlock, 4-3-31.7; glenn Kelly, Sacramento, 3-3-27.7; Clyde Lamb, Tri-Valley, 3-3-30.0; John Howell, Sacramento, 2-3-27.6; Jim Long, Sacramento, 1-4-24.8.

CLASS D—Lee Thornhill, Sacramento, 7-2-28.0; Ernie Kim, Mosswood, 6-3-20.7; Louis Montoya, San Jose, 5-3-24.7; Ray Mittlesteadt, Stockton, 5-3-20.5; Art Rector, Mosswood, 3-4-22.6; Leroy Austin, Sacramento, 3-4-22.3; Bill Stoycoff, Stockton, 1-6-22.6; Harley Harris, Turlock, 1-6-20.9.

JUNIOR BOYS—Jeff Williams, Auburn, 3-0-81.1; Jonathan Williams, Auburn, 2-1-51,5; Tom Mandick, Stockton, 1-2-20.7; Justin Moon, San Jose, 0-3-13.2.

MICHIGAN IN INTERNATIONAL SHOE MEET The fifth International Friendship held in Dimondale, Michigan ended in victory for the Michigan team. The total games won record was Michigan 88 and Ontario, Canada team, 56. Match was played on July 9-10. Gerald "Doc" Maison, Warren, former state champ topped the Michigan team winning 11 of 12 games. His only loss was to 5 time world champion, Elmer Hohl, Canada, in the 11th round. Maison spurted to a 28-13 lead but succumbed finally 51 to 39. P. Bartly, Pontiac, Stan Swarthout, Milan and L. Fitzpatrick, Jackson won 9 of 12 contests while Bob Wells and Oz Williams of Jackson had 8 and 4 records. Hohl only pitched 6 games Sunday winning them all. Ken Drury, Sarnia won 9 of 12 and Gerry Roeder and Bruce Hohl, Elmer's nephew, had 8 wins. Michigan's women didn't fare so well winning only 6 of 30 contests. Jean Swarthout, Milan, Wolverine State womens champ, defeated Mary McVey in a pitch off to top Saturday's competition. HANDI-CAP COMPETITION—Lansing area players placing first in their groups of 6, 3 Michigan and 3 Ontarioans, were Fred Coryell, Olie Zies, Paul Howard and Walt Shockly all of Lansing. Vic Benson and John Decker of Holt and Len Krauss, Charlotte and Dick Beard, Lansing had seconds in the Michigan and Canadian handi-cap competition.

Michigan Gerald Maison, Warren, 11-1-65.2; Stan Swarthout, Milan, 9-3-63.6; Floyd Bartley, Pontiac, 9-3-62.7; Loe Fitzpatrick, Jackson, 9-3-57.9; Joe Holland Lake Orion, 6-2-59.3; Oscar Hope, Lansing, 3-2-62.9; Bob Williams, Cement City, 8-3-59.0; Bob Wells, Jackson, 8-4-55.0; Lee Jacobs, Belleville, 2-1-48.5; Willie Horton, Lansing,5-3-50.8; Rick Gyorkos, Taylor, 6-6-55.4; Dick Pelton, Horton, 3-3-53.0; Russ Blumerick, Sterling Heights, 5-7-53.2; Jus Perticone, Jackson, 3-6-58.9; George Puskar, Detroit, 1-5-42.8; Frosty Wyrick, Blanchard, 0-1-27.2; Pat Smith, Dimondale, 0-4-44.9. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 MICHIGAN —(Continued)

ONTARIO—Elmer Hohl, Wellesley, 6-0-79.6; Ken Drury, Sarnia, 10-2-62.0; Gerry Roeder, Kitchener, 8-4-63.9; Bruce Hohl, New Hamburg, 8-4-56.5; Ron Jinkerson, Denfield, 7-5-59.6; Stan Leis, 6-6-59.0; Bill Vandenburg, 5-7-56.6; Larry Markle, Hamilton, 2-3-48.0; Reg Smoke, 2-10-47.8; Ron Ehrat, New Hamburg, 1-9-40.9; Len Clark, 1-11-42.4; Al Spooner, 0-2-29.2; Fred Logan, 0-4-36.2; Art Berg, 0-4-34.7; Bill Heipel, New Hamburg, 0-7-38.3; Werner Weichert, 0-10-34.8.

MICHIGAN WOMEN—Jean Swarthout, Milan, 4-2-55.8; llah Beard, Lansing, 1-5-37.8; Janet Leopold, Mt. Clemons, 1-5-27.4; Peg Williams, Cement City, 0-3-10.0; Lorene Holland, Lake Orion, 0-3-4.6; Mary Traister, Battle Creek, 0-6-21.6; Charlotte Pelton, Horton, 0-6-6.6.

ONTARIO WOMEN—Jackie Sehn, 6-0-43.2; Gloria Vanderburg, 5-0-53.3; Mary Archer, 5-1-55.9; Mary McVey, 4-1-42.7; Doris Bowerman, 4-2-39.6; May Loban, 1-1-33.6. Combined totals—Michigan 94—Ontario 86.

LUTTER SWEEPS FIELD FOR YORK COUNTY (Pa.) CROWN In the annual York County tournament held on the Shiloh park courts in York, Pennsylvania, July 16-17, it was F. Lutter all the way with 7 straight victories and a 63 percent in ringers. A. Plank ran second. Ed Seevers had a perfect day on the courts with 7 in a row to top Class B. R. Dart dropped one to win Class C. L. Shields eased his way through Class D with 7 straight. CLASS A—F. Lutter, 7-0-63.0; A. Plank, 5-2-66.8; R. Bechtel, 5-2-66.7; D. Beshore, 4-3-66.1; C. Eyler, 3-4-60.1; G. Brown, 3-4-52.8; D. Carson, 1-6-55.2; J. Cliipinger, 1-6-50.1.

CLASS B—Ed Seevers, 7-0^3.9; J. Fulton, 5-2-52.2; R. Fithian, 4-3-49.5; T. Lewis, 3-4-47.1; J. Baugher, 3-4-45.4; F. Bechtel, 3-4-45.3; R. Anderson, 3-4-43.5; A. Beebe, 0-7-34.5. CLASS C—R. Dart, 6-1-50.8; J. Griffith, 6-1-45.6; E. Lartz, 5-2-43.8; J. Miller, 3-4-44.0; G. Eppley, 3-4-43.5; J. Urbane, 3-4-36.8; C. Walker, 2-5-38.2; F. Lutter, 0-7-42.4. CLASS D-L. Shields, 7-0-38.9; R. Wilson, 5-2-31.7; C. Denk, 5-2-29.4; I. Stine, 4-3-35.1; J. Jacobs, 3-4-38.3; D. Eberly, 2-5-26.5; B. Wilson, 2-5-23.8.

WILLIAMS FAMILY EXTENDS THANKS TO NHPA August 2, 1977 Dear NHPA Membership and Council: We want to thank you for the lovely plaque presented to our family at the 1977 Conven- tion in Greenville. We all enjoyed the work we did for the NHPA and will continue to help where ever we are needed. Thanks again, The Williams Family, Ray, Esther and Children

IMPERIAL HORSESHOE COURTS OPEN IN ST. LOUIS, MO. All pitchers are cordially invited to inspect and play at the new six court layout called the Imperial Horseshoe Courts when in the vicinity of St. Louis, Missouri. The courts are lighted for night pitching and are open Thursday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday frOm 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Courts are located at 4171 Jeffco Blvd., at 1-55 to Richard- son Road Exit., St. Louis, Mo. Emil Litsch will be happy to welcome you. 40 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 CANADIANS FETE MR. & MRS. BERT SNART OF MANITOBA Bert Snart of Dauphin, Manitoba who was inducted into the NHPA Hall of Fame last year at Levittown, Pa. has completed co consecutive years and 300 tournaments as a drawmaster (with the help of his wife Doreen) for and in the Province of Manitoba. On July 17, friends, neighbors and horseshoe players suprised Bert and his ("QAI £ ft'DKAWMftSTEAT U LATTffTnK r wife by coming to their home with home BERT+ DOREEN made posters of congratulations—coffee UU —cake and ice cream to show their SNART appreciation for the many hours spent TTommm so that somebody else could have fun. The evening was really nice for everyone, with of course pictures being taken of Mr. and Mrs. Snart who were very much surprised byt were so very happy that their efforts were enjoyed by the many pitchers and friends over the years.

STINES VICTOR IN CARL VOND DER LANCKEN OPEN (N.Y.) The championship of the Carl von der Lancken Open tournament held early in June on the Sharkey Park courts in New Rochelle, New York was decided by taking the top three players from Class A and Class AA and playing for the title. Lou Stine won 3 straight with a ringer average of 74.0 percent, for first place. Art Tyson took second with 2 and 1 and 72 percent. Joe Schulyz was third with 2 and 1 and 70 percent. Bob Sutton came fourth with 1 and 2 and 66 percent. Bill Kolb had 63 percent and a 1 and 2 record to take fifth place. Bernie Mullady in sixth with 3 losses and 58 percent. CLASS A—Art Tyson, 7-0-71.0; Joe Schultz, 6-1-68.0; Bernie Mullady, 5-2-58.0; John Loughery, 4-3-56.0; Jerry Moore, 3-4-52.0; Bill Hermann, 2-5-48.0; Ted Lewis, 2-5-45.0; Jerry Nemshick, 1-6-42.0; Joe Hardwick, 1-6-40.0.

CLASS AA-Lou Stines, 7-0-70.0; Bob Sutton, 4-3-65.0; Bill Kolb, 4-3-62.0; Joe Festa, 4-3-60.0; Bill Rogers, 4-3-59.0; Ken Middlebrook, 3-4-57.0; Al Ward, 1-6-54.0; Ed Severs, 1-6-52.0.

CLASS B—Art Carson, 3-2-48.0; James Sharkey, 3-2-46.0; Tom Baliff, 3-2-42.0; Ed Sharkey, 2-3-40.0; Owen Farmer, 2-3-38.0; Hal Christensen, 2-3-37.0. CLASS C—Carl Duester, 5-0-38.0; James Allen, 4-1-35.0; Tom Reitz, 2-3-33.0; Harry Schmidt, 2-3-30.0; Art Beebe, 2-3-29.0; Chet Bosiak, 0-5-28.0.

CLASS D—Bob Esposito, 4-1-30.0; John Keeshan, 4-1-25.0; Leo Ovellett, 4-1-21.0; Bill Mack, 3-2-25.0; Marge Ovellette, 1-4-19.0; Emil lannuzzi, 0-5-21.0.

NEWCOMER, SAGASTA RUNS WITH AUBURN Cruz Sagasta bid goodbye to Class E in style by sweeping the field. Richard Ennis was second with high average of 25.7 percent and high game of 38 percent. CHAMPIONSHIP—Cruz Sagasta, Vallejo, 7-0-23.1; Richard Ennis, Stockton, 5-2-25.7; Dareld Lambert, Sacramento, 5-2-22.6; Walter Kiem, Sacramento, 4-3-15.4; John Mandick, Stockton, 3-4-15.7; Roman Abundis, Vallejo, 2-5-9.7; Marion Hawley, Sonoma Co., 1-6-13.4; Bill Graham, Auburn, 0-7-8.6. The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 41 STEINFELDT WINNER IN NE-OS-CO OPEN AT PULASKI, N.Y. The eighth annual NE-OS-CO Open was held at Dunbar Field, in Pulaski, N.Y., Sunday, July 10. The weather cooperated with a great summer day and the pitching started at about 9:30 a.m. with classes G, H, and Junior A & B. Class A was won by Carl Steinfeldt of Rochester. Carl is the current State and World champion. He entered the tournament with an 86 percent ringer average and won all 9 games with an 89.5 percent ringer average. Second place went to Steve Fenicchia of Rochester with 8 wins and 1 loss. Steve and his fellow Rochestorian, Ginger Natale had their usual great match with Steve edging Ginger 18-15 at the end of 50 shoes. Both men hit 84 percent ringers. Third place in Class A went to Gus Krause of Syracuse. Others in Class are as follows: Mike DiMartino, Churchville, 66.0; Ginger Natale, Rochester, 74.8; Bob Sutton, Mineola, 66.0; John Rushton, Clay, 64.5; Tony Sauro, Syracuse, 61.5. Class B ended in a tie with Baron Parker and Ernie Hilpertshauser each having 8 wins and 1 loss. Ernie won the playoff 42 to 36. Third place went to Clair Rigby with the rest of Class B following in order: Willie Reich, Leroy, 6-3; Ray LaRose, Syracuse, 5-4; Ed Fisher, Argyle, 5-4; Beryl Greenfield, Richland, 3-6; Jack Townsend, Canton, 3-6; A1 Hilsinger, North Rose, 1-8. Class C was won by John Bogardus, 6-1; Dick Pike, second with 5-2 and Carl Sturdevant third with 5-2. Ties for position were broken by percentage. Bob Taylor took first in Class D, with 7 and 0 with second spot going to Frank Bogardus with 5-2. Third place went to Roger Straight who also had 5 and 2. Tom Dawson won Class E with 6 wins and one loss while Terry Rossman was second and John Merrill third, with Bruce Greenfield finishing fourth. Class F found Chet Osinski first, Cal Allen second and Ernie Croff third. In Class G it was Lyman Merrill, first, Jim Hilton, second, and Ev Waters, third. Bob Carter pitching in his first tournament won Class H with 5 wins. Dick Langewics, second and Bill Merrill, third. The Junior Class A title was taken handily by Mike DiMartino, Jr. winning all 5 of his games with a steady ringer percentage all in the 40 percent bracket. Second went to Kelly Hatrich with 4 and 1. Paul Wilson, Jr. won third with 3 and 2. Doug Boscoe was fourth, Dick Parker, fifth and Pat Shannon, sixth. Class B Juniors—John DiMartino, 5-0; Pat Wilso, 3-2; Tim Nicholson, 3-2; Terry Gilson, 2-3 and Jeff Rumble, 1-4. After a long day, the Ladies Class A ended in a 3-way tie for first place which they decided by ringer percentage making Sherrie Guppy the winner with 31.5; Norma Moonan, second with 27.5 and Nat Van Egmond third with 25.0. Class B in the Ladies was won by Arlene Hilton with 5 straight wins. Second spot not listed. Third place went to Mary Novak. After Classes, A, B, and C were introduced and before play started, a moment of silence was observed in memory of the passing of Hilton Zehr, a long time member and pitcher and organizer. Joe Robbins, tournament director thanks Paul Wilson, Bill Guthrie, Beryl Greenfield, Jim Hilton and many others who assisted, also Joyce Jones for handling the refreshment stand all day and the many players who made the success of the tournament possible.

LEBOW EDGES NORWOOD IN TENN. SUMMER CLASSIC In the annual Summer Classic tournament held in Cleveland, Tennessee July 16, Class A proved to be as hot as the 100 degree weather. O. D. Lebow was able to withstand the heat supplied by Norwood and other opponents in Class A to finally emerge the winner. Inspite of the intense heat, everyone enjoyed the tournament. CLASS A-O. D. Lebow, 4-1-73.2; R. Norwood, 4-1-71.8; T. R. Little, 3-2-71.0; T. Norwood, 3-2-68.3; D. Ward, 1-4-66.8; S. Jackson, 0-5-63.7. CLASS B—J. Adkerson, 5-0-57.8; G. Lewis, 3-2-64.7; H. Jackson, 2-3-60.4; D. Stallings, 2-3-55.8; G. Whaley, 2-3-52.3; J. B. Wells, 1-4-51.9. 42 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 TENN. SUMMER CLASSIC—(Continued)

CLASS C—C. Montgomery, 4-0-58.7; W. Gee. 2-3-43.7; B. Arms, 2-2-47.2; D. Solsbee, 2-2-43.4; B. Ward, 0-4-33.7.

CLASS D—J. Solsbee, 2-1-50.0; F. Campbell, 2-1-45.5; M. Norwood, 2-1-46.6; L. Sunderland, 0-3-25.6. CLASS E—C. Green,3-0-38.4; W. Pierce, 2-1-18.8; C. H. Ward. 1-2-17.3; J. Whaley, 0-3-6.7.

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CLASS C—Len Sais, Boulder, 5-2-39.9; Harold Bindschaler, Wyoming, 5-2-39.1; Earl Piper, Denver, 5-2-36.2; Art Schkiske, Wyoming, 4-3-35.6; DuaneTarket, Denver, 3-4-38.4; Dan O'Brian, Greeley, 2-5-34.1; Dale Boss, Boulder, 2-5-32.4; Al Jensen, Iowa, 2-5-31.7.

CLASS D—Ron Dyer, Denver, 7-0-40.1; Winfield Salisbury, Golden, 6-1-30.2; Chuck Nobles, Denver, 5-2-46.4; Harry Boss, Boulder, 4-3-26.1; Don Whitmer, Denver, 2-5-19.5; Tim Whited, Boulder, 2-5-18.0; Gary Hamby, Boulder, 1-6-13.4; Chuck Rehn, Boulder, Forfeit.

CLASS E—Joe Fillipi, Pine, 9-0; Dave Norton, Boulder, 7-2; Barry Hamby, Boulder, 6-3; Mike Smolenski, Boulder, 6-3; Tony Pineda, Windsor, 6-3; Ray Green, Iowa, 4-3; Scott Hamby, Calif., 3-6; Stan Surridge, Boulder, 1-8; George Rogers, Wheatridge, Forfeit.

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Address Check or money order for $ enclosed. Send to: DONNIE ROBERTS, RT. 5. LUCASVILLE, OHIO 45648 44 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 FRASER OVER LAVETT FOR SANTA ROSE, CALIF. TITLE Ken Fraser won his first tournament of 1977 by defeating Fred Lavett in their game 26-25. It was good to see Fred throwing good again after years of arm trouble. Fred Cates of Colusa continued his winning ways as he swept Class A with a 59.1 percent average. Glenn Kelly enjoyed his finest day as a horseshoe pitcher as he averaged a fine 45.6 percent for the day in Class B. In Class C Bill Peoples wiped everyone out twice for first place. CHAMPIONSHIP—Ken Fraser, Mosswood, 7-0-69.7; Fred Lavett, Seaside, 6-1-69.7; Jack Seymour, Golden Gate, 5-2-64.3; Don Titcomb, San Jose, 4-3-67.1; Lloyd Potter, San Jose, 3-4-50.9; Arnie Coleman, Stockton, 2-5-48.9; Bob Mauzey, Sonoma Co., 1-6-53.7; Horace Vinsant, Rio Dell-Scotia, 0-7-38.0. CLASS A—Fred Cates, Colusa, 7-0-59.1; Lou Fontaine, San Jose, 6-1-54.9; Richard Fernandes, Sacra- mento, 5-2-43.7; Bob Hanlon, Sonoma Co., 4-3-53.4; Jimm Miller, Colusa, 3-4-38.9; George Greeott, Sonoma Co., 2-5-42.0; Harry Martinelli, Cloverdale, 1-6-33.7; Jack Parnell, Colusa, 0-7-35.1.

CLASS B—Glenn Kelly, Sacramento, 4-1-45.6; Clair Lenz, Shasta, 3-2-36.8; Jim Long, Sacramento, 3-2-30.0; Page Kesler, Sonoma Co., 2-3-35.6; Arnold Davis, Shasta, 2-3-29.2; Larry Karlen, Shasta, 1-4-31.2.

CLASS C—Bill Peoples, Shasta, 6-0-40.0; John Hagerman, Sonoma Co., 4-2-33.7; Larry Kelley, Golden Gate, 1-5-27.0; Bill Fulwider, Sonoma Co., 1-5-21.7.

TOM WEBB HAS EASY DAY IN VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA A Tom Webb, from the big bustling town of Shively out-distanced second placer Bob Hanlon by two games for the title. It will only be a matter of time before Tom makes Class AA (60 percent average or better). Herman Schneider defeated arch rival Vern Gosney in the final game, shooting a 66 percent game for Group II honors. Big Glenn Kelly of Sacramento beat Jim Miller of Colusa in a play-off for Group III. In Group IV, Bill Camp of the Golden Gate Club edged fellow teammate, newcomer Frank Davina for first place.

GROUP I—Tom Webb, Rio Dell-Scotia, 7-0-59.4; Bob Hanlon, Sonoma Co., 5-2-58.6; Fred Cates, Colusa, 4-3-60.0; Pete Manitone, Sacramento, 4-3-50.3; Bob Mauzey, Sonoma Co., 3-4-56.6; Herb Rushing, Grass Valley, 3-4-53.4; Mate McBride, Sacramento, 2-5-57.7; Horace Vinsant, Rio Dell-Scotia, 0-7-39.4.

GROUP II—Herman Schneider, Mosswood, 7-0-52.0; Vern Gosney, Vallejo, 5-2-50.9; Arnie Peters, Sonoma Co., 5-2-44.9; Clair Benthin, Vallejo, 4-3-44.9; George Greeott, Sonoma Co., 4-3-41.4; Wayne Chambers, Golden Gate, 2-5-29.1; Ernie Hall, Colusa, 1-6-28.6; Rich Fernandes, Sacramento, 0-7 (Forfeit).

GROUP III—Glenn Kelly, Sacramento, 6-2-34.3; Jim Miller, Colusa, 5-3-37.8; Frank Cravalho, Golden Gate, 4-3-37.1; Jim Long, Sacramento, 4-3-31.7; Gene Hood, Mosswood, 4-3-28.9; Jack Parnell, Colusa, 3-4-33.1; Bill Hall, San Lorenzo, 2-5-27.7; Frank Westbrook, Vallejo, 1-6-16.0. GROUP IV—Bill camp, Golden Gate, 6-1-18.9; Frank Davina, Golden gate, 5-2-22.6; Fred Kopp, Vallejo, 5-2-15.4; Cruz Sagasta, Vallejo, 3-4-20.9; Larry Marshall, Sonoma Co., 3-4-15.4; Sonny Hatsme, Vallejo, 3-4-12.0; JObie Collins, Vallejo, 2-5-15.7; Ralph Collins, Vallejo, 0-7-8.3.

SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS SIMPSONVILLE, S.C.—CLASS A—A. J. Nave, Greenville, 7-0-64.5; J. P. Reeves, Rock Hill, 5-2-61.3; W. E. Stephens, Simpsonville, 5-2-53.9; Ron Miller, York, 4-3-53.5; Jim Collins, Greenville, 3-4-48.6; Bill Gibby, North Carolina, 3-4-43.2; J. E. Brooks, Georgia, 0-6-35.3; James Brooks, Georgia, 0-6-34.6. CLASS B—Johhny Solesbee, Greer, 50-48.8; David Solesbee, Greer, 4-1-47.4; Jim Haley, Georgia, 3-2-29.2; Oren Solesbee, Greer, 2-3-16.3; Charles Thomas, Georgia, 1-4-13.8; Dan Sanders, Greenville, 0-5-14.4.

JUNIOR BOYS—Sandy Stephens, Simpsonville, 6-1-35.1; Randy Stephens, Simpsonville, 5-2-40.5; Barry Masters, Simpsonville, 4-3-26.3; Johnny Tollison, Mauldin, 3-4-30.8; Joe Stephens, Simpsonville, 3-4-27.2; Larry Masters, 2-5-24.1; Derrick Miller, York, 1-6-15.5. 46 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 WEBB OVER FONTAINE AT SAN LORENZO, CALIFORNIA Tom Webb of Shivley took his second group in two days as he beat the 1976 NCHPA A Champ Lou Fontaine 54-38 in the playoff. Lou forced the play-off by beating Tom in the final round. After suffering a first round loss to Walt East, Arnie Peters returned to his form of yester year to win Group II. Arnie shot a high game of 61.1 percent. In Group III, where Clair Benthin was enjoying a good day, and Jim Long the best of his career, clyde Lamb snuck past them both in a three-way play-off to win. GROUP I—Tom Webb, Rio Dell-Scotia, 5-1-58.7; Lou Fontaine, San Jose, 4-2-51.8; Bob Mauzey, Sonoma Co., 3-2-49.5; Bob Hanlon, Sonoma Co., 2-3-52.0; Mate McBride, Sacramento, 2-3-50.3; Bruce McVicar, San Lorenzo, 0-5-37.7.

GROUP II—Arnie Peters, Sonoma, Co., 4-1-51.0; George Greeott, Sonoma Co., 3-2-44.6; Harry Martinelli, Cloverdale, 3-2-32.8; Bud Lathe, Sacramento, 2-3-34.3; Walt East, Mosswood, 2-3-33.0; Rich Fernandes, Sacramento, 1-4-31.6.

GROUP III—Clyde Lamb, Tri-Valley, 6-1-35.7; Jim Long, Sacramento, 4-2-42.7; Clair Benthin, Vallejo, 4-2-42.7; Chuck Reynolds, Mosswood, 2-3-30.0; Glenn Kelly, Sacramento, 1-4-28.8; Charlie Shaver, Moss- wood, 0-5-18.8.

ANNUAL CARTHAGE, ILLINOIS OPEN — OCTOBER 1 The annual Carthage Open tournament will be held at the Jaycee park courts on the west edge of Carthage, Illinois on Saturday, October 1. All entries MUST be in by 9 a.m. as the tournament will start at 9:30 a.m. promptly, starting with the lower classes. Upper classes will start at 1 p.m. There will be 6 classes with 8 men to a class. There will also be a women's class. Send entry fee of $5.00 to Chalmer McClain, 717 Wabash, Carthage, Illinois 62321.

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JERRY SCHNEIDER 15808 Hornell Street WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA 90603 213-943-0812

fr APPROVED BY NHDA OFFICIAL STAKES ALSO AVAILABLE THE QUEEN CITY FORGING CO. 233 TENNYSON STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO 45226 46 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 WEBB OVER FONTAINE AT SAN LORENZO, CALIFORNIA Tom Webb of Shivley took his second group in two days as he beat the 1976 NCHPA A Champ Lou Fontaine 54-38 in the playoff. Lou forced the play-off by beating Tom in the final round. After suffering a first round loss to Walt East, Arnie Peters returned to his form of yester year to win Group II. Arnie shot a high game of 61.1 percent. In Group III, where Clair Benthin was enjoying a good day, and Jim Long the best of his career, clyde Lamb snuck past them both in a three-way play-off to win. GROUP I—Tom Webb, Rio Dell-Scotia, 5-1-58.7; Lou Fontaine, San Jose, 4-2-51.8; Bob Mauzey, Sonoma Co., 3-2-49.5; Bob Hanlon, Sonoma Co., 2-3-52.0; Mate McBride, Sacramento, 2-3-50.3; Bruce McVicar, San Lorenzo, 0-5-37.7.

Since 7937 GORDON — 3 TEMPERS — Medium With Hardened Calks Dead Soft Hard Southern California Representative

JERRY SCHNEIDER 15808 Hornell Street WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA 90603 213-943-0812

fr APPROVED BY NHDA OFFICIAL STAKES ALSO AVAILABLE THE QUEEN CITY FORGING CO. 233 TENNYSON STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO 45226 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/September, 1977 47 COMING EVENTS FOR TOURNAMENTS NOT LISTED HERE - REFER TO MAY ISSUE FOR PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED SCHEDULES

Sept. 3 — Stockport Lions Barbecue Open (NON- Sept. 10-17 — Clay Co. Fair - Spender. Contact SANC.) Contact Boyd Kisling, Rt. 1, Stockport, George Englenfiann, RR, Storm Lake, la. 50588. la. 52651. Ph. 1-515-796-4433. Trophies & cash Ph. 1-712-732-4162. Sept. 10-11, 11 a.m., open prizes in each class for Men, Ladies & Juniors. singles send 100 shoe score by Sept. 5. Entry Trophies if enough. Register by 10:00 a.m., start fee $3.00. 6 man class. Sept. 12 - 100 shoe at 11:00 a.m. event - 100 shoe for $1.00. 100 shoe can be Sept. 5 — Anita Open (NON-SANC.) Contact thrown on Sept. 10-11. For other events, contact Vince Ehrman, Box 332, Anita, la. 50020. Ph. Geo. Englemann. 1-712-762-3837. At City Park. Men Only. Entry Sept. 11 — Des Moines Polk Co. Open (NON- fee $3.00. Register by 9:00 a.m. Start 9:30 a.m. SANC.) Contact Dick Huitt, 2921 E. 35th, Des 3 trophies & cash. 6 clay courts — 3 portable. Moines, Iowa 50317. Ph. 1-515-266-3916. Sept. 5 — Cedar Rapids Open (NON-SANC.) Sept. 18 - Fairfield Open (SANC. TOURNAMENT Contact Joe Haley, 349-12th Street S.W., Cedar WITH NON-SANC. CLASSES ALSO). Contact Rapids, la. 52404. Ph. 1-319-365-1814. At Ellis Bill Vandegriff, 1006 Liberty Dr., Fairfield, la. Park. Register by 9:30 a.m. Start 10:00 a.m. 52556. Ph. 1-515-472-5839. At Chatauqua Park. Send entry fee — Men $5.00 & Juniors if possible Trophies & cash prizes each class. Register by $1.00. 10:00 a.m. Start at 10:30 a.m. Lower classes then others. Entry fee — Men $5.00, Juniors $1.00.

FLORIDA SCHEDULE 1977-78 Send $5.00 entry fee to reach appropriate sanction for all classes in a tourney. Contestants tournament director (or post marked) seven days must hold current State Assn. membership card prior to tournament date. All tournaments NHPA (fla. or home state). sanctioned for Classes A & B (*) denotes NHPA Oct. 1977 — Indian River Open, New Smyrna Jan. 28-29 — Sarasota Open, Sarasota, Florida. Bfeach, Fla. Contact J. Contact C. Oct. 15 — Four O'Clock Potluck Tournament, Feb. 4 — 'Pinellas County Open, Seminole, Fla. Clearwater, Fla. Contact I. All classes sanctioned. Contact A. Oct. 22 — Chris Hansen Open, Sarasota, Fla. Feb. 11 — Orlando Open, Orlando, Fla. Contact E. Contact C. Feb. 17-18 — Suncoast Open, Bradenton, Florida. Oct. 29 — Florida East Coast Open, Titusville, Contact G. Fla. Contact H. Feb. 25-26 — Strawberry Festival, Plant City, Nov. 5 — Clearwater Open, Clearwater, Fla. Florida. Contact F. Contact I. Mar. 4 — 'Seminole Pow-wow, Seminole, Florida. Nov. 12 — Sunshine Open, Orlando, Fla. Contact All classes sanctioned. Contact A. E. Mar. 10-11 — Fun and Sun, Clearwater, Florida. Nov. 19 — Florida Citrus Doubles, Winter Haven, Contact I. Florida. Contact D. Mar. 17-18 — DeSoto Open, Bradenton, Florida. Nov. 26 — Open Date.^ Contact G. Dec. 3 — Florida State Open, Orlando, Florida. Mar. 25 — New Smyrna Open, New Smyrna Beach, Contact B. Florida. Contact J. Dec. 10 — West Coast Open, Clearwater, Fla. Apr. 1 — Orange County Open, Orlando, Florida. Contact I. Contact E. Dec. 17 — Open Date Apr. 8 — Bee Ridge Open, Sarasota, Fla. Contact Jan. 1978 — Plant city Open, Plant City, Florida. C. Contact F. Apr. 15 — American Legion Post I Open, Titusville, Jan. 13-14 — Winter Haven Open, Winter Haven, Florida. Contact H. Fla. Contact D. Apr. 22 — Florida State Closed, New Smyrna Jan. 20-21 — Manatee Open, Bradenton, Florida. Beach, Florida. Contact B. Contact G. TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS A - Lee Davis, P.O. Box 3426, Seminole, Florida 33542 (813-392-8504) B - Norm Gaseau, 1908 Nugget Dr., Clearwater, Fla. 33515 (813-443-2892) C - Dick Ferguson, 4337 Midland Road, Sarasota, Fla. 33581 (813-924-4117) D - Ken Reeb, 1911 19th St., N.W., Winter Haven, Fla. 33880 (813-299-2515) E - Lee Hoyt, 1003 E. Jackson Street, Orlando, Fla. 32801 (305-894-8600) F - John Rademacher, 408 Pevetty Dr., Plant City, Fla. 33566 (813-752-1226) G - Earl Johnson, 3031 12th Avenue E., Bradenton, Fla. 33505 (813-746-8298) H - Joe Stafford, 1320 Sharon Drive, Titusville, Fla. 32780 (305-269-5700) I - George Buskey, 603 Southgate Park, Clearwater, Fla. 33516 (813-441-3332) J - Quenton Ellingson, 2 Palm Drive, New Smyrna Beach, Fla. 32069(904-427-5874) THE ORIGINAL DROP-FORGED PITCHING SHOE

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