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NATIONAL OFFICERS Wally Shipley, 500 S. LaVeta Circle, Apt. 42, Orange, Calif. 92668 President Leo McGrath, 1937 Lawn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45273 1st Vice-President John Rademacher, 408 No. Pevetty Dr., Plant City, Fla. 33566 2nd Vice-President Earl Winston, Route 1, LaMonte, Mo. 65337 3rd Vice-President Bonnie Siebold, 1043 Grayson Ave., Huntington, Ind. 46750 4th Vice-President Donnie Roberts, 9439 Camp Creek Rd., Lucasville, O. 614-289-4101 Secretary-Treasurer Claude White, Jr., 68 Stockton, PL, E. Orange, N.J. 07017 Chairman, Reg. Dir.

Volume 23 October, 1980 No. 10

NHPA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE By Wally Shipley

August 21, 1980 Joe W. Daivs, Mayor City of Huntsville P.O. Box 308 Huntsville, Alabama 35804

Dear Mayor Davis: On behalf of the NHPA, thanks for your part in hosting the 1980 World Horseshoe Tournament in Huntsville, Alabama. Please convey our appreciation to your staff and the community. The Recreation Department, Huntsville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Jaycees, Hunt-sville Horseshoe Club, State Horseshoe Association and American Red Cross support, cooperation and hard work helped to make it a successful event. Glen Wallace and his staff did a super job, along with Mr. and Mrs. Ose Veesey. Both local and major television, radio and newspaper coverage of the event was the best ever in my seven years as NHPA president. The tours arranged were appreciated. Sheila Roberts and myself thank the Space and Rocket Center in allowing us to pitch horseshoes using a space suit on their simulated moon surface. The committee's hospitatlity and attendance during the tournament was great. You certainly have reason to be proud of everyone involved. Congratulations on your successful bid in again hosting the World Tournament in 1982. I am happy to hear the clay and stake situation will be corrected. We will look forward to our return visit.

Sincerely,

Wally Shipley NHPA President

The above letter was personally addressed and sent to other Huntsville city officials, VIP'sHuntsville Horseshoe Club and State officers.

4 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - (Continued)

August 12, 1980 Governor Jim Hunt Governor's Mansion Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 Govrenor Hunt:

On behalf of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association, thanks for your letter wishing us a successful 1980 World Horseshoe Tournament in Alabama. Your letter was read to the convention delegates and at our opening ceremonies. It was ddep-ly appreciated by all. Let's hope Statesville, North Carolina will be hosting our annual event again in the near future. Whishing you a healthy and successful coming year. Sincerely,

Wally Shipley NHPA President

My 1980 World Tournament expenses: Airline Ticket $318.00 Motel, Laundry and Phone Calls 352.04 Car Rental and Gas 230.77 Meals and Tips 160.57 Transportation To and From Airport and Luggage Tips 17.90 TOTAL $1079.28

The deadline for any NHPA Constitution and By-Law changes will be January 10, 1981. Your changes must be clearly written, throught out and easily understood or they will be returned. Send proposed changes to: John Walker, 570 Parkway, Chula Vista, California 92010. Please include your telephone number in case John needs to call you.

STATE CHAMPS WIN AT CHEYENNE, WYOMING OPEN The annual Cheyenne Open, held at Holiday Park on June 21 & 22, 1980, ended with two

state Champs winning first place trophies. E. Smith, WY state champ, took the play-off con-test to defeat Fran Roth, Colo. State Champ, for first place in Ladies Class A.

Paul LaCrosse, Colo. State Champ, overcame three Colo, could-be champs in a four-way tie play-off.

Richard Pintor, Colo., son of Class D R. Pintor, outclassed the Juniors with a no-loss record. Pexton, Colo., came in second by losing two to Pintor. Kashner, Colo., swept men's Class B with no losses and Higgins, Colo., lost one in Class C for the "C" title.

Despite a two-game loss in Class D, Calve of Colo, emerged with the best record in that Class. Rupp of Colo, swept Class E without a loss and R. Willoughby of WY with a ringer average of 31.1% won Class F. He lost one game. Darnell of Neb. defeated all opponents in Class G and emerged winner of that Class. V. Stewart, Colo., defeated all contestants in Ladies Class B to win the title.

LADIES CLASS A - E. Smith, WY, 5-1-40.6; Roth, CO, 5-1-40.0; G. Willoughby, WY, 1-5-29.5; C. Hodge, NE, 1-5-27.2.

5 WYOMING OPEN — (Continued)

LADIES CLASS B — V. Stewart, CO, 6-0-22.2; Y. Steege, WY, 4-2-16.1; M. Cassinat, WY, 2-4-4.0; R. Cassinat, WY, 0-6-2.4.

MEN'S CLASS A - LaCrosse, CO, 6-2-62.8; Engel, CO., 6-2-59.3; Tulk, CO, 6-2-57.9; Ault, CO, 6-2-56.8; Schneck, CO, 4-4-53.9; Grosenbach, CO, 3-5-51.6; Campbell, CO, 3-5-50.8; D. Wetherbee, CO, 2-6-51.0; Roberts, WY, 0-8-36.0; LaCrosse in 4-way play-off.

JUNIOR CLASS - R. Pintor, CO, 39.3; Pexton, CO, 4-2-15.0; Romero, CO, 2-4-9.6; J. Darnell, NE, 0-6-1.0.

MEN'S CLASS B - Kashner, CO, 8-0-52.1; R. Pintor, CO, 6-2-46.6; Stemple, WY, 5-3-43.8; R. Wetherbee, CO, 4-4-46.6; Hanshew, NE, 4-4-38.7; Bindschadler, WY, 3-5-41.9; Schliske, WY, 3-5-41.5; Tarket, CO, 2-6-38.5; Bale, NE, 1-7-40.5.

MENS CLASS C — Higgins, CO, 7-1-43.5; Harrison, WY, 6-2-46.4; Stewawrt, CO, 5-3-39.6; Sais, CO, 5-3-39.6; Eickbush, WY, 5-3-32.7; D. Boss, CO, 4-4-40.4; Brauer, CO, 2-6-27.2; Jensen, CO, 1-7-34.3; Fraass, NE, 1-7-33.5..

MENS CLASS D - Calve, CO, 6-2-33.9; P. Pintor, CO, 5-3-34.4; Bakken, NE, 5-3-34.3; Darner, CO, 5-3-33.9; Hilbert, CO, 4-4-33.7; Laurin, WY, 4-4-32.9; H. Boss, CO, 4-4-31.0; Guettler, NE, 4-4-29.8; Jenssen, CO, Forfeit.

MENS CLASS E — Rupp, CO, 8-0-36.6; Wild, CO, 7-1-37.2; Hogsett, CO, 5-3-32.0; Wellborn, CO, 4-4-31.8; Huntz-inger, CO, 4-4-28.1; Olson, CO, 4-4-27.0; Rickard, WY, 3-5-25.3; Rbt. Pintor, CO, 2-6-24.3; Bundy, WY, Forfeit.

MENS CLASS F — R. Willoughby, WY, 6-1-31.1; Bauer, NE, 5-2-26.4; Thompson, CO, 5-2-26.4; Doberstine, NE, 5-2-25.9; W. Smith, WAY, 3-4-24.0; Schroyer, WY, 3-4-24.0; Steege, WY, 1-6-17.4; Hodge, NE, 0-7-15.4.

MENS CLASS G - Darnell, NE, 7-0-24.7; Swanson, CO, 5-2-23.7; Knight, CO, 5-2-18.1; F. Willoughby, WY, 4-3-22.3; Medina, CO, 3-4-19.7; Harris, 2-5-18.3; Bossen, CO, 2-5-16.5; Assay, CO, 0-7-2.8.

ORA PEARMAN MEMORIAL, NEWPORT, IND., WON BY C. FIX CLASS A — Charles Fix, Boswell, 6-1-66.4 (coin toss); Will McNeece, Patoka, 6-1-71.2; Leo Schlosser, Oblong,

IL, 4-3-63.5; Roy Billingsley, Crawfordsville, 4-3-62.0; Burl Taylor, Greencastle, 4-3-56.8; Don Claypool, Mellott, 2-5-55.0; G.H. Palmer, Vincennes, 2-5-52.0; Schenck Brooks, Paris, IL, 0-7-35.9.

CLASS B — Gary Pearman, Newport, 6-1 (Play-off), 59.5; Bob Henderson, Bloomfield, 6-1-56.2; Arthur Burch, Scottsburg, 5-2-51.5; Bill Ungetheim, Owensville, 4-3-55.7; Fred Calvert, Waveland, 3-4-46.2; Gary Poindexter, Wolcott, 2-5-47.6; Vern Wagoner, Pine Village, 1-6-46.3; Bob Pence, Lafayette, 1-6-44.5.

CLASS C — Pete Luster, Veedersburg, 4-1-50.5; Henry Franke, Centralia, IL, 3-2-50.4; Ralph Mcintosh, Owensville, 3-2-50.0; Larry Tunin, Indianapolis, 2-3-46.3; Lora Pearman, Newport, 2-3-45.7; Everett Bowyer, Peru, 1-4-37.6.

CLASS D — Harry Groce, Veedersburg, 7-0-45.6; John Hammons, Crawfordsville, 5-2; Bob Prohaska, Porter, 4-3; Ray Myers, Centralia, IL, 4-3; Bob Hill, Shelbyville, 3-4-35.0; Martin Drummond, Perryville, 3-4-29.4; Glenn Zollman, Scottsburg, 2-5-30.5; Charles Daniels, Waveland, 0-7.

CLASS E — John Kolaiser, Bloomingdale, 7-0-39.3; Jim Mikesell, Economy, 5-2-34.1; Carl Smith, Oblong, IL, 5-2-30.6; Jim Clark, Cayuga, 4-3-32.3; Max Gunyon, Frankfort, 4-3-30.7; Larry Ward, Crawfordsville, 2-5-21.4; Tom Norman, Newport, 1-6-23.0.

CLASS F — Mel Boothe, Georgetown, IL, 5-1-40.3; Bob Reid, Scottsburg, 3-3-25.6; Charles Jarred, Perryville, 2-4-25.4; Randy McKinniss, Lafayette, 2-4-26.1.

JUNIORS CLASS A — Eric Kingma, Lafayette, 3-0-75.0; Charles Ungetheim, Owensville, 2-1-40.4; Steve Ungetheim, Owensville, 1-2-19.6; Bobby Henderson, Bloomfield, 0-3-9.0.

ANOTHER SANCTIONED LEAGUE REPORT By Russell Gadoury

On May 14 the Monongahela Valley H.P.A. in West Virginia became the first club to sanc-tion a junior league, composed of 3 girls and 5 boys, ages 13-15. The youngsters play by the same format as the adults and will have pitched 63 (21 point or 50 shoe) games by the end of the season. The club sponsors the youngsters. Of course, the NHPA will make the same awards to them as to the adults. Does your club have a league program for juniors?

On June 2 young David Eyestone of Webster, Minn., wrote and asked for a Sanction Re-quest form. He will be a junior sanction, too. Let's have every junior league in the country in

6 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 LEAGUE REPORT - (Continued) the program. They are the lifeblood of our sport.

I failed to mention, in my last report, that a number of clubs whose members made "top ten" in National Award categories made extensive use of that fact in their local newspaper publicity. It was good publicity for their club, their members, and the NHPA. When you are trying to get publicity, keep in mind that articles can be more effective if national and state organizations are seen to be recognizing or otherwise supporting your local organization. So play it up for all its worth.

Did you know that the champion team in the Jackson Legion Horseshoe Club of Minnesota was composed of captain Bill Grunet (age 77), Ted Kielblock (age 73), John Libra (age 72), and "rookie" Carl Johnson (age 71)? And that they are trying to win again in 1980?

As I write, June 2, nine of the thirteen "original" clubs in the program have written to say they are back in again for the third time, in 1980. This one fact ought to tell us something about the value of the sanctioned league program.

For more information, write to me at 44 Edward Rd., Watertown, MA 02172.

SOUTH CAROLINA TOURNAMENTS ROCK HILL, S.C. OPEN — CLASS A - A.J. Nave, Greenville, S.C., 7-0-69.6; John Edmonds, Weaverville, NC,

6-1-71.3; J.B. Fuller, Asheville, NC, 5-2-67.2; Johnny Solesbee, Greer, SC, 4-3-58.0; Willie Stephens, Simpsonville, SC, 2-5-56.2; J.P. Reeves, Rock Hills, SC, 2-5-49.6; Keith Garrett, Simpsonville, SC, 2-5-44.5.

CLASS B — Mike Gambrell, Greenville, SC, 3-1-28.6; Earl Davis, Simpsonville, SC, 3-1-21.2; Kerry Gambrell, Pelzer, SC, 0-4-19.9.

SIMPSONVILLE, SC OPEN — CLASS A — John Edmonds, Weaverville, NC, 4-1-69.3; Willie Stephens, Simpson-ville, SC, 4-1-66.6; A.J. Nave, Greenville, SC, 3-2-57.4; J.B. Fuller, Asheville, NC, 2-3-66.6; James Collins, Greer, SC, 2-3-59.8; Roy Littrell, Weaverville, NC, 0-4-55.9.

CLASS B — James Cook, Marion, NC, 3-0-45.1; E.A. Bingham, Cherryville, NC, 2-1-34.2; David Sartin, Cher-ryville, NC, 1-2-42.1; Keith Garrett, Simpsonville, 0-3-35.9.

CLASS C — Dennis Helton, Greenville, SC, 4-1-33.1; Mike Gambrell, Greenville, SC, 4-1-30.0; Zane Edmonds, Weaverville, NC, 3-2-21.3; Larry Pearson, Cherryville, NC, 2-3-23.9; Kerry Cambrell, Pelzer, SC, 2-3-16.9; Earl Davis, Simpsonville, SC, 0-5-18.9.

D. KUCHCINSKI WINS NEW CASTLE, PA. SPRING FLING Young Don Kuchcinski of Erie, PA, pitched an outstanding 79.8 ringer percentage, with two

games of 89.5 and 87.5 to win the New Castle Horseshoe Club's Spring Fling tournament which was held on June 7 and 8, close on Don's heels was Ron Kuchcinski also of Erie, PA who posted a 71.3 percent for second place. Two up and coming young men who you will hear and read about in the coming years.

It was a little chilly, but we had a wonderful turn out, the New Castle Club wishes to thank all who helped to make this tournament a success. Tournament Director Joseph J. Mancini.

CLASS A — Don Kuchcinski, Erie, PA, 7-0-79.8; Ron Kuchcinski, Erie, 5-2-75.1; Clyde Martz, Pittsburgh, 5-2-71.3; Jack Rainbow, Monaca, 5-2-69.8; Ansel Copeland, Akron, OH, 3-4-67.3; Bob McKnight, New Castle, 2-5-59.1; Joe Kuchcinski, Erie, PA, 1-6-60.8; Raymond Rugg, Mill Runu, 0-7-55.2.

CLASS B — Rich Maroni, Arnold, 6-1-69.5; Ed Blum, Darlington, 5-2-56.6; Russ Welton, St. Marys, 5-2-56.1; Charles Robell, Pittsburgh, 4-3-57.0; Bob Morris, New Castle, 4-3-56.5; Vince Sedlacek, New Kensington, 2-5-52.4; Melvin Burkett, Falls Creek, 1-6-54.0; Lou Edmiston, New Castle, 1-6-44.4.

CLASS C — Pete Vlachos, Bridgewater, 4-0-63.1; Herm Boyer, Beaver, 4-0-60.4; George Fichter, Pittsburgh, 2-2-57.6; Carl Elder, New Castle, 2-2-55.4; Dwight Daniels, Massillon, OH, 2-2-44.6; Joe Roebuck, Uniontown, 1-3-55.5; Merle Brighshue, New Castle, 1-3-50.3; Joe Pagnanelli, Bethel Park, 0-4-43.8.

CLASS D — Arthur Smith, East Liverpool, OH, 6-1-51.1; Frank Kennison, Smithfield, 6-1-42.9; Pat Bonvenuto, Wellsville, OH, 5-2-45.5; Dave Barker, New Castle, 4-3-45.9; Ed Horneman, Arnold, 3-4-47.4; Joe Geci, St. Marys, PA, 3-4-47.1; Tom Wilkins, Milton, WV, 1-6-41.8; Wilbert Rugg, Mill Run, 0-7-37.2.

CLASS E — Ellsworth Warner, Titusville, 4-0-41.4; Dick James, Pittsburgh, 3-1-41.6; Earl Winsper, Youngstown, OH, 2-2-48.2; Ed Molitoris, Fredericktown, 2-2-46.2; Harold Tuttle, Youngstown, OH, 2-2-39.0; Don Chewning, Beaver, 1-3-40.5; Charles Denk, Johnstown, PA, 1-3-39.4; Francis Benedict, New Castle, 1-3-29.8.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 SPRING FLING — (Continued)

CLASS F — John Ludwig, East Liverpool, OH, 6-1-44.1; Paul Deckee, Beaver Falls, 4-3-41.4; Bill Geci, St. Marys, 4-3-36.2; /Ed Donawitz, New Brighton, 4-3-34.8; Alex Daniels, New Brighton, 4-3-26.6; Harry Clement, Pittsburgh, 2-5-38.8; Dick Tunney, Swickley, 2-5-37.7; Robert Allen, Niles, OH, 2-5-33.7.

CLASS G — William Williams, Uniontown, PA, 5-0-33.3; Bud Kerns, Beaver Falls, 4-1-31.5; Kenneth Ream, Nlles, OH, 3-2-27.9; Jim Maloney, Franklin, PA, 2-3-21.9; Charles Gunthridge, Revanna, OH, 1-4-22.4.

D. MAISON WINS FIRST ANNUAL CAPITAL CITY OPEN J. SWARTHOUT TAKES LADIES; S. WILLIAMS, JUNIORS

62 pitchers turned out Sunday, June 22 for the first annual Capital City Open Tournament sponsored by the Capital City Horseshoe Club of Lansing Michigan. Doc Maison of Warren, Mich., captured the Class A mens title at Moores Park in Lansing. Jean Swarthout, Milan Mich., won Class A ladies in a pitch off over Ann Wedel, Fulton, MI., and Sue Williams Ce-ment City, MI, was the winner in the Class A Junior Division.

CLASS A - D. Maison, 5-0-69.3; R. Smith, 4-1-75.0; L. Fitzpatrick, 2-3-56.7; C. Teall, 2-3-53.1; R. Gyorkos, 1-4-51.5; B. Darnold, 1-4-44.0.

CLASS B — S. Swarthout, 4-1-61.7; J. Perticone, 4-1-60.9; O. Hope, 3-2-52.3; D. Pelton, 2-3-48.4; D. Frakes, 1-4-49.6; C. Perkins, 1-4-43.4.

CLASS C - R. Totten, 5-0-45.4; B. Dove, 3-2-51.1; C. Moubray, 3-2-48.0; J. Decker, 2-3-46.8; W. Koski, 1-4-44.0; F. Smith, Jr., 1-4-42.0.

CLASS D - H. Hahn, 5-0-56.2; A. Matthews, 3-2-42.9; W. Horton, 3-2-41.2; C. Winegar, 2-3-46.1; P. Smith, 1-4-41.2; L. Robinson, 1-4-39.3.

CLASS E — W. Wilbur, 4-1-48.0; K. Miller, 4-1-43.0; M. Falk, 3-2-39.8; J. Seaman, 2-3-40.3; G. Jaeger, 2-3-37.1; D. Gray, 0-5-31.4.

CLASS F — B. Zeis, 4-1-38.4; W. Wadel, 4-1-36.5; F. Gyorkos, 2-3-34.8; D. Crouch, 2-3-31.5; D. Pelton, 2-3-30.8; J. Jaquette, 1-4-35.0.

CLASS G — V. Benson, 4-1-35.7; B. DeGroat, 4-1-39.8; J. Jarman, 2-3-32.0; D. Green, 2-3-31.9; H. Bennett, 2-3-30.0; T. McFarland, 1-4-30.4.

CLASS H — E. Tymoszek, 5-0-30.3; L. Winegar, 3-2-23.2; C. Champion, 3-2-21.6; C. Chouinard, 3-2-21.2; A. Zeis, 1-4-11.6; F. Gonzales, 0-5-4.8.

LADIES A — J. Swarthout, 5-1-61.3; A. Wedel, 5-1-64.5; J. Zeis, 1-5-31.0; D. Falk, 1-5-28.7.

LADIES B — J. Larman, 3-1-20.5; H. Bennett, 3-1-15.0; P. Pelton, 0-5-10.5.

JUNIORS A — S. Williams, 4-0-64.5; K. Smith, 1-3-61.5; T. Williams, 1-3-50.5.

JUNIORS B — B. Zeis, 2-0-4.0; D. Jarman, 1-1-1.0; P. Jarman, 0-2-3.0.

NHPA TO HELP SPONSOR LARGE SPECIAL AND INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS IN 1981

The 1980 convention delegates again voted to help sponsor Special and Invitational tour-naments in 1981 with one change. The Special Tournaments donation will range from $0 — $500.00 (not $500.00 for each). Some who received $500.00 in 1980 may not be awarded the same amount in 1981. The delegates wanted to be able to sponsor a greater number of tournaments if more applica-tions are received and approved, keep in mind only a total of $5500.00 can be given to the total program. Invitation Tournaments will receive $1000.00 for prize money. To qualify, they must guarantee an additional $2500.00 in prize money. Invitational players are invited by the host and approved by the NHPA. The NHPA will have imput into each tournament toward the prize money distribution, players invited and how its conducted.

8 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS — (Continued)

NHPA and host will work together towards good publicity. NHPA will try and have an NHPA staff member present at each tournament who must be

recognized by the host, publicity media and help in awarding the prize money. NHPA Executive Council must receive requests from interested locations with reference to

applying for Invitational or Large Special tournament contributions. Applications must list: Facilities — City Officials Interest and Backing Past Attendance — News Media and TV Interest and Backing Other States in Attendance — Amount of money your club will contribute Distribution List of Money. Each application must be approved by the NHPA Executive Council.

Please mail your application to Donnie Roberts, 9439 Camp Creek Road, Lucasville, Ohio 45648 by January 1, 1981.

The Executive Council will announce successful locations by February 1, 1981.

FRANKLIN SQUARE INDOOR OPEN TOURNAMENT, QUINCY, ILL. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25-4TH & STATE STs.

Bill Heaton, tournament director of the Franklin Square Horseshoe Club in Qunicy, Illinois issues an invitation to all horseshoe pitchers to attend the Franklin Square Indoor Open tour-nament to be held at the indoor courts at 4th and State Street in Qunicy, Illinois on Saturday, October 25th. Prize money of $472.50 is offered with possibly more by tournament time. Entry fees: Class A, $15.00; Class B, $10.00; Class C, $7.00; Class D, $6.00; Class E, $5.00; Flass F, $5.00; Womens Class $5.00; Extra Men's classes will pay same fee as Class F. All pitchers MUST qualify or have a sanctioned ringer percentage or league average signed by league secretary. Qualification with two 50 shoe scores, using the best 50 shoe count for placement. Send scores to Bill Heaton, 609 South 19th Street, Qunicy, Illinois 62301 with a $5.00 deposit. Your deposit will apply to class entry and score verification on the day of the tournament. All qualifying must be completed and scores turned by 10:15 A.M. Classes D, E, and F start at 11:00 A.M. SHARP. Classes A, B, and C will follow immediate-ly after lower classes are done. Women's Class and other extra classes will follow after top classes. There are nine blue clay courts. Maximum number of players is 54. Tournament Controllers are Floyd and Ursula Hamitt. Motels available are: Holiday Inn, ph. 217-223-6610; Ramada Inn, 217-223-6780; Travelodge, 217-222-5620; LOA Camp Ground, 2300 North Bayview Dr. Ph. 217-222-7229. No RV's hook-ups. Motels are directly across from the courts. Courts will be open for practice on Friday evening and open at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday morn-ing.

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2In jftJentoriam It is regret that we report the passing of John Pratt of Scapoose, Oregon who was killed in-

stantly while driving from a National Indiana Conference from Reno, Nevada to Sacramento, Calif, in the early morning hours of June 20-22.

It is believed that he fell asleep at the wheel and left the raod and crashed into the rear of a parked semi killing him instantly.

He was employed by the Indian Health Services of the H.E.W. He was a top pitcher for many years in Class A competition having played in several World turnaments, the last being at Des Moines, Iowa in 1978.

He was known for his quiet nature and manner and in his leisure time around the courts he was an introspective person with a wry sense of humor.

The Oregon State Association and that of the NHPA extends its sympathy to his loving wife and family in their great loss. He will be sadly missed by his many friends.

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The Ohio Buckeye Association reports the passing of a long time member, Kenny Dawes. He was a great competitor and staunch support of the game. The Ohio Association extends its sympathy to his bereaved family. The NE-OS-CO Horseshoe Club was saddened by the death of Bill Fuller on July 11, 1980.

Bill's inspiration and love for the game will always remain with the members who knew and loved him. He will be miseed on the courts by his many friends. The sympathy of the NE-OS-CO club and the New York State Association is extended to his beloved wife and family.

* * * * * * * * Word has been received of the passing of Mrs. Libby Graham, wife of Texas pitcher Bob

Graham. She passed away on July 29, 1980 in a Houston hospital after a long illness. Bob and Libby wre married for 28 years. She is survived by her husband Bob and five children: Janet Kimberly, Larry, Keith, Robert Kirk and Lisa Kelly. The heartfelt sympathy of the Texas Association and that of the National Association is extended to the bereaved family in their sad hour.

SMITH AND WETHERBEE REIGN AT LARAMIE WYOMING OPEN Evelyn Smith, Wyoming State champ and genial Dick Wetherbee took titles in the A Classes.

Genial Dick lost two but Evelyn appeared to be unbeatable in her Class. Raymond stood tall in the saddle until late in the tournament. A loss of Raymond's final game moved him into a tie with Tulk for second place.

Hanshew of Scottsbluff, NB, sparked by the cool air of this high country, showed his op-ponents how to ring the stake. He lost one and finished with a good ringer percentage in Class B.

CLASS A — Dick Wetherbee, CO, 7-2-61.6; Ken Raymond, WY, 6-3-65.8; Jim Tulk, Co, 6-3-62.1; Charles Ault, Co., 5-4-55.2; Robert Engel, CO., 5-5-54.3; Don Schneck, CO, 5-4-52.9; Earl Graves, CO, 4-5-55.7; William Thomas, CO, 3-6-53.1; Les Grosenbach, CO, 3-6-49.7; Hugo Lenz, WY, 1-8-45.4.

CLASS B — Richard Hanshew, NB, 8-1-48.7; Bud Schliske, WY, 7-2-46.8; Dave Harrison, WY, 6-3-42.6; Kevin Stough, CO, 5-4-45.8; George Stewart, CO, 5-4-42.8; D.W. Stemple, WY, 4-5-43.4; Vern German, WY, 3-6-47.2; Richard Wetherbee, CO, 3-6-47.0; Dale Boss, CO, 2-7-43.2; Arch Woods, CO, 2-7-41.3.

CLASS A WOMEN — Evelyn Smith, WY, 5-0-47.2; Gloria Willoughby, WY, 3-2-33.5; Velma Stewart, WY, 1-4-23.2.

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cial Club at their newly constructed Horsehsoe Stadium in Hecker, Illinois was a huge success. The Singles Tournament held on Saturday, July 5th and 61 men and 10 women entrants. The Doubles Tournament held on Sunday, July 6th received 40 two man team or 80 male entrants. The results of each class are listed below, and ties were decided by total of losing points. Trophies awarded to 1st - 3rd place.

CLASS A MEN'S SINGLES — Charlie Webb 7-0, Sam Carter 5-2, Charlie Lawrence 5-2, Charlie Hilton 4-3, Norm Siefker 3-4, Jim Rehmer 3-4, Al Ewertz 1-6, Oley Burnett 0-7.

CLASS B MEN'S SINGLES — Glen Meyer 6-1, Edmund G. Eckart 6-1, Joe Douchant 5-2, Steve Hrabosky 5-2, Steve Denault 3-4, Rich Hitzemann 2-5, Bill Fahland 1-6, Dave Dattilo (Forfeit).

CLASS C MEN'S SINGLES — Henry Franke 6-1, Elmer Knobloch 5-2, Mark Tribout 4-3, Howard Albert 4-3, Ray Myers 4-3, Bob Smith 3-4, Fred Blumberg 2-5, John Evans 0-7.

CLASS D MEN'S SINGLES — George Bauchmann 6-1, Bob Rehmer 5-2, Gilbert Beckmeyer 4-3, Dwayne Cunn-ingham 4-3, Terry Bauchmann 4-3, Jeff Mudd 3-4, Bill Eckert 2-5, Joe Waterman 0-7.

CLASS E MEN'S SINGLES — Leroy Paule 6-1, Jim Tate 5-2, Ervin Hocck 5-2, Fred Asuer 4-3, Dennis Bacon 4-3, Ken Hertel 2-5, Mike McGuire 2-5, Elmer Meyer 0-7.

CLASS F MEN'S SINGLES — Ralph Eckart 5-2, Edmund H. Eckart 5-2, Dave Amann 5-2, Joe Leroy 5-2, Joe Lloyd 4-3, Den Kiemert 3-4, Larry Wiegand 1-6, Jim Grant 0-7.

CLASS G MEN'S SINGLES — Jim Evans 4-1, Norbert Kanyer 4-1, Ronnie Braun 3-2, Jerry Koetting 3-2, Jerry Koehler 1-4, Harry Brady (Forfeit).

CLASS H MEN'S SINGLES — Jeff Toenjes 5-1, John Toenjes 5-1, Doug Lloyd 5-1, Don Harbaugh 3-3, Chris Amann 2-4, Arnold Eckart 1-5, Jerry Mollet 0-6.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 HECKER OPEN — (Continued)

WOMEN'S SINGLES — Esther Eckart 7-2, Geri Eckart 7-2, Janice Geolat 6-3, Jo Ann Smith 6-3, Janet Easton 6-3, Lori Eckart 6-3, Virginia Gibbs 3-6, Debra Diemert 3-6, Norma Eckart 1-8, Linda Wiegand 0-9.

CLASS A MEN'S DOUBLES — Al Ewerts & Bill Courtwright 5-2, Glen Meyer & Jim Rehmer 4-3, Joe Douchant & Charlie Webb 4-3, Harvey Kohlenberg & Rollie Wittlick 4-3, Oley Burnett & Charlie Lawrence 4-3, Rich Hitzemann & Vernon Muench 3-4, Joe Cunningham & Norm Siefker 2-5, John Chilovich & Edmund G. Eckart 2-5.

CLASS B MEN'S DOUBLES - Charles Hilton & Mark Tribout 6-1, Fred Boehne & Russell Mueller 5-2, Robert Hoff & Roger Hoff 4-3, Steve Denault & Buddy Donius 3-4, Mike Lynch & Jeff Mudd 3-4, Ken Schanz & Herb Wolf 3-4, Larry Flinn & Tony Jarvis 3-4, Harvey Jarvis & Cliff Gaulden 1-6.

CLASS C MEN'S DOUBLES — Russ Kloess & Gary Schwartz -0, Tom Heine & Glenn Steibel 6-1, John Diebert & John Diebert 5-2, Roger Donjon & Pete Kempfer 4-3, Bob Smith & Vince Klein 2-5, Ken Hertel & Ervin Hoock 2-5, Edmund H. Eckart & Ralph Eckart 2-5, Jim Smith & Tom Teson 0-7.

CLASS D MEN'S DOUBLES — Gilbert Beckmeyer & Dwayne Cunningham 6-1, Howard Brandt & John Johnson 6-1, Elmer Meyer & Robert Rehmer 4-3, Jerry Quirin & Jim Tate 3-4, Ernie Hamilton & Joe Leroy 3-4, Ken Diemert & Joe Lloyd 3-4, Allan Easton & Russ Shelton 2-5, Mike McQuire & Butch Sauer 1-6.

CLASS E MEN'S DOUBLES — Danny Amenn & Tim Meyer 6-1, Jeff Toenjes & Rich Toenjes 5-2, Jerry Koetting & Larry Wiegand 4-3, Mark Amann & Glen Birkner 4-3, David Amann & Don Bruss 3-4, Gilbert Birkner, Jr. & Don Har-baugh 3-4, Larry Freeland & Leo Kipping 3-4, Jerry Mollet & Ron Braun 0-7.

GONZALES GRABS HOLLISTER OPEN LAURELS (NO. CALIF.)

Jesse's back. The diminutive flip-flop artist from Los Oso traveled north to Veterans Memorial Park in Hollister and effectively throttle seven aspiring competitors; averaged 76.4%, and recoreded a 90% game. Don Titcomb of San Jose placed second losing only to Jesse. On-rushing, Jack Sorg of the Golden Gate Club pitched his first 80% plus game to finish near the 60% mark. Group 2 was won by Ed Floyd, who always seems to rise to the occasion. Martin Lasich pitched the high percentage game of the group; 65.4%. Hometowner, Gene Castro was victorious over Bill Victorino in a playoff 50-20 to garner Group 3 honors. CHAMPIONSHIP — Jesse Gonzales, 7-0-76.4; Don Titcomb, 6-1-71.5; Ron Sanders, 5-2-57.5; Jack Sorg, 4-3-59.6; Bob Mauzey, 2-5-50.7; Al Guiriato, 2-5-49.0; Vern Gosney, 2-5-48.5; Fred Lavett, 0-7-37.6.

GROUP 2 — Ed Floyd, 4-1-49.7; Marty Dunn, 3-2-51.5; Bill Henry, 3-2-45.3; Martin Lasich, 2-3-51.0; Bob Malley, 2-3-51.0; Rod Hughes, 1-4-43.5. GROUP 3 — Gene Castro 7-1-38.1; Bill Victorino, 6-2-29.3; Frank Cravalho, 5-2-33.3; Earl Anderson, 4-3-27.4; Marion Hawley, 3-4-29.2; Don Burgess, 2-5-26.4; Ernie Hall, 2-5-21.3; Paul Van DeVeere 0-7-14.3.

RUSS GADOURY SURPRISE WINNER OF 1980 MASS. OPEN It may not have been the artistic success of the Heritage Club championship four weeks

earlier, but Russ Gadoury further confounded the odds makers, his critics, and himself by win-ning his second Class A title in the Mass Open played at South Hamilton on June 22. Gadoury saved his best games for top contenders Bob and Ed Domey and Charlie Richardson, with the major upset being his game against Bob Domey. In that game Russ came from a 22-0 deficit to win 35-31. Bob Domey's tournament high game of 81.5% included 23 in a row near the end of that particular game.

Lee Ashford won an exceptionally tight competition in Class B, with a clean sweep. Dom Majewski pitched high game, 67.2%. Bill Davis picked his spots in Class C with a 6-1 record. Paul Dumont was top scorer at 69.2%.

Paul Ducharme had retired from the tournament wars for a couple of years and marked his return in fine fashion by winning Class D. Ray Fife picked up high game at 52.5%. Wayne Packard edged out a one game victory margin in Class E. He was nosed out for high game honors, however, by Bob Harriman's 59.1%.

Class F involved a four way playoff between Francis McMahon, Mike Kibbee, Pete Sevigny, and Bill Progen. McMahon emerged the winner, hitting 47.1% in the final playoff over

12 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 RUSS GADOURY — (Continued)

Kibbee. Kibbee had popped 52.9% in his first playoff. A couple of months ago Tom Courtney was walking on air with a 50% game. He is flying even higher now after hitting 6(X

Ed Harrington saves his best for Mass Opens, specifically Mass Open playoffs. He pitched a strong playoff game of 42.1% to withstand the challenge of Charlie Tracchia in Class G. Al Doucette was high game pitcher at 46%. Chuck McNeill had no junior competition so settled for a playoff victory over Revere Brooks to win Class H. Again, someone else had high game—Dick Olsen at 30% even.

linda Pateneaude swept through the Women's Class with 8 straight and 66.3 percent. Her games ranged from a low of 60% to a high of 72%.

South Hamilton pitchers turned out in force to assure excellent playing conditions at all times.

CLASS A — Russell Gadoury, MA, 6-1 57.0; Bob Domey, Rl, 5-2-65.8; Charles Richardson, MA, 5-2-60.7; Paul Cor-mier, MA, 4-3-57.7; Ed Domey, MA, 3-4-54.9; Paul Drowne, MA, 3-4-49.0; Rick Howe, MA, 1-6-52.8; John Durry, MA, 1-6-49.4.

CLASS B — Lee Ashford, NH, 7-0-48.6; Dominic Majewski, CT, 6-1-48.3; Angie Cieslak, MA, 5-2-53.3; Amos Whitaker, MA, 4-3-44.9; Joe Merritt, MA, 3-4-50.0; John Layman, MA, 2-5-34.3; Gregt Rutkowski, MA, 1-6-29.7; John Parmenter, MA, 0-7-36.1.

CLASS C — Bill Davis, MA, 6-1-43.4; Rene ROdrigue, CT, 5-2-50.7; Ed Bodinski, MA, 5-2-49.3; John Kapnis, MA, 4-3-47.6; Paul Dumont, MA, 4-3-46.9; Ron Desrosiers, NH, 2-5-37.7; Orton Cushman, MA, 2-5-36.6; Dick Shepard, MA, 0-7-35.4.

CLASS D — Paul Ducharme, MA, 6-0-40.3; Bill White, MA, 4-2-37.0; Don Harrison, MA, 3-3-34.5; Ray Fife, Sr., NH, 2-4-32.4; John Gelinas, MA, 2-4-30.8; Nick Vafides, MA, 2-4-29.8; Tony Grassia, MA, 2-4-26.8.

CLASS E — Wayne Packard, ME, 5-1-38.6; Bob Dorn, MA, 4-2-36.3; Bob Harriman, ME, 3-3-36.3; Russ Rollins, MA, 3-3-31.5; Ernest Levangie, MA, 3-3-29.8; George Loring, MA, 2-4-32.6; Cleo Breton, MA, 1-5-22.2.

CLASS F — Francis McMahon, ME, 5-2-33.8; Mike Kibbee, NH, 5-2-25.6; Pete Sevigny, NH, 5-2-32.6; Bill Progen, MA, 5-2-31.7; Tom Courtney, MA, 3-4-29.1; Tom Henley, MA, 3-4-27.4; Wes Pateneaude, ME, 2-5-27.2; Rick Fife, NH 0-7-22.4. Playoff #1: McMMahon 35 (30.8%), Sevigny 33 (28.8%); #2: Kibbee 35 (52.9%), Progen 7 (29.4%); #3: McMahon 36 (47.1%), Kibbee 21 (35.3%).

CLASS G — Ed Harrington, MA, 5-1-21.2; Charles Tracchia, MA, 5-1-27.8; Al Doucette, MA, 3-3-28.0; Jean Begin, MA, 3-3-25.0; Ralph Forsstrom, MA, 3-3-19.3; Dave Baillargeon, NH, 2-4-18.7; Willis Lester, MA, 0-6-16.0. Playoff: Harrington 35 (42.1%), Tracchia 10 (23.6%).

CLASS H — Chuck McNeill, MA, 6-1-20.8; Revere Brooks, MA, 6-1-19.6; Dick Olsen, MA, 3-4-14.5; Bud Whitehouse, MA, 3-4-13.5; Bart Sargent, MA, 3-4-13.3; Armando Deluca, MA, 3-4-10.0; Tom Lear, MA, 3-4-8.8; Micky McNeill, MA, 1-6-10.4. Playoff: McNeill 35 (27.3%); Brooks 24 (18.2%).

WOMEN — Linda Pateneaude, ME, 7-0-66.3; Althea Sevigny, NH 6-1-45.4; Brenda McNeill, MA, 5-2-30.0; Lucille Desrosiers, NH, 3-4-40.0; Edith Gadoury, MA, 3-4-34.6; Barbara McNeill, MA, 2-5-27.4; Anita Pateneaude, ME, 1-6-28.6; Gerry Begin, MA, 1-6-18.0.

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DOUBLE YOUR MONEY HANDICAP - GROUP A — Ronnie Sinnons, Bell Flower, 7-0-75.0; Newell Flann, Westminster, 6-1-64.1; Heman Standard, Orange, 4-3-61.5; Harold Slagg, Ontario, 3-4-48.7; Jack Schoonover, Oran-nge, 2-5-40.4; Eston Brown, Anaheim, 2-4-45.4; Barbara Dow, Glendale, 2-5-39.8; Earl Kerr, Anaheim, 2-5-36.4.

GROUP B — Lyle Cottington, Sun City, 7-1-44.6; Jim Dow, Glendale, 6-2-35.5; Farald Sutherlin, Lakewood, 4-3-36.9; Jim Eozzo, Los Angeles, 4-3-31.6; Gene Van Sant, Sun City, 3-4-36.3; Archie McCallim, Riverside, 3-4-25.0; Boyce Miller, San Clemente, 1-6-28.6; Joe Raykowski, Rialto, 1-6-27.5.

GROUP C — Bill Hubbs, San Ysioro, 7-0-31.9; George Farrell, Corona Del Mar, 6-1-31.6; Bill Valko, Norwallv 5-2-31.6; Gerry Kloepfer, Yucaipa, 4-3-27.7; Charlie Parsons, Lucerne Valley, 4-3-27.7; Wally Shipley, Orange, 2-5-25.0; Dan Eppele, Santa Ana, 1-6-18.0; Kee Blackrock, Maywood, 0-7-22.0.

GROUP D — Ken Ratley, San Bernardino, 7-0-28.8; Hans Peterson, Pico Rivera, 5-2-22.2; Wayne Stip, Wilm-ington, 4-3-22.7; Harold Sansbury, Harbor City, 4-3-21.9; Fred Craven, Bellflower, 3-4-23.8; Erwin Klessig, Lynwood, 2-5-14.2; Mike Sansbury, Harbor City, 2-5-17.3; Ralph Alvine, Chula Vista, 1-6-14.1.

SUN CITY OLD TIMER DOUBLES — Gene Van Sant—Milt Gibbs, 5-0; Thomas Buck—Don McAllister, 3-2; Lyle Cottington—Earl, 3-2; Charlie Everhart—Earl Hogan, 2-3; Dorothy McAllister—Terry Hoggatt, 1-4; Jim Weeksp—Mary Van Sant, 1-4.

INVITATIONAL DOUBLES — Les Stewart—George Farrell, 6-1; Eston Brown—Gene Winkler, 5-2; Barbara Dow—Bob Jones, 5-2; Arnie Mortenson—John Dow, 4-3; Art Amador—Fred Craven, 4-3; Jack Seymour—Erwin Klessig, 2-5; Jim Weeks—Jim Down, 2-5;, Amos Hodson—Farald Sutherlin, 0-7.

BELLER OPEN — GROUP A — 7-0-84.4; Ronnie Simmons, Bellflower, 6-1-75.3; Jerry Schneider, Anaheim, 4-3-69.7; Heman Standard, Orange, 4-3-68.2; Arnie Mortenson, Montrose, 2-5-64.7; Newell Flann, Westminster, 2-5-63.6; John Balzer, Santa Ana, 2-5-58.5; Eston Brown, Anaheim, 1-6-55.5.

GROUP B — Les Stewart, Burbank, 5-2-48.4; Art Amador, Los Alanitos, 5-2-50.2; Lyle Cottington, Sun City, 5-2-44.9; Harold Slagg, Ontario, 4-3-44.1; Earl Kerr, Anaheim, 3-4-46.9; Clarence Jones, Lompoc, 3-4-43.0; Doyle Brawley, Riverside, 2-5-44.3; Jack Schoonover, Orange, 1-6-40.7.

GROUP C — Gene Van Sant, Sun City, 7-0-41.5; Ken Vickery, Riverside, 5-2-42.4; Milt Gibbs, San Bernardino, 4-3-36.1; Jim Eozzo, Los Angeles, 4-3-30.9; Sam Erwin, Exeter, 3-4-32.4; Floyd Brown, Exeter, 2-5-34.3; Jim Dow, Glendale, 2-5-32.5; Jeff Jonucz, Chula Vista, 1-6-30.6.

GROUP D — George Farrell, Corona Del Mar, 6-1-36.8; Bill Hubbs, San Vsidro, 5-2-35.1; Earl Hogan, San Bernar-dino, 5-2-33.2; Ken Ratley, San Bernardino, 4-3-28.3; Wally Shipley, Orange, 4-3-27.5; Fred Craven, Bellflower, 2-5-28.1; Dan Eppele, Santa Ana, 1-6-23.1; Erwin Klessig, Lynwood, 1-6-19.3.

WOMEN — Barbara Dow, Glendale, 5-0-43.2; Cathy Ringo, San Diego, 4-1-38.8; Jo Vickery, Riverside, 3-2-33.6; Mary Van Sant, Sun City, 2-3-24.8; Janice Schoonover, Orange, 1-4-4.8; Kay Brawley, Riverside, 0-5-7.6.

BOYS — Mike Silva, Santa Barbara, 2-0-45.7; Nathan Williams, Chino, 1-1-42.9; Steve Silva, Santa Barbara, 0-2-7.9.

"DOC" MAISON WINNER IN LANSING, MICHIGAN OPEN CLASS A — Doc Maison, 4-1-70.6; Stan Swarthout 3-2-71.8; Leo Fitzpatrick 3-2-62.4; Bob Darnold 3-2-59.5; Floyd

Bartley 2-3-63.4; Craig Teall 0-5-55.8.

CLASS B — Jus Perticone 4-1-59.4; Dick Frakes, 4-1-57.9; Oscar Perkins, 2-3-52.6; Chuck Perkins, 1-4-52.6; Bob Williams, 1-4-48.4.

CLASS C — Red Totten, 4-1-50.7; Geo Puskar, 4-1-53.1; Fred Smith Jr., 3-2-49.2; John Decker, 2-3-50.3; Casey Moudray, 1-4-43.0; Chet Winegar, 1-4-41.6.

CLASS D — Ken Miller, 7-0-46.9; Lee Jacobs, 6-1-43.6; Moses Smith, 4-3-39.2; Marv Falk, 3-4-39.5; Don Crouch, 3-4-38.2; Max Jaquette, 2-5-37.2; Walt Wedel, 2-5-33.1; Al Moon, 1-6-25.4.

CLASS E — Tom McFarland, 5-1-49.6; Jim Jarman, 4-2-38.2; Harland Bennett, 3-3-35.0; Cary Baker, 3-3-31.4; Lloyd Barley, 3-3-30.5; Ed Tymoszek, 2-4-32.6; Walt Ramson, 1-5-30.2.

CLASS F — Tom Bracey, 5-0-25.9; Frank Barnes, 4-1-25.1; Clayt Champion, 3-2-19.6; Bob Ouelette, 2-3-20.1; Bob Borring 1-4-6.2; Chuck Matrau, 0-5-7.6.

LADIES HANDICAP — Ann Wedel, 5-1-66.0; Jean Swarthout, 5-1-53.0; Peg Williams, 5-1-32.3; Janet Jarman, 3-3-27.3; Helen Bennett, 2-4-15.0; Dorothy Falk, 1-4-37.6; Chris Smith, 0-6-25.6.

14 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 WIEDRICH TOP MAN IN OREGON ROSE FESTIVAL OPEN

ESTHER OTT WINS LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP Ben Wiedrich came out on top in Class A for the 2nd week in a row, having won first in the

Strawberry Open the previous week-end. Volcanic ash problems kept several of our Washington pitchers from attending and the threatening weather may have helped to reduce the number of entries this year.

CLASS A — Ben Wiedrich, O.C., 9-1-74.0; Barry Chapelle, Ptld., 8-2-71.1; Jim Burke, Alb. 7-3-71.5; Lowell Davis, Cres., 7-3-72.4; Herb Criss, Wn., 7-3-73.8; Ridge Leggett, Rose., 6-4-69.5; Cletus Chapelle, Ptld., 4-6-63.9; Howard Peterson, Ptld., 4-6-61.1; Art Sperber, Wn., 2-8-54.5; Bernard Martell, Ptld., 1-9-58.1; John Prett, Scap., (Forfeit).

CLASS B — Pete Zumaran, Ptld., 10-0-57.2; Jim Alexander, Wn., 7-3-60.0; Chuck Ball, Ptld., 6-4-46.8; Kelly Laraway, Wn., 6-4-51.3; Gerry Staley, WN., 5-5-53.6; Harry Lang, Spr., 5-5-49.1; Ron Miller, Hub., 4-6-52.5; John Cothern, ida., 4-6-49.2; Bob Sletten, Wn., 4-6-47.2; Ken Leatherman, Ptld., 4-6-43.3; Les Andres, Wn., 0-10-39.7; Irv Farron, Ptld. (Forfeit).

CLASS C — Howard Abbott, LaG., 6-1-51.6; Jim Kosterman, Wn., 5-2-48.7; Rick Rebman, Herm., 4-3-44.7; Bill Hulshof, Ptld., 4-3-43.8; Jack Salter, Wn., 3-4-40.8; Willard Hufschmid, Ptld., 3-4-39.6; Francis Nelson, Ptld., 2-5-39.9; Lyle Meuret, Wn., 1-6-37.7.

CLASS D — Bob Beesley, Cul., 6-0-45.8; Ray Click, War., 5-1-41.7; Harley Vallier, Rose., 4-2-43.5; Charles Tapper, Wn., 3-3-34.1; Bill Dolan, O.C., 2-4-33.5; Russ Ball, Ptld., 1-4-31.1; Ray Schiedler, Sil., 0-6-30.6.

CLASS E — Cliff Parr, Ptld., 7-0-36.0; Elmer Otnes, O.C. 6-1-39.9; Jack Stryker, Ptld., 5-2-34.8; Manuel Santos, O.C., 3-4-31.0; Bob Ott, O.C., 3-4-30.8; Dick Speer, Ptld., 3-4-29.4; Cyril Kitchen, WN., 1-6-31.6; Dick Helm, W.L., 0-7-25.0.

CLASS F — Clarence Wood, Sea., 6-1-27.7; Don Chambers, Ptld., 5-2-30.2; Don Ferguson, Wn., 4-2-26.3; Wayne Maag, Ptld., 3-3-25.7; Lyle Andrews, Wn., 2-4-25.2; Leo Connolly, Eug., 2-4-17.5; Joe Kurth, Wn., 0-6-11.9.

WOMEN — Esther Ott, O.C., 4-2-41.1; Irene Wiedrich, O.C. 3-3-29.0; Sandy Bartel, O.C. 2-4-63.1. The women played a handicap triple round robin.

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COVER PICTURE... Featured this month are the 9 blue clay indoor courts of the Franklin Square Horseshoe Club located at 4th and State Streets in Quincy, Il-linois. The courts were dedicated Friday, February 15, 1980 and are a dream come true for the Quincy Club. The site is the gymnasium of the old Franklin School and are complete in every detail. Dues are $1.00 per week and a key card facility, available 24 hours a day. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hammitt are the Controllers of the courts. Bill Heaton of Quincy is the tournament director. Indoor action will start on October 1.

GARY ROBERTS WINNER IN XENIA, OHIO OPEN Gary Roberts had a perfect 7-0 record to win the Xenia, Ohio Open. He averaged 75.3%.

High game was pitched in Class B by Beorge Moon 87.9%. CLASS A — G. Roberts, 7-0-75.3; K. Kugler, 5-2-69.7; Stann Manker, 5-2-68.9; G. Riggle, 4-3-65.3; P. Focht,

3-4-63.2; W. Kabel 2-5-61.3; F. Coursen, 2-5-55.7; M. Roseberry, 0-7-50.9.

CLASS B — J. Pillion, 5-0-74.8; Z. Campbell, 4-1-64.7; G. Moon, 3-2-68.4; L. Miller, 2-3-60.2; B. Neff, 1-4-55.9; G. Kline, 0-5-55.7.

CLASS C — J. Schyaffner, 4-1-58.5; E. Waggoner, 3-2-59.5; H. Wagonfield, 3-2-58.2; R. Hymer, 3-2-57.3; J. Rhymer, 1-4-54.3; B. Soller, 1-4-51.9.

CLASS D — D. Buckingham, 5-0-59.1; F. Asher, 4-1-56.7; S. Powers, 3-2-51.4; J. Butts, 2-3-51.7; F. Pratt, 1-4-36.8; E. Noe, 0-5-39.8.

CLASS E — G. Meece, 6-1-52.0; Tiking, 5-2-49.2; M. Kalb, 4-3-42.0; R. Walters, 3-4-47.8; L. Stephenson, 3-4-45.2; A. Davis, 3-4-43.8; J. Boesch, 3-4-37.7.

CLASS F — D. Ullery, 4-1-50.0; G. Mitchell, 4-1-45.1; R. Cochran, 3-2-44.3; D. Stewart, 2-3-45.8; S. Huff, 2-3-40.6; W. Detter, 0-5-28.1.

CLASS G — R. Miller 5-0-42.5; E. Rea, 3-2-36.1; W. Still 3-2-33.6; E. Ehemann, 3-2-30.1; B. Kinkead, 1-4-23.1; F. Warner, 0-5-23.1.

CLASS H — L. Bair, 6-0-36.8; H. Fawley, 5-1-25.6; G. Hacket, 4-2-32.4; B. Woodson, 3-3-30.5; W. Mayse, 2-4-28.2; D. Allen, 1-5-23.7.

ELIZABETHTON, TENNESSEE OPEN CROSH GOES TO D. WARD Dan Ward was the winner of the Annual Elizabethtan Open Tournament held at the black

bottom courts in Elizabethton, Tennessee. T.R. Little edged Tony Narwood for the high game trophy. T.R. threw 49 for 60 for 81.9%

against Roger Narwood while Tony Narwood threw 31 for 38 for a 81.5% against T.R. Little. A.J. Nane from Greenville, S.C. would not be denied a 8(Xgame as he threw 48 for 60 against Roger Norwood for an even 8Q(

CLASS A — Dan Ward, 4-1-72.6; Tony Narwood, 4-1-70.9; A.J. Nane, 3-2-71.2; T.R. Little 2-3-63.8; Roger Narwood 1-4-67.1; George Lewis, 1-4-60.6.

CLASS B — Jim Adkerson, 4-1-62.9; John Shelton, 3-2-63.5; O.D. Lebow, 3-2-62.3; J.B. Wells, 2-3-55.5; Carl Green, 2-3 53.9; Dexter Stallings, 1-4-52.8.

CLASS C — Grady Whaley, 5-0-47.6; Henry Self, 3-2-49.7; Willis Grant,. 3-2-46.8; Ray Ward, 2-3-44.4; Dan Isaacs, 2-3-41.7; Jr. Haire, 0-5-35.7.

CLASS D — Stanley Jackson, 5-0-59.0; Leon Wilson, 4-1-54.6; Jack Hammitt, 3-2-47.5; Paul Cogdill, 2-3-43.2; Bill Arms, 2-3-40.8; Darrell Arnette, 0-5-31.8.

CLASS E — Lewis Beach, 3-0-48.9; James Whaley, 2-1-43.0; Richard Hardin, 1-2-38.8; Steve Cornette, 0-3-30.0.

CLASS F — Darrell Jacobs, 4-0-31.7; Richard Wilkey, 3-1-34.0; Fred Gregg, 3-1-30.6; Cay Hickey, 1-3-24.2; C.H. Ward, 0-4-7.5.

16 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 G. ROBERTS OVER MORTON IN ALABAMA SOUTHEASTERN

REGIONAL TOURNAMENT AT HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA Gary Roberts defeated Larry Morton in a one game play-off for the Southeastern

Regional Tournament title held at the Brahan courts in Huntsville, Alabama. Roberts had 79.6 percent while Morton pitched 64.0 percent. Steve Long topped the Junior Boys class with 2-0-52.0.

CLASS A — Garry Roberts, 7-0-72.4; Glenn Portt, 5-2-62.3; T.R. Little, 6-1-57.5; Carl Baker, 4-3-48.9; Jim Adker-son, 3-4-53.6; Don Jones, 1-6; Jim Harris, 1-6; Ose Veesey, 1-6.

CLASS A-1 — Larry Morton, 7-0-59.9; Don Ward, 5-2-65.2; Ed Long, 6-1-54.5; Ottie Reno, 3-4; Fred Betterton, 1-6; Jim Black 2-5; Frances Asher, 2-5; James Johnson, 2-5.

CLASS B — W.A. Lynn, 8-1-36.9; S. Lynn, 7-2-29.7; Glen Carpenter, 7-2-26.9; Ralph Cantrall, 7-2; Jackie Thomp-son, 5-4; Roy Parker, 5-4; Tommy Byrum, 5-4; Butch Winsett, 2-7: Randall Carpenter, 2-7; Frank Watts 0-9.

JUNIOR BOYS — Steve Long, 2-0-52.0; Dwayne Carpenter, 0-2-30.0.

ROLLY WITTLICH WINNER OF OBLONG, ILL. OPEN The annual Oblong Open tournament held at Oblong, Illinois was won by the genial bander

from Belleville, Illinois, Roily Wittlich. The tournament was a huge success following a week of newspaper and radio coverage along

with pictures taken by the local news media. There were six and eight men classes competing and many well known NHPA pitchers were

among the players. Other class winners were Schencks Brooks, Class B; Jim Totten, Class C; Runners-up in

each class ere Charlie Webb, Class A: Doyle Maikranz of Indiana, Class B; and Kenneth Tate, Class C, Class D winner was Bill Ungetheim of Indiana; Class E champ, Jim Lane of Indiana and Frank Dieterich, Class F.

SANTA ROSA'S RUN FOR ROSES TO TITCOMB (NO. CALIF) Northern California's premiere lefty, Don Titcomb, easily outdistanced all entries on the

fast Conoma County fairgrounds courts to capture the second annual Rose Festival run. Rio Dell's Tom Webb finished fast in the stretch with a 6-1 record to place, and Bob Mauzy of the local stable showed at 5-2. Titcomb, wearing the red and white colors of the San Jose Golden Eagles, maneuvered through the field of 8 seasoned thoroughbreds with good clockings at all checkpoints.

CHAMPIONSHIP — Don Titcomb, 7-0-75.4; Tom Webb, 6-1-69.4; Bob Mauzey, 5-2-57.4; Bill Hoffman, 4-3-63.7; Jack Sorg, 2-5-58.9; Holland Payne, 2-5-48.3; Vern Gosney, 1-5-50.6; Ken Woolery, 1-6-50.3.

GROUP II — Bob Hanlon, 6-2-51.0; Bob Malley, 5-3-45.0; Glenn Kelly, 4-3-43.4; Joe Zoglman, 4-3-38.3; Harry Mar-tinelli, 3-4-42.3; Wayne Oster, 3-4-34.9; George Greeott, 2-5-41.7; Don Forbes, 2-5-38.0.

GROUP III — Chuck Farrell, 6-1-36.9; Marion Hawley, 5-2-36.0; Chuck Rodriques, 4-3-28.6; Ernie Hall, 4-3-26.6; John Hagerman, 3-4-32.3; Eldon Bryhan, 3-4-27.1; Page Kesler, 2-5-21.7; Arnie Peters, 1-6-25.4.

GROUP IV — Ernie Kim, 6-1-20.0; Marvin Stapp, 4-2-19.0; Harold Bell, 4-2-18.0; Vern Brightman, 2-3-19.6; Ed Novak, 1-4-14.0; Elton Forbes, 0-5-8.4.

LOWELL DAVIS IN WINNER'S CIRCLE IN CORVALLIS, ORE. OPEN; ETHEL DAVIS, LADIES; BOB CAULFIELD, JUNIORS

CLASS A — Lowell Davis, Cres., 5-1-76.1; Ben Weidrich, O.C., 4-2-69.8; Jim Burke, Albany 4-2-69.1; Barry Chapelle, Ptld., 4-2-67.3; Ridge Leggett, Rose., 3-3-65.4; Cletus Chapelle, Ptld., 1-5-59.6; Vic Joyner, Phil., 0-6-52.0.

CLASS B — Phil Tyler, Spr., 5-0-54.6; Esthel Benner, Salem, 3-2-48.6; Harry Lang, Spr., 3-2-51.7; Len Christensen, Harr., 2-3-50.2; Charles Wendling, Scio., 2-3-47.1; Jim Kosterman, Wn., 0-5-38.6.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 CORVALLIS OPEN — (Continued)

CLASS C — Ray Meyer, Salem, 5-1-45.3; Oren McMillan, Eug., 4-2-45.3; Rick Rebman, Herm., 3-2-49.1; Harley Vallier, Rose., 2-3-44.2; Vern Wanless, McM., 1-4-42.7; Jerry Gorton, PI. Hill, 1-4-39.1.

CLASS D — Tom McAdam, Leb., 6-1-41.5; Floyd Gray, Corv., 5-2-41.0; Frank Reubush, Myrt. Cr., 4-3-34.2; Ray Schiedler, Stil, 4-3-41.0; Elmer Otnes, O.C., 3-4-38.2; Ron Ferguson, Wn., 3-4-30.2; Ed Dachtler, Depoe Bay, 2-5-35.6; Henry McGrew, Albany, 1-6-30.5.

CLASS E — Lloyd Kilgore, Dexter, 7-1-38.5; Charles Christensen, Har., 6-2-31.0; Wayne Maag, Ptld., 5-2-33.5; Russell Watson, Corv., 3-4-29.8; Jerry Wolfe, Corv., 3-4-26.1; Manual Santos, O.C., 3-4-26.0; Arthur Lund, Eugene, 2-5-26.6; Barney Root, Myrt. Cr., 0-7-21.7.

CLASS F — Glen Shaput, Corv., 5-1-23.9; Gene Sorenson, 4-2-26.0; Tim Wolfe, Albany, 3-3-23.2; Joe Kurth, Wn., 0-6-10.7.

CLASS G — Don Cardin, Prine., 6-1-33.1; Tom Tucker, Prine., 5-2-30.5; Gene Buzzini, Wn., 2-4-22.0; Leo Connolly, Eug., 0-6-13.4.

WOMEN — Ethel Davis, Cres., 5-0-62.5; Sandy Bartel, O.C., 4-1-77.2; Joanne Lange, Spr., 2-3-33.8; Esther Ott, O.C., 2-3-42.3; Irene Weidrich, O.C., 1-4-25.0; Phyllis Wanless, MCM., 1-4-31.5. The women played a handicap round robin. Congratulations to Ethel on her best tournament over.

JUNIORS — Robert Caulfield, Cor., 5-1-25.0; Tom Gibson, 5-1-26.3; Mike Gibson, 1-5-9.09; Doug Piatt, 1-5-6.52. The juniors played a double round robin. Robert and Tom were tied after round robin play. They threw 10 shoe to decide the winner. Robert won.

OPAL RENO POSTS 60 STRAIGHT WINS IN PIKE COUNTY OHIO WOMEN'S SCRATCH LEAGUE

Opal Reno, 60-0-82.3; Ruth Kirk, 41-19-61.2; Helen Reno, 38-12-55.7; Janet Reno, 26-34-54.0; Jenny Reno, 14-41-35.6; Avanelle Brown, 7-47-29.7.

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18 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 COLVIN PLAYOFF VICTOR IN KENTUCKY METRO CLASSIC

CLASS A — R. Colvin, 7-2-64.1; Wm. Henn, 7-2-61.0; B. May, 7-2-61.2; J. Stevenson, 6-3-62.5; S. Loelace, 6-3-59.1; D. Walters, 5-4-55.5; R. Blevins, 4-5-53.0; M. Glass, 1-8-48.9; J. Noble, 1-8-47.5; A. Burch, 1-8-43.7.

CLASS B — T. Sauer, 6-1-53.8; H. Copher, 5-2-51.6; O. Blacketer, 4-3-48.9; C. Neikirk, 4-3-45.7; B. Sanders, 3-4-52.0; G. Jackson, 3-4-42.9; W. Drane, 2-5-38.2; K. Alexander, 1-6-34.7.

CLASS C — B. Maddox, 6-1-47.7; R. York, 5-2-48.9; G. Preston, 5-2-47.3; R. Smith, 4-3-45.2; CI. Henn, 4-3-42.6; Ch. Henn, 3-4-38.8; J. Henderson, 2-5-39.7; E. Henn, 0-7-29.4.

CLASS D - W. Tarvin, 5-2-45.5; L. Moore, 5-2-43.6; D. Ward, 5-2-41.5; P. Lee, 5-2-37.6; H. Vance, 3-4-37.7; B. Simp-son, 3-4-37.3; L. Collins, 2-5-40.5; J. Walker, 0-7-31.7.

CLASS E - F. Nockerts, 6-1-42.4; C. Decker, 6-1-43.2; C. Neikirk, 5-2-46.8; L. Stansbury, 3-4-41.4; E. Mason, 3-4-39.2; E. Bottoms, 2-5-35.7; M. Kelly, 2-5-25.0; J. Kelly, 1-6-25.1.

CLASS F — S. Ingram, 7-1-39.3; E. Bottoms, 7-1-40.1; F. Nockers, 5-3-36.4; J. Morgan, 5-3-32.8; A. Tomlin, 4-4-29.0; C. Singleton, 3-5-30.6; R. Hornback, 3-5-24.8; C. Culver, 2-6-29.7; D. Snellen, 0-8-16.5.

CLASS G — D. Shelley, 5-2-38.0; C. Decker, 5-2-36.9; J. Brown, 5-2-36.9; J. Martin, 4-3-35.4; J. Streible, 4-3-35.4; L. Cline, 3-4-33.0; J. Brewer, 1-6-33.1; D. Morton, 1-6-30.7.

CLASS H — J. Hill, 5-2-23.4; J. Clarke, 5-2-27.6; C. Whisman, 4-3-25.0; G. Simpson, 3-4-29.0; D. Book, 3-4-21.1; G. Kelly, 3-4-20.5; C. Wheeler, 2-5-19.9.

CLASS I — M. Kelly, 6-1-30.0; S.E. Clarke, 6-1-28.9; J. Kelly, 5-2-23.1; R. Burrows, 3-4-18.8; R. Presley, 3-4-17.7; K. Dones, 2-5-24.8; B. Price, 2-5-14.7; D. Kelly, 1-6-14.8.

WOMEN CLASS A — T. Hill, 5-0-47.4; P. Webb, 4-1-39.7; V. Crank, 3-2-34.9; M. Hornback, 1-4-38.1; C. Bell, 1-4-35.9; C. Barr, 1-4-35.0.

WOMEN CLASS B - C. Knable, 4-1-27.7; B. Bottoms, 3-2-24.7; B. Carter, 3-2-18.8; B. Smith, 2-3-20.6; A. Frankrone, 2-3-15.7; M. Hellman, 1-4-10.0.

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The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest Editorial Office P.O. Box 1606 Aurora, Illinois 60507 Dear Mr. Cobb:

Sooner or later someone will come up with a solution to the 4'too long" horseshoe game. The solution will no doubt will not make everyone happy as that would be impossible. I am submitting an idea that will shorten the game especially in the high percentage games. It seems most of the good pitchers prefer the 50 point game and the cancellation method so that part of the scoring system must be surely retained. First, I would like to throw in a thought. When a person is standing there ready to pitch he is going to attempt to pitch one ringer then another for perfection. Our present system counts each ringer 3 points individually but nothing for perfection. Suppose now for a shorter game we gave 2 points for perfection. Now, retaining our cancellation system if the opponent pitches no ringers than the 2 ringers would be worth 8 points ( 3 points each ringer plus 2 points for perfection). If the opponent pitches 1 ringer then the pitcher with 2 ringers would score 5 points (3 points for 1 uncancelled ringer plus 2 perfec-tion points). If pitchers were perfect then everything cancels. This is a very simple change that can be learned in about 30 seconds. It is easily incorporated into the game and when two good pitchers are battling it out the game could be about 33% shorter. Any comments? Sincerely, Elmer L. Swartz

BARTLEY GOES UNDEFEATED IN LAKE ORION, MICH. OPEN CLASS A — Floyd Bartley, 5-0-72.3; Doc Maison, 4-1-74.2; Wally Frank, 3-2-52.2; Chuck Perkins, 2-3-54.9; Smiley

Westover, 1-4-50.3; Bob Darnold, 5-0-49.2.

CLASS B — Lee Jacobs, 4-9-41.9; Casey Moubray, 3-2-52.6; Andy Matthews, 3-2-40.3; Bill Dalby, 2-3-43.9; George Puskar, 2-3-42.3; Paul Wishon, 1-4-38.6.

CLASS C — John Vitton, 5-0-52.3; Willard Wilbur, 4-1-53.9; Hap Harrison, 3-2-42.1; Bill Bender, 2-3-40.3; Pete Kott, 1-4-45.8; Moses Smith, 0-5-43.2.

CLASS D — Lloyd Bartley, 4-1-37.6; Larry Mattson, 3-2-40.5; John Bukari, 3-2-34.9; Marv Falk, 2-3-44.6; Bob declare, 2-3-37.0; Walt Wedel, 1-4-29.6.

CLASS E — Bernie DeGroat, 6-1-33.7; Harland Bennett, 5-2-33.0; Ed Tymoszek, 4-3-31.5; Dennis Soldan, 4-3-29.0; Richard Schaefer, 4-3-22.3; Del Murphy, 3-4-29.1; Vern Howard, 2-5-27.7; Roger DeGroat, 0-7-10.3.

LADIES (Handicap) — Ann Wedel, 6-0-63.3; Helen Bennett, 3-3-11.0; Mary Bender, 2-3-36.3; Dorothy Falk, 1-5-34.3.

JUNIORS (Handicap) — Tim Bender, 3-0-55.3; Mike Cooper, 2-1-34.0; Kevin Smith, 1-2-50.6; Gric Howard, 0-3-3.3.

20 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 EDMONDS PLAY OFF WINNER AT WEAVERVILLE, N.C.

John Edmonds of Weaverville, N.C. won the playoff match over James Collins of Green-ville, S.C., to win the championship of the North Buncombe Open tournament held at Weaver-ville, NC. He hit with 61 ringers out of 86 shoes averaging 70.9 percent and defeating Collins by a score of 51-47. David Sartin of Dallas, N.C. topped Class B. James Cook of Marion, N.C. was the runner up. CLASS A — Edmonds, Weaverville, N.C., 5-2-69.0; Collins, Greenville, SC, 5-2-66.4; A.J. Naves, Greenville, SC,

4-3-67.2; J.B. Fuller, Asheville, NC, 4-3-65.7; Willie Stephens, Simpsonville, SC, 4-3-61.1; Gurney York, Harmony, NC, 3-4-55.5; Roy Littrell, Marshall, NC, 2-5-53.8; Bud Prissnell, Marion, NC, 1-6-57.8.

CLASS B — David Sartin, Dallas, NC, 6-1-45.1; James Cook, Marion, NC, 5-2-43.4; Raymond Smith, Marion NC, 5-2-38.0; /Charles Robinson, Weaverville, NC, 5-2-37.7; Jim Jones, Asheville, NC, 3-4-38.7; Larry Frady, Marion, NC, 3-4-34.2; B. Brown, Harmony, NC, 1-6-26.1; Dennis Helton, Greenville, SC, 0-7-34.4.

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The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 MANKER EDGES G. ROBERTS AT MARYVILLE, OHIO OPEN

Seventy-two pitchers particiapted in the annual Marysville Open tournament held at the Schwarty-Ropf park courts in Marysville, OH. At the end of the thre day tournament, Stanley Manker of Lynchburg, Ohio was on top with 5 straight wins and a 73.6 ringer percentage. Gary Roberts of Lucasville was runner-up.

CLASS A — Stanley Manker, 5-0-73.6; Gary Roberts, 4-1-74.4; Lawrence Miller, 3-2-61.9; George Moon, 2-3-65.6; Dave Rose, 1-4-58.7; Levi Miller, 0-5-56.4.

CLASS B — John Brown, 4-1-58.1; Tom Pearce, 3-2-52.1; Dick Snavely, 3-2-47.8; Lester Rose, 2-3-51.2; Chad Mayes, 2-3-51.1; Les Stevenson, 1-4-46.9.

CLASS C — Tom Guill, 4-1-55.4; Mike Kalb, 4-1-55.2; Tom King, 4-1-46.8; Jim Payne, 1-4-43.9; George Hill, 1-4-42.5; Bob Johnson, 1-4-38.5.

CLASS D — Elroy Turner, 5-0-52.3; Bill Johns, 3-2-39.6; George Pierson, 2-3-44.6; Jerry Kern, 2-3-39.2; Delbert Stewart, 2-3-32.7; John Whittington, 1-4-29.7.

CLASS E - Leroy Hill, 4-1-47.6; Ed Pratt, 4-1-44.9; Earl Noe, 3-2-46.5; Bill Johns, 2-3-42.3; Lester Hite, 1-4-44.3; Ray Morse, 1-4-37.0.

CLASS F — Ray Miller, 4-1-45.6; Jerry Boesch, 4-1-44.2; Glen Mitchell, 4-1-38.0; Marvin Snider, 2-3-38.6; Bernard Davis, 1-4-34.4; Paul Whaley, 0-5-17.3.

CLASS G — Ralph Simpson, 5-0-44.1; Ray Rannebarger, 3-2-31.2; Melvin Miller, 3-2-38.5; Gus Peterson, 2-3-30.8; Don Preston, 2-3-27.8; Howard Reed, 0-5-22.0.

CLASS H — Leonard Schaffner, 5-0-38.5; Tony Tumeo, 4-1-26.0; Bill Kinkead, 3-2-21.1; Elmer Glassburn, 2-3-22.0; David Scales, 1-4-22.9; James Katzenbach, 0-5-21.1.

CLASS I — Jack Dear, 5-0-38.9; Earl Rea, 4-1-41.9; Charles Myers, 2-3-34.6; Don Lyons, 2-3-31.1; Vern Bright, 2-3-29.0 Foster Latimore, 0-5-20.7.

CLASS J — Fred Kiger, 5-0-41.7; Ray Boyd, 4-1-39.9; John Hodges, 2-3-28.4; Cliff Noland, 2-3-25.9; Bill McMan-nes, 1-4-26.9; Herb Witter, 1-4-23.0.

CLASS K — Ed Eyehman, 5-0-28.0; Earl Lookabaugh, 4-1-33.5; Del Clerienger, 3-2-21.7; Wayne Godwin, 1-4-22.8; Garland Glassburn, 1-4-22.8; Harry Miller, 1-4-15.9.

CLASS L — Joe Walford, 5-0-27.3; Ron Reisinger, 3-2-26.8; Carey Maddux, 3-2-20.4; Eddie Rea, 3-2-20.1; Bill Jones, 1-4-11.0; Rick Britton, 0-5-11.8.

LACROSSE PLAYOFF WINNER OVER TULK FOR NORTH WELD OPEN TITLE AT WINDSOR, COLO.-E. SMITH WINS LADIES

CLASS A — P. LaCrosse, 11-1-57.4; J. Tulk, 10-2-54.5 (Playoff). D. Wetherbee, 8-3-51.9; B. Thomas, 7-4-46.7; E. Graves, 6-5-46.4; B. Engel, 5-6-50.3; B. Fields, 4-7-48.0; K. Raymond, 4-7-47.0; T. Roney, 4-7-44.6; H. Lenz, 4-7-43.9; L. Grossenback, 2-9-43.4; J. Bustos, 2-9-38.4.

CLASS B — D. Stemple, 10-1-45.5; D. Schneck, 8-3-53.8; D. Hanshew, 8-3-41.1; C. Ault, 6-5-46.6; G. Kashnes,

6-5-43.6; G. Campbell, 6-5-39.0.

CLASS B — D. Boss, 5-6-37.6; G. Bale, 4-7-36.3; B. Schliske, 4-7-34.9; R. Wetherbee, 3-8-41.2; D. Tarket, 3-8-35.6.

CLASS C — L. Sais, 10-1-38.7; G. Stewart, 9-2-40.4; D. Fraas, 7-4-31.6; R. Danielson, 7-4-31.0; H. Guettler, 7-4-29.2; M. Bakken, 6-5-30.9; C. Garner, 5-6-31.2; D. Hogsett, 5-6-29.3; R. Jesson, 4-7-29.8; H. Boss, 3-8-27.6; A. Mar-tin, 3-8-27.3.

CLASS D — D. Laurin, 9-0-34.4; D. O'Brian, 6-3-33.3; T. Darner, 6-3-30.5; N. Olson, 6-3-26.5; J. Guettler, 5-4-26.8; T. Mosness, 4-5-27.6; S. Dearing, 4-5-26.4; J. Huntzinger, 3-6-24.9; D. Bauer, 2-7-24.6.

CLASS E - L. Hilbert, 7-0-32.4; L. Wellborn, 5-2-34.9; M. Calve, 5-2-30.1; L. Meeker, 3-4-27.0; K. Thompson, 3-4-22.1; L. Harris, 3-4-18.4; W. Smith, 2-5-19.5; R. Romero, 0-7-20.4.

CLASS F — R. Hytrek, 7-0-34.0; B. Rupp, 5-2-25.5; D. Mosness, 5-2-20.0; A. Mosness, 4-3-23.6; D. Pineda, 3-4-18.1; A. Steele, 2-5-14.3; A. Alderin, 2-5-9.7.

WOMEN — E. Smith, 6-0-44.1; F. Roth, 4-2-39.6; V. Stewart, 3-2-22.0; J. Hytrek, 2-3-9.0; L. Mosness, 1-4-2.5.

22 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 BESHORE UNDEFEATED IN DALLAS, PENN. OPEN

Dan Beshore took top honors with 7 straight wins in the Class division in the'Dallas Open tournament played on the new courts at the ?uzerne County fairgrounds in Dallas, Penn-sylvania. Dean McCurdy won Class B while in Class C it was A1 Beebe of New Jersey with a 6-1-38.7 record. Class D went to A1 Ashton winning all 6 of his games in his first tournament. Trophies were awarded to the champions in each class plus prize money to all playes. Paul Ka-mont, Gerard Harris and A1 Ashton had the courts in tip-top shape.

CLASS A — Dan Beshore, 7-0-70.0; Bill Mclntyre, 5-2-64.6; Dale Carson, 5-2-59.5; Fritz Lutter, 4-3-59.2; Glenn Brown, 3-4-58.2; Ed Severs, 3-4-49.2; Mark Clippinger, 1-6-44.2; Fred Lutter, 0-7-38.2.

CLASS B — Dean McCurdy, 5-2-51.8; Glenn Rubendall, 5-2-49.1; Dick Dart, 4-3-47.0 Clark Walker, 4-3-42.3; Lou Shields, 4-3-42.3; Wilmont Nessie, 3-4-44.0; Paul Kamont, 3-4-40.1; Glenn Eppley, 0-7-40.7.

CLASS C — Al Beebe, 6-1-38.7; Jack Griffith, 5-2-41.7; John Fulton, 4-3-38.2; Ted Lewis, 4-3-37.6; Earl Brown, 4-3-35.6; Alvin Long, 3-4-33.9; Gerard Harris, 2-5-28.2; Harold Clippinger, 0-7-25.4.

CALIFORNIANS SWEEP THRU NEVADA STATE OPEN Amid beautiful weather, California pitchers converged on Reno, Nevada to pay a visit to the

Nevada State Open tournament. While there, they plied their ringer ability and went away with top honors in the first three places in the men's Class A division, namely Herb Rushing, First: Grass Valley, CA, 55.0; Joe White, Chester, CA, 49.0; and Vince Mauricio, San Jose, 40.9.

CLASS B MEN — Joe Rivers, Reno, 34.9; Marco McCauley, Reno, 35.2; and Doyle Palmer, Carson City, 32.6.

CLASS C MEN — Mel Dinius, Reno, 28.9; Charlie Stapleton, Reno, 32.3; and Jim Dufurrena, Reno, 26.0.

CLASS D MEN — Doug Wheeler, Reno, 26.0; Bill Reeder, Sparks, 13.5; and Wilie Schweitzer, Reno, 16.2.

CLASS A WOMEN — Etta Tobey, Reno, 35.3; Jessie Astor, Reno, 36.2; and Marge Bower, Reno, 27.8.

CLASS B WOMEN — Peggy Nelms, Reno, 18.0; Yoshike Palmer, Carson City, 25.0; and Rose Cislini, Sparks, 13.2.

1980 "ADVANCE MAN" REPORT By Bernard Herfurth

This is the final write-up concerning "Advance Man" to the 1980 Huntsville World Tourna-ment.

The newly built courts at the Brahan Spring Park was picturesque site for a world tourna-ment as we could ask for.

503 NHPA membes from throughout the United States and Canada come to pitch in cham-pionship and extra classes. They came to help promote our sport by taking part in this annual event.

There was no opposition voiced at the convention when Huntsville was again awarded the 1982 World Tournament.

Publicity was the best ever. N.B.C. TV covered the final day and was broadcast coast to coast on the "Today Show" Monday Morning August 4. "PM Magazine was also at the site during the final days. 3 local TV stations were at the courts daily starting two days before the start of the tournament. The 10 o'clock news was broadcast from the courtsite on two different nights.

Radio coverage was excellent with Jim Dalton of WFIX sending tapes of interviews to New York where they were broadcasting coast to coast and around the world via "The Armed Ser-vices Network" on ABC Sports. Bill Kling of Station WLRH sent releases to the "Associated Press" and "UPI" which were sent over the radio networks of the AP and UPI. Other local radio stations gave out tournament news.

The Huntsville Times Newspaper was short-handed due to vacations but Al Burleson, Assis-tant Sports Editor gave front page sports coverage in his four-to-five page sport section. Horseshoe coverage was new to BUrleson but he was a fast cooperative learner. A young 17 year sports writer, Scott Lucas, covered for the morning paper, the Huntsville News.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 1980 HALL OF FAME ANNUAL MEETING

By Bernard Herfurth The meeting opened with President Wally Shipley thanking the committee for their 1980

Hall of Fame selections. The committee inspected proposed "label pins" for Hall of Fame members that have been

elected. The proposed pin was tabled for the time being. The chairman of the committee will have future custody of the Hall of Fame book. The

book will be updated and more material will be asked from some elected members to make more complete pages in this book.

Chairman Herfurth had the book micro-filmed. In case of an accident, this book could not be replaced. The micro-film will be insured and if necessary the pages would be restored to full size at no cost other than a reasonable yearly storage fee.

A report was given by the chairman concerning the miniature Hall of Fame book that has previously been sold to the membership. It was offered as a non-profit book and to date has paid for itself.

The committee gave committee member Lee Davis permission to develop a special small pla-que for "NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN CANDIDATES TO THE HALL OF FAME IN THE 1920 ERA."

The Committee voted to return to a "majority vote" in electing Hall of Fame candidates. It was changed for the 1980 election for one year to 60% of the total vote.

It was voted to consider both the achievements as a player and as organizer in the histories of candiates in the "over 70" category.

The chairman suggested the "Preimesberger Arena" in Minnesota to be the home of the NHPA Hall of Fame on a year to year basis. The committee voted to do so. The plan was ac-cepted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Preimesberger. In a later issue of our digest the membership will be asked to donate interesting "game related items" to our Hall of Fame sit.

Nine committee members were in meeting attendance. Thanks to Ruth Hangen for acting as secretary again.

AMBROSE VICTOR OVER HUGHES AT SAUK RAPIDS, MINN. Larye Ambrose of Jackson, Minn, won the playoff over Dave Hughes of Bloomington,

Minnesota to win the annual Sauk Rapids Open held at the Leyk courts in that city. Strong winds kept the ringer averages down.

CLASS A MEN — Larye Ambrose, Jackson, 6-1-58.0; Dave Hughes, Bloomington, 6-1-58.5; Jim Aleckson, Princeton, 4-3-54.5; Joseph Anzaldi, St. Paul, 3-4-53.1; Jack O'Connor, Brainerd, 3-4-47.4; Frank Stinson, Min-neapolis, 3-4-46.8; Fred Ash, Crosslake, 2-5-52.0; Roger White, Maplewood, 1-6-42.8.

CLASS B MEN — Len Lipovsky, Bloomington, 6-1-48.8; Elwood Johnson, Elmore, 5-2-42.5; Lloyd Henrikson, Coon Rapids, 4-3-41.7; Kent Anderson, Eau Claire, 4-3-41.1; Emil Volkers, St. Cloud, 3-4-40.8; Walter Busse, Ap-pleton, 2-5-37.7; Willie Loberg, Luck, Wl, 2-5-36.0; Glen Werk, Donnelly, 2-5-28.8.

CLASS C MEN — Myron VanderWeyst, Rice, 6-1-42.0; Ken Greenlee, Fridley, 5-2-38.2; Jim Holland, Anoka, 4-3-34.2; Don Slomkowski, St. Cloud, 4-3-33.1; Harvey Arola, Crystal, 3-4-34.0; Walto Tesch, Cokato, 3-4-33.4; Dave Klein, St. Cloud, 2-5-35.1; Ted VanderWeyst, St. Cloud, 1-6-27.7.

CLASS D MEN — Matt Morales, Minneapolis, 7-0-46.5; Dwaine Nelson, Minneapolis, 5-2-31.7; Elmer Vines, Min-neapolis, 4-3-32.5; Carroll Johnson, Becker, 3-4-31.7; George Benschoof, LeSueu;r, 3-4-29.1; Alton Lonning, Eau Claire, 3-4-28.8; Bob Winterhalter, Minneapolis, 2-5-26.0; Ray VenderWeyst, Foley, 1-6-28.0.

CLASS E MEN — Fred Volkers, Sauk Rapids, 7-0-34.2; Jim Otting, LeSueur, 5-2-30.0; Rob Steward, Cokato, 4-3-35.1; Wilfred Blenkush, St. Joseph, 4-3-27.1; Gene Anderson, St. Paul, 4-3-23.7; Henry Stromgren, Cedar, 2-5-24.2; Eddie Volkers, Sauk Rapids, 2-5-17.7; Earl Lind, Coon Rapids, 0-7-17.1.

CLASS F MEN — Pete Bergstraser, Sauk Rapids, 6-1-32.8; Boyd Schloeder, St. Cloud, 5-2-30.0; Ray Volkers, Sauk Rapids, 5-2-28.2; Duane Berg, Minneapolis, 4-3-26.8; Irv Moldenhauer, Elk River, 4-3-25.1; Bob Lindberg, Fridley, 2-5-25.1; Clarence Lundeen, Cokato, 2-5-24.0; Moose Slettehaugh, Minneapolis, 0-7-21.4.

CLASS G MEN — Dave lilies, Clear Lake, 6-1-32.5; Byron Eckholm, Big Lake, 5-2-28.2; Jerry Waldvogel, Little Falls, 5-2-26.5; Lee Theisen, Sauk Rapids, 5-2-20.2; Rick O'Connor, Brainerd, 3!4!25.4; Bob Jost, Waite Park, 3-4-22.0; Les Cave, Rice, 1-6-19.1; Ben Middendorf, St. Cloud, 0-7-19.7.

24 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 AMBROSE — (Continued)

CLASS H MEN — David VanderWeyst, Foley, 5-2-19.4; Norm Volkers, Rogers, 4-3-27.4; Ken VanderWeyst, St. Cloud, 4-3-23.4; Jerry Hiscock, Rice, 4-3-23.1; Victor Clementson, Pine City, 3-4-21.7; Pete Hengel, Waite Park, 3-4-20.8; Al Thomalla, Bowlus, 3-4-20.2; Jack Klein, Elk River, 2-5-17.1.

CLASS I MEN — Ron Grile, St. Cloud, 7-0-20.2; Dale Branchaud, Little Falls, 5-2-23.7; Harry Midas, Sauk Rapids, 5-2-13.1; Tim Radiske, Delano, 3-4-13.1; Mel Hiltner, St. Cloud, 3-4-13.1; Mel Grile, Sauk Rapids, 2-5-14.5; Tony Januszewski, Richmond, 25-10.8; Dick Hommerding, St. Cloud, 1-6-8.2.

CLASS J MEN - David Woldvogel, Little Falls, 6-1-18.8; Jom Gohl, Little Falls, 5-2-18.2; Jerry Czech, Little Falls, 5-2-17.1; Tony Banyai, Monticello, 4-3-17.4; Dale Landwehr, St. Cloud, 4-3-12.5; Allan Winscher, St. Cloud, 3-4-8.5; Mike Binczik, St. Cloud, 1-6-7.7; Paul Spiczka, Sauk Rapids, 0-7-1.4.

CLASS A LADIES — Sandra Karasch, St. Joseph, 6-1-55.4; Phyllis Negaard, St. Joseph, 6-1-62.0; Shirley Jacob-son, Andover, 4-3-48.0; Beverly Nathe, St. Joseph, 4-3-38.0; Lu Cave, Rice, 3-4-41.4; Lynne Hughes, Bloomington, 2-5-41.7; Debbie Gall, Pierz, 2-5-36.5; Sue Geisler, Anoka, 1-6-27.7.

CLASS B LADIES — Babe Morales, Minneapolis, 6-1-44.0; Evelyn Vober, Bloomington, 6-1-36.8; Mae Ambrose, Jackson, 5-2-37.1, Brooks Henrikson, Coon Rapids, 4-3-36.2; Marilyn Hiltel, Sauk Rapids, 3-4-33.7; Boni Boser, Pierz, 2-5-32.5; Barb Lind, Coon Rapids, 2-5-28.5; Catherine Notch, St. Cloud, 0-7-23.4.

CLASS C LADIES — Darlene Klug, St. Cloud, 6-1-18.5; LaDonna Baker, St. Cloud, 5-2-21.4; Cheryl Melnick, Min-neapolis, 4-3-17.7; Debbie Waldvogel, Little Falls, 4-3-16.2; Dolores Preimesberger, Genola, 4-3-13.1; Arlene Waldvogel, Little Falls, 2-5-14.0; Darlene Hiscock, Rice, 2-5-9.7; Kim Hiscock, Rice, 1-6-11.7.

CLASS D LADIES — Charyl Nathe, St. Joseph, 4-2-14.0; Mary Ann Radiske, Delano, 3-3-10.6; Wilma Kolbeck, Sauk Rapids, 3-3-9.6; Julie Hollencamp, Sauk Rapids, 2-4-10.0.

CLASS A BOYS — Chris White, Maplewood, 5-1-66.6; Curt Boser, Pierz, 4-2-57.0; Eric Anderson, St. Paul, 2-5-37.3; Peter O'Connor, Brainerd, 1-5-37.6.

CLASS B BOYS — Steven VanderWeyst, Foley, 5-1-31.3; Daniel Preimesberger, Genola, 4-2-30.6; Duane Meyer, Pierz, 4-2-26.0; Kevin Cave, Rice, 0-6-13.3.

CLASS C BOYS — Dale Bergstraser, Sauk Rapids, 5-1-13.6; Ronnie Midas, Sauk Rapids, 4-2-6.3; Dale Hiscock, Rice, 2-4-8.3; Jerry Bergstraser, Sauk Rapids, 1-5-9.0.

RAINBOW WINNER IN DUTCH RIDGE OPEN AT BEAVER, PA. Jack Rainbow had a playoff for Class A championship with Herman Boyer with Jack Rain-

bow sinning. Deck Kolhdes won over Horeman in Class B. Clement won over Tuney in Class C.

CLASS A — Jack Rainbow, 7-1-62.2; Herman Boyer, 6-2-62.0; Ed Blum, 5-2-63.1; Chuck Roball, 4-3-57.7; Pete Vlachos, 3-4-57.4; Bob McKnight, 3-4-53.4; Harold Boyer, 1-6-49.1; Pete Snalous, 0-7-39.7.

CLASS B — Deck Kolhdes, 7-1-39.1; Ed Horeman, 6-2-42.5; Jack Bruny, 5-2-32.5; Carl Elder, 4-3-49.4; Bob Lapp-ing, 3-4-39.4; Cyril Enders, 2-5-32.5; Harvey Hayes, 1-6-32.8; John Mathias, 1-6-32.2.

CLASS C — Harry Clement, 6-2-44.0; Dick Tunney, 5-3-33.4; Andy Fecik, 4-3-41.4; Larry Brobeck, 4-3-39.1; Bud Richeal, 4-3-36.2; Paul Decker, 4-3-32.8; John Ludwig, 2-5-42.5; Marvin Sayers, 0-7-20.2.

CLASS D — Bud Kerns, 7-0-37.4; Ed Donawitz, 5-2-26.2; Mike Churley, 5-2-26.0; Tom Welch, 4-3-32.2; Harry Clayton, 3-4-30.8; Earl Richards, 3-4-23.7; Butch Stover, 1-6-13.4; Merle Welch, 0-7-8.0.

NORTH BUNCOMBE INVITATIONAL (N.C.) WON BY EDMONDS CLASS A — John Edmonds, Weaverville, NC, 4-1-71.7; F.B. Fuller, Asheville, NC, 3-2-64.9; James Collins, Green-

ville, SC, 3-2-65.5; Bud Pressnell, Marion, NC, 3-2-63.4; A.J. Nave, Greenville, SC, 1-4-59.8; Johnny Powell, Valdese, NC, 1-4-51.3.

CLASS B — Bud Kuykendall, Marion, NC, 3-0-50.5; Roy Littrell, Marshall, NC, 2-1-50.0; Raymond Smith, Marion, NC, 1-2-43.5; Carl Cook Marion, NC, 0-3-36.5.

CLASS C — James Cook, Marion, NC, 4-1-47.2; Tim Jones, Asheville, NC, 4-1-42.0; John Buckanan, Morganton, NC, 3-2-42.4; Jim White, Tuxedo, NC, 3-2-36.3; Keith Garrett, Simpsonville, SC, 1-4-36.8; Dennis Helton, Greenville, SC, 0-5-30.3.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 R. NORWOOD EDGES OUT SON AT BULLS GAP, TENN. OPEN

CLASS A — R. Norwood, 4-1-68.0; T. Norwood, 3-2-75.4; D. Ward, 3-2-71.7; G. Lewis, 2-3-70.6; OD Lebow, 2-3-61.7; D. Stallings, 1-4-63.3.

CLASS B — E. Long, 4-1-60.1; C. Brown, 3-2-60.8; J. Shelton, 2-3-57.6; J. Adkerson, 3-2-57.4; F. Campbell, 3-2-52.2; H. Self, 0-5-51.4.

CLASS C — G. Whaley, 4-1-52.0; S. Jackson, 4-1-44.1; W. Grant, 3-2-50.8; L. Sunderland, 3-2-46.3; J. Hammitt, 1-4-42.9; R. Wilkey, 1-4-36.4.

CLASS D — J.B. Wells, 4-1-54.7; J. Walker, 3-2-51.8; L. Wilson, 3-2-45.1; D. Pritchard, 2-3-40.0; M. Rich, 2-3-40.0; B. Arms, 1-4-42.4.

CLASS E — P. Cogdill, 5-0-44.3; R. Ward, 4-1-46.5; L. Beach, 3-2-37.2; J. Whaley, 2-3-38.5; R. Parker, 1-4-24.0; W. Self, 0-5-31.1.

CLASS F — C. Hickey, 5-1-27.5; J. Smith, 4-2-36.3; F. Gregg, 4-2-34.9; S. Long, 4-2-33.4; D. Jacobs, 2-4-28.5; C.H. Ward, 1-5-9.8; J. Davis, 0-6-5.0.

H. DARNOLD IN "BLAZER", WINS BURLINGTON, IOWA OPEN M. COLONY OVER V. HEGARTY FOR LADIES' TITLE

CLASS A — Harold Darnold, 5-0-80.4; Bill Vandegriff, 4-1-69.6; Art Hampton, 3-2-55.9; Stoney Jackson, 2-3-64.0; B. Heaton, 1-4-42.7; Byron Hafner, 0-5-42.6.

CLASS B — Richard Proctor, 5-0-54.7; Leo Buell, 4-1-61.9; Don Prottsman, 3-2-54.3; Don Trafford, 2-3-49.0; H. Anderson, 1-4-33.2; F. Hammit, 0-5-35.2.

CLASS C — Madelo Blake, 5-0-45.0; Jim Burgess, 3-2-42.0; Harold Shaw, 3-2-37.2; Howard Zieman, 3-2-41.7; Mike Buck, 1-4-21.5; Delbert Jackson, 0-5-25.4.

LCASS D — Bill Goodman, 4-1-34.5; Arden Messer, 3-2-34.6; Paul Floden, 3-2-30.5; Lewis Tarbox, 2-3-32.5; Glen Speers, 2-3-36.6; Bob St. George, 1-4-20.8.

CLASS E — Dan Tarbox, 5-0-36.0; Art Berkenpas, 3-2-34.4; Ray Lyons, 3-2-34.9; Bob McGregor, 2-3-28.6; Harry Hegarty, 1-4-27.3; Steve Evans, 1-4-27.5.

CLASS F — Leo Lamparek, 5-0-32.8; Leslie Hottle, 4-1-26.0; Earl Rosene, 3-2-24.6; Elmer Jacobs, 2-3-28.2; Jake Davis, 1-4-16.8; Howard Zihlman, 0-5-14.6.

CLASS G — Don Chidester, 4-0-29.5; Ralph Crawford, 3-1-15.2; Thomas Meuller, 2-3-13.0; Vern Easton, 1-3-15.0; Max Goodman, 0-4-14.8.

CLASS LADIES — Marianne Colony, 4-1-26.5; Velma Hegarty, 4-1-30.4; Marge Goodman, 3-2-29.4; Mildred Hot-tie, 3-2-15.2; Janice Speers, 1-4-18.0; Ann Darnold, 0-5-13.8.

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26 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 N. RIOUX TOP MAN IN CONNECTICUT CLOSED TOURNEY

CLASS A — N. Rioux, 7-0-65.9; P. Bochese, 4-3-56.4; D. Majewski, 4-3-54.4; W. Mrozak, 4-3-54.1; J. Festa, 4-3-53.3; G. Trabucchi, 3-4-55.9; W. Paradis, 1-6-45.7; P. Pelletier, 1-6-42.7.

CLASS B — V. Williams, 6-1-45.6; J. Moore, 5-2-53.4; G. Moore, 4-3-49.4; D. Remley, 4-3-47.8; Den Hansen, 4-3-45.9; R. Rodrigue, 3-4-49.4; T. Monigan, 2-5-43.0; M. Bradley, 0-7-32.6.

CLASS C — R. Dingus, 5-0-41.1; A. Latouche, 4-1-45.4; G. Paris, 3-2-37.2; J. Zimmerman, 2-3-35.8; A. Des Rochers, 1-4-35.3; S. Gorecki, 0-5-29.6.

CLASS D — F. Wagner, 4-2-30.3; J. Zuromski, 3-3-30.7; F. Conrod, 3-3-27.7; D. Colandene, 2-4-13.7.

MARYVILLE, MO, OPEN CROWN WON BY CHARLES KENNY Charles Kenny of Skidmore, Mo. won the Class competition and the title in the Maryville,

Missouri Open held at the Beal park courts in that city. Tournament was sponsored by the Maryville, merchants.

The champ defeated second-place Fred Kenny of Graham and third-place finisher Jeff Williams of Omaha, Nebraska. Williams, a two-time junior world champion, is the brother of former world champion "Dead Eye" Williams.

Ray Dougherty of Council Bluffs earned the class B title, while the C championship went to Don Abernathy of Nebraska City.

CLASS A — Charles, Kenny, Skidmore, Fred Kenny, Graham, Jeff Williams, Omaha, NB.

CLASS B — Ray Dougherty, Council Bluss, Iowa., Scourar, Council Bluffs, Ray Owens, Grant City.

CLASS C — Don Abernathy, Nebraska City, NB, Estel Hunsicker, Ridgeway, Leon Roush, Tarkio.

CLASS E — Deon Roush, Maryville, Joe McCormick, Clarinda, Dale Owens, Grant City.

CLASS F — Darrell Nation, Council Bluffs, Hildred Diggs, New Market, Pat Dougherty, Council Bluffs.

CLASS G — Harlow Biggs, Gravity, Mick Weber, Jay Beach, Hamburg.

KNISLEY WINS NORTH FORK OPEN AT ST. LOUISVILLE, O. CLASS A — J. Knisley, 7-0-79.5; G. Roberts, 6-1-75.5; S. Manker, 4-2-66.2; F. Courson, 3-4-61.0; P. Focht, 3-4-60.3;

L. Miller, 2-5-59.9; G. Moon, 2-5-58.3; M. Roseberry, 1-6-52.4.

CLASS B — L. Miller, 4-1-60.0; D. Hummel, 3-2-56.9; M. Bannister, 3-2-51.7; D. Busey, 2-3-50.6; J. Brown, 2-3-50.0; P. Hummel, 1-4-50.6.

CLASS C — Ramey, 4-1-50.3; Cochran, 3-2-40.8; Bechtel, 3-2-36.5; Whiteman, 2-3-42.0; Johnson, 2-3-39.9; Snyder, 1-4-42.4.

CLASS D — Pratt, 4-1-43.1; W. Morrow, 3-2-36.6; Noe, 3-2-34.7; Davis, 3-2-34.3; L. Hite, 1-4-35.4; Morse, 1-4-35.2.

CLASS E — G. Mitchell, 5-0-39.4; Boesch, 4-1-36.8; D. Morrow, 2-3-32.3; C. Bostic, 2-3-32.2; M. Miller, 1-4-31.5; C. Christian, 1-4-26.1.

CLASS F — (Rained Out).

CLASS G - C. Rolf, 5-0-30.7; J. Wolford, 4-1-28.6; W. Kindred, 3-2-21.9; R. Crowe, 2-3-20.6; H. Robinson, 7-4-20.0.; O. Stockwell, 0-5-14.4.

CLASS H — H. Robinson, 5-0-19.3; G. Dush, 4-1-21.5; Roger Householder, 2-3-17.0; Robert Householder, 2-3-8.6; J. Adcock, 1-4-13.8; C. Robinso, 1-4-12.3.

CLASS I — H. Neibarger, 4-1-10.4; J. Pooley, 4-1-8.3; J. Tabbr, 3-2-7.7; S. Robinson, 2-3-6.1; R. Whisner, 1-4-9.7; E. Ankrum, 1-4-6.8.

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28 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 REHARD EDGES KNAUFT IN WASHINGTON LILAC CITY OPEN In an early season tournament, Wally Rehard of Spokane edged his fellow townsman, Henry

Knauft to end up the winner of the annual Lilac City Open tournament held at Franklin park courts in Spokane, Washington with a perfect record of 7 straight wins and supported with a 65.5 ringer percentage. Henry was the runner-up with 6-1 and 75.7 percent.

Ruth Welsch was undefeated in the Ladies class with 8 in a row and 62.2 percent. Kelly O'Brien took second with a 7-1-61.7 record. Don Ludwig topped the Junior Boys class with 3-5-42.5 standing.

CLASS A — Wally Rehard, Spokane, 7-0-65.5; Henry Knauft, Spokane, 6-1-75.6; George Sala, Spokane, 5-2-59.6; Dean Curry, Lewiston, Ida., 4-3-56.6; Jack Boston, Bozeman, Mont., 2-5-49.0; Micky Odell, Davenport, 2-5-41.1; Chuck O'Brien, Spokane, 2-5-39.2; Ed Welsch, Spokane, 0-7-41.4.

CLASS B — Ero Laaksoharju, Superior, 6-1-42.3; Tom J. Worthington, Spokane, 5-2-43.0; Jack Salter, Kelso, 5-2-39.2; Howard Seaman, Fernwood, I, 5-2-34.2; Ray Looper, Spokane, 3-4-35.3; Al Reusser, Kirkland, 3-4-33.2; Joe Jensen, Othello, 1-6-28.0; Ellis West, Seattle, 0-7-26.9.

CLASS C — Vern Sauter, Davenport, 6-1-39.3; Tom W. Worthington, Spokane, 5-2-34.5; Gerry Grunerud, Daven-port, 4-2-39.9; Harold Lemons, Brewster, 4-2-43.5; Ken Lukens, Hermiston, OR, 1-5-36.1; Otis Wilcox, Hermiston, 1-5-35.8; John Hilberg, Clinton, 1-5-30.9.

CLASS D — Einer Loreen, Spokane, 6-1-33.4; Ken D. Whitney, Davenport, 5-2-32.5; Eddie Ludwig, Spokane, 4-3-32.4; Virgil Brayette, Clarkston, 4-3-30.0; Ken Henry, Helena, Mt., 3-4-28.5; Christ Hansen, Davenport, 3-4-27.3; Ross Watson, Spokane, 2-5-24.7; Ed Ludwig, Spokane, 1-6-23.4.

CLASS E — John Poleman, Bozeman, MT., 6-0-28.6; Ralph Domar, Helena, MT, 4-2-28.6; Larry Linton, Helena, 4-2-22.2; Morris Martin, Spokane, 4-2-21.3; Ivan Utt, Spokane, 2-4-17.7; Ed Tveden, Olympia, 1-5-18.3; Dan Ochs, Spokane, 0-6-09.5.

LADIES — Ruth Welsch, Spokane, 8-0-62.2; Kelly O'Brien, Spokane, 7-1-61.7; Shirley O'Brien, Spokane, 7-1-61.7; Hannah Foley, Spokane, 5-3-58.6; Margaret Byfield, Mt. Vern, 5-3-48.9; Helen Watson, Spokane, 2-6-45.5; Alice Rehard, Spokane, 1-7-36.7; Sue Ramey, Mt. Vernon, 0-8-32.3.

JUNIOR BOYS - Don Ludwig, Spokane, 3-5-42.5.

ELVIG PLAYOFF VICTOR IN WASHINGTON'S GILBO OPEN

CLASS A — Ken Elvig, Bellingham, 7-2-59.3; Brad Pederson,Seattle, 6-3-53.3; Thor Gadwa, Montesano, 6-2-52.8; Ray Brumfield, Lynwood, 5-3-56.5; Art Sperber, Bremerton, 4-4-58.3; Sig Pederson, Seattle, 4-4-51.0; Les Buchert, Seattle, 2-6-53.0; Jim Alexander, Ridgefield, 2-6-52.5; Art Hart, Tacoma, 1-7-36.5.

CLASS B — Bob Sletten, Vancouver, 8-1-50.1; Ken Heine, Kent, 6-3-50.3; Dan Leary, Steilacoom, 5-4-46.4; Gerry Staley, Vancouver, 5-4-45.6; Les Andrews, Battleground, 5-4-44.9; Jack Bush, Marysville, 5-4-43.5; Oliver Hartzell, Bothell, 4-5-39.3; Jerry Stanley, Sumner, 3-6-42.1; Frank Rodgers, Bellingham, 3-6-38.6; Jerry Bailey, Port Orchard, 1-8-42.0.

CLASS C — Elwood Heine, Kent, 6-1-54.5; Don McDugle, Anacortes, 4-3-41.4; John Henson, Anacortes, 4-3-40.7; Lyle Meuret, Everett, 4-3-39.4; Wilson Franks, Tacoma, 4-3-37.0; Bob Hughes, Burley, 3-4-42.4; Don Jones, Olym-pia, 2-5-39.1; Bill Van Egdom, Lynden, 1-6-41.0.

CLASS D — Wayne Buchert, Yakima, 8-0-46.9; Jake Lamatta, Tacoma, 6-2-35.8; Frank Errigo, Tacoma, 6-2-38.3; Rich Keller, Tacoma, 5-3-37.1; Ron Ferguson, Vancouver, 4-4-32.5; Bob Sherrick, Tacoma, 3-5-34.8; Cyril Kitchen, Tacoma, 2-6-33.6; Ellis West, Seattle, 1-7-24.4; Tom W. Worthington, Spokane, 1-7-22.9.

CLASS E — John Hilberg, Clinton, 6-1-34.4; Elmer Stirn, Tacoma, 5-2-30.2; Charlie Tapper, Kent, 5-2-39.8; Walt Weik, Spanaway, 3-4-31.5; Milt Johnson, Auburn, 3-4-30.7; Red Penning, Stanwood, 3-4-25.6; Phil Norby, Tacoma, 2-5-26.6; Ken Kuper, Spanaway, 1-6-23.7.

CLASS F — George Bannon, Woodinville, 7-0-38.4; John Davis, Tacoma, 5-2-30.5; Don Ferguson, Vancouver, 5-2-27.4; Earl Kuper, Puyallup, 5-2-26.5; Lyle Andrews, Vancouver, 3-4-24.8; Charlie King, Anacortes, 2-5-28.4; El Day, Blaine, 1-6-24.0; John Byfield, Mt. Vernon, 0-7-19.9.

CLASS G — John Alexander, Bothell, 7-0-35.6; Ben Bassett, Lakewood, 5-2-23.7; Virgil Lange, Tacoma, 5-2-22.4; Lloyd Hart, Tacoma, 4-3-20.9; Dave Mackey, Gig Harbor, 3-4-23.0; Wendell Kennedy, Ridgefield, 2-5-19.9; Ed Tveden, Olympia, 2-5-17.7; Randy Kennedy, Ridgefield, 0-7-10.8.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 SCHULTZ VICTORIOUS IN CONNECTICUT OPEN

CLASS A — J. Schultz, 6-1-66.7; N. Rioux, 6-1-61.8; D. Weik, 3-4-57.0; R. Sutton, 3-4-52.6; J. Festa, 3-4-51.6; G. Trabucchi, 3-4-50.8; J. Nemschick, 2-5-52.7; W. Mrozak, 2-5-47.1.

CLASS AA — P. Bochese, 7-0-54.7; W. Paradis, 6-1-50.8; R. Rodrigue, 4-3-49.6; D. DePalma, 4-3-41.4; D. Ma-jewski, 3-4-41.7; D. Nemschick, 2-5-40.8; P. Pelletier, 2-5-32.4; T. Monigan, Forfeit.

CLASS B — G. Moore, 6-0-42.3; A. Latouche, 4-2-45.3; J. Parmenter, 4-2-38.9; G. Paris, 3-3-28.9; W. Hooley 2-4-33.9; V. Williams, 2-4-30.1; D. Bias, Forfeit.

CLASS BB — R. Weik, 5-1-34.5; J. Zimmerman, 4-2-41.1; V. Peckaitis, 4-2-35.9; R. Dingus, 3-3-38.2; P. Bittner, 3-3-28.3; B. Raynor, 2-4-26.6; A. Towne, 0-6-17.5.

CLASS C — D. Foster, 6-1-33.6; B. Sjovall, 6-1-29.6; R. Gessick, 5-2-25.0; D. Morrison, 4-3-24.4; R. Ronnlund 3-4-21.4; F. Conrod, 3-4- 18.2; K. O'Connor, 1-6-11.1; G. Hilton (forfeit).

WETHERBEE REPEATS AT COWBOY OPEN IN WYOMING Dick Wetherbee of Colorado Springs, CO, lost one game to second place Ken Raymond, of

Rawlins, Wyo., to retain the Cowboy title won last year. Alice Stewart, a rookie pitcher of Rawlins, won the Ladies Class, however, she had a sizeable handicap in order to overcome State Champion, Evelyn Smith. Lenz, an upcoming pitcher in Wyoming, lost one to arch rival Schliske of Wyoming to take the B title. Archuletta of Colorado took Class C with 10-1 record. Hanks of Wyoming was able to capture Class D with a one game loss.

CLASS A — Wetherbee, CO, 13-1-58.8; Tulk, CO, 11-3-55.6; Raymond, WY, 9-5-53.2; Engel, CO, 8-6-53.4; Ray-mond, CO, 5-9-46.4; German, WY, 4-10-43.5; Stewart, CO, 3-11-43.8; Harrison, WY, 3-11-40.9.

CLASS B — Lenz, Wyoming, 1-1-150.3; Schliske, WY, 9-2-45.5; Wetherbee, CO, 7-4-45.7; Boss, CO, 6-5-41.1; Hig-gins, CO, 6-5-40.1; Stemple, WY, 5-6-41.0; Bale, NB, 5-6-40.5; Abrams, CO, 4-7-40.2; Sais, CO., 4-7-37.0; Bind-schadler, WY, 4-7-37.0; Tarket CO, 3-8-39.2; Gardner, UT, 3-8-35.1.

CLASS C — Archuleta, CO, 10-1-40.1; Campbell, CO, 9-2-36.5; Songer, CO., 7-4-33.4; Champion, CO, 7-4-32.4; Laurin WY, 7-4-32.0; G. Ventling, WY, 6-5-34.7; Martin WY, 6-5-28.4; O'Brian, CO, 5-6-27.5; Duel, Co., 4-7-26.8; Mat-son, WY, 3-8-27.5; Hytrek, WY, 2-9-28.3; R. Willoughby, WY, 0-11-23.4.

CLASS D - Hanks, WY, 8-1-24.3; Smith, WY, 7-2-27.9; F. Willoughby, Wy„ 7-2-26.3; B. Hytrek, WY, 6-3-27.2; Hunt-zinger, CO, 6-3-22.2; G. Ventling, WY, 4-5-22.1; Vigil WY, 4-5-22.1; Weith, CO, 2-7-15.5; Steele, WY, 1-8-9.1; Stewart, WY, 0-9-7.8.

LADIES — A. Stewart, WY, 5-1-21.3; Smith, WY, 4-2-41.3; G. Willoughby, WY, 4-2-30.0; V. Stewart, CO, 3-3-26.7; Abrans, CO, 3-3-25.0; Wilson, WY, 1-5-17.3; Weith, CO.

INDIANA VERMILLION COUNTY FAIR OPEN WON BY C. FIX CLASS A — Charlie Fix, In., 5-2-64.6; Will McNeese, IN, 5-2-63.6; Don Peters, IL, 4-3-58.4; Cliff Baker, IL, 4-3-56.3;

Jim Wilson, IL 4-3-57.1; Burl Taylor, IN, 3-4-57.2; Don Claypool, IN, 2-5-56.3; Will Bruens, IL, 1-6-52.6.

CLASS B - Hallie Taylor, IN, 4-1-61.3; Bill Ungetheim, IN, 4-1-58.8; H.B. Livengood, IL 4-1-53.2; Granny Palmer, IN, 1-4-49.7; Richard Neville, IL, 1-4-50.0; Lori Pearman, IN, 1-4-46.8.

CLASS C — Don Natschke, IL, 5-0-45.8; Glenn O'Neal, IL, 4-1-40.2; Tom Norman, IN, 3-2-39.1; Schenck Brooks, IL, 2-3-35.9; Terry Conrad, IN, 1-4-28.0; Dewey Riddle, IL, 0-5-24.0.

CLASS D — Don Natschke, IL, 5-1-46.; Doyle Maikranz, IN, 5-1-47.0; Byran Cline, IL, 1-5-37.2; Gene Coffelt, IN, 1-5-32.1.

CLASS E — Gene Poyner, IL, 4-2-24.7; Steve Bruens, IL 3-3-43.6; Paul Gibson, IL, 3-3-24.7; John Baker, IL, 2-4-25.5.

CLASS F — Leslie Dowers, IN, 6-0-28.1; Randy McKinniss, IN, 3-3-15.6; Mick Conger, IN, 3-3-12.6; Butch Dixon, IN, 0-6-5.0.

JUNIORS — Steve Ungetheim, IN, 5-0; Charles Ungetheim, IN, 4-1; Todd Crabtree, IN, 3-2; Mark Taylor, IN, 2-3; Tony Dixon, IN, 1-4.

30 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 LA CROSSE CAPTURES CHEYENNE OPEN

Regular play in the Cheyenne Open, held at Holiday Park on June 21-22, 1980, ended with a four-way tie in Men's Class A. By mass action Colorado pitchers dominated the class and LaCrosse emerged winner in the playoff contest. Evelyn Smith, Wyoming State Champ and Fran Roth expert tosser from Colorado engaged in a playoff for the ladies title. Smith a fierce competitor won the playoff but was defeated once by Roth in regular play. Kashner Company want undefeated in Class B and teammate Higgins, Co. lost only one to take Class C. Calve, Co. was able to emerge from the Class D contest with two losses and win that title. Rupp of Colorado went undefeated in Class E and R. Willoughby, Wyoming lost one to take first in Class F. Darnell, NB, subdued all opponents in Class G and won the first place trophy by the victory. Velma Stewart went undefeated in Ladies Class B and Richard Pintor, Co. easily defeated all youngsters in the Junior Class.

CLASS A — LaCrosse, CO, 6-2-62.8; Engel, CO, 6-2-59.3; TUlk, CO, 6-2-57.9; Ault, CO, 6-2-56.8; Schneck, CO, 4-4-53.9; Grosenbach, CO, 3-5-51.6; Campbell CO, 3-5-50.8; Wetherbee, CO, 2-6-51.0; Roberts, WY, 0-8-36.0.

CLASS B — Kashner, CO, 8-0-52.2; Pintor, CO, 6-2-46.6; Stemple, WY, 5-3-43.8; Wetherbee, CO, 4-4-46.5; Han-shew, NB, 4-4-38.6; Bindschadler, WY, 3-5-41.9; Schliske, WY, 3-5-41.5; Tarket, CO, 2-6-38.4; Bale, NB, 1-7-40.5.

CLASS C - Higgins, CO, 7-1-43.3; Harrison, WY, 6-2-46.3; Stewart, CO, 5-3-47.2; Sais, CO, 5-3-39.6; Eickbush, WY, 5-3-32.7; Boss, CO, 4-4-40.4; Brauer, CO, 2-6-27.1; Jensen, CO, 1-7-34.3; Fraass, NB, 1-7-33.5.

CLASS C — Higgins, CO, 7-1-43.3; Harrison, WY, 6-2-46.3; Stewart, CO, 5-3-47.2; Sais, CO, 5-3-39.6; Eickbush, WY, 5-3-32.7; Boss, CO, 4-4-40.4; Brauer, CO, 2-6-27.1; Jensen, CO, 1-7-34.3; Fraass, NB, 1-7-33.5.

CLASS D - Calve, CO, 6-2-33.9; Pintor, CO, 5-3-34.4; Bakken NB, 5-3-34.3; Darner, CO, 5-3-33.9; Hilbert CO, 4-4-33.6; Laurin WY, 4-4-32.7; Boss CO, 4-4-30.9; Guettler, NB, 4-4-29.8.

CLASS E — Rupp, CO, 8-0-36.6; Wild CO, 7-1-37.2; Hogsett, CO, 5-3-31.9; Wellborn, CO, 4-4-31.8; Huntzinger, CO, 4-4-28.0; Olson, CO, 4-4-26.9; Rickard, WY, 3-5-25.2; R. Pintor, CO, 2-6-24.3.

CLASS F — Willougby, WY, 6-1-31.1; Bauer, Co., 5-2-26.4; Thompson, Co., 5-2-26.4; Dobberstein, NB, 5-2-25.9; Smith, WY, 3-4-24.0; Schroyer, WY, 3-4-24.0; Steege Wy., 1-6-17.4; Hodge, CO, 0-7-15.4.

CLASS G — Darnell, NB, 7-0-24.6; Swanson, CO, 5-2-23.7; Knight, CO, 5-2-18.1; Willoughby, WY, 4-3-22.3; Medina, CO, 3-4-19.7; Harris, CO, 2-5-18.3; Bossen, CO, 2-5-16.5; Asay, CO, 0-7-2.8.

CLASS A WOMEN — Smith, WY, 5-1-40.6; Roth, Co., 5-2-40.0; Willoughby, Wy., 1-5-29.5; Hodge, Co., 1-5-27.2.

CLASS B WOMEN — Stewart, CO, 6-2-22.2; Steege, WY, 4-2-16.1; M. Cassinat, WY, 2-4-4.03; R. Cassinat, Wy., 0-6-2.44.

JUNIORS — Pintor, CO, 6-0-39.3; Pexton, CO., 4-2-15.; Romero, CO, 2-4-9.6; Darnell, NB, 0-6-3.0.

STAN SMITH WINS HIS FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP IN DEL RIO TEXAS OPEN — JERRY BABB, LADIES - M. GERDSEN BOYS The Del Rio, Texas Horseshoe Club "Rang" in their new courts by hosting the Del Rio

Open tournament on May 17-18. The weather was made to order with little or no kind of wind. Thanks to Stan Smith, tournament director, and the rest of the Del Rio club for hosting a fine tournament.

"Smilin" Stan Smith won his first Class championship trophy by winning 4 games and los-ing 1. Rod Hatton was runner-up with a 3-2 record. Charlie Posey had the high single game percentage of 58%. This 58 percent game resulted in Stan Smith's only loss.

CLASS A - Stan Smith, 4-1-45.6; Rod Hatton, 3-2-48.8; Charlie Posey, 2-3-52.4; Lloyd Viles 2-3-50.0; Jeff Gaston 2-3-42.8; Jesse Brown, 2-3-39.6.

CLASS B — Jim Swinney, 5-1-41.6; Terrell Wilkinson, 4-2-37.3; Chet Bingham, 3-2-37.6; Cliff Jenschke, 3-2-32.4; Dean Campbell, 1-4-31.2; Bill Babb, 0-5-22.4.

CLASS C — Eddie Posey, 9-3-30.7; Clyde Gerdsen, 8-4-23.5; Jack Henson, 7-5-27.0; C.A. McBrearty, 6-6-20.7; Jim Jack, 5-4-22.8; Bob Binge, 5-4-20.0; Bob Emerson, 4-5-24.8; Mark Gerdsen, 4-5-23.5; Joey Bolner, 2-7-16.8; Jack Babb, 1-8-15.5.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 DEL RIO TEXAS OPEN - (Continued)

CLASS D — Clyde Gerdsen, 4-0-23.5 Rick Cone, 3-1-23.0; Charles Rodgers, 2-2-13.0; Pat Emerson, 1-3-13.5; Bill Love, 0-4-11.0.

CLASS E — Clyde Gerdsen, 4-0-23.5; Rick Cone, 3-1-23.0; Charles Rodgers, 2-2-13.0; Pat Emerson, 1-3-13.5; Bill Love, 0-4-11.0.

CLASS F — Allan Foster, 4-1-10.4; Wes Shaw, 3-2-6.4; Eddie Andrews, 2-3-9.2; Gordon Clark, 2-3-9.2; Richard Hungerford, 2-3-7.6; Gred Nebel, 2-3-6.4.

WOMEN — Jerry Babb, 5-2-36.0; Katie Clark, 4-3-25.0; Margie Viles, 3-3-21.6; Leah Posey, 1-5-9.5.

JUNIORS - Mike Gerdsen, 2-0-22.0; Ricky Cone, 0-2-3.0.

BOWKER SWEEPS ARLINGTON, TEXAS OPEN —MARGIE VILES EASILY WINS LADIES—GARY ANDERLE SWAPS JUNIORS

Coke Bowker beat all challengers in Class A to take home the top money. Coke had a perfect » 7-0 record. Second was Bob Graham witha 5-2 record and Archie Roach 3rd with a 4-3 slate.

Coke pitched the high game of 66%. Coke has a perfect 15 win, 0 loss record in A Class com-petition thus far in 1980.

Thanks to Vernon Crane and and all the Arlington Ironbenders for hosting a fine tourna-ment. The temperature was 90° and wind came from the South at 20 mph. Prize money was awarded for the top 2 spots in each class, $50 and $25 respectively, except for the Women and Juniors. Beautiful hand-crafted plaques, produced by Jeff Gaston, were awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the tournament.

CLASS A — Coke Bowker, 7-0-58.9; Bob Graham, 5-2-51.4; Archie Roach, 4-3-50.0; Lloyd Viles, 4-3-46.0; Charlie Posey, 3-4-52.2; Rod Hatton, 2-5-48.0; Carrol Ray, 2-5-46.0; Stan Smith, 1-6-42.0.

CLASS B — Jim Burrow, 7-1-41.8; Bob McCharen, 6-2-39.8; Carrol Ray, 5-2-40.0; Jeff Gaston, 4-3-42.2; Jesse Brown, 2-5-37.4; Hal Mineer, 2-5-36.8; Glenn Morris, 2-5-35.7; Dale Henry, 1-6-34.2.

CLASS C — Nolan Morris, 6-1-41.4; Bobby Williams, 4-3-36.0; Charles Tomerlin, 4-3-35.1; Chet Bingham, 4-3-33.7 Perry Craigmyle, 4-3-32.6; Dean Campbell, 3-4-31.7; Lee Gerdner, 3-4-30.3; Ken Rice, 0-7-22.9.

CLASS D — Dave Penwell, 6-2-26.8; Ron Howard, 5-3-32.5; George Meyer, 4-3-30.0; Ronnie Jones, 4-3-28.0; O. Henson, 4-3-24.0; Charles Anderle, 3-4-26.6; Jack Brefczynski, 2-5-18.9; Don Lloyd, 1-6-24.3.

CLASS E — Vernon Crane, 5-0-24.8; Bill Joseph, 4-1-17.6; Joe Bordinaro, 2-3-20.0; Jim Atherton, 2-3-16.8; Joe Garrison, 2-3-14.8; Joe Arnwine, 0-5-17.6.

CLASS F — K. Himmelsback, 7-0-23.4; Jim Jack, 6-1-28.1; Tommy Howard, 4-3-19.7; Randy Jones, 3-4-24.8; Ron Thomas, 3-4-23.4; Chuck Neville, 3-4-22.3; Charley Moore, 2-5-15.1; J. Tittor, 0-7-1.1.

WOMEN — Margie Viles, 6-0-28.8; Sharon Crane, 4-2-16.1; Leah Posey, 2-4-6.1; J. Joseph, 0-6-2.2.

JUNIORS — Gary Anderle, 3-0-28.3; Benjie Gaston, 0-3-2.5.

BOWKER'S WINNING WAYS GAIN HIM GRAPELAND, TEXAS OPEN CROWN —MARIGE VILES TOPS LADIES-BRIAN SMITH, JR

Coke Bowker again had it all together by winning Class A with a perfect 7-0 record. Charlie Posey and Jim Woodson ended play tied at 5 wins and 2 losses each. Jim took the 2nd place spot over Charlie on ringer percentage. Coke pitched the high game of 74%. Coke has kept his record perfect with 22 wins and 0 losses in Class A competition thus far in 1980. The "GRAPELAND OPEN" was held on June 21 in Grapeland Texas.

CLASS A — Coke Bowker, 7-0-65.7; Jim Woodson, 5-2-56.0; Charlie Posey, 5-2-55.9; Lloyd Viles, 4-3-59.0; Jeff Gaston, 3-4-49.4; Nolan Morris, 2-5-42.7; Dean Campbell, 1-6-42.6; Hal Mineer, 1-6-38.5.

CLASS B — George Meyer, 6-2-36.5; Ron Howard, 5-3-33.9; Bobby Williams, 4-3-39.2; Perry Craigmyle, 4-3-36.8; Lee Gardner, 3-4-35.2; Dave Penwell, 3-4-34.5; Don Lloyd, 3-4-32.9; Al Ward, 1-6-27.4.

32 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 GRAPELAND OPEN - (Continued)

CLASS C — Jim Jack, 8-0-33.1; Vernon Crane, 6-2-28.3; Bill Joseph, 5-3-29.5; Tommy Howard, 5-3-24.2; Mason Watkins, 4-4-32.7; Robert Smith, 3-5-23.9; Ross Richardson, 3-5-23.1; David Head, 1-7-24.4; Lee Brown, 1-7-13.1.

CLASS D — Jim Watson, 6-2-16.3; Charley Moore, 5-3-17.9; Allen Bond, 5-3-12.7; Mike Skidmore, 5-3-12.0; T. Duhon, 4-4-16.1; Bill Bomar, 4-4-13.2; Morgan Bomar, 4-4-11.9; Mack Goble, 3-5-14.5; Lance David, 0-8-1.5.

WOMEN — Margie Viles, 6-0-36.9; Sharon Crane, 4-2-23.7; Fran Duhon, 4-20.2; J. Watson, 3-3-20.5; Leah Posey, 2-4-13.0; Bonnie Blount, 2-4-12.9; Jackie Joseph, 0-6-12.1.

JUNIORS — Brian Smith, 6-0-18.8; Joe Watson, 3-3-14.3; Ross Richardson, 3-3-13.5; Joey Joseph, 0-6-8.8.

11th ANNUAL NEOS-CO TOURNAMENT WON BY FENICCHIA The NE-OS-CO Horseshoe Club in Pulaski, New York, held it's 11th Annual tournament at

Dunbar Field on July 12th and 13. The tournament was dedicated to the memory of Bill Fuller, Lacona, who passed away on July 11. Bill was well-known in horseshoe circles. He was one of the founders of the NE-OS-CO Club, was it's first member to hit a yearly league average of 60%, was a past President of the New York Horseshoe Association, and has been inducted in the New York Hall of Fame.

We had 100 players in the men's classes, A through L. They were all 8 man classes with the exception of A and D which were low man classes. The Ladies had 22 players, 8 in A, 6 in B and 6 in C. Juniors had 6 in Class A and 8 in Class B. The biggest problem of pitching 136 com-petitors was space. Our twelve lighted clay courts were in action from 9 a.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday, and again 9 a.m. Sunday to the end at about 8 p.m. Sunday. Saturday night Class E had a three-way tie for first. The players decided that the fastest and most equitable way to break the tie was for the two lower ringer percentage players have a playoff and the win-ner of that match play the one with the highest percentage in regular play. This was the game at ended at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. The play was 35 point cancellation. Most of the games were over at under 50 shoes but a few went as high as 74 shoes. All ties for first were played off. Ties for other positions were determined by ringer percentage.

CLASS A — Steve Fenicchie, 9-0-67.0; Anthony Natale, 7-2-64.0; Gus Krause, 7-2-62.2; Ron Larkin, 5-4-59.9; Jim Lewis, 4-5-59.8; Dick Carnahan, 4-5-55.6; Bob Sutton, 4-5-55.6; Dick Martino, 3-6-58.1; Tony Sauro, 2-7-51.6; Dick Pike, 0-9-51.0.

CLASS B — Ed Risley, 6-1-58.5; Brian Lewis, 5-2-54.9; Walt Neiciecki, 4-3-47.8; Gerald Patchen, 4-3-47.2; Frank Carparulo, 4-3-41.7; Ernie Hilpertshauser, 2-5-38.2; Tom Dawson, 2-5-37.9; Willis Reich, 1-6-37.1.

CLASS C — Lance Hinman, 7-0-51.5; Pete Pawlus, 5-2-38.2; Dick Ellis, 5-2-38.0; Cas Osinski, 3-4-35.4; Bob Taylor, 3-4-34.8; Keith Perry, 3-4-33.7; Dave Kopp, 2-5-24.1; A. Clallenburg, 0-7-25.0.

CLASS D — John Merrill, 8-1-48.0; Earl Brooks, 7-2-46.2; Orlando Misner, 5-3-37.9; Lloyd Seymoure, Sr., 4-5-47.8; Jim Sutton, 4-5-40.0; Beryle Greenfield, 4-5-39.4; Chet Wilk, 3-6-46.7; George Hyder, 3-6-36.9; I. Tweedie, 3-6-36.4; Roger Straight, 3-6-22.7.

CLASS E — Bob Sequin, 5-2-59.7; Dick Ellis, 5-2-43.1; Duane Blodgett, 5-2-40.6; D. Davidson, 3-4-42.3; Hank Jor-dan, 3-4-41.2; Fred Brightman, 3-4-31.6; Bill Johnson, 2-5-35.6; Paul Wilson, JR., 2-5-35.4.

CLASS F — Paul Ducato, 6-1-44.6; Ed Williams, 6-1-41.5; Ed Zwadzki, 4-3-33.6; Rick O'Connell, 4-3-32.0; Chet Osinski, 4-3-28.3; Sonny Gordon, 2-5-33.0; John Meehan, 2-5-25.2; Ernie Graham, 0-7-17.6.

CLASS G — Gary Mason, 6-1-39.0; Pete Dahlberg, 5-2-37.7; Noel Whitman, 5-2-36.6; Carl Tillock, 5-2-32.2; Joe Mondo, 4-3-30.9; John Luebert, 2-5-26.3; Jim Murphy, 1-6-23.7; Bob Carter, 0-7-15.5.

CLASS H — Pete Newey, 6-1-36.0; Bill Tassone, 5-2-33.3; Nick Lajoie, 3-4-30.4; Gerry Graham, 3-4-26.4; Robin Seymoure, 3-4-26.2; Lyman Merrill, 3-4-25.9; Elmer Pitcher, 3-4-25.0; Ev Warters, 2-5-25.3.

CLASS I — John Hladun, 7-0-34.8; Harry Bogardus, 6-1-24.6; Richard Robbins, 5-2-26.6; Lee Coon, 3-4-24.4; Gerald Marsh, 3-4-24.2; Dave Scott, 3-4-24.1; Dan O'Connell, 1-6-16.8; George Bice, 0-7-22.1.

CLASS J — Ollie Brown, 6-1-23.7; Garner Bryant, 5-2-25.2; Jake Rocker, 4-3-23.7; Dick Shampine, 4-3-21.3; Bill Hoag, 3-4-17.4; Harold Bolick, 3-4-16.9; Lawrence Lacell, 3-4-14.9; Alan Robbins, 0-7-15.9.

CLASS K — Robin Mowers, 6-1-19.1; Jim Sullivan, 6-1-20.6; Gary Jones, 4-3-21.0; Bill Merrill, 4-3-20.4; Brian Jones, 3-4-20.6; John Alquire, 3-4-17.6; Ed Snow, 2-5-15.2; Ed Kuryla, 0-7-10.4.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 NE-OS-CO TOURNEY — (Continued)

CLASS L — Rick O'Connell, 6-1-30.5; James Fisher, 6-1-21.1; Stan Lawrence, 5-2-18.6; Lloyd Seymoure, Jr., Hoyt Guppy, 3-4-15.0; Fred Schweitzer, 2-5-14.7; Bill Doyna, 1-6-10.1; Frank Clark, 0-7-7.3.

LADIES CLASS A — Fran Carnahan, 7-0-63.2; Carolyn Graham, 5-2-45.0; Wilda Shackelton, 5-2-42.1; Cherie Gup-py, 5-2-41.8; Mary Jane Young, 2-5-32.8; Maxine Shackelton, 2-5-32.0; Carol Streit, 2-5-27.9; Dawn Warters, 0-7-14.2.

LADIES CLASS B - Janet Scott, 4-1-35.0; Bonnie Kellog, 4-1-37.1; Paula Zubal, 3-2-29.9; H. Meehan, 2-3-21.3; Janet Dahlberg, 2-3-20.3; Dawn Graham, 0-6-3.9.

LADIES CLASS C — Margie Brooks, 4-1-23.0; Marlene Ray, 3-2-18.6; Faye Dawson, 3-2-17.5; Dawn Warters, 2-3-14.1; Carol Pitcher, 2-3-13.0; Kathleen Furneau, 1-4-9.7.

JUNIOR CLASS A — Robert Scott, 5-0-50.0; Traci Warters, 4-1-41.1; Robert Pike, 2-3-37.4; Kelly Megarell, 2-3-30.9; Frank Caparulo, 2-3-29.7; Mark Snow, 0-5-18.5.

JUNIOR CLASS B — Paula Scott, 6-1-9.0; Billy Jo Megarell, 5-2-13.3; Tammi Warters, 5-2-4.3; Steve Graham, 4-3-5.2; Skipper Graham, 4-3-7.1; Sandy Graham, 3-4-8.1; Rodney Scott, 1-6-4.3; Messila Scott, 0-7-1.0.

AL LORD COMES ON STRONG TO WIN KEENE, N.H. OPEN LIZ DOWNER NEW LADIES CHAMP-STEEVES WINS BOYS

Al Lord of Mechanicsburg, Maine, veteran ringer man, pitched steady shoes to win the an-nual Keene Open tournament held July 12-13 at the Wheelock park courts in Keene, New Hampshire. Weather conditions were ideal as the 141 pitchers took to the courts. It will be noted that 8 of the low Class A pitchers, averaged 70 percent or over. In the Ladies Class A, Liz Downer of Bristol, Vermont, went undefeated with 5 straight victories to win the Ladies' championship. Sheldon Steeves was also undefeated in winning the Junior Boys title.

CLASS A - Al Lord, Mechanic Falls, ME, 8-1-357-462; Mike Pateneaude, Oxford, ME, 6-3-358-500; Kevin Hollister, Bennington, VT, 5-4-377-502; Joe Schultz, Sr., Brentwood, NY, 5-4-311-428; Ed Domey, Sutton, MA, 5-2-366-512; Bob Domey, N. Smithfield, 3-6-334-468; Art Tyson, Mt. Vernon, NY, 3-6-366-516; Doug Kienia, Berwick, ME, 3-6-385-548; Bernard Herfurth, Northampton, MA, 2-7-345-510.

CLASS B — Mike Donovan, Bedford, NH, 6-1-61.2; Charles Bonani, Braintree, MA, 6-1-62.2; Ron Ahlstrom, Peter-sham, MA, 5-2-61.4; Robert Traquair, Keene, NH, 4-3-57.5; Russ Gadoury, Watertown, MA, 3-4-55.5; Pete Prouty, Battleboro, VT, 2-5-53.4; Richard Howe, Orange, MA, 1-6-49.6; Ed Courville, Ware, MA, 1-6-55.5.

CLASS BB — Paul Cormier, Marlboro, MA, 5-2-56.7; Paul Sylvia, Perkinsville, VT, 5-2-55.7; Amos Whitaker, Orange, MA, 4-3-56.4; Willie Paradis, Briston, CT, 3-4-53.8; Skip Traquair, Keene, NH, 3-4-50.6; Dom Majewski, E. Hartford, CT, 3-4-50.3; Brian Smith, Keene, NH, 3-4-46.9; Ray Peloquin, Worcester, MA, 2-5-51.0.

CLASS C — A.J. Cieslak, Gardner, MA, 5-2-58.1; Art Wayne, Manchester, NH, 5-2-55.2; Orton Cushman, W. Long Meadow, MA, 5-2-50.0; Paul Dumont, Dracut, MA, 4-3-46.3; Carl York, N. Sharon, ME, 3-4-50.0; Roger Henson, N. Haven, Ct., 3-4-50.0; Joe Siwek, Hamden, CT, 2-5-44.0; Gerald Moore, Hamden, CT, 1-6-43.8.

CLASS CC — Pete Bochese, Norwich, CT, 6-1-53.7; Frank Lengyel, Springfield, VT, 6-1-47.3; Kenneth Downer, Bristol, VT, 5-2-43.2; William Davis, S. Boston, MA, 3-4-38.6; Sam Raymond, Pelham, NH, 3-4-37.0; Gerald Smith, Derby, ME, 3-4-36.7; Ron Desrosiers, N. Ipswich, NH, 1-6-36.4; Bill Dickinson, Longmeadow, MA, 1-6-34.1.

CLASS DD — Tom Cook, Whitman, MA, 5-2-40.4; Robert Harriman, Portland, ME, 5-2-35.7; Richard Doble, Keene, NH, 4-3-41.2; Joe Guy, Agawam, MA, 4-3-40.8; Ray Benson, Springfield, VT, 4-3-36.7; William Krawczyk, Bennington, VT, 3-4-42.9; Andy Anderson, St. Cloud, FL., 3-4-38.3.

CLASS E — Robert Gokey, Bridewater Corner, 5-2-38.9; Vic Pecaitis, Oldsaybrook, CT, 5-2-41.0; Elmer Moore, S. Royalston, VT, 5-2-38.9; Dave Munroe, Merrimark, NH, 4-3-38.8; Ray Fife, Sr., Penacook, NH, 4-3-36.9; Dick Belanger, Bedford, NH, 3-4-37.5; Don Harrison, Westboro, MA, 2-5-34.2; Bryce York, N. Sharon, ME, 0-7-23.3.

CLASS EE — Bill McMahon, Melrose, MA, 6-1-32.8; Ernest Levangie, Plymouth, MA, 6-1-33.8; Rene Berube, Groveton, NH, 4-3-35.8; Don Thackeray, Goshen, MA, 4-3-32.7; Cleo Breton, East Templeton, MA, 3-4-33.3; Mike Kibbee, Penacook, NH, 3-4-30.0; Ricky Fife, Penacook, NH, 2-5-24.8; Don Macillvene, Keene, NH, 0-7-16.3.

CLASS F — Bobby Dom, Springfield, MA, 7-0-39.6; Wendall Burnham, White River, VT, 5-2-38.3; Robert W. Ladd, Sr., Concord, NH, 4-3-39.5; Francis McMahon, Millinocket, ME, 4-3-37.4; Thomas Henley, S. Hamilton, MA, 4-3-30.3; Frank Wagner, Darien, CT, 3-4-33.6; William Progen, Acton, MA, 1-6-28.2; Pete Sevigny, Laconia, NH, 0-7-24.7.

34 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 KEENE OPEN — (Continued)

CLASS FF — Howard Murphy, Campton, NH, 7-0-28.9; Ralph Forsstrom, Hampden, MA, 6-1-29.0; Dennis Leben-dick, Nashua, NH, 5-2-28.9; Don Lachance, Manchester, NH, 4-3-28.1; Allan Parker, MA, 2-5-26.8; Lynn Fullam, Charleston, NH, 2-5-23.3; Al Doucette, Gardner, MA, 2-5-20.7; Don Moreau, Nashua, NH, 0-7-14.5.

CLASS G — Wes Pateneadue, S. Paris, ME, 6-1-36.5; Ralph Rollins, ME, 5-2-31.2; Robert Brouillard, Nashua, NH, 5-2-30.2; Norman Ricard, Hudson, NH, 4-3-30.6; Anthony Nacewicz, Agawam, MA, 3-4-26.0; Robert Butler, Maynard, MA, 2-5-28.0; John Brown, Concord, NH, 2-5-28.9; Charles Tracchia, Beverly, MA, 1-6-32.0.

CLASS GG — Bill English, Charlestown, MA, 5-2-32.8; Frank Washer, Keene, NH, 5-2-30.0; Warren Hall, Nashua, NH, 5-2-30.1; David Ladd, Weare, NH, 3-4-25.0; Dique Jardner, Andover, NH, 3-4-25.1; John Miner, Nashua, NH, 3-4-21.1; Cliff Whippie, Keene, 2-5-19.7; Ed Harrington, Quincy, MA, 2-5-16.2.

CLASS H — Walter Hoxie, Brownville, ME, 6-1-22.0; Floyd Smith, Keene, NH, 5-2-28.7; Roger Bolduc, Auburn, ME, 5-2-22.7; Jean Begin, Framingham, MA, 4-3-26.6; Bryce York, New Sharon, ME, 4-3-18.9; Alvin Raitto, Troy, NH, 3-4-23.1; Malcolm Georgina, Keene, NH, 1-6-19.9; Harry Griffin, Keene, NH, 0-7-14.1.

CLASS HH — Lawrence Bernard, Auburn, ME, 7-0-25.0; Donald Standley, S. Hamilton, MA, 6-1-16.5; Stanley Prior, Bridgewater Corners, VT, 5-2-25.8; Charles McNeill, Upton, MA, 3-4-16.8; Buster Johnson, S. Hamilton, MA, 3-4-15.5; Robert Steeves, Marlboro, MA, 2-5-12.4; Thomas Lear, Beverly, MA, 2-5-10.8; Roger Towle, Manchester, NH, 0-7-6.1.

CLASS A WOMEN — Liz Downer, Bristol, VT, 5-0-67.0; Linda Pateneaude, S. Paris, ME, 4-1-67.3; Janice Domey, Sutton, MA, 3-2-64.8; Debbie Fulford, Keene, NH, 2-3-60.5; Althea Seurgny, Laconia, NH, 1-4-52.5; Edith Gadoury, Watertown, MA, 0-5-35.5.

CLASS B WOMEN — Lucille Des Rosiers, New Fpswich, NH, 9-0-42.0; Vickie Pateneaude, S. Paris, ME, 8-1-36.0; Brenda McNeil, Upton, MA, 6-3-36.3; Mary Steeves, Marlboro, MA, 5-4-26.0; Gerry Begin, Framingham, MA, 5-4-16.6; Anita Pateneaude, S. Paris, ME, 4-5-26.3; Barbara McNeill, Upton, MA, 4-5-36.3; Connie Millette, S. Paris, ME, 3-6-15.4.

JUNIOR BOYS HANDICAP — Sheldon Steeves, Marlboro, MA, 5-0-40.5; Mike Moore, N. Berwick, ME, 4-1-54.0; John Gokey, Bridgewater, VT, 2-3-22.0; Ray Gokey, Bridgewater, Corners, VT, 2-3-29.5; Chuck McNeill, Jr., Upton, MA, 2-3-20.0.

ED ECKART WINS MONROE COUNTY ILLINOIS FAIR OPEN

Edmund G. Eckart of Hecker, Illinois won the Mens Class A Singles Division of the Monroe County Fair Tournament held at Watrloo, Illinois with Jim Rehmer of Waterloo taking second and Hasting Moroney of Decatur finishing third. In Class B, Bob Smith of Cowden swept through with a 7-0 record, Charlie Kertz of Arnold, Mo. took second and Dennis Bacon of Smithton finished third. In Class C, Jerry Berry of Valmeyer took First after winning a playoff game from Hoe Lloyd of Waterloo finished second, John Evans of St. Louis took third. Larry Mueller of Valmeyer had a perfect record of 7-0 in capturing first in Class D followed by Elmer Meyer of Renault taking second and Charles Lloyd of Valmeyer finishing third. 98 men and women participated in this two day event. In the Womens Division, Mary Ann McGuire of Millstadt retained her Class A Singles Title for the third straight year. Joann Smith of Cowden took second and Emerald Moroney of Decatur finished third. In Class B, Connie Evans of St. Louis took First, Stephanie Novak of Waterloo captured second and Patty Champ of Hecker finished third. In the Doubles held on August 3rd, the team of Edmund G. Eckart and Tony Jarvis swept through the Mens Class A Division with a perfect 5-0 record. Rich Hitzemann and Vernon Muench, last years winning team took second and Glen Meyer and Jim Rehmer finished third. In class B, Russell Mueller and Bob Rehmer took first for the seond year in a row with Jeff Mudd and Charlie taking second and Edmund H. Edkart and Ralph Eckart taking third. In Class C, Mike Mcguire and Fred Sauer finished first after a playoff game with Elmer Meyer and Ken Rahn who finished second, Larry Freeland and Bill Rahn took third. In Class D, Jim Toenjes and Carl Landgraf took first, Ervin Eckart and Ray Vogt followed in second and Bob Roessler and Larry Sifford took third. In the Womens Doubles, Class A Mary Ann McGuire and Lois Sauer took First Place for the second straight year followed by Joyce Smith and Emerald Moroney in second and Sandy Roessler and Carol Toenjes in Third.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 YVONNE MAUZEY WINS WESTERN STATES WOMEN'S OPEN:

MEL LONG, JR., STRINGS FIVE, WINS JUNIOR CROWN Easily overpowering seven opponents, Sonoma County's Yvonne Mauzey registered her best

showing of the 1980 season on the Tahoe Park Courts in Sacramento on April 26th. Yvonne was unstoppable as she moved through the field never allowing more than 21 points in any con-test, pitching games of 60, 62, 64 and 70%. Meanwhile in the Jr. Division, Mel Long, Jr. even-ed the season's Junior tournament ledger, winning 5 straight, averaging 50% to tie Jim Keyes III and Bob Bendorf III in the 1980 tournament wins.

WOMEN GROUP 1 — Yvonne Mauzey, 7-0-57.4; Vera Floyd, 5-2-48.3; Flora Jones, 5-2-41.7; Sharon Paddock, 4-3-52.3; Carol Van DeVeere, 3-4-41.4; Leona Anderson, 3-4-37.7; Marilyn Webb, 1-6-24.6; Gwen Brightman, 0-7-14.6.

WOMEN GROUP II — Betty Forbes, 5-0-30.4; Edith Zoglman, 3-2-32.4; Annette Williams, 3-2-26.8; Marthe Dunn, 3-2-24.8; La Von Pawloski, 1-4-7.6.

JUNIORS GROUP I — Mel Long, Jr., 5-0-50.0; Jim Keyes, III 3-2-38.4; Bob Bendorf, III 3-2-25.2; Anthony Keyes, 2-3-29.6; Greg Pawloski, 2-3-18.8; Will Paddock, 0-5-20.8.

JUNIORS GROUP II — Mike DeSanto, 6-0-13.0; Nick Pawloski, 4-2-12.6; John Ruzsicska, 1-5-6.0; James Ruzsic-ska, 1-5-4.7.

JOE KRUG WINNER OF HERMISTON, OREGON MONEY TOURNEY Many thanks go to Rick and Pat Rebman and their helpers for another good Oregon Open

money tournament. $3785 was handed out in prize money with Joe Krug the recipient of $400 for the championship title. Sandy Bartel was the winner in the women's competition. Con-gratulations Joe and Sandy and all the rest of the money winners. Registration was the most ever with 76 entries. Even the weather cooperated beautifully this year and some of us went home with sunburns. Many prizes were donated by local merchants and drawings were held both days for scorekeepers, with prizes going to the lucky winners. The Hermiston Herald newspaper and radio station KOHU are to be commended for their excellent coverage of the tournament. Good publicity is always welcome.

Some tournament highlights: Henry Knauft started with 35 ringers in a row against Barry Chapelle. They had 7 consecutive 4 deads — Joe Krug started with 31 out of 32 ringers against Lowell Davis — Bernard Martell won only one game, the best of his career at 76.9, against B. Chapelle, — on the first day of play, Davis and Monasmith both lost their best game and won the other 4 games — Knauft had consectuvie games of 84.9 and 85.2. B. Chapelle had 3 con-secutive games over 100 shoes — Davis, Monasmith and Krug ended round robin play in Class A with 2 losses each. Monasmith defeated Davis in 1st playoff game but lost to Krug in 2nd playoff game — Knauft and B. Chapelle had best ringer percentages for the tournament but finished 4th and 5th. Pete Zumaran lost first game and won the rest of his game to win Class B. Gene Mitchell did the same thing in Class E — Hugo Lenz rode his motorcycle 1100 miles from Wyoming to compete — Les Andrews pitched 3 games at 50% or better in Class C and lost all 3 games — Jack Salter pitched his high game of 64.7% in Class D against the tourney host Rick Rebman — Kelly O'Brien pitched 2 games of 100 shoes — Sandy Bartel won 2 out of 3 playoff games with Kelly for the Women's Title. Some interesting comeback games were: B. Chapelle behind Rehard 15-34, won 51-39; Monasmith behind Davis 13-34 in playoff game, won 50-40 — Leggett behind Monasmith 9-37; lost 43-55 — Monasmith behind B. Chapelle 8-36, lost 38-54 — Chuck Ball behind John Cothern 30-49, lost 47-52 — Esthel Benner behind Jim Kosterman 24-34, won 50-36. Benner behind Hugo Lenz in playoff game 23-34, won 52-38. Harley Vallier behind Ed Welsch 14-41, won 53-41. Ruth Welsch behind Sandy Bartel 24-42, lost 44-51. Complete results follow:

CLASS A — Joe Krug, Wn., 8-2-71.2; John Monasmith, Wn.,m 8-3-68.6; Lowell Davis, Cres., 7-3-65.0; Henry Knauft, Wn., 6-3-74.1; Barry Chapelle, Pt., 6-3-72.6; Ridge Leggett, Rose, 4-5-67.1; Cletus Chapelle, Pt., 3-6-60.4; Wallt Rehard, Wn., 3-6-56.5; Howard Peterson, Rid., 1-8-59.3; Bernard Martell, Pt., 1-8-58.5.

CLASS B — Pete Zumaran, Pt., 8-1-55.7; John Cotern, Idaho, 7-2-52.2; Jim Alexander, Wn., 6-3-54.7; Dayton Mar-tindale, Wn., 5-4-50.6; Chuck Ball, Rid., 5-4-49.8; Harry Lang, Spr., 5-4-47.0; Dean Curry, Idaho, 4-5-46.5; Vic Joyner, Phil., 2-7-44.6; Irv Farron, Rid., 2-7-40.5; Gerry Staley, Wn., 1-8-49.3.

36 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/October, 1980 OREGON OPEN — (Continued)

CLASS C — Esthel Benner, Salem, 7-1-46.8; Hugo Lenz, Wyo., 6-2-51.9; Howard Abbott, LaG., 4-3-49.3; Robert Sletten, Wn., 4-3-47.7; Jim Kosterman, Wn., 3-4-46.5; Ken Carvo, Wn., 3-4-43.9; Les Andrews, Wn., 2-5-46.2; Chuck O'Brien, Wn., 0-7-32.6.

CLASS D — Harley Vallier, Rose, 6-2-45.7; Rick Rebman, Herm., 5-3-41.0; Vern Wanless, McM., 4-3-41.5; Ed Prit-chard, Wn., 4-3-40.9; Ed Welsch, Wn., 3-4-38.5; Bob Beesley, Culver, 3-4-37.1; Jack Salter, Wn., 2-5-41.3; Jerry Gor-ton, PI., Hill, 2-5-35.3.

CLASS E - Bill Hulshof, Rid., 7-0-46.5; Bill Schreiner, Sil., R.E. Click, Warr., 5-2-35.5; Tom Worthington, Jr., Wn., 3-4-34.5; Raleigh Smith, Wn., 3-4-32.6; Jim Jones, LaG., 2-5-36.1; Elmer Otnes, O.C. 1-6-32.7; Bill Dolan, O.C., 1-6-29.7.

CLASS F — Gene Mitchell, Herm., 6-1-36.6; Skip Schilperoort, Wn., 5-2-37.6; Cliff Parr, Rid., 4-3-43.5; Lewis Routh, Pend., 4-3-34.5; Jerry Geddes, Baker, 3-4-33.7; Tom Worthington, Sr., Wn., 3-4-26.3; Russ Ball, Rid., Tom Tyrell, Wn., 1-6-30.3.

CLASS G — Ron Ferguson, Wn., 5-1-40.5; Otis Wilcox, Herm., 4-2-36.7; Bob Rebman, Herm., 4-2-27.1; Jim Kirtland, Idaho, 3-3-33.4; Ken Lukens., Herm., 3-3-28.2; Herb McElvain, LaG., 1-5-25.6; George Schuster, Herm., 1-5-25.0.

CLASS H — Gene Buzzini, Wn., 6-1-24.1; Gary Nichols, Baker, 4-2-27.3; Clarence Wood, Seaside, 4-2-25.9; Lyle Andrews, Wn., 2-3-19.7; Ed DesJardens, Herm., 1-5-15.8; Keith Goin, Herm., 0-5-10.8.

WOMEN — Sandy Bartel, O.C., 10-2-65.5; Kelly O'Brien, Wn., 9-3-61.8; Shirley O'Brien, Wn., 6-3-55.5; Fran Cop-per, Herm., 5-4-51.6; Hannah Foley, Wn., 5-4-50.9; Ethel Davis, Cres., 5-4-43.3; Ruth Welsch, Cres., 4-5-47.3; alice Rehard, Wn., 2-7-39.0; Bonnie Schuster, Herm., 2-7-35.8; Phyllis Joyner, Phil., 0-9-46.3.

PREIMESBERGER 4TH OF JULY OPEN EASILY WON BY SIMON NEGAARD SWEEPS THRU LADIES—WHITE WINS BOYS TITLE CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS - Ralph Simon, Waterloo, IA, 11-0-82.1; Jack O'Connor, Brainerd, MN, 9-2-74.7; Dave

Hughes, Bloomington, 7-4-70.3; Fred Ash, Cross Lake, MN, 7-4-63.2; Larye Ambrose, Jackson, MN, 5-6-70.3; Frederick Krenz, Belle Prairie, 5-6-66.9; Jerry Black, Fargo, NC, 5-6-66.3; Marv Richmond, Pequot Lakes, MN, 5-6-64.9; Jim Aleckson, Princeton, 4-7-67.0; Lloyd Fredickson, Plymouth, 4-7-66.7; Elwood Johnson, Elmore, 2-9-59.6; Lee Sharff, Jamestown, ND, 2-9-60.0.

CLASS A — Jim Winthers, Rolfe, IA, 10-1-66.0; Wilbert Foelske, Denver, IA, 10-1-60.1; Art Moran, Webster, 9-2-59.2; Lloyd Henrikson, Coon Rapids, 6-5-56.0; Glenn Lehrke, Jackson, 6-5-46.5; Isaac Davis, St. James, 5-6-55.2; Ron Beem, Lishorn, ND, 5-6-46.0; Harry W. Benson, Hibbing, 4-7-50.5; Arnold Erickson, Mankato, 4-7-48.1; Donald Hastrup, Frederic, Wl, 4-7-47.0; Kent Anderson, Eau Claire, Wl, 2-9-37.6; Joe Helbling, Waukegan, IL 1-10-37.6.

CLASS B — Dave Evenson, Donnelly, 8-2-56.4; Marls Goodrich, Merrill, 6-4-55.8; Robert Bjorkgren, Cleghorn, IA, 6-4-55.0; Stan Ulku, Mpls., 5-5-54.4; Walter Busse, Appleton, 3-7-44.0; Wesley Williams, Emo, Ont., CA, 2-8-45.0.

CLASS C — Bni Sullivan, Mpls., 8-2-50.8; Waldo Tesch, Cokato, 8-2-50.0; Oscar Wilson, Marathon, IA, 6-4-49.6; Myron VanderWeyst, Rice, 6-4-48.8; Chet Brandt, Morris, 1-9-47.4; Owen Simmons, Nashua, IA, 1-9-40.6.

CLASS D — Roger Isenberg, Elmore, 8-2-52.2; Vern Gedatus, Stillwater, 7-3-50.8; Kenneth Lindberg, Roseau, 5-5-45.0; Ernest Baker, Alcester, SC, 4-6-44.2; Al Brouillette, Milwaukee, Wl, 4-6-40.8; Leo Marth, Charles City, IA, 2-8-40.4.

CLASS E — Terry Berg, North Redwood, 6-4-46.2; Don Slomkowski, St. Cloud, 6-4-43.2; Marvin Reheir, Witchita, KA, 6-4-43.0; Alan Berg, North Redwood, 6-4-40.2; Stan Eaton, Owatonna, 4-6-43.6; Don Spinier, Owatonna, 2-8-37.2.

CLASS F — Ted VanderWeyst, St. Cloud, 8-2-44.0; Alton Lonning, Eau Claire, Wl, 6-4-39.8; George Nick, Men-dota Heights, 5-5-37.8; Matt Morales, Mpls., 5-5-33.6; Jim Holland, Anoka, 4-6-43.2; Jerry Harwell, Fridley, 2-8-32.4.

CLASS G — Wilfred Blenkush, St. Joseph, 8-2-43.4; Gene Hughes, Bloomington, 8-2-43.0; Ray VenderWeyst, Foley, 5-5-37.0; Ken Greenlee, Fridley, 4-6-39.4; Carroll Johnson, Becker, 4-6-30.6; Bob Anderson, Eau Claire, Wl, 1-9-24.0.

CLASS H — Tim O'Connor, Brainerd, 8-2-42.8; Al Hiller, Maple Grove, 6-4-39.4; Bob Stewart, Cokato, 5-5-40.4; Clarence Ryba, Minot, ND, 5-5-37.2; Lloyd Peterson, Big Fork, 3-7-33.2; Glenn Greenzweig, Charles City, 3-7-32.2.

CLASS I — Tony Reuter, Bloomington, 9-1-45.4; Ray Puetz, Brainerd, 7-3-39.6; Henry Stromgren, Cedar, 5-5-30.0; bob Lindberg, Mpls., 4-6-30.0; Gene Anderson, St. Paul, 3-7-33.0; Ken Paulson, Pierz, 2-8-25.8.

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CLASS J — Joe Blutt, Ekalaka, MT, 9-1-36.6; Fred Larson, Lino Lakes, 7-3-35.8; David Schmidtbauer, Pierz, 6-4-34.6; Clarence Lundeen, Cokato, 3-7-30.0; David VanderWeyst, Foley, 3-7-26.0; Clarence Warner, Little Falls, 2-8-27.8.

CLASS K — Moose Slettenhaugh, Mpls., 7-3-34.4; Eino Nikula, Cokato, 7-3-29.4; Carl Lehrke, Little Falls, 6-4-37.6; Wally Shipley, Orange, CA, 6-4-28.0; Ben Middendorf, St. Cloud, 4-6-29.8; Byron Eckholm, Big Lake, 0-10-16.0.

CLASS L — Dick Lorentson, Lakeville, 8-2-28.4; LeRoy Diehl, Donnelly, 6-4-26.2; Adrian Johnson, Grygla, 5-5-28.8; Roger Haugland, Roseville, 5-5-28.2; Orville Young, Medford, 3-7-22.2; Tom Thomalla, Holdingford, 3-7-22.4.

CLASS M — Donald Kern, Rosemont, 9-1-27.0; Jerry Marshik, Pierz, 7-3-29.2; Gary Brandt, Elk Mound, 5-5-28.2; Rick O'Connor, Brainerd, 4-6-26.0; Virgil Hoel, Floyd, IA, 3-7-28.8; David Harwell, Fridley, 2-8-24.8.

CLASS N — Marvin Feller, Alexandria, 8-2-31.4; Dennis Carlson, St. Cloud, 7-3-26.8; Ken VanderWeyst, St. Cloud, 6-4-25.2; Rick Larson, Henning, 5-5-22.6; Rick Campion, Bloomington, 3-7-22.8; Clayton Herman, Cross Lake, 1-9-12.6.

CLASS O — Gilbert Anderson, Dassel, 9-1-27.2; Lester Holland, Dayton, 7-3-26.2; Jerry Hiscock, Rice, 7-3-23.4; Don Roggenkamp, Fergus Falls, 5-5-25.4; Gene Starke, Lester Prairie, 2-8-15.2; Mark Hellen, Alexandria, 0-10-11.8.

CLASS P — Jerry Czeck, Little Falls, 6-1-21.4; Vern Lorentson, Elgin, 5-2-24.0; Mike Steberg, Lakeville, 4-3-15.7; Mike Binczik, St. Cloud, 4-3-16.5; Alan Winscher, St. Cloud, 4-3-12.2; Bob Wright, Little Falls, 2-5-8.5; Rich Wisneski, Rice, 1-6-13.4; Tony Januszewski, Richmond, 1-6-10.0.

LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS — Phyllis Negaard, St. Joseph, 10-0-80.8; Sandy Karasch, St. Joseph, 7-3-66.2; Helen Blutt, Ekalaka, MT, 6-4-69.2; Lynne Hughes, Bloomington, 4-6-59.8; Rosie Leyk, Sauk Rapids, 3-7-56.6; Helen Erickson, Mankato, 0-10-34.2.

LADIES CLASS A — Boni Boser, Pierz, Debbie Gall, Pierz, 6-4-47.0; Babe Morales, Mpls., 6-4-44.8; Brooks Henrikson, Coon Rapids, 6-4-44.4; Evelyn Vober, Bloomington, 4-6-38.0; Jackie O'Connor, Brainerd, 1-9-31.4.

LADIES CLASS B — Marianne Colony, Asford, IA, 7-0-55.7; Mae Ambrose, Jackson, 6-1-40.8; Dorothy Kanduth, Dorothy Eaton, Owattonna, 4-3-34.8; Linda Kern, Rosemont, 3-4-35.4; Edi Holland, Dayton, 3-4-35.1; LaDonna Baker, St. Cloud, 1-6-26.2; Yvonne Evenson, Donnelly, 0-7-22.0.

LADIES CLASLS C — Marge Ouellette, NY, NY, 6-1-26.8; Lil Warner, Little Falls, 6-1-21.7; Helen Hoel, Floyd, IA, 5-2-22.0; Arlene Waldvogel, Little Falls, 5-2-20.0; Kim Hiscock, Rice, 3-4-17.1; Karen Campion, Bloomington, 2-5-6.8; Darlene Hiscock, Rice, 1-6-13.1; Carol Czech, Little Falls, 0-7-8.2.

BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS - Chris White, Maplewood, 10-0-83.0; Curt Boser, Pierz, 8-2-66.0; Pete O'Con-nor, Brainerd, 5-5-54.7; Duane Meyer, Pierz, 4-6-43.7; Pat Moran, Webster, 3-7-47.7; Eric Anderson, St. Paul, 0-10-Forfeit.

BOYS CLASS A — Glenn Winthers, Rolfe, IA, 9-1-44.2; Dan Preimesberger, Genola, 7-3-45.8; Tom Holland, Dayton, 7-3-31.6; Steve Backhaus, Mpls., 3-7-22.6; Steve Kanduth, Delano, 3-7-21.4; Jeff Eckholm, Big Lake, 1-9-22.4.

CLASS B — Dale Hiscock, Rice, 4-2-14.0; Jerry Evenson, Donnelly, 4-2-12.3; Allen Waldvogel, Little Falls, 4-2-10.0; Chris Kanduth, Delano, 0-6-4.6.

KNAUFT EASES THROUGH LEWISTON, IDAHO OPEN CLASS A — Henry Knauft, Spokane, WA, 7-0-78.5; Wally Rehard, Spokane, 6-1-61.3; George Sala, Spokane, WA,

5-2-56.6; Dean Curry, Lewiston, ID, 4-3-52.1; J.H. Abbott, Hermiston, OR, 2-5-50.0; Churck O'Brian, Spokane, 2-5-36.8; Ken Carvo, Yakima, WA, 1-6-41.7; Rick Rebman, Hermiston, OR, 1-6-35.2.

CLASS B — Micky Odell, Davenport, WA, 6-1-38.9; Ed Welsch, Spokane, 5-2-37.3; Jim Jones, LaGrande, OR, 4-3-39.7; Howard Seaman, Fernwood, ID, 4-3-38.0; Ed Ludwig, Spokane, 3-4-28.3; Ken Luken, Hermiston, OR, 2-5-31.1; Otis Wilcox, Hermiston, OR, 2-5-29.8; Tom W. Worthington, Spokane, WA, 2-5-26.5.

CLASS C — Ross Watson, Spokane, 5-1-25.5; Elmer Currie, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 3-3-24.7; Walt McGarvey, Lewiston, Idaho, 3-3-23.6; Morris Martin, Spokane, 1-5-19.9.

LADIES CLASS — Ruth Welsch, Spokane, 5-0-45.1; Shirley O'Brian, Spokane, 4-1-36.8; Alice Rehard, Spokane, 3-2-34.4; Hanna Foley, Spokane, 2-3-44.7; Helen Watson, Spokane, 1-4-34.0; D. Oliver, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 0-5-17.1.

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COMING EVENTS ARIZONA SCHEDULE—1980-81

PIONEER PARK, MESA Oct. 25 — Arizona State tournament, 100 shoe qualify-

ing, Entries close Oct. 18. Mail entires to Paul O'Brien, 4864 East Crescent, Mesa, Arizona. 85206. Phone 832-9690.

Nov. 14-15 — Bonanza Restuarant Open. Entries close Nov. 8. Mail to Ralph McCarty, 5334 East Hermosa Vista Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85205. Phone 602-985-1525.

Dec. 5-6 — City of Mesa Open, Entires close Nov. 29. Mail to Ralph McCarty, 5334 East Hermosa Vista Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85205. Phone 602-985-1525.

Jan. 16-17 — Valley of the Sun Warm-up Open. NHPA sanctioned. Any state and NHPA membership re-quired. Mail to Ralph McCarty, 534 East Hermosa Vista Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85205. Phone 602-985-1525. Entries close Jan. 10.

NEW JERSEY SCHEDULE

Oct. 5 — Union County Open, Newark, NJ

For information on any New Jersey tournament, Con-tact: Vincent Yannetti, 322 Longwood Avenue, Bound Brook, NJ 08805. Phone (201) 356-3862.

OKLAHOMA SCHEDULE

Oct. 11 — Tournament at Sallisaw, OK. Contact: Sandra Ostendorf, Rt. 1, Box 45, Sallisaw, OK 74955.

Oct. 18 — Annual Turkey Shoot, Guthrie, OK. Contact Larry Fordyce, 26 E. 12th, Edmond, OK 73034. (405) 341-2774.

Oct. 25 — Waynoka, OK Tournament. Contact: Ted Barrett, Box 163, Waynoka, OK 73860. $5 entry fee, Deadline 10/18/80.

NEW MEXICO SCHEDULE

Oct. 12 — Doubles Tournament at State l-airgrounas (Mr. McGregor)

Oct. 26 — Annual Meeting and Dinner (Place to be announced)

NEW ENGLAND SCHEDULE

Oct. 5 — New Haven, Ct., Fall Classic. Walter Mrozak, 95 Pleasant Drive, New Haven, CT 06514.

Oct. 12,18,19 — Handicap Tournament of Champions Heritage Recreation Center, $10.00. Russell Gadoury, 44 Edward Road, Watertown, MA 02172. Class winners of tournaments held since October 1979 are eligible.

TEXAS SCHEDULE

Oct. 18-19 — Texas State Tournament, San Antonio, TX.

Nov. 1-2 — Harvest Open, San Antonio, TX. Nov. 15-16 — B.E. Sipple Open, Mt. Pleasant, TX.

All inquiries should be directed to State Secretary, Dave Penwell, 6700 Vivian Ct., Tyler, Texas 75703, 214-581-0612.

Feb. 20-21-22 — Valley of the Sun Open. NHPA sanc-tioned. Any state and NHPA membership re-quired. Entries clost Feb. 7. Mail to Ralph McCarty, 5334 East Hermosa Vista Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85205. Phone 602-985-1525.

Mar. 13-14 — Snowbird Open. Entries close Mar. 7. Mail to Ralph McCarty, 5334 East Hermosa Vista Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85205. Phone 602-985-1525.

ENTRY FEES: $4.00 (except $7.00 for Valley of the Sun; with an extra $3.00 for Class A qualifiers.

FOR ALL TOURNAMENTS, except the Valley of the Sun, entires will be LIMITED TO 84 men and 12 women. Qualifying percentage will decide.

ALABAMA SCHEDULE

Oct. 4 — New Hope Open, New Hope, Director Carl Baker.

Oct. 11 — Cottin' Pickin' Open, Huntsville, Director Jim Harris.

Oct. 12 — Cullman Open, Cullman, Director Tommy Byram.

Oct. 18 — Homewood Open, Homewood, Director Barbara Wolfe.

Nov. 8 — Opelika Fall Classic, Opelika, Director K.E. Kolander.

Nov. 15 — New Hope Open, New Hope, Director Carl Baker.

PREIMESBERGER SCHEDULE GENOLA, MINN.

Oct. 25-26 — 3rd Annual Halloween Open, Sign up deadline Oct. 16. Send Entries to: Henry Preimes-berger, Rt. 2 (Genola) Pierz, MN 56364.

Nov. 29-30 — 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Open, Sign up deadline Nov. 20. Send entries to: Henry Preimes-berger, Rt. 2 (Genola) Pierz, MN 56364.

Entry Fees will be given on the tournament flyers. Ad-mission will be charged at all tournaments. All en-trants will receive free admission button. Additional information will be on the tournament flyers.

SOUTH. CALIFORNIA SCHEDULE

Oct. 4-5 — Ralph Randall Open — Barstow Oct. 12 — Champ. "A" & "D" & Boys — So. Gate Oct. 18 — Oscar Pearcy Doubles — San Diego Oct. 19 — Double Your Money Hep — San Diego Oct. 26 — Champ. "B" & "E" & Women — So. Gate Nov. 2 — Riverside "C" Hep — Riverside Nov. 8 — Harry Morin Doubles — San Berdu Nov. 9 — John Gordon Open — Orange Nov. 16 — Jesse Gonzales Doubles — Pomona

Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting Dec. 6

GEORGIA SCHEDULE

Oct. 11 — Doubles Tournament, Alpharetta, Georgia. Contact James Brooks, 475-9320.

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Coming Events—Continued NO. CALIFORNIA SCHEDULE

Oct. 4 (Sat.) — Harvest Fair Class C — Wom.-Jrs. $ — Sonoma Co.

Oct. 5 — Harvest Fair OPEN $ — Sonoma Co. Oct. 11 (Sat.) — NCHPA Seniors Champ (PR) — Moss-

wood Oct. 12 — NCHPA — Class AA Champ (PR) — Vallejo Oct. 12 — NCHPA — Wom.-Jrs. Champ. (PR) — Vallejo Oct. 18 (Sat.) — Class C — Wom.-Jrs. — Golden Gate Oct. 19 — OPEN — Golden Gate Oct. 25 (Sat.) — Tourn. of Champions — San Jose

(Invitational Tournament) Oct. 26 — Flash Lavett OPEN $ — Seaside Nov. 1 (Sat.) — Annual Business Meeting — 9:30 a.m.

Dinner-Dance — 7:30 p.m. — Stockton Rod & Gun Club — Stockton

Nov. 2 — Turkey Shoot (WJ) — Stockton

NORTH CAROLINA SCHEDULE

Oct. 4 — Close-out Tournament of Champions, Weaverville, N.C. Only trophy winners in their class in 1980 are eligible.

Oct. 5 — Statesville Fall Round-Up Open, sanctioned. Lakewood Park Courts, Statesville, N.C. 1 p.m.

Oct. 11-13 — Dixie Classic Fair Tournament, Winston-Salem, N.C.

SOUTH CAROLINA SCHEDULE

Oct. 4 — First annual Rock Hill Autumn Open tournament, Rock Hill, S.C.

Oct. 25 — First annual Simpsonville Autumn Open tournament, Simpsonville, S.C.

All tournaments 12:00 noon. Contact Mrs. Huberta Stephens, Rte. #3, Box 9, Standing Springs Road, Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681.

The Greenville and York County Championships will be for non members. There will also be classes for NHPA Members and State members but this will not be for the county championships.

There will be a tournament following the Class A State championship on Sept. 6 at Simpsonville. Class A will start at 10 a.m.

WASHINGTON SCHEDULE

Nov. 1 — The Tacoma Turkey Shoot Open, Wright Park, Tacoma.

VIRGINIA SCHEDULE

October 4-5 — Elmont Open, Elmont, Va. For information on any Virginia tournament, con-

tact Les Slnghass, State Secretary, 1607 Valley Ave., Winchester. Va. 22601.

FRANKLIN SQUARE SCHEDULE QUINCY, ILLINOIS

Oct. 11 — Open tournament, Entry fee $2. Ribbons — 50 cents each for game won.

Oct. 25 — Open tournament, $472.50 prize money. Nov. 15 — Open tournament, Entry Fee: $5.00. Tro-

phies, Door prizes, Drawings. Nov. 27 — Thanksgiving Day, 7:00 p.m. Local. Entry

Fee: $2. Ribbons. Dec. 13 — Open, Entry fee $2. Ribbons.

Dec. 27 — Open Entry fee: $2. Ribbons. Jan. 10 — Open, Entry fee $2.00. Ribbons. Jan. 24 — Open Entry Fee: $2. Ribbons. Feb. 7 — Open, Entry fee: $2. Ribbons. Feb. 28 — Open, Entry fee $8. Trophies, Door Prizes

Drawings, All tournaments 6-man classes includ-ing women's classes.

GOHN WHIPS 7 TO WIN OPEN TITLE AT SALISBURY, MD. Eddie Gohn took the measure of 7 straight opponents to win the Open tournament held at

the Picnic Island courts at Salisbury, Maryland the latter part of June. Meet was sponsored by Seal-Test Milk and Clark's.

CLASS A — Eddie Cohn, PA, 7-0-50.5; John Shaw, VA, 5-2-44.8; Bryan Wilson, PA, 5-2-42.9; Dick Wilson, PA, 4-3-48.3; Wayne Willey, MD, 3-4-36.8; Willard Sammons, DE, 2-5-40.7; Parker Sturgis, MD, 2-5-34.0; Clayton Hen-son, VA, Forfeit.

CLASS B — Al Melson, MD, 8-1-40.8; Jack Blades, MD, 7-2-46.8; Ken Holden, MD, 5-3-36.7; Ed Clobus, MD, 5-2-36.2; Fred Beeman, MD, 4-4-36.5; Ernest Atkinson, MD, 3-4-37.2; Hal Ronning, VA, 3-5-34.2; Dick Hurley, DE, 2-6-32.6; Louis Walls, MD, 0-7-27.1.

CLASS C — Danny O'Neal, DE, 7-2-34.7; Gary Rust, DE, 7-3-34.8; Stanley Abell, MD, 6-3-34.5; Galen Crummett, DE, 6-3-30.1; Tom Chance, DE, 5-4-33.9; George Layton, MD, 4-5-30.4; Eugene Baugh, MD, 3-6-31.2; Walter Hunt, MD, 3-6-28.5; Ben Jankowski, MD, 3-6-23.0; Elwood Wheatley, MD, 1-8-21.5.

CLASS D — Allen Layton, MD, 7-1-27.4; Clark Townsend, MD, 6-2-25.1; Charles Cherrix, Sr, MD, 4-4-21.8; Bill Dot-son, MD, 4-4-20.5; Dale Merchant, MD, 4-4-19.8; James McKenzie, MD, 4-4-19.5; Bob Davis, MD, 4-4-18.0; Elsie Atkinson, MD, 2-6-9.3; Norman Wilin, Jr., DE, 1-7-14.8.

CLASS E — Terry Mason, VA, 8-0-21.7; Tony Peek, MD, 5-3-21.8; Bill Taylor, MD, 5-3-19.3; Wallace Atkinson, MD, 5-3-13.0; Charlotte Atkinson, MD, 4-4-8.3; Lester Carroll, MD, 3-5-11.5; Jack Williams, MD, 3-5-10.3; Gary Lecompte, MD, 2-6-16.4; Vernon Frye, MD, 1-7-6.3.

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