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The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 THE HORSESHOE PITCHER'S NEWS DIGEST is published on the 5th of each month at Aurora, Illinois, U. S. A. by the National Horseshoe Pitcher's Association of America. Editorial office, P . O . Box 1606, Aurora, Illinois 60507. Phone: 312 - 898-3974. Subscription rate is $5.00 per year in advance. NHPA membership cards are available through each state secretary for $5.00 plus any state association dues. Forms close on the 10th day of each month preceding date of issue. Advertising rates on request. F. Ellis Cobb, Editor.

NATIONAL OFFICERS Wally Shipley, 500 S. LaVeta Circle, Apt. 42, Orange Calif. 92668 President Leo McGrath, 1937 Lawn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45237 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 Dorothy Pinch, 592 Hull St., Sharon, Pa. 16146 4th Vice-President Donnie Roberts, Rte. 5. Lucasville, Ohio 45648 Ph. 614 - 289-4101 Secretary-Treasurer Bob Graham, 5926 Darlinghurst. Houston, Texas 77045 Chr. Reg. Directors

Volume 21 August, 1978 No. 8

NHPA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

By Wally Shipley

TO ALL OF YOU — THANKS FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING COOPERA-TION, HARD WORK and SUPPORT since the 1977 World Tournament. My sincere thanks are extended to the following:

1. NHPA Executive Council 2. All Regional Directors 3. Hall of Fame Committee 4. News Digest Editor 5. Game Related Representatives 6. Constitution By-laws Committee 7. NHPA Accountant 8. NHPA Publicity Committee 9. NHPA Land and Building Fund Committee

10. NHPA Historian 11. NHPA Honorary Chaplain 12. Top 100 pitchers Statistician 13. 1978 World Tournament Host, Des Moines membership 14. All Club and State Affairs 15. News Digest Advertisers 16. Horseshoe Manufacturers 17. All of you who have written pro or con correspondence to myself and other

NHPA officers. They were all appreciated and most helpful. With EVERYONE'S continued confidence, efforts and hard work, Horseshoes

and the NHPA will progress and move forward in the coming year. Still knowing no administration can please everyone.

It is with sadness that I report the death of Reinhard Backer of Salt Lake City, Utah who passed away recently. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his family.

SORRY TO ANNOUNCE — DUE TO THE NEW POSTAL RATE INCREASE, THE MAILING OF THE NEWS DIGEST WILL INCREASE EF-FECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1978. THIRD CLASS SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL BE $6.00 PER YEAR. FIRST CLASS INCREASES TO $7.00 PER YEAR.

4 The Horseshoe Pitchers News Digest/August, 1978 STEINFELDT DONATES DOGWOOD TROPHY

(SEE COVER PICTURE) The five foot high Carolina Dogwood Festival Horseshoe trophy, won by Carl Steinfeldt of

Rochester, N.Y., and Clearwater, Fla., will remain in Statesville due to the generosity of Steinfeldt, the men's Class A champion, Jack Springer, recreation director, announced today.

Steinfeldt's idea was to leave the huge trophy here in Statesville, to be put on display by the Recreation Department in local banks or large business places, for different periods of time, to build up interest for the 1979 World's Horseshoe Tournament to be held here from July 27-August 5, 1979.

All past and future winners' names of the Dogwood Horseshoe Tournament will be engraved on the trophy plus a special plate in honor of Steinfeldt who donated the trophy.

In future Dogwood Horseshoe Tournaments, sponsored by the Statesville Recreation Department and the festival's executive committee, instead of purchasing another five-foot tall first place men's Class A trophy, the money for the trophy will be added for the first place winners cash award, which has been $100.

Steinfeldt felt that the larger first place cash award would draw in more top Class A horseshoe pitchers from throughout the United States and Canada for the already very popular Dogwood event.

HERB PINCH HOME FROM HOSPITAL

Herb Pinch, NHPA representative for related items, has returned home after a stay in the hospital. He has been ill for two or three months suffering from a respiratory ailment. He will be some time recuperating. He still has another date in the hospital. Why not drop him a get well card. His address is Herbert Pinch, 592 Hull Street, Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146.

JOHN ANGUS TOPS HERITAGE SINGLES LEAGUE (MASS.)

John Angus finished the Heritage Singles League in first place with a winning average of .617, winning 36 games, losing 22, and tying one. In a photo finish Larry Lamothe nosed out Harry Brown and Reggie Ploof for second spot. Most improved honors went to Reggie Ploof, who doubled his ringer percentage over last year. Ed Domey was high ringer man, averaging 72.7 percent. Bob Domey, who did not quite have enough games in to qualify for league awards, put together fifteen consecutive double ringers for top spot in that category. John Cobb was credited with high game with handicap, 187.

The league, which pitched on the ten indoor court layout of Heritage Recreation Center in Sutton, Mass., had thirty pitchers, but because of a league rule that 50 percent of the season must be pitched to qualify for awards, the final standings reflected only 17. All games were fifty shoe, countall, with 100 percent handicap. Handicaps were based on players' averages for the previous three weeks of pitching, to better reflect each player's current ability. Needless to say, many games were decided in the final inning. Our most indecisive player was John Cobb, who tied eight games, twice as many as any other pitcher.

Final standings — Numbers indicate Wins, Losses, Ties, Winning Average. 1. John Angus, 36-22-1-.617. 2. Larry Lamothe, 50-38-2-.565. 3. Harry Brown, 39-31-1-.556. 4. Reggie Ploof, 51-42-2-.546. 5. Paul Bricault, 49-41-1-.543. 6. Dick O'Brien, 48-41-3-.537. 7. Moe Farmer, 30-26-0-.536. 8. John Cobb, 47-42-8-.524. 9. Bones Hastings, 40-36-3-.524. 10. Dick Shepard, 49-45-1-.521. 11. Buddy Ploof, 38-37-3-.506. 12. Ed Domey, 41-45-1-.477. 13. Russ Gadoury, 45-52-2-.465. 14. Charlie Bonani, 35-45-4-.443. 15. Mel Merritt, 42-61-0-.408. 16. George Lamothe, 29-48-3-.386. 17. Bart Sargent, 34-63-2-.356. High game with handicap: John Cobb — 187. Most Improved: Reggie Ploof. High ringer percentage: Ed Domey, 72.7. Ed Domey, 72.7. Bob Domey, 77.3%, for 43 games.

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STATE HALL OF FAME HONOR AWARDED TO PEARL PEPPLE CLIMAXING A LIFETIME OF SERVICE

Back in September of 1977 at the Kansas State tournament, a most pleasant episode in the life of Perl 4'Pep: Pepple when he was presented a beautiful plaque nailing him to the Kansas State Horseshoe Pitcher's Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed on him as a promoter and organizer in horseshoe pitching circles for many years in the Kansas area.

In making the presentation, Bill Chester had this to say, "Pep, I am so very proud of you. I feel so good inside because you have been selected to the Kansas State Hall of Fame. You are something that many of us are hoping to be. May you always guide with great leadership and move with enthusiasm.''

Alvin Dahlene in his comments at the celebration had this to say, "Pep's shining light was not his ability to toss ringers, but his keen ability to publicize the game. I know of no one who has worked harder for the game than Pep. He dearly loves the game and looks forward to all the tournaments."

In his many years in horseshoes, Pep has organized meets for the local club and American Legion Post, contacted TV stations, radio and newspapers. He provided the scorekeepers, handled monies and acquired the trophies. He has worked with tireless spirit in keeping the courts in top shape and kept all facets of the game moving.

At the time of his induction he was celebrating his 85th birthday. We all extend to him our most sincere congratulations on his ascension to this high place in the ranks of horseshoe greats.

PINION OF MISSOURI WINS ATCHISON, KANSAS OPEN

The Atchison Horseshoe Pitching Association is in the process of constructing 16 new courts with 12 of them to be lighted. Therefore, the tournament was held in Leavenworth, Kansas this year.

Winner of the tournament was Lillard Pinion from Missouri who went undefeated with 7-0 record and a ringer percentage average of 65.2. A total of 62 pitchers participated. Held June 18.

Atchison's next tournament will be held September 17, 1978. CLASS A — Lillard Pinion, MO, 7-0-65.2; JohnSmith, KS, 6-1-63.0; Jerry Wooden, MO, 4-3-58.6; Alden Allbaugh,

KS, 4-3-49.5; David Kincaid, KS, 3-4-44.6; Gene Fleek, KS, 2-5-42.9; Ray Cavin, MO, 1-6-45.0; Eddie Frakes, MO, 1-6-38.6.

CLASS B — Sam Adame, KS, 6-1-48.2; Jess Hobbs, KS, 4-3-50.5; Bob Outt, KS, 4-3-49.7; Charles Green, KS, 4-3-44.7; Bill Chester, KS, 3-4-51.9; Wayne Shellinbarger, KS, 3-4-48.6; Joe Christianson, KS, 3-4-42.2; Guy Tinder, KS, 1-6-46.0.

CLASS C — George Rice, MO, 6-1-43.5; Fred Foster, MO, 5-2-42.2; Russell Lucas, KS, 5-2-40.6; Buzz Dickson, KS, 5-2-37.8; George Brady, KS, 3-4-42.1; Russell Rendell, KS, 3-4-35.2; Wilbur Gay, MO, 1-6-35.0; Paul Voelker, KS, 0-7-33.6.

CLASS D — Bob Hitchcock, KS, 6-1-38.0; Marvin Zerger, KS, 6-1-37.7; Dale Johnson, MO, 5-2-35.6; Walter Crook, KS, 4-3-34.4; Jim Krehbiel, KS, 3-4-32.2; Gene McCart, KS, 2-5-32.1; Bill Juggie, MO, 2-5-31.1; Walt Harrison, KS, 0-7-27.2.

CLASS E — Pap Cavener, KS, 6-1-33.1; Doyle Derrick, KS, 5-2-38.9; Bill Perich, KS, 4-3-30.6; Lloyd Cattrel, KS, 4-3-26.3; Dean Roush, MO, 4-3-25.7; Ron Hagen, KS, 3-4-29.2; Gene Tally, KS, 1-6-28.2; Terry Tally, KS, 1-6-24.6.

CLASS F — Jim Haller, KS, 7-0-35.6; Al Ard, KS, 6-1-25.6; Jerry Griggs, MO, 5-2-30.2; Tom Ralston, KS, 4-3-22.2; Andy Derrick, KS, 3-4-25.0; Doyle Brant, MO, 2-5-13.3; Glen Plaisted, KS, 1-6-18.6; Steve Frakes, MO, 0-7-14.1.

CLASS G — Terry Tally, KS, 3-0-24.6; Ron Underwood, KS, 2-1-17.1; Pat Clark, KS, 1-2-9.0; Rick Tally, KS, 0-3-8.6.

6 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 PIONION WINS — (Continued)

JUNIORS A — Stacy Griggs, MO, 5-0-53.4; Britt Brant, MO, 4-1-52.4; Stan Griggs, MO, 3-2-41.5; Jim Haller, KS, 2-3-47.3; John Chester, KS, 1-4-17.7.

JUNIORS B — John Chester, KS, 3-0; Bobbie Clark, KS, 2-1; Patrick Clark, KS, 1-2; Joy Clark, KS, 0-3.

CENTRAL OHIO DISTRICT TOURNEY—HEBRON, OH, SEPT. 9-10

Central Ohio District Tournament will be held at Hebron Courts, Hebron, Ohio on Sat. and Sun., Sept. 9-10.

Send entry fee of $5.50 and ringer percentage to Lester Hite, 7915 Loudon St., Johnstown, Ohio 43031. Phone 614-967-3978. Deadline is Sept. 3rd.

FRAZEYSBURG, OHIO OPEN - AUGUST 26-27

The Pre-state Frazeysburg Open Horseshoe Tournament will be held Aug. 26-27 at the Frazeysburg Courts on Rt. 16 in Frazeysburg, Ohio. Entry fee is $6.00 for all classes and the deadline is Aug. 19th. 1st and 2nd place awards — no charge for scorekeepers. All interested persons should contact Gustav Peterson, P.O. Box 311, Frazeysburg, Ohio 43822 (or) call a/c 614-828-2635.

DID YOU KNOW THAT —

By Sol Herman The Miller Brewing Co. provided the trophies for the 1962 World's Championship. They

also had a man present to help with the publicity. Gordon Horseshoe Co. donated 3 awards for the Junior Championship. Ohio Horseshoe Co. donated the sportsmanship award. Diamond Horseshoe Co. donated the gold plated horseshoes. The NHPA filmed the 1962 tournament. Bob Pence narrated the one hour film. Phil Zozzaro sold 100 tickets for the 1977 raffle. If all NHPA members did as well, we would

have raised $400,000. Sue and Danny Kueheinski appeared on the Tonite Show, Wed., June 28, 1978. RWE Inc. is preparing a second film on horseshoes, 1946 thru 1977.

1978 HERITAGE CLUB CHAMPIONS: STEINFELDT, GADOURY, HOWE, COURVILLE, MARTIN, DICKINSON, BENSON,

DESROCHES, TAYLOR

Carl Steinfeldt wrapped up a successful nationwide winter tour by winning the club cham-pionship of Heritage Recreation Center in Sutton, Mass. Keeping up the recent Heritage tradition of record-setting performances, with the able assistance of Joe Schultz, those two worthies put out a string of nine consecutive four deads. Recognizing that the best practice

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 HERITAGE CHAMPIONS — (Continued)

comes from looking at a lot of ringers, Debby Michaud competed with the men in Class 1 and pitched her highest tournament yet, 76.4%. Art Tyson was the only player other than Steinfeldt to take the measure of Debby. Paul Cormier pitched his first 70 percent tournament, at 71.2%.

Ed Courville knocked off Russ Gadoury in playoff action to win the Class 2 championship. He averaged 60 percent for the first time.

Bob Martin fired a spectacular 72.7% against Dick Shepard in the final Class 3 playoff to win that championship. Shepard took the measure of Murland Bradley in the first game.

Bill Dickinson stepped out with a clean sweep to take Class 4, one of only three players to do so in the nine class championships.

Observers state that Ray Benson is back to his own style of pitching and the results show it, as he won Class 5 with a playoff victory over Joe Szlosek.

Mike Desroches won a four way playoff for Class 6 honors. Dick Brown, Dennis Reardon, and Bud Ploof provided his playoff competition.

Dick Taylor parlayed seven wins against one loss into a Class 7 championship. Edith Gadoury was the only person to successfully defend a class championship when she

defeated Janice Domey in a playoff 35-23. Edith felt lousy (where have we heard that one before?) and only pitched because she was defending champ. The closest game in the Womens' class was a 35-34 win by Vivian Deuster over her daughter Lisa, scored by her husband Walter.

All class champions have life-sized photos mounted on the wall at Heritage so that the other 57 pitchers can eat their hearts out for a whole year.

CLASS 1 — Carl Steinfeldt, NY, 7-0-81.6; Debby Michaud, MA, 5-2-76.38; Art Tyson, NY, 5-2-76.27; Joe Schultz, NY, 4-3-74.5; Paul Cormier, MA, 4-3-71.2; Bernard Herfurth, MA, 2-5-63.8; Don Weik, CT, 1-6-66.5; Paul Schultz, NY, 0-7-56.1.

CLASS 2 — Ed Courville, MA, 6-2-60.8; Russ Gadoury, MA, 6-2-53.5; Walt Deuster, NY, 5-3-57.9; Joe Pepi, MA, 5-3-50.5; Ray Peloquin, MA, 4-4-59.1; John Parmenter, MA, 4-4-52.2; Charlie Bonani, MA, 3-5-49.7; Fran Norman, MA, 2-6-40.7; Mel Merritt, MA, 1-7-47.3. Playoff: Courville 36 (54.5%). Gadoury 28 (47.7%).

CLASS 3 — Bob Martin, MA, 4-2-48.6; Dick Shepard, MA, 4-2-48.2; Murland Bradley, MA, 4-2-43.8; Sam Raymond, NH, 3-3-46.3; Joe Grillo, MA, 2-4-45.2; Karl Jernberg, MA, 2-4-44.7; Ed Bodinski, MA, 2-4-41.9. Playoff No. 1: Shepard 36 (47.0%). Bradley 3 (20.6%). No. 2: Martin 40 (72.7%). Shepard 4 (18.1%).

CLASS 4 — Bill Dickinson, MA, 5-0-45.0; Don Harrison, MA, 4-1-44.3; Bill White, MA, 2-3-48.5; Andy Kurzonkowski, MA, 2-3-43.6; Ray Degrenier, NY, 1-4-44.8; Bill Davis, MA, 1-4-40.9.

CLASS 5 — Ray Benson, VT, 4-1-44.7; Joe Szlosek, MA, 4-1-40.5; Ralph Lacerte, MA, 3-2-35.0; Bill McMahon, MA, 2-3-38.4; Ed Harrington, MA, 2-3-32.2; Harry Schricker, MA, 0-5-24.7. Playoff: Benson 37 (45.4%). Szlosek 17 (31.8%).

CLASS 6 — Mike Desroches, MA, 5-2-30.2; Dick Brown, MA, 5-2-31.5; Dennis Reardon, MA, 5-2-36.9; Bud Ploof, MA, 5-2-34.9; John Angus, MA, 3-4-28.1; Don Fales, NH, 2-5-27.1; Bill English, MA, 2-5-19.8; Jim Styles, Sr., NH, 1-6-28.0. Playoff No. 1: Brown 36 (45.2%). Reardon 19 (40.5%). No. 2: Desroches 36 (42.8%). Ploof 22 (40.5%). No. 3: Desroches 35 (31.8%). Brown 28 (31.8%).

CLASS 7 — Dick Taylor, MA, 7-1-29.2; Bob Taylor, MA, 6-2-26.6; Red Cote, MA, 5-3-28.9; Chris Borglund, MA, 4-4-27.7; Moe Farmer, MA, 4-4-21.6; Armando Deluca, MA, 3-5-20.4; Tony Nacewicz, MA, 3-5-20.9; Andy Dominique, MA, 3-5-24.1; Charlie Rutkowski, MA, Forfeit.

WOMEN — Edith Gadoury, MA, 4-1-42.4; Janice Domey, MA, 4-1-46.9; Vivian Deuster, NY, 3-2-45.5; Lisa Deuster, NY, 2-3-44.5; Barbara McNeill, MA, 2-3-27.7; Peg Degrenier, NY, 0-5-15.9. Playoff: Gadoury 35 (45.2%). Domey 23 (38.1%).

BOYS - Rick Howe, MA, 6-0-78.2; Ken Fales, NH, 5-1-72.6; Joe Merritt, MA, 4-2-61.7; Mike Kibbee, NH, 3-3-63.0; Bob Deuster, NY, 2-4-50.0; Wayne Robinson, MA, 1-5-34.2; Greg Rutkowski, MA, 0-7-11.2.

NOTICE — BOO HENSON OPEN, ELKTON, VA. — CANCELLED

8 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 WALLY UHLIG TITLIST IN RED OAK, IOWA OPEN TOURNAMENT

CLASS A — Wally Uhlig, Anita, 4-0-52.4; Myron Aikman, Denisa, 3-1-40.4; Woody Wilson, Red Oak, 2-2-50.0; Harold Vehrs, Manning, 1-3-34.6; Jan Flemming, Minden, 0-4-34.8.

CLASS B — Max Hoffman, Oxford, 3-2-35.5; Pat Casey, Griswold, 3-2-34.7; Russell Bricker, Earlham, 3-2-28.2; Willard James, Underwood, 2-3-32.8; Walter Clark, Des Moines, 2-3-36.4; Joe Welcher, Osceola, 2-3-35.3.

CLASS C — Ray Daugherty, Council Bluffs, 5-0-38.5; Wilbur Andrews, Red Oak, 4-1-28.8; Don Burgess, Ottumwa, 3-2-37.2; Frank Harmon, Minden, 2-3-26.2; Maurice Clark, Osceola, 1-4-19.9; Bill Carroll, Des Moines, 0-5-20.8.

CLASS D — George West, Honey Creek, 4-1-31.0; Marvin Stracke, Honey Creek, 4-1-28.3; Darrell Nation, Council Bluffs, 3-2-21.5; Frank Rose, Carson, 3-2-19.0; James Hackett, Council Bluffs, 1-4-18.6; Gary Hackett, Carson, 0-5-16.6.

CLASS E — Tom Chambers, Carson, 4-0-19.4; Bill Masker, Minden, 2-2-19.3; Loyd Drawbond, Carson, 2-2-21.0; Stuart Burns, Des Moines, 2-2-16.8; Dwight Schroder, Carson, 0-4-9.3.

CLASS F — Frank Casey, Griswold, 4-0-5.7; Vic Ayers, Carson, 2-2-5.8; Cliff Pracht, Carson, 0-4-2.3.

JUNIOR BOYS — Brian Flemming, Minden, 5-0-27.3; Dennis Clark, Des Moines, 4-1-18.8; Joe Hoffman, Oxford, 3-2-15.2; Pat Masker, Minden, 2-3-12.2; Lee Casey, Griswold, 1-4-3.9; Paul Clark, Des Moines, 0-5-2.3.

LADIES — Sue Burns, Des Moines, 4-0-38.7; Linda Carroll, Des Moines, 2-2-3.7; Regina Hoffman, Oxford, 0-4-4.9.

SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS

A.J. Nave ekes out a victory by edging through with a 6 and 1 record and 58.9 percent while Willie Stephens came in second with a 5-2 record and 65.6 percent, to win the Simpsonville, S.C. Open tournament in an early season meet. y'

In the annual Rock Hill, S.C. Open held on May 6 in that city, A.J. Nave continued his winning ways by beating out Ron Miller by percentage to win the title. Following are the statistics of both tournaments.

SIMPSONVILLE OPEN — CLASS A — A.J. Nave, 6-1-58.9; Willie Stephens, 5-2-65.6; Ron Miller, 5-2-54.8; John Edwond, 4-3-54.7; J.P. Reeves, 3-4-51.5; J.B. Fuller, 3-4-51.5; James Collins, 1-6-51.0; Kyle Edwards, 1-6-40.6.

CLASS B — Johnny Solesbee, 5-0-49.3; J. Littnell, 3-2-41.5; D. Solesbee, 3-2-39.0; K. Garrett, 2-3-34.8; Palmer Burns, 2-3-36.8; Sandy Stephens, 0-5-28.9.

ROCK HILL OPEN — CLASS A — A.J. Nave, 6-1-66.2; Ron Miller, 6-1-63.0; J.B. Fuller, 5-2-65.7; Willie Stephens, 4-0-40.3; J.P. Reeves, 3-4-59.7; John Edmond, 3-4-64.7; Johnny Solesbee, 1-6-52.2; Otto Klauba, 0-7-52.0.

CLASS B — Bill Gibby, 3-0-40.6; Palmer Burns, 2-1-39.4; David Solesbee, 1-2-37.0; Rocky Stephens, 0-3-36.9.

S.C. STATE DOUBLES — June 10 — Collins-Garrett, 5-0; Solesbee-Burns, 4-1; Gibby-D. Solesbee, 3-2; Nave-Masters, 1-4; Miller-Tollison, 0-5.

ROCKY HILL, S.C. OPEN — June 24 — A.J. Nave, 9-0-67.1; W.E. Stephens, 6-3-61.7; Johnny Solesbee, 6-3-58.3; James Collins, 5-4-51.2; J.P. Reeves, 4-5-54.6; Ron Miller, 4-5-54.6; D. Shear, 4-5-47.9; Boyce White, 4-5-43.9; Bill Gibby, 2-7-41.6; Palmer Burns, 2-7-40.7.

JUNIOR BOYS — L. Miller, 2-0-35.0; R. Small, 1-1-11.4; S. Collins, 0-2-10.0.

KNISLEY WINS BEN SHORES MEMORIAL AT ANDERSON, IND. Jim Knisley, Ohio, came visiting to Indiana and won in a clean sweep. Bob Sheppard won Class B without a loss. Henry Franke, Illinois took Class C. It took a play-off for George Riall to win over Dick Hostetler in Class D, and Larry Bills won Class E. Dorothy Bills won the Women's division.

CLASS A — Jim Knisley, Bremen, Ohio, 9-0;73.0; John LeMond, Anderson, 7-2-60.6; Walter Wilhoite, Lebanon, 5-4-63.4; John Passmore, Richmond, 5-4-62.6; Joe Holland, Lake Orion, Mich., 5-4-60.7; Estil

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Bills, Connersville, 5-4-55.0; Marvin Wisehart, New Castle, 3-6-53.1; Kenny Perkins, Rushville, 3-6-52.6; John Gall, Anderson, 2-7-52.3; Bob Moit, Indianapolis, 1-8-47.5.

CLASS B — Bob Sheppard, Rushville, 7-0-61.1; Francis Passmore, Richmond, 5-2-54.3; Bill Ridge, Bargersvillle, 4-3-52.7; Jim Pierson, Mooresville, 4-3-47.1; J.W. Cox, Wabash, 3-4-45.2; Ed Hinshaw, Richmond, 1-6-37.3; Ron Engle, Anderson, 1-6-30.3.

CLASS C — Henry Franke, Centralia, III., 6-1-46.7; Al Bills Jr., Rushville, 5-2-47.0; Ed Dunlap, Greentown, 5-2-42.9; John Hammons, Crawfordsville, 5-2-41.2; GlennZollman, Scottsburg, 4-3-37.7; George Roadruck, Tipton, 2-5-28.2; John Black, Wabash, 1-6-27.9; Everett Beason, Anderson, 0-8-36.7.

CLASS D — George Riall, Dublin, 6-1-36.3; Dick Hostetler, Indianapolis, 6-1-37.7; Elmer Branson, Gaston, 5-2-35.2; Sam Huffman, Rushville, 5-2-31.2; Bob Henderson, Elwood, 3-4-27.7; Bryan Poindexter, Wolcott, 2-5-15.5; Clayton Smith, Richmond, 1-6-19.9; Joe Patti, Richmond, 0-7-18.9.

CLASS E — Larry Bills, Rushville, 5-0-29.7; Lloyd Karstens, Rushville, 4-1-27.7; Duane Bills, Rushville, 2-3-20.8; Gary Poindexter, Wolcott, 2-3-19.4; Gary Brown, Huntington, 2-3-14.6; Al Bills Sr., Rushville, 0-5-9.1.

WOMEN'S CLASS — Dorothy Bills, Rushville, 3-0-28.8; Betty Branson, Gaston, 2-1-30.3; Sue Smith, Richmond, 1-2-34.5; Lorna Bills II, Rushville, 0-3-12.0.

JUNIOR CLASS A — Steve Bills, Connersville, 2-1-30.8; Phil Bills, Connersville, 2-1-37.5; Roger Poindexter, Wolcott, 1-2-34.7; Steve Gall, Anderson, 1-2-26.6.

JUNIOR CLASS B — Dale Zollman, Scottsburg, 3-0-40.8; Eric Price, Wolcott, 2-1-29.9; Todd Henderson, 1-2-18.0; Doug Zollman, Scottsburg, 0-3-26.7.

G.LEBOW VICTOR IN BULLS GAP, TENNESSEETOURNAMENT

CLASS A — G. Lebow, 5-1-71.0; T. Norwood, 4-2-72.2; R. Norwood, 4-2-71.1; D. Ward, 4-2-69.1; S. Jackson, 3-3-65.8; O.D. Lebow, 1-5-62.3; J. Walker, 0-6-52.0.

CLASS B — G. Lewis, 5-1-53.4; G. Whaley, 5-1-53.3; D. Stalllngs, 4-2-48.5; M. Norwood, 2-4-45.9; J.B. Wells, 2-4-45.8; H. Self, 2-4-43.3; D. Isaacs, 1-5-43.5.

CLASSC — J. Hammitt, 4-1-52.4; L. Beach, 3-2-48.1; R. Williams, 3-2-41.8; P. Cogdill, 2-3-47.4; B. Arms, 2-3-44.8; D. Pritchard, 1-4-36.1.

CLASS D — S. Carnette, 5-0-33.5; F. Gregg, 4-1-35.2; J. Whaley, 3-2-25.0; J. Davis, 2-3-9.5; C. H. Ward, 1-4-10.2; R. Arms, 0-5-5.8.

RIOUX WINSTOP HONORS IN NORWICH, CONN. CLOSED MEET CLASS A - Norman Rioux, 7-0-74.1; W. Paradis, 4-3-63.3; W. Mrozak, 4-3-57.1; G. Trabucchi, 3-4-54.2; J.

9 Festa, 3-4-52.2; J. Siwek, 3-4-51.7; Jack Moore, 3-4-48.6; Pete Bochese, 1-6-41.5.

CLASS B — D. Remley, 6-1-48.5; M. Bradley, 6-1-46.1; G. Moore, 4-3-44.9; R. Flemming, 4-3-43.5; D. Hansen, 4-3-40.6; D. Majewski, 2-5-36.7; C. Gates, 2-5-35.2; V. Williams, 0-7-34.3.

CLASS C — R. Dingus, 6-1-39.7; T. Monigan, 5-2-47.4; R. Lachance, 5-2-39.4; Dwi. Hansen, 4-3-33.0; D. Spooner, 3-4-19.6; J. Bochese, 2-5-33.9; W. Sullivan, 2-5-19.3; F. Conrod, 1-6-30.9. Class C was a handicap tournament.

DARNOLD OF IOWA BEATS W. MARTIN AT TREMONT, ILL

The Tremont, Illinois Turkey Festival Open tournament turned up a new winner. The stage was set in the last game in Class A when Harold Darnold of Burlington, Iowa met Woodie Martin of Pekin, Illinois and current Illinois state champion. Both men had 6 wins apiece. It

10 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 TREMONT, ILL. — (Continued)

was a windy day and all percentages were down, but champions have their way and Harold Darnold emerged with a 50-22 victory and the championship. We congratulate Darnold and would reassure Woodie Martin our 1977 champion of Illinois that he is still at the top with the best. Meet was played June 10th at Tremont, Illinois. Loren Gillespie was the promoter.

CLASS A — Harold Darnold, la., 7-0-65; Woody Martin, 6-1-68; R. Phillips, Magnolia, 5-2-59; W. Bruens, Hoopeston, 4-3-54; C. McClain, Carthage, 3-4-50; D. Wade Pekin, 2-5-47; R. Neville, Tremont, 1-6-45; H. Durette, Peoria, 0-7-36.

CLASS B — C. McClain, Carthage, 6-1-51; Les Long, Sterling, 6-1-47; E. Danielson, la., 4-3-45; Ross Sornberger, Galesburg, 4-3-48; C. Tisdale, Manteno, 4-3-46; W. Savage, Litchfield, 3-4-44; A. Lester, Galesburg, 1-6-40; R. Switzer, Peoria, 0-7-28.

CLASS C — Ron Young, 7-0; Paul Dohrman, 5-2; D. Ellinger, 4-3; D. Meyers, 4-3; Harry Anderson, 3-4; R. Herder, 3-4; W. Willard, 2-5.

CLASS D — J. Davis, la., 5-0; H. Franke, 3-2; Wm. Rebecc, 3-2; V. Bunge, 3-2; V. Stangeland, 1-4; B. Porter, 0-5.

CLASS E — C. Gardner, 6-1; Ivy White, 5-2; Bill Bailey, 5-2; K. Towell, 5-2; C. Turner, 3-5; Bob St. George, 3-4; J. Crockett, 1-6.

CLASS F — R. Towell, 4-1; Calvin Pheleps, 4-1; D. McHawer, Mo., 3-2; R. Marcum, 3-2; Archie Carter, 1-4; Denny Neville, 0-5.

OHIO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (SANCTIONED) SEPT. 2-3-4

Entry fee is $7.00 for men and women. Boys and girls Free. Qualifying time: Aug. 31, Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 1, Friday, 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 2, Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon Shoes: 100 to qualify for men and women No one will be permitted to sign in after 12 noon on Saturday, Sept. 2. Awards: Class A — 4 trophies plus cash and patch. Class B — 4 trophies plus cash and patch. Class C — 3 trophies plus cash and patch. All others 2 trophies plus cash and patch. Ladies classes — 2 trophies plus cash and patch. Boys and girls — trophies and patch. Convention as soon as qualifying is over. Pitching will start with the boys and girls and low

class of men and women.

PEORIA, ILLINOIS TO BE SCENE OF LABOR DAY OPEN

The Peoria Horseshoe Club and Peoria Park District will jointly host the annual Labor Day Open at the Bradley Park Courts, Peoria, 111. on Monday, Sept. 4, 1978. Eight 8-man classes are planned with the lower four classes to pitch at 9:30 a.m. The upper four classes will begin pitching at approximately 1 p.m. A 100 shoe qualifying score should be in the hands of Bob Switzer, 2911 W. James Rd., Peoria, 111. 309/691-2521 no later than Tuesday, August 29 as time is needed to notify out of town pitchers of their pitching time. The entry fee will be $5.00 payable at the courts. An extra fee of $3.00 will be collected from Class A & B pitchers to be distributed as prize money. Trophies will be awarded to the top three pitchers in each class.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 GADOURY, BROWN & STAUFER TOPS IN ST. MORITZ MEET

By Bart Sargent The St. Moritz Spring Tournament was held at Heritage Recreation Center, Sutton, Mass.

on June 4. Many thanks to Ed Domey for the use of his beautiful indoor court. Also many thanks to Barbara and Janice Domey for tallying up our scores and opening up their snack bar to our members. The St. Moritz Club is located in Quincy, about 60 miles away.

Of the thirteen entries, five of the players have never been to Heritage: George Brown, Dale Staufer, Earl Healy, Dick Barry, and Cliff Backman. They were all very impressed. It was also the first time these players have played in a tournament using the round-robin scoring system. At St. Moritz, our Monday and Tuesday night leagues use the count-all handicap system.

Cash prizes were awarded. Games were thirty five points. Class A and B played a double four-man round robin while class C a single five-man round robin.

The closest game in class A was Russ Gadoury's victory over Bill Davis. Bill had a lead of 32-25 and Russ came on strong at the end to win 38-33. There were three four-deads during that time. A game between Joe Grillo and Bill Davis was won by Bill after Joe had built up a lead of 21-7. Bill came on strong and didn't allow Joe another point, winning 38-21. Russ Gadoury's only loss was to Joe Grillo 36-21.

Class B was very close. Harry Brown won the class, but it wasn't easy. His first game with George Loring, he had a lead of 29-13. George came on strong to take the lead 32-29, but Harry got a double to win 35-32. George came back in their second game to beat Harry in another close game 35-33.

Class C honors went to Dale Staufer who is a new-comer to St. Moritz this year. His single flip is ringing the stake more often each week. He was the only player in the tournament without a loss. His last game was his only close one 35-34 against Earl Healy. Earl was leading 34-26, but Dale wouldn't allow him another point. Earl's best game was a shut-out with a 42.3 ringer percentage, more than twenty points higher than his league percentage. The longest game of the Tournament went 80 shoes between Cliff Backman and Bart Sargent. The game between Dick Barry and Bart was see-sawing all the way. Toward the end Bart led 32-24. Dick passed him 33-32, but Bart got an uncovered ringer which needed a straight-edge to measure for a 35-33 win. Dick won his next game against Earl Healy 37-31.

CLASS A — Russ Gadoury, 5-1-50.4; Bill Davis, 4-2-45.3; Joe Grillo, 2-4-38.6; Nick Vafides, 1-5-30.6.

CLASS B — Harry Brown, 4-2-33.0; George Brown, 3-3-28.1; John Airale, 3-3-25.2; George Loring, 2-4-28.5.

CLASS C — Dale Staufer, 4-0-22.3; Earl Healy, 2-2-20.4; Dick Barry, 2-2-10.8; Bart Sargent, 2-2-9.1; Cliff Backman, 0-4-4.5.

KABEL IN FORM WINS OHIO'S SILVER DOLLAR OPEN

CLASS A — Wilbur Kabel, 7-0-73.8; Jim Knisley, 5-2-75.6; Stanley Manker, 5-2-71.9; Max Roseberry, 4-3-67.6; Levi Miller, 4-3-63.8; Ansil Copeland, 2-5-63.5; Paul Focht, 1-6-60.3; Bob Messinger, 0-7-55.5.

CLASS B — Ted Harris, 7-0-59.5; Earl Waggoner, 5-2-55.9; Geo. Moon, 5-2-52.2; Lester Rose, 3-4-53.5; Harold Wipert, 3-4-50.4; L. E. Coy, 3-4-47.5; Kenny Dawes, 1-6-47.1; Joe Carter, 1-6-38.9.

CLASS C — Tom Pearce, 6-1-53; Lawrence Miller, 6-1-51.3; David Rose, 4-3-49.8; Don Needles, 3-4-51.4; Norman Snyder, 3-4-49.3; Earl Noe, 3-4-47.6; Jerry Beosch, 3-4-43.8; Paul Bechtel, 0-7-41.8.

CLASS D — Ottie Reno, 6-1-50.9; Dave Hummel, 5-2-47.5; Dick Whiteman, 5-2-45.4; Zack Campbell, 4-3-47.4; Fred White, 3-4-47.6; Lester Stephenson, 2-5-45.7; Ken Waggoner, 2-5-43.7; Bob Johnson, 1-6-39.

CLASS E — Lester Grosklos, 7-0-51.2; J. Butts, 6-1-40.7; Glenn Mitchell, 3-4-41.3; Eunice Rollins, 3-4-37.7; Ed-ward Pratt, 3-4-34.4; Jim Payne, 2-5-42.5; Fred Kiger, 2-5-35; Ray Cochran, 2-5-31.4.

CLASS F — Mike Hester, 6-1-43.6; Claude Bostic, 6-1-35.8; Bobby Schuler, 4-3-36.8; Jess Huffman, 3-4-40.4; Raymond Boyd, 3-4-33.5; Raymond Harmon, 3-4-32.5; Bill Harris, 2-5-28.1; Orval Cross, 1-6-30.4.

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CLASS G — Lester Hite, 7-0-44.1; Loman Tumlin, 5-2-40.4; Henry Rollins, 4-3-36.5; Gus Peterson, 4-3-36.4; Edwin Ehemann, 3-4-35.6; Melvin Rollins, 3-4-34.9; Herman Oney, 2-5-30.2; John Needles, 0-7-27.3.

CLASS H — Earl Ritchie, 6-1-32.9; Paul Finnefrock, 6-1-24.8; Edward Holston, 4-3-27.9; Anthony Limle, 4-3-21.6; Ben Wiggins, 3-4-24.5; Otis Whitt, 3-4-21.8; Tom Vanderuff, 2-5-20.2; Charles Myers, 0-7-14.9.

CLASS I — Mike Kinkead, 5-0-29.2; Sam Nichols, 4-1-23.1; Brickies Douglas, 2-3-26; Lloyd Douglas, 2-3-21.4; Bill Kinkead, 2-3-21.3; Frankie Douglas, 0-5-16.4.

WOMEN'S CLASS — Janet Reno, 5-0-49.6; Jean Myers, 4-1-45.9; Ruth Kirk, 2-3-41.1; Lorna Reno, 2-3-36.2; Avella Brown, 1-4-30.3; T. Douglas, 0-5-8.4.

ANNUAL CARTHAGE, ILL FALL TOURNAMENT, SEPT. 30

The Carthage Horseshoe Club will host their Annual Fall Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Jaycee Courts located at the west end of Carthage, 111.

There will be six classes for men and one class for women. Three trophies will be awarded in each class. Qualifying score and entry fee of $5.00 must be turned in by 9:30 a.m. on tournament date. Tournament manager is Chalmer McClain, Carthage, 111. 62321. Ph. 217-357-3427.

ANNUAL MONMOUTH OPEN — SEPT. 10 — MONMOUTH, ILL.

The annual Monmouth open will be staged at the Monmouth park courts in Monmouth, Illinois on Sunday, September 10 starting at 9:30 a.m. Entry fee will be $6.00 and will be limited to the FIRST 48 players. Players may send in scores to Bob St. George, 622 North "A" St., Monmouth, 111. 61462 or bring them on day of meet. Deadline for qualifying is 9 a.m. Sunday morning. There will be a lunch stand at courtside.

NEW DATE FOR GEM SUBURBAN MEET SEPT. 2—ROCKFORD, ILL.

The new date for the Gem Suburban Open at Rockford, Illinois is September 2, 12:30 p.m. sharp. Open to first 36 players. Pre-register by sending entry to Bill Wallschlager, 4730 South Main St., Rockford, 111. 61102 or phone 1-815-963-2497 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. All players must be on the grounds by 11 a.m. except those that are pre-registered and their score turned in, they have until 12 o'clock, after that they will be replaced. Six 6 man classes with 3 trophies for each class, cash for last three places.

3rd ANNUAL MOUNTAIN, WISCONSIN OPEN - AUG. 12-13

The 3rd annual Mountain, Wisconsin Open will be held at the new Community Building at Highways 32 and 64 on August 12 and 13. There are 13 new clay courts. $1600 in prize money is offered plus 1st and 2nd place trophies. 8-man round robin. $100 Class A. first; $35.00 Class B 1st; $17.00 Class C 1st. All other classes and places receive cash. Men's, Ladies' and Juniors trophies only. Send qualifying score of 100 shoes to Swen Bowman, Rte. #1, Mountain, Wisconsin 54149 or phone 715-276-6863 by July 24th.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 GALESBURG, ILL INVITATIONAL WON BY GLEN HENTON

Glen (Red) Henton of Maquoketa, Iowa, 2nd in last year's World Tournament, won the 18th Invitational at Lincoln Park, Galesburg, 111. July 4th Mr. Henton was undefeated. Harold Darnold of Burlington, Iowa came in 2nd, beaten only by Mr. Henton.

In the B class, Paul Jensen, Warren County Champion, was undefeated. In Class C, Mr. Hilton was undefeated. In Class D, Mongerson from Taylor Ridge was 1st. In Class E, Green from Springfield, Illinois was undefeated.

CLASS A — R. Henton, 5-0-76.2; H. Darnold, 4-1-73.7; S. Jackson, 2-3-61.3; J. Law, 3-2-71.1; C. VanDusen, 1-4-65.8; B. Darnold, 0-5-51.0.

CLASS B — P. Jensen, 5-0; R. Phillips, 4-1; D. Swank, 3-2; B. Neville, 2-3; H. Durrette, 1-4; F. Hammitt, 0-5.

CLASS C — Hilton, 5-0; Gillespie, 3-2; Les Long, 3-2; Ellinger, 2-3; Heaton, 2-3; C. Taylor, 0-5.

CLASS D — Mongerson, 4-1; Stanzeland, 4-1; Torbeck, 3-2; M. Durrette, 2-3; Rassmusen, 1-4; Switzer, 1-4.

CLASS E — Green, 5-0; Keltner, 4-1; Killip, 3-2; Rollan, 2-3; Forner, 1-4; Carter, 0-5.

PHIL ZOZZARO WINS AAU MASTERS TITLE AT NEWARK, N.J. CLASS A — Phil Zozzaro, Little Falls, 4-1-58.8; Bill Kolb, Belleville, 3-2-54.4; Bill Herrmann, Clark, 3-2-50.4; Al

Ward, Metcong, 2-3-56.4; Tom Skinner, E. Orange, 2-3-52.8; Ed Severs, Vineland, 1-4-48.8.

CLASS B — Joe Hickey, Nutley, 6-1-49.1; Ted Lewis, Millville, 5-2-44.9; LeRoy Knotts, Linden, 4-3-40.9; Claude White, E. Orange, 3-4-43.1; Jim Reed, Oldwick, 3-4-40.3; Al Ravencraft, Newark, 3-4-38.3; Vince Yannetti, Bound Brook, 3-4-37.4; Jim Burd, Califon, 1-6-36.9.

CLASS C — Ray Shober, Newfield, 7-0-42.2; John Dykstra, Englewood, 5-2-35.1; Lorenzo Cimirro, Pattenberg, 4-3-32.3; Dixon Deranek, Rahway, 4-3-30.8; Lester Gravely, Bridgeton, 3-4-36.2; Vince DeMicco, Cranford, 3-4-31.7; Al Price, Roselle Park, 1-6-26.3; Wayne Harrison, Califon, 1-6-18.2.

CLASS D — Nick Simile, Maplewood, 6-2-30.7; Frank Corduan, Union, 6-2-34.2; Jim Furman, Lake Hiawatha, 5-3-33.0; Bob Turner, Bridgeton, 5-3-32.0; Cecil Stiles, Kenilworth, 5-3-25.2; Joe Fritts, Washington, 4-4-29.5; Lou Polizzi, Vineland, 2-6-25.5; Frank Hillbrandt, Kenilworth, 2-6-21.5; Hank Leonhard, Wycoff, 1-7-20.2.

BREWER IN 7 STRAIGHT WINS FOR OKLAHOMA OPEN TITLE

With visiting pitchers from Texas and Kansas to join with Oklahoma pitchers, the Oklahoma Open got under way on June 3rd at Noble, Oklahoma. Charles Brewer was the win-ner of this annual event with Bud Hamilton as runnerup. Janet Walrod won the Ladies class while Eddie Posey won top spot in the Junior division.

CLASS A — Charles Brewer, 7-0-54.0; Bud Hamilton, 6-1-61.4; Homer Cain, 4-3-39.1; Gerald Kahle, 3-4-50.9; Don Walrod, 3-4-50.3; Buford Rhodes, 2-5-49.7; Larry Fordyce, 2-5-42.3; Pat Fitzmorris, 1-6-40.6.

CLASS B — Charles Posey, 6-1-45.1; Marvin Reheis, 6-1-43.4; Jeff Gaston, 4-3-38.9; Alfred Walker, 3-4-38.3; Alva Carruth, 3-4-37.4; Charles Bailey, 3-4-29.1; Cecil Madden, 2-5-37.7. Bill Estes, 1-6-32.0.

CLASS C — Glen Morris, 5-1-41.6; Louis Snively, 5-1-30.4; Nolan Morris, 3-2-31.2; Bobby Williams, 2-3-33.2; Willard Brahkage, 2-3-29.6; Larry Clark, 0-5-24.4.

CLASS D — David Cheyne, 6-1-30.3; Ray Hammond, 6-1-23.4; Lloyd LeBaron, 5-2-24.9; Clarence Leavengood, 4-3-25.4; Dave Penwell, 3-4-19.7; Tim Snively, 2-5-17.1; Melvin Morris, 1-6-10.0; Jim Huddleston, 1-6-4.9.

WOMEN — Janet Walrod, 4-0-26.9; Alice Mullen, 3-1-27.5; Deanie Reheis, 2-2-20.3; Ginger Cain, 1-3-13.7; Raymona LeBaron, 0-4-7.8.

BOYS — Eddie Posey, 4-0; Jr. Hammond, 3-1; Jody Madden, 2-2; Lynn Madden, 1-3; Randy Hammond, 0-4.

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In Memoriam The Minnesota Gopher State Horseshoe Pitcher's Association is saddened by the death of

Arthur J. Cumming, 68, of Minneapolis, member of the Minn. Horseshoe Hall of Fame. He was State champion in 1926. In 1926 he tied for 4th place in the National Tournament at

St. Petersburg, Florida, defeating Putt Mosswau, forcing him into a playoff with Frank Jackson, who won the title.

Art was a member of the Minneapolis Bowling Hall of Fame, also a great softball pitcher. He is survived by his wife, Ruth and a son and daughter.

7th ANNUAL CENTRALIA, ILLINOIS LABOR DAY OPEN

The annual Centralia Labor Day Tournament will be held at Centralia, 111. on Sept. 4, 1978. There will be 6 mens classes and juniors and women. Classes C, D, F will pitch at 9:30 a.m. and classes A, B, E will pitch immediately following the morning classes. Also the juniors and women will pitch in the afternoon. Entry fees are $5.00. Deadline is August 26, 1978. Send all 50 shoes score to Paul O. Gibson, 432 S. Hickory St., Centralia, 111. 62801 or phone (618) 533-2110. (Notice address has changed from last year.)

CORNBELT OPEN — AUG. 20 — BURLINGTON, IOWA

The 25th anniversary Cornbelt Open tournament will be held on the Crapo park courts at Burlington, Iowa, 2 South on Main Street, on Sunday, August 20. Bill Vandegriff of Fairfield, Iowa is the defending champion. Deadline for entry is 10 a.m. CDST. This is an NHPA sanc-tioned tournament. Top 48 players. Eight 6-man classes on clay courts. All other 6-man classes will be on portable courts. Entry fee for men $5.00; Ladies $2.00; Juniors $1.00. Trophies and cash and merchandise for top 4 in each class. Also special awards. Free cake and coffee.

ANNUAL ROBINSON OPEN - SEPT. 9 - ROBINSON, ILL

The annual Robinson Open tournament will be held September 9 at the City park courts in Robinson, Illinois. There will be four classes with trophies given to top three places. Classes B and D will start at 10 a.m. sharp. Classes A and C will follow at approx. 2 p.m. Entry fee $5.00. Be at courts at 9 a.m. First 48 entries will be accepted. Contact H.B. Livengood, 712 Cross St., Robinson, 111. 62454 or phone 618-544-8574.

COLCHESTER, ILLINOIS OPEN SET FOR SEPTEMBER 2

The annual Colchester Open will be held at the Argyle park courts in Colchester, Illinois on Saturday, September 2. Entry fee is $5.00 at game time. All players must report at 9:30 a.m. Three trophies will be awarded in each class. We are making efforts so that all can play. Con-tact Joe Hightower, Colchester, 111. 62326. Phone 309-776-4887.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 ELMONT, VA. OPEN TITLE WON BY ZADROGA OF PENNA.

Cecil Monday had the high game of the tournament with 85 Floyd Hix and Cecil Phelps filled in for Paul Miller and Gary Austin on Sunday and the percentage shown is combined.

The Elmont Club would like to thank all who participated, kept score or helped in any way with our tournament. We look forward to seeing you all at our Fall Open on September 30 and October 1, 1978.

MEN'S A CLASS — Al Zadroga, 7-0-72.4; Cecil Monday, 6-1-73.2; Alvin Perry, 5-2-67.3; Clyde Martin, 4-3-52.8; Bob Dean, 2-5-55.9; Paul Miller, 2-5-49.5; Gary Austin, 1-6-41.8; Glen Sebring, 1-6-40.1.

MEN'S B CLASS — Phil Law, 7-0-57.8; Elwood Smith, 5-2-49.5; Floyd Hix, Jr., 5-2-45.8; Cecil Phelps, 4-3-47.1; Claude Painter, 4-3-43.8; Fred Blankenship, 2-5-34.6; Dean Routon, 1-6-20.5; Herman Torrence, 0-7-25.0.

MEN'S C CLASS — Tom Coppedge, 7-0-39.8; Tom Painter, 6-1-38.4; Red Britten, 5-2-34.8; Stan Abel I, 4-3-26.6; Louis Walls, 3-4-26.4; Bill Pinney, 2-5-27.6; G. Layton, 1-6-16.8; Jesse Grimm, 0-7-9.2.

MEN'S D CLASS — Corley Steinspring, 5-0-18.0; Joe Sparks, 4-1-16.4; Carl Staton, 3-2-21.1; J. Layton, 2-3-20.5; Joe Ramos, 1-4-10.2; Jim Humphries, Forfeit.

LADIES CLASS — Juanita Phelps, 3-1-60.3; Cindy Dean, 1-3-55.6.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION

FERNANDO ISAIS OPEN — Ronnie Simmons, Bellflower, 7-0-69.6; Ralph Randall, Barstow, 6-1-65.2; Jerry Schneider, Whittier, 6-1-64.2; John Balzer, Santa Ana, 5-2-57.4; Charles Tucker, San Diego, 4-2-52.3; Eston Brown, Anaheim, 4-2-52.2; Arnie Mortenson, Glendale, 3-3-51.4; Art Amador, Los Alamitos, 3-3-45.1; Harold Slagg, On-tario, 2-4-47.0; Bob Thompson, Orange, 2-4-44.3; Louis Mahlstedt, Los Angeles, 1-5-47.7; Lyle Cottington, Sun City, 1-5-33.2; Walter R. Williams, Sr., Chino, 0-6-35.2; Wally Shipley, Orange, 0-6-33.3.

SOUTH GATE «B' OPEN — Eston Brown, Anaheim, 9-1-54.5; Don Hanes, New MExico, 8-2-46.7; Ray Silva Jr., Santa Barbara, 7-3-46.5; Williams, Walter R. Jr., (left handed), 7-3-44.9; Louis Mahlstedt, Los Angeles, 6-4-47.4; Ernie Knorp, Goleta, 5-5-46.3; Charles Tucker, San Diego, 4-6-44.8; Harold Slagg, Ontario, 3-7-40.3; Gerry Kloepfer, Yucaipa, 3-7-36.7; Art Amador, Los Alamitos, 3-7-35.3; Louis Strauss, Lomita, Forfeit.

SAM HAIGH DOUBLES — Gerry Kloepfer—Earl Hogan, 7-1; Jo Vickery—Steve Lybarger, 6-2; Ralph Randall—Doug Schmidt, 6-1; Dorothy McAllister—Jack Stahlheber, 5-2; Charles Everhart—Jim Hudson, 5-2; Heman Standard—Mel Lingenfelter, 4-3; Jim Weeks—Don Tutich, 4-3; Bob Schmidt—Jim Dow, 4-3; Ken Vickery—Bob Challenger, 3-4; Wally Shipley—Harold Slagg, 3-4; Lyle Cottington—Harry Morse, 3-4; Walter Ray Williams Sr.—Don McClaferty, 3-4; Clyde Herren—George Rodocker, 3-4; Mike Vickery—Don McAllister, 2-5; Walter Ray Williams Jr.—Ross Faulkner, 0-7.

SOUTH GATE 'E' OPEN — Bob Schmidt, Corona, 5-1-41.5; Chuck Beasley, Ventura, 5-1-35.4; Lyle Cottington, Sun City, 5-1-35.1; Stewart Snyder, No. Calif., 5-1-36.1; Erwin Klessig, Lynwood, 5-1-27.8; Jim Hudson, Burbank, 4-2-36.9; Walter Williams, Sr., Chino, 4-2-35.5; Earl Hogan, San Bernardino, 4-2-34.0; Frank Morales, Santa Barbara, 4-2-31.2; Jim Dow, Glendale, 4-2-30.3; Shipley, Wally, Orange, 3-3-34.5; Boyce Miller, San Clemente, 3-3-33.1; Charles Abblett, Simi Valley, 3-3-31.9; Marlin Goodyear, Ojai, 2-4-29.0; Don McAllister, Colton, 2-4-26.7; Don Tutich, Alhambra, 2-4-23.0; Ted Stratton, Rosemead, 2-4-19.3; Ross Faulkner, Huntington Park, 1-5-18.7; Ralph Alvine, Chula Vista, 0-6-19.2; Earl Kerr, Anaheim, (left handed), Anaheim, Ray Silva, Sr., Santa Barbara, Forfeit.

WOMEN'S HANDICAP OPEN - Betsie Mauney, Chula Vista, 5-0-39.6; Dorothy McAllister, Colton, 4-1-36.9; Marilyn Hanes, New Mexico, 3-2-36.6; Joe Vickery, Riverside, 2-3-41.8; Pat Silva, Santa Barbara, 1-4-11.2; Cindy Williams, Chino, 0-5-16.8.

VERSAILLES, ILL. OPEN TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 16

Sid Logsdon of Versailles, 111. announces the annual Versailles, 111. Open to be held at the courts in the Versailles city park on Saturday, September 16. Entry fee will be $5.00 with Classes A and B paying an extra fee of $2.00. All players must be signed up by 11 a.m. Bring 50-shoe qualifying score or qualify at courts before 11 a.m. 4 classes. Send score to Sid Logsdon, Versailles, 111. 62378.

16 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 TOM BEST & SONS OPEN — LEWES, DELAWARE

The Southern Delaware Horseshoe Pitcher's Association received its charter on May 19, 1978 and held the first N.H.B.A. Tournament played in Delaware's history on June 25, 1978.

Our first tournament was a doubles match of 7 games and 52 shoes pitched in each game. For a starter, it was a success, thanks to the pitchers from the Denton, Md. and the Wicomico County Horseshoe Club of Salisbury, Md., for coming over to pitch and helping us to get off to a good start.

CLASS A — Bud Graves, Lewes, Del. and Jeff Layton, Denton, Md., 7-0; Willard Sammons, Seaford, Del. and Bill Taylor, Snow Hill, Md., 6-1; Kennard Holden, Ridgely, Md. and John Walls, Lewes, Del., 3-4; Parker Sturgiss, Fruitland, Md. and Sturgiss, Fruitland, Md. and Lester Carroll, Salisbury, Md., 2-5.

CLASS B — Jack Blades, Cardova, Md. and Galen Crummett, Seaford, Del., 5-2; Lewis Walls, Denton, Md. and Bill Graves, Lewes, Del., 4-3; Kenneth Mitchell, Lewes, Del. and Ralph Saul, Lewes, Del., 1-6; Jim Cagle, Lewes, Del. and George Layton, Denton, Md., 0-7.

CLASS A was settled in storybook fashion as both teams came into the seventh and final game, 6-0. Then in a head to head match, it was won by Bud Graves and Jeff Layton, 35-34 over Willard Sammons and Bill Taylor. Our club wants to thank John "Jack" Taylor, Tournament Director of the Wicomico County Horseshoe Club, who came up to watch and ended up working and keeping us straight on our first tournament. Thanks a whole lot, Jack.

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The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 DAVIS SWEEPS PORTLAND, ORE. ROSE FESTIVAL OPEN

The annual Rose Festival Open was held with its usual excitement on two contrasting days. Saturday's pitching was interrupted several times by showers and was saved only by the court covers which kept the clay pits dry enough to pitch in. On the other hand, Sunday was a beautiful day with sunshine being enjoyed by all. Many thanks to Daisy Chapelle, Barbara Chapelle, Oneta Otnes and others for doing the clerical work and to Bill Hulshof for his hot coffee. The volunteer work of the score keepers was excellent which made for minimum effort for the local officers to run the tournament.

Lowell Davis won the tournament with a clean sweep defeating Bob West in the last game after being behind 21 to 40. Bob finished second with a 9-2 record and a 74% tournament. He is coming back well after last year's injury. Bob's other loss was to Barry Chappelle when he lost two perfect ringers when ahead 49 to 45. Barry finished 3rd. Lauren Hill started on a comeback trail with a 62.5% tournament to win class B in a playoff with Jim Alexander. Jim got left in the 49 hole by Pete Zumaran in the last game to force the playoff.

Willard Limbaugh, a newcomer, pitched steady horseshoes to capture Class C. Bill Dolan, Frank Ruebaugh and Jack Stryker had lifetime bests to win their clases. Tom J. Worthington won class E and Sigrid Jones beat Frances Phillips in a playoff for the Women's crown.

CLASS A — Lowell Davis, Creswell, 11-0-72.0; Bob West, Scappoose, 9-2-74.5; Barry Chappelle, Portland, 9-2-71.0; John Pratt, Scappoose, 7-4-65.3; Ridge Leggett, Roseburg, 6-5-70.9; Ed Fishel, Neilton, Wn., 6-5-69.8; Cletus Chapelle, Portland, 6-5-68.2; Dysart Brooks, Woodburn, 5-6-64.2; Art Sperber, Bremerton, Wn., 4-7-64.3; Howard Peterson, Portland, 2-9-61.5; Ron Miller, Woodburn, 1-10-55.4; Vic Joyner, Philomath, 0-11-50.1.

CLASS B — Lauren Hill, Corbett, 10-1-62.5; Jim Alexander, Ridgefield, Wn., 9-2-56.4; Bernie Martell, Portland, 7-3-57.6; Chuck Ball, Portland, 6-4-50.7; Oliver Hartzell, Bothel Wn., 4-6-45.2; Ken Leatherman, Portland, 4-6-43.2; Esthel Benner, Salem, 3-7-44.4; Cliff Parr, Portland, 3-7-42.0; Bill Hulshof, Portland, 2-8-39.1; Vernon Wanless, McMinnville, 0-10-36.8.

CLASS C - Willard Limbaugh, Springfield, 7-0-50.7; Clyde Riley, North Plains, 6-1-49.4; Les Andrews, Battleground, Wn., 5-2-41.0; Len Christensen, Harrisburg, 3-4-32.5; Willard Hufschmid, Portland, 3-4-31.1; Elmer Otnes, Oregon City, 2-5-34.5; Burt Wells, Portland, 1-6-33.2; Ray Schiedler, Silverton, 1-6-29.8.

CLASS D — Bill Dolan, Gladstone, 7-0-46.7; Jim Jones, LaGrande, 5-2-38.1; Bob Sletten, Vancouver, Wn., 5-2-35.3; Otis Wilcox, Hermiston, 3-4-36.9; Ellis West, Seattle, Wn., 3-4-32.4; Russ Ball, Portland, 2-5-31.4; Lyle Meuret, Everett, Wn., 2-5-31.2; Jim Kosterman, Vancouver, Wn., 1-6-35.1.

CLASS E — Tom J. Worthington, Yakima, Wn., 7-0-33.7; Wayne Jones, LaGrande, 6-1-34.7; Ray Whittington, Salem, 4-3-26.3; Don Weinberg, Portland, 3-4-30.4; Bill Frison, Portland, 3-4-28.7; Ed Taylor, LaGrande, 2-5-23.7; C. Christensen, Harrisburg, 2-5-21.1; Henry McGrew, Albany, 1-6-26.4.

CLASS F - Frank Ruebush, Myrtle Creek, 6-1-39.5; Neil Sweezy, Salem, 5-2-33.3; Dick Speer, Portland, 5-2-27.2; Barney Root, Myrtle Creek, 3-4-26.8; Lyle Andrews, Vancouver, Wn., 3-4-23.8; Tom W. Worthington, Spokane, Wn., 3-4-23.4; Toi Saarl, Aberdeen, Wn., 2-5-19.5; Art Bionda, Portland, 1-6-18.3.

CLASS G — Jack Stryker, Portland, 5-0-33.9; Charles Tapper, Kent, Wash., 4-1-34.9; Chuck Peden, Portland, 2-3-26.7; Joe Kurth, Ridgefield, Wn., 2-3-18.1; Wayne Maag., Portland, 2-3-16.5; Leo Connolly, Eugene, 0-5-10.4.

WOMEN'S CLASS — Sigrid Jones, La Grande, 5-1-41.3; Frances Phillips, Dallas, 4-2-53.0; Ethel Davis, Creswell, 3-2-22.8; Phyllis Joyner, Philomath, 2-3-35.2; Jean Christensen, Harrisburg, 2-3-10.0; Phyllis Wanless, McMinnville, 0-5-12.5.

IOWA HAWKEYE ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS

BOON OPEN - MEMORIAL PARK - 6-4-78 - CLASS A - Bill Vandegriff, Fairfield, 5-0-69.0; Wally Uhlig, Anita, 4-1-59.5; George Whitlatch, Altoona, 2-3-50.3; Don Prottsman, Mt. Pleasant, 2-3-47.0; Marion Lange, Ankeny, 2-3-59.8; John Roberts, Hartford, 0-5-34.0.

CLASS B — Myron Aikman, Denisa, 4-1-46.9; Virgil Williams, Boone, 3-2-47.0; Francis Edwards, Newell, 3-2-42.5; Carroll Cone, Storm Lake, 2-3-39.9; Ed Whitehead, Cedar Rapids, 2-3-39.7; Harold Vehrs, Manning, 1-4-33.4.

CLASS C — Wayne Totten, Webster City, 5-0-34.7; Russell Bricker, Earlham, 3-2-31.6; Walter Ross, Boone, 2-3-31.3; Lee Stadtlander, Cedar Rapids, 2-3-37.2; Henry Erickson, Nevada, 2-3-33.7; Nick Baedaro, Des Moines, 1-4-34.9.

18 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 IOWA TOURNAMENTS — (Continued)

CLASS D — Ray Weigel, Boone, 5-1-36.1; Danny Sease, Des Moines, 5-1-36.8; Walter Clark, Des Moines, 4-2-38.1; Bob Marx, Cedar Rapids, 3-3-25.7; Lewis Tarbox, Olin, 2-4-26.4; Joe Welcher, Osceola, 1-5-27.7; Larry Anderson, Carlisle, 1-5-27.3.

CLASS E — Bob Sproston, Mt. Vernon, 5-1-40.2; Ray Lyon, Birmingham, 5-1-33.4; Leonard Williams, New Sharon, 3-3-37.7; John Brown, Des Moines, 3-3-32.3; Garland Hutton, Mo., 2-4-28.5; Bill McNace, Boone, 2-4-24.5; Harry Savage, Des Moines, 1-5-24.2.

CLASS F — E. Andrews, Boone, 5-1-25.8; Cliff Kenney, Maxwell, 5-1-38.3; Farrell Foster, Des Moines, 4-2-31.6; Dick Walker, Mo., 3-3-30.6; Earl Standley, Des Moines, 2-4-23.0; Harold Davidson, Boone, 1-5-21.1; Bob McNace, Boone, 1-5-21.5.

CLASS G — Chet Foster, Des Moines, 5-1-25.9; Elton Marquis, Gowrie, 4-2-22.8; Carl Clement, Newton, 4-2-22.0; Bill Carroll, Des Moines, 3-3-23.4; Dick Huitt, Des Moines, 3-3-19.7; Bob Ricker, Chariton, 1-5-19.1; Paul Amick, Ft. Dodge, 1-5-18.8.

CLASS H — Calvin Ellis, Ft. Dodge, 5-1-28.7; MarvinStracke, Dawson, 5-1-25.6; John Estlund, LeHigh, 4-2-27.2; Stuart Burns, Des Moines, 3-3-13.4; Mel Anderson, Ft. Dodge, 2-4-13.0; Glen Rouse, West Des Moines, 1-5-12.4; Ron Roberts, DeSota, 1-5-12.4.

JUNIOR BOYS — Paul Roberts, Hartford, 4-0-71.9; Shayne Marquis, Gowrie, 3-1-43.8; Kevin Cone, StormLake, 2-2-57.6; Danny Roberts, DeSota, 1-3-16.4; Paul Clark, Des Moines, 0-4-4.0.

LADIES — Myrna Edwards, Newell, 3-0-31.6; Sue Burns, Des Moines, 2-1-36.4; Linda Carroll, Des Moines, 1-2-8.1; Sheila Burns, Des Moines, 0-3-5.6.

LeMARS OPEN SINGLES — JUNE 3rd & 4th — CLASS A — Ken Garner, Nebr., 5-0-55.7; Armand Brown, Akron, 3-2-50.8; LaVerne Fickbohn, So. Dak., 2-3-46.1; Marls Goodrich, Merrill, 2-3-49.6; Ken Schorg, Remsen, 2-3-49.0; Chester Anderson, Storm Lake, 1-4-41.0.

CLASS B — James Winthers, Rolfe, 6-1-42.5; Ed Zinn, Hartley, 5-2-40.5; Bob Bjorkgren, Cleghorn, 4-3-38.5; Oscar Wilson, Marathon, 4-3-34.0; Henry Dirks, LeMars, 3-4-41.7; Alwayne Oetken, LeMars, 3-4-37.1; Wayne Wiseman, Sioux Falls, 2-5-35.7; Geo. Engelmann, Storm Lake, 1-6-29.7.

CLASS C — Dennis Kjose, So. Dak., 6-1-39.4; Kevin Stough, Storm Lake, 5-2-30.8; Jim Paulin, Merrill, 5-2-32.2; Ernest Bake, So. Dak., 4-3-29.1; Louie Trinen, Remsen, 4-3-23.7; Lloyd Carstensen, Sioux City, 3-4-27.4; Geo. Morgan, Sioux City, 2-5-29.1; Bruce Taylor, Sioux City, 0-7-24.5.

CLASS D — Malcolm Schiemann, Sioux Falls, 7-0-38.8; Chester Specht, Clegehorn, 6-1-36.0; Marlow Neuberger, So. Dak., 5-2-29.4; Ron Livermore, Sioux City, 4-3-18.2; Chuck Dawdy, Sioux City, 3-4-16.5; Len Garret-son, Sioux City, 2-5-16.2; Gene Rissell, Sioux City, 1-6-13.1; Jim Dawdy, Sioux City, 0-7-11.7.

CHARLES CITY OPEN - CHARLES CITY, IOWA - 6-4-78 - CLASS A - Wilbert Foelske, Denver, 3-2-52.5; Ralph Simon, Waterloo, 3-2-54.0; Richard Proctor, Unionville, 3-2-50.0; Leo Buell, Iowa City, 3-2-49.7; Byron Hafner, Letts, 2-3-48.8; Leo Marth, Charles City, 1-4-42.4; Class A 50 shoe playoff — Wilbert Foelske, 115; Ralph Simon, 101; Richard Proctor, 97; Leo Buell, 85.

CLASS B — Arnold hanson, Osage, 5-0-44.5; Ernie Soland, Decorah, 3-2-37.0; Owen Simmons, Nashua, 3-2-38.5; Jake Davis, Columbus City, 2-3-42.8; Marvin Engstler, Garner, 2-3-32.9; Kermit Hoick, Kanawha, 0-5-23.1.

CLASS C — Don Marx, Cedar Rapids, 5-0-41.7; Dave Tyler, Maxwell, 3-2-36.7; Art Nelson, Charles City, 3-2-33.9; Glenn Greenzweig, Charles City, 2-3-29.6; Toby Karlin, Charles City, 2-3-28.2; Clarence Spier, Waverly, 0-5-21.9.

CLASS D — Carl Leistikow, Decorah, 4-1-39.4; Virgil Hoel, Floyd, 3-2-27.3; Tim Simon, Waterloo, 2-3-24.5; Curtiss Zieman, Luana, 2-3-29.9; Leslie Hottle, Iowa City, 2-3-26.7; Lester Bean, Charles City, 2-3-25.2.

CLASS E — Cliff Bucknell, Charles City, 5-0-32.4; Maynard Newhouse, Decorah, 3-2-29.1; James Hudson, Mason City, 3-2-30.4; Pat Simon, Waterloo, 2-3-30.2; Carl Arndt, Charles City, 1-4-26.8; Ray DeMerritt, Charles City, 1-4-22.2.

CLASS F — Ole Lauden, Thornton, 4-0-35.4.; Alvin Johnson, Kanawha, 3-1-27.7; Jim Meyer, Mason City, 2-2-23.8; Ralph Crawford, Columbus Jet., 1-3-13.8; Ingeman Teslow, Decorah, 0-4-22.8.

CLASS G — Clayton Hall, Charles City, 2-0-24.1; Dorence Lauden, Minn., 1-1-20.8; Jim Hunn, Charles City, 0-2-4.5.

BURLINGTON OPEN — JUNE 11 - CLASS A - Harold Darnold, Burlington, 5-0-74.1; Bill Vandegriff, Fairfield, 4-1-69.0; John Law, III., 3-2-59.8; Art Hampton, Iowa City, 2-3-63.1; Stoney Jackson, Burlington, 1-4-58.2; Ross Sornberger, III., 0-5-50.0.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 IOWA TOURNAMENTS — (Continued)

CLASS B — Don Prottsman, Mt. Pleasant, 5-0-59.1; Byron Hafner, Letts, 3-2-54.3; Leo Buell, Iowa City, 3-2-55.5; Richard Proctor, Unionville, 2-3-49.6; Don Trafford, Davenport, 2-3-46.1; Larry Davis, Batavia, 0-5-36.1.

CLASS C — Roger Baldwin, Clarence, 4-1-49.1; Madeoleo Blake, Letts, 4-1-53.7; Ed Whitehead, Cedar Rapids, 3-2-42.8; Virgil Williams, Boone, 2-3-48.5; Jerry Davis, Fairfield, 1-4-42.1; Bill Burgess, Ottumwa, 1-4-36.8.

CLASS D — Larry Bender, Iowa City, 4-1-46.0; Charlie Foxx, Ottumwa, 4-1-39.5; Harry Anderson, III., 3-2-40.1; Max Hoffman, Oxford, 2-3-39.7; Faye Pierce, West Des Moines, 2-3-37.1; Jake Davis, Columbus City, 0-5-37.0.

CLASS E — Donnie Burgess, Ottumwa, 4-1-37.8; Lee Junk, III., 4-1-29.5; Paul Mongerson, Davenport, 3-2-33.3; Fred Lehrman, Cedar Rapids, 2-3-29.3; Harry Hegarty, Stanwood, 2-3-24.8; Raymond Lyon, Birmingham, 0-5-31.3.

CLASS F — Ernie Von Behren, Mechanicsville, 4-1-28.7; Art Berkenpas, Lisbon, 4-1-28.9; Leslie Hottle, Iowa City, 4-1-33.7; Jim Jackson, New London, 2-3-30.8; Phil Carlisle, Ottumwa, 1-4-24.0; Ronald Fromm, Medeopolis, 0-5-18.8.

CLASS G — Bob Porter, III., 2-1-25.3; Howard Zihlman, Brighton, 2-1-19.4; P. Clark, unknown, 1-2-20.6; Ralph Crawford, Columbus Jet., 1-2-16.8.

LADIES — Ann Darnold, Burlington, 2-0-8.1; Regina Hoffman, Oxford, 0-2-1.6.

JUNIOR BOYS — Joe Hoffman, Oxford, 3-1-18.4; Jerry Weston, Oxford, 2-2-18.6; Kevin McCoy, Oxford, 1-3-11.3.

OSTRANDER OPEN — AUG. 17-18-19-20 — OSTRANDER, OHIO

The annual Ostrander Open tournament will be held at the club courts in Ostrander, Ohio on August 17, 18, 19, 20. There will be six-man classes with two trophies given in each class. Entry fee will be $6.00 and should be sent to John Hodges, 494 Hodges Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015; or John Byers, 949 Burnt Pond Road, Ostrander, Ohio 43061. Ringer percentage with fee before August 12.

NEW JERSEY STATE WON BY SCHULTZ CLASS A — Joe Schultz, Brentwood, L.I., 7-0-74.2; Ed Severs, Vineland, N.J., 4-3-55.7; Phil Zozzaro, Little Falls,

N.J., 4-3-53.1; Claude White, E. Orange, N.J., 4-3-45.7; Bill Maclntyre, Middlesex, N.J., 3-4-51.7; Bob Bishe, Cranford, N.J., 3-4-50.3; Jim Reed, Oldwick, N.J., 2-5-45.1; Ted Lewis, Millville, N.J., 1-6-37.7.

CLASS B — Dixon Deranek, Rahway, N.J., 4-2-38.3; Jim Burd, Califon, N.J., 4-2-40.0; Al Beebe, Millville, N.J., 4-2-35.7; Henry Leonhard, Wycoff, N.J., 0-6-21.3.'

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20 The Horseshoe Pitchers News Digest/August, 1978 SCHULTZ TOPS GATTONE SILVER DOLLAR OPEN (N.J.)

CLASS A — Joe Schultz, Brentwood, L.I., 6-1-68.5; Art Tyson, Mt. Vernon, N.Y., 5-2-63.1; Grant Powers, Baltimore, Md., 4-3-60.8; Bob Sutton, Mineola, L.I., 4-3-56.0; Lou Stines, Queenes, N.Y., 3-4-70.8; Dale Carson, Baltimore, Md., 3-4-57.7; Al Cherry, Plainfield, N.J., 2-5-49.1; Bill Maclntyre, Middlesex, N.J., 1-6-44.0.

CLASS B — Bill Herrmann, Clark, N.J., 5-2-53.1; Ed Severs, Vineland, N.J., 5-2-52.5; Phil Zozzaro, Little Falls, N.J., 4-3-42.2; Les Hiebler, Baltimore, Md., 4-3-38.5; Willard Sammons, Seaford, Del., 3-4-43.4; Del Fithian, Bridgeton, N.J., 3-4-43.1; Bill Kolb, Belleville, N.J., 2-5-39.1; Jim Reed, Oldwick, N.J., 2-5-34.5.

CLASS C — Claude White, E. Orange, N.J., 7-0-44.5; Ray Shober, Newfield, N.J., 6-1-39.4; Owen McAteer, Upper Falls, Md., 5-2-37.4; Lou Shields, Fairless Hills, Pa., 4-3-36.2; LeRoy Knotts, Linden,N.J., 2-5-28.8; Vince Yannetti, Bound Brook, N.J., 2-5-28.5; Richard Wilson, Stewartstown, Pa., 1-6-24.8; Al Price, Roselle Park, N.J., 1-6-24.6.

CLASS D — Bob Turner, Bridgeton, N.J., 7-0-34.2; Ernest Atkinson Jr., Pasadena, Md., 5-2-33.4; Lester Gravely, Bridgeton, N.J., 4-3-36.0; Ernest Atkinson Sr., Pasadena, Md., 4-3-34.8; Wayne Harrison, Califon, N.J., 4-3-24.8; Al Beebe, Millville, N.J., 3-4-33.4; Lou Polizzi, Vineland, N.J., 1-6-23.1; Harry Schmidt, Jersey City, N.J., 0-7-16.5.

PRUIKSMA EASY WINNER IN MIDDLESEX, N.J. MEMORIAL CLASS A — Walt Pruiksma, Clifton, N.J., 7-0-64.3; Ed Severs, Vineland, N.J., 4-3-55.1; Bill Herrmann, Clark, N.J.,

4-3-54.0; Al Ward, Netcong, N.J., 4-3-51.1; Joe Hickey, Nutley, N.J., 4-3-50.9; Jim Reed, Oldwick, N.J., 4-3-50.6; Bill Kolb, Belleville, N.J., 1-6-46.3; Ted Lewis, Millville, N.J., 0-7-35.7.

CLASS B — Bob Hall, Flemington, N.J., 5-2-41.4; Ray Shober, Newfield, N.J., 5-2-40.9; Claude White, E. Orange, N.J., 4-3-38.3; Donn Grady, Flemington, N.J., 3-4-37.4; Jim Burd, Califon, N.J., 3-4-34.9; Vince Yannetti, Bound Brook, N.J., 3-4-32.9; Lou Shields, Fairless Hills, Pa., 3-4-32.3; Frank Corduan, Union, N.J., 2-5-37.7.

CLASS C — Vince DeMicco, Cranford, N.J., 6-1-31.4; Les Gravely, Bridgeton, N.J., 5-2-35.7; John Dykstra, Englewood, N.J., 5-2-35.7; Nick Simile, Maplewood,J*

The Horseshoe Pitchers News Digest/August, 1978 EAU CLAIRE — (Continued)

CLASS E — Randy Bestul, Rosholt, Wi., 6-1-47.4; Wilbert Foelske, Denver, la., 5-2-52.9; Larry Hoffman, Eau Claire, Wi., 5-2-51.1; Royce Urucke, Horicon, Wi., 4-3-43.7; Tom Johnstone, Superior, Wi., 3-4-43.7; 'Hots' Anderson, Duluth, Mn., 2-5-34.0; Bob Anderson, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-5-39.4; Elmer Vines, Minneapolis, Mn., 1-6-38.6.

CLASS F — Arnie Christianson, Green Bay, Wi., 7-0-39.1; Lester Frey, Minneapolis, Mn., 5-2-42.9; Ernie Ulku, Minnetonka, Mn., 4-3-44.6; Leo Marth, Charles City, la., 4-3-42.0; Archie Johnson, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-4-40.6; David Johnson, St.Paul, Mn., 3-4-33.7; George Cameron, Duluth, Mn., 2-5-32.9; Jim Perkins, St. Paul, Mn., 0-7-22.3.

CLASS G — Clayton Gage, St. Paul, Mn., 5-2-45.1; Henry Preimesberger, Pierz, Mn., 5-2-44.3; Gary Olson, Eau Claire, Wi., 5-2-39.1; George Tako, W. St. Paul, Mn., 4-3-42.6; Henry Pongratz, Mankato, Mn., 3-4-37.7; Bob Winterhalter, Minneapolis, Mn., 3-4-31.4; Herb Gilbertson, St. Paul, Mn., 2-5-30.6; Herbert Frey, Minneapolis, Mn., 1-6-28.3.

CLASS H — Vern Gedatus, Stillwater, Mn., 6-1-46.3; Ken Jevne, Mondovi, Wi., 6-1-44.9; Leigh Mattson, Eau Claire, Wi., 5-2-40.6; Ed Tio, St. Paul, Mn., 3-4-48.3; John Secord, Fond du Lac, Wi., 3-4-44.6; Bill Burton, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-4-40.0; Hud Garley, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-5-35.4; Gene Anderson, St. Paul, Mn., 0-7-35.1.

CLASS I — Owen Simmons, Nashua, la., 6-1-41.0; GeneZakrzewski, St. Paul, Mn., 6-1-40.7; Mike Radiske, Maple Plain, Mn., 5-2-37.7; Jesse Comero, Eau Claire, Wi., 4-3-35.0; Bud Kuhnert, Fall Creek, Wi., 4-3-32.7; Eldon Eaton, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-5-29.7; Gene Hughes, Bloomington, Mn., 1-6-28.0; Owen Rasmussen, Sanborn, Mn., 0-7-Forfeit.

CLASS J — Lye 11 Gleason, Boyceville, Wi., 6-1-26.6; Pete Schelke, Stevens Point, Wi., 5-2-36.3; Dick Greenfield, Roberts, Wi., 4-3-33.4; Russ Hoover, Eau Claire, Wi., 4-3-32.6; Tom Heifner, Boyceville, Wi., 3-4-29.4; Dick Porn, EAu Claire, Wi., 3-4-28.3; Ron Negaard, St. Joseph, Mn., 2-5-23.7; Keith Slettehaugh, Minneapolis, Mn., 1-7-20.6.

CLASS K — Gary Bloedorn, Fond du Lac, Wi., 6-1-37.7; Joseph Vober, Bloomington, Mn., 6-1-30.6; Gomer Massie, Chetek, Wi., 5-2-29.7; Bob Nelson, Albert Lea, Mn., 3-4-29.4; Mike Wade, Bloomington, Mn., 3-4-25.4; John Brezina, Boyceville, Wi., 3-4-23.4; Jim McLeod, Duluth, Mn., 2-5-22.6; Jim Rebrovich, Bigfork, Mn., 0-7-10.0.

CLASS L — Harold Christiensen, New Richmond, Wi., 5-0-28.8; George Toth, W. St. Paul, Mn., 4-1-32.0; Matt Morales, Minneapolis, Mn., 3-2-38.4; Richard Engmann, Marshfield, Mn., 1-4-29.6; Chester Peterson, Dallas, Wi., 1-4-24.8; Ed Yankowski, Berlin, Wi., 1-4-21.2.

CLASS M — Tom Schneiderhan, Mankato, Mn., 4-1-38.4; Al Lonning, Eau Claire, Wi., 4-1-22.0; Pete Bergstraser, Sauk Rapids, Mn., 3-2-29.6; Norman Crook, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-3-17.2; Bob Jallas, Eau Claire, Wi., 1-4-24.4; Woody Hoehn, Eau Claire, Wi., 1-4-19.2.

CLASS N — Richard Konsella, Eau Claire, Wi., 5-0-33.5; Frank Ackerman, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-17.5; Ed Slifer, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-16.5; Jack Meyers, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-3-25.5; Russell Thompson, Wentworth, Wi., 2-3-16.5; Jim Clark, Eau Claire, Wi., 0-5-17.5.

CLASS O — Al Johnson, Eau Claire, Wi., 4-1-19.0; Jeff Britten, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-19.5; Stan Soderquist, New Richmond, Wi., 3-2-16.5; Larry Otto, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-15.5; Gary Johnson, Eau Claire, Wi., 1-4-15.5; Rick Stone, Germantown, Wi., 1-4-9.0.

CLASS P — David Punzel, Lake Mills, Wi., 5-0-22.0; Edward Ballwanz, Fond du Lac, Wi., 3-2-19.0; Kevin Johnson, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-16.5; Juris Veldre, Germantown, Wi., 3-2-10.5; Bruce Hiltel, Sauk Rapids, Mn., 1-4-8.5; Fred Keller, Germantown, Wi., 0-5-2.0.

JUNIORS — CLASS A — Kirk Bartnik, Mountain, Wi., 6-1-40.7; Mike Ballwanz, Fond du Lac, Wi., 5-2-40.7; Mark Ballwanz, Fond du Lac, Wi., 5-2-37.9; Rick O'Conner, Brainerd, Mn., 4-3-40.4; Bruce Nelson, Wentworth, Wi., 3-4-39.6; J. D. Second, Fond du Lac, Wi., 3-4-35.7; Peter O'Conner, Brainerd, Mn., 1-6-31.4; Rick House, Eau Claire, Wi., 1-6-22.1.

JUNIORS — CLASS B — Eric Anderson, St. Paul, Mn., 5-0-16.0; Tom Porn, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-13.0; Jeff Secord, Fond du Lac, Wi., 3-2-11.5; Avery Burton, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-3-9.0; Chad Burton, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-3-7.5; Terry Com-ero, Eau Claire, Wi., 0-5-7.0.

LADIES — CLASS A — Pat Eaton, Eau Claire, Wi., 7-0-51.7; Shary Klopp, Eau Claire, Wi., 5-2-49.1; Phyllis Negaard, St. Joseph, Mn., 5-2-47.4; June Zakrzewski, St. Paul, Mn., 5-2-43.1; Lynn Hughes, Bloomington, Mn., 3-4-35.1; Gail Dallman, Jackson, Wi., 2-5-30.3; Susie Pritzlaff, Germantown, Wi., 1-6-31.4; Carol Porn, Eau Claire, Wi., 0-7-24.6.

LADIES — CLASS B — Rosie Leyk, Sauk Rapids, Mn., 6-1-39.4; Shirley Jacobson, Minneapolis, Mn., 5-2-35.1; Ann Opsteen, Combined Locks, Wi., 5-2-28.0; Mae Ambrose, Jackson, Mn., 3-4-29.1; Carol Nelson, Wentworth, Wi., 3-4-27.4; Sherry Stone, Germantown, Wi., 3-4-20.6; Georgia Brandt, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-5-26.0; Dorothy Schelke, Stevens Point, Wi., 1-6-22.3.

LADIES — CLASS C — Helen Erickson, Mankato, Mn., 6-1-36.3; Becky Janson, Sauk Rapids, Mn., 6-1-34.0; Evelyn Morales, Minneapolis, Mn., 6-1-33.7; Sharon Olson, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-4-22.3; Jocey Anderson, Eau Claire,

22 The Horseshoe Pitchers News Digest/August, 1978 EAU CLAIRE — (Continued)

Wi., 3-4-19.4; Norma Radiske, Maple Plain, Mn., 2-5-19.1; Evelyn Vober, Bloomington, Mn., 1-6-24.0; Ida Haigh, Eau Claire, Wi., 1-6-24.0.

LADIES CLASS D — Brooks Henrikson, Coon Rapids, Mn., 5-0-25.6; Shirley Ballwanz, Fond du Lac, Wi., 4-1-29.2; Jeanne Eide, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-25.6; Carol Frey, Minneapolis, Mn., 2-3-12.8; Julie Ulku, Bloomington, Mn., 1-4-14.0; Juanita Keller, Germantown, Wi., 0-5-7.2.

LADIES CLASS E — Evie Sinz, Eau Claire, Wi., 4-1-27.2; Elaine Wing, Eau Claire, Wi., 3-2-19.6; Dorothy Eaton, Owatonna, Mn., 3-2-12.8; Dawn Hughes, Bloomington, Mn., 2-3-18.8; Marie Tingvold, Eau Claire, Wi., 2-3-17.6; Dawn Sinz, Eau Claire, Wi., 1-4-10.0.

HENRY BENSON WINNER OF STOKES MEMORIAL MEET (UTAH) Henry Benson of Ogden, Utah took charge of things at the Stokes Memorial tournament

held at the fairgrounds in Murray, Utah on June 17. Frank Minster was runnerup. Afton also of Ogden took Class B while Byron Tahbo wrapped up Class C. Art Ballingham won Class D.

CLASS A — Henry Benson, Ogden, 4-1; Frank Minster, Ogden, 3-2; Jack Raymond, Sandy, 2-3; LaMont Gardner, Salt Lake, 2-3; Charles Bugger, Kearns, 2-3; Richard Buchanan, Midvale, 2-3.

CLASS B — Afton Peterson, Ogden, 4-1; Tito Archuleta, Sandy, 3-2; Al Nicol, Pleasant Grove, 3-2; Ray Fivas, Murray, 3-2; Bill Shelton, Salt Lake, 2-3; Joe Oborn, Midvale, 0-5.

CLASS C — Byron Tahbo, Lehi, 4-1; Ken Gary, Granger, 3-2; Don Quick, Murray, 3-2; Doyle Peterson, Ogden, 2-3; Joey Sarvello, Granger, 2-3; Duane Archibald, Garland, 1-4.

CLASS D — Art Ballingham, Ogden, 4-1; Hans Siebold, Sandy, 4-1; Wendel Bundy, West Jordan, 3-2; Lloyd Kiaman, Ogden, 2-3; Duayne Brunger, Salt Lake, 1-4; Don Ekstrom, Salt Lake, 1-4.

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The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 BOB GRAHAM CAPTURES TITLES IN 4 TEXAS TOURNAMENTS Bob Graham of Houston, Texas started his victory string by winning the Shamrock Open in

March. He continued on to win the Grapeland Open in April. Still having that gleam in his eye he went on to take the Matt Bowers Open in May. The month of June found him at Arlington, Texas where he subdued 8 opponents with two losses to win that title. The ladies had their day too as Fran Duhon went undefeated in the Grapeland Open. Jerry Babb won the Ladies divi-sion a the Matt Bowers Open while Janet Walrod of Oklahoma came on strong with 5 straight to win the Ladies class in the Arlington classic. The Juniors were doing their bit too as Eddie Posey wrapped up his class in Grapeland Open, and also came out without a loss in the Arlington Junior class. The Junior crown in the Matt Bowers Open went to Bonnie Babb who had a clean slate of 3.

SHAMROCK OPEN — March 18-19 — CLASS A — Bob Graham, 8-1-51.7; Bill Campbell, 7-2-48.5; Archie Roach,7-2-45.2; Jim Woodson, 6-3-50.6; Jack Campbell, 5-4-37.9; Jack Campbell, 4-5-40.0; Stan Smith, 3-6-32.0; Jeff Gaston, 3-6-26.9; Charlie Posey, 1-8-30.9; Hal Mineer, 1-8-25.5.

CLASS B — Virgil Callow, 7-2-36.4; Marvin Burgess, 6-3-38.7; Nolan Morris, 6-3-34.1; Glenn Morris, 6-3-33.1; Tim Tillman, 6-3-32.1; Bobby Williams, 4-5-26.8; Jesse Brown, 4-5-26.3; Jack Morrell, 3-6-31.0; Terry Applegate, 2-7-26.2; Ken Willette, 1-8-23.5.

CLASS C — Terrell Wilkinson, 7-0-30.0; Cliff Jenschke, 6-1-29.2; Wayne Bruney, 3-4-25.9; Andy Anderson, 3-4-20.9; Dave Penwell, 3-4-18.9; Bob Emerson, 3-4-18.8; Lloyd McCaughey, 2-5-22.4; Bob Alexander, 1-6-14.7.

CLASS D — Scotty Roberds, 7-0-22.3; Lake Parlett, 5-2-20.7; Russ Gettier, 4-3-19.9; Harry Webb, 3-4-21.0; John Smith, 3-4-20.7; Don Lloyd, 3-4-19.4; Pat Emerson, 3-4-18.8; Joey Bolner, 0-7-8.7.

CLASS E — Roy Johnson, 8-0-18.4; Gene Koepke, 7-1-14.8; Louis Shelton, 4-4-11.6; Tony Bolner, 4-4-10.1; Johnny Shelton, 4-4-8.5; Gordon Miles, 3-5-14.0; Joe Girard, 3-5-7.7; John Adams, Sr., 2-6-12.4; Jamie Partlow, 0-7-9.9.

GRAPELAND OPEN — April 8 - CLASS A - Bob Graham, 7-0-67.0; Jack Campbell, 6-1-58.3; Ed McFarland, 5-2-56.9; Bill Campbell, 4-3-57.5; Bob McCharin, 3-4-48.1; Jim Burrow, 1-6-48.1; Jack Campbell, 1-6-42.6; Otis Henson, 1-6-42.0.

CLASS B — Jack Campbell, 6-0-46.7; Coke Bowker, 4-2-44.3; Charlie Posey, 4-2-43.0; Glenn Morris, 3-3-41.4; Lee Gardner, 2-4-34.7; Nolan Morris, 1-5-31.1; Ernie Groff, 1-5-26.7.

CLASS C - Jack Smith, 6-2-34.8; Cliff Jenschke, 6-3-29.1; Bobby Williams, 5-3-33.3; Ken Rice, 4-3-27.7; Dave penwell, 4-3-24.4; Perry Craigmyle, 3-4-30.6; Bob Emerson, 3-4-21.4; Pat Emerson, 0-7-20.0.

CLASS D — Robert Duhon, 5-0-27.5; Charles Anderle, 4-1-30.0; Ross Richardson, 2-3-23.5; Pat Emerson, 2-3-23.0; Harry Webb, 2-3-20.5; Glenn Pennington, 0-5-14.0.

CLASS E — Jack Brefcynski, 5-0-24.0; Ronnie Jones, 4-1-18.0; Dean Campbell, 3-2-11.5; Jim Atherton, 2-3-12.0; Danny Floyd, 1-4-7.0; Bobby Dobbs, 0-5-5.5.

WOMEN — Fran Duhon, 6-0-19.0; Edna Anderle, 4-2-5.7; Jo Juan Watson, 1-5-2.7; Elaine Williams, 0-6-0.5.

JUNIORS — Eddie Posey, 7-0-47.9; Timbo Watson, 6-1-24.3; Malcomb Duhon, 4-3-35.4; Randall Williams, 4-3-23.2; Gary Anderle, 3-4-16.4; Joe Watson, 2-5-17.5; Ross Richardson, 2-5-11.1; Jeff Burrow, 0-7-10.4.

MATT BOWERS OPEN - May 13 - CLASS A - Bob Graham, 7-0-64.8; George Luketic, 6-1-48.9; Jim Woodson, 4-3-50.8; Coke Bowker, 4-3-49.2; Jesse Brown, 3-4-42.6; Bob McCharen, 2-5-39.2; Stan Smith, 2-5-39.1; Hal Mineer, 0-7-37.8.

CLASS B — Jesse Brown, 7-2-42.4; Virgil Callow, 6-3-43.0; Wayne Bruney, 6-3-36.4; Jim Swinney, 5-4-35.5; Jack Smith, 5-4-31.4; Bob Binge, 5-4-29.8; Tim Tillman, 3-6-30.3; Lloyd McCaughey, 3-6-26.1; Cliff Jenschke, 3-6-25.5; Terrell Wilkinson, 2-7-28.8.

CLASS C — Wayne Bruney, 5-0-31.3; Russ Gettier, 5-3-23.4; Pat Emerson, 4-4-20.7; Bob Emerson, 2-3-15.9; Harry Webb, 1-4-20.7; Gordon Miles, 1-4-18.9.

CLASS D — Cecil Holden, 6-1-20.2; Jack Harrington, 6-2-13.7; Bill Babb, 5-3-15.9; Louis Shelton, 4-3-16.4; John Adams, Sr., 4-3-12.8; Gene Koepke, 3-4-14.3; Lee Weathersbee, 1-6-10.1; Howard Burnette, 1-6-8.5.

CLASS E — Gene Meeks, 8-0-17.5; Stan Arledge, 8-2-12.4; Bill Love, 7-3-13.0; Bill Babb, 6-4-14.2; Jack Babb, 3-5-8.4; John Whisman, 2-6-5.7; B.R. Daniels, 2-6-3.9; O.J. White, 2-6-3.6; Steve Gannon, 1-7-4.0.

WOMEN — Jerry Babb, 5-1-15.0; LaVerne Whisman, 4-2-6.7; Missy Harrington, 3-3-10.8; Betty McCaughey, 1-3-2.5; Terry Weathersbee, 0-4-1.3.

24 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 BOWERS OPEN - (Continued)

JUNIORS — Bonnie Babb, 3-0-15.0; Martin Weathersbee, 2-2-3.8; Danny Harrington, 0-3-1.7.

ARLINGTON OPEN — June 10 — CLASS A — Bob Graham, 8-2-67.0; Coke Bowker, 7-3-51.9; Jim Woodson, 6-3-56.0; George Luketic, 6-3-52.4; Bob McCharen, 5-4-46.2; Ed McFarland, 5-4-45.5; Harold Crist, 4-5-45.1; Don Walrod, 3-6-42.7; Charlie Brewer, 2-7-46.6; Jim Burrow, 0-9-31.9.

CLASS B — Charlie Posey, 8-1-44.9; Glenn Morris, 7-2-37.2; Hal Mineer, 6-3-39.7; Larry Fordyce, 5-4-36.9; Jesse Brown, 5-4-34.7; Jeff Gaston, 4-5-38.2; Carroll Ray, 3-6-34.4; Cecil Madden, 3-6-33.6; Marvin Burgess, 2-7-35.5; Homer Cain, 2-7-30.4.

CLASS C — Nolan Morris, 7-1-32.6; Mel Diehl, 5-3-34.9; Bobby Williams, 5-3-33.4; Lee Gardner, 5-3-32.3; James Swinney, 5-1-30.5; Sid Plott, 4-2-27.6; Perry Craigmyle, 3-3-35.0; Ken Rice, 3-3-29.0; George Meyer, 3-3-25.4; Cliff Jenschke, 2-4-30.5; Ernie Groff, 2-4-21.4; Jack Smith, 1-5-25.2; Louis Snively, 1-5-21.7; Orville Hammond, 0-6-17.5.

CLASS C — Bob Emerson, 8-1-31.8; Charles Anderle, 7-2-29.6; Ken Maupin, 5-4-25.0; Robert Duhon, 5-4-21.2; Joe Bordinaro, 5-2-19.3; Ron Jones, 4-3-26.2; Chet Bingham, 4-3-22.8; Jack Brefcynski, 4-3-212; Dave Penwell, 4-3-17.3; Ron Howard, 3-4-27.0; Tom Howard, 3-4-23.1; Vernon Crane, 3-4-21.9; Don Lloyd, 3-4-21.7; Rick McMillan, 2-5-15.6; Tom O'Conner, 0-7-11.4; Pat Emerson, 0-7-6.0.

CLASS E — Charles Caito, 8-1-19.5; David Head, 7-2-14.3; Jim Atherton, 6-3-17.2; Jamie Partlow, 5-4-11.1; Charles Burkins, 5-4-7.3; Dean Campbell, 4-5-16.3; Wayne Crowley, 4-5-7.8; Melvin Morris, 3-6-12.0; Louis Shelton, 3-6-9.7; Randy Jones, 1-8-8.7.

CLASS F — Flash Tenny, 4-1-11.8; Joe Girard, 3-2-13.6; Bobby Dobbs, 2-2-5.4; David Anderle, 1-3-7.8; Marvin New, 1-3-4.3.

WOMEN — Janet Walrod, 5-0-37.5; Edna Anderle, 3-2-21.0; Tina Cain, 3-2-13.9; Ginger Cain, 2-3-12.5; Marge Groff, 2-3-8.0; Elaine Williams, 0-5-8.9.

JUNIORS — Eddie Posey, 5-0-46.0; Randall Williams, 3-2-17.3; John Maupin, 3-2-12.0; Mike Morris, 2-3-5.6; Jeff Burrow, 2-3-5.3; David Head, Jr., 0-5-1.3.

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The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 STATISTICIAN'S REPORT

By Waiter Ray Williams, Jr.

This report is for the period for July 1977 thru June 1978 using the best 2-3 tournaments for the averages.

1. Carl Steinfeldt, NY . . . .87.8 2. W.R. Williams Jr., CA..87.1 3. Elmer Hohl, Ontario,... 85.1 4. Jim Knisley, Ohio 83.8 5. Glen Henton, Iowa 83.3 6. Al Zadroga, PA 83.0 7. Mark Seibold, IN 82.8 8. Karl Van Sant, IN 81.7 9. Jim Solomon, PA, 81.7

10. Clarence Bellman, IN. .81.6 11. Bob West, OR 80.8 12. Henry Knauft, WA 80.0 13. Jesse Gonzales, CA.. .79.5 14. Art Tyson, NY 79.0 15. Curt Day, IN 78.7 16. Wilbur Kabel, OH 78.7 17. Joe Schultz, NY 78.4 18. Ed Domey, MA 78.4 19. Ralph Maddox, WVA.. .78.2 20. Jack O'Conner, M N . . . . 78.2 21. Larry Griffin, IL 77.8 22. Ken Fraser, CA 77.7 23. Charles Kilgore, MO.. .77.4 24. Robert Domey, Rl 77.1 25. John Rademacher, FL.77.0 26. Merlin Potts, KS 76.9 27. Normand Rioux, CT...76.5 28. Clyde Martz, PA 76.4 29. Glenn Riffle, OH 76.3 30. Al Lord, ME 76.1 31. Harold Anthony, OH. . .75.9 32. Jack Fahey, KY 75.8 33. Stan Manker, OH 75.6 34. Roger Norwood, TN. . .75.5

The top 100 men in the N.H.P.A.

35. Larye Ambrose, MN. . .75.5 36. Don Titcomb, CA 75.0 37. Bill Holland, IN 74.9 38. Daniel Beshore, PA 74.9 39. Ansil Copeland, OH.. .74.6 40. Ken Kugler, OH 74.5 41. Oscar Engle, PA 74.3 42. Harold Darnold, IA. . . .73.9 43. Jerry Schneider, CA.. .73.7 44. Ray Martin, IL 73.6 45. Tony Norwood, TN 73.6 46. Glen Burris, PA 73.4 47. Sherman Bertrand.WV.73.4 48. Ridge Leggett.OR 73.2 49. Lowell Davis, OR 73.2 50. Alvin Perry, VA 73.2 51. Ginger Natale, NY 73.2 52. Marvin Craig, IN 73.0 53. Marvin Richmond, MN.72.9 54. Woody Martin, IL 72.8 55. Steve Fenicchia, NY.. .72.7 56. Chet Reel, IN 72.5 57. Lillard Pinion, MO 72.4 58. Charles Fix, IN 72.4 59. O.D. Lebow, TN 72.4 60. Reece Baughn, IN 72.2 61. Floyd Bartley, Ml 72.1 62. LouStines, NY 72.1 63. Gerald Maison, Ml 72.0 64. Levi Miller, OH 71.9 65. Cecil Monday, VA 71.9 66. Newall Flann, CA 71.9 67. Bob Sutton, NY 71.8

68. Herb Criss, WA 71.8 69. Bill Vandegriff, IA 71.6 70. John Passmore, IN 71.5 71. Stanley Jackson, TN. . .71.4 72. Bob Traquair, NH 71.3 73. Jerry Wood, IN 71.3 74. Monte Latino, CA 71.3 75. Gary Roberts, OH 71.2 76. James Burke, OR 71.1 77. Kevin Hollister, VT . . . .71.0 78. Max Roseberry, OH 70.9 79. John Pratt, OR 70.9 80. Paul Focht, OH 70.7 81. Bob May, IN 70.7 82. Don Ward, TN 70.4 83. Dale Lipovsky, M N . . . .70.3 84. Andy Paglarini, M N . . . .70.3 85. Ron Simmons, CA 70.3 86. Al Plank, PA 70.2 87. Doug Kienia, ME 70.2 88. Charles Webb, IL 70.1 89. Bob Graham, TX 70.0 90. Ralph Maylahn, W I . . . .70.0 91. Frank Stinson, MN 70.0 92. Wayne Luoma, OH 69.9 93. Robert Tony, VA 69.9 94. Howard Peterson, OR. .69.8 95. Harvey Kohlenberger, IL69.8 96. Barry Chapelle, OR 69.6 97. Clair Bruce, PA 69.4 98. Jack Rainbow, PA 69.1 99. Mike Pateneaude, ME. .69.1

100. Roy Billingsley, IN. . . .69 .0

1. Opal Reno, OH, 81.6 2. Ruth Hangen, NY 77.6 3. Deborah Michaud, MA..75.5 4. Kelly O'Brien, WA 72.2 5. Vickie Winston, MO. . . .72.2 6. Lorraine Thomas, NY.. .71.2 7. Helen Roberts, OH 70.5

The top 20 women in the N.H.P.A.

8. Candie Loy, IN 70.2 9. Gloria Vanderburg, Ont..68.8

10. Juanita Phelps, VA 67.8 11. Tari Carpenter, IL 67.3 12. Bonnie Seibold, IN 67.2 13. Cindy Dean, VA 67.2

14. Debbie Fulford, NH 66.1 15. Janet Reno, OH 65.4 16. Connie Still, OH 65.1 17. Mary Archer, Ont 63.8 18. Sandy Wohlgemuth, Ml.63.2 19. Jean Swarthout, Ml 61.3 20. Katherine Harrison, OH.58.6

1. Lucia Hottinger, VA 62.5 2. Audrey Reno, OH 59.8 3. Janice Domey, MA 53.4 4. Tami Cunningham, IN. . .51.8

The top 10 Junior girls In the N.H.P.A.

5. Sheila Roberts, OH 51.6 6. Lisa Sumner, VT 51.0 7. Linda Pateneaude, ME. .48.0

8. Vickie Bell, KY 46.2 9. LornaReno, OH 43.0

10. Karolyn Kelley, KY 38.4

1. Brian Neff, OH 81.6 2. Steve Hohl, Ont 80.4 3. Phillip Parsell, VA 78.8 4. Randy Hymer, OH 77.0 5. Bruce Kienia, ME 76.1 6. Brian Simmons, ME 75.1 7. Ricky Howe, MA 72.0

The top 20 junior boys in the N.H.P.A.

8. Peter Clark, WA 71.4 9. Bob Bartlett, WA 71.0

10. Paul Roberts, IA 70.8 11. Jerry Darnold, IA 69.0 12. Ross Perry, VA 68.7 13. Mark Bussey, OH 67.4

14. Jonathan Williams, CA. .67.3 15. Phil Hummel, OH 65.3 16. Kenny Fales, NH 65.1 17. Dave Simmett, Ml 64.9 18. Steve Hummel, OH 64.6 19. Mike Kibbee, NH 63.7 20. John Dooley, Ont 62.9

26 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 4th ANNUAL COWBOY OPEN WON BY TULK AT RAWLINS, WYO.

Despite competition arising from activities customarily planned for the 4th celebration and in view of the Cheyenne Open held one week earlier the Cowboy Open held at Rawlins, Wyoming, enjoyed a good turnout of pitchers. Thirty six men and six women pitchers entered the tournament. Good friends and loyal supporters from Colo, and Nebr. made Wyo. pitchers aware of their presence by the stiff competition.

Jim Tulk (Colo.) has pitched in the four tournaments and won Class A three times. The ladies from Colo, are to be congratulated for keeping alive the interest in that segment of the sport. Although Evelyn Smith (Wyo.) took the title in Class A, Alice Abrams and Margaret Tarket (Colo.) provided the competition that makes the outcome of games uncertain to the end.

Cowboy Schliske (Wyo.) with a steady roping hand was able to tie-down Class B in a play-off with Stewart of Colo. Schulenburg (Wyo.) a first timer in tournament competition never lost a Class C game but Rickard (Wyo.) came within one point of spoiling that no loss record.

Wayne Smith (Wyo.) won Class D. He waited until the last game to spoil what would have been a no defeat record.

Manager Ken Raymond spent most of his time distrubuting gifts — home crafted beautiful jade jewelry, caps, bolo ties, belt buckles, etc. among the pitchers. The refreshments and gifts supplied by Raymond and Sundberg were fabulous.

CLASS A — Tulk, Colo., 7-2-53.7; Lenz, Wyo., 7-2-41.7; Raymond, Wyo., 6-3-47.5; German, Wyo., 6-3-44.5; Bindschadler, Wyo., 6-1-41.1; Stemple, Wyo., 4-5-41.7; Abrams, Colo., 4-5-38.3; Sundberg, Wyo., 4-5-38.0; Harrison, Wyo., forfeit; Krysl, Wyo., forfeit. Tulk in play-off with Lenz.

CLASS B — Schliske, Wyo., 8-1-42.5; Stewart, Colo., 8-1-32.6; Garcia, Wyo., 7-2-26.1; Matson, Wyo., 6-3-29.2; Warren, Wyo., 5-4-26.3; Henderson, Wyo., 4-5-26.3; Martin, Wyo., 3-6-26.5; Nobles, Colo., 2-7-28.0; Tarket, Colo., 2-7-27.2; Spicer, Wyo., forfeit.

CLASS C — Schulenburg, Wyo., 9-0-]30.4; Laurin, Wyo., 7-2-30.0; Hytrek, Wyo., 7-2-26.4; Corbet, Wyo., 6-3-28.1; Vigil, Wyo., 5-4-21.5; Hayes, Wyo., 4-5-27.1; Rickard, Wyo., 3-6-20.8; Pilnacek, Wyo., 2-7-16.3; Dinius, Wyo., forfeit; Laurunen, Wyo., forfeit.

CLASS D — Smith, Wyo., 9-1-23.2; Raymond, Wyo., 7-3-18.7; Steele, Wyo., 5-5-14.5; Stewart W., Wyo., 1-9-23.2; Stewart L., Wyo., 1-9-6.9; Wild, Colo., Forfeit.

LADIES CLASS A — Smith, Wyo., 8-0-44.4; Abrams, Colo., 4-4-37.0; Tarket, Colo., 0-8-30.3.

LADIES CLASS B — Wilson, 6-1-19.4; Overeem, Wyo., 4-3-11.4; Hytrek, Wyo., 0-7-4.0.

REHARD VICTOR OVER CUMMINS IN LEWISTON, IDAHO OPEN Wally Rehard of Spokane, Washington clipped Clarence Cummins, current Idaho state champion in the playoff game 52-41 to win tne annual Lewiston, Idaho Open tournament played at the College Hill courts in Lewiston, Idaho. Rehard had 49 ringers, and 12 doubles against Cummins' 45 ringers and 11 doubles. They pitched 80 shoes. Meet was played on June 18. In the Ladies handicap division, Vera Wheldon was the winner with six victories. CLASS A — Wally Rehard, Spokane, Wash., 5-1-59.2; Clarence Cummins, St. Maries, Idaho, 4-2-55.2; Dean

Curry, Lewiston, Idaho, 2-3-55.9; George Sala, Spokane, Wash., 2-3-54.4; Cal Simmons, Othello, Wash., 2-3-50.3; Leonard Mayfield, Walla Walla, Wash., 1-4-46.0.

CLASS B — Otis Wilcox, Hermiston, Ore., 4-1-39.1; Jim Jones, LaGrande, Ore., 3-2-36.8; Howard Seaman, Fern-wood, Idaho, 3-2-36.0; Cal Odell, Walla Walla, Wash., 2-3-35.8; Brick Haris, Priest Lake, Idaho, 2-3-21.4; Jack Pool, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 1-4-27.8.

CLASS C — Walt McGarvey, Lewiston, Idaho, 7-0-29.3; Don Fisher, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 6-1-31.9; Don Adams, Hayden Lake, Idaho, 5-2-23.8; Virgil Brayette, Clarkston, Wash., 4-3-21.4; George Schuster, Hermiston, Ore., 2-5-22.9; Jerry Wheldon, Nordman, Idaho, 2-5-19.3; Lem Lemburg, Nordman, Idaho, 2-5-14.3; Morris Martin, Spokane, Wash., 0-7-19.6.

LADIES CLASS (Handicap) — Vera Wheldon, Nordman, Idaho, 6-0-16.4; Bonnie Schuster, Hermiston, Ore., 4-2-36.3; Alice Rehard, Spokane, Wash., 1-5-24.4; Nelda Lemburg, Nordman, Idaho, 1-5-06.3.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/August, 1978 LACROSSE OVER GROSEBACH-WINS CHEYENNE, WYO. OPEN

More than fifteen years ago Cheyenne was acclaimed the horseshoe pitching capital of Wyoming. Tournaments drew sizeable numbers of pitchers from adjoining states and for many years Cheyenne was a popular place to participate in the sport. Things changed with time. Local interest subsided and too few of the devout but aging pitchers were left the burden of keeping courts and perform the tasks of conducting the tournaments. Fortunately, interest in the sport resumed pending a threat by the city to destroy the courts. The revitalization took place on June 24-25 when seventy-five pitchers, the greatest recorded turn-out at a tournament in this state. The tournament appeared to be popular and hopefully the local club can sponsor yearly tourneys.

Colorado pitchers dominated Class A with LaCrosse (Colo.) taking the title from Grosenbach (Colo.) in a play-off. Patton, a native of Wyo., but an emigrant to Colo., took Class B in a three-way play-off. Bakken (Nebr.) captured Class C and Stewart (Colo.) overcame Fraass of Nebr. in a play-off for the Class D title.

Classes E & F were saturated with Wyo. pitchers and Henderson of Wyo. dominated in Class E and Dinius (Wyo.) took Class F. State Champion Evelyn Smith snatched the ladies title and G. Woolington Wyo. State Junior Champ took the junior title.

CLASS A — LaCrosse, Co., 9-2-57.4; Grosenback, Co., 9-2-52.0; Labbe, Co., 8-3-54.1; Tulk, Co., 7-4-52.5; Fleharty, Neb., 7-4-48.9; Engel, Co., 6-5-51.1; Schmidt, Neb., 6-5-47.6; Bustos, Co., 5-6-48.6; Holmes, Co., 4-7-52.6; Stemple, Wyo., 3-8-42.8; Laughlin, Wyo., forfeit; Roney, Co., forfeit; LaCrosse over Grosenbach in play-off.

CLASS B — Patton, Co., 9-2-43.8; Perry, Co., 9-2-45.1; Bindschadler, Wy., 9-2-43.6; Dean I., Wy., 7-4-44.0;