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The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 3 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 $7.00 per year in advance. NHPA membership cards are available through each state secretary for $6.00 plus any state association dues. Forms close on the 10th day of each month preceding date of issue. Adver-tising rates on request. F. Ellis Cobb, Editor.

NATIONAL OFFICERS Wally Shipley, 500 S. LaVeta Circle, Apt. 42, Orange, CA 92668 President Leo McGrath, 1937 Lawn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45273 1st Vice President

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Bonnie Seibold, 1043 Grayson Ave., Huntington, IN 46750 4th Vice President Donnie Roberts, 9439 Camp Creek Rd., Lucasville, OH 614-289-4101 Secretary/Treasurer Claude White, Jr., 68 Stockton PI., E. Orange, NJ 07017 Chairman, Reg. Director

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

The Valley of the Sun Tournament in Mesa Arizona will be February 20, 21 and 22. This is a week later than usual. The dates were changed by Ralph McCarty. Let's hope for NO RAIN! If you're staying at the Maricopa Inn MOTEL in Mesa, here are the discount rates I received from the new owners: Single: $20; Double: $26; Two Twins: $28; King, $28. We must occupy 15 rooms before the rates apply. Please identify yourself as a horseshoe member when you make reservations. See you in Mesa.

The NHPA Constitutions and By Laws book is being reprinted with the changes of the last two years. John Walker made up the rough draft of revisions, I proofed it and it went to Don-nie Roberts for printing. Thanks John and Donnie!

Following you will find a list of the states who observed our First Annual "Pitch Horseshoes for Health" during the week of the 1980 World Tournament. We received a proclamation from the governors of the states responding.

I will forward each proclamation to each Regional Director soon asking them to present it to the respective State President or Secretary.

Thanks to Bernard Herfurth, Publicity Chairman, for the idea and all his efforts. An addi-tional thanks to the Regional Directors and other members who got invovled and helped on this program.

I feel it was well worth ALL our efforts — for our sport received recognition and publicity in the various states. A job well done!

The states who observed our First Annual "Pitch Horseshoes for Health" are: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,

Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

NATIONAL PROMOTION COMMITTEE REPORT By Sol Berman, Chairman

We were successful in getting "Young Athlete" magazine to carry an article and picture of Mark Dyson, 1980 Boys' World Champion, in their 1980 December issue.

Lee Davis of Seminole, Florida, will represent the NHPA at the 6th Annual National Youth Sports Director's Conference in Palm Beach, Florida on November 19-20-21, 1980.

Davis will also represent the NHPA at the annual AAU Conference, horseshoe committee meeting in Miami, Florida on December 3, 1980.

The Beherens Company, Inc., of Miami, Florida taped Mark Dyson on October 26, 1980 for an episode on "Kidsworld" (CBS-TV). Herbert Pinch of Sharon, Pennsylvania, made the con-tact.

Mark will also have a story done on him by PM Magazine in Roanoke, Virginia. NHPA HALL OF FAME NEWS

By Bernard Herfurth This article concerns candidates for the NHPA Hall of Fame in the "70 years and over"

category. It was voted by the Hall of Fame Committee that they be allowed to add the ac-

complishments as a player and organizer to this category only. Some of these candidates have been active in the sport 30-40 and 50 years and some of them

have fine pitching records, but not up to standard to be elected as such. Sometimes after pit-ching for many years, the candidates accomplish much as an organizer, but perhaps not outstanding enough to be elected as such. It was the voice of the Committee that these long time supporters of our sport should have the privilege of having their combined activities con-sidered to be elected to the "70 years and over" category.

It is requested that candidates in the "70 and over" category submit an updated history of their combined accomplishments as a player and organizer, if it is felt that it would add to their accomplishments.

The Committee welcomes new or updated histories for consideration to the Hall of Fame.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 5 CHARLIE BREWER EDGES BILL VINES FOR OKLAHOMA STATE

TITLE: TINA CAIN WINS LADIES; JASON SMITH, BOYS

Charlie Brewer proved to be the 1980 Oklahoma state champion by a few percentage points over Bill Vines. Tina Cain was undefeated in the Ladies division while Jason Smith did likewise in the Junior class. In the Senior class it was Bill Thompson over Jim Copenhaver.

Our most improved pitcher this year is one of our Junior Boys — Alan Cook. Alan's highest tournament average over the past year was 20.0%. With a 30.5% average at the State Tournament, Alan improved 10.5% over the past year. He will receive a trophy for his achieve-ment.

CLASS A MEN — Charlie Brewer, 5-2-52.8; Bill Vines, 5-2-52.5; Chuck Arnold, 5-2-44.6; Gerald Kahle, 4-3-47.4; Carl Redgate, 4-3-43.7; Lloyd Potter, 3-4-41.9; Clarence Leavengood, 2-5-38.0; Harold Crist, 0-7-40.4.

CLASS B MEN — Jerry Holt, 6-1-45.1; Charlie Bailey, 5-2-44.6; David Belden, 4-3-42.9; Ron Frederick, 4-3-36.0; Homer Cai, 3-4-42.6; J.C. Diedrich, 3-4-34.0; Melbern Hutchison, 2-5-34.9; Floyd White, 1-6-33.7.

CLASS C MEN — Bob Belden, 7-0-38.9; Alva Carruth, 5-2-32.3; Lloyd LeBaron, 4-3-29.4; Bill Estes, 3-4-29.7; Don Bussey, 3-4-29.4; Mike Cook, 3-4-25.1; Lilburn Inman, 3-4-24.6; Al Belden, 0-7-19.7.

CLASS D MEN — John Lucas, 5-1-20.3; Elton Krehbiel, 4-2-19.0; Paul Brown, 4-2-14.7; Andy Mogus, 3-3-19.3; David Mogus, 2-4-18.3; Dwight Crawford, 2-4-13.0; Bill Diedrich, 1-5-11.7.

CLASS E MEN — Truman Shults, 6-1-11.1; Butch Bennett, 5-2-17.4; Delbert Davis, 5-2-14.3; Jeff Mardis, 4-3-13.4; Wendell Binder, 3-4-12.6; Scoop Fischer, 3-4-12.6; Roger Wilkins, 2-5-10.6; Larry Kothe, 0-7-8.3.

CLASS A WOMEN — Tina Cain, 5-0-37.2; Janet Walrod, 4-1-50.0; Ginger Cain, 3-4-33.0; Gail Jared, 2-3-30.4; Louise Abercrombie, 1-4-30.4; Helen Belden, 0-5-9.0.

CLASS B WOMEN — Deborah Belden, 4-0-10.0; Raymona LeBaron, 2-2-4.0; Nadine Frisby, 0-4-2.0.

CLASS A JR. BOYS — Jason Smith, 4-0-29.0; Alan Cook, 2-2-30.5; Justin Moon, 0-4-25.0.

CLASS B JR. BOYS — Michael Diedrich, 4-0-13.0; Billy Deidrich, Jr., 1-3-8.5; Richard Diedrich, 1-3-7.5.

70 & OVER — 1st Bill Thompson, 3-0-38.0; 2nd, Jim Copenhaver, 0-3-28.7.

PORTT 4-TIME WINNER OF GEORGIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Glenn Portt was undefeated as he won his fourth straight Georgia state championship. He

defeated Larry Morton 55-42 in the final game of the round robin with 62 ringers out of 84 shoes for 75.8 percent. Larry had 58 out of 84 for 69.0 percent. Tournament was played on the new courts at Columbus, Georgia. Debbie McPherson playing in her first tournament won the Ladies state title with 6 wins in a row and averging 34.4 percent. Kevin McTaggart won top honors in the Junior class with 2-0-51.8.

CLASS A — Glenn Portt, 7-0-68.8; Larry Morton, 6-1-68.6; Jim Waters, 5-2- 55.3; Don Barnes, 4-3-46.0; Jim Haley, 3-4-43.3; James Black, 2-5-49.0; Wesley Gore, 1-6-42.7; J.E. Brooks, 0-7-27.2.

CLASS B — James McTaggart, 6-1-46.8; Maurice Bannister, 6-1-48.9; Joe Force, 5-2-47.4; Roy Dunlap, 5-2-39.7; Arnold Rich, 3-4-42.5; Lester Anthony, 2-5-38.1; Bob Harrah, 1-6-37.1; James Brooks, 0-7-30.0.

CLASS C — Wayne Soderquist, 8-0-53.7; Henry Turner, 5-3-37.2; Clayton Hurtz, 5-3-33.5; Henry Mathis, 4-4-28.7; Larry Collett, 3-5-36.1; George Addison, 3-5-34.3; Billy Barnes, 3-5-33.6; Donald Jones, 3-5-27.1; Terry Cook, 2-6-26.4.

CLASS D — Danny Martin, 8-0-22.0; G.W. Huck, 7-1-22.6; Jeff Barnes, 6-2-21.3; Sid Bruce, 6-2-15.5; Louis Smith, 4-4-15.1; Robert Parsons, 3-5-17.2; Edwin Brooks, 1-7-10.6; Charles Bannister, 1-7-10.3; Ben Barnett, 1-7-8.2.

JUNIORS — Kevin McTaggart, 2-0-51.8; Ronnie Collett, 1-1-36.4; Kenneth Kurtz, 0-2-20.0.

LADIES — Debbie McPherson, 6-0-34.4; Suzette McTaggart, 5-1-31.9; Mary McTaggart, 4-2-19.2; Shirley Totherow, 3-3-25.5; Celia Brooks, 2-4-12.1; Bettie Kurtz, 1-5-8.2; Ruby Brooks, 0-6-6.5.

6 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980

SPECIAL NOTICE Effective Now: 3rd Class Rate: $7.00 per year

First Class Rate: $8.00 per year

NHPA PUBLICITY By Bernard Herfurth

The NHPA is making a survey of the number of indoor courts in the United States and Canada. If anyone has one or twenty indoor courts, please send the following information to: Bernard Herfurth, 17 Fort Street, Northampton, Mass. 01060 as soon as possible. Please give information as follows: Owner's name and address; location of courts; number of courts; list of over-all activities; approximate number of players participating.

It is suggested at this time to be sure and send in any account of your indoor activities to your local newspaper. Plan to invite your sports writer or local reporter to visit your indoor courts when they are in action.

Also have appropriate signs outside of your courts indicating to outsiders that our sport is a year-round sport.

The NHPA Publicity committee is planning an attractive flyer in the future. There will be due space on this flyer concerning indoor facilities.

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The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 BRACKEN NEW NEVADA STATE CHAMPION

There was a 3-way tie for first place in the Nevada State Tournament held on September 6 and 7 in Reno, Nevada. The 3 top men had a playoff and John Bracken of Fallon, Nevada took first place. He was followed by George Wilfon and Fred Dianda. Etta Tobey of Reno, Nevada took first place in the women's class.

CLASS A — John Bracken, 5-2-41.7; George Wilfon, 5-2-41.1; Fred Dianda, 5-2-41.2; Dick Hucke, 4-3-47.1; Don Gore, 4-3-41.7; Cas Bower, 4-3-40.7; Lance Astor, 1-6-31.9; Auggie Fragale, 0-7-35.1.

CLASS B — Roche Bush, 9-0-42.; George Patterson, 7-2-38.2; Jack Webb, 6-3-32.2; Charlie Stapleton, 5-4-32; Doyle Palmer, 4-3-35.5; Pat Tholl, 4-5-29.3; Norm Simpson, 4-5-25.3; Pete Martinez, 3-6-26.4; Eddie Dunn, 3-6-21.3; Darrel Harold, 2-7-26.2.

CLASS C — Mel Dinius, 7-0-41.9; Don Haley, 6-1-39.8; Jess Gilbert, 5-2-29.1; Doug Wheeler, 3-4-25.1; Jim Toulouse, 3-4-23.1; Murel Kee, 2-5-23.4; Dick Millard, 2-5-23.1; Mike Holmes, 0-7-17.1.

CLASS D — Les McClure, 5-1-19.3; Red Schultz, 4-2-21; Jack Prien, 2-4-22.6; Bill Reeder, 1-5-10.6.

WOMEN — Etta Tobey, 6-1-35.5; Patsy Busy, 5-2-39.4; Jessie Astor, 5-2-37.5; Yoshiko Palmer, 4-3-33.3; Anna Dunn, 4-3-31.0; Nancy Patterson, 3-4-28.0; Peggy Nelms, 1-6-14.4; Marge Bower, 0-7-9.5.

BLACK RETAINS NO. DAKOTA STATE TITLE FOR 3RD TIME JO ANN MONSON, LADIES-SHAWN BERNIER, BOYS CHAMP CLASS A — Jerry Black, Fargo, 10-1-65.2; Harvey Peterson, Havana, 9-2-60.7; Lee Sharff, Jamestown, 9-2-54.0;

Gene Lykken, Kindred, 7-4-62.2; Wally Rislov, Cooperstown, 7-4-61.9; Garnett Rudie, New Town, 5-6-55.0; Ron Beem, Lisbon, 5-6-53.6; Floyd Preston, Tower City, 4-7-52.0; Len Hoffman, Bismark, 3-8-47.5; Ed Binstock, Regent, 2-9-53.6; Norman Potter, Valley City, 2-9-48.3; Waldo Hinsverk, Williston, 2-9-43.5.

CLASS B — Don Bennett, Fargo, 5-2-51.3; Tom Rettig, Sr., Taylor, 5-2-46.4; Ken Haag, Dickinson, 4-3-44.0; Arland Workin, Fargo, 4-3-39.9; Tom Rettig, Jr., Taylor, 4-3-39.2; Wally Arndt, Sr., Fargo, 3-4-44.5; Clarence Raaum, Zahl, 2-5-41.0; Don Pederson, Grand Forks, 1-6-41.3.

CLASS C — Doug Gronneberg, Hannaford, 6-1-47.3; Matt Haag, Dickinson, 5-2-41.2; Ryder Haakenson, San-born, 4-3-42.6; Ken Bartl, Gwinner, 4-3-38.2; Ai Kjelden, Forman, 3-4-35.9; Ray Gunsch, Jamestown, 2-5-38.8; Nor-man Luidahl, Davenport, 2-5-37.7; Andy Schroedl, Bismark, 2-5-37.6.

CLASS D — Reuben Zeller, Carson, 6-1-43.6; Bill Holmstrom, Gwinner, 5-2-38.7; Raymond Rheault, Horace, 4-3-37.5; Vic Cink, Wyndmere, 4-3-32.2; Clarence Bernier, West Fargo, 3-4-32.1; Harold Peterson, Reeder, 2-5-30.5; Wes Myhre, Fargo, 2-5-29.4; Cliff Williams, Lidgerwood, 2-5-24.4.

CLASS E — Bud Hill, Valley City, 5-2-41.1; Bernell Trangsrud, Enderlin, 5-2-38.3; Larry Miller, Fargo, 5-2-37.5; Clarence Sundlie, Fargo, 5-2-36.7; Marty Martin, Forman, 4-3-33.4; Clarence Ryba, Minot, 3-4-34.3; Joe Bnstock, Leith, 1-6-33.4; Ernest Stadum, Finley, 0-7-22.0.

CLASS F — Herb Markwardt, Makoti, 6-1-35.5; Richard Bradbury, Rutland, 5-2-41.5; Vlnger Bratland, Sheldon, 5-2-35.6; Mervin Wohler, Milnor, 5-2-35.5; Marvin Fliflet, Hannaford, 3-4-30.6; Paul Hagen, Cooperstown, 2-5-24.1; Gary Gulsvig, Havana, 2-5-22.0.

CLASS G — Bob Johnson, Havana, 7-0-37.5; Reuben Middlesteadt, Hazen, 6-1-31.9; Burton Clark, Carpio, 4-3-34.8; Joe Wingenbach, Carson, 3-4-26.7; LeRoy Martin, Forman, 3-4-25.3; Gail Waloch, Gwinner, 3-4-24.3; Clayton Felchle, Bismarck, 2-5-28.9; Sy Trottier, Fargo, 0-7-18.2.

CLASS H — Lloyd Aderman, Gwinner, 7-0-32.8; Jake Jacobsen, Hannaford, 5-2-23.3; Gerald Hagen, Hettinger, 4-3-29.9; Keith Rheault, Oakes, 3-4-26.5; Ron Vandenberg, Lark, 3-4-26.5; Myron Mund, Milnor, 3-4-24.6; John Ader-son, Forman, 2-5-19.4; Alan Gulsvig, Devils Lake, 1-6-19.9.

CLASS I — Leslie Johnson, Gwinner, 5-2-23.8; Ralph Larson, Havana, 5-2-23.2; Dick Bell, Wyndmere, 5-2-22.1; Arlin Mund, Milnor, 4-3-29.5; Joe Trottier, Fargo, 3-4-23.4; Eugene Kiefat, West Fargo, 2-5-21.3; Lee Gronneberg, Hannaford, 2-5-19.0; Murdean Gulsvig, Havana, 2-5-16.2.

CLASS J — Urban Hoistad, Havana, 6-1-27.0; Don Turnquist, Jamestown, 5-2-26.8; Wilbur Jacobson, Rutland, 5-2-22.9; Ruben Medenwald, Sr., Lidgerwood, 5-2-22.6; Jeff Haag, Richardton, 3-4-25.5; George Bunn, Sheldon, 3-4-21.3; Scott Wohler, Milnor, 1-6-19.6; Dan Wohler, Milnor, 0-7-8.8.

CLASS K — Homer Chesrown, Lark, 5-2-22.0; Owen Trangsrud, Enderlin, 5-2-19.2; Roger Felchle, Bismarck, 5-2-16.2; Mel Moreland, West Fargo, 4-3-19.7; Mark Siemieniewski, Lidgerwood, 4-3-16.2; Randy Waloch, Gwinner. 3-4-15.8; Larry Beardsley, Christine, 2-5-11.3; Ron Buchmiller, Bowdon, 0-7-9.9.

8 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 N O R T H D A K O T A — (Cont inued)

CLASS M — Roger Rheault, Fargo, 4-1-10.5; Mark McDermott, LaMoure, 4-1-10.2; Keith Piatz, Hazen, 3-2-9.3; Rob Clemons, Hannaford, 2-3-7.7; Richard Rygh, Galesburg, 1-4-5.4; Ernest Cossette, Fargo, 1-4-4.5.

CLASS A LADIES — JoAnn Monson, Cooperstown, 5-0-46.9; Mary Wright, Laverne, 4-1-50.0; Diane Bernier, West Fargo, 3-2-34.9; Leona Tande, Binford, 2-3-32.5; Jan Fuller, Arthur, 1-4-28.7; Ruth Anderson, Fargo, 0-5-23.0.

CLASS B LADIES — Janet Funke, Mohall, 6-1-21.7; Leah Clemons, Hannaford, 5-2-18.1; Jean Johnson, Fargo, 4-3-16.5; Donna Symanietz, Christine, 4-3-14.2; Donna Thomason, Lisbon, 4-3-13.5; Colleen Beaver, Wahpeton, 3-4-10.3; Gladys Fliflet, Hannaford, 2-5-6.9.

CLASS A JUNIOR — Shawn Bernier, West Fargo, 4-1-30.9; Bob Bernier, West Fargo, 4-1-30.4; Jon Bennett, Fargo, 3-2-29.4; Bill Trader, Valley City, 3-2-26.4; Paul Gulsvig, Havana, 1-4-8.9; Kenny Holmstrom, Gwinner, 0-5-4.3.

M A R I N E S T A M B O E R IN W I N N E R ' S C I R C L E A S K A N S A S S T A T E

C H A M P I O N ; E. P E A R C E LADIES; T. S P E R L I N E T O P S B O Y S

Marines Tamboer of Wichita, Kansas won his initial state championship back in 1944. He has held it 11 times since. However, the 1980 triumph was his re-entry into the state crown cir-cle since 1965. Tracey Sperline set a new record by pitching 80.8 from the tournament. Emilene Pearce was undefeated in the Women's division. Tournament was held over the Labor Day weekend. The 1981 Kansas state tournament will be held at Topeka over the Labor Day weekend.

FINAL STANDINGS Marines Tamboer, Wichita, 9-2-59.8

John V. Smith 8-3-63.8 Ron Martin 8-3-63.0 Alden Albaugh 7-4-62.3 Merlin Potts 7-4-61.7 Danny Erbe 7-4-61.4 Roger Potts 7-4-59.1 Vern Valdois 4-7-54.5 Robert Booe 4-7-53.4 Paul Toole 2-9-55.1 Gene Fleek 2-9-52.6 Ralph Funk 1-10-50.1

JUNIORS Tracey Sperline 6-0-80.8 Dale Shelinberger 4-2-61.8 Mike Williams 1-5-36.5 John Chester 1-5-32.1

WOMEN

Emiline Pearce 5-0-50.0 Mary Clark 4-1-43.0 Mary Peninger 3-2-25.0 Darleene Outt 2-3-20.0 Diane Potts 1-5-15.0 Margarette Albers 0-5-15.0

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The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 16TH ANNUAL OHIO "SNOWBALL OPEN" SET FOR FEB. 7-8

For the sixteenth consecutive year the "SNOWBALL OPEN" will be the featuerd winter pitching event in Greenville, Ohio. Competitive pitching will start on Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8 and continue on the 14th and 15th and 21st and 22nd at the Darke County Horseshoe Club's indoor courts located in the Darke Country Fair Grounds at the south edge of Greenville, Ohio.

The Courts will be open for qualifying on Saturday and Sunday, January 31 and February 1. Pitchers unable to qualify on these dates ma;y mail in their Ringer percentages along with their $6.00 entry fee. All entries must be received by Monday, February 2. The Tournament Com-mittee reserves the right to place pitchers in classes as deemed appropriate.

The Snowball Open will be a sanctioned "Trophy" tournament, with trophies going to first and second place finishers in each class. No substitutions will be allowed. Entrants unable to pitch when scheduled will forfeit their entry fee. All entrants will be notified by mail when they are scheduled to pitch.

Class "A" and "B" will pitch on Sunday, February 15. The $6.00 entry fee checks should be t made payable to the Darke County Horseshoe Club and mailed to: Fritz Worner, 150

Ridgeview Dr., Greenville, OH 45331. The Tournament courts are in the Fairgrounds which is on Business Routes US 127 and Ohio

Rt. 49. There will be a lunch stand at the courts with motel and restaurant accomodations near-by.

D. WARD PLAY OFF VICTOR OVER LEBOW FOR TENN. TITLE S. LONG WINNER IN TENNESSEE FIRST LADIES TOURNEY

Don Ward of Bulls Gap of Tenn., won the 1980 Tennessee state championship in a playoff over O.D. Lebow, 50-43 hitting 56 ringers in 72 shoes for 77.7 percent. Lebow had 53 for 72 shoes and 73.5 percent.

On his way to the championhip, Don had 5 games over 80 percent and finished with a fine 78.3 percent. Although he had a high single game of 86.6, he was to be denied having the high game honor as O.D. Lebow edged him out by a high game of 88.0 percent.

For the first time in Tennessee, a Women's tournament was held with six ladies par-ticipating. S. Long became the first Tennessee Women's champion with 5 straight victories and 23.6 percent. Word has it that next year will bring 15 or 20 more ladies. The Tennessee associa-tion extends a welcome to these ladies and wish them much success in the future.

CLASS A — D. Ward, 6-1-78.3; O.D. Lebow, 6-1-74.8; T.R. Little, 5-2-72.8; R. Norwood, 4-3-66.7; G. Lewis, 3-4-66.0; D. Stallings, 2-5-60.0; T. Norwood, 1-6-71.1; C. Montgomery, 1-6-61.3.

CLASS B — F. Campbell, 7-0-63.3; E. Long, 5-2-62.7; J.B. Wells, 4-3-57.6; G. Whaley, 4-3-51.4; C. Brown, 3-4-56.0; J. Adkerson, 2-5-54.3; S. Jackson, 2-5-53.3; C. Green, 1-6-57.1.

CLASS C — W. Grant, 4-1-49.4; J. Hammitt, 3-2-48.2; L. Wilson, 3-2-47.5; L. Beach, 3-2-56.5; R. Ward, 2-3-45.0; B. Arms, 0-5-41.5.

CLASS D — W. Gee, 4-1-49.7; P. Cogdill, 4-1-47.6; M. Rich, 3-2-42.8; Jr. Haire, 2-3-48.4; D. Pritchard, 2-3-41.4; J. Smith, 0-5-33.9.

CLASS E — D. Jacobs, 4-1-46.5; J. Whaley, 4-1-44.4; R. Parker, 3-2-35.8; B. Ward, 2-3-42.9; F. Gregg, 2-3-29.7; R. Wilkey, 0-5-25.0.

CLASS F — D. Keener, 6-0-38.6; S. Lang, 4-2-41.7; E. Parker, 4-2-34.2; R. Hardin, 3-3-30.3; E. Lang, 2-4-29.9; J. Lewis, 1-5-23.0; D. Caylor, 1-5-22.0.

WOMENS CLASS — S. Long, 5-0-23.6; S. Campbell, 4-1-13.4; A. Smith, 3-2-15.9; G. Jackson, 1-4-17.9; D. Long, 1-4-11.6; L. Wilson, 1-4-11.6.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE NATIONAL HORSESHOE ASSOCIATION

10 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 E. SMITH AND K. RAYMOND REPEAT IN WYOMING STATE

Evelyn Smith of Laramie took her fifth consecutive State Championship at the 1980 State Tournament. Kenneth Raymond of Rawlings, champion last year, was able to overcome Dave Harrison of Cheyenne in a playoff and thereby win his fourth title. Judi Ferguson of Riverton and daughter of former State Ladies Champion, Carol Ferguson, won the Junior crown without a loss. This was Judi's first experience in tournament play. Don Whitmer of Cheyenne, after several years of absence from tournament participation, lost one game to cap-ture the Class B title. K. Williams of Casper, on his second try at State, took Class C. J.M. Williams of Casper on his second appearance took Class D with a one-game loss. Clint Jackson of Casper, likewise on his second appearance in the State Tourney, went undefeated to capture Class E. Bev Laurin of Cheyenne won all but one contest to take the Ladies B title.

Thunderstorms in late afternoons of two days disrupted the Men's Classes A and B contests and forced a lay-over of pitchers on Labor Day in order to complete the tournament. Some pit-chers were unfortunately forced to forfeit games on Labor Day as a result of the rainstorms. On Aug. 31 Don Laurin of Cheyenne not only took third place in Men's Class B but won the Merle Palmer Most Improved Player award by increasing his ringer average from last year by 11.9%.

LADIES CLASS A — E. Smith, Laramie, 8-1-43.5; C. Ferguson, Riverton, 6-3-38.4; G. Willoughby, Big Piney, 4-5-35.6; D. Miller, Saratoga, 0-9-19.7.

LADIES CLASS B - B. Laurin, Cheyenne, 5-1-24.8; Booth, Casper, 4-1-22.5; J. Hytrek, Casper, 2-3-11.2; DeVries, Rock Springs, 2-3-10.1; Lubovich, Rock Springs, 1-4-12.7; Denton, Casper, 1-4-9.7.

JUNIOR CLASS — J. Ferguson, Riverton, 5-0-21.8; Mi. Bundy, Casper, 3-2-19.3; Ma. Bundy, Casper, 1-4-8.7.

CLASS A MEN — Raymond, Rawlins, 8-1-45.9; Harrison, Cheyenne, 8-1-38.4; Lenz, Wheatland, 6-3-41.8; Stem-pie, Rawlins, 6-3-41.5; Laughlin, Cheyenne, 5-4-43.0; German, Casper, 5-4-40.3; Schliske, Cheyenne, 3-6-42.1; Bind-schadler, Laramie, 3-6-34.4; Baker, Casper, 1-8-25.1; N. Miller, Saratoga, Forfeit. Playoff Raymond over Harrison.

CLASS B MEN — Whitmer, Cheyenne, 9-1-39.1; Roberts, Casper, 8-2-38.5; Laurin, Cheyenne, 7-3-39.4; Demshar, Rock Springs, 7-3-36.4; Gunderson, Yoder, 6-4-33.8; Palmer, Burns, 6-4-31.6; Martin, Laramie, 5-5-36.8; Rickard, Laramie, 3-7-29.0; Schutz, Laramie, 3-7-28.4; Ferguson, Riverton, Forfeit (41.5); Sanders, Casper, forfeit (23.6).

CLASS C MEN — K. Williams, Casper, 8-1-30.4; R. Willoughby, Big Piney, 6-3-31.8; G. Raymond, Rawlins, 6-3-27.9; S. Williams, 5-4-28.8; W. Smith, Laramie, 5-4-26.8; F. Willoughby, Big Piney, 5-4-26.7; Schroyer, Laramie, 5-4-25.7; Eickbush, Cheyenne, 4-5-29.7; Honeycutt, Riverton, 1-8-17.9; Hanson, Casper, Forfeit. (19.6).

CLASS D MEN — J.M. Williams, Casper, 8-1-26.3; B. Hytrek, Casper, 7-2-24.1; J. Williams, Casper, 7-2-20.4; Vigil, Casper, 5-4-15.4; B. Bundy, Casper, 4-5-18.4; R. Hytrek, Casper, 4-5-13.9; M. Booth, Casper, 4-5-11.0; North, Casper, 3-6-20.6; Murry, Casper, 3-6-12.0; Henderson, Casper, Forfeit.

CLASS E MEN — Jackson, Casper, 9-0-20.3; Laurunen, Rock Springs, 8-1-17.7; Steele, Rawlins, 7-2-11.3; Tober, Glenrock, 5-4-10.0; DeVries, Rock Springs, 5-4-9.6; Stewart, Rawlins, 4-5-5.8; E. Honeycutt, Riverton, 3-6-7.0; Den-ton, Casper, 3-6-3.1; Werner, Laramie, 1-8-3.6; Tolan, Glenrock, Forfeit.

BILL GLASS TOPS IN WISCONSIN STATE FOR 1980; LADIES CHAMP, PAT EATON; K. BARTNIK, BOYS; N. MULRY, GIRLS

Despite three days of inclement weather, Bill Glass of Vesper, Wisconsin emerged as the 1980 Wisconsin State champion, with a 6-1-71.4 record. In the Ladies classes it was Pat Eaton of Eau Claire, Wisconsin with a perfect record of 7 straight wins and posting a 69.4 ringer percentage. In the Girls' division, Nancy Mulry was having a very good day posting 5 straight and 46.0 percent. Playing brilliant horseshoes, Kirk Bartnik won the playoff from the Boys' championship over Bret Pritslaff. Both boys had great records, Kirk with 6-1-72.3 and Bret with 6-1-79.3. Tournament was played at Fond du Lac in the new 16 court facility in the Fond du Lac County fairgrounds and hosted by the Fond du Lac club over the Labor Day weekend.

CLASS A MEN — Bill Glass, Vesper, 6-1-71.4; Harold Bestul, Rosholt, 5-2-66.3; John Udelhofen, Platteville, 4-3-60.3; Roger Pountanen, Wausau, 4-3-58.3; Myrel Olsen, Appleton, 3-4-60.8; Curt Bestul, Eau Claire, 2-5-58.0; Gib Gingras, Eau Claire, 2-5-49.7; Rick Pritzlaff, Germantown, 2-5-49.4.

CLASS B MEN — Don Hendricks, Benton, 6-1-52.3; John Secord, Fond du Lac, 5-2-49.7; Don Goldsmith, Janesville, 4-3-53.7; Kent Anderson, Eau Claire, 4-3-43.4; Bob Wilke, Berlin, 4-3-41.1; Carrol Boldt, Fond du Lac, 3-4-45.1; Toby House, Chippewa Falls, 2-5-40.3; Virgil Luber, Eau Claire, 0-7-35.1.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 WISCONSIN STATE - (Continued)

CLASS C MEN — Harry Johnson, Milwaukee, 5-2-51.4; Wes Taylor, West Bend, 4-3-54.3; Charlie Christoplis, Sheboygan, 4-3-51.7; Gene Mason, Appleton, 4-3-48.8; Francis Flogel, Platteville, 3-4-50.3; Felix Kubly, Watertown, 3-4-49.7; Swen Bowman, Mountain, 3-4-42.3; Norman Kuen, Knowles, 2-5-43.7.

CLASS D MEN — Wally Srenaski, Green Bay, 7-0-51.1; Dan Bloom, Janesville, 4-3-44.9; Wally Michaels, Fredonia, 4-3-40.9; Jerry Yurk, Sheboygan, 4-3-39.1; Ed Crockett, Milwaukee, 4-3-38.3; Wilmer Loberg, Luck, 3-4-41.4; Daryl Guenther, Marshfield, 2-5-38.0; Irv Schroeder, West Bend, 0-7-30.0.

CLASS E MEN — Royce Wruck, Horicon, 7-0-50.3; Steve Wiegert, Green Bay, 5-2-43.4; Bernard Carley, Edger-ton, 4-3-41.7; Richard Hansen, Racine, 4-3-38.6; Vince Jakel, Spencer, 3-4-37.7; Ed Schimek, Milwaukee, 3-4-30.6; Leonard Mauthe, Cuba City, 2-5-38.6; Dennis Schroeder, Cuba City, 0-7-30.3.

CLASS F MEN — Gene Lavardo, Lomira, 6-1-35.1; Leon Uhl, Sheboygan, 5-2-36.6; Mike Weigert, Green Bay, 4-3-39.1; Jim Poquette, Hubertus, 4-3-38.6; James Valle, Brownsville, 3-4-34.6; Harvey Elmerson, Wis. Rapids, 3-4-33.1; Ed Hull, Waupun, 2-5-27.1; Milt Larson, New Berlin, 1-6-35.7.

CLASS G MEN — Carl Bartels, Watertown, 6-1-40.0; Clarence Buchert, Watertown, 5-2-37.1; Al Lonning, Eau Claire, 4-3-38.9; Gabby Appleman, Fond du Lac, 4-3-37.1; Gerald Riviera, Omro, 3-4-41.1; Earl Wiegert, Kaukauna, 3-4-37.4; Paul Breen, Oconomowoc, 2-5-29.7; Jerry Udelhofen, Platteville, 1-6-36.6.

CLASS H MEN — Sid Anderson, Janesville, 7-0-40.0; Roger Weaver, Wis. Rapids, 6-1-41.1; Al Brouillette, Milwaukee, 4-3-39.7; Gary Schwartz, Random Lake, 4-3-37.1; Jerry Paegelow, Grafton, 3-4-34.3; Archie Johnson, Sussex, 3-4-28.9; Bob Udelhofen, Platteville, 1-6-31.1; Gary Bloedorn, Fond du Lac, 0-7-25.1.

CLASS I MEN — Tim Mulry, Combined Locks, 6-1-45.4; Harvey Bilz, Janesville, 5-2-37.1; Ron Yttri, Janesville, 5-2-36.6; Robert Eichstedt, Ripon, 4-3-33.1; Ed Schuetz, Milwaukee, 3-4-33.4; Glynn Ryder, Janesville, 3-4-29.7; Melvin Flogel, Platteville, 1-6-26.0; Dan Kuen, Knowles, 1-6-22.3.

CLASS J MEN — Eldon Eaton, Eau Claire, *5-2-37.1; Bud Kuhnert, Fall Creek, *5-2-33.4; Gerald Gromowski, Oconomowoc, *5-2-30.8; Chuck Goldapske, Fond du Lac, *5-2-29.4; Paul Kruncos, Schofield, 4-3-29.1; Jim Bloemers, Fond du Lac, 3-4-24.3; Bob Anderson, Eau Claire, 1-6-22.6; Orv Seiger, Fond du Lac, 0-7-16.0.

CLASS K MEN — Walter Phelps, Janesville, 6-1-35.7; Joe Groeschl, Sheboygan, 5-2-41.4; Jesse Comero, Eau Claire, 5-2-38.9; Bob Hoekstra, Waupun, 4-3-33.1; Norman Mauthe, Platteville, 4-3-30.9; Ron Pritzlaff, Germantown, 2-5-30.3; John Milkint, Sussex, 2-5-28.9; John Wallendal, Waupun, 0-7-20.6.

CLASS L MEN — C.L. Ollerman, Fond du Lac, *5-2-37.1; John Johnson, Fond du Lac, *5-2-31.7; John Gomoll, Watertown, *5-2-36.6; Ronald Udelhofen, Potosi, 3-4-31.4; Stan Laron, Monroe, 3-4-28.6; Tom Sherman, Milton, 3-4-27.1; Fred Zeilstra, Eagle, 2-5-31.7; Chris Kitti, Wauwatosa, 2-5-27.4.

CLASS M MEN — David Punzel, Lake Mills, 6-1-31.4; Ralph Schwartz, Fond du Lac, 5-2-30.6; Doug Vine, Green Bay, 4-3-31.4; Norb Nigbur, Green Bay, 4-3-30.0; Al McGowan, Milwaukee 3-4-28.3; Todd Schultz, Marshfield, 3-4-22.6; Clarence Larson, Berlin, 2-5-30.0; Jerome Weis, Janesville, 1-6-26.0.

CLASS N MEN — Ray Hanel, Janesville, *5-2-33.2; Bill Matey, Appleton, *5-2-24.3; Herbert Theisen, Lomira, *5-2-30.0; Dick Bahr, Sheboygan, 3-4-31.1; Martin Carlson, Abbotsford, 3-4-25.4; Roy Raduechel, Eagle, 3-4-25.4; Marv Guetzke, Germantown, 2-5-26.4; Robert Erb, Caduhy, 2-5-24.3.

CLASS O MEN — James Smith, LaCrosse, 7-0-44.7; Joe Schroeder, Fond du Lac, 4-3-30.4; Bernard Udelhofen, Dickeyville, 4-3-26.1; Ed Richardson, Platteville, 3-4-25.7; Elmer Bigfire, Green Bay, 3-4-25.7; Harold Rogers, Cuba City, 3-4-18.9; Ken Voigt, Fillmore, 2-5-28.6; James Boegel, Kewaskum, 2-5-22.9.

CLASS P MEN — Dick Engmann, Marshfield, *6-1-41.4; Pat Udelhofen, Platteville, *6-1-32.9; Ron Militor, Port Washington, 5-2-28.9; LaVern Richard, Hazel Green, 4-3-24.3; Gary Mattson, Meno-Falls, 3-4-20.7; George Kuffer, Milton, 2-5-22.9; Ed Paegelow, Grafton, 1-6-23.6; Hank Kaminski, Waupun, 1-6-22.5.

CLASS Q MEN — Dow Dowler, Fond du Lac, 6-1-24.6; Kevin Mattson, Meno-Falls, 4-3-28.2; Ron Butz, Fond du Lac, 4-3-27.5; LaVern Flesch, Platteville, 4-3-26.8; Bruno Valle, Brownsville, 4-3-23.2; Robert Simerson, Berlin, 4-3-19.6; Louis Berlowski, Fond du Lac, 2-5-21.1; Ray Davies, Fond du Lac, 0-7-18.6.

CLASS R MEN — Alfred Johnson, Eau Claire, 7-0-27.5; Mel Sorenson, Ripon, 6-1-29.3; Roger Schroeder, West Bend, 5-2-25.7; Bill Austreng, Milwaukee, 3-4-11.1; Larry Blackbourn, Berlin, 2-5-18.9; Jim Gaetz, Stevens Point, 2-5-18.6; Bob Runas, Oxfordville, 2-5-17.1; Larry Secord, Fond du Lac, 1-6-17.5.

CLASS S MEN — Roger Schultz, Marshfield, 6-1-22.9; Herb Perleberg, Fond du Lac, 5-2-26.1; Bob Mattson, Meno-Falls, 4-3-22.1; Edgar Walker, Berlin, 4-3-18.2; Jim Pagelow, Germantown, 3-4-17.5; Arnie Boehmer, Knowles, 3-4-12.9; Dan Ebert, Fillmore, 2-5-12.9; Herman Grohskopf, Sheboygan, 1-6-8.6.

CLASS T MEN — Richard McGinnis, West Bend, * 4-1-21.5; Forrest Averbeck, Fond du Lac, * 4-1-14.5; Harold Hocking, Shullsburg, 3-2-12.5; Clarence Guenther, Marshfield, 2-3-14.0; Ralph Wendels, Fond du Lac, 1-4-16.0; Chris Hoppa, Berlin, 1-4-5.0.

12 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 WISCONSIN STATE — (Continued)

CLASS U MEN — Dick Mackay, Germantown, 5-0-16.5; Rick Stone, Germantown, 3-2-16.0; John Fink, Fond du Lac, 3-2-12.5; Wayne Keller, Meno-Falls, 2-3-11.5; Ken Roskopf, Germantown, 1-4-11.5; Leo Zamzow, Fond du Lac, 1-4-6.5.

CLASS A WOMEN — Pat Eaton, Eau Claire, 7-0-69.4; Shary Klopp, Eau Claire, 6-1-56.8; Cheryl Stone, German-town, 3-4-43.7; Ann Opsteen, Combined Locks, 3-4-35.1; Evelyn Goshaw, Eau Claire, 3-4-34.9; Joan Guetzke, Ger-mantown, 3-4-26.3; Cyrena Srenaski, Green Bay, 2-5-38.0; Evie Sinz, Eau Claire, 1-6-22.8.

CLASS B WOMEN — Alice Sukowatey, Sheboygan, 5-0-31.9; Donna Goldsmith, Janesville, 4-1-28.8; Jeanne Pagelow, Germantown, 2-3-18.1; Arlene Roshopf, Germantown, 2-3-18.1; Kathy McGinnis, West Bend, 2-3-15.0; Sid Sanwick, Eau Claire, Forfeit.

CLASS C WOMEN — Judy Uhl, Sheboygan, 5-0-15.6; Sandy Secord, Fond du Lac, 3-2-16.3; Shirley Mattson, Meno-Falls, 3-2-15.0; Juanita Keller, Richfield, 3-2-10.6; Jocelyn Anderson, Eau Claire, 1-4-3.0; Maron Schwartz, Random Lake, Forfeit.

CLASS A BOYS — Kirk Bartnik, Mountain, *6-1-72.3; Bret Pritzlaff, Germantown, *6-1-79.3; Jeff Secord, Fond du Lac, 5-2-54.7; J.D. Secord, Fond du lac, 4-3-54.0; Brad Vanevenhoven, Combined Locks, 3-4-42.0; Gret Mattson, Meno-Falls, 2-5-43.7; Doug Sherman, Milton, 2-5-29.0; Rusty Pritzlaff, Germantown, Forfeit.

CLASS B BOYS — Jim Yurk, Sheboygan, *5-1-2£.5; Dean Culver, Fond du Lac, *5-1-20.0; Keith Keller, Meno-Falls, 2-4-23.8; Hank Schwartz, Random Lake, 0-6-20.0.

CLASS C BOYS — Todd Rasmussen, Fond du Lac, 6-0-17.1; Steve Guetzke, Germantown, 4-2-11.3; Paul Breister, Fond du Lac, 2-4-10.4; Dean Wurtz, Fond du Lac, 0-6-2.1.

CLASS A GIRLS — Nancy Mulry, Combined Locks, 5-0-46.0; Kerri Mulry, Combined Locks, 4-1-29.0; Tammie Mattson, Meno-Falls, 2-3-19.0; Mally Schwartz, Random Lake, 2-3-13.0; Kim Secord, Fond du Lac, 2-3-8.0; Kris Hubele, Meno-Falls, Forfeit.

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3 f t t J H m o r r a n t The Wyoming Association wishes to report the death of Jack Corbet of Big Piney, WY in

late July, 1980. Jack was a courageous competitor. He put great effort in organizing a local club and in constructing courts. Despite a lingering illness for years, Jack never complained nor did he reveal his discomfort and disadvantages to anyone. His wins were never boastful and his losses without excuses. Wyoming pitchers had great respect and enjoyed the association with this staunch pitcher and supporter. He was our good friend and admired member. To Sid, Jack's wife, the sympathy of the Wyoming State Association and that of the National is ex-tended.

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The Tennessee State Association was saddened by the passing of C.H. Ward of Bulls Gap, Tennessee. His spirit for the game was always very high gaining him many friends. He will be sadly missed by all.

Although he is gone, horseshoe pitching in the Ward family will continue as his son Don and his grandson Bill will carry on. Don is always a constant threat in any tournament as he averages in the 70's. Bill is a promising young pitcher and should do very well in years ahead.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES Earl Kerr shooting in rare form won the "B" Handicap with a ringer percentage of 55.4.

This was the highest ever. Ernest Durr won the "E" Handicap with 8-0-45.7 which was one of his best tournaments. Ken Ziemer walked through everybody to win the 32% & under Han-dicap, his first tournament title.

B HANDICAP — Earl Kerr, Anaheim, 9-1-55.4; Robert Hudson, La Jolla, 8-2-56.9; Gene Van Sant, Sun City, 7!3!48.8; Stan Hilton, Burbank, 7-3-51.1; Bill Hubbs, San ysidro, 5-5-42.7; Loris Hauck, Simi Valley, 5-5-39.2; Dorothy McAllister, Sun City, 4-6-42.0; Harold Slagg, Ontario, 3-7-38.7; Barbara Dow, Glendale, 3-7-40.3; Stan Dob-son, LaMesa, 2-8-37.7; John Walsh, San Diego, 2-8-40.1.

E HANDICAP — Ernest Durr, La Puente, 8-0-45.7; Thomas Buck, Sun City, 7-1-36.8; Don McAllister, Sun City, 6-2-30.9; Jim Eozzo, Los Angeles, 5-3-40.6; Mary Van Sant, Sun City, 5-2-35.8; Fred Craven, Bellflower, 4-3-28.8; Larry Ford, San Diego, 4-3-27.5; Richard Reinert, San Diego, 3-4-32.8; Joe Holder, Yucaipa, 3-4-32.0; Jack Butler, San Diego, 3-4-26.2; Boyce Miller, San Clemente, 3-4-29.7; Jeff Jonucz, Chula Vista, 3-4-24.8; Chuck Abblett, Simi Valley, 2-5-9.5; Jim Dow, Glendale, 1-6-29.6; Gerry Kloepfer, Yucaipa, 1-6-24.8; Mike Burbank, San Diego, 0-7-17.8.

32% & UNDER HANDICAP — Ken Ziemer, Barstow, 9-0-34.5; Mary Van Sant, Sun City, 7-2-33.1; Ken Ratley, San Bernardino, 6-3-32.3; Ron Kennel, Riverside, 6-3-27.6; Don Tutich, LaVerne, 6-3-20.4; Fred Craven, Bellflower, 5-4-27.4; Boyce Miller, San Clemente, 3-6-28.4; Kay Brawley, Riverside, 2-7-6.0; Ken Speas, Barstow, 1-8-18.9; Ralph Alvine, Chula Vista, 0-9-4.9.

WALTER KROWEL DOUBLES — Newell Flann, Fred Craven, 5-2; Walter Krowel, Gene Winkler, 5-2; Barbara Dow, Harold Redding, 5-2; Ray Donney, Don Myers, 5-2; Jim Dow, Jim Dinwiddie, 5-2; Arnie Mortenson, Elmer Meiers, 2-5; Les Stewart, Dan Eppele, 1-6; Stan Hilton, Chuck Abblett, 0-7.

HARRY MORSE DOUBLES — Charles Tucker, San Diego, Carol Nichols, S.D., 7-1; Cathy Ringo, San Diego, Gerry Kloepfer, Yucaipa, 6-1; Roger Zeller, San Diego, Jack Butler, San Diego, 7-1; Stan Hilton, Burbank, Paul Aurand, San Diego, 5-3; Dorothy Mcallister, Sun City, Mary Van Sant, Sun City, 5-2; Loris Hauck, Simi Valley, Jim Dow, Glendale, 5-2; Gene Van Sant, Sun City, Jim Eozzo, Los Angeles, 4-3; Jim Weeks, Norway, Richard Reinert, San Diego, 3-4; John Walsh, San Diego, Betsie Mauney, Chula Vista, 3-4; Stan Dobson, La Mesa, Charlie Parsons, Lucerne, 3-4; Jewel Jones, San Diego, Ken Ratley, San Bernardino, 3-4; Bob Hudson, LaJolla, Merv Christian, San Diego, 2-5; Mike Moyer, San Diego, Don McAllister, Sun City, 2-5; Harry Morse, Beaumont, Al White, San Diego, 2-5; Fred Craven, Bellflower, Barbara Dow, Glendale, 2-5; John Walker, Chula Vista, Carol Nichols, San Diego, 0-7.

WALLY SHIPLEY CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES — Jerry Schneider, Wally Shipley, 5-1; Eston Brown, Roger Zeller, 4-2; Heman Standard, Jake Boone, 3-2; Barbara Dow, Earl Kerr,. 2-3; Newell Flann, Jim Dow, 2-3; Art Amador, Harold Slagg, 0-5. GROUP B: Gene Van Sant, Don McAllister, 8-1; Harold Redding, Fred Craven, 7-2; Ron St. Thomas, Erwin Klessig, 7-2; Dorothy McAllister, Mary Van Sant, 6-3; Doyle Brawley, Ron Kennel, 5-4; Bill Hubbs, Jeff Jonucz, 4-5; Bill Van Sant, Wayne Stip, 3-6; Loris Hauck, Chuck Abblett, 3-6; Jim Weeks, Bill Valko, 1-8; Jack Schoonover, Dan Eppele, 1-8.

14 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 TYLER WINS ORE. HANDICAP OPEN "MONEY" TOURNAMENT Phil Tyler was "best by test" as he won two playoffs to grab the top place money in the an-

nual Salem, Oregon Money tournament held at the Bush Pacture park courts in Salem, Oregon, on September 7.

In round robin play, Phil Tyler was 1st in Class A. Darrell Buell came out 1st in Class b after a 3-way playoff with Bill Schreiner and David Brown. Tom Tucker took 1st in Class C. Then the 1st place winners in each class played off for the top place money. Phil Tyler defeated Tom Tucker in the first playoff game and then Darrell Bell beat Phil Tyler to come out as No. 1 and the top monHy winner for the day.

CLASS A — Phil Tyler, Spring., 7-2-59.6; Abe Ediger, Dallas, 4-3-46.0; Rick Rebman, Her., 4-3-46.1; Ben Wiedrich, O.C., 3-4-66.1; Esthel Benner, Salem, 3-4-46.1; Oren McMillan, Eugene, 3-4-45.9; Jim Kosterman, Wa., 3-4-45.0; Ray Meyer, Salem, 2-5-37.5.

CLASS B — Darrell Buell, Eugene, 8-1-45.8; Bill Schreiner, Silv., 5-2-48.0; David Brown, Salem, 5-2-43.8; Don Car-din, Prince, 3-3-35.0; Bill Dolan, Gladstone, 2-4-36.0; Vern Wanless, McMinn., 1-5-36.0; Ray Schiedler, Silv., 0-6-22.0.

CLASS C — Tom Tucker, Prince., 5-2-31.1; Ray Whittington, Salem, 4-2-30.7; Wayne Ferris, Salem, 4-2-22.0; Leo Connolly, Eugene, 4-2-13.0; Manuel Santos, O.C., 2-4-18.5; Ed Lawrence, Salem, 2-4-10.7; Bill Place, Salem, 0-6-2.1.

LEBOW VICTOR IN TENNESSEE RINGER ROUND-UP O.D. Lebow had everything going for him as he topped Class A in the annual Tennessee

Ringer Round-Up played at Bulls Gap, Tennessee in August. Dexree Stallings, Tennessee state secretary, took top spot in Class B with 4-1-66.4. He also won the high single game trophy with 31 ringers in 40 shoes for 77.5 percent. The Junior title was won by R. Ward.

CLASS A — O.D. Lebow, 5-0-68.8; T. Norwood, 4-1-70.6; D. Ward, 3-2-66.5; R. Norwood, 2-3-66.9; G. Lewis, 1-4-59.5; J. Adkerson, 0-5-55.2.

CLASS B - D. Stallings, 4-1-66.4; C. Brown, 3-2-59.4; J.B. Wells, 3-2-56.1; H. Self, 3-2-55.2; J. Hammitt, 2-3-53.8; J. Shelton, 0-5-43.2.

CLASS C - G. Whaley, 5-0-58.6; J. Walker, 3-2-55.0; R. Ward, 3-2-53.4; B. Arms, 2-3-48.9; J. Whaley, 1-4-40.6; P. Cogdill, 1-4-39.0.

CLASS D — F. Gregg, 2-1-41.0; J. Haire, 2-1-37.5; B. Ward, 2-1-34.8; S. Warren, 0-3-26.0.

CLASS E - L. Beach, 4-0-50.5; D. Jacobs, 3-1-36.7; W.K. Sampson, 1-3-33.0; J. Taylor, 1-3-31.2; C. Hickey, 1-3-30.3.

JUNIOR BOYS — R. Ward, 2-0-13.0; J. Hatley, 1-1-6.8; M. Arms, 0-2-2.7.

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The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 BRUMFIELD IN CLEAN SWEEP OF GREATER SEATTLE OPEN Ray Brumfield of Lynnwood, Washington, posted 7 wins in a row and a 62.7 percent to win

the annual Greater Seattle Open tournament held in that city. John Reedy won Class B by playoff over Dale McKay. Gene Beach won Class C going undefeated. Dick Gabel topped Class D and for his fine efforts joined the list of plaque owners. Brumfield will have possession of the traveling "City Trophy" until the next Greater Seattle tournament in 1981.

CLASS A — Ray Brumfield, Lynwood, 7-0-62.7; Brad Pederson, Seattle, 4-3-57.7; Sig Pederson, Seattle, 4-3-58.5; Ken Heine, Kent, 4-3-52.7; Les Buchert, Seattle, 3-4-52.9; Bob Good, Alderwood Manor, 2-5-53.5; Orlean Clinton, Seattle, 2-5-52.4; Oliver Hartzell, Bothell, 2-5-47.1.

CLASS B — John Reedy, Edmonds, 7-1-49.8; Dale McKay, Auburn, 6-2-46.5; Bill Coppernoll, Seattle, 5-2-40.8; Lyle Meuret, Everett, 5-2-47.3; Len Huson, Seattle, 2-5-34.4; George Bannon, Woodinville, 2-5-33.6; Dick Wasson, Des Moines, 1-6-40.3; Charlie Tapper, Kent, 1-6-37.4.

CLASS C — Gene Beach, Marysville, 5-0-36.9; Bob Pederson, Seattle, 3-2-41.0; Vern Riel, Everett, 3-2-34.8; Mac Huson, Seattle, 3-2-28.8; Herb Okeson, Redmond, 1-4-24.0; John Alexander, Bothell, 0-5-14.7.

CLASS D — Dick Gabel, Lynnwood, 4-1-33.3; John DeVries, Everett, 3-2-23.5; John Kronholm, Everett, 3-2-30.0; Glen Titchenal, Seattle, 2-3-25.1; George Fagala, Everett, 2-3-25.0; John Vandenberg, Seattle, 1-4-09.0.

BONANI, BEGIN, DESROCHES SURVIVE LAST CHANCE TOURNEY About a year ago someone suggested that Heritage Recreation Center in Sutton,

Massachusetts, could use another tournament in the fall. The summer season was ending. The Tournament of Champions was upcoming. There was a one-week gap in the schedule. That solved the date problem, Sept. 28.

Next to be decided was, "What kind of tournament?" Not too big. We can't handle the nor-mal two weeks of pitchers in one day. But we don't want to slight anyone. "I know. How about a loser's tournament?" "What do you mean?" "I mean, there are lots of pitchers every year who want to get into the T. of C., but keep getting knocked out by people winning classes who have won before. Let's keep those other people out."

"That"s a good idea. But we can't call if a LOSERS tournament — that doesn't sound too complimentary." "Okay. How about UNDER ACHIEVER tournament?" "How about LAST GASP?" "How about LAST CHANCE tournament, because that's what it is? All finally agreed on LAST CHANCE.

Thus the Heritage Last Chance Tournament was born. And, to everyone's surprise, almost no one showed up, because there weren't too many "eligible." Nineteen underachieves entered. They did horseshoe battle in three classes. The classes were handicapped due to the large spread in percentages.

When the dust had settled, three champions were crowned. Charlie Bonani, Mike Desroches, and Gerry Begin, all undefeted. Charlie breezed with 64%, more like what he had been pit-ching until a month ago. Mike's 26.8% was more like what he was pitching last March. And Gerry's 24.4% was more like last January. Gerry's wins included an overtime two-point vic-tory over her husband Jean.

When all the placques were awarded and the victors were breathing 'Last Gasp' sighs of relief while filling out their Tournament of Champions applications, somebody made the observation that this is one tournament where the winners don't want to return next year as defenging champs. This was the most talked about tournament of the year. All summer long "losers" have been jokingly advised that "There's always the LAST CHANCE." For 16 pit-chers there is only "Next Year."

CLASS 1 — Charlie Bonani, MA, 6-0-64.0; Robert Dorn, Jr., 4-2-42.7; Don Perkins, CT, 4-2-35.3; Bill White, MA, 2-4-37.7; Don Harrison, MA, 2-4-41.3; Murland Bradley, CT, 2-4-44.3; Ray Benson, VT, 1-5-32.3.

CLASS 2 — Gerry Begin, MA, 5-0-24.4; Ernest Levangie, MA, 3-2-33.5; Jean Begin, MA, 2-3-26.7; Red Cote, MA, 2-3-26.8; Leon Wright, MA, 2-3-24.0; Reggie Ploof, MA, 1-4-17.2.

CLASS 3 — Mike Desroches, MA, 5-0-26.8; Jim Styles, NH, 3-2-16.8; Dom Colendene, CT, 3-2-20.0; Joe Warga, MA, 2-3-14.8; Bob Steeves, MA, 1-4-19.6; Bob Massa, CT, 1-4-10.0.

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WINS LADIES TITLE — DICK PINTOR TOPS BOYS

CLASS A - LaCrosse Paul, 6-1-59.9; Wetherbee, Dick, 6-1-62.0; Ault, Charles, 5-2-58.3; Graves, Earl, 4-3-58.6; Tulk, Jim, 2-5-63.1; Engle, Bob, 2-5-53.3; Schneck, Don, 2-5-52.1; Labbe, Jerry, 1-6-50.4.

CLASS B — Stewart, George, 6-1-49.7; Wetherbee, Rich, 5-2-48.5; Kashner, Gordon, 4-3-46.7; Grossenbach, Les, 4-3-44.5; Schliske, Bud, 4-3-42.1; Lenz, Hugo, 3-4-48.0; Bindschadler, Harold, 1-6-34.0; Boss, Dale, 0-7-35.7.

CLASS C — Stough, Kevin, 7-0-48.2; Bale, Glen, 6-1-44.6; Higgins, Marvin, 5-2-49.2; Hanshew, Dick, 3-4-45.6; Tarket, Duane, 3-4-35.9; Sailsbury, Win, 2-5-38.9; Sais, Leonard, 1-6-34.4.

CLASS D — Wood, Arch, 6-1-44.5; Sanchez, Oney, 5-2-39.7; Boss, Harry, 5-2-36.9; Wild, Don, 4-3-33.6; Hyder, Don, 3-4-31.3; Pintor, Pete, 2-5-33.6; Fraass, Don, 2-5-25.8; Hogsett, Don, 1-6-27.5.

CLASS E — Robeck, Glen, 5-2-30.4; Thompson, Keith, 4-3-33.5; Hilbert, Larry, 4-3-30.9; Jensen, Dick, 3-4-34.1; Champion, Bob, 3-4-31.5; Carlson, Bill, 3-4-30.8; Bakken, Martin, 3-4-28.9; Garcia, Robert, 3-4-26.5.

CLASS F — Hamby, Barry, 6-1-31.2; Wellborn, Louis, 4-3-33.2; Martin, AL, 4-3-32.4; O'Brian, Don, 4-3-28.9; Trip-pey, Jerry, 4-3-27.1; Dearing, Star, 3-4-25.9; Smith, Wayne, 3-4-22.3.

CLASS G — Riccard, Gary, 6-1-29.4; Huntzinger, John, 5-2-25.4; Huls, Leo, 5-2-23.3; Resseguie, Lester, 4-3-26.2; Knight, Jerry, 4-3-26.1; Downs, Jim, 3-4-18.7; Darnell, Jim, 1-6-15.8; Bauer, Lloyd, 0-7-12.5.

CLASS H — Pintor, Robert, 5-2-23.9; Weith, Fjrank, 5-2-18.3; Zaccard, Terry, 5-2-20.3; Trainor, Yvo., 4-3-22.8; Rud-dock, Steve, 4-3-19.4; Edwards, Ralph, 4-3-18.7; Ashworth, Gary, 1-6-7.6; Wes, Vincent, 0-7-7.5.

WOMEN — Sanchez, Sadie, 6-0-40.0; Roth, Frank, 3-3-35.0; Stewart, Velma, 2-4-19.6; Weith, Dino, 1-5-0.09.

JUNIORS — Pintor, Richard, Jr., 5-0-43.0; Pexton, Terry, 3-2-17.0; Pexton, Jed, 3-2-20.0; Weith, Luke, 3-2-10.5; Gruenwald, Gina, 1-4-0.09.

ANDERSON OVER TURCHEK FOR WESTERN NEBR. OPEN TITLE EVELYN SMITH FROM WYOMING WINS LADIES TITLE

CLASS A — P. Anderson, NB, 9-1-53.2; B. Turchek, NB, 8-2-60.3; J. Tulk, CO., 6-3-57.7: B. Engle, CO, 6-3-56.6; C. Ault, CO, 4-5-56.4; G. Schmidt, NB, 4-5-49.8; D. Hanshew, NB, 3-6-49.4; G. Stewart, CO, 3-6-44.7; H. Lenz, WY, 3-5-1; Forfeit; 47.0; O.K. Stough, CO, 0-9-45.1.

CLASS B - D. Boss, CO, 9-1-44.6; H. Bauer, NB, 7-3-49.3; G. Bales, NB, 6-4-44.1; K. Peck, NB, 6-4-42.9; G. Abrams, CO, 5-5-44.2; B. Schlkiskie, WY, 4-6-41.3; C. Grooms, NB, 4-6-38.9; D. Tarket, CO, 4-6-38.2; D. Randall, NB, 4-5-1- Forfeit, 36.3; H. Gettler, NB, 3-7-37.2; H. Bindschadler, WYN, 3-7-35.8.

CLASS C — L. Hilbert, CO, playoff winner, 9-3-36.8; R. Grooms, NB, 8-4-35.5; D. Laurin, WY, 7-4-40.8; H. Davis, 7-4-38.5; R. Jessen, NB, 7-4-37.4; B. Rupp, NB, 6-5-38.6; K. Thompson, CO, 6-5-36.9; G. Rickard, WY, 6-5-35.7; B. Plank, NB, 4-7-30.9; D. Fraass, NB, 4-7-28.1; H. Boss, CO, 3-8-28.4.

CLASS D — D. Gunderson, WY, 10-1-38.6; M. Bakken, NB, 9-2-33.6; J. Gettler, NB, 9-2-31.5; J. Fiala, NB, 8-3-31.6; W. Rogers, NB, 8-3-28.7; J. Anderson, NB, 6-5-26.3; M. Brauer, NB, 5-6-27.8; R. Pintor, CO, 4-7-29.6; E. North, WY, 3-8-20.7; W. Smith, WY, 3-8-20.5; A. Rawley, NB, 1-1-21.2.

CLASS E — C. Dobberstine, NB, 10-0-35.6; J. Huntzinger, CO, 7-3-27.9; D. Medina, NB, 7-3-27.2; J. Andreas, NB, 6-4-28.9; W. Lewellen, NB, 6-4-24.3; R. Swanson, NB, 5-5-28.6; A. Greenwood, NB, 5-5-24.1; F. Rein, NB, 5-5-22.6; J. Darnell, NB, 3-7-18.9; F. Weith, CO, 1-9-18.2.

CLASS F - J. Maser, NB, 7-1-26.7; T. Westphalen, NB, 6-2-26.2; S. Schneider, NB, 6-2-22.7; G. Walker, NB, 5-3-25.9; C. Marker, NB, 5-3-22.3; H. Boltjes, NB, 3-5-18.4; J. Hilzer, NB, 3-5-18.1; J. Payne, NB, 2-6-14.8.

CLASS G - R. Hanshew, NB, 8-0-15.7; H. Kraus, NB, 7-1-18.9; J. Fox, NB, 6-2-9.8; A. Cook, NB, 5-3-15.3; H. Schmick, NB, 4-4-11.2; W. Sip, NB, 4-4-4.4; R. O'Bannon, NB, 3-5-11.8; B. Bamrick, NB, 2-6-7.1; B. Standko, NB, 0-8-10.3.

CLASS A WOMEN — Evelyn Smith, 5-1-47.7; Wy., Allice Abrams, CO, 4-2-40.5; Sally Grooms, NB, 3-3-37.8; Velma Stewart, CO, 0-5-18.8.

CLASS B WOMEN - Lois Westphalen, 4-0-23.7; NB; B. Laurin, WY, 3-1-21.2; H. Davis, WY, 2-2-16.4; E. Schnick, NB, 1-3-14.3; B. Kraus, NB, 0-4-9.8.

18 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 BESHORE TOPPLES ALL COMERS-WINS PENNA. OPEN

Dan Beshore, secretary of the Eastern Pennsylvania Association, put 7 straight victories on the board with 77.3 ringer percentage to win the annual Pennsylvania Open tournament held at the Borough park courts in New Cumberland, PA., Aug. 16-17.

CLASS A — Dan Beshore, 7-0-77.1; Grant Powers, 6-1-72.0; Dale Carson, 5-2-67.1; C.M. Eyler, 4-3-64.8; Glenn Brown, 2-5-57.6; Ray Bechtel, 2-5-56.9; Chas. Eppley, 2-5-56.5; Dick Wilson, 0-7-52.6.

CLASS B — Ed Risley, 6-1-58.3; Dean McCurdy, 6-1-57.1; Glenn Rubendall, 5-2-55.8; Frank Bechtel, 5-2-51.1; Pete Miller, 3-4-45.5; Glenn Eppley, 1-6-44.4; Clark Walker, 1-6-41.1; Dick Dart, 1-6-39.0.

CLASS C — Ed Gohn, 7-0-54.3; Bill Brauw, 6-1-50.2; Don Holland, 4-3-43.8; Bob Reynold, 3-4-46.9; John Baugher, 3-4-45.0; Jack Griffith, 3-4-40.3; Earl Brown, 2-5-45.9; Wilmet Ness, 0-7-37.8.

CLASS D — Ron Carr, 6-1-48.3; Bryan Wilson, 6-1-49.7; Earl Lartz, 5-2-46.8; Lou Shields, 4-3-41.8; Chub Reynold, 4 4-3-38.1; John Fulton, 1-6-42.2; Paul Kamont, 1-6-39.7; Gerard Harris, 1-6-34.4.

CLASS E — Ira Stine, 4-1-38.4; John Urbane, 4-1-39.6; Al Long, 3-2-38.1; Chas. Antes, 3-2-33.4; Ned Kinard, 1-4-26.3; Wayne DeHart, 0-5-12.4.

DEBBY MICHAUD REPEATS AS NEW ENGLAND LADIES' CHAMP LORD SWEEPS THRU TO MEN'S TITLE; JANICE DOMEY NEW GIRLS' CHAMPION; RICHARD FORGUES REPEATS IN BOYS'

The 1980 N.E. horseshoe tournament, held Labor Day weekend on the 24 lighted courts in Wheelock Park, Kenne, N.H. was a success, but a dramatic one, for three defending cham-pions. A fourt 1979 champion, Linda Patenaude, moved into the women's division to help provide some of the drama.

A highlight of the tourney was the Saturday night spectator's delight, the Women's Class A competition. All four entrants sent in 65% as entering averages. After the double-round-robin, all four were proven wrong. Even Liz Downer, Vermont state champion, whose game was not its sharpest and who lost ever game, averaged 66.4%. Defending champion Debby Michaud, Debby Fulford and Linda Patenaude, New Hampshire and Maine state champions respective-ly, ended in a 3-way tie for first place. After 7 hours of top-notch competition, Debby Michaud emerged victorious by a hair. There were 3 games over 100 shoes, including the final playoff game between Debby M. and Debbie F. and there were several 80% + games including one bet-ween Fulford and Michaud in which both pitchers averaged over 80%. High game was by Fulford at 84.9%. It was the best N.E. women's tourney ever with the spectators and com-petitors alike sharing the excitement.

In the men's division, Al Lord of Maine, who now calls himself "The Spoiler", showed why he finished 8th in the World Tournament as he held of 15 challengers to emerge undefeated. He was behind Doug Kienia 42-15 but dug in to win 55-49. Kevin Hollister, Vermont state cham-pion and eventual runner up to Lord, had a chance in the final game to force a playoff but just fell short 51-45. Kevin and the other 1970's "wonder kids" Doug Kienia, Mike Patenaude, and Brian Simmons, all from Maine, are serving notice that they are future serious contenders for any tournament win.

Kevin Hollister had high game of 90.5% and high tournament average of 76.8%. A steady rainfall during his 130 shoe, 51-48 loss to Norm Rioux of Ct. may have turned the tide against him while Al Lord's steady pitching proved sufficient for him to repeat as New England cham-pion.

In the junior boys' division, Richard Forgues of Vermont defeated his brother Joe and four others to successfully defend his title. Rick's high game was an 83.3%.

Janice Domey pitched well against 3 relative newcomers to become the new New England Junior Girl's champion. She had 2 games over 60% and offered much encouragement to her younger opponents.

199 people entered this year's tournament hosted by the Keene, New Hampshire horseshoe club.

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 NEW ENGLAND - (Continued)

CLASS A MEN — Al Lord, Mechanics Falls, ME, 15-0-73.0; Kevin Hollister, Bennington, VT, 13-2-76.8; Norm Rioux, Monville, CT, 13-2-71.7; Ed Domey, Sutton, MA, 12-3-69.4; Mike Pateneaude, Oxford, ME, 10-5-68.0; Doug Kienia, No. Berwick, ME, 8-7-72.0; Bernard Herfurth, N. Hampton, MA, 9-6-69.2; Brian Simmons, Kittery Pt., ME, 8-7-64.8; Charles Richardson, Orange, MA, 7-8-64.7; Charles Bonani, Braintree, MA, 7-8-61.2; George Trabrucchi, Chester CT, 6-9-60.9; Paul Drowne, Gardner, MA, 5-10-55.2; Ronald Ahlstrom, Petersham, MA, 4-11-61.7; Paul Sylvia, Berkinsville, VT, 3-12-54.9; Don Weik, Lakeside, CT, Withdrew; Mike Bondreau, Fairfax, Withdrew.

CLASS B MEN - William Moore, Norwich, CT, 6-1-60.8; Willie J. Paradis, Bristol, CT, 5-2-60.4; Amos Whitaker, Orange, MA, 5-2-57.2; Frank Lengyel, Springfield, VT, 4-3-54.3; Robert Traquair, Keene, NH, 3-4-59.4; Pete Bochese, Norwich, CT, 3-4-49.6; Angelo Cieslac, Gardner, MA, 1-6-52.7; Paul Cormier, Marlboro, MA, 1-6-46.7.

CLASS BB MEN — Brian Smith, Keene, NH, 6-1-56.9; Forest Lander, Richmond, VT, 5-2-59.7; Orton Cushman, E. Longmeadow, MA, 5-2-53.7; Skip Traquair, Keene, NH, 3-4-51.4; Carl York, N. Sharon, ME, 3-4-51.3; Joe Merritt, Orange, MA, 2-5-49.4; Richard Howe, Athol, MA, 2-5-47.4; Roger Henson, N. Haven, CT, 2-5-43.6.

CLASS C MEN — Dennis W. Hansen, Quaker Hill, CT, 6-1-52.0; Michael Merry, Millinockett, ME, 6-1-56.7; Glenn McDonald, Caribou, ME, 6-1-45.9; Bob Dean, Bristol, VT, 4-3-41.7; Gerald Smith, Derby, ME, 3-4-39.9; William Davis, S. Boston, MA, 2-5-42.1; Gill Lea, Orange, CT, 1-6-38.0; Vincent Williams, N. London, CT, 1-6-38.1.

CLASS CC MEN — C. Paul St. Peter, Caribou, ME, 7-0-50.6; Jeff Bockese, Norwich, CT, 6-1-50.6; John Buzick, Stratford, CT, 5-2-44.2; William White, Worchester, MA, 4-3-36.8; Ed Tyler, Shelton, CT, 3-4-38.0; Sam Raymond, Walt Bagley, Bill Krawxzyk, Withdrew.

CLASS D MEN — Roland Desrosiers, N. Ispwich, NH, 6-1-43.6; Merrill Smith, N. Ipswich, NH, 6-1-47.8; Robert C. Dorn, Sr., Springfield, MA, 5-2-47.4; Bill Dickerson, Long Meadow, MA, 5-2-46.5; Richard Doble, Keene, NH, 3-4-30.5; Robert J. Fitzwilliams, Lowell, MA, Withdrew; David Salo, Ken Lacoille, Withdrew.

CLASS DD MEN — Mike Kibee, Penacook, NH, 7-0-44.6; Robert E. Dorn, Jr., Springfield, MA, 6-1-38.2; Robert Go key, Bridgewater Cnrs., Vt, 5-2-40.0; Ed Kezelevich, Ansonia, CT, 4-3-31.0; Pat Gallant, Robert Many, Joe Guy, Robert Snidesa, Withdrew.

CLASS E MEN — Harry Reid, Oxford, ME, 7-0-46.0; Donald Harrison, Westboro, MA, 5-2-40.8; Frank Wagner, Darien, CT, 4-3-36.1; Brad Bemis, Conway, NH, 4-3-38.2; Elmer Moore, S. Royalston, VT, 3-4-39.1; Ed Cote, W. Up-ton, MA, 3-4-36.3; Bill Miskella, Stratford, CT, 2-5-31.0; David Munroe, MErrimack, NH, Withdrew.

CLASS EE — MEN — Ray Fife, Sr., Panacook, NH, 7-0-35.1; Robert Ladd, Sr., Concord, NH, 5-2-36.8; Robert Har-riman, Portland, ME, 4-3-39.1; Harry Schricker, N. Atterford, MA, 4-3-32.4; Howard Murphy, Campton, NH, 4-3-28.8; Wendall Purmham, White River, TV, 3-4-32.5; Raymond Benson, Springfield, VT, 1-6-30.7; Allan Parker, Brookfield, MA, Withdrew.

CLASS F MEN — Michael King, Brownville, Jet., ME, 6-1-39.6; Wes Pateneaude, Oxford, ME, 5-2-39.6; Nello Stortini, Stratford, Cn, 5-2-37.7; George Blais, Nashua, NH, 4-3-30.7; Francis McMahon, Mellinocket, ME, 3-4-36.6; Dwight MacVane, So. Portland, ME, 3-4-32.5; George Quinn, Wilton, NH, 1-6-30.0; Ernie LeVangie, Plymouth, MA, 1-6-26.5.

CLASS FF MEN — Eugene Paris, Pomfret Ctr., CT, 6-1-43.7; Andre Daneault, Suncook, NH, 5-2-36.3; Thomas Henley, Hamilton, MA, 4-3-37.0; William McMahon, Melrose, MA, 4-3-33.1; Ronald Somers, N. Ispwich, NH, 4-3-32.3; Whitey Bates, Quincy, MA, 3-4-29.9; Cleo Breton, E. Templeton, MA, 2-5-35.1; George Lebourdais, Jr., Hollowell, NC, 0-7-27.9.

CLASS G MEN — Norm Ricard, Hudson, NH, 6-1-34.6; Ricky Fife, Penacook, NH, 4-3-33.0; James Murphy, Amesbury, MA, 4-3-32.3; Bill Lawson, Boylston, MA, 4-3-30.5; Bill Progen, Acton, MA, 3-4-31.7; George Baraby, Col-chester, VT, 3-4-27.1; Tom Courtney, Haverhill, MA, 2-5-29.1; Al Doucette, Derby, CT, 2-5-23.6.

CLASS GG MEN — Ralph Rollins, Brownsville Jet. ME, 6-1-33.8; Jack Macleod, Milo, ME, 6-1-34.8; Dennis Labednick, Nashua, NH, 5-2-33.8; Charles Tracchia, Beverly, MA, 4-3-34.6; Warren Hall, Nashua, NH, 3-4-30.4; Di-que Gardner, N. London, NH, 3-4-27.8; Fred Hayden, Seymour, CT, 1-6-23.3; Jim Styles, 0-7-13.4.

CLASS H MEN — John Garson, Methuen, MA, 5-2-28.7; Jay Benton, Fitchville, CT, 4-3-29.1; Andre Dominique, Dracut, MA, 4-3-23.2; Al Doucette, Gardner, MA, 3-4-33.7; Red Cote, Westboro, MA, 3-4-29.3; Robert Brouillard, Nashua, NH, 3-4-25.7; Beryl Raynor, Winthrope, CT, 3-4-22.4; Ralph Frostrom, Hampden, MA, 3-4-21.4.

CLASS HH MEN — George Lebourdais, Sr., Hollowell, ME, 6-1-34.1; Bob Gesick, Deep River, CT, 5-2-24.3; Bur-nam Snide, Springfield, VT, 4-3-27.2; James Tyree, Hanover, MA, 4-3-26.6; Bruce Stovall, Chester, CT, 3-4-24.2; An-thony Nacewicz, Agawam, MA, 2-5-24.1; Thomas Heilmann, Kittery Pt., ME, 2-5-23.3; Al Brouchu, Jr. Panacook, NH, 2-5-19.3.

CLASS I MEN - Floyd Smith, Keene, NH, 7-0-32.1; Alvin Raitto, Troy, NH, 5-2-31.3; Keith Kusch, Foxboro, MA, 4-3-29.3 David B. Aillargeon, New Market, NH, 3-4-24.3; Walter Hoxie, Brownville, ME, 3-4-23.0; Rod Burnham, Starksboro, VT, 3-4-19.0; Richard Whitehouse, Haverhill, MA, 2-5-20.9; Stanley Prior, Bridgewater Corners, VT, 1-6-21.4.

20 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 NEW ENGLAND - (Continued)

CLASS II MEN — Philip Sumners, Bristol, VT, 7-0-32.3; Cliff Whipple, Keene, NH, 5-2-27.5; Charles Rutkowski, Hopkinton, MA, 4-3-15.5; Bart Sargent, Westwood, MA, 3-4-20.7; Donald Moreau, Nashua, NH, 3-4-19.8; Ed Harr-ington, Quincy, MA, 3-4-15.5; Mike Bedard, Starksboro, VT, 2-5-17.6; Roger Bolduc, Auburn, ME, 1-6-8.6.

CLASS J — Dick Smith, Sr., Keene, NH, 5-2-24.4; Rick Perham, Worcester, MA, 5-2-24.3; Allan Rowell, Quincy, MA, 5-2-23.0; R. Bryce York, N. Sharon, ME, 4-3-23.4; Malcolm Georgina, Keene, NH, 3-4-24.6; Domenico, Col-andene, N. London, CT., 3-4-20.1; Rene Doyan, Lewiston, ME, 2-5-19.0; Harry Griffin, Keene, NH, 1-6-20.9.

CLASS JJ MEN — Buster Johnson, S. Hamilton, MA, 6-1-18.8; Dick Olsen, Quincy, MA, 5-2-16.9; Richard Plourde, Suncook, NH, 4-3-18.8; Armando Deluca, Chelsea, MA, 4-3-9.5; Mike DesRoches, Worcester, MA, 3-4-15.9; Bob Steeve, Marlboro, MA, 3-4-15.4; Dusty Rhodes, Norwich, CT, 3-4-18.8; Les Michaud. Raynham, MA, 0-7-9.8.

WOMENS CLASS A — Debby Michaud, Raynham, MA, 4-2-75.3; Debbie Fulford, Keene, NH, 4-2-76.4; Linda Pateneaude, Oxford, ME, 4-2-76.1; Liz Downer, VT, 0-6-66.4.

WOMENS CLASS B — Edith Gadoury, Watertown, MA, 4-1-37.7; Lucille DesRosiers, N. Ispwich, NH, 3-2-47.1; Beverly Forgues, Bristol, VT, 3-2-42.0; Vickie Pateneaude, Oxford, ME, 2-3-39.9; Colleen Boudreau, Rindge, NH, 2-3-35.4; Mary Roberts, Jaffrey, NH, 1-4-40.2.

WOMENS CLASS C — Mary Steeves, Marlboro, MA, 5-0-34.2; Anita Pateneaude, Oxford, ME, 4-1-26.1; Barbara Domey, Sutton, MA, 3-2-23.3; Teresa Wike, Hogksette, NH, 2-3-17.6; Connie Millett, S. Paris, ME, 1-4-11.7; Bye.

JR. BOYS CLASS A — Richard Forgues, Bristol, VT, 5-0-76.5; Joe Forgues, Bristol, 4-1-67.3; Mike Moore, N. Ber-wick, ME, 3-2-60.8; David Doyon, Lewiston, ME, 2-3-55.4; Greg Rutkowski, Hopkinton, ME, 1-4-26.6; Bill Traquair, Keene. NH, 0-5-33.7.

JR. BOYS CLASS B — Sheldon Steeves, Marlboro, MA, 9-0-39.9; Jim Forgues, Bristol, VT, 7-2-40.4; Mike Sylvia, Perkinsville, VT, 6-3-37.9; Raymond Gokey, Bridgewater Corners, VT, 5-4-37.2; Keith Howe, Southbridge, MA, 6-3-33.4; John Gokey, Bridgewater Corners, VT, 5-4-33.2; Scott Denault, Suncook, NY, 3-6-25.8; Tim Denault, Sun-cook, NH, 3-6-18.8; Kerry Plourde, Suncook, NH, 1-8-13.7; Brian Keith, Southbridge, MA, 0-9-16.0.

JR. GIRLS CLASS — Janice Domey, SUtton, MA, 6-0-48.7; Betty Bedard, Starksboro, VT, 4-2-19.6; Robin Gadoury, Watertown, MA, 2-4-3.6; Shawneen Michaud, Raynham, MA, 0-6-3.8.

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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.

WALTER RAY WILLIAMS, JR. BIG WINNER IN ANNUAL DONUT OPEN; ELMER HOHL SECOND; JANET WALROD EASES

THROUGH WOMEN'S CLASS; JASON SMITH TOPS IN BOYS In the season's biggest money tournament held in the United States this year, 67 entires took

to the courts representing Calif., Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, New Mexocio, Oklahoma and Canada in the annual Donut Open tournament held at Ponca City, Oklahoma July 19-20.

Walter Ray Williams, Jr. of Chino, California topped all comers in the Pro Class with 9 straight victories and posting an 85.5 ringer percentage. Elmer Hohl from Wellesley, Ontario, Canada and his son Steve with 6-3-72.0. Merlin Potts of Leonardville, Kansas was fourth with 5-4-69.0.

Janet Walrod of Yukon, Oklahoma eased through the Women's class A undefeated follow-ed by Tina Cain and Wmalene Pearce in second and third place respectively. Janet hitting 58.4 percent for the tournament.

In the Junior Boys Class Jason Smith came through with 4 straight wins to take home the ti-tle in that class.

Louise Abercrombie, the North Central Oklahoma Horeshoe Pitchers Association Public Relations Person, was presented a $1,325 Las Vegas Vacation trip for two for outstanding pro-motional work. She is a reporter for the Ponca City News and has done a terrific job of pro-moting horseshoes at every opportunity. She is also a top competitor in women's horseshoe pit-ching in Oklahoma.

Lloyd and Raymond Lebaron, the local club president and secretary-treasurer were presented a $1,325 Las Vegas Vacation trip for two for their work in helping to prepare the courts and other necessary equipment for the tournament.

Earl Winston of LaMonte, Missouri and 3rd Vice-President of the NHPA, presented a check for $500 on behalf of the NHPA to the Donut Open prize fund during the ceremonies.

The first four placed in the Pro Class were awarded a $1,325 Las Vegas Vacation trip for two. In addition first place received, $300 and horseshoe clock trophy, second place, $200 and trophy and third place $100 and trophy. In the Men's Class A first place received a $1,325 Las Vegas Vacation trip for two, second place trophy and third place also a trophy.

In the Men's Classes B, C, D, E and F and Women's Classes A, B and C; 1st place a $525 Las Vegas Vacation trip for two; 2nd place, trophy and 3rd place, trophy.

Homer Cain was the Tournament Director and Promotions; Ginger Cain, Statistician and Tina Cain, Brochure Editor. Trophies were made of ceramic and made by Ginger, Tina and other daughter Teresa Burk.

22 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 DONUT OPEN - (Continued)

Orchids to this fine association, local clubs and the fine outstanding workers that made such a marvelous contribution to the sport of horseshoes and a most successful tournament.

MEN'S PRO CLASS—Walter Ray Williams, Jr., 9-0-85.5; Elmer Hohl, 8-1-77.0; Steve Hohl, 6-3-72.0; Merlin Potts, 5-4-69.0; Ron Martin, 5-4-66.1; Jeff Williams, 4-5-64.9; Charlie Brewer, 3-6-57.1; Earl Winston, 3-6-55.7; Bud Hamilton, 2-7-53.5; Steve Hanes, 0-9-46.6.

MEN'S CLASS A—Roger Potts, 5-0-54.0; Don Hanes, 4-1-48.8; Ralph Funk, 3-2-46.4; Gerald Kahle, 1-4-45.2; Chuck Arnold, 1-4-41.6; Carl Redgate, 1-4-32.4

MEN'S CLASS B—Arthur Krehbiel, 7-0-46.0; Earl Pearce, 6-1-50.0; Gene Fleek, 5-2-44.9; Don Walrod, 3-4-43.7; Melbern Hutchison, 3-4-37.1; Homer Cain, 2-5-35.4; Eddie Clark, 1-6-36.0; Harold Crist, 1-6-33.4

MEN'S CLASS C—Charlie Bailey, 7-0-42.0; Joe Krehbiel, 6-1-41.7; Marvin Zerger, 4-3-35.1; Jerry Holt, 3-4 36.0; Herb Flickinger, 3-4-33.4; Clarence Leavengood, 3-4-31.4; Marvin Rehels, 0-7-25.4.

MEN'S CLASS D—Floyd White, 6-0-42.7; Bob Belden, 5-1-36.0; Bill Estes, 3-3-36.0; Larry Fordyce, 3-3-28.3; Eddie Clark 2-4-41.7; Elton Krehbiel, 2-4 27.0; Alva Carruth, 0-6-29.3.

MEN'S CLASS E—Ronnie Frederick, 5-1-32.7; John Lucas, 4-2-27.0; Lloyd LeBaron, 4-2-26.7; Paul Brown, 4-2-26.3; David Mcfcus, 3-3-25.0; Andy Mogus, 1-5-20.3; Bill Diedrich, 0-6-16.7.

MEN'S CLASS F-Larry Kothe, 2-0-11.0; Bill Mauk, 0-2-8.0;

WOMEN'S CLASS A-Janet Walrod, 5-0-58.4; Tina Cain, 4-1-42.8; Emalene Pearce, 3-2-42.8; Mary Clark, 2-3-49.6; Marilyn Hanes, 1-4-19.6; Louise Abercrombie, 0-5-29.6.

WOMEN'S CALSS B-Barbara Arnold, 3-1-23.5; Gail Jared, 2-2-23.0; Helen Belden, 2-2-22.0; Joan Arnold, 2-2-15.0; Debra Frederick, 1-3-14.0.

WOMEN'S CLASS C—Cheryl McCulloch, 4-0-7.0; Raymona LeBaron, 2-2-8.5; Nadine Frisby, 0-4-4.0.

JUNIOR CLASS—Jason Smith, 4-0-10.0; Billy Diedrich, 3-1-10.6; Richard Diedrich, 2-2-10.6; Michael Hanes, 1-3-6.7; Lance Osgood, 0-4-2.5.

DAVIS PLAY-OFF WINNER OVER BARNETT AND DEEM FOR WEST VIRGINIA STATE CROWN; E. KEENE LADIES' CHAMP;

WAYNE MCCLINTOCK WINS BOYS' CHAMPIONSHIP On August 30th, the West Virginia Horseshoe Pitchers Association was officially opened by

Mayor Al Smith of Parkersburg, at the City Park, where the Wood County Horseshoe Club was the host club for the three day event. Mayor Smith and Mrs. Board of the local D.A.R. opened the tournament with raising of the National and State Flag. Mayor Smith and Jim Wilcoxen, Planning Coordinator of the Wood Co. Club made appropriate remarks and presented a plaque to Grover Anderson a former State Champion, now 83 years old and to Ralph Maddox the current State Champion.

An award was also presented to the City of Parkersburg for their support in making the tournament possible the ten newly completed Horseshoe Courts in the City Park. Lynn Reed, Secretary-Treas. of the W. Va. Association welcomed everybody to the 1980 State Tourna-ment. He also stated in behalf of the members of the W. Va. HPA, "We want to thank the Wood County HPA, the City of Parkersburg and all the business places who helped in any way in supporting the State Tournament".

Later in the day, Secretary of State, A.J. Manchin made an appearance and while doing so presented a W. Va. State Flag to Herb Murray, Secretary-Treas. of the Wood Co. HPA. In ad-dition Manchin presented a medallion to Raymond Harmon, President of the W. Va. HPA and also to Ralph Maddox.

The Tournament site for 1981 will be at Fairmont, with Moundsville as the alternate site. 1981 Officers are President, Charles Bunner, Fairmont; Vice President, Charles Clark, Moundsville; Secretary-Treas. Lynn Reed, Weston.

Harry Davis of Bridgeport won the title of W. Va. State Horseshoe Pitching Champion held

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 W. VIRGINIA — (Continued)

Labor Day Weekend at the City Park at Parkersburg. Davis was in a three-way tie for first place along with ho ward Barnett of Charleston and Andy Deem, Sr. of Parkersburg. Davis and Deem played the first pitch off and Davis won by a score of 51-34. Davis and Barnett played the final pitch-off with Davis winning 50-21. Barnett placed second and Deem third place. Bob Thornburg of Triadelphia took fourth place.

Eloise Keene of Roncerverte won the W. Va. Ladies Championship. She won the title in a play-off with Kathy Maze of Monongah. Maze placed second. Shelvia Rollins of Leon cap-tured third place honors.

Wayne McClintock of Moundsville won the W. Va. Jr. Boys Championship in a play-off. Charles Bertrand of Moundsville was second and third place was David Bertrand of Mounds-ville.

CLASS A MEN—H. Davis, 11-2-56.7; H. Barnett, 11-2-57.3; A. Deem, Sr. 11-2-54.5; B. Thornburg, 10-3-49.0; A. Grif-fith, 9-4-53.2; J. Titus, 8-5-55.1; B. Wade, 8-5-53.7; R. Harmon, 6-7-48.1; J. Wilcoxen, 6-7-43.0; C. Bunner, 4-9-44.5; L. Reed, 4-9-36.0; J. Cochron, Forfeit; M. Flowers, Forfeit; S. Bertrand, With-drew.

CLASS B MEN—A. Deem, Jr., 9-2-52.0; C. Shawver, 9-2-52.2; G. Lucas, 8-3-54.3; R. Cline, 8-3-45.1; G. Stout, 7-4-49.0; A. Withrow, 6-5-42.0; J. Johnson, 5-6-46.4; A. Ingram, 5-6-44.4; B. May, 5-6-40.4; M. Stout, 4-7-45.2; C. Baker, 2-9-42.1; B. Douglas, Forfeit.

CLASS C MEN—R. Barnett, 8-1-46.4; L. Tumlin, 7-2-45.3; R. Wiseman, 7-2-42.1; D. Woodward, 7-2-40.9; H. Mur-ray, 5-4-38.5; B. Burkhammer, 4-5-43.8; H. Mann, 4-5-39.2; F. Umbel, 2-7-34.1; F. Douglas, Forfeit; L. McClintock, Forfeit

CLASS D MEN—E. Rollins, 7-2-43.6; H. Maze, 7-2-33.1; B. Shingleton, 7-2-35.1; H. Rollins, 6-3-39.5; B. Heaster, 6-3-37.8; T. Harbert, 4-5-37.1; E. Linger, 3-6-33.8; R. McCord, 3-6-30.6; J. Strader, 3-6-26.0; O. Tennant, Forfeit.

CLASS E MEN—K. Halley, 8-0-42.3; M. Rollins, 7-1-45.8; B. Baker, 5-3-34.5; A. Halley, 5-3-29.9; F. Robinson, 4-4-30.4; J. Ruocco, 4-4-28.4; R. McCord, Jr., 2-6-22.3; W. Burke, 1-7-16.2.

CLASS F MEN—R. Furr, 9-0-34.4; C. Blake, 6-3-31.9; R. Quimby, 6-3-26.7; L. Gault, 6-3-23.8; J. Clark, 6-3-20.6; R. Parker, 5-4-24.3; R. Brannon, 5-4-17.4; C. Parker, 2-7-10.0; R. Goad, Forfeit.

JR. BOYS' CLASS-W. McCLintock, 8-1-51.2; C. Bertrand, 8-1-44.3; D. Bertrand, 8-1-46.7; B. McCLintock, 6-3-43.0; B. Blake, 5-4-43.7; J. Jefferies, 5-4-36.4; M. Miller, 3-6-26.5; B. Stern, 2-7-15.5; J. McDonald, 1-8-27.9; D. Mc-Clintock, Forfeit.

WOMEN'S CLASS A - E . Keene, 6-1-35.3; K. Maze, 6-1-34.8; S. Rollins, 5-2-38.0; V. Thompson, 4-3-29.9; C. Laudermilk, 4-3-27.7; I. Burke, 2-5-19.8; N. Channel, 1-6-18.0; M. Stalnaker, Forfeit, T. Corns, Forfeit.

R. VOGEL TRAVELS TO GERMANTOWN, WIS. WINS TITLE OF GOLDENDALE OPEN; PAT EATON LADIES; BARTNIK BOYS

KIM SECORD GIRLS CHAMPION CLASS A—Roger Vogel, Pekin, IL, 6-1-60.6; Bill Blass, Vesper, 5-2-66.6; Harold Bestul, Rosholt, 5-2-57.7; Abe

Austin, Oak Park, IL, 3-4-54.0; Roger Ehlers, Hoffman Estates, IL, 3-4-48.0; Roger Poutanen, Wausau, 2-5-50.6; Rick Pritzlaff, Germantown, 2-5-48.3; Clint Sjurset, Elgin, IL, 2-5-47.1.

CLASS B—Don Goldsmith, Janesville, 6-1-48.3; Grant Hintz, Elgin, IL, 5-2-47.4; Wally Michaels, Waubeka, 5-2-47.4; Felix Kubly, Watertown, 4-3-47.1; Forrest Woodworth, Elgin, IL, 3-4-38.3; Charlie Christopolis, Sheboygan, 2-5-38.0; Swen Bowman, Mountain, 2-5-34.3; Joe Helbling, Waukegan, IL, 1-6-30.6.

CLASS C— Harry Johnson, Milwaukee, 4-1-52.0; Orin Ulvested, Eagle, 4-1-54.4; Carrol Boldt, North Fond du Lac, 2-3-53.2; John Secord, Fond du Lac, 2-3-52.4; Wally Srenaski, Green Bay, 2-3-49.6; Bill Schiaak, Menasha, 1-4-48.0.

CLASS D— Dan Bloom, Janesville, 4-1-45.6; Wes Taylor, West Bend, 4-1-50.0; Al Brouillette, Milwaukee, 3-2-38.8; Milton Larsen, New Berlin, 2-3-39.2; Joe Dubnicka, Sussex, 1-4-41.6; Royce Wrucke, Horicon, 1-4-36.4.

CLASS E—Archie Johnson, Sussex, 5-0-41.2; Steve Wiegert, Green Bay, 3-2-47.6; Mike Wiegert, Green Bay, 3-2-38.8; Jim Poquette, Hubertus, 2-3-38.4; Carl Bartels, Watertown, 2-3-34.4; Jim Smith, LaCrosse, 0-5-27.2.

CLASS F—Mike McDonald, Eagle, 5-0-41.6; Gabby Appleman, Fond du Lac, 4-1-35.2; Leon Uhl, Sheboygan, 3-2-43.2; Chuck Goldapske, Fond du Lac, 2-3-32.0; John Nilkint, Sussex, 1-4-37.6; Gerald Gromoski, Oconomowoc, 0-5-29.2.

24 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 GOLDENDALE OPEN — (Continued)

CLASS Q—Tim Mulry, Combined Locks, 3-2-35.2; Sid Anderson, Janesville, 3-2-36.8; Fred Zeilstra, Eagle, 3-2-31.2; Gary Bloedorn, Fond du Lac, 2-3-29.6; Clarence Foigt, West Bend, 2-3-28.8; Marv Guetzke, Germantown, 2-3-28.4.

CLASS H—Ed Schuetz, Milwaukee, 4-1-34.4; Ron Pritzlaff, Germantown, 3-2-32.8; Harold Wendorf, Glenbeulah, 3-2-29.2; Norb Nigbur, Green Bay, 2-3-28.4; Carl Mattson, Germantown, 2-3-28.4; C.L. Ollerman, Fond du Lac, 1-4-20.0.

CLASS I—John Johnson, Fond du Lac, 4-1-31.6; Richard Reich, Milwaukee, 3-2-31.2; Glynn Ryder, Janesville, 3-2-31.2; George Kuffer, Milton, 2-3-26.0; Al McGowan, Milwaukee, 2-3-25.2; Kevin Mattson, Menomonee Falls, 1-4-21.2.

CLASS J—A.M. Burg, Wauwautosa, 4-1-36.0; David Punzel, Lake Mills, 4-1-34.4; Chris Kitti, Wauwautosa, 3-2-28.0; Leon Voigt, West Bend, 2-3-35.2; Sass Buchert, Watertown, 2-3-32.8; Ralph Schwartz, Fond du Lac, 0-5-25.2.

CLASS K—Eldon Eaton, Eau CLaire, 5-0-39.5; Jerome Weiss, Janesville, 3-2-30.0; Doug Vine, Green Bay, 3-2-27.5; Elmer Bigfire, Green Bay, 3-2-27.5; Jerry Kamps, Combined Locks, 1-4-25.0; Felix Stankus Priaire du Chien, Forfeit.

CLASS L—Larry Secord, Fond du Lac, 4-1-30.0; Roger Schroeder, West Bend, 4-1-20.5; Ken Voigt, Fillmore, 3-2-26.0; Jerry Sherwin, Germantown, 2-3-22.0; Charles Moravec, Milwaukee, 2-3-21.5; Don Saltzwader, Fond du Lac, Forfiet.

CLASS M—Gary Mattson, Menomonee Falls, 5-0-32.4; Bob Mattson, Menomonee Falls, 4-1-24.4; Bill Austreng, Milwaukee, 3-2-21.6; Jim Paegelow, Germantown, 2-3-17.6; Don BUrmeister, Brown Deer, 1-4-18.4; Ed Wing, Ger-mantown, 0-5-12.8.

CLASS N—Kenn Wing, Germantown, 4-1-19.6; Mark Petersen, Colgate, 3-2-26.8; Dan Ebert, Fillmore, 2-3-22.0; Bill Dubnicka, Germantown, 2-3-17.6; Rick Stone, Germantown, 2-3-12.8; Dick MacKay, Germantown, 2-3-10.4.

CLASS O—Les Keller, Germantown, 4-1-17.6; Tom Weber, Colgate, 4-1-16.8; Buddy Schulteis, Cedarburg, 3-2-12.0; Al Remmel, Germantown, 2-3-17.6; Gary Petersen, Germantown, 1-4-13.2; Jim Johnston, Germantownn, 1-4-10.4.

CLASS P—Ken Roskopf, Germantown, 4-1-12.4; Ron Pechstein, Germantown, 4-1-11.1; Bob Stone, Milwaukee, 3-2-4.0; Wayne Keller, Menomonee Falls, 2-3-13.2; Paul Roskopf, Germantown, 1-4-6.0; Ed DeVilbiss, Milwaukee, 1-4-2.4.

WOMEN CLASS A—Pat Eaton, Eau Claire, 7-0-58.9; Shary Klopp, Eau Claire, 5-2-51.7; Carol Schell, Fredonia, 5-2-38.6; Ann Opsteen, Combined Locks, 3-4-44.3; Joan Guetzke, Germantown, 3-4-41.7; Sherry Stone, German-town, 2-5-36.9; Vera Wiegert, Kaukauna, 2-5-30.9; Cyrena Srenaski, Green Bay, 1-6-37.1.

WOMEN CLASS B— Evie Sinz, Eau Claire, 6-1-32.3; Linda Leithen, Combined Locks, 6-1-27.0; Alice Sukowatery, Sheboygan, 5-2-25.3; Arlene Roskopf, Germantown, 4-3-25.3; Joanne Wing, Germantown, 3-4-24.3; Doris Schulteis, Cedarburg, 3-4-20.6; Sandy Reitzner, Greenfield, 1-6-17.0.

WOMEN CLASS C—Sandy Weber, Colgate, 5-0-28.8; Sandy Secord, Fond du Lac, 3-2-22.0; Jeanne Paeglow, Germantown, 3-2-21.6; Sue Stascak, Green Bay, 2-3-23.2; Shirly Mattson, Menomonee Falls, 1-4-14.4; Vera Fischer, Sheboygan, 1-4-13.6.

JUNIOR BOYS CLASS A—Kirk Bartnik, Mountain, 6-1-59.7; Bret Pritzlaff, Germantown, 6-1-59.7; Jeff Secord, Fond du Lac, 5-2-51.7; J.D. Secord, Fond du Lac, 4-3-51.1; Rusty Pritzlaff, Germantown, 3-4-52.4; Brad Van Evenhove, Combined Locks, 3-4-42.0; Greg Mattson, Menomonee Falls, 1-6-38.6; Bret Vogel, Pekin, IL 0-7-16.0

JUNIOR BOYS CLASS B—Rosholt, 5-0-34.0; Chris Nagel, Germantown, 3-2-24.0; Chris Weber, Colgate, 3-2-19.5; Mike Reich, Milwaukee, 2-3-21.5; Keith Keller, Menomonee Falls, 2-3-14.5.

JUNIOR QIRLS CLASS A—Kim Secord, Fond du Lac, 5-1-14.2; Kris Hubele, Menomonee Falls, 4-2-16.7; Tammie Mattson, Menomonee Falls, 3-3-14.6; Renee Wing, Germantown, 0-6-5.4.

The 13th Annual Open Carolina Dogwood Festival Horseshoe Tournament

April 24-25-26, 1981 Statesville, North Carolina 28677

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 LEGGETT & GRAY REPEAT AS ORE. STATE DOUBLES CHAMPS Ridge Leggett and Floyd Gray successfully defended their title over a field of nine teams with only one loss. Leonard and Sandy Bartel claimed Class B honors, CLASS A DOUBLES— Legget & Gray, 7-1-53.3; Wiedrich & Wiedrich, 6-3-46.6; Peterson & R. Ball, 5-4-40.0;

McMillan & L. Christensen, 4-4-43.4; Joyner & Joyner, 4-4-43.0; L. Davis & J. Lang, 4-5-42.2; Zumaran & Hulshof, 3-5-40.7; E. Davis & H. Lang, 3-5-39.7; C. Ball & Parr, 1-7-35.6.

CLASS B DOUBLES-Bartel & Bartel, 7-1-42.2; Ediger & Ediger, 6-2-39.8; Connolly & Burke, 6-3-37.0; C. Christensen & Tyler, 5-4-38.3; Wendling & Adams, 4-4-40.7; Click & Otnes, 3-5-35.5; Benner & Harteloo, 3-5-34.4; Vallier & Ruebush, 3-5-32.9; Gorton & Schiedler, 0-8-27.8.

CLASS C DOUBLES—Hobson & Wanless, 8-0-43.4; Dolan & Cassanova, 6-3-31.6; Smith & Frison, 5-4-28.3; B. Issaacson & Zwickl, 5-3-30.4; Ott & Ott, 4-4-30.8; Wolfe & Wolfe, 3-5-27.1; Ferris & Chaput, 2-6-27.4; Maag & Lund, 2-6-27.3; Root & Hughes, 2-6-24.5.

BOB SHEPPARD WINS AL BILLS INDOOR OPEN (INDIANA) Steady pitching by Bob Sheppard of Rushville, Indiana gained him the championship of the

Al Bills Indoor Open held at the Rush Indoor courts in Rushville, IN on October 26. He lost but one game and averaged 63.8 percent. Bob May took high single game honors hitting 85.0 percent. George Sales had two high games of 83.7 and 82.1 while Sheppard had a 79.1.

CLASS A — Bob Sheppard, Rushville, 6-1-63.8; Bob May, Glenwood, 5-2-67.3; George Sales, New Castle, 5-2-65.9; J.B. Robinson, Connersville, 5-2-59.2; Estil Bills, Connersville, 4-3-61.7; Bob Hill, Shelbyville, 2-5-42.7; Lon-nie Mullins, Muncie, 1-6-52.1; Henry Perkins, Rushville, 0-7-58.4.

CLASS B — Bob Henderson, Bloomfield, 6-1-50.9; Gib Campbell, Kokomo, 5-2-51.3; Harold Tatman, Greensburg, 5-2-49.6; Don Newell, Kokomo, 4-3-45.0; Dale Kirtley, Modoc, 3-4-44.4; Jim Pierson, Mooresville, 2-5-45.4; Jim Tatman, Hartsvllle, 2-5-39.9; Henry Franke, Centralia, IL 1-6-39.1.

CLASS C — Kenny Gray, Economy, 5-0-37.2; Bob Hill, Shelbyville, 4-1-32.7; Lloyd Karstens, Rushville, 3-2-30.2; Bill Tom, Elkhart, 2-3-24.2; Joe Hamilton, Connersville, 1-4-20.8; Roy Franke, Centralia, IL 0-5-21.0.

SIMON IN "BLAZER" WINS PREIMESBERGER'S HALLOWEEN OPEN, GENOLA, MINN. SANDY KARASCH LADIES' CHAMP

KIRK BARTNIK WHIZZES THROUGH TO BOYS TITLE Although Ralph Simon of Waterloo, Iowa was busy burning up the stakes in the Men's divi-

sion of the 3rd Annual Preimesberger Halloween Open and winning the championship, Kirk Bartnik of Mountain, Wisconsin, was setting a new record down in the Boys class. Kirk's per-formance will long be remembered as he set about to completely shut out his opponent, Tom Holland, of Dayton, Minnesota, by a perfect score of 50 to 0. He scored 90 points in the 50-shoe match throwing 50 straight ringers. Tournament was held October 25-26.

In the Ladies Class A, Sandy Karasch edged out Phyliss Negaard for top spot in that divi-sion, with 7 wins in a row and averaging 62.8.

CLASS A MEN — Ralph Simon, Waterloo, IA, 11-0-83.2; Dave Hughes, Bloomington, MN, 8-3-69.2; Jerry Black, Fargo, ND, 8-3-68.0; Larye Ambrose, Jackson, MN, 6-5-67.8; Steve Stensgaard, Eden Prairie, 6-5-64.9; C. Leo Buell, Iowa City, IA, 5-6-67.6; Lee Sharff, Jamestown, ND, 5-6-66.0; Elwood Johnson, Elmore, 5-6-62.0; Jim Aleckson, Princeton, 4-7-62.9; Lloyd Henrikson, Coon Rapids, 4-7-61.4; Wilbert Foelske, Denver, IA, 2-9-57.8; John Udelhofen, Plattenville, Wl, 2-9-49.2.

CLASS B MEN — Emil Volkers, St. Cloud, 5-2-56.6; Dve Evenson, Donnelly, 5-2-55.0; Donald Hostrup, Frederic, Wlk 5-2-51.0; Clayton Gage, St. Paul, 4-3-58.3; Ellis Alberts, Amburst, SD, 4-3-49.3; Swen Bowman, Mountain, Wl, 3-4-43.6; Isaac Davis, St. James, 2-5-43.3.

CLASS C MEN — Lloyd Olfert, Richfield, 6-1-52.0; Harry W. Benson, Hibbing, 6-1-54.0; Walter Busse, Appleton, 4-3-45.4; David R. Johnson, St. Paul, 4-3-45.1; Ken Lindberg, Roseau, 3-4-44.8; Ray Lust, Graceville, 2-5-42.0; Den-nis Kjose, Alcester, SD, 2-5-37.1; Jerry Tuel, St. Paul, 0-7-40.8.

CLASS D MEN — Myron VanderWeyst, Rice, 6-1-52.8; Ernie Anderson, Grand Rapids, 5-2-44.5; Richard Mueller, New Ulm, 5-2-42.5; Waldo Tesch, Cokato, 4-3-46.0; Sig Armitage, Canby, 3-4-55.1; Melvin Ringger, Miltona, 2-5-43.4; Ken Greenlee, Fridley, 2-5-39.7; James Smith, LaCrosse, Wl, 1-6-41.1.

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CLASS E MEN - Ted VanderWeyst, St. Cloud, MN, 6-1-45.4; Jim Holland, Anoka, 5-2-44.8; Rudy Larson, Siren, Wl, 4-3-48.8; Don Slomkowski, St. Cloud, 4-3-41.4; Wayne Stanley, Elmore, 3-4-42.0; Ralph Marcks, Brooklyn Park, 3-4-41.1; Ernest Baker, Alcester, SD, 3-4-32.5; George Benshoff, LeSueur, MN, 0-7-32.2.

CLASS F MEN — Ray VanderWeyst, Foley, 7-0-44.5; J.K. Ondarko Jr., Rogers, 5-2-42.0; Alton Lonning, Eau Claire, Wl, 5-2-38.2; Al Brouillette, Milwaukee, Wl, 4-3-42.8; Bert Bertelson, Marvin, SD, 2-5-36.5; Wilbur Gay, St. Joseph, MO, 2-5-34.5; Walter Aspelund, Rosholt, SD, 2-5-33.7; David VanderWeyst, Foley, 1-6-20.8.

CLASS G MEN — Al Hiller, Maple Grove, 5-2-38.5; Carroll Johnson, Becker, 5-2-34.0; Tony Reuter, Bloomington, 4-3-45.4; Richard P. Johnson, Delano, 4-3-41.1; George Nick, Mendota Heights, 4-3-39.7; Erling Erickson, Moorhead, 3-4-39.4; Hilbert Frey, Mpls., 2-5-34.0; Jerry Griggs, St. Joseph, 1-6-34.2.

CLASS H MEN — Gene Hughes, Bloomington, 6-1-46.8; Owen Simmons, Nashua, IA, 6-1-46.2; Alan Berg, North Redwood, 5-2-42.0; Gerald Harwell, Fridley, 3-4-41.3; Les Moser, Aitkin, 3-4-38.8; Olaf Aspelund, Wilmont, SD, 3-4-36.5; Juluis Kubes, Shakopee, 1-6-33.1; Jim Otting, LeSueur, 1-6-28.2.

CLASS I MEN — Ernest Ryba, Middle River, MN, 7-0-47.7; Gordon Schlitz, Rosholt, SD, 5-2-35.1; Robert Stewart, Cokato, 4-3-35.4; Leo Brezinka, Royalton, 4-3-32.2; Elmer Vines, Mpls, 3-4-31.1; Gene Anderson, St. Paul, 3-4-26.5; Quinton Muth, Britton, SD, 1-6-29.1; Arnold Duevel, Royalton, 1-6-26.8.

CLASS J MEN — Fred Larson, Lino Lakes, MN, 6-1-44.2; Clarence Ryba, Minot, ND, 6-1-40.8; Fred Smith, Higgensville, MO, 6-1-37.1; Erwin Tischer, Good Thunder, 3-4-38.2; James Rextraw, Osseo, 3-4-29.7; Marvin Westin, Alcester, SD, 2-5-36.2; Wayne Ballhagen, Grantsburg, Wl, 2-5-34.0; Maurice Palmersheim, St. Joseph, 0-7-28.2.

CLASS K MEN — Jerry Waldvogel, Little Falls, 5-2-39.1; robert Brizinka, Swanville, 5-2-36.8; Ben Middendorf, St. Cloud, 5-2-34.0; Ken Paulson, Pierz, 4-3-31.4; Richard Gabbert, Edina, 3-4-35.1; Ivens Reddon, Carberry, Manitoba, 3-4-34.0; Dennis Carlson, St. Cloud, 2-5-30.5; Delvin Dullinger, St. Joseph, 1-6-23.4.

CLASS L MEN — Jim Newland, Mpls., 6-1-31.7; Delbert Karsjens, Clarks Grove, 5-2-30.5; Harry Helgarty, Stan-wood, IA, 4-3-32.2; David Schmidtbauer, Pierz, 4-3-31.4; Al Thomalla, Bowlus, 4-3-24.5; Brad Nybolm, LeSueur, 3-4-24.8; David Harwell, Fridley, 2-5-26.8; Ron Ona, St. Paul, 0-7-23.4.

CLASS M MEN — Ingeman Twslow, Decorah, IA, 5-2-34.8; Dick Waldvogel, Little Falls, 5-2-32.8; Leroy Diehl, Donnelly, 5-2-30.0; Gary Ryba, Middle River, 5-2-27.6; Elmore Knutson, Mpls., 4-3-32.8; Merlin Bentz, Waconia, 3-4-22.8; Spike Cole, Dryden, Ontario, CA FORFEIT; Adrian Johnson, Grygla, FORFEIT.

CLASS N MEN — Jim Kramer, Brainerd, 6-1-30.6; Lester Holland, Dayton, 5-2-23.6; Floyd Knudson, Brooklyn Center, 4-3-33.6; Jerry Marshik, Pierz, 4-3-28.6; Gene Froland, New Praque, 4-3-26.0; Ken VanderWeyst, St. Cloud, 3-4-13.3; Jim Rebrovick, Big Fork, 2-5-20.0; Bill Bungert, Mpls., Forfeit.

CLASS O MEN — Don Froland, Maple Grove, 6-1-19.7; Jerry Hiscock, Rice, 5-2-24.8; Marvin Feller, Alexandria, 5-2-21.7; Jim Olund, Mpls., 4-3-23.7; Gerald Kramer, Brainerd, 3-4-21.1; Roger Bartnlck, Mountain, Wl, 2-5-17.7; Gary Numsen, Alcester, SD, 2-5-16.5; Mark Hellen, Pequot Lakes, 1-6-19.7.

CLASS P MEN - Robert Weech, Fairmont, 6-1-24.8; Tim Olund, Mpls., 6-1-24.5; Tom Jones, Fridley, 5-2-24.2; Rich Meiers, St. Joseph, 5-2-24.8; Brian Busch, Alexandria, 3-4-20.2; Mike Binczik, St. Cloud, 2-5-15.7; Donald Petron, Rice, 1-6-16.5; Daniel Girtz, Pierz, 0-7-13.4.

CLASS A LADIES — Sandy Karasch, St. Joseph, 7-0-62.8; Phyllis Negaard, St. Joseph, 6-1-72.0; Lynne Hughes, Bloomington, 5-2-62.2; Lll Reddons, Carbury, Manitoba, 3-4-51.4; Bonl Boser, Pierz, 3-4-48.5; Bev Nathe, St. Joseph, 2-5-51.1; Debbie Hughes, Bloomington, 1-6-52.5; Marianne Colony, Oxford, IA, 1-6-52.5.

CLASS B LADIES — Brooks Henrikson, Coon Rapids, 6-1-49.7; Debbie Gall, Pierz, 4-3-44.5; LaDonna Baker, Sauk Rapids, 4-3-36.8; Edi Holland, Dayton, 4-3-34.5; Linda Tischer, North Mankato, 3-4-38.0; Catherine Notch, St. Cloud, 3-4-30.2; Mae Ambrose, Jackson, 2-5-38.5; JoAnne Krueger, Royalton, 2-5-32.8.

CLASS C LADIES — Velma Hegarty, Stanwood, IA, 7-0-47.3; Renee Holthaus, Royalton, 6-1-38.6; Arlene Waldvogel, Little Falls, 5-2-32.3; Yvonne Evenson, Donnelly, 4-3-24.3; Rosy Tischer, Good Thunder, 3-4-26.3; Kim Hiscock, Rice, 2-5-9.6; Darlene Hiscock, Rice, 1-6-14.0; Lucy Olson, Mpls., Forfeit.

CLASS A BOYS — Kirk Bartnik, Mountain, 10-0-87.8; Curt Boser, Pierz, 8-2-66.8; Duane Meyer, Pierz, 5-5-43.4; Dan Preimesberger, Genola, 4-6-50.0; Tom Holland Dayton, 3-4-38.8; Mike Armitage, Canby, 0-10-19.6.

CLASS B BOYS - Russell Girtz, Pierz, 10-0-22.0; Robert Wuellner, Pierz, 7-3-15.2; Dale Hiscock, Rice, 6-4-13.0; Kevin Hauge, Kerkhoven, 5-5-4.0; Jerry Evenson, Donnelly, 2-8-4.7.

28 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980 J E S S E G O N Z A L E S , Y V O N N E M A U Z E Y A N D E D F L O Y D W I N

G R A S S V A L L E Y ( N O . C A L I F . ) F A I R T O U R N A M E N T

A large crowd of enthusiastic spectators thoroughly enjoyed the brand of horseshoes that Jesse Gonzales and Don Titcomb provided in the final match of the Grass Valley Fair tourna-ment held at the Nevada county fairgrounds on August 23-24. Gonzales was slightly ahead when Titcomb missed one shoe and Gonzales came back with a double to win the game and the championship by a score of 50-46. He recorded 7 wins supported by a 79.1 ringer percentage.

Yvonne Mauzey of Sonoma County had 5 straight sins and an average of 66.4 to win the Ladies title.

This year's Invitational was another fine promotional effort by the genial Monty Jones who has always provided the fans with outstnaind pitching such as the 1980 tournament proved. MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP — Jesse Gonzaes, Las Oso, 7-0-79.1; Don Titcomb, San Jose, 6-1-76.4; Rueben Lee, Nevada City, 5-2-65.0; Bill Hoffman, Shasta, 3-4-68.0; Al Crabtree, Turlock, 3-4-59.0; Fred Cates, Colusa, 2-5-61.8; Herb Rushing, Nevada City, 1-6-57.0; Bob Mauzey, Sonoma, 1-6-54.0.

MEN'S CLASS A — Ed Floyd, Tri-Valley, 5-0-59.0; Pete Manitone, Sacramento, 3-2-57.4; Mate McBride, Sacramen-to, 3-2-57.3; Verdan Zelmar, San Jose, 3-2-53.0; Roy Statham, Stockton, 1-4-47.0; Harold Hoar, Nevada City, 0-5-35.0.

WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP — Yvonne Mauzey, Sonoma, 5-0-66.4; Vera Floyd, Tri-Valley, 4-1-59.2; Leona Ander-son, Nevada City, 3-2-44.8; Carol Van DeVeere, Turlock, 2-3-41.2; Flora Jones, Nevada City, 1-4-40.0; Karen Ailing, Nevada City, 0-5-26.0.

N . R I O U X T O P M A N I N N E W H A V E N , C O N N . F A L L C L A S S I C

In the New Haven Fall Classic staged at New Haven, Conn, on October 5th, it was Norman Rioux coming out as the champion followed by Ed Domey and Joe Schultz. CLASS A — N. Rioux, 6-1-74.3; E. Domey, 5-2-69.6; J. Schultz, 4-3-77.3; A. Tyson, 3-4-72.6; G. Trabucchi, 3-4-71.0; D. Weik, 3-4-68.9; L. Stines, 3-4-67.0; R. Sutton, 1-6-62.3. CLASS B —- J. Festa, 5-0-58.8; J. Nemschick, 4-1-61.4; P. Bochese, 2-3-50.8; T. Monigan, 2-3-48.4; W. Deuster,

1-4-41.0; P. Schultz, 1-4-34.1. 7CLASS C — W. Paradis, 5-0-64.5r R. Henson, 4-1-59.3; D. Majewaki, 2-3-58.4; D. Nemschick, 2-3-52.6; R. Deuster, 2-3-43.1; L. Corrare, 0-5-31.5. CLASS D — W. Bagley, 5-2-51.3; T. Monigan, 5-2-48.6; J. Bochese, 5-2-45.6; G. Moore, 4-3-46.5; V. Williams, 3-4-42.5; D. Depalma, 3-4-42.2; A. Latouche, 2-5-43.3; R. Lundgren, 1-6-43.1. CLASS E — G. Paris, 6-1-40.8; J. Balne, 5-2-43.1; K. Erickson, 5-2-36.3; F. Wagner, 4-3-37.4; W. Reed, 3-4-37.9; J. Benton, 2-5-32.0; A. Town, Sr., 2-5-31.6; D. Bochese, 1-6-32.7. CLASS F — D. Perkins, 6-1-38.3; W. Longly, 6-1-36.0; D. Foster, 5-2-30.5; F. Conrod, 4-3-24.5; D. Morrison, 3-4-24.8; R. Gesick, 2-5-23.4; J. Gilligan, 2-5-1.4; A. Towne, Jr., 0-7-20.8.

Y. M A U Z E Y P L A Y O F F V I C T O R I N N O . C A L I F . H A R V E S T

F A I R T O U R N E Y ; J I M K E Y E S , J R S , T I T C O M B T O P S M E N

Yvonne Mauzey of Sonoma County was the winner in a 3-way playoff for the Ladies cham-pionship of the Harvest Fair tournament held October 4th in Santa Rosa, Calif. She posted the high slingle game in the Ladies competition with 68.0 percent. Don Titcomb in winning the Men's title had a 90 percent game among his 7 straight victories ending with 71.1 for the day. Jim Keyses was 3-0-51.3 to win the Junior crown. WOMEN — Yvonne Mauzey, 5-1-54.3; Carol Van DeVeere, 5-2-42.9; Betty Forbes, 4-2-38.0; Lucie Hanlon, 2-3-32.8; Martha Dunn, 1-4-28.4.

JUNIORS — Jim Keyes, III, 3-0-51.3; Anthony Keyes, 0-3-24.0.

CLASS C CHAMPIONSHIP - Harold Roar, 7-0-41.4; Lou Gayet, 4-3-36.3; Lou Beyer, 4-3-34.9; John Saxby, 4-3-28.9; Jim Keyes, Sr., 3-4-33.1; George Palmer, 3-4-31.7; Jim Long, 2-5-28.6; Don Koehler, 1-6-19.4.

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GROUP TWO — Ceres Perry, 6-1-33.4; Page Kesler, 5-2-24.3; Eldon Bryhan, 4-2-25.7; Wall Wahwoetten, 3-3-23.3; John Hagerman, 3-3-21.3; Ed Novak, 1-5-20.0; George Gigli, 0-6-18.7.

CHAMPIONSHIP MEN - Don Titcomb, 7-0-71.1; Tom Webb, 5-2-66.0; Walter Krowel, 5-2-62.3; Bob Mauzey, 4-3-55.0; Marty Dunn, 3-4-57.4; Harley Swander, 3-4-57.4; Al Giuriato, 1-6-45.1; Bob Hanlon, 0-7-48.6.

GROUP TWO MEN — Chuck Farrell, 6-2-51.0; George Greeott, 5-3-46.0; Vern Gosney, 4-3-60.0; Glenn Kelly, 4-3-47.1; Ken Woolery, 4-3-46.3; Newton Graves, 3-4-36.0; Don Forbes, 2-5-37.7; Ben Yost, 1-6-39.4.

GROUP THREE MEN - Carl Newsom, 6-1-46.9; Mel Falcon, 5-2-43.4; Don Burgess, 4-3-46.9; John Saxby, 4-3-35.7; Lou Gayet, 4-3-33.7; Chuck Rodriques, 2-5-37.4; Harold Hoar, 2-5-36.6; Jim Smith, Sr., 2-5-34.0.

GROUP FOUR MEN - Barak Wright, 5-1-35.7; Lou Bayer, 4-2-31.0; Ceres Perry, 3-2-33.6; Eldon Bryhan, 3-2-23.2; Page Kezler, 1-4-26.4; Ernie Kim, 0-5-14.8.

LELAND FECHT REPEATS AS CHAMP IN AINSWORTH, NEB. Fifty-six pitchers took part in the final trophy tournament held at Ainsworth, Nebraska on

Sept. 21. 18 of these were Juniors. Roger Fecht was the Junior Class winner while Carolyn Schneider won the honors in the Ladies Class A. MEN'S CLASS A — Leland Fecht, 49.1; Bill Turecheck, 55.2; Bill Knuth, 40.8; Chuck Grooms, 39.6; Herb Peregoy, 26.4.

MEN'S CLASS B — Russell Grooms, 34.4; Roger Wentworth, 28.4; Louis Larabee, 30.3; Gary Munger, 26.0; Ed Smith, 25.1; Jim Sybrant, 25.0; Allen Harlen, 24.0; John Samulson, 20.6.

MEN'S CLASS C — Link Poore, 20.6; Paul Goodwin, 19.5; Ron Allen, 19.6; Jim Darnell, 12.7; Al Hodge, 14.2.

MEN'S CLASS D — Fred Moon, 25.3; Roger Sisson, 20.2; Brad Waits, 19.8; Burl Baxter, 13.1; Ralph Davis, 12.0; Larry Ostrander, 13.9.

WOMEN'S CLASS A — Carolyn Schneider, 46.5; Margaret Fox, 42.7; Lois Fecht, 32.2; Glenda Amsberry, 39.7; Cherly Hodge, 36.5; Jenny Peregoy, 33.6.

WOMEN'S CLASS B — Bernice Fiala, 21.6; Bessie Poore, 17.9; Sally Grooms, 24.3; Shirley Larabee, 10.9.

WOMEN'S CLASS C — Aneita Grooms, 8.3; Fona Hall, 2.2; Iris Sisson, 1.7; Opal Sisson, .9.

MIXED JR. CLASS A — Roger Feet, 54.8; Mark Schneider, 35.0; David Smith, 32.3; Karen Schneider, 28.1; Kelley Peregoy, 20.2.

MIXED JR. CLASS B — Lance Larabee, 15.2; Pam Grooms, 8.9; Gail Schneider, 6.2; Calvin Sisson, 8.2; Tammy Grooms, 6.0.

MIXED JR. CLASS C — Scott Larabee, Jeannie Fiala, Joe Cole, Mel Dishman, Steve Cole, Kendra Sisson, Teresa Sisson, Leslie Cole.

VOLUNTEER PUBLICITY WORKER PROGRAM

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mote the sport.

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COMING EVENTS OHIO STATE SCHEDULE Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 6-7-13-14-20 and 21 — Eli Reno

Memorial, Send entry fee of $10.00 and pet. to Donnie Roberts, 9439 Camp Creek Road, Lucas-ville. OH 45648. NO PHONE CALLS.

Feb. 7-8-14-15-21 and 22, 1981 — Snowball Open, Greenville, OH (Sanctioned). Qualify Jan. 31-Feb. 1 or send entry of $6.00 and pet. to Fritz Worner, 150 Ridgeview, Greenville, OH 45331. Ph. 513-548-1412.

April 25-26 and May 2-3-9 and 10 — Indoor Ohio State (Sanctioned). Send entry fee of $10.00 and pet. to Donnie Roberts, 9439 Camp Creek Road, Lucasville. OH 45648. NO PHONE CALLS.

May 16-17—Hamilton Open. Classes A,B,C,D (Sanc-tioned).Deadline for entries, May 10. Send fee of $7.50 and percentage to: Al Davis, 1240 Western Ave., Hamilton, OH 45013. Ph. 513-895-4523.

May 23-24—Memorial Open, Xenia, OH (Sanctioned). Deadline May 10. Contact Ken Waggoner, 476 Cot-tage Grove Ave., Xenia, OH 45385. Ph. 513-372-1550. Entry fee $8.00 and pet. to Ken Wag-goner.

FAYETTE COUNTY (PA.) SCHEDULE 253 So. Mt. Vernon Ave. UNIONTOWN, PA 15401

The club's new rules and regulations permit us, as Tournament Directors, to accept only the FIRST 36 PAID ENTRANTS. In other words, first come, first serve. Our tournaments will be a 6 Man Round Robin, all games will be 50 point cancellation with 1 point apiece for 4 Dead up to 40 points, and hopefully 6 classes depending upon participation. We will notify you by mail as to pitching time and day.

Entry fee of $8.00 and highest percentage must accompany your entry 10 days prior to tournament date, NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. There will be no refund of entry fee if unable to attend. Dec. 12-13-14 — Jim Solomon, 95 Dawson Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401, 412-437-4392. Or Bob Straitiff, 57

MacArthur Terr., Uniontown, PA 15401, 412-437-9748. Jan. 16-17-18 — Wilbert Rugg, R.D. 1, Box 43, Mill Run, PA 15464,1-455-3677. Or Kay & Calvin Bittner, R.D. 1, Box

205-A, Mill Run, PA 15464, 1-455-3769. Feb. 13-14-15 — Ed Martinko, P.O. Box 113, Markleysburg, PA 15459, 412-329-4972. Or Dallas Jenkins, R.D. 1, Box

98, Markleysburg, PA 15459, 412-329-4877. March 13-14-15 — Alex Burns, Box 476, New Salem, PA 15468, 412-245-8600. April 24-25-26 — Warren Early, 110 Delaware Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401, 412-437-6925. Or Casey Danner, Box 288,

Newell, PA 15466, 412-938-2397. May 15-16-17 - Neil Koontz, R.D. 2, Box 32, Hopwood, PA 15445, 412-438-2116.

CLASSIC INDOOR COURTS

May au-31—Chillicothe Open. Classes A,B,C,D (Sanc-tioned) Deadline May 24. Entry fee of $8 and Pet. to Tom King, 63 Page Rd., Chillicothe, OH 45601. Ph. 614-733-1993.

June 5-6-7—Kenny Dawes Memorial, Washington, CT, House, OHio. Classes A, B, C, D (Sanctioned). Deadline May 31. Send $8 fee and pet. to: Lester Stephenson, 617 Damon Dr., Washington, Ct. House, OH 43160. Phone: 614-335-4707 or to Earl Rea, 7651 Camp Grove, C.E., Good Hope, OH 43121. Ph. 614-335-1754.

June 13-14—Silver Dollar Open, Lancaster, OH. Classes A,B,C,D (Sanctioned). Deadline June 7. $8 fee and pet. to Weldon Martin, 611 Edgewood, Lancaster, OH, 43130. Ph. 614-654-1817.

June 20-21—Hebron Open, Hebron, OH. Classes A,B,C, D (Sanctioned). Deadline June 13. $8 entry fee and pet. to: Phil Hummel, 5099 Fallsbury, Newark, OH 43055. Ph. 614-345-3655.

DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS IN THIS ISSUE, THE BALANCE OF THE OHIO STATE SCHEDULE WILL AP-PEAR IN THE NEXT ISSUE.

415 Columbus St. Four deluxe blue clay courts located about 6 blocks

south of the outdoor courts. Classic membership fee is $10.00 per year. Member is entitled to three (3) visits anytime with full use of the courts. Dec. 6-7-13-14—Harold Reno Classic. Jan. 10-11-17-18—Paul Focht Classic. Feb. 14-15-21-22—Wilbur Kabel Classic. Mar. 14-15-21-22—Stan Manker Classic.

1st 64 players to enter only. Top 4 classes, 32 players; NHPA Sanctioned. Entry fee $3 payable to Classic Billiards, 415 N. Col. St. Lancaster, OH 43130. Phone: (614) 653-0545. Entries must enter 10 days

Lancaster, Ohio

before tourney date. If you desire you can send in $32 in advance and that will reserve you a place in all four events.

All classes 8-man (if possible), round-robin using 50 point cancellation with each player receiving 1 pt. for each 4-dead which stops at 40 points. Scorekeeper will be paid 25<p per game from each player.

Top 4 classes will always play on the first weekend. Class A will always be Sat. Nite. There will be a women's tournament on Friday nite at 7 p.m. on the second weekend of each event, tournament awards given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

FRANKLIN SQUARE SCHEDULE QUINCY, ILLINOIS

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.

OPDYCKE INDOOR COURTS

North Wayne Street (behind McDonald's) Angola, Ind. Send all entries to Don Opdycke, Box 56, Pleasant Lake, IN 46779. Phone 219-475-5215. Phone deadline Sunday before, Mail deadline 10 days before.

December 6-7 February 21-22 January 21-22 March 21-22

April 18-19

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/December, 1980

Coming Events—Continued FLORIDA SCHEDULE NHPA and State membership card required. Entry

fee $6.00. Send to proper contact 7 days before tourna-ment date. Players will pay scorekeepers 25 cents per game. Those who drop out after deadline will forfeit their entry fee unless tournament is cancelled.

Dec. 13 — Snowbird Open, Sebring, FL. Contact (E). Dec. 12-13 — Steinfeldt Handicap, Clearwater, FL.

Contact (B). Dec. 20 — Polk County Open, Winter Haven, FL.

Contact (L). Dec. 27 — Sarasota Holiday Open, Sarasota, FL.

Contact (D). Jan. 3 — Plant City Open, Plant City, FL. Contact (J). Jan. 10 — Winter Haven Open, Winter Haven, FL.

Contact (L).

Jan. 17 — Highland County Open, Sebring, FL. Con-tact (E).

Jan. 16-17 — Bradenton Open, Bradenton, FL. Contact (H). First day of tournament for pitchers 40% & under.

Jan. 23-24 — Sunshine Open, Orlando, FL. Contact (I). First day of tournament for pitchers 40% & under.

Jan. 31 — Sun Bank of Osceola City Open, St. Cloud, FL. Contact (A).

Jan. 30-31 — Pineallas County Open, Seminole, FL. (Contact C). First day of tournament for pitchers 40% & under.

Feb. 6-7 — Central Florida Open, Winter Haven, FL. Contact (L). First day of tournament for pitchers 40% & under.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS A— Helmer Anderson, 1100 Indiana Ave., St. Cloud, FL 32769 (303-892-2051) B—Geo. Buskey, 603 Southgate Park, Clearwater, FL 33516 (813-441-3332) C—Lee Davis,P.O. Box 3426, Seminole, FL 33542 (813-392-8504) D—Dick Ferguson, 4337 Midland Rd., Sarasota, FL 33581 (813-924-4117) E— Jim Fourman, 2832 Bolin Lane, Sebring, FL 33870 (813-385-7372) F— Norman Gaseau, 1908 Nugget Dr., Clearwater, FL 33515 (813-443-2892) G—Oscar Gaudette, 718 Francis Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32069 (904-428-4288) H — Earle Johnson, 3131-12th Ave., Bradenton, FL 33508 (813-746-8298) I— James Peterson, 220 Maynard Ave., Orlando, FL 32803 (305-894-3379) J— John Rademacher, 408 Pevetty Dr., Plant City, FL 33566 (813-752-1226) K—Joe Stafford, 1320 Sharon Dr., Titusville, FL 32780 L— Joe West, 6250 Halabrin Rd., Haines City, FL 33844 (813-422-2053)

ARIZONA SCHEDULE—1980-81 PIONEER PARK, MESA

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

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.

Dec. 13-14 — Christmas Open, Entry fee $7.00, 35 points.

Jan. 3-4 — New Years Open, Entry fee $7.00, 35 points.

Feb. 7-8 — Rush Indoor Open, Entry fee $7.00, 35 points.

March 7-8 — March Chrisman Special Open, Entry fee $7.00, 35 points.

INDIANA'S WINTER INDOOR SCHEDULE Rush Indoor Courts — Rushville, Indiana

(2nd floor-Coco-Cola Co.) 131 Va W. First St. April 4-5 — Henry Franke Special Open, Entry fee

$7.00, 35 points. April 25-26 — Indoor State Entry fee $9.00. Top class

50 points others 35. Send all entries to Robert L. Reid, State Sec., 34 N.

Beechwood Ave., Scottsburg, IN 47170. Phone 812-752-2195. Phone deadline: Sunday before; Mail deadline: 10 days before.

HERITAGE RECREATION SCHEDULE SUTTON, MASS.

Dec. 7 — Christmas Classic, 35% and under. Dec. 14 — Christmas Classic, 36% and up. Jan. 11 — January Thaw, 35% and under. Jan. 18 — January Thaw, 36% and up. Feb. 8 — Mid-Winter Special, 35% and under. Feb. 15 — Mid-Winter Special, 36% and up. March 8 — Edgar Landry Memorial, 35% and under March 15 — Edgar Landry Memorial, 36% and up.

April 5 — Easter Ham Shoot, 35% and under. April 12 — Easter Ham Shoot, 36% and up. April 26 — Heritage National, 35% and under. May 2-3 — Heritage National, 36% and up. Special

Guest Pitcher. May 24 — Club Championship (Members only) Entry fee: $10.00, All entries accepted will be notified by postal card.

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For price information and to order, contact:

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