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Official Publication of THE NATIONAL HORSESHOE PITCHER'S ASSOCIATION

OF AMERICA

1988 WORLD TOURNAMENT HOUSING—PLEASANTON, CALIF. By VERDAN ZELMAR, W.T. CHR.

Following is a list of Hotels and Motels in the Pleasanton/Livermore/Dublin area that have offered our Housing Committee special rates. All those listed will hold a number of rooms for our Horseshoe visitors until July 1st. We ask that you call the Hotel/Motel of your choice and make your reservations early.

The Pleasanton area has a large number of travelers for both business and pleasure; therefore, early reservations are imperative. Also, it's important that you mention that you are coming for the World Tournament to qualify for the rates listed. All Hotels/Motels are within 10 miles of the Alameda County Fairground tournament site (includes Livermore and Dublin). We highly recommend the Howard Johnson/ Lord Dublin Hotel in Dublin—first class at a fair price. If you should have any problems with your reserva-tions, feel free to call Marthe Dunn at (415) 462-4283 or Shirley Jamieson (415) 462-6030.

HOTELS HOWARD JOHNSON/LORD DUBLIN, 6680 Regional Street, Dublin, CA 94568; (415) 828-7750; Rates:

$39-49; $39 (2 persons), $49 (2 persons in new Executive Wing). COMPRI, 5990 Stoneridge Mall, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (415) 463-3330; Rates: $59-$69 (includes

breakfast to order, 3 drinks per person in evening, and snacks) HOLIDAY INN, 11950 Dublin Canyon Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (415) 847-6000; Rates: $61 (chil-

dren under 19 free). HOLIDAY INN, 720 Las Flores Road, Livermore, CA 94550; (415) 443-5940; Rates: $48-$55 (children

under 19 free). MARRIOTT COURTYARD, 5059 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (415) 463-1414; rates: $60-

$68. HILTON, 7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (415) 463-8000; Rates: Thurs-Sun $60; Mon-Wed

$70 (includes access to Amador Valley Athletic Club). SHERATON, 5115 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (415) 460-8800; Rates: Pending (Approx.

$65). All of the above have swimming pools and spas. All have restaurants on the premises except the

COMPRI, which serves breakfast only to guests of the hotel.

MOTELS BUDGET INN, 2025 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (415) 846-2742; Daily Rate: $30-$35

(Kitchenettes in some rooms). SUPER 8 MOTEL, 5375 Owens Court, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (415) 463-1300; Daily Rate: $55 (Compli-

mentary donuts & coffee during the week). TOWNHOUSE MOTEL, 1421 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550; (415) 447-3865; Rates: $35 (1 queen

bed) $39 (2 beds) $34 (1 double bed). SANDS MOTEL, 3785 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550; (415) 447-6500; Rates: Same as Townhouse

Motel. ELDORADO MOTEL, 3979 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550; (415) 447-2348; Rates: (1 person -

Queen $25) (2 persons, 2 beds $31) (3 persons, 2 beds $34) (4 persons, 2 beds $37). SPRINGTOWN MOTEL, 933 Bluebell Drive, Livermore, CA 94550; (415) 449-2211; Rates: (1 person

$25) (2 persons $28) (3 or more $32-$34) Weekly rate, 10% discount in advance—Weekly Rates: (1 person $156) (2 persons $177).

ALL STAR MOTEL, 4673 Lassen Road, Livermore, CA 94550; (415) 443-5300; Rates: (1 person $26) (2 persons $30) (3 persons $33) (4 persons $37)

We plan to send a complete package of Hotel/Motel informatin to all NHPA charters before the end of the year (to include a map showing location of the Pleasanton facilities).

COMING IN FUTURE ISSUES OF THE DIGEST—(TOURS/PROGRAM BOOK INFORMATION)—K-K Tours of Petaluma, California, will ofer six (6) exciting low-priced tours to our tournament attendees. These include:

Lake Tahoe—Casinos Mondays & Thursdays Marine World-Africa USA Sunday only San Francisco By-The-Bay Mondays California Wine Country Tuesdays and Sundays Muir Woods/Giant Redwoods/Sausalito Wednesday and Saturday State Capitol—Sacramento Thursdays

Prices vary from $17 to $24 with admissions included in the tour price for most. Complete information in a later issue of the Digest. Also, watch for informatin on our Program Book Advertising rates int he near future.

FOR A FUN-FILLED VACATION, PLAN TO ATTEND THE 1988 WORLD HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT IN SCENIC NORTHERN CALIFORNIA!

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1988

THE HORSESHOE PITCHER'S NEWS DIGEST is published on the 5th of each month at Aurora, Illinois, U.S.A. by the National Horseshoe Pitcher's Association of America. Editorial office, P.O. Box 1606, Aurora, Illinois 60507. Phone: 312-898-3974. Subscription rates—1st Class $12.00 per year in advance. NHPA membership cards are available through each state secretary for $7.00 plus any state association dues. Forms close on the 10th day of each month preceding date of issue. Advertising rates on request. F. Ellis Cobb, Editor.

NATIONAL OFFICERS

Dave Loucks, 13656 Thoroughbred Loop, Grass Valley, CA 95949 (916) 477-7060 President Earl Winston, Rte. 2, Lamonte, MO 65337 (816) 563-3536 1st Vice-President Barry Chapelle, 2716 S.E. 61st Ave., Portland, OR 97206 (503) 775-7876 2nd Vice-President Vincent Yannetti, 322 Longwood Ave., Bound Brook, NJ 08805 (201) 356-3862 3rd Vice-President Bonnie Seibold, 1043 Grayson Ave., Huntington, IN 46750 (219) 356-3489 4th Vice-President Gene VanSant, P.O. Box 270, Sun City, CA 92381 (714) 679-2578 5th Vice-President

> Donnie Roberts, Box 278, Munroe Falls, OH 44262 (216) 688-6522 Sec./Treas.

Volume 32 January, 1988 No. 1

FROM YOUR PRESIDENT.. .DAVE LOUCKS LIABILITY INSURANCE PACKAGE ACCEPTED. Yes, the NHPA now has a policy for the entire member-

ship. The Executive Council at the November meeting in Las Vegas, unanimously approved an insurance proposal presented by a representative of Transamerica Insurance. It becomes effective January 1st.

All State Charter Presidents and Secy/Treas., have been mailed a letter outlining the policy coverage and payment details. The cost is $2.00 per member per year and will cover sanctioned tournaments and league play. It is a broad form, single limit, $1,000,000 Spectator Liability policy and should be more than sufficient to meet the needs of all clubs and/or municipalities.

Not being experts in the field of insurance, thre are sure to be many questions. Initially, my wife Cathie, who has some background int he field, will work with the States as the NHPA insurance coordinator. Clubs and Leagues are asked to work through their State secretary or appointed officer for insurance information. We must all be patient as it will take a while for the information to get to all members. But get to them it must because this is a program that all NHPA members must support. It offers a lot of protection for a very small cost.

DAVE'S COURT REPORT

The NHPA Council approved a basic schedule of play and prize list for the 1988 Pleasanton World Tournament. Total prize money is expected to reach $65,000. We had many suggestions for improvement and incorporated those which we think will bring more uniformity, better scheduling and overall improve-ment to the event. Complete details to appear in the February Digest. . . . Don't forget the deadline for any proposed changes to the Constitution and By-Laws. They must be in the hands of 4th V.P., Bonnie Seibold by January 31, 1988. . . . Regional Tournaments will come into play this year. Your president modified the informal proposal made at the Eau Claire Convention after much delegate discussion. The most important issue is to get started. Ponca City, OK has already been approved for a Regional in May 1988. Other interested sites should write me or Donnie Roberts for details. . . . Kevin Cone has resigned as NHPA Statistician/Historian. We'll miss your contributions. Thanks for all the past work and service for the NHPA.

BEVERLY BORN named new SANCTIONED CLUB/LEAGUE PROGRAM DIRECTOR. Bev is the current Oklahoma State Secretary/Treasurer and has been the League Director of the Ellis County Horseshoe Pitchers Association since 1985. She and her husband Floyd, both active pitchers, live in Shattuck, OK., where they have their own business, Born's Mercantile. Bev is stepping in to fill the position of the former director, Doc Dougherty who passed away in November. It will take a while to assemble and transfer the many files and equipment to Bev and, for her to become familiar with all the position responsi-bilities. All League Directors are asked to exercise patience and cooperation as Beverly makes this transition. Her mailing address is: RR 2 Box 198A, Shattuck, OK 73858, Phone days 405/938-5100, evening 405/938-2406.

WALTER RAY WILLIAMS, JR., accepts position as NHPA Statistician/Historian. Walter, who is well known to the NHPA membership, will be taking over the function previously held by Kevin Cone who recently resigned. Walter has a great many files and records which he can add to those now being utilized. His interest and experience in computers will serve him and the NHPA well in this position. Due to the demands of the PBA schedule, Walter may not always be able to respond promptly to member inquiries. His knowledge, interest and awareness of the game, hwoever, will be primary in serving NHPA needs. For contact, write: Walter Ray Williams, Jr., 2319 Piccardo Circle, Stockton, CA 95207-6590.

4 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1988

LAS VEGAS-HACIENDA BANQUET TALK BY DAVE LOUCKS It is often difficult to convey a message of sincerity and thanks when more than but a few people are

involved. As I look out over your faces, I see many old friends as well as some new ones. It is that primary ingredient that binds our sport together, Friendship. The Hacienda Event has certainly done its share to bring old and new friendships together.

Tonight we are bringing to a close our 5th year here. In this and each of the others, we have had obstacles to clear and challenges to meet. We have done our best for what we feel will benefit the greatest number and realize that not all of you will always agree. Nonetheless, this tournament has grown as has our admiration for the man most responsible. It grieves me to hear some of you comment that what is offered is not enough. Sure, you may be able to find a cheaper room in town or maybe a newer facility. But, the fact remains that the Hacienda Hotel has been instrumental in the promotion of our sport. They have been giving as well. $10.00 per entry is added to the prize fund. This large banquet room, which normally rents for $2,000 per day is donated free for some four-five days and nights for a relatively small group of people. Over $3,000 is spent by the Hotel for labor to install, maintain and remove 18 horseshoe courts that were purchased by the Hacienda. To me, this is a sure sign of giving and, as NHPA President and a horseshoe pitcher, I'm damn grateful for the opportunity to be here. The rest of you should be as well.

We will be back next year. The dates will be Sunday, November 27th, thru December 1st. Hopefully, by February, we will have new flyers out with details on some of the changes and improvements we hope to make. The Hotel will be working with us on an improvement to the rubber pitching surface and other items for the convenience of pitchers and scorekeepers. Current Hotel management has assured me of their commitment to this tournament and, within reason, will devote the expenditures necessary to improve it.

I now ask all of you to join me in giving the man responsible, Vice-President and General Manager, Clem Bernier, a sound and meaningful applaud of thanks.

NHPA SECRETARY-TREASURER REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER, 1987

July 1987 NHPA Receipts: Digest Subscriptions NHPA Memberships 1987 World Registration Fees 1987 World Video Sales NHPA Envelope Sales NHPA Calendar Sales 1987 World Patch Sales League Memberships Checking Account Interest Eau Claire World Bid Horseshoe Sanction Fee Total July Receipts

July 1987 NHPA Expenditures: Digest Printing, Supplies, & Mailing Digest Publication, Editing, & Miscellaneous

$ 1430.00 6342.00 260.00 240.00 25.00

297.11 44.00

3479.75 267.83

22500.00 300.00

$35185.69

$ 6476.02 28.00

Sanctioned League Postage & Printing 426.76 Sanctioned League Office, Supplies, & Telephone 98.70 World Tournament Cash, Patches,

& Trophy Awards 1000.00 World Tournament Administrative Costs,

Printing, Office, etc. 1351.25 World Tournament Refunds, Feeds, Dues,

& Overpayments 560.00 Regional Director Postage, Telephone,

Supplies & Printing 57.15 NHPA Printing, Paper, & Office Supplies 443.16 NHPA Officers Telephone 209.89 NHPA Postage 400.00 NHPA Secretary-Treasurer Allowance 900.00 Taxes, Interest, & Penalties 350.00 Total July 1987 Expenditures $12300.93

NOTE: These figures reflect only the books of the NHPA Secretary-Treasurer. NHPA monies handled by others are not shown. August 1987 NHPA Receipts: Digest Subscriptions $2414.00 NHPA Memberships 7646.00 Digest Advertising 343.00 1987 World Video Sales 1798.00 League Memberships 612.00 NHPA Calendar Sales 825.67 1987 World Patch Sales 219.60 Checking Account Interest 269.25 Total August Receipts $18356.00

August 1987 NHPA Expenditures: NHPA Digest Printing, Supplies, & Mailing Sanctioned League Postage & Printing Sanctioned League Patches & Awards World Tournament Cash, Patches,

& Trophy Awards NOTE: These figures reflect only the books shown.

$ 3561.55 67.50

1370.53

World Tournament Administrative Costs, Printing, Office, etc. 2907.54

World Tournament Hall of Fame Banquet, Awards, & Supplies 341.50

World Tournament Refunds, Feeds, Dues, & Overpayments 250.00

Regional Director Postage, Telephone, Supplies & Printing 84.23

NHPA Printing, Paper, & Office Supplies 102.87 NHPA Postage 132.02 NHPA Officers Telephone 496.99 NHPA Officers Travel 102.60 NHPA Secretary-Treasurer Allowance 900.00 Professional Fees Accounting & Legal 3275.00 Total August Expenditures $67669.83

54077.50 of the NHPA Secretary-Treasurer. NHPA monies handled by others are not

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1988

REPORTS—(Continued) September 1987 NHPA Receipts: Digest Subscriptions NHPA Memberships 1987 World Video Sales League Memberships NHPA Calendar Sales Checking Account & Note Interest Total September Receipts

September 1987 NHPA Expenditures: Digest Printing, Supplies, & Mailing World Tournament Junior Trusts World Tournament Administrative Costs,

Printing, Office, etc. NOTE: These figures reflect only the books shown.

$ 1827.00 World Tournament Hall of Fame Banquet, 2248.00 Awards, & Supplies 122.85

349.05 NHPA Equipment Purchases, 2616.00 Rental, & Supplies 230.00

81.39 NHPA Printing, Paper, & Office Supplies 126.42 1286.32 NHPA Postage 1184.79

$8407.76 NHPA Officers Telephone 340.76 $8407.76 NHPA Officers Travel 124.80 NHPA Secretary-Treasurer Allowance 900.00

$ 3232.90 NHPA President Allowance 300.00 700.00 NHPA Vice-President Allowance 200.00

Total September Expenditures $12878.20 5415.68

of the NHPA Secretary-Treasurer. NHPA monies handled by others are not

October 1987 NHPA Receipts: Digest Subscriptions $ 1853.50 World Tournament Refunds, Fees, NHPA Memberships 9477.00 Dues, & Overpayments 25.00 Digest Advertising 274.00 Regional Director Postage, Telephone, 1987 World Video Sales 1348.96 Supplies, & Printing 174.65 1987 World Patch Sales 2.00 Sanctioned Tournament Patches 7372.90 League Memberships 508.00 NHPA Equipment Purchases, Checking Account Interest 121.81 Rental, & Repairs 244.55 NHPA Calendar Sales 3.83 NHPA Printing, Paper, & Office Supplies 82.90 1987 World Finals Entry Fees 7780.00 NHPA Postage 26.50 World Cash Redeposited 1000.00 NHPA Officers Telephone 339.54 Total October Receipts $22369.10 NHPA Officers Travel 513.00 Total October Receipts

NHPA Secretary-Treasurer Allowance 900.00 October 1987 NHPA Expenditures: Publicity, Promotion, Ads 87 World Video 2136.79 Digest Printing, Supplies, & Mailing $ 3263.40 Total October Expenditures $15193.46 Sanctioned League Office,

Supplies, & Telephone 114.23

NOTE: These figures reflect only the books of the NHPA Secretary-Treasurer. NHPA monies handled by others are not shown.

November 1987 NHPA Receipts: Digest Subscriptions $1691.50 NHPA Memberships 8927.00 Digest Ads 1301.00 World Video Sales 97.35 87 World Finals Fees 3080.00 87 World Phone Refund 51.13 Checking Account Interest 160.78 League Memberships 738.00 Total November Receipts $16046.76

November 1987 NHPA Expenditures: Digest Printing, Supplies, & Mailing $ 3319.15 Digest Publication, Editing, & Miscellaneous 169.76 Sanctioned League Postage & Printing 67.50

World Tournament Administrative Costs, Printing, Office, etc. 122.75

Regional Director Postage, Telephone, Supplies, & Printing 375.86

NHPA Printing, Paper, & Office Supplies 1044.78 NHPA Postage 1191.70 NHPA Officers Telephone 292 87 NHPA Officers Travel 1416.21 Secretary-Treasurer Allowance 900.00 President Allowande 300.00 Refunds—Calendars 95.77 Publicity, Promotion, Ads, World Video 1227.70 Total November Expenditures $10524.05

NOTE: An error was pointed out to me at an officers meeting in Las Vegas on my October report. On line 9 receipts of that report show $7780.00 as 1987 World Finals Fees. That figure should have been $3780.00. An eleventh line should have read 1989 Spearfish World bid deposit $4000.00. Please make these adjustments on the report if you keep them. The reports will then agree with my ledgers. You will note on this report $3080.00 in finals fees which brings the total finals fees to $6860.00 which again matches my ledgers and the fees collected.

NOTE: These figures reflect only the books of the NHPA Secretary-Treasurer. NHPA monies handled by others are not shown.

6 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1988

HELP ME GET HORSESHOE RULES MORE COMPLETE By DONNIE ROBERTS

Every tournament that you or I go to, a situation always comes up that isn't covered in the rules. This happens in leagues, too. The fact is that the horseshoe rules just aren't complete. What happens if the peg breaks? What if I throw your shoe? What if I pitch out of turn? Can a woman pitch 38 feet? Is the clay to be level at the start of the game? Can I switch shoes during a game? Can a scorekeeper measure shoes? Can I carry 5 shoes during a game while pitching only two? What happens when the judge moves the shoe while measuring? Can I shovel the court during the game? The list goes on and on.

Can you picture a football game on Sunday afternoon, a big play happens, the striped shirts all huddle, and then announce that what just took place isn't in the rules but this is what we decided to do. That is what we do in horseshoe and it just isn't good for our sport. Let's get the rules in writing.

You can help! How? Each of you has either experienced or know of something not covered in the rules. Sit down today and write me a note about the item not covered by our rules. I will compile, edit, and apply them to our rules. They will be submitted to the Constitution and By-Laws Committee to follow the proper approval process at the convention. I must submit these by January 31, 1988, so please hurry.

With your help, we can make a difference.

1988 WORLD TOURNAMENT—PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA By DONNIE ROBERTS

Dave Loucks and I visited the site of the 1988 World Horseshoe Tournament November 21, 22, and 23, 1987. We were guests of the Northern California officials in Pleasanton.

We spent several hours on two different days viewing the Alameda County Fairgrounds facility where the tournament will be held. Forty official courts under cover will be provided. Just a short walk away are 12 official practice courts with lights. There are plenty of restroom facilities, plenty of shower facilities, a tremendous amount of space for families and children, unlimited RV facilities near the courts, a golf course, easy access, many concession areas, all kinds of motels and hotels at affordable rates, eating places of all varieties, just a lovely place for a World Horseshoe Tournament.

Those who plan to go should be making plans with the Northern California people immediately if you travel by RV. If you plan to stay in a motel you must make plans no later than June 30,1988. Earlier would be best if you can. be sure to let all motels and hotels know that you are a horseshoe pitcher when you make contact. A listing of such facilities was published in the Digest for your use.

A special thanks to Dave & Cathie Loucks, Mr. & Mrs. Marty Dunn, and Mr. & Mrs. Lee Henninger for their fine hospitality during my visit to Northern California.

YES! Please send me a [JVHS QBeta Videotape of the 1987 World Horseshoe Tournament.

Each tape contains about 60 minutes of highlights and inter-

Name:_ views form the '87 World Tournament held

Address: in Eau Claire. WI City: State: Phone: Date: Checks and money orders for $34.95 plus $2.50 shipping and handling. Mail to: National Horseshoe Pitchers Association, Box 278,

Munroe Falls, Ohio 44262 (Ohio residents add 6% sales tax)

The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1988

COMPANY INTRODUCING OUR NEW "RINGER AND LEANER" HORSESHOE LAMPS. Plated in rich antique copper with burlap shade. Two sizes, small and large. Also a Boy's small gun lamp on a horseshoe base. Small Lamps are $24.95 each or two for $45.00.

Large Lamps are $32.95 each or two for $60.00. We pay shipping costs. Allow 2 or 3 weeks for delivery. Send check or money order to:

VALLEY LAMP CO., 3493 Elm Tree Rd., Rte 5, Green Bay, Wisconsin 50303

1987 WORLD TOURNAMENT VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE By DONNIE ROBERTS

I recently viewed the Video of the 1987 World Horseshoe Tournament. The quality of production by Televideo in Eau Claire, Wisconsin was just excellent. They have produced the best Video ever done on our sport. Comments have been coming in from all around the country about how delighted they are with their copy of the video, this video provides a valuable tool in promoting our sport. Every club should purchase a copy to place in their local school system and a copy for use with club activities.

These tapes are available from the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association for $34.95 plus $2.50 postage. Mail order to NHPA, Box 278, Munroe Falls, OH 44262.

1988 W. T. ADVERTIsem*nT INFORMATION By VERDAN ZELMAR, W.T. Chr. Pleasanton, Calif.—Aug. 1-13

Book Size 8R" x 11" Format—Black ink AD SIZE PRICE Full Page 7Va" X 9%" $500 Half Page 7Va" X 43A" 250 Quarter Page 3V2" x 4%" 100 Business Card 50 Friends of Horseshoes (Includes Name and City) 10 (or more)

Send check payable to WORLD TOURNAMENT FUND along with camera-ready art, before 15 June 1988 to: Marthe Dunnk 3263 Vineyard Ave., Space 122, Pleasanton, CA 94566. If you have any questions, feel free to write or call Genevieve Lavett, Program Book Chairperson, at (408) 899-3246—1397 San Pablo Ave Seaside CA 93955

THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION APRPECIATES YOUR SUPPORT!

VALLEY LAMP

8 The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1988

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We've asked each state association to sponsor the entry of their four best available pitchers—men or women. We realize states are abundant with quality pitchers, so any state or individual may sponsor additional teams.

• This year's tournament is 100 percent payback without additional sponsors. • Entry deadline is January 9, 1988 and entry fee is $100 per team. • The official Can/Am Lodging is the luxurious Racine Hotel and Conference Cen-

ter. Room Rates are $44.99 for single-double and $44.98 for three or more. 414-886-6100. Lodging also is available at Paul's Motel at 414-886-3830.

• A pickup tournament is planned for Friday night at 7:30 p.m. providing no tourna-ment matches are scheduled.

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The Horseshoe Pitcher's News Digest/January, 1988

1987 HACIENDA HOTEL & CASINO OPEN—SANC. 26-87-128 By DONNIE ROBERTS

Two Hundred Sixty-Four horseshoe pitchers traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete in the Fifth Annual Hacienda Hotel & Casino Horseshoe Tournament held November 15-19, 1987. Over one hundred pitchers have been to all five events. Thirty-Four states and four Canadian Provinces were represented.

Two hundred two entries were men and sixty-two were women. This was an NHPA sanctioned event. $17,490.00 was awarded in prize money Of the 264 entries, 132 received at least $50.00 in prize money, with 66 getting $100.00 or more. 11 pitchers earned $400 each.

California had 58 entries, Alberta-Canada 19, Colorado 19, Illinois 15, Minnesota 14, Arizona 12, Nevada 10, New Mexico 9, Oregon-Kansas-Vermont-Idaho 7 each, Ohio-Nebraska 6 each. All other states or provinces had 5 entries or less.

A fine co*cktail party got the event underway on Sunday evening. The pitchers were all welcomed by Clem Bernier, Vice-President & General Manager of the Hacienda Hotel & Casino. This was a mixed handicapped event with 11 class of 24 pitchers each. Every pitcher played a minimum of 11 games. 66 pitchers made the ladder finals on Thursday and played more than 11 games. All games were 50 shoe cancellation.

Thursday evening was a fine banquet with a sit down dinner, the presentation of prize money (all in cash), and a live band. Clem Bernier had many kind words for the pitchers. The pitchers, also, had many kind words for Clem, a strong supporter of our sport.

Dave Loucks & Donnie Roberts were the tournament directors. Tournament officials were: Elden Sarbaugh, cathie Loucks, Vicky Oglesby, Don Weaver, Billie Pennington, Genevieve Lavett, Gayle Og-lesby, Bonnie Seibold, Ruth Padgett, Bill Padgett, and Dorothy Yeager.

The dates for the 1988 event were announced. Everyone should plan to attend the Sixth Annual event at the Hacienda November 27 through December 1, 1988.

CLASS A—Dave Loucks, No. CA, 9-2-53.6-$400.00; Rich Pintor, CO, 9-2-52.2-$300.00; My ma Kissick, Alberta, 8-3-62.5-$220.00; Diane Lopez, So. CA, 8-3-62.5-$150.00; Billie Sue Pennington, No. CA, 8-3-58.2-$120.00; Ronald Martin, KS, 8-3-58.0-$100.00; Paul Scheub, FL, 8-3-55.5-$50.00; Edi Holland, MN, 7-4-56.4-$50.00; Elden Sarbaugh, OH, 6-5-57.8-$50.00; Bonnie Seibold, IN, 6-5-57.3-$50.00; Karl Van Sant, IN, 6-5-57.1-$50.00; Vickie Vermilion, NM, 6-5-49.6-$50.00; Don Gregson, So. CA, 5-6-58.0; Gerald Comstock, CO, 5-6-52.2; George Whittemore, So. CA, 5-6-45.6; Dean Zollinger, So. CA, 5-6-43.3; Gerald Gorton, OR, 4-7-49.8; Gerald Stangland, MN, 4-7-49.3; Bill Turechek, NE, 4-7-44.4; Kent Anderson, CO, 4-7-43.8; Marjorie McLeod, OR, 3-8-49.8; Lupe Henry, So. CA, 3-8-45.6; Charles Erickson, IL, 1-10-43.3; Fred Lavett, No. CA, 0-11-38.4.

CLASS B—Eral Pearch, KS, 8-3-48.9-$400.00; Herb Rushing, No. CA, 9-2-54.0-$300.00; Tom McQueen, E.S. CA, 9-46.5-$220.00; Al Heindenfelder, IL, 9-44.2-$150.00; Louis Bensinger, IL, 8-3-48.5-$120.00; Marvin Reheis, AZ, 8-3-42.4-$100.00; Eileen Serna, NM, 7-4-48.9-$50.00; Jack Sorg, No. CA, 7-4-45.3-$50.00; Leonard Upovsky, MN, 7-4-45.3-$50.00; Newell Flann, So. CA, 6-5-46.0-$50.00; Tom Schara, NM, 6-5-43.8-$50.00; Donnie Roberts, OH, 6-5-43.8-$50.00; Jim Eozzo, So. CA, 6-5-41.3; Gus Martin, MN, 5-6-41.6; Chester Foster, IA, 4-7-42.2; Lynne Hughes, MN, 4-7-41.6; Ed Domey, MA, 4-7-40.4; Benedict Fink, PA, 4-7-40.0; Frank Hiendlmayr, OH, 4-7-39.3; Dorothy Payne, MN, 3-8-40.5; Dick Pelton, Ml, 3-8-36.5; Floyd Holmes, CO, 2-9-36.4; Ron Ferguson, WA, 2-9-36.2; Frank Kilinsky, PA, 1-10-28.4.

CLASS C— Carol Toenjes, IL, 10-1-52.4-$400.00; Iris Sandham, GA, 10-1-46.2-$300.00; Judy Whisen-ant, AZ, 9-2-47.8-$220.00; Norman Rousey, AK, 10-1-45.8-$150.00; Wilf Donald, Alberta, 8-3-51.5-$120.00; Fran Roth, CO, 9-2-43.6-$100.00; Dennis Ohms, UT, 8-3-44.5-$50.00; Hank Tencate, IN, 8-3-42.7-$50.00; Eugene Fleek, KS, 6-5-42.0-$50.00; Robert Thackeray, ID, 6-5-38.9-$50.00; Norm Cone, So. CA, 5-6-39.6-$50.00; Wayne Hamby, IL, 5-6-39.3-$50.00; John (Ed) Garcia, So. CA, 5-6-38.4; Curly Seibold, IN, 5-6-37.6; Joe Zoglman, No. CA, 5-6-37.1; Doc Roberts, NE, 4-7-40.4; David Prestidge, IL, 4-7-40.2; Sallie dine, E.S. CA, 4-7-39.1; George Schmidt, NE, 4-7-33.6; Theora Schroeder, No. CA, 3-8-39.5; Warren Stutzman, ID, 2-9-30.9; Herman Weiser, FL, 1-10-26.2; Lee Van Dal sen, No. CA, 1-10-25.7; Earl Parr, NV, 0-11-29.0.

CLASS D—Marvin Edson, NE, 8-3-38.4-$400.00; J. J. Steffan, UT, 10-1-46.5-$300.00; Violet Elliott, Manitoba, 9-2-39.6-$220.00; Jim Beyer, MN, 8-3-39.6-$150.00; Uoyd Laughlin, CO, 8-3-37.5-$120.00; Leo Peterson, ID, 7-4-42.7-$100.00; Marianne Colony, I A, 7-4-40.0-$50.00; Betty Gilbert, TX, 7-4-37.5-$50.00; Vince Mauricio, No. CA, 7-4-37.1-$50.00; Robert Biesemeirer, CO, 7-4-33.3-$50.00; Bud Price, British Columbia, 6-5-35.3-$50.00; Bob Harvey, TX, 6-5-31.5-$50.00; Elise AtChley, LA, 5-6-37.6; Les Burroughs, So. CA, 5-6-37.5; Genevieve Lavett, No. CA, 5-6-34.4; Glen Sandquist, MN, 5-6-32.0; Don Tiegs, MN, 5-6-31.8; Demetrius Pineda, CO, 4-7-26.5; Yvonne Veldhuis, Alberta, 3-8-33.1; Clifton cl*tes, PA, 3-8-31.8; Charles Cook, IL, 3-8-28.2; Barbara Dow, So. CA, 2-9-31.3; Elmer Schilperoort, WA, 1-10-27.8; Don Noriega, CA, 1-10-25.6.

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HACIENDA—(Continued)

CLASS E—Rita Warner, TX, 8-3-39.3-$400.00; Phyllis Morton, CA, 10-1-46.0-$300.00; Hanks Guettler, NB, 9-2-36.8-$220.00; Ed Oliver, Manitoba, 8-3-40.4-$150.00; Robert Gray, OH, 7-5-41.1-$120.00; Jo Ann Lester, NM, 7-5-54.7-$100.00; Louis Colpitis, CO, 7-4-38.9-$50.00; Milton Hanks, CO, 7-4-36.4-$50.00; Roy tee*ts, PA, 7-4-33.8-$50.00; Paul anderson, AZ, 6-5-38.0-$50.00; Warren Hall, NH, 6-5-37.5-$50.00; Carylon Ferguson, WA, 6-5-33.6-$50.00; Robert Stauder, LA, 6-5-32.6; Bud Knudson, alberta, 5-6-37.8; Alvin Johnson, Alberta, 5-6-36.6; George Wilton, NM, 5-6-30.0; Shirley Steffen, UT, 4-7-36.6; Clifford Boyer, CA, 4-7-34.9; John Koenig, FL, 4-7-24.4; James Bray, MO, 3-8-34.9; John Atchley, LA, 3-8-30.6; David Gorton, OR, 3-8-29.8; Robert McDonald, FL, 2-9-29.3; Pacer, 11-0.

CLASS F—lvon Davis, CA, 8-3-35.4-$400.00; Emalene Pierce, KS, 9-2-38.7-$300.00; Marg Lovegrove, Alberta, 8-3-38.9-$220.00; Dorothy Yeager, CA, 8-3-36.0-$150.00; James Toenjes, IL, 8-3-37.9-$120.00; Glenn Stutzman, ID, 8-3-33.2-$100.00; Nathen Barney, UT, 7-4-34.2-$50.00; Don Weaver, NV, 7-4-33.6-$50.00; Olon Crandall, ID, 7-4-31.5-$50.00; William Gordon, PA, 7-4-30.4-$50.00; Bud Schardine, UT, 6-5-31.6-$50.00; R.D. Johnson, OR, 6-5-29.5-$50.00; Bob Champion, CO, 6-5-28.0; Jim Gibbons, CA, 5-6-33.6; Marvin Karst, KS, 5-6-28.4; John McKinney, NC, 5-6-26.5; Roy Sidden, IL, 5-6-24.6; Keith Fish, NC, 4-7-29.5; Larry McCoy, OH, 4-7-29.3; Edwin Haupt, KS, 3-8-27.6; Doyle Barwley, CA, 2-9-29.8; Lenard Ferrin, AZ, 2-9-22.7; Jim Buck, CA, 1-10-25.6; James Wolfe, IL, 1-10-20.4.

CLASS G—W. Eaton, Alberta, 8-3-36.4-$400.00; Leslie McConnohie, CA, 9-2-36.0-$300.00; Dale Sor-ensen, NV, 8-3-37.1-$220.00; Ronald Pudwell, CA, 8-3-34.4-$150.00; Tom Buck, CA, 8-3-36.0-$120.00; Beverly Born, OK, 8-3-34.9-$100.00; Kathy Uetner, AZ, 8-3-33.5-$50.00; Joe Meistas, NV, 7-4-32.7-$50.00; Joe Lester, NM, 7-4-32.4-$50.00; Verdun Nicholas, UT, 7-4-32.0-$50.00; Frank Lawlor, NY, 7-4-29.1-$50.00; Ed Quigley, NJ, 7-4-28.9-$50.00; Clair Harris, SD, 7-4-28.9; Bonnie White, No. CA, 5-6-31.6; Don Compton, MT, 5-6-30.7; Robert Macke, NV, 5-6-28.2; Ray Bergen, Saskatchewan, 5-6-24.0; Glen Robeck, CO, 4-7-28.4; Frank Crouch, IL, 4-7-25.5; John Shaver, CA, 3-8-23.8; Bert Charley, CA, 1-10-22.6; Dick Lornston, MN, 1-10-14.8; Henry Reid, ID, 0-11-22.7; Dave Rodriguez, CA, 0-11-12.9.

CLASS H—Alice Garcia, CA, 9-2-31.5-$400.00; Susan Obluda, CO, 9-2-34.5-$300.00; Bud Payne, NM, 8-3-29.1-$220.00; Jimn Payne, NM, 8-3-32.7-$150.00; Warren Williams, CA, 8-3-29.8-$120.00; Ken Leitner, AZ, 7-4-28.9-$100.00; Alan Jones, IL, 7-4-28.0-$50.00; Ray Grossant, AZ, 7-4-27.5-$50.00; Edith Zoglman, No. CA, 7-4-27.5-$50.00; Carl Greene, OR, 7-4-27.1-$50.00; Linda Rodriguez, CA, 6-5-30.7-$50.00; Ed Tomko, NV, 6-5-29.1-$50.00; George King, IL, 6-5-21.5; Robert Seadorf, AZ, 5-6-28.0; Chick White, No. CA, 5-6-26.2; Earl Parsons, AZ, 5-6-25.1; Adeline Lefley, Alberta, 5-6-24.9; Josephine Charley, No. CA, 4-7-24.0; John Stablyk, Alberta, 4-7-21.3; Bill Perry, E.S. CA, 3-8-23.5; Gene McCutcheon, OH, 2-9-021.5; George McLeod, OR, 2-9-21.3; Glen Titchenal, WA, 2-9-18.5; Donald Clemens, MO, 0-11-19.3.

CLASS I—Francis davis, MT, 11-0-46.7-$400.00; William Elliott, OR, 8-3-31.3-$300.00; Norma Tanner, NV, 11 -3-29.6-$220.00; Gail Moulding, Alberta, 8-3-29.4-$150.00; Ray Heim, CO, 8-3-21.3-$120.00; William Terry, CA, 7-4-28.0-$100.00; Sharon Gebhart, MS, 7-4-25.6-$50.00; Gayle Oglesby, CA, 7-4-20.6-$50.00; Bob Zwarka, Ml, 6-5-21.5-$50.00; Millie Harvey, CO, 5-6-28.7-$50.00; Scott Finfrock, AZ, 5-6-27.1-$50.00; Edward Gebhart, SD, 5-6-25.1 -$50.00; Bob Lefley, Alberta, 5-6-24.9; Jay Pinco*ck, ID, 5-6-23.4; Julie Tranan, LA, 5-6-23.1; Joe Beneky, IL, 5-6-22.0; Edwin Fox, NY, 5-6-20.2; Arlie Reinwald, MO, 4-7-20.9; Henry Velohuis, Alberta, 4-7-20.7; William Koepsel, KS, 3-8-19.8; George Herbert, CO, 3-8-15.5; Les Holland, MN, 3-8-15.5; Rus Hoppe, MN, 1-10-16.7; Betty McQueen, CA, 1-10-10.7.

CLASS J—Joe Cwik, UT, 10-1-30.7-$400.00; Minnie Oliver, Manitoba, 8-3-19.1-$300.00; Mastin Kitch-en, VA, 10-1 -28.9-$220.00; Danny McDaniel, MO, 9-2-23.5-$150.00; Harris Meyer, IA, 8-3-23.3-$120.00; Melvin Keller, CO, 8-3-18.4-$100.00; John Imhof, NY, 7-4-26.0-$50.00; Charlie Tatum, CA, 7-4-22.4-$50.00; Esthe Tech, SD, 6-5-24.2-$50.00; Dick Service, Alberta, 6-5-21.8-$50.00; Alvin Strasil, NE, 6-5-18.4-$50.00; Wally Miller, NH, 6-5-15.6-$50.00; Louis Arrellano, So. CA, 5-6-19.8; Robert Pinkston, IN, 5-6-18.2; Joyce Caig, Alberta, 5-6-17.5; Clayton Champion, Ml, 5-6-16.4; Art Binkley, CA, 5-6-13.5; Dave Metzger, Alberta, 4-7-21.1; Ben Weigel, Alberta, 3-8-14.7; Lee Henninger, No. CA, 3-8-12.4; Bob Uoyd, No. CA, 2-9-14.9; Paul Ciucci, AZ, 2-9-14.4; Ross Hendrickson, IL, 2-9-8.2; Donald Stangland, MN, 0-11-10.4.

CLASS K—Sandy Hernandez, CA, 10-1-21.1-$400.00; Debbie Wilfon, NV, 10-1-21.3-$300.00; Tracy Yagelnesky, Alberta, 9-2-19.5-$220.00; Mickey Fricke, La, 8-3-15.3-$150.00; Richard Comstock, NM, 9-2-12.0-$120.00; John Hart, WA, 7-4-6.9-$100.00; Bob Anderson, CO, 6-5-16.0-$50.00; Terry Yagelnesky, Alberta, 6-5-14.6-$50.00; Travis Garner, MS, 6-5-13.8-$50.00; F. E. Homuth, AZ, 6-5-13.5-$50.00; Al Sandham, GA, 6-5-8.6-$50.00; Gary Lovelace, NM, 6-5-7.8-$50.00; Floyd Born, OK, 5-6-14.4; Sal Bosco, GA, 5-6-13.8; Eldon Tech, SD, 5-6-12.7; Steve McQueen, ES CA, 5-6-10.2; Jim Miars, MN, 5-6-6.7; Jim Beck, Alberta, 5-6-5.5; Rita Eozzo, So. CA, 4-7-14.7; Vicky Oglesby, ES CA, 4-7-10.2; Butch Collins, VA, 2-9-6.9; Diane Erick, Alberta, 2-9-3.5; Char Sorg, N. CA, 1-10-4.0; Stacy Nelson, NV, 0-11.

1988 WORLD TOURNAMENT DATES—AUGUST 1 through AUGUST 13

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OHIO-KENTUCKY CLUB SETS WINTER INDOOR SCHEDULE January 9-11. . . February 13-15 . . . March 13-15 .. . Classes A and B sanctioned . . . $10.00 entry fee

. . . Classes for men, women and juniors. Send entry fee and ringer percentage, 10 days in advance to Ohio-Kentucky Horseshoe Club, Inc., 1455 Dalton St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. For further information contact Bob Cummings, 4440 Foley Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238. Phone 1-513-251-2141.

NHPA PROMOTION COMMITTEE By SOL BERMAN

WALTER RAY WILLIAMS AND PBA TOUR The Brunswick Memorial World Open was held in Chicago, Illinois on November 14, 1987. Walter Ray Williams, Jr. finished second. He is now 4th in the 1987 money list. He won $17,000 to bring

his year's total to $127,350.00, which has brought his total PBA earnings over $00,00. Since joining the PBA he has registered nine - 300 games.

HERE AND THERE AT 1987 W.T.—(PART 2) By GLENN PORTT

People and things worth mentioning . . . Al sandham's contribution to the NHPA of those large NHPA Logo signs seen at the W.T. They can be used for many events. Al is the Regional Director for Georgia, an assistant NHPA Publicity Director, and a Rockwell VIP. . . Billie Sue Pennington and daughter from the Golden Eagles Club of San Jose. These ladies spent many hours working with the computer, and coming out with valuable programs for the future . . . Genevieve Lavett, for another year of hard work . . . Don Titcomb, who fell short in a valiant try to turn back the years in his quest for another world title. His match with Ben Wiedrich, Oregon, was one of the best of the tournament. Don won the title in 1960 . . . 267 years ago . . . with a mere 84.9%.

And how about Ray Hill, Michigan, who set a world record of 76.6% in the Senior Men's Division? This was Ray's first W.T. but you can bet he'll be back. He loved the raised courts as that is what he pitches on. Debbie Bestul set a world record by winning her 3rd world title in the Junior Girls' Division and will be shooting for a fourth in '88. Junior Boys' Champ Kipp Barody, New York, pitched an outstanding 84.3% (12 games) but fell short of Alan Francis' mark of 88.8% (11 games) and Walter Ray Williams record 89.2% (7 games).

Everyone has a bad year. This seemed to be the one for Mark Seibold, Kevin Cone, and Al Perry Mark (the quiet one), and always the perfect gentleman, will never make an excuse. However, he does throw a low shoe and he was having trouble throwing short shoes due to the clay being about 5-6 inches above floor level. This was the World Tournament. Although not feasible to cut holes in the floor to get the courts at ground level, it was possible to have raised pitching boxes or to adjust the foul line. (My personal feelings are that pitchers should not practice all year on ground level courts and then find the condition changed at the W.T.)

Others observed appearing to throw more than their normal share of short shoes were Ben Wiedrich, Phyllis Negaard, and Walter Ray Williams. Walter Ray finished with a very fine 79.8% (third best), but was not throwing the high floating shoe he has thrown in the past. He appears to have changed his style to more of a "driving throw . . . very much like his bowling style . . . which might account for his short shoes. Regardless, I would like to be able to throw several short shoes and still average 80 percent.

The convention? What can one say? Long drawn out and tiresome for everybody! Most delegates had their ballots marked before the start. Perhaps they should all be mailed in and counted before the convention . . . and only those items which failed to pass by the required majority or two-thirds vote should be brought to the floor. Anyway, our President had the patience of a saint . . . is to be congratulated for same . . . and will henceforth be known as Saint David.

Two things which came out of the conveniton which I consider important were the delegates voting to go ahead with an insurance liability plan which will cost members approximately $3 per year, and voting to accept Hall of Famer Al Zadroga's, Jim Solomon's, and Clyde Martz's study on standardizing backboards and fences as part of the NHPA's package on constructing horseshoe courts. Both of these were badly needed . . . so to the delegates . . . you DONE good!

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ROSEBERRY WINS OH. SARBAUGH INDOOR—SANC 21-87-043 CLASS A—Max Roseberry, 7-0-70.5; John Martin, 5-2-69.4; John Hawk, 5-2-56.0; Bob Garrett, 5-2-

55.0; Frank Wiscarver, 4-3-49.0; Jim Shipley, 2-5-46.3; Larry Justice, 1-6-39.0; Berlin Strange, 44.3. CLASS B—Jerry Boesch, 6-1-54.8; Bob Garrett, 6-1-53.0; John Hawk, 5-2-57.0; Dave Rose, 5-2-49.7;

Earl Noe, 3-4-41.7; Dick Smith, 2-5-32.2; John Boring, 1-5-34.7; Avanelle Brown, 0-7-27.9. CLASS C—Roger Beat, 9-0-53.6; John Pachuta, 6-3-38.7; Larry Rose, 6-3-38.4; Jim Mossholder, 6-3-

34.9; Bob Wyscarver, 6-3-32.0; Avanelle Brown, 5-4-26.8; Carol Martin, 3-6-37.5; Dick Smith, 3-6-35.8; Jim Shipley, 1-8-24.7.

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. LEAGUE CLOSES FIRST SEASON <

The Gold Country Horseshoe Club participated in the Sanctioned League program for the first time in 1987. We played mixed-handicap, 40 shoe, count-all games and the league director updated starts each week for 20 weeks of play An awards dinner culminated the season and was thoroughly enjoyed by all!

4 League Sanction 87C240. The men's champion was Herb Rushing who won 69.5% of his games with an average of 57.2%. The women's champion was Bonnie White who won 55% of her games with an average of 30.6%. Other awards presented were as follows: MEN: High Average: 62%—NHPA President, Dave Loucks

High Game: 85%—NHPA President, Dave Loucks High Game over Average: Bill Padgett—35% Most Improved: Ernie Harries—up 8.8%

WOMEN: High Average: 35.1%—Josephine Charley High Game: 52.5%—Josephine Charley High Game over Average—Sandy Gilstrap—52.4% Most Improved: League Director—Cathie Loucks—up 7.9%

Rookie of the Year: Bob Rosa. Sportsmanship: Bill Padgett We are all looking forward to next year but will very much miss the excellent direction of "DOC" who did

an outstanding job with the entire league program. The entire NHPA owes much to this man who gave so much of himself to this program, terrence "DOC" Daughterty, we thank you for a job well done.

SNOWBALL OPEN—GREENVILLE, OH.—FEB. 6-7-13-14 The Snowball Open, sponsored by the Darke County Horseshoe Club, will be tossed for the 23rd year

over the weekends of February 6 and 7 and 13 and 14. The Tournament will be staged at the Club's Indoor facility on the Darke County Fairground.

The courts will be open for pitchers wishing to qualify on Saturday and Sunday, January 30 and 31. Entry can also be made by mailing an entry with accurate ringer percentage and the entry fee of $6.00 to fritz Worner, 150 Ridgeview Dr., Greenville, OH 45331. Monday, February 1, will be the deadline for accepting entries.

The Snowball Open is a sanctioned tournament, 21-87-001. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to place pitchers in Classes as deemed appropriate. Classes A and B will pitch on Sunday, February 14.

The indoor court facility is on the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville on Business Route U.W. 127 and Ohio Rt. 49. Motel and restaurant accommodations are located nearby.

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3fn Jttemortam Word has been received of the passing of Martin E. Fourcade of Salinas, Calif, recently of a brief illness.

He was 67 years of age. He was California State Champion in 1940 and was ranked 16th in the world at that time. He was a member of the Northern Calif. Horseshoe Club and had served as its secretary at one time. He was also the Salinas ping pong champion in the late 1940s and 1950s.

To his surviving family the sympathy of the NHPA is extended in the loss of their loved one. He will be missed by those who knew him.

SHARA WINS NEW MEXICO STATE TITLE—SANC 20-87-010 CLASS A—Tom Shara, 7-1-56.4; Louie Montoya, 7-1-59.1; Gus Martin, 5-3-57.6; Ken Jones, 5-3-52.9;

Hal Mineer, 3-5-50.0; Mike Nied, 3-5-49.4; Bill Harris, 3-5-47.6; Randy Priddy, 3-5-47.5; Robert Hayes, 0-8-36.9.

CLASS B—M. J. Martin, 6-3-48.6; Fred Romero, 6-2-44.2; Bobby Landru, 5-3-45.1; Jim Otterbach, 5-3-39.1; Wayne Sly, 4-4-40.1; Harold Larvingo, 4-4-33.3; Jim Ferry, 3-5-36.6; Edgar Pulliam, 3-5-33.7.

CLASS C—George Johnson, 7-0-35.7; Joe Lester, 6-1-42.5; David Romero Sr., 5-2-31.5; Allen Wright, 3-4-32.1; Ramon, Orosco, 2-5-31.4; George Baca, 2-5-29.7; Robert Schuch, 1-6-28.5; Bill Kiefner.

CLASS D—Paul Chavez, 6-1-38.6; Pete Gallosa, 5-2-34.1; Joe Vazzie, 5-2-24.0; Art Cuaron, 4-3-25.7; Wayne Tyler, 3-4-31.6; Tom Phelan, 3-4-24.6; Jim Sanchez, 2-5-21.0; A. B. Jones, 0-7-12.2.

CLASS E—Cito Chavira, 5-2-23.9; Marty Baldonado, 5-2-22.3; Johnny Jaramillo, 5-2-22.5; Mel Begay, 4-3-21.4; John Rempkowski, 3-4-17.1; Teofilo Chavez, 2-5-19.4; Richard Montoya, 2-5-18.2; Lawrence Gonzales, 2-5-16.7.

CLASS F—Fred Sanchez, 6-0-13.3; Paul Baca, 5-1-17.5; Elmer Mason, 4-2-13.8; Loren Kemp, 2-4-10.0; Ralph Brimhall, 2-4-7.9; Richard Comstock, 1-5-3.0; Donald Kromrie.

LADIES CLASS A—Vicky Vermillion, 8-0-67.1; Dorothy Payne, 5-3-50.3; Jo Ann Lester, 4-4-51.9; Ann Vigil, 3-5-53.5; Eileen Serna, 0-8-44.9.

LADIES CLASS B—Erlinda Chavez, 4-1-24.5; Verna Rodman, 3-2-31.8; Eva Tucker, 0-4-14.1. BOYS JUNIOR CLASS A—David Romero Jr., 5-1-57.3. BOYS JUNIOR CLASS B—Billy Ray Harris, 4-0-40.2; Jason Roemro, 2-2-30.5; Jaime Gallosa, 0-4-16.4.

McCHAREN INDUCTED INTO TEXAS STATE HALL OF FAME THPA is proud to announce, Donnie; that at our State Tournament on September 26 & 27 in Lubbock,

Bob McCharen was inducted into the Texas Hall of Fame. Before moving to Houston, Bob was New Mexico State Champion. He has served the Texas Horseshoe

Pitchers Association well as Treasurer for four years, assisted int he forming of the Houston Horseshoe Club, and is Vice Chairman of the Go Texas Horseshoe pitching contest, which kicks-off the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in February of each year. This past February, 174 teams of men, women, boys & girls pitched for prizes.

Currently, Bob is the NHPA Southern Regional Director for Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. He and his wife Michelle have five children.

WARRENVILLE, ILL. VFW LEAGUE CLOSES—SAN. 84C95 The 19th District VFW Horseshoe League of Warrenville, III., salutes its members who came to play

faithfully, in spite of the 100° heat of July and the flooding of August. The spread in age and ability had very little to do with the spirit that continued all summer. The

experience of years earned a 50% patch for Richard Feiden, and a rookie award to Tom Reeder. Six members successfully earned a 40% patch and all 35 members showed expertise under trying conditions.

Warrenville's team managed to keep the trophy at the post for hte third year. With such good results this year, there is much interest in expanding the league. The possibility of having

two disivisons in competition next season is under discussion by members of the board and interested clubs.

1988 WORLD TOURNAMENT DATES—AUGUST 1 through AUGUST 13

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GERALD KAHLE TOPS OKLA. STATE—SANC. 15-87-032 CLASS A MEN—Gerald Kahle, 6-1-59.2; Jerry Holt, 5-2-65.8; Tom Goff, 5-2-54.2; Larry Fordyce, 4-3-

53.0; Ronnie Frederick, 3-4-56.0; Chuck Arnold, 3-4-48.7; Lei and Johnson, 1-6-48.3; Glenn King, 1-6-44.1

CLASS B MEN—Willard Brakhage, 6-1-47.4; Jim Crockett, 5-2-45.4; Don Walrod, 4-3-44.1; Gale Charles, 4-3-40.0; Marvin Dowers, 3-4-40.6; Dwight Crawford, 2-5-39.7; Ronnie Crispin, 2-5-37.0; J. C. Died rick, 2-5-35.3.

CLASS C MEN—Clyde Matthews, 5-2-34.9; Buz Sawyer, 5-2-32.0; Melbern Hutchison, 5-2-39.2; Bud Hamilton, 4-3-31.1; Willie Loucks, 3-4-30.4; Bob Beldon, 3-4-29.1; Wade Brewer, 3-4-27.7; Homer Cain, 0-7-25.3.

CLASS D MEN—Bill Diedrick, 5-2-31.4; Fred Nelson, 5-2-29.3; J. C. Bowen, 5-2-32.2; John Wright, 5-2-30.3; Zan Nelson, 4-3-24.8; Don Peoples, 3-4-24.5; Pete Geyer, 1-6-20.7; Ray Loucks, 0-7-16.2.

CLASS E MEN—Layne Burton, 7-0-35.7; Scoop Fischer, 5-2-25.0; Roy Privott, 5-2-22.1; Bob Wheeler, 4-3-27.8; Lex Barnes, 2-5-2.1; Jim Sowle, 2-5-21.8; Bill Estes, 2-5-17.8; Larry Carpenter, 1-6-17.1.

CLASS F MEN—Wendall Clay, 6-1-18.3; J. A. Farber, 6-1-15.3; R. J. Wheeler, 5-2-15.6; Gerry Ford, 4-3-13.3; Vernon Choate, 3-4-13.6; Floyd Born, 2-5-15.0; Jimmy Martin, 2-5-13.0.

CLASS G MEN—Tony Meza, 6-1-18.6; Richard Diedrick, 5-2-16.6; Shorty Barnett, 5-2-9.3; Jerry Daniels, 4-3-9.3; Don Blair, 3-4-11.3; Haskell Starbuck, 3-4-5.3; George Mann, 2-5-11.6.

CLASS A WOMEN—Lynda Frederick, 7-0-59.9; Janet Walrod, 5-2-53.4; Tina Rash, 5-2-53.2; Debra Frederick, 3-4-47.3; Barbara Goff, 3-4-43.6; Evelyn Johnson, 3-4-43.5; Louise Abbercrombie, 2-5-44.6; Sue Tune, 0-7-34.9.

CLASS B WOMEN—Ginger Cain, 5-0-37.7; Muschi Sowle, 4-1-41.3; Virginia Anderson, 2-3-26.3; Viola Starbuck, 2-3-25.4; Ada Loucks, 1-4-28.2; Beverly Born, 1-4-26.0.

CLASS C WOMEN—Sharon Ford, 5-1-5.2; Bonnie Diedrick, 4-2-8.0; Marion Daniels, 3-3-8.5. JUNIOR BOYS—Seth Maixner, 7-0-63.4; Michael Davidson, 5-2-39.7; Jeff Lanham, 2-5-33.2. JUNIOR GIRLS—Becky Goff, 5-0-27.6; Candy Wheeler, 4-1-19.8; Mariana Davidson, 3-2-7.4; Lori

Pruit, 2-3-9.3; Tammy Wheeler, 1-4-5.8; Pam Frederick, 0-5-6.3.

NEWBURGH, N.Y. HORSESHOE PITCHERS RAISE $12,000 FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION

The Mid-Hudson Horseshoe Pitchers Association raised $12,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Associ-ation through its fourth annual horseshoe-a-thon.

The fundraising event, held at Lockwood's Tavern, Recreation Park, Ideal Spot and the Hudson Raider Athletic Club, is sponsored by Budweiser and Bud Light.

Members of the association gathered at Lockwood's Thursday night to celebrate the success of the horseshoe-a-thon and to honor those who contributed to that success. Spuds Mackenzie, the dog who serves as pitchman for Bud Light, dropped by to offer congratulations.

The principal event of the annual horseshoe-a-thon is a horseshoe-pitching contest. Contestants get sponsors to pledge either a certain amount per point scored and per ringer, or a set amount. Each participant throws 100 horseshoes.

Don Decker won first prize, a 13-foot sailboat, for raising the most money through his sponsor sheets this year. He brought in over $600.

Second prize, a Bulova wrist watch, was awarded to Betty Stong; third prize, a recording telephone, was won by Bill Griffiths; fourth prize, a wall clock, went to Audrey Gross; fifth prize, a Tap-a-Stool, a combina-tion stool and beer cooler, was presented to Rose Valdina; and sixth and seventh prizes, beer steins, were won by Sherry Ferguson and Garry Kulisek.

All participants in the contest received Budweiser T-shirts. A basket of cheer raffle held as part of the event raised $2,700. The winner of a basket of over 30 bottles

of cheer donated by area taverns, liquor stores and individuals, was Cathy Hoey of Newburgh. The association also collected individual contributions from area businesses and organizations for MDA.

Contributors wer CAVU Restaurant; $100; Newburgh Superior Packing, 100; The Bells an Ethan Allen Gallery, $100; the Moose Club of Newburgh, $500; Marin Midland Bank, $100; Infante Woodworking, $50; Eagle Snacks, $100; Miron Lumber Co., $100; Lockwood's Tavern, $100; Red Hook Veterans of Foreign Wars, $200; the Optimist Club of Newburgh, $100; and the Wine Cellar, Fort Montgomery, $50.

The Mid-Hudson Club official presented the check for $12,000 during the recent Muscular Dystrophy telethon which was hosted nationally by Jerry Lewis.

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co*kE BOWKER WINS FIFTH STRAIGHT TEXAS TITLE DOT CRANE IS NEW LADIES CHAMP. SANC. 01-87-009

co*ke Bowker overcame a loss to Bret Vogel to win his fifth straight Texas State Championship and his sixth overall. Dot Crane ended Jerry Babb's string of 10 straight championships to become the new ladies champ. Doug Macha defended his boys title and Celeste Polak won the girls title. The 1987 tournament was held in Lubbock, Texas.

MEN'S CLASS A—C. Bowker, 6-1-66.7; R. Vogel, 5-2-60.0; B. Vogel, 5-2-58.1; C. Posey, 5-2-58.0; B. McCharen, 4-3-56.5; J. Baston, 2-5-40.8; G. Bellamy, 1-6-34.7; M. Burgess, 0-7-34.0.

MEN'S CLASS B—W. Wade, 6-1-53.4; B. Tedrick, 4-3-46.3; D. Henry, 4-3-45.2; B. Babb, 4-3-42.0; K. Jones, 3-4-48.8; L. Parker, 3-4-43.7; B. Harvey, 2-2-43.1; L. Engelhardt, 2-5-41.6.

MEN'S CLASS C—M. Twocrow, 7-1-39.7; E. Groff, 6-2-40.0; R. Dougherty, 4-3-41.7; B. Carr, 4-3-34.2; M. Farenthold, 3-4-42.8; T. Wilkinson, 3-4-36.0; E. Thigpen, 2-5-33.4; A. Stone, 0-7-29.4.

MEN'S CLASS D—D. Lazrine, 6-0-42.6; R. Buttery, 5-1-43.7; W. Martin, 3-3-38.0; J. Polak, 3-3-25.3; M. Young, 2-4-29.3; D. Campbell, 2-4-28.3; S. Roberds, 1-5-32.5.

MEN'S CLASS E—B. Symank, 5-1-41.6; N. Stewart, 4-2-33.5; J. Herron, 3-3-37.6; T. Cross, 3-3-36.0; G. Lynch, 3-3-32.6; J. Stead ham, 2-4-32.5; J. Zahradnik, 1-5-23.3.

MEN'S CLASS F—G. Zander, 6-1-38.8; M. Milligan, 5-2-40.8; R. Fletcher, 5-2-37.1; D. Emmons, 5-2-34.5; M. Trejo, 3-4-32.0; B. Underwood, 3-4-30.8; J. Stone, 1-6-30.0; A. Bond, 0-7-25.4.

MEN'S CLASS G—V. Holmberg, 6-1-30.2; B. Beaty, 5-2-32.2; G. Bartosh, 5-2-28.0; D. Munro, 4-3-30.7; J. Babb, 4-3-24.2; D. Peschel, 2-5-24.5; M. Moherman, 2-5-22.5; K. Hedgcoth, 0-7-6.0.

MEN'S CLASS H—M. Stone, 6-1-17.7; J. Pack, 5-2-24.2; L. Leyendecker, 5-2-19.7; T. Felty, 4-3-18.5; J. Osborne, 4-3-15.7; B. Niese, 2-5-16.0, B. Biggs, 2-5-8.8; D. Wendler, 1-6-11.7.

MEN'S CLASS I—J. Couch, 6-1025.3; J. McCabe, 4-2-11.6; S. Kramr, 3-3-13.6; D. Rivera, 3-3-9.0; J. Duncan, 3-3-7.6; G. Watson, 2-4-11.0; J. Patterson, 1-5-9.0.

LADIES CLASS A—D. Crane, 5-2-48.0; J. Babb, 5-3-46.2; M. Zander, 4-3-45.7; M. Polak, 3-3-47.7; M. Kramr, 3-3-46.4; D. Polak, 2-4-45.4; M. Young, 1-5-42.1.

LADIES CLASS B—D. Milligan, 5-1-40.8; S. Fry, 4-2-43.3; M. Wiethorn, 3-3-40.8; P. Marsburger, 3-3-38.2; B. Engelhardt, 3-3-37.9; F. Groff, 2-4-36.9; J. Bartosh, 1-5-23.7.

LADIES CLASS C—J. Stewart, 6-0-52.9; E. Osborne, 4-2-36.6; C. Symank, 4-2-32.0; B. Zahradnik, 3-3-24.1; B. Cooper, 2-4-34.5; T. Stone, 2-4-24.1; J. Lynch, 0-6-14.1.

LADIES CLASS D—S. Sharp, 5-0-32.0; P. Pede, 3-2-26.8; K. Rivera, 3-2-24.3; D. Emmons, 3-2-18.0; D. Patterson, 1-4-14.0; L. Moherman, 0-5-13.3.

BOYS CLASS A—D. Macha, 5-0-50.6; W. Symank, 4-1-23.0; J. Lemaster, 3-2-35.2; T. Cross, 2-3-20.0; N. Vogel, 1-4-18.1; J. Hedggoth, 0-5-5.3.

BOYS CLASS B—J. Osborn, 6-1-12.1; J. Patterson, 4-2-14.5; J. Rivera, 5-2-8.6; B. Rivera, 3-3-7.5; L. Patterson, 2-4-7.5; G. Babb, 2-4-2.9; C. Symank, 0-6-1.6.

GIRLS CLASS A—C. Polak, 4-1-37.9; B. Engelhardt, 3-2-36.2; J. Polak, 0-4-20.0.

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1987 VIRGINIA STATE TOURNAMENT Sheila Riddle, undefeated, became the new Women's State Champion; Alvin Perry had to break a 3-way

tie to retain his Championship; and Lenwood Conner, Jr. kept his title for 1987. Due to rain, the tournament was concluded on October 4.

MEN'S CLASS A—Alvin Perry, 9-2-63.3; Jack Melton, 9-2-55.9; Lenwood Conner, 9-2-55.8; Ronald Walker, 7-4-54.7; Jim Barker, 7-4-52.5; Eugene Bandy, 7-4-48.0; Allen Perry, 6-5-53.2; Richard Altizer, 5-6-49.6; Earl Linkous, 4-7-51.7; Ross Perry, WD; Cecil Monday, WD; Dennis Davis, WD.

WOMEN'S CLASS A—Sheila Riddle, 5-0-54.5; Renee Cowan, 4-1-54.8; Jo Ann Well, 3-2-51.9; Arlene Carter, 1-4-17.6; Ada Foster, 1-4-14.8; Sharon Hall, 1-4-13.9.

BOYS—Lenwood Conner, Jr., 3-0-64.3; Sharon Perry, 2-1-60.2; Eugene Hix, 1-2-33.3; Karl Hix, 0-3-3.4. CLASS B—John Shaw, 6-1-56.3; Eugene Tidwell, 6-1-56.1; Charles Walker, 4-3-51.7; Moodie Altizer, 4-

3-46.6; John Patrick, 4-3-43.8; Charles Carter, 2-5-39.8; Geo. Wall, 2-5-32.4; Jim Rosenbaum, 0-7-22.2. CLASS C—Roy Weaver, 6-1-34.1; Norman Skelton, 6-1-28.2; Butch Martin, 5-2-26.2; Bob Hill, WD;

James Raines, WD; Geo. Holley, WD; Frank Brewer, WD; Lee Willey, WD. CLASS D—Jim Foltz, 4-1-41.2; Howard Walker, 4-1-27.7; Eddie Wilmoth, 3-2-29.3; Elmer Marttila, 3-2-

26.9; Bob Gordon, 1-4-24.1; Pete Gravley, 0-5-24.4. CLASS E—Buck Holley, 5-2-30.7; Walter Foster, Jr., 5-2-30.0; Mastin Kitchen, 4-3-25.6; Bob Leighton,

4-3-20.6; Jesse Grim, 3-4-29.0; James Cawthon, 3-4-23.2; Ray Gibson, 3-4-22.4; William Ostein, 1-6-18.3.

CLASS F—Norman Lovin, 6-1-28.6; Richard Surma, 5-2-28.1; Tom Burchett, 5-2-25.0; Johnny Lank-ford, 4-3-20.7; G. C. Rowland, 3-4-26.7; Jerry Shifflett, Jr., 3-4-20.0; Jerry Shifflett, 2-5-15.6; James Hall, 0-7-13.9.

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"From Out Of The Mail Bag"

Horseshoe Pitchers* News Digest 1307 Solfisburg Avenue Aurora, Illinois

Dear Mr. Cobb, My name is John S. Chester. I am in the U.S. Army. I'm stationed in Germany. I receive the horseshoe

digest. Even though I am stationed thousands of miles from home, the digest keeps me informed with what is going on in the horseshoe world.

I would just love it if you could print this letter in your December issue. I'd like to say hello to all of my horseshoe pitching friends in Kansas and Missouri.

I would also like to say congratulations to Mr. Merlin Potts on his victory of the Kansas state tourny. I would also like to congratulate Lawrence "Pappy" Cauaney on an excellent job of pitching in the state.

But most of all I would like to wish my parents William and Lois Chester, and my brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you! Your friend,

JOHN S. CHESTER

JACK McKINNEY'S OLD STYLE INVITATIONAL—LINCOLN,

NEBRASKA—SANCTION 14-87-056 CLASS A—Dale Seybert, Nebraska City, 7-0-62.7; Jack Govaerts, Lincoln, 6-1-58.7; Emery Brandt,

Sprague, 4-3-57.6; Don McCance, Lexington, 3-4-62.8; Rex Robison, Columbus, 2-5-50.9; Clare West, Lincoln, 2-5-50.0; Glen Grotrian, Cook, 2-5-49.1; Al Rosenbohm, Lincoln, 2-5-46.6.

CLASS B—Elmer Vogt, Elm wood, 6-1-49.3; Don Abernathy, Nebraska City, 6-1-43.3; Ster Helvey, Lincoln, 5-2-41.1; John Ingram, Lincoln, 4-3-44.9; Fay Kapke, Lincoln, 3-4-44.2; Leonard Werner, Crete, 2-5-41.0; Marvin Edson, Lincoln, 2-5-36.4; Dan Brandt, Lincoln, 0-7-31.0.

CLASS C—Arlon Bartels, Lincoln, 6-1-29.1; Ken Krogh, Lincoln, 5-2-36.0; Murph Tinius, Lincoln, 5-2-35.1; Merle Cottle, Avoca, 4-3-35.7; Erv Peterson, Lincoln, 3-4-32.3; Dennis Rusho, Lincoln, 3-4-28.3; Roy Fern, Lincoln, 2-5-33.4; Lee Bussard, Lincoln, 0-7-25.4.

CLASS D—Chuck Brandt, Omaha, 6-0-34.0 Ron Scott, Lincoln, 3-3-21.0; Fred Beeson, Waverly, 3-3-20.1; Art McKinney, Lincoln, 0-6-15.9.

DOUBLES COMPETITION—Grotrian-Bartels, 10-3; Seybert-Beeson, 9-4; Rosenbohn-D. Brandt, 9-4; E. Brandt-Norv Aden, 8-5; Ingram-Peterson, 8-5; Edson-Krogh, 7-6; McCance-A. McKinney, 7-6; Werner-Cottle, 7-6; Kapke-Fern, 6-7; Govaerts-Scott, 6-7; West-Rusho, 5-8; Abernathy-C. Brandt, 4-9; Robison-Bussard, 4-9; Helvey-Tinius, 1-12.

Robinson: "Who was that man you just raised your hat to?"

Green: "That? Oh, that was my barber. He sold me a bottle of hair restorer a month ago, and whenever I meet him I let him see what a fraud he is."

The champion athtete in bed with a cold was told that he had a temper-ature. "How high is it, Doc?" he ask-ed.

"A hundred and one." "What's the world's record?"

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RESULTS OF MASS. OPEN—SANC. 27-87-029 CLASS A—Debbie Pickering, 5-0-82.2; John Kapnis, 4-1-72.7; Debbie Michaud, 3-2-72.9; Kevin Hoiiis-

ter, 2-3-66.9; Fred Sibley, 1-4-58.6; Ed Domey, 0-5-60.5. CLASS AA—Charlie Bonani, 5-0-58.5; Mary Ryan, 3-2-54.8; Dave Wilson, 2-3-55.4; Bertha Baillargeon,

2-3-55.1; Charlie Richardson, 2-3-52.4; Larry Croteau, 1-4-51.9. CLASS B—Bob Johnson, 5-1-50.8; Howard White, 5-1-51.6; Bob Davis, 4-2-48.3; Dave Martin, 3-3-

44.9; John Duffy, 3-3-40.7; Paul Cormier, 1-5-40.2; Leon Pauling, 0-6-37.2. CLASS C—Carl York, 6-1-48.1; Dan Martin, 5-2-49.3; Stan Bisbee, 5-2-43.4; Dick Doble, 5-2-36.3; Sam

Raymond, 3-4-37.9; Clyde Hewett, 2-5-37.7; Dave Gallant, 1-6-40.8; Dick Belanger, 1-6-37.3. CLASS D—Don Cleveland, 5-0-40.6; Ray Fife, 3-2-34.5; Ray Towle, 3-2-40.5; Joe Zabielski, 2-3-34.4;

George St. Pierre, 2-3-30.8; Bill Lawson, 1-4-26.8. CLASS E—Norman Ricard, 5-0-46.3; Rene Caron, 4-1-37.9; Charlie Tracchia, 3-2-26.5; Ernie

Baillargeon, 2-3-29.3; Rick Fife, 1-4-23.4; Ray Giroux, 0-5-25.0. CLASS F—Tom Mitstifer, 4-2-32.1; Red Cote, 3-3-31.9; J.T. Shaw, 3-3-29.9; Frank Lima, 3-3-27.6; Bert

Bailey, 3-3-26.4; John Duran, 3-3-22.3; Bill Prog en, 2-4-26.7. CLASS G—Stan Fielding, 5-0-31.6; Howard Stewart, 3-2-25.7; John Martin, 2-3-28.0; Tom Mates, 2-3-

23.6; Richard Gauthier, 2-3-22.5; Mike Davis, 1-4-22.0. CLASS H—Ruth Wasson, 5-0-31.7; Don Baillargeon, 3-2-23.6; Sandy Mates, 3-2-20.0; Charley Den-

ehy, 2-3-18.0; Glen Magnusson, 1-5-19.4; Phil Lavoie, 1-4-16.1. CLASS I—Jerry Randall, 6-1-23.4; Charles (Bill) Eckhardt, 5-2-22.0; Dick McCarron, 4-3-23.9; Eugene

Taylor, 4-3-18.1; Robert Frost, 3-4-21.7; Don Tebo, 3-4-21.3; Frank Ryan, 3-4-17.8; Dave Tremblay, 0-7-9.9.

CLASS J—Beverly Eckhardt, 4-1-17.5; Rudy Gauthier, 4-1-18.9; Jim DiGiacomo, 3-2-24.2; Kevin Foucher, 3-2-18.7; Dick Lister, 1-4-13.2; Rich DiGiorgio, 0-5-10.0.

HORSESHOE PALLADIUM

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ROGER NORWOOD WINS CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE TOURN. OF CHAMPIONS—SANCTION 23-87-009

CLASS A—R. Norwood, 4-1-70.8; R. Pruitt, 4-1-70.3; D. Martino, 4-1-67.5; J. Black, 2-3-61.7; S. Banks, 1-4-58.0; R. Williams, 0-5-54.3.

CLASS B—J. Waters, 4-1-60.5; D. Stallings, 3-2-60.9; D. Barnes, 3-2-60.3; M. Bastian, 3-2-53.7; J. Conners, 1-4-52.3; G. Lewis, 1-4-49.5.

CLASS C—W. Grant, 5-0-58.4; H. Irwin, 4-1-55.1; J. Adkerson, 2-3-54.0; T. Lawson, 2-3-46.1; L. Wyatt, 1-4-55.1 ;l R. Pressley, 1-4-48.5.

CLASS D—G. Bradfield, 5-0-51.2; J. Haire, 4-1-51.1; W. Gee, 2-3-41.0; C. Green, 2-3-40.5; S. Callahan, 1-4-39.8; D. Caylor, 1-4-39.7.

CLASS E—N. Nave, 4-1-42.0; J. Shelton, 3-2-41.8; R. Sensinger, 3-2-36.1; J. Spencer, 3-2-34.9; B. Barnes, 2-3-37.3; F. Gaw, 1-4-31.3.

CLASS F—C. Coward, 5-0-32.5; T. Harmon, 3-2-24.0; J. Ware, 2-3-30.7; D. Seibers, 2-3-28.9; T. Dover, 2-3-21.4; P. Hensley, 1-4-25.8.

CLASS G—J. Davis, 6-0-27.5; L. Morgan, 4-2-30.2; F. Scott, 3-3-22.6; D. Wardn, 2-4-24.7; B. Cooper, 2-4-21.2; O. Counts, 2-4-20.4; W. Farley, 2-4-16.9.

WOMEN—I. Sandham, 4-0-50.7; J. Dover, 2-2-46.3; S. Crumley, 0-4-47.5. JUNIORS—B. Streetman, 3-0-23.0; J. Stallings, 0-3-0.05.

V. LONG WINS BILLINGS, MONT. OPEN—SAN. 3-87-026 CLASS A—Vic Long, East Alton, IL, 5-2-65.8; Gene Trudell, Sidney, 5-2-59.8; George Chapman, Laurel,

5-2-56.9; Benny Berdahl, Forsyth, 4-3-57.1; Carl Bergquist, Billings, 3-4-50.4; Chuck Simcox Jr., Rye-gate, 2-5-48.1; Doug Holbert, Billings, 2-5-47.5; Jim Godfrey, great Falls, 2-5-41.3.

CLASS B—lrv Kershner, Bozeman, 6-1-48.9; Bill Barth, Butte, 5-2-48.9; Stan Richards, Great Falls, 5-2-44.7; Jack Boston, Bozeman, 4-3-42.4; Clayton Warner, Lewistown, 3-4-46.3; Ray Johnston, Ranches-ter, WY, 2-5-43.8; Gary Roe, Billings, 2-5-40.8; Dick Rudio, Billings, 1-6-39.2.

CLASS C—Tom Gerrells, Laurel, 6-1-46.1; Lowell Fields, Columbus, 5-2-34.7; Ray Schrader, Laurel, 4-3-42.7; Henry Lich, Laurel, 4-3-37.3; Wally Immonen, Three Forks, 3-4-38.9; John Johnson, Billings, 3-4-35.3; Jerry Redding, Billings, 2-5-36.5; Arnie Mosness, Columbus, 1-6-37.0.

CLASS D—Carl Green, Scappoose, OH, 6-1-33.8; George Dowdy, Dayton, WY, 5-2-44.9; Bob Pribyl, Billings, 4-3-30.3; Art Hamilton, Absarokee, 4-3-29.2; Loren Hiller, Powell, WY, 3-4-34.4; Joe Zahn, Billings, 2-5-31.0; Jim Zahn, Rapelje, 2-5-29.8; Oscar Arneson, Billings, 2-5-28.1.

CLASS E—Melvin Hilstad, Circle, 6-1-34.5; Pete Weisbeck, Laurel, 6-1-34.2; Mike Gribben, Butte, 5-2-33.8; Ray Webber, Frannie, WY, 4-3-29.0; Don Bolenske, Laurel, 3-4-25.5; Vic Hergett, Laurel, 2-5-26.1; Jim Clark, Billings, 2-5-25.3; Fre Biehl, Lewistown, 0-7-26.7.

CLASS F—Ron Schars, Billings, 6-1-26.6; Ray Hatfield, Laurel, 5-2-29.9; Wayne Hassler, Lewistown, 4-3-26.1; Jack Belzer, Belgrade, 4-3-23.1; Fred Koschel, Billings, 3-4-26.2; Henry Philhower, Laurel, 2-5-24.7; Warren Smith, Powell, WY, 2-5-22.6; Selby Meier, Billings, 2-5-12.2.

CLASS G—Troy Lakey, Chester, 7-0-19.4; Arnie Johnson, Billings, 6-1-18.5; Darlys Clark, Billings, 5-2-10.3; John Maxwell, Billings, 4-3-15.0; Russ Johnson, Lewistown, 3-4-14.1; Dan Patterson, Billings, 2-5-12.5; Kevin Pursell, Billings, 1-6-7.8; Jerry Ennis, Billings, 0-7-10.2.

OTTAWA, KANSAS OPEN WON BY OUTT—SAN. 15-87-023 CLASS A—Bob Outt, Olathe, 6-1-55.8; Howard Wallace, Ottawa, 5-2-48.3; Duane Goodrich, Topeka, 4-

3-52.9; Vernard Bell Garnett, 4-3-44.8; Marshall Allen, Ottawa, 4-3-41.1; Wayne Shelinbarger, Topeka, 3-4-42.2; Dean Prichard, Junction City, 2-5-38.3; Bud Green, Carbondale, 0-7-31.6.

CLASS B—Terry Talley, Olathe, 5-2-38.4; Chuck Kaniper, Pomona, 5-2-42.8; Riley Drum, Lyndon, 4-3-44.2; Joe Shabney, Topeka, 4-3-39.1; Don McTaggart, Baldwin, 3-4-35.1; Gene Talley, Olathe, 3-4-33.7; Bob Kinder, Topeka, 2-5-32.1; Harley Tucker, Ottawa, 2-5-29.1.

CLASS C—John Butler, Topeka, 4-1-36.0; Mel Chatham, Burlingame, 3-2-30.9; BillChandler, Topeka, 2-3-34.1; Vic Loeke, Coffeyville, 2-3-27.8; Clyde Merrill Garnett, 2-3-25.0; Gene Brock, Ottawa, 2-3-24.7.

CLASS D—Pat Morris, Ottawa, 4-1-23.6; Gene McAdoo, Ottawa, 4-1-22.8; Bob Shaw, Canton, 4-1-27.8; Russ Rend ell, Topeka, 2-3-19.2; Mike Higbie, Ottawa, 1-4-17.6; Ron Allison, Coffeeville, 0-5-12.3.

CLASS E—Dale Whiteford, Ottawa, 4-1-24.4; Steve Dryden, Ottawa, 3-2-24.0; Ken Martin, Baldwin, 3-2-22.5; Sam Adame Lawrence, 3-2-18.2; Bud Allison, coffeeville, 2-3-16.8; Rick Geist, Ottawa, 0-5-13.4.

CLASS F—Roger Regehr, Canton, 5-0-31.0; Van Bacon, Canton, 4-1-24.5; Brian Harkin, Topeka, 3-2-19.2; Mearl Snethen, Ottawa, 2-3-16.8; Rick Talley, Olathe, 1-4-13.9; Jason Talley, Olathe, 0-5-03.4.

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INDEPENDENCE, MO. LEAGUE CLOSES—SANCTION 83C108 The Independence, Missouri Club has just completed its fifth year of N.H.P.A. sanction league play. We

have a mixed league of men, women and juniors. Our junior winners were: Steve Barnes, with High Game and High Average; and Brian Massey, with High Game Over Average and Most Improved Player.

Monday night league winners were John Stephens and Toni Blood 1st place team Gladys Lockyer and Rick Seibel 2nd and Ted Cates and Nancy Haley 3rd. Floyd Green captured 1 st, Loree Meier 2nd, and Jack Meier 3rd in our Monday league tournament. High Average and High Game was won by Loree Meier and High Game Over Average and Most Improved Player was won by Darrell Koll.

Thursday night winners were Loree Meier and Lonnie Massey 1st place team, Brian Massey and John Hargrove 2nd, and Bill Hayes and Wayne Henderson 3rd place. Lonna Louderback won first, Alvin Gwinn second, and Lonnie Massey third in the Thursday night league tournament. High Average and High Game was won by Ron Frakes, High Game Over Average won by Pam Henderson, and Most Improved Player by Mike Clayton. The Rookie of the Year awards and Sportsmanship awards will be voted on at our awards banquet set for Oct. 19.

TENN. SMITH OPEN WON BY WATERS—SANC 23-87-015 CLASS A—J. Waters, 5-0-61.3; D. Stallings, 3-2-60.1; J. Black, 3-2-59.4; H. Irwin, 2-3-50.6; G. Lewis, 1-

4-50.7; W. Grant, 1-4-47.3. CLASS B—J. Conners, 6-0-56.1; Jr. Haire, 5-1-52.0; L. Wyatt, 3-3-48.5; C. Green, 3-3-42.1; J. Ware, 2-4-

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NEBRASKA SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS FREMONT—SANCTION 14-87-034—CLASS A—Jack Govaerts, 6-1-54.3; Ken Garner, 6-1-42.0; Clare

West, 3-4-51.1; Dale Seybert, 3-4-49.1; Charlie Trojan, 3-4-45.4; Emery Brandt, 3-4-44.0; Ray Daugherty (IA), 2-5-44.3; Rex Robison, 1-6-37.4.

CLASS B—Frank Daubert, 5-2-46.3; Marion Ryan, 5-2-45.1; Gerry Callahan, 5-2-44.0; Jason Brandt (JR), 5-2-36.9; Marvin Edson, 4-3-39.1; Don Abernathy, 2-5-35.7; John Spradley, 2-5-32.3; Dan Brandt, 1-6-32.0.

CLASS C—Joe Novotny, 6-1-37.4; Harold Updike, 5-2-34.3; Roy Fern, 5-2-32.6; Dennis Rusho, 4-3-30.0; Merle Cottle, 3-4-27.7; Harold Voskamp, 2-5-26.2; Allen Seybert, 2-5-24.0; Bob Erickson, 1-6-26.5.

CLASS D—Ben Stave, 6-1-26.6; George West, 5-2-28.3; Erwin Anderson, 5-2-23.7; RudyFittje, 4-3-26.0; Murph Tinius, 4-3-20.0; Bill Hunter, 2-5-24.3; Chuck Brandt, 2-5-19.7; Shorty Samuelson, 0-7-14.3.

CLASS E—Gary berg, 6-2-27.0; Gay Thompson (IA), 5-3-23.8; Mel Willnerd, 5-3-21.7; Elmer Janssen, 5-3-20.0; Rick Boll, 4-4-21.7; Earl Barker, 4-4-13.5; Harry Curl, 3-5-14.0; Del Conneoly, 2-6-13.0.

FREMONT-SANCTION 14-87-045—CLASS A—Frank Daubert, 6-1-47.1; Gerry Callahan, 6-1-43.1; Ray Daugherty, 4-3-46.5; Dan Brandt, 4-3-41.4; Leonard Werner, 4-3-40.0; Robert Galles, 2-5-27.8; Jason Brandt, 2-5-25.7; Eugene Johnson, 0-7-26.5.

CLASS B—Dick Vavrick, 5-0-36.0; Erwin Peterson, 3-2-28.0; Murph Tinius, 3-2-27.6; Bill Hunter, 2-3-23.2; Tom Durham, 1-4-27.0; Dennis Rusho, 1-4-22.4.

CLASS C—Roger Krambeck, 6-1-31.1; George West, 5-2-31.7; Ted Carroll, 4-3-18.2; Rich Boll, IA, 3-4-26.8; Buck Carroll, 3-4-25.4; Ben Stave, 3-4-20.2; Chuck Brandt, 2-5-24.5; Ed Savory, 2-5-22.5.

CLASS D—Mel Willnerd, 5-0-27.6; Erwin Anderson, 4-1-30.4; Shorty Samuelson, 3-2-17.6; Elgin Jenny, 2-3-10.8; Ron Waldemer, 1-4-12.0.

FREMONT—SANCTION 14-87-050—CLASS A—Jack Govaerts, 58.3; Lorin Mills, 52.6; Fay Kapke, 48.6; Frank Daubert, 49.7; Gerry Callahan, 49.1; Charles Trojan, 42.3; Terry Boss, 40.3; Eugene Johnson, 29.1.

CLASS B—Larry Holmes, 40.6; Dick Vavrick, 45.7; Harold Updike, 38.0; Dave Hamernik, 36.6; John Seevers, 34.3; Merle Cottle, 33.7; Arnold Rasmussen, 34.6; Ferd Guenther, 36.3.

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NEBRASKA—(Continued)

CLASS C—John Spradley, 34.6; Bob Fibich, 34.9; Roy Fern, 34.0; David Fibich, 33.4; Arlon Bartele, 30.1; Bob Erickson, 31.7; Harodl Vonkamp, 28.3; Norm Aden, 21.4.

CLASS D—Roily Johnson, 26.9; Willis Stenzel, 31.4; Erwin Peterson, 31.4; Erwin Anderson, 34.0; David Jacobson, 27.7; Don Harney, 24.9; Shorty Samuelson, 26.6; Louis Yrkoski, 20.6.

CLASS E—Gary Berg, 32.9; Frank Ostrasky, 34.9; Terry Hiatt, 24.9; Bill Hunter, IA, 30.3; Paul Mom-mens, 29.4; Bret Filkins, 29.4; Bill Wolff, 27.7; Elmer Janssen, 20.0.

CLASS F—Bill Dudley, 27.4; Mel Willnerd, 29.4; Mike Sindalar, 24.6; Charles Beeson, 21.1; Tom Durham, 22.9; Ted Dexter, 22.3; Earl Barker, 18.6; Mike Machacek, 16.8.

CLASS G—Calvin Mustard, 20.0; Ron Waldemer; Dave Machacek, 11.3; Madonna Mommens, 6.0. COLUMBUS OPEN—SANCTION 14-87-043—CLASS A—Don McCance, 6-1-70.2; Dale Seybert, 6-1-

66.2; Rex Robison, 4-3-61.4; Emery Brandt, 4-3-57.7; Duane Breckbill, 3-4-58.5; Earl Anderson, 2-5-49.7; Fay Kapke, 2-5-49.4; John Ingram, 1-6-53.4.

CLASS B—Terry Boss, 6-1-51.1; Frank Deubert, 6-1-53.4; Marv Edson, 4-3-47.4; Harlen Jensen, 4-3-46.0; Don Abernathy, 4-3-40.8; Larry Holmes, 3-4-40.8; Don Branting, 1-6-36.8; Kent McCance, 0-7-30.5.

CLASS C—Merle Cottle, 6-1-46.8; Marion Ryan, 5-2-43.7; Russell Grooms, 4-3-43.7; John Spradley, 4-3-41.1; George Wolfe, 3-4-42.2; Rudy Fittje, 3-4-41.1; Ferd Guenther, 3-4-40.8; Max Loth, 0-7-31.4.

CLASS D—Jim Mueller, 7-0-44.5; Harvey Washburn, 4-3-36.8; Arlon Bertles, 4-3-34.8; Dave Martin, 3-4-34.8; Ray Livingood, 3-4-33.4; Joe Novotny, 3-4-32.5; Fred Werkomeister, 3-4-28.5; Tom Durham, 1-6-28.2.

CLASS E—Tony Kleidosty, 7-0-40.5; Marty Craig, 6-1-40.5; Bob Dietz, 5-2-31.7; Willie Stenzil, 3-4-30.0; Walt Johnston, 3-4-27.1; Robert Kribs, 2-5-30.5; Leonard Strobel, 1-6-29. ; Harry Beecher, 1-6-25.7.

CLASS F—Bill Hansen, 7-0-37.0; Don Berry, 5-2-31.0; Charlie Derrickson, 5-2-29.0; Roger Krambeck, 4-3-35.3; Wayne Carriker, 4-3-33.6; Dennis Muth, 2-5-30.0; Pat Nisley, 1-6-20.6.

CLASS G—Vern Jamison, 5-2-32.0; Paul Mommens, 5-2-27.0; Keith Fish, 5-2-24.0; Bob Hopkins, 4-3-23.0; Dave Peterson, 3-4-26.0; Fred Beeson, 3-4-24.0; Elwyn Yungslah, 2-4-23.0.

CLASS H—Ben Stave, 7-0-33.7; Pat Wemhoff, 6-1-28.5; LaVerne Gerdes, 4-3-24.5; Elmer Janssen, 4-3-22.0; Terry Martin, 2-5-24.2; Tim Wemhoff, 2-5-21.4; Kermit Pearson, 2-5-14.5; Robert Washburn, 1-6-22.5.

CLASS I—Dan Preil, 6-1-21.1; Pat Korth, 5-2-22.5; Elmer Loth, 5-2-18.0; Barry Curl, 4-3-16.5; Mike Machrook, 3-4-19.7; Jerry Henricks, 3-4-15.7; Elgin Jenny, 2-5-13.4; Leon Bruhn, 0-7-10.0.

CLASS J—Calvin Mustard, 6-1-19.4; Mitch Ehmke, 5-2-14.0; Dave Lavalleur, 5-2-13.1; Brynn McFar-land, 4-3-12.8; Mike Fuhr, 3-4-11.7; Tom Huisman, 2-5-7.1; Mike Uegig, 2-5-5.4; Jim McFarland, 1-6-6.2.

WOMEN A—Tammy Grooms, 7-0-45.1; LaRae Lavelleur, 5-2-42.0; Darlene Hawke, 4-3-52.5; Sally Grooms, 4-3-48.8; Irene Brown, 4-3-42.0; Loraine Gerdes, 3-4-44.2; Carol Holmes, 1-6-28.5; Von da Kaoke, 0-7-6.2.

WOMEN B—Karle McConce, 7-0-27.6; Mavie Garriker, 6-1-37.0; Letta Washburn, 4-3-18.3; Clarice Martin, 4-3-18.3; Joan Guenther, 3-4-12.0; Madonna Mom men a, 3-4-11.3; Connie Priele, 1-6-8.6.

JUNIORS—Jeff Gerdes, 4-0-65.7; Chrissy Wemhoff, 1-3-13.5; Cal Wemhoff, 1-3-12.5. CRETE OPEN—Sanction 14-87-017—CLASS A—Don McCance, 4-1-66.4; Dale Seybert, 3-2-62.4;

Loren Mills, 2-3-55.6; Rex Robison, 2-3-53.6; Glen Grotrian, 2-3-52.4; Clare West, 2-3-48.0. CLASS B—Elmer Vogt, 5-0-54.4; Leonard Werner, 4-1-49.2; Paul wollenburg, 3-2-50.0; Jake Isaac, 2-3-

39.2; John Ingram, 1-4-44.0; Fay Kapke, 0-5-38.0. CLASS C—Dan Brandt, 5-0-43.6; Marvin Edson, 4-1-42.8; John Seevers, 3-2-37.6; Ferd Guenther, 2-3-

35.2; Ken Krogh, 1-4-32.4; Don Abernathy, 0-5-31.6. CLASS D— Merle Cottle, 5-0-35.5; Milo Houser, 3-2-28.0; Kent McCance, 3-2-28.0; Jack McKinney, 2-

3-26.5; Dale Verhoeff, 1-4-15.5. CLASS E—Bret Filkins, 4-1-33.6; Gary berg, 4-1-36.0; Arlon Bartels, 2-3-29.2; Ervin Peterson, 2-3-28.8;

Dennis Busho, 2-3-27.6; Wayne Carriker, 1-4-24.8. CLASS F— Willis Seims, 4-1-38.8; John Spradley, 3-2-36.0; Bob Erickson, 3-2-32.8; George West, I A, 3-

2-32.4; Murph Tinius, 2-3-24.0; Bob Dietze, 0-5-30.4. CLASS G—Arlon Bartels, 5-0-32.8; dave Martin, 4-1-31.5; Roger Krambeck, 3-2-25.0; Gene Heinzman,

2-3-31.2; Ervin Peterson, 1-4-22.0; Uoyd Mortensen, 0-5-28.7. CLASS H—Bret Filkins, 5-0-29.2; Pat Nisely, 4-1-28.8; Art McKinney, 2-3-24.4; Jerry Henrichs, 2-3-

18.8; Rick Boll, IA, 1-4-20.4; Don Grotrian, 1-4-18.2. CLASS I—Keith Fish, 4-1-25.6; L. E. "Shady" Heist, 4-1-26.0; Fred Beeson, 3-2-24.0; Gary Berg, 2-3-

25.5; Duane Parrish, 1-4-24.0; Terry Martin, 1-4-22.8. CLASS J—Harry Curl, 3-2-17.6; Elgin Jenny, 3-2-15.2; Milt Harmon, 3-2-15.6; Herb Downing, 2-3-20.0;

Alvin strasil, 2-3-14.0; Darrell Hag em an, 2-3-13.4. WOMEN—Mavis Carriker, 4-0-30.0; Vonda Kapke, 3-1-19.5; Clarice Martin, 2-2-18.1; Karla McCance,

1-3-20.0; Joan Guenther, 0-4-7.0.

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CENTRAL IOWA TRAVELING LEAGUE—SANC. 80L46 The A-Team of West Des Moines won both the regular season and play-off titles for 1987. In the final

match of the play-offs they beat Hairlines of D.M. Members of the champs are Slim Allen, Gary Aswegan, Gene Rittman, Charlie Greenwood, and sub: Dale Witmer. The runnerup team had Larry Anderson, John Brown, John Roberts, and Herb Hansen throwing.

Other teams in this 50 shoe count-all league with four persons per team are la. St. Fair, Sease Tax, B. and B. Mkt, and Turners of Des Moines, River Rats from Redfield, and Logsden's of Maxewll.

The award winners wer: Chet Foster (D.M.) for high game and high average, Rick Voshell (Prole) for high game over average, Charlie Greenwood as most improved player, Rich Hennick (Maxwell) for Rookie of Year, Herb Hansen (Prairie City) with High Series, and Jack Patrick (D.M.) receiving the Sportsmanship Award.

Cliff Kenney of Maxwell continued his string of not missing a game played by his team since this league was started in 1979.

ZIMMERMAN & L. CLOW TITLISTS IN "FALL FINALS" AT DAVIDSONVILLE, MARYLAND—SANC. 6-87-004

CLASS A—E. Zimmerman, 7-0-61.3; D. Beshore, 5-2-59.4; P. Fleshman, 5-2-53.1; J. Buckman, 4-3-56.0; P. Caudill, 3-4-48.7; W. Fogle, 2-5-47.5; J. Simpson, 2-5-37.2.

CLASS B—D. Gregory, 7-0-45.6; S. Ford, 6-1-46.5; N. Hall, 4-3-35.5; K. Holden, 3-4-35.4; T. Simmons, 3-4-33.0; L. Walls, 3-4-28.5; H. Becker, 2-5-30.7.

CLASS C—J. Blades, 7-2-38.3; J. Fox, 6-3-38.8;l D. Fleshman, 6-3-35.6; T. Postupak, 6-3-30.6; G. Hopkins, 5-4-37.4; A. Runkles, 5-4-34.5; J. Higgs, 4-5-30.4; H. Parkinson, 1-8-19.0; B. Taylor, 0-9-22.5.

CLASS D—J. Marony, 7-0-27.8; S. Heiskell, 5-2-28.4; J. Buckmaster, 4-3-27.5; B. Remson, 3-4-27.8; J. Higgs, Jr., 2-5-22.5; P. Clow, 2-5-20.8; D. Sellers, 1-6-19.4.

CLASS E— R. Brown, 6-1-24.6; D. Johnson, 4-3-17.8; N. Gillenwater, 4-3-17.5; J. Havelka, 4-3-15.3; S. Yeager, 3-4-21.7; B. Hall, 3-4-12.1; R. Verdin, 2-5-14.6; W. Milstead, 2-5-15.3.

WOMEN—L Clow, 7-1-52.2; P. Clow, 6-2-54.1; B. Hall, 3-5-41.3; H. Fleshman, 3-5-40.3; E. Higgs, 1-7-36.3.

CANDOR, N.Y. MIXED LEAGUE CLOSES—SANC. 81C45 The candor Mixed Horseshoe League concluded its 7th season of organized play with NHPA Award

presentations at the Annual banquet hosted by the Candor American Legion Post 907.The Candor Vets and the Candor American Legion Post 907 have sponsored and supported our league since its inception. Each year the Post has donated money to help us improve our pitching facilities, and volunteers from the post help us with our Annual Tournament.

Our league consists of 12 teams and each team consists of one woman and one man. Our format of play is "mixed" doubles, which gives husbands and wives or boyfriend/girlfriend an opportunity to compete as a team. It is a social function and the first rule is to have a good time. We pitch three 20-shoe games against the same opponent per league night and a round robin league schedule. We use count-all scoring and this year we went back to 100% HDCP which made our league more competitive than it has been in several years.

In addition to Sharon Vrooman and Creighton Diles receiving League Champion awards, High average went to Clyde Morse—42.1% and Josephine Hurst—30.3%. High Game Scratch also went to Clyde Morse—45 points and Josephine Hurst—38 points. High game with handicap went to Michael Horton—80 points and Kelly Horton—76 points. Most Improved Player awards went to Clyde Morse— + 4.4% and to Barbara Barry— + 9.4%. Rookie of the Year Honors went to Brad and Trudy Foster, they also received this year's Sportsmanship Award.

Final League Standings are as follows: 1. Left overs 381/2 pts 7. Toss & Turn 26 pts 2. Frick & Frack 33 pts 8. Who Cares 25 pts 3. Sweet Cheeks 32 pts 9. B & T 25 pts 4. Sundowners 32 pts 10. Goodie Two Shoes 24 pts 5. Flip & Flop 29 pts 11. Lost & Found 23 pts 6. Barry Worst 27 pts 12. Rain or Shine 151/2 pts

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ST. LOUISVILLE, OH. W.T. WARMUP—SAN. 21-87-018 CLASS A—Jim Knisley, 5-0-78.2; Lawrence Miller, 4-1-65.8; Gary Roberts, 3-2-63.8; Ron Welsh, 2-3-

53.6; Jack Baldwin, 1-4-49.2; John Martin, forfeit. CLASS B—Bob Garrett, 5-0-54.0; Dick Whiteman, 4-1-44.7; Jim Mosholder, 2-3-38.96; Paul Bechtel, 2-

3-28.8; Claude Bostic, 1-4-31.8; Les Grosklos, 1-4-31.6. CLASS C—Gerry Wyscarver, 5-1-42.0; Jim Dunkerly, 4-2-35.1; Richard Felter, 3-2-32.8; Bernard Davis,

2-3-37.3; Larry Roseberry, 2-3-29.8; Gus Peterson, 0-5-29.4. CLASS D—Bernie Presley, 5-0-32.0; Fred Lavery, 4-1-24.8; Clark Robinson, 2-3-24.7; Norman Miller, 2-

3-15.9; Howard Robinson, 1-4-18.3; Mike Markley, 0-5-13.6.

AL ZADROGA TOPS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL AT UNIONTOWN, PA.—SANCTION 17-87-030

CLASS A—AI Zadroga, 5-0-75.4; Ray Rugg, 3-2-63.9; Casey Danner, 3-2-60.6; Ken Smith, 2-3-52.6 Joe Roebuck, 1-4-56.3; Jim Soloman, 1-4-48.0.

CLASS B—Jim Brodak, 5-0-59.9; Bill Hixson, 3-2-49.7; Joe Paganelli, 3-2-52.0; Pete Sowa, 2-3-52.2 Steve Durkay, 1-4-52.2; Joe lacconi, 1-4-47.2.

CLASS C—Buddy Loftus, 5-0-40.3; Buzz Leise, 4-1-35.9; Geo Babji, 3-2-38.8; Bill Blashford, 2-3-27.8 Jerry Troy check, 1-4-20.4; Andy Liptak Jr., 0-5-23.1.

CLASS D—Geo Blehi, 6-0-41.5; Bud Loftus Jr., 3-3-33.6; Joe Gibbs, 3-3-33.2; Bob Roadman, 3-3-32.5 Jake Yauger, 3-3-33.6; Jack Chambers, 2-4-28.5; Joe Orsini, 1-5-22.5.

CLASS E—Bill McGill, 3-0-23.1; Bob Baxter, 2-2-26.4; J.B. duch*ek, 1-2-9.5; Paul Hillen, 0-3-10.3.

COLUMBUS DAY OPEN—BEVERLY HILLS, FLORIDA OCTOBER 17—SANCTION 5-88-03

CLASS A—R. Gyorkos, 5-1-56.9; C. Reel, 5-1-61.7; J. Holland, 4-2-58.0; N. Houchin, 4-2-54.5; R. Cullum, 2-4-47.8; L. Wilcox, 1-5-40.9; M. Grubb, 0-6-31.6.

CLASS B—M. Spray, 6-0-59.6; L. Adams, 4-2-48.1; E. Senger, 4-2-42.1; D. senger, 3-3-37.4; C. Brown, 3-3-44.2; E. Perkins, 1-5-37.9; R. Prue, 0-6-39.4.

CLASS C—A. West, 6-0-44.4; G. Nightingale, 5-1-37.4; H. Roberts, 3-3-28.6; G. Bush, 3-3-37.5; H. Serena, 2-4-37.0;! H. Mullett, 1-5-36.6; N. Davey, 1-5-31.4.

CLASS D—B. Ratcliff, 5-1-38.2; D. Janco*ki, 4-2-38.3; K. Carson, 3-3-33.8; C. Sipp, 3-3-33.4; G. Buskey, 3-3-32.8; G. Vallancourt, 2-4-19.1; E. Medernach, 1-5-21.4.

CLASS E—C. Kaercher, 5-0-36.3; G. Backstrom, 3-2-25.6; S. Dickman, 3-2-27.5; B. Marshall, 3-2-24.3; D. fa*g an, 1-4-23.6; R. Greer, 0-5-18.9.

CLASS F—B. Ridge Sr., 4-1-20.4; S. Farthing, 4-1-20.8; N. Gaseau, 3-2-23.1; F. Spray, 2-3-18.0; T. Rodak, 1-4-20.4; K. Taylor, 1-4-13.8.

CLASS G—B. Korber, 5-0-29.7; R. Wood, 3-2-20.3; L. Biagi, 3-2-26.4; B. Ridge Jr., 2-3-19.6; G. McGraw, 2-3-12.1; G. Chance, 0-5-16.0.

CLASS H—G. Watson, 5-0-28.0; B. Smith, 4-1-19.0; C. Dickinson, 2-3-21.0; J. McClellan, 2-3-17.0; M. Wezwick, 2-3-07.0; A. Gritske, 0-5-06.0.

1988 WORLD TOURNAMENT DATES—AUGUST 1 through AUGUST 13

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KNISLEY WINS VA. FRYE MEMORIAL—SANC. 30-87-009

CLASS A MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP—J. Knisley, Ohio, 11-0-77.2; Alv. Perry, VA, 8-3-73.3; P. Fleshman, MD, 8-3-71.9; B. Maclntyre, NJ, 7-4-69.6; D. Kuchinski, PA, 7-4-68.6; R. Kuchinski, PA, 6-5-69.5; G. Rubendall, PA, 5-6-62.8; D. Beshore, PA, 4-7-65.8; A. Withrow, WV, 4-7-62.7; D. Carnahan, PA, 4-7-57.2; All. Perry, VA, 2-9-61.3.

CLASS B—C. Over, PA, 6-1-56.0; J. Shaw, VA, 6-1-61.0; L. Conners Sr., VA, 5-2-42.6; D. Davis, VA, 4-3-62.1; H. Kelly, VA, 4-3-61.8; J. Roebuck, PA, 2-5-51.2.

CLASS C—K. W. Sites, MD, 6-1-57.0; C. Cooper, WV, 5-2-57.9; B. Dean, VA, 4-3-59.7; J. M. Clippinger, PA, 4-3-54.4; A. Smith, OH, 4-3-54.0; D. McCurdy, PA, 3-4-45.3; D. Sites, MD, 1-6-50.8; L. Tumlin, WV, 1-6-47.0.

CLASS D—R. Deal, VA, 6-1-55.7; C. F. Maier, PA, 5-2-52.8; G. Tidwell, VA, 5-2-50.5; L. Reed, WV, 3-4-48.9; D. Swaim, WV, 3-4-46.0; J. Thomas, NJ, 2-5-45.2; C. Bunner, WV, 2-5-42.0; D. Wilson, PA, 1-6-38.2.

CLASS E—D. Unger, WV, 6-1-53.9; C. E. Walker, PA, 5-2-46.2; G. Esh, PA, 5-2-40.5; S. Mikan, PA, 3-4-43.6; C. cl*tes, PA, 3-4-39.7; E. O'Neal, DE, 3-4-33.2; A. Uptak Sr., PA, 2-5-34.0; G. wall, VA, 1-6-38.2.

CLASS F—S. Hall, VA, 6-1-42.0; G. Franke, NJ, 5-2-41.3; B. Martin, VA, 5-2-39.7; J. Foltz, VA, 3-4-36.3; E. Sell, PA, 3-4-34.1; J. Baugher, PA, 2-5-34.3; D. Lloyd, PA, 2-5-32.8; L. Willey, VA, 2-5-32.8.

CLASS G—E. Mathias, VA, 6-1-23.4; G. Hullinax, VA, 6-1-40.5; F. Brewer, VA, 5-2-32.2; W. Sammons, DE, 4-3-30.1; G. Holley, VA, 3-4-28.6; H. Ehaley, DE, 2-5-26.8; G. Combs, VA, 1-6-22.9; A. Uptak Jr., PA, 1-6-19.8.

CLASS H—J. Iconni, PA, 7-0-49.7; K. Holden, MD, 5-2-39.3; C. West, VA, 5-2-39.3; J. Smith, VA, 4-3-32.6; R. Vogel, NJ, 3-4-28.0.

CLASS I—J. Blades, MD, 5-0-37.5; S. Rowsey, VA, 4-2-35.7; G. Rust, DE, 3-2-27.3. CLASS J—J. Scott, VA, 4-1-37.1; I. MCFarland, VA, 3-2-33.5; K. Green, MD, 3-2-29.7; L. Haines, VA, 3-

2-28.0; B. Taylor, MD, 2-3-35.1; L. Walls, MD, 0-5-29.2. CLASS K—V. Heishman, VA, 5-0-37.0; H. McClellan, VA, 4-1-35.0; J. Grim, VA, 2-3-30.0; B. Mann, WV,

2-3-25.5; D. Sellers, MD, 1-4-26.5; J. Gibbs, PA, 1-4-20.4. CLASS L—D. Tharp, VA, 5-2-26.7; B. White, VA, 5-2-33.4; J. Rosenbaum, VA, 5-2-32.9; C. Brewer, VA,

5-2-26.4; W. Foster, VA, 3-4-23.8; J. Orsini, PA, 3-4-17.9; R. Sims, VA, 2-5-23.3. CLASS M—B. Dodson, MD, 5-0-26.4; J. Chambers, PA, 2-3-35.6; T. Baker, PA, 2-3-24.3; C. Staton, VA,

2-3-22.5; D. Carver, VA, 2-3-18.2. CLASS N—W. Sturtz, VA, 5-0-30.1; B. Strawderman, VA, 4-1-34.4; G. Troycheck, PA, 3-2-19.4; B. Hale,

MD, 1-4-16.9; L. Andrick, VA, 0-5-22.6. CLASS O—B. Colegrove, VA, 4-1-28.4; C. Brooks, VA, 4-1-23.6; R. Carver, VA, 3-2-22.7; R. Williamson,

VA, 3-2-21.9; J. Shifflett, VA, 1-4-16.1; J. B. duch*eck, PA, 0-5-19.1. CLASS P—M. Harvey, VA, 4-1-30.1; G. Dodson, VA, 4-1-26.5; T. Whetzel, MD, 3-2-19.6; J. Shifflett Sr.,

VA, 2-3-19.0; P. Biddle, DE, 1-4-15.5; B. Dawson, VA, 0-5-9.9. LADIES CLASS A—F. Carnanhan, PA, 7-0-77.9; S. Riddle, VA, 5-2-63.8; J. Wall, VA, 4-3-52.8; M. Mann,

WV, 3-4-52.8; H. Fleshman, MD, 3-4-40.9. LADIES CLASS B—D. Keefer, VA, 3-0-31.1; D. Dawson, VA, 2-1-15.3; J. Lunceford, VA, 1-2-7.3; A.

Foster, VA, 0-3-4.4. JR. BOYS CLASS A—L. Conners Jr., VA, 3-0-58.8; S. Perry, VA, 2-1-55.1; D. DAvis, VA, 1-2-22.2; C.

Fleshman, MD, 0-3-22.3. JR. BOYS CLASS B—E. Davis, VA, 2-0-21.1; C. Merriner, VA, 1-1-27.0; E. Unger, VA, 0-2-15.0.

VT. SODBUSTER LEAGUES CLOSE SEASON—SANC. 83C84

The Sodbusters Horseshoe Club ran two Leagues this year. The Singles Leauge had twenty-four pitchers on Tuesday nights. Ken Downer took first place with 38 wins and 7 losses. Bev Forgues took second place with 321/2 wins and 121/2 losses. Debbie Brown took third place with 311/2 wins and 131/2 losses. We had two fourth place, Bob Many and Lorenzo Gagnon, 30 wins and 15 Losses.

The Doubles League had sixteen pitchers on Thursday nights. First place went to John Coffey & Lorenzo Gagnon and Harold Wrisley & Wayne Kimball with 23 wins and 19 losses. 2nd place went to Blakley Bigelow & Chris Genier with 221/2 wins and 191/2 losses.

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TOP KICK OPEN—AUGUSTA, MAINE—SANC. 27-87-018

CLASS A—Brian Simmons, 3-0-62.8; Mary Ryan, 2-1-53.7; Dave Wilson, 1-2-55.4; Fred Sibley 0-3-50.6.

CLASS B—Cyp Johnson, 7-0-43.1; Harold Brown, 5-2-37.8; Carl York, 5-2-35.0; Elwyn Dority, 4-3-36.5; Joe Auge, 2-5-34.3; Dave Gallant, 2-5-32.4; Larry Guimond, 1-6-23.0.

CLASS C—Clyde Hewett, 4-0-28.7; Al Emerson, 3-1-40.0; Stan Bisbee, 2-1-37.2; Helen Hubbard, 2-1-33.6; RogerNevells, 2-1-22.1; Harlen Parsons, 0-3-27.7; LionelRodrigue, 0-3-26.7; Larry Sirois, 0-3-21.7.

CLASS D—Harry Smith, 4-0-37.0; E.Z. Raven, 34.4; Mary Clark, 3-1-30.9; Richard Cox, 2-2-35.4; Phil Johnson, 2-2-31.2; Dick Clement, 1-3-29.8; Bob Harriman, 1-3-22.9; Ray Luce, 0-4-23.6.

CLASS E—Nellie Bumpus, 6-1-31.8; Carl Gaudett, 5-2-28.1; Joe Zabelski, 4-3-33.6; Winston Clark, 4-3-28.1; Bill Lawson, 3-4-27.1; Stan Voter, 3-4-26.4; Bob Burns, 2-5-23.8; Ozzie Raszler, 1-6-23.8.

CLASS F—Roger Nevells, 6-1-28.8; Karl Poole, 5-2-22.2; Miek Pushard, 5-2-20.4; Dave Luce, 4-3-24.4; Ron Shaw, 4-3-19.8; Earl Webber, 2-5-18.7; John Muslawski, 2-5-15.1.

CLASS G—Hilda Thornton, 7-0-28.2; John Hall, 5-2-24.6; Eugene Taylor, 5-2-19.5; Stan (Bucky) Knox, 5-2-18.1; John Doucette, 3-4-18.9; Bob Hall, 1-6-12.1; Ray Healey (forfeit) (19.3).

CLASS H—Mike Davis, 5-0-18.9; Frank Ryan, 4-1-19.3; Vic Guimond, 3-2-18.9; Rick Hume, 2-3-14.6; Cyrus Thyng, 1-4-16.7.

CLASS I—Dawn Knox, 5-0-22.6; Charles Harding, 4-1-13.0; Corey Johnson, 3-2-2.3; Harold Townsend, 2-3-3.7; Lester Townsend, 1-4-5.5.

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BRYCE YORK MEMORIAL OPEN—AUGUSTA, ME. SANC. 27-87-017

CLASS A—Fred Sibley, 5-0-65.5; Albert Pichette, 4-1-53.9; Harold Harding 2-3-46.8; Roger Raven, 2-3-41.6; E. Z. Raven 2-3-38.6; Earl Webber, 0-5-25.6.

CLASS B—Leland Davis, 7-0-46.1; Joe Auge, 5-2-35.4; Carl York, 4-3-42.4; Larry Guimond, 4-3-39.2; Jim Davenport, 3-4-39.9; Stan Bisbee, 2-5-36.1; Pat Gallant, 2-5-34.8; Clyde Hewett, 1-6-32.3.

CLASS C—Dave Gallant, 7-0-46.6; Harold Brown, 5-2-40.6; Wilmer Cummings, 4-3-34.2; Roger Bolduc, 4-3-31.3; Harlen Parsons, 3-4-37.1; Lionel Rodrigue, 3-4-32.1; Larry Sirois, 2-5-33.1.

CLASS D—Dick clement, 6-1-38.7; Winston Clark, 4-3-34.9; Richard Cox, 4-3-33.6; Carl Gaudett, 3-4-36.2; Joe Zabielski, 3-4-33.6; Harry Smith, 3-4-31.8; Phil Johnson 3-4-31.3; Nick Roun, 2-5-38.6.

CLASS E—Helen Hubbard, 5-0-42.0; Ray Luce, 4-1-36.6; Ken Gilpatrick, 2-3-34.5; Nellie Bum pus, 2-3-28.6; Bob Mennealy, 1-4-28.6; Gordon Carpenter, 1-4-23.2.

CLASS F—Karl Poole, 6-1-27.6; Stan Voter, 5-2-30.0; Mike Pushard, 5-2-29.3; Roger Nevells, 5-2-25.6; John Hall, 3-4-17.2; Ozzie Raszler, 2-5-25.3; Lester Day, 2-5-20.7; Ron Shaw, 0-7-13.8.

CLASS G—John Muslawski, 7-1-24.0; Alan Brisard, 6-2-22.0; Bruce Fogg, 4-3-25.0; Mike Davis, 4-3-15.1; Ken Warman, 4-3-14.2; Ray Healey, 3-4-17.6; Fred Huff, 1-6-17.9; Jim Uoyd 0-8-10.8.

CLASS H—Hilda Thornton, 7-0-29.1; Stan Knox, 6-1-24.5; Eugene Taylor, 5-2-18.2; Vic Guimond, 4-3-18.8; Karl Greenman, 3-4-15.1; Cyrus Thyng, 2-5-15.2; Bryan Hennessy, 1-6-14.8.

PIQUA, OHIO OPENER—SANCTION 21-87-015 CLASS A—L. Coy, 3-1-62.9; R. Fleckenstein, 2-2-60.4; E. Waggoner, 2-2-54; B. Meyer, 2-2-48; R.

Curtis, 1-3-41.7; Gary Roberts. CLASS B—Harry Denlinger, 4-1-45.4; Ken Walters, Troy, 4-1-51.6 was a pitch-off; Lloyd Anthony, Union

City, 3-2-42.3, By%% won; E. R. Miller, Marysville, 3-2-38.9; B. McCiain, W. Alexander, 1-4-27.1; Richard Mays, Pi qua, 0-5-18.2 Pacer.

CLASS D—R. Gray, Clyde, 7-0-45; P. Dunlap, Cridersville, 5-2-42.7 was pitch-off; D. Honigford, Delphos, 5-2-39.6; Francis Asher, Lucasville, 4-3-39.3 (by %); Wm. Robinett, Fairborn, 4-3-34.1 ;l L. Schaffner, Sidney, 2-5-35.9; B. Hughes, Piqua, 1-6-40.9; Bob Mabbitt, Piqua, 0-7-31.7 (40 point cancella-tion games)

CLASS E—R. Eads, Harveysburg, 4-0-19.5; J. Rose, Harveysburg, 3-1-11.5; R. Miars, Harveysburg, 2-2-22.5; D. Knisley, Tipp City, 2-2-20.5; S. W. Ferguson, Troy, 2-2-15.5. (3 way pitch-off)

CLASS F—Edwin Esheman, Jackson Center, 5-1-18.4; B. Larger, Dayton, 4-2-19; Fritz Worner, Green-ville, 3-3-21.2; R. Mays, Piqua, 0-5-20.3 Pacer.

JUNIOR DIVISION—Jim Walters, Troy, 3-2-48 (Tie); Julia Walters, Troy, 3-2-28; John Walters, Troy, 2V2-2V2-58, (pitch-off); Mike Knisley, Tipp City, 2V2-2V2-10.8; Jenny Walters, Troy, 2-3-33.6; Shawn Knisley, Tipp City, 2-3-12.8.

MULLICAN OPEN—HUNTSVILLE, ALA.—SANC. 31-87-005 CLASS A—J. Mullican, 7-0-62.6; W. Shaneyfelt, 6-1-59.2; J. Johnson, 5-2-47.3; J. Harris, 4-3-53.6; Fred

Betterton, 3-4-50.3; S. Banks, 2-5-46.7; C. Baker, 1-6-37.5; E. Morris, 0-7-38.9. CLASS B—R. Scott, 4-1-35.0; Ellen Herman, 4-1-29.7; D. Mangum, 2-3-27.9; P. Gibson, 2-3-26.5; O. A.

Lindsey, 2-3-18.8; Elmer Herman, 1-4-21.9.

OTTIE RENO OPEN—HUNTSVILLE, ALA.—SANC. 31-87-006 CLASS A—W. Shaneyfeld, 8-1-63.2; J. Mullican, 7-2-64.4; M. Bastain, 6-3-58.0; J. Henderson, 5-4-

61.8; J. Johnson, 5-4-56.5; J. Nichols 5-4-54.8; F. Betterton, 4-5-54.2; C. Baker, 3-6-48.8; M. Connally, 1-8-46.6; B. Tidwell, 0-8-45.9.

CLASS B—D. Mangum, 8-0-41.9; R. Scott, 7-1-44.9; K. Gipson, 6-2-43.4; Ellen Herman, 5-3-30.4; D. Tidwell, 4-4-23.2; P. Gibson, 3-5-27.3; T. Fioch, 1-8-19.2; Elmer Herman, 0-8-21.0; D. Trust, 0-8-14.5.

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FLORIDA'S SEASON OPENER—OCT. 3—SANC. 5-87-001 CLASS A—Gyorkos, Apollo Beach, 5-1-47.5; Houchin, Clearwater, 5-1-48.9; Morris, Winter Haven, 4-2-

56.7; Swartz, Clearwater, 3-3-53.7; Cullum, Beverly Hills, 2-4-53.3; Molinaro, Sarasota, 2-4-48.0; Peter-son, Orlando, 0-7-30.6.

CLASS B—Spray, Clearwater, 6-1-54.2; Johnson, Naples, 5-2-48.2; Adams, Titusville, 5-2-46.1; Wilcox, Winter Haven, 4-3-42.2; Perkins, Green Cove Springs, 3-4-33.8; Law, Orlando, 3-4-47.1; Hall, Winter Haven, 2-5-37.6; R. Senger, Winter Haven, 0-7-29.7.

CLASS B—Lobuzetta, Sarasota, 5-2-36.3; E. Senger, Clearwater, 5-2-36.8; Koenig, Orlando, 5-2-34.2; Davey, Apopka, 4-3-30.9; Cummings, Winter Haven, 4-3-31.1; Cheffer, Naples, 3-4-35.5; McDonald, Lake Worth, 2-5-34.0; West, Winter Haven, Forfeit.

CLASS D-—Bush, Beverly Hills, 6-0-42.1; Serena, Sarasota, 5-1-38.8; McKenna, Orlando, 3-3-39.0; Allow ay, Beverly Hills, 3-3-37.0; Roberts, Apopka, 3-3-35.3; Watkins, Orlando, 1-5-31.6; Bell, Orlando, 0-6-19.7.

CLASS E—Wards, Titusville, 5-1-32.9; Slocum, Sebring, 5-1-38.0; Pricer, Naples, 4-2-28.5; Kinat, Orlando, 3-3-34.4; Backstrom, Orlando, 2-4-26.4; Heller, Clearwater, 2-2-27.4; F. Spray, Clearwater, 0-6-19.7.

CLASS F—Dickman, Beverly Hills, 5-1-25.5; Magner, Orlando, 4-24.3; Farthing, Beverly Hills, 3-3-24.4; Millenbine, Orlando, 3-3-26.3; Estes, Orlando, 3-3-22.0; Berrall, Orlando, 2-4-19.3; Ridge, Beverly Hills, 1-5-17.3.

SHORTY COLLINS MEM. OPEN—FLA.—SANC. 5-87-002 GROUP 1—E. J. "Butch" Cummings, 8-49.2; Bob Widdersheim, 8-42.0; Lee Wilcox, 6-49.6; Rick

Gyorkos, 3-48.8; Ron Prue, 3-36.4; Bob Stegman, 2-18.0. GROUP 2—Henry Mullett, 8-39.6; M. F. "Sparky" Hall, 7-42.4; George Buskey, 5-35.6; Tom Kessler, 4-

26.6; Harvey Ingemunson, 3-15.6; Richard Senger, 3-33.3. GROUP 3—Marlyn Westerbeck, 10-56.4; Carl Steinfeldt, 8-76.8; Russ Lobuzzetta, 5-36.4; Bob Dean,

4-53.2; Norm Gaseau, 2-24.0; Andy Doshna, 1-25.2. GROUP 4—Norm Houchin, 8-52.8; betty Steinfeldt, 7-64.0; Jim Heller, 6-32.4; Joe West, 4-34.8; Phil

Law, 4-44.4; Frank Spray, 1-16.4. GROUP 5—Mike Roza, 8-38.4; Lee Palmer, 7-17.2; Bill Pence, 5-21.6; Don Pricer, 5-30.0; Elmer

Swartz, 4-57.2; Bob Marshall, 1-27.6. GROUP 6—Earl Morris, 7-55.6; Pat Molinaro, 7-52.0; Joel Berral, 7-22.8; Otis Millenbine, 5-28.4; Jerry

Roza, 3-28.0; Harold Barnes, 1-21.2. GROUP 7—Dick Warren, 7-26.4; Marg Spray, 7-57.2; Don Johnson, 5-46.4; Guy Nightingale, 5-36.8;

Orval Tensy, 4-25.2; Percy Wells, 2-25.2. GROUP 8—Chet Reel, 8-65.2; Dorothy Slocum, 8-44.4; Ken Bolster, 5-13.6; Gil Vaillancourt, 4-29.2; Ed

Senger, 3-42.2; Earle Perkins, 2-39.2.

DORMONT, PA. CLUB HOLDS BANQUET—SANC. 82C71 The Dormont, Pa. Horseshoe Club held its annual banquet and awards night on Oct. 3. After the

delicious dinner awards and gifts were presented to the following: League Champion, David Meckevic; High Average, David Mechevic, 60.7; High Game Scratch, Dom Massella, 76.5; Most Improved Pitcher, Dom Massella; Rookie of the Year, Al Giovanzz; Sportsmanship Award, Harry Clement.

Seventy-two members participated in the 18 weeks of play. Trophies were awarded to Class Champions as follows: Class A, David Mechevic, 7-0-60.7; Class B, Bill Doman, 6-1-43.5; Class C, John Marsen, 5-0-43.7; Class D, Ken Robes, 4-1-34.5; Class E, Ed Berry, 6-1-26.4; Class F, Dan Solomon, 6-1-14.8; Class G, Wayne Hofrichter, 5-1-12.9.

The "Sandbagger of the Year" Award was presented to Gene Swogger who will bear this title until our next annual banquet. The "Gunslinger" Award went to Frank Leone.

The club instituted a Hall of Fame this year with George Fichter, Charles Roball (deceased) and Charles Seaman being inducted. Their contributions to the game will long be remembered.

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WESTERN PENNSYLVAIA ASSOCIATION ACTIVITY MIKE RIEDL MEMORIAL—DORMONT, PA.—Sane. 17-87-015—CLASS A—D. Meckevic, 6-1-62.2; B.

McKnight, 5-2-61.8; A. Zadroga, 4-3-66.4; C. Danner, 4-3-58.8; R. Rugg, 3-4-58.6; E. Blum, 2-5-55.6; D. Carnahan, 2-5-51.6; J. Paganelli, 2-5-48.0.

CLASS B—V. Sedlack, 7-0-53.8; E. Horneman, 6-1-47.6; F. Morgan, 4-3-46.9; A. Punturi, 4-3-42.3; F. Klinsky, 3-4-39.4; H. Clement, 1-6-37.8; A. Matscherz, 1-6-30.0; J. Morris, 1-6-29.7.

CLASS C—L. White, 7-0-49.0; Buzz Liese, 5-2-41.6; D. Larkins, 4-3-38.9; B. Doman, 3-4-41.4; G. Neuss, 3-4-31.9; A. Zadroga Jr., 2-5-44.3; D. James, 2-5-41.3; D. Green, 2-5-38.7.

CLASS D—A. Partee, 7-0-36.3; G. Bercini, 5-2-33.9; Ken Boyles, 5-2-31.7; R, Kwiat, 4-3-29.8; G. Swogger, 3-4-25.4; S. Rethage, 2-5-26.4; B. Blashford, 2-5-25.0; F. Leone, 0-7-13.4.

LADIES CLASS A—F. Carnahan, 5-0-72.5; J. Reefer, 4-1-37.6; E. Weston, 2-3-34.4; S. Carnahan, 2-3-34.4; C. Cunningham, 2-3-33.8.

NEW CASTLE FALL ROUNDUP—Sanction 17-87-016—CLASS A—A. Copeland, 7-0-68.2; F. White, 6-1-65.4; K. Von Keist, 4-3-62.2; B. McKnight, 4-3-61.4; R. White Sr., 3-4-56.9; J. Mathys, 2-5-52.0; E. Blum, 1-6-59.4; E. Horneman, 1-6-51.5.

CLASS B—H. Browne, 7-0-49.4; V. Sedaleck, 6-1-54.7; T. Piscolish, 5-2-51.8; J. Morris, 4-3-39.1; P. Gemza, 2-5-43.4; R. E. White, 2-5-39.3; E. Rumbaugh, 1-6-40.1; A. Matscherz, 1-6-35.9.

CLASS C—V. Carnahan, 6-1-39.8; F. Connell, 5-2-44.1; R. Lapping, 5-2-40.9; B. Weigle, 4-3-40.7; K. Bowser, 3-4-40.3; D. Jaes, 3-4-34.5; C. Carnahan, 1-6-33.4; V. Dotts, 1-6-32.0.

CLASS D—L. Rihn, 7-0-49.6; V. Schrengost, 6-1-36.5; R. Kwait, 5-2-39.9; B. Meador, 4-3-23.7; T. Carnahan, 3-4-29.7; J. Tedrow, 2-5-11.3; B. Stover, 1-67-10.3; W. Dawson, 0-7-22.4.

LADIES CLASS A—B. Lapping, 7-1-44.5; M. Wood, 6-2-34.2; E. Weston, 4-3-35.0; C. Cunningham, 4-3-33.5; J. Reefer, 4-3-31.9; K. Weston, 3-4-31.5; R. Carnahan, 1-6-14.1.

DORMONT DOUBLES—SANCTION 17-87-018—CLASS A—D. Meckevic-J. Stadler, 7-0; E. Blum-J. Morris, 5-2; E. Dennison-W. Weigle, 4-3; B. McKnight-R. Kwiat, 4-3; J. Paganelli-D. James, 3-4; D. Massella-A. Punturi, 3-4; Bob Lapping-J. Trayer, 2-5.

CLASS B—B. Stahl-F. Obosky, 6-1; O. White-Beth Lapping, 5-2; F. Klinsky-D. Green, 5-2; H. Clement-D. Larkins, 4-3; L. White-Barb White, 3-4; E. Gonze-J. Ocleschiagr, 3-4; G. Meeks-J. Schneider Sr., 2-5.

CLASS C—K. Breisinger-B. Breisinger, 5-0; B. Doman-K. Robes, 3-2; B. Liese-B. Blashford, 3-2; A. Partee-G. Nuess, 3-2; G. Swogger-J. Walsh, 1-4.

MARION CENTER OPEN—SANCTION—17-87-017—CLASS A - Hof*cker-Widdowson, 6-1; Mecke-vic-Massella, 6-1; F. Carnahan-Don Carnahan, 5-2; Rumbaugh-VonKleist, 4-3; J. Kuchcinski-Hays, 3-4; W. E. Carnahan-C. Carnahan, 2-5; Piscolish-Connell, 1-6; Blum-Morris, 1-6.

CLASS B-Widdowson-Dixson, 6-1; Clement-Bowser, 5-2; R. Lapping-O. White, 5-2; Stenach-Fulton, 5-2; McKnight-Wetzel, 3-4; Hartzell-Nicholson, 2-5; S. Carnahan-Weiss, 2-5; L. White-B. White, 0-7.

CLASS C-Ronan-Roush, 5-0; B. Buterbough-Miller, 4-1; Baker-Kwiat, 4-1; Mathys-Harmon, 4-1; Trayer-Shaffer, 2-3; Kalley-Carnahan, 1-4; S. Reddinger-B. Reddinger, 0-5; S. Powell-F. Powell, 0-5.

CLASS D-Zayae-Turnbull, 6-1; Leise-Blashford, 6-1; Campbell-Capitosti, 4-3; B. Lapping-C. Mock Jr., 4-3; B. Buterbaugh-T. Buterbaugh, 4-3; E. Buterbaugh-Miller, 3-4; Derk-Fingerhoot, 2-5; R. Wolfgong-T. Wolf gong, 0-7.

CLASS E—T. Keener-S. Keener, 6-1; Bercini-Zadrale, 5-2; C. Mock Jr.-Stover, 4-3; Painter-Keth, 4-3; E. Buterbaugh-T. Buterbaugh, 3-4; Krouse-Patton, 3-4; D. Dawson-J.F. Dawson, 2-5; M. Shaffer-J. Shaffer, 1-6.

WICOMICO CITY, MD. CLUB TOURN.—SANC. 6-87-009 CLASS A—John Shaw, VA, 8-0-57.0; Jerry Hoy, VA, 6-2-51.3; Eddie Gohn, PA, 5-3-47.8; Hazel Flesh-

man, MD, 4-4-43.7; Ernest Oneal, DE, 3-5-46.0; Al Melson, MD, 3-5-44.9; Jack Anderson, MD, 3-5-38.5; Parker Sturgis, MD, 2-6-37.4; Jim Foltz, VA, 2-6-34.5.

CLASS B—AI Adkins, MD, 6-1-35.2; Elmer Martillo, VA, 5-2-38.8; Jack Blados, MD, 5-2-38.7; Holden Kennedy, MD, 4-3-38.6; Jim Fox, MD, 4-3-37.9; Larry Thompson, NJ, 3-4-33.9; Louis Walls, MD, 1-6-29.8; Gary LeCompte, MD, 0-7-29.2.

CLASS C—Bernard Kennedy, MD, 5-1-30.0; Gary Rust, DE, 4-2-38.5; Richard Bescoe, MD, 3-2-24.0; Bill Dotson, MD, 2-3-24.8; Ralph Brown, DE, 2-3-20.8; Dave Sellers, MD, 0-5-20.2.

CLASS D—Charles Cherrix Sr., MD, 5-1-25.6; Charles Cherrix Jr., MD, 4-2-12.0; Gary Bradshaw, MD, 3-2-16.8; Noah Gellenwater, MD, 2-3-13.6; Andy Fitzgerald, MD, 2-3-12.8; Vernon Frye, MD, 0-5-2.4.

CLASS A—SUNDAY—Al Melson, MD, 6-0-45.6; Willard P. Sammons, DE, 5-1-43.8; Louis Walls, MD, 3-3-34.8; Parker Sturgis, MD, 3-3-34.5; Eleanor Pritchett, MD, 2-4-27.5; Dave Sellers, MD, 1-5-27.7; Bill Dotson, MD, 1-5-24.8.

CLASS B—SUNDAY—Gilbert Pritchett, MD, 5-0-27.4; Charles Cherrix Sr., MD, 4-1-27.7; Betty Miller, MD, 3-2-15.4; Gary Bradshaw, MD, 2-3-15.2; Andy Fitzgerald, MD, 0-5-15.7; Bob Bunn, 0-5-14.1.

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NAVE TOPS SO. CAROLINA ROUNDUP—SANC. 29-87-007 CLASS A—A. J. Nave, 7-0-65.3; Norman Kelley, 5-2-69.4; W. E. Stephens, 5-2-66.2; Jimmy Broome, 5-

2-61.1; Jackie Broome, 3-4-42.9; Randy Dunson, 2-5-40; Tommy Mann, 1-6-36; Tim Dover, 0-7-26.3. WOMEN & JUNIOR—Jannie Dover, 4-0-47.2; Dean Broome, 2-2-28.9; Joan Garrett, 0-4-20.4.

ALPARETTA, GA. CLASSIC—SANCTION 28-87-012 CLASS A—Larry Morton, Columbus, 6-0-69; Tommy Lawson, Acworth, 4-2-47.6; George Bradfield,

Dallas, 3-3-52.3; Claude Fender, Powder Springs, 3-3-47.7; Jim Haley, Stone Mountain, 2-4-46.5; Iris Sandham, Lilburn, 2-4-46.1; Wayne Brooks, Alpharetta, 1-5-44.4.

CLASS B—Elbert Allen, Carrollton, 4-1-44.0; Bud Kurtz, Marietta, 4-1-47.0; Walter Brake, Athens, 3-2-41.9; J. E. Brooks, Alpharetta, 2-3-34.3; Bill McCoury, Cartersville, 2-3-32.9; Danny Sutton, Dahlonega, 0-5-28.9.

CLASS C—Jerry Lummus, Cumming, 5-1-31.5; Sterling King, Conyers, 4-2-38.4; Lewis Tullis, Law-renceville, 4-2-27.7; Gary Cook, Cumming, 3-3-32.6; Larry Sutton, Dahlonega, 3-3-29.1; Lawrence Rob-bins, Cumming, 1-5-24.6; Tony Watson, Cumming, 1-5-21.9.

CLASS D—Samya Vig, Lilburn, 6-0-16.6; Mike Dixon, Dahlonega, 5-1-12.1; Frank Bosco, Florida, 4-2-13.0; Spence Rackley, Dallas, 3-3-11.2; Dave Hylton, Alpharetta, 2-4-14.1; Chris Tullis, Lawrenceville, 1-5-7.5; Al Sandham, Lilburn, 0-6-6.1.

ALBANY, GA. PECAN FESTIVAL—SANCTION 28-87-013 CHAMPIONSHIP—Elbert Allen, 3-0-57.3; Arnold Rich, 2-1-48.0; Joe Rideout, 1-2-22.0; Andy Pejo, 0-3-

28.0. CLASS I—Elbert Allen, Carrollton, 7-0-44.0; Arnold Rich, Albany, 5-2-39.1; Tommy Lawson, Acworth, 4-

3-43.7; Iris Sandham, Lilburn, 3-4-47.7; Larry Morton, Columbus, 3-4-62.6; Roy Dunlap, Albany, 2-5-32.3; Glen Portt, Albany, 2-5-60.0; Jim Haley, Stone Mountain, 2-5-41.1.

CLASS II—Andy Pejko, Albany, 6-2-31.2; Joe Rideout, Albany, 5-3-20.2; Al Sandham, Lilburn, 5-3-25.0; Sam Vig, Lilburn, 5-3-18.2; John Luttrell, Albany, 4-4-17.5; Charles Peterson, Albany, 3-5-29.0; Sterling King, Conyers, 3-5-33.0; Wallace Turner, Albany, 3-5-32.7; Sal Bosco, Rome, 2-6-12.7.

NEWBURY, OH. INDOOR WON BY MANNS—SANC. 27-87-041 Oscar Manns, of Painesville, Ohio, posted a 7-0 (72.5%) record to win the Class A sanctioned indoor

meet held on November 13,14, & 15, at Hickory Lake Inn Courts located in Newbury, Ohio. The high ringer percentage game of the tournament was also pitched by Oscar Manns, tossing 27 ringers out of 30 shoes, for a 90.0% game.

Jeannie Manns, of Painesville, Ohio, posted a 6-9 (55.1%) record to win the Ladies Class A Division.

CLASS A—MEN—Oscar Manns, 7-0-72.5; Wayne Luoma, 6-1-61.9; Dick Weiser, 5-2-58.7; Guy Wills, 4-3-59.0; Joe Mazzurco, 3-4-59.6; Gary Gardner, 2-5-58.4; Joe Kuchcinski, 1-6-48.6; Ray Greene, 1-6-47.3.

CLASS B—MEN—Chuck Dunlap, 7-0-60.2; Tim Gould, 5-2-52.0; Paul Carr, 4-3-52.2; Walt Krieger, 4-3-51.3; Frank Hiendlmayr, 4-3-50.3; Earl Vansant, 3-4-49.3; George Stifel, 1-6-34.7; John Revack, 0-7-41.7.

CLASS C—MEN—Armond Frabotta, 7-0-51.0; Gary Weiser, 5-2-50.8; Larry Luoma, 4-3-51.2; Bud Loftus Sr., 4-3-47.1; Walt Pierce, 3-4-46.1; Charlie Brotzman, 2-5-46.9; Marvin Donaldson, 2-5-41.1; John Kovach, 1-6-39.0.

CLASS D—MEN—Dick Hutton, 7-0-54.2; Budd Hoff, 5-2-44.4; Bud Loftus Jr., 5-2-34.3; Jess Fenton, 4-3-38.4; Lee Thompson, 4-3-30.4; Bob Allen, 2-5-39.7; Jim Gee, 1-6-26.6; John Beharry, 0-7-22.2.

CLASS E—MEN—RonBognar, 6-1-33.7; Dwaine Ringler, 5-2-33.0; Dick Spaller, 5-2-31.0; Chester Brand, 4-3-31.2; Ercil Casseday, 3-4-24.5; John Fuduric, 3-4-23.2; Gene Fenton, 2-5-22.2; Glen Luoma, 0-7.

CLASS F—MEN—Dick Lantz, 6-1-25.1; Keith Watson, 5-2-21.9; Wayne Baker, 4-3-23.7; Dave Harper, 4-3-22.1; Harry Genske, 4-3-20.0; Bob Fletcher, 3-4-15.5; Russ Settle, 2-5-16.0; Bob McKinney, 0-7.

CLASS A—WOMEN—Jeannie Manns, 6-0-55.1; Vernie Cicirelli, 3-3-42.2; Betty Dunlap, 2-4-40.9; Marge Spaller, 1-5-38.8.

CLASS B—WOMEN—Lula Peyatt, 4-1-33.6; Mary Greene, 4-1-30.0; Eileen Genske, 3-2-30.2; Lois Luhta, 3-2-27.1; Margie Palsa, 1-4-13.6.

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS

RALPH RANDALL MEMORIAL—BARSTOW—SANCTION 25-87-072—CLASS A—Ed Arionus, West-minster, 7-0-61.0; Jonathan Williams, Fontana, 6-1-59.3; Byron Cork, Nevada, 4-3-51.2; Jim Eozzo, Los Angeles, 4-3-49.4; Tom McQueen, Bishop, 3-4-52.2; Blackie Harms, Shoshone, 2-5-45.2; Fred Briand, No. Edwards, 2-5-43.9; Darrell LaMoureaux, Boron, 0-7-44.5.

CLASS B—Fred Briand, No. Edwards, 6-0-57.6; Bill Cork, Nevada, 5-1-46.2; Bill Sundstrom, Barstown, 3-3-41.8; Terry Mundy, Barstown, 3-3-40.1; Dorothy Yeager, Bishop, 3-3-38.3; Don Weaver, Nevada, 1-5-31.8; Art Binkley, Barstow, 0-6-20.3.

CLASS C—Jim Buck, Lakewood, 6-1-44.6; Trinidad Vigil, Barstow, 5-2-37.6; Darrell Jordan, Redlands, 4-2-42.4; Doc Hildebrand, Utah, 4-2-37.2; Alan Steele, Crawley Lake, 2-4-32.8; Lyle Cherry, Oregon, 1-5-27.7; Max Haefele, Barstow, 0-6-35.0.

CLASS D—John Shaver, Hesperia, 6-0-33.3; Art Amador, Los Alamitos, 5-1-36.3; Rebecca Manuelito, Bishop, 4-2-35.9; George Jeff, Bishop, 2-4-30.3; Doc Hildebrand, Utah, 2-4-28.2; Smokey Anderson, Burbank, 1-5-30.0; Ken Ziemer, Barstow, 1-5-28.7.

CLASS E—Don Weaver, Nevada, 6-0-32.2; Bill Perry, Bishop, 5-1-32.8; Ed Tomko, Nevada, 3-3-30.8; Betty McQueen, Bishop, 2-4-26.8; John Green, Boron, 2-4-23.2; Norman Kirk, Nevada, 2-4-19.2; Gene McCalab, Ridgecrest, 1-5-25.6.

CLASS F—Nancy LaMoureaux, Boron, 5-1-34.9; Daniel Jeff, Bishop, 4-2-30.5; Loretta Chaney, Altade-na, 4-2-30.2; George Farrell, Apple Valley, 3-3-28.3; Gayle Oglesby, Bishop, 3-3-27.1; Steve Oglesby, Bishop, 2-4-25.6; Don McClafferty, Barstow, 0-6-20.3.

CLASS G—Rita Eozzo, Los Angeles, 5-1-18.4; Art Binkley, Barstown, 4-2-18.2; Jolene Gustie, Bishop, 4-2-17.9; Jeff Eason, Barstow, 4-2-15.9; Luis Arellano, Barstow, 3-3-14.1; Vicky Oglesby, Bishop, 1-6-9.3; Esther Steele, Crawley Lake, 0-6-8.6.

IRA ALLEN OPEN—SAN BERDU—SANCTION 25-87-075—GROUP A—Jim Eozzo, Los Angeles, 4-0-55.2; Dave Rodriguez, Santa Barbara, 3-1-41.0; Charlie Everhart, San Bernardino, 2-2-39.1; Jack Chesshir, Apple Valley, 1-3-38.4; Don Bailey, San Bernardino, 0-4-25.0.

GROUP B—Tom Jacobson, Fontant, 5-1-27.4; Mike Fill, Fontana, 4-2-22.2; Jim Mudra Sr., Huntington Beach, 3-3-28.6; Wilbur Gochanour, Fontana, 3-3-26.7; Ralph Carter, Rialto, 3-3-24.9; Rick Collins, San Bernardino, 3-3-23.1; Joe Baxter, Riverside, 0-6-20.0.

HARRY MORIN DOUBLES—SAN BERDU—SANCTION 25-87-076—Les Burroughs-Ralph Carter, 4-0; Dave Rodriguez-Smokey Anderson, 2-2; Charlie Everhart-Loretta Chaney, 0-4.

SAN LUIS OBISPO OPEN—SANCTION 25-87-074—GROUP A—Walter Ray Williams, 5-1-85.0; Jesse Gonzales, Los OSos, 4-2-80.7; Diane Lopez, Santa Barbara, 3-2-74.9; Billie Pennington, San Jose, 3-2-70.4; Jonathan Williams, Fontana, 1-4-67.0; George Whittemore, Rosemead, 0-5-54.4.

GROUP B—Jim Eozzo, Los Angeles, 5-1-52.9; Helen Vigil, Santa Maria, 4-2-49.0; Howard Larson, Lakewood, 2-4-41.1; Ralph Stegner, San Luis Obispo, 1-5-39.7.

GROUP C—Mary Fumia, Santa Maria, 6-0-52.6; Herb Hoover, Camarillo, 3-3-34.0; Dave Rodriguez, Santa Barbara 3-3-28.7; Jim Mudra Sr., Huntington Beach, 0-6-34.5.

GROUP D—Larry King, Bakersfield, 6-1-27.5; Gerald Patterson, Bakersfield, 5-2-32.1; Elmer Ezell, Bakersfield, 4-2-36.3; Ernie Knorp, Goleta, 3-3-29.2; Ray Silva, Santa Barbara, 3-3-24.6; Sally Shipley, Newport Beach, 1-5-10.8; Bob Hansel, Lompoc, 0-6-10.8.

GROUP E—Ray Keohen, San Luis Obispo, 5-1-26.3; Pat Nulton, San Luis Obispo, 4-2-22.9; Jane Paris, San Luis Obispo, 3-3-19.2; Elmer Landis, Bakersfield, 3-3-17.1; Bruce Pruyne, Lancaster 3-3-12.1; Al Fumia, Santa Maria, 2-4-13.7; Bob Davis, Bakersfield, 1-5-16.7.

GROUP 1—Diane Lopez, Santa Barbara, 6-2-75.6; Walter Ray Williams, San Jose, 5-3-80.3; Jesse Gonzales, Los Osos, 5-3-75.6; Billie Pennington, San Jose, 4-4-70.0; Jonathan Williams, Fontana, 0-8-57.2.

GROUP 2—George Whittemore, Rosemead, 5-1-55.4; Orval Madden, Santa Maria, 4-2-50.4; Sal Ybarra, Santa Barbara, 4-2-44.1; Ralph Stegner, San Luis Obispo, 3-3-44.1; Bill Harris, San Luis Obispo, 3-3-40.3; Helen Vigil, Santa Maria, 2-4-47.2; Jim Eozzo, Los Angeles, Forfeit.

GROUP 3—Mary Fumia, Santa Maria, 8-0-48.3; Spencer Tidd, Goleta, 6-2-40.2; Larry King, Bakers-field, 4-4-27.9; Charles Bryson, Santa Maria, 1-7-28.8; Jim Mudra Sr., Huntington Beach, 1-7-28.0.

GROUP 4—Ray Keohen, San Luis Obispo, 7-0-18.9; Bruce Pruyne, Lancaster, 6-1-22.5; Vern Brody, San Luis Obispo, 5-2-24.6; Gerald Patterson, Bakersfield, 3-4-27.5; Al Fumia, Santa Maria, 3-4-13.2; Frank Chamberlin, Paso Robles, 2-5-19.3; Ernie Knorp, Goleta, 1-6-16.4; Judy Harris, San Luis Obispo, 1-6-8 6

ARNIE MORTENSON DOUBLES-BURBANK-SANCTION 25-87-073-Jim Bahara-Harry Crain, 7-2; Angelo Suppa-Dottie Suppa, 6-3; Arnie Mortenson-John O'Connell, 4-4; Smokey Anderson-Chuck Willis, 2-6; Jim Atwell-Harold Redding, 2-6.

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ESCHPA CHAMPIONSHIPS—BISHOP, CA.—SANC. 25-87-019 MEN'S CLASS A—Tom McQueen, Bishop, 5-0-53.1; Joe Wilkerson, Bishop, 4-1-40.9; Ivan Davis,

Bishop, 2-3-39.7; Alan Steele, Crowley Lake, 2-3-36.7; Bob Morris, Bishop, 1-4-39.7; Gary Emerick, Bishop, 1-4-38.2.

MEN'S CLASS B—Bill Perry, Bishop, 6-0-39.9; Harris Riggins Sr., Bishop, 5-1-32.3; Daniel Jeff, Bishop, 4-2-24.8 (Junior Boys Champ); Steve Oglesby, Bishop, 3-3-21.8; Jerry Swift, Bishop, 2-4-12.1; Steve McQueen, Bishop, 1-5-6.8; Bob Moss, Bishop, 0-6-6.5.

WOMEN'S CLASS A—Sallie Cline, Bishop, 8-1-46.0; Dorothy Yeager, Bishop, 8-2-38.2; Becky Manue-lito, Bishop, 7-2-28.8 (Junior Girls Champ); Betty McQueen, Bishop, 5-3-25.5; Gayle Oglesby, Bishop, 4-4-25.2; Star Steele, Crowley Lake, 2-6-8.2; Vicky Oglesby, Bishop, 2-6-6.7; Jolene Gustie, Bishop, 1-7-20.2; Sandra Hernandez, Bishop, 1-7-17.2.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. LEAGUE CLOSES SEASON Bill Harris and Ray Keohen of San Luis Obispo, California, earned top honors as the "San Luis Obispo

Horseshoe Pitching League" completed its first season. Sanction 87C226. Harris was crowned League Champion with a 33.5 win-17 loss record. He also scored the High Scratch

Game of 103 points and High Handicap Game of 168 points, en route to the Highest Point Average of the season of 80.13 points per game.

Keohen had the Highest Over Point Average of +130, thus earning the Most Improved Player Award and also received the Sportsmanship Wward for his perfect attendance and help throughout the season.

The league uses the 50 shoe, count-all points, singles, 90% handicap system, each Sunday each player pitches three games (which takes no more than two hours). It's working great and now that their league has gotten off to a good start (learning the do's & don'ts) they look forward to next year. This year they had 20 players; next year they plan on two leagues and/or 40 players. All the players think it's great to be able to score all points they earn with no cancellation. All games are played using the round-robin card, therefore making the setup of who pitches where and when very easy.

For information concerning the above league, write to Bill Harris, P.O. Box 4418, San Luis Obispo, Calif. 93403.

KITSAP CTY OPEN—BREMERTON, WA.—SANC. 4-87-051 CLASS A—Oliver Hartzell, Bothel, 4-1-56.8; Marge McLeod, Yamhill, OR, 3-2-59.1; Ray Sexton, Ho-

quiam, 3-2-58.0; Mike Thorniley, Olympia, 3-2-53.9; Bob Clark, Port Orchard, 2-3-57.3. (A pacer was used in this class.)

CLASS B—Carl Bergquist, Billings, MT, 5-0-56.1; Jim Ringrose, Port Orchard, 3-2-53.7; Charlie Tank, Puyallup, 3-2-49.1; Jerry Erickson, Hoquiam, 2-3-47.7; Dal Leary, Steilacoom, 1-4-43.6; Joe Hardie, Spanaway, 1-4-42.9.

CLASS C—Bob Hughes, Burley, 5-1-46.9; Walt Weik, Spanaway, 5-2-44.4; Earl Kuper, Puyallup, 4-2-40.7; Don Sahlin, Shelton, 2-3-37.6; Bill Lewis, Sequim, 1-4-30.0; Jim Hutchings, Grapeview, 0-5-29.6.

CLASS D—Gordon Cresci, Walla Walla, 4-1-31.9; Roger Harrison, Seattle, 3-2-33.2; Burl Matteson, Bremerton, 3-2-32.3; Larry Lowitz, Seattle, 3-2-30.9; Ted Bostwick, Sequim, 2-3-27.6; Ken Kuper, Spanaway, 0-5-29.1.

CLASS E—Howard Oberton, Renton, 5-1-34.3; John Kronholm, Burlington, 4-2-33.3; Bill Stephenson, Silverdale, 3-2-40.9; Ahti Laine, Aberdeen, 2-3-34.5; Wendell Roberts, Port Orchard, 2-3-32.8; Orlean Clinton, Seattle, 0-5-18.0.

CLASS F—Dick Messing, Tacoma, 5-0-32.2; Cyril Kitchen, Tacoma, 4-1-33.3; Harvey Benson, Silver-dale, 3-2-24.2; Bill Jewett, Tacoma, 2-3-25.4; Jim Quist, Ferndale, 1-4-25.0; Bill Edgecomb, Tacoma, 0-5-14.4.

CLASS G—Miles Kullberg, Silverdale, 4-1-29.1; Roy Tatchell, Tacoma, 3-2-18.8; Dennis Hardie, Spanaway, 2-2-23.8; Larry Lewis, Bremerton, 1-3-18.3; Pappy Radford, Silverdale, 1-3-16.1.

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GEO. PAULSON OPEN—RAPID CITY, S.D.—SANC. 8-87-007 CLASS A—Bill Turechek, Gordon, NE, 7-0-74.3; Roland Kleinschmidt, Harrold, 5-2-52.3; Arnie Fank-

hauser, Chadron, NE, 4-3-52.5; Ed Thorstad, Spearfish, 4-3-48.9; Ted Traversie, Eagle Butte, 3-4-58.0; Hobart Lone Hill, Blackhawk, 3-4-48.0; Thurmon McKinney, Box Elder, 3-4-47.7; Ted Wright, Rapid City, 0-7-41.7.

CLASS B—Dick Wilson, Sundance, WY, 6-1-46.9; Monte Herreman, Rapid City, 5-2-44.6; Ken Hunt, Hot Springs, 5-2-43.3; Carl Ness, Box Elder, 4-3-49.4; Uoyd Fletcher, Sturgis, 3-4-38.0; Douglas Fast Horse, Rapid City, 2-5-45.7; Charles Fast Horse, Rapid City, 2-5-34.3; Jerold Harvey, Chadron, NE, 1-6-40.8.

CLASS C—John Siers, Rapid City, 6-1-43.5; Tracy Ellsbury, Alladin, WY, 5-2-37.4; Gene Ficek, Spear-fish, 4-3-36.6; Ken Maakestad, Sturgis, 4-3-36.0; Harry Laundreaux, Rapid City, 4-3-31.1; Nels Frizzell, Sturgis, 2-5-32.2; Frank Tom sik, Rapid City, 2-5-26.6; Danny Budd, Rapid City, 1-6-23.7.

CLASS D—Carl Baehler, Chadron, NE, 5-1-36.3; Bill Mueller, Sturgis, 4-2-28.3; Pete Fischer, Eagle Butte, 3-3-31.0; Clair Harris, Custer, 3-3-30.3; Melvin Hicks, Kadoka, 3-3-28.3; Jake Roth, Rapid City, 2-4-32.0; Judy Roth, Rapid City, 1-5-25.7.

CLASS E—Kent Robinson, Belle Fourche, 6-1-32.6; Steve Parker, Belle Fourche, 5-2-32.8; Allie Fank-hauser, Chadron, NE, 5-2-18.8; Dean Clark, Rapid City, 4-3-27.1; Mike Allgier, Spearfish, 3-4-22.6; Jim Bauer, Rapid City, 3-4-21.4; Esther Tech, Belle Fourche, 2-5-23.7; Ted Schamber, Rapid City, 0-7-14.0.

CLASS F—Bob Bowker, Hot Springs, 5-1-18.3; Eldon Tech, Belle Fourche, 4-2-17.0; Charles Hawks, Howes, 4-2-15.3; Gerald Guenin, Spearfish, 4-2-13.6. LeRoy Outka, Sturgis, 2-4-11.7; Bob Hlavka, Howes, 1-5-11.3; Jerry Jeffery, Spearfish, 1-5-7.3.

CLASS G— Willie Schamber, Rapid City, 4-1-21.2; Larry Capp, Spearfish, 4-1-17.2; Tim Roth, Rapid City, 3-2-15.2; Rick Farley, Spearfish, 3-2-10.8; Terry Budd, Rapid City, 1-4-11.2; Jim Schamber, 0-5-8.4.

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CRISS PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAMP—SANC. 4-87-052 Herb Criss takes northwest title from Ben Wiedrich. Elaine Weisdepp beats Ruth Welsch in play-off to

retain title. Jason Knauft retains title with ease.

CLASS A—Herb Criss, Bremerton, WA, 8-1-71.9; Ben Wiedrich, Oregon City, OR, 7-2-74.5; Henry Knauft, Spokane, WA, 6-3-70.0; ArtSperber, Bremerton, WA, 5-4-68.0; Barry Chapelle, Portland, OR, 5-4-66.8; Dean Curry, Lewiston, ID, 4-5-59.4; Vern Miller, Selah, WA, 3-6-62.7; Gerry Staleyk, Vancouver, WA, 3-6-60.4; Phil Hendry, Gilchrist, OR, 3-6-60.0; Bill Graham, Bend, OR, 1-8-58.8.

CLASS B—Ron Ferguson, Vancouver, WA, 9-2-57.8; Mike Thorniley, Olympia, WA, 8-3-55.2; Dick Lee, Bellevue, WA, 7-4-55.2; Thor Gadwa, Montesano, WA, 6-5-55.3; Oliver Hartzell, Bothell, WA, 6-5-54.5; Ray Sexton, Hoquiam, WA, 6-5-52.9; Bob Clark, Port Orchard, WA, 5-6-54.7; Arnie Coleman, Hoquiam, WA, 5-6-52.4; Lee Wallace, Terrebonne, OR, 5-6-47.2; John Henson, Anacortes, WA, 4-7-47.5; Mo McNally, Doreena, OR, 3-8-49.6; Roger Christianson, Sherwood, OR, 2-9-47.5.

CLASS C—Howard Abbott, Pendleton, OR, 5-1-50.7; Barney Heller, Everett, WA, 4-2-51.4; Mel Sher-bert, Battleground, WA, 4-2-38.8; Jack Bush, Marysville, WA, 3-3-40.7; Bob ho*rner, Tacoma, WA, 2-4-45.3; Jerry Erickson, Hoquiam, WA, 2-4-42.5; Skip Schilperoort, Sunnyside, WA, 1-5-37.9.

CLASS D—Ray Looper, Spokane, WA, 6-1-44.5; Bob Sletten, Vancouver, WA, 5-2-48.5; Dayton Martin-dale, Wenatchee, WA, 5-2-45.1; Verl Webb, Olympia, WA, 4-3-42.0; Walt Weik, Spanaway, WA, 3-4-43.4; Earl Kuper, Puyallup, WA, 3-4-37.5; Bud Bodvin, Maple Valley, WA, 1-6-36.1; Bill Van Egdom, Lynden, WA, 1-6-32.4.

CLASS E—Don Ferguson, Vancouver, WA, 7-1-46.3; Bart Barber, Anacortes, WA, 6-2-38.6; Del Cran-dall, Vancouver, WA, 4-3-36.4; Dave Sturdevant, Newberg, OR, 4-3-35.9; Don Naas, Oak Harbor, WA, 3-4-32.3; Don fa*gerness, La Center, WA, 2-5-32.3; Orrin Underwood, Cle Bum, WA, 2-5-31.0; Al Reusser, Kirkiand, WA, 1-6-31.8.

CLASS F—Ken Kuper, Spanaway, WA, 6-1-42.6; Ed Welsch, Spokane, WA, 5-2-35.8; Stanley Garrett, Omak, WA, 4-3-38.1; Ben Goodling, Corbett, OR, 4-3-33.1; John Byfield, Mt. Vernon, 3-4-37.1; Don Sahlin, Shelton, WA, 3-4-34.1; A. J. Eichhorn, Walla Walla, WA, 2-5-34.9; Vey Allen, Benton City, WA, 1-6-35.3.

CLASS G—Larry Lowitz, Seattle, WA, 7-1-39.3; John L. Kronholm, Burlington, WA, 6-2-36.9; Rick Rebman, Hermiston, OR, 5-2-38.4; Gene Kopta-Milton, Freewater, OR, 4-3-34.2; Jack Stryker, North Powder, OR, 3-4-30.7; Mel Dearborn, Gilchrist, OR, 2-5-33.5; Cyril Kitchen, Tacoma, WA, 2-5-33.1; Howard Oberton, Renton, WA, 0-7-24.1.

CLASS H—Doc Cresci, Walla Walla, WA, 7-1-37.7; Jim Kosterman, Vancouver, WA, 6-2-30.2; Earl Kettleson, Spokane, WA, 5-2-35.5; Lyle Meuret, Everett, WA, 4-3-37.1; Vern Wanless, McNinnville, OR, 3-4-30.8; Wendell Roberts, Prot Orchard, WA, 2-5-27.6; Ted Bostwick, Sequim, WA, 2-5-19.8; Mike Miller, Seattle, 0-7-25.8.

CLASS I—Alton Nelson, Ellens burg, WA, 6-1-38.3; Ron Colgrove, Grandview, WA, 5-2-34.1; Don Isaacson, Seattle, WA, 5-2-33.3; EinerLoreen, Spokane, WA, 4-3-28.9; George McLeod, Yamhill, OR, 3-4-23.9; Jim Hackett, Walla Walla, WA, 2-5-25.0; Glen Titchenal, Seattle, WA, 2-5-22.8; Leo Beery, Bend, OR, 1-6-22.9.

CLASS J—Harold Hansen, Benton City, WA, 6-2-25.9; Dick Griffith, Gilchrist, OR, 6-3-22.2; Dan Jaud, Kelowna, Canada, 5-2-22.9; Bill Hendricks, Kelso, WA, 4-3-24.8; Virgil Brayette, Clarkston, WA, 4-3-21.0; Darwin Platz, Spokane, WA, 4-3-20.9; Wayne Jones, La Grande, OR, 1-6-14.6; Ted Oglivie, Chewelah, WA, 0-7-20.4.

WOMEN'S CLASS A—Elaine Weisdepp, Lacey, WA, 9-2-57.2; Ruth Welsch, Spokane, WA, 8-3-56.1; Marge McLeod, Yamhill, OR, 6-4-55.8; Margaret Byfield, Mt. Vernon, WA, 5-5-54.9; Hannah Foley, Nine Mile Falls, 2-8-45.4; Carolyn Ferguson, Vancouver, WA, 1-9-38.1.

WOMEN'S CLASS B—Connie Dearborn, Gilchrist, OR, 4-1-44.0; Irene Wiedrich, Oregon City, OR, 3-2-36.3; Sigrid Jones, La Grande, OR, 2-3-35.0; Evelyn Underwood, Cle Bum, WA, 1-4-27.5.

JUNIOR BOYS—Jason Knauft, Spokane, WA, 5-0-43.0; Fred Hardt, Grandview, WA, 0-5-19.7.

BUFFALO, WYO. LEAGUE FINALS—SANC. 87C235 Edward Archer, 32.9; Richar By bee, 23.6; Lee Campbell, 23.8; Jim Christensen, 23.4; Jerry Christoffer,

34.8; Joe Lainer, 14.1; Ed Long, 23.0; Andy Krivy, 16.3; Clyde Mauck, 28.5; Gary Mauck, 27.6; Darrell Mauck, 29.1; Harold Mauck, 25.0; Byron Nelson, 29.8; Frank Teeples, 37.7; Alyssa Harriet, 17.4; Lanny Smith, 31.2.

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CAPITOL CITY OPEN—OLYMPIA, WASH.—SANC. 4-87-53

CLASS A—Ed Fishel, Neilton, 7-1-70.8; Art Sperber, Bremerton, 6-2-65.2; Gerry staley, Vancouver, 5-2-63.8; Ron Ferguson, Vancouver, 4-3-53.2; Barry Chapelle, Portland, OR, 3-4-63.2; Oliver Hartzell, Bothell, 2-5-52.6; Bob Clark, Port Orchard, 1-6-51.4; Ray Sexton, Hoquiam, 1-6-49.1.

WOMEN'S A (HANDICAPPED)—Marge McLeod, Yamhill, OR, 5-2-62.5; Elaine Weisdepp, Lacey, 4-3-66.2; Evelyn Underwood, Cle Bum, 3-3-33.0; Carolyn Ferguson, Vancouver, 1-5-41.0.

CLASS B—Verl Lawson, Shelton, 6-1-60.1; Mike Thorniley, Olympia, 5-2-54.6; Ray Simmonds, Olym-pia, 4-3-56.4; Cecil Channing, Bonney Lake, 3-4-51.0; Thor Gadwa, Montesano, 3-4-48.3; Frank Easterly, Olympia, 3-4-47.8; Don Jones, Olympia, 3-4-47.1; Dan Leary, Steilacoom, 1-6-45.9.

CLASS C—Kelly Laraway, Bremerton, 6-2-50.0; Joe Hardie, Spanaway, 6-3-46.2; George Richards, Edmonds, 5-3-45.4; Walt Weik, Spanaway, 4-3-47.6; Bob Hughes, Burley, 4-3-40.1; Barney Heller, Ever-ett, 3-4-40.1; Charlie Tank, Puyallup, 1-6-41.2; Carl Wallin, Olympia, 1-6-35.6.

CLASS D—Ken Kuper, Spanaway, 6-2-42.8; Earl Kuper, Puyallup, 5-3-36.9; Bill Van Egdom, Lynden, 4-3-39.3; Art Hart, Gig Harbor, 4-3-38.6; Bart Barber, Anacortes, 4-3-38.4; Don fa*gerness, La Center, 2-5-32.5; Larry Lowitz, Seattle, 2-5-32.2; Jim Hutchings, Grapeview, 1-6-28.9.

CLASS E—Les Spilseth, Olympia, 7-0-46.9; Daves Barnes, Waterville, 6-1-46.7; Roger Harrison, Seat-tle, 4-3-37.3; Cyril Kitchen, Tacoma, 4-3-31.2; Ahti Laine, Aberdeen, 3-4-32.3; Lyle Meuret, Everett, 2-5-38.9; Howard Oberton, Renton, 2-5-24.2; Harold Lemons, Spokane, 0-7-26.0.

CLASS F—Don Davis, Kent, 6-1-44.0; Pat Patterson, Snohomish, 5-2-31.6; Orrin Underwood, Cle Bum, 4-3-29.8; Darrel Baker, Olympia, 3-4-28.9; Frank McCain, Glenoma, 3-4-26.3; Mike Miller, Seattle, 3-4-25.7; Glen Titchenal, Seattle, 2-5-26.5; Milt Johnson, Auburn, 1-6-23.2.

CLASS G—John Mullins, Randle, 7-0-28.5; George McLeod, Yamhill, OR, 4-3-23.2; Sam Scalf, Randle, 4-3-23.0; Chuck Sackett, Olympia, 4-3-20.2; Bob Crouch, Tacoma, 3-4-22.7; Dennis Hardie, Spanaway, 3-4-19.9; Bill Edgecomb, Tacoma, 3-4-15.0; Ed Andrijeski, Olympia, 0-7-10.7.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TOURNAMENT ACTIVITY

GROUP 1—Fred Lavett, 2-0-48.7; Walt Robinson, 0-1-50.0; Mel Roberts, 3-1-42.5; Leonard Rood, 0-1-32.5; Walt Foreman, 0-1-45.0; Harold Holbrook, 1-1-41.2; Dave Shelton, 0-1-45.0.

GROUP 2—Jack Fravel, 6-0-47.5; Gerald Hollman, 0-1-45.0; Chuck Farrell, 0-1-42.5; Otis Hubbard, 0-1-37.5; Barak Wright, 0-1-27.5; Robert Hanlon, 0-1-40.0; Glenn Kelly, 0-1-37.5.

GROUP 3—Tom Burns, 1-0-42.5; Harry Martinelli, 1-1-32.5; Harry Slentz, 4-1-38.0; Bill Sanders, 0-1-35.0; Cap Kroh, 0-1-37.5; Marv Werner, 0-1-40.0; Bert Charley, 0-1-27.5.

GROUP 4— Becky Wood, 1-0-17.5; Pat Bryant, 1-1-18.7; Joe Ferrau, 1-1-21.2; Gray! Smith, 2-1-26.6; Gordon Brown, 0-1-20.0; Art Rector, 0-1-20.0.

GROUP 5—Gail Sluys, 1-0-27.5; Marilyn Clark, 4-1-22.5; Howard Bryant, 0-1-17.5; Ed Novak, 0-1-15.0; Bill Padgett, 0-1-05.0; Vern Brightman, 0-1-10.0.

GROUP WOMEN—Josephine Charley, 2-0-46.2; Genevieve Lavett, 0-1-37.5; Marilyn Brown, 0-1-35.0. NCHPA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS—VALLEJO—SANC. 26-87-089—GROUP B-1—Jack Sorg, 5-2-

59.2; Holland Payne, 5-2-51.0; Walt Robinson, 4-3-62.1; Dave Shelton, 4-3-52.1; Bill Hines, 4-3-47.1; Leonard Rood, 3-4-53.5; Tom Webb, 2-5-47.1; Emmett Schroeder, 1-6-36.0.

GROUP B-2—Walt Foreman, 4-2-54.1; Jim Mihura, 4-2-51.2; Juke Bash am, 4-2-50.4; Richard McCut-cheon, 3-3-52.0; Me. Roberts, 2-4-52.9; Verdan Zelman, 2-4-48.3; Mate McBride, 2-4-48.3.

GROUP C-1—Jim Saunders, 5-1-52.5; Gerald Hollman, 4-2-42.9; Thor Jensen, 4-2-41.2; Dale Koistinen, 3-3-46.2; Don Muenchow, 3-3-40.8; Lee Oliver, 1-5-40.4; Bert Charley, 1-5-31.6.

GROUP C-2—Bill Brown, 5-0-63.0; Bud Grisaffi, 3-2-46.5; Earl Kynard, 3-2-41.5; Thermon Watkins, 2-3-40.5; Andy Anderson, 5-3-40.5; Mike Martinez, 0-5-37.0.

GROUP C-3—Robert Hanlon, 5-0-44.0; Fred Wood, 4-1-44.0; Jerry Keys, 3-2-43.5; Al Crabtree, 2-3-45.5; Don Purdum, 1-4-45.5; Otis Hubbard, 0-5-40.5.

GROUP D-1—Glenn Kelly, 3-1-36.2; Terry Wood, 3-1-35.6; Bob Thomas, 2-2-33.7; Floyd Edwards, 1-3-33.7; Mel Long Sr., 1-3-33.1.

GROUP D-2—Ron Cook, 4-1-46.5; Gerry Saunders Sr., 3-2-43.0; Jay Richmond, 3-2-37.0; George Gigli, 2-3-34.0; Chick White, 2-3-29.5; Ron Percy, 1-4-32.5.

GROUP D-3—Vern Gosney, 6-0-43.7; Noel Guy, 4-2-37.9; Jim Long, 2-4-33.3; Harry Slentz, 0-6-25.0. GROUP D-4—Ken Brown, 4-1-42.5; Mel Reeser, 4-1-37.0; Dick King, 4-1-36.0; Gene Martin, 2-3-30.0;

Bob Uoyd, 1-4-24.0; Ray Bojorques, 0-5-21.5. GROUP E-1—Phillip Nesbitt, 7-0-31.7; Jerry Smith, 6-1-29.6; Jerry Beach, 5-2-27.1; Casey Sluys, 4-3-

22.1; Ron Thomas, 2-5-28.9; Victor Nicoli, 2-5-20.3; Randy Daniel, 1-6-24.6; Chet Carter, 1-6-11.4. GROUP E-2—Ralph Morrison, 7-0-36.7; Mike Moreno, 6-1-27.5; Ceres Perry, 5-2-22.5; Jim Morrow, 4-

3-26.7; Joe Ferrau, 2-5-20.3; Bill Botelli, 2-5-17.8; Barney Barnett, 2-5-18.5; Mel Falcon, 0-7-09.2. GROUP E-3—Greg White, 6-1-38.2; Leo Wanner, 5-2-24.2; Joe Nakamoto, 3-4-26.7; Bill Arnold, 3-4-

25.3; Lee Brinkman, 3-4-24.6; Bob Schnur, 3-4-23.5; Bill Fulwider, 3-4-22.5; Buck Gendron, 2-5-22.5. GROUP E-4—Dwain, Hettinger, 5-1-31.6; Gordon Brown, 5-1-30.8; Bill Terry, 4-2-31.6; Art Rector, 3-3-

24.5; Joe Stone, 2-4-22.0; Lee Thorn hill, 2-4-18.7; Steve Or net as, 0-6-16.6. GROUP F-1—Gene Ferche, 3-0-20.0; Frank Westbrook, 2-1-18.3; Robert Gubbins, 2-2-18.1; Carl

Dalcolletto, 1-3-10.0; John Hagerman, 1-1-06.2. GROUP F-2—Richard Robbins, 4-1-19.5; Howard Bryant, 3-2-16.0; Steven Nakamoto, 3-2-19.0; Elmer

Wilson, 3-2-08.0; Glenn Jamieson, 2-3-10.0; Don Kelly, 0-5-07.0. GROUP F-3—Joe Novakovich, 3-1-15.6; Sam Watt, 3-1-20.0; Bob Ailing, 2-2-11.8; Eldon Bryhan, 2-2-

10.0; Ernie Kim, 0-4-09.3. "C" OPEN—SACRAMENTO—SANC. 26-87-088—GROUP C-1—AI Crabtree, 6-1-49.7; Doyle Palmer,

5-2-46.5; Mike Martinez, 5-2-44.8; Joe White, 4-3-46.8; Marshall Johnson, 3-4-39.7; Jim Long, 3-4-34.0; Bob Thomas, 1-6-34.0; George Campbell, 1-6-40.4.

GROUP C-2—Greg White, 7-2-28.4; Bill Virgen, 5-3-31.5; Jerry Smith, 5-3-29.0; Chick White, 4-3-26.8; Mike Moreno, 4-3-26.8; Victor Nicoli, 3-4-18.2; Leonard Wall, 2-5-21.7; Leo Wanner, 0-7-16.2.

GROUP C-3—Elmer Wilson, 5-1-17.3; Bob Kincheloe, 4-2-18.3; Bill Botelli, 3-2-17.6; Glen Rains, 2-3-18.0; Randy Daniel, 1-4-15.6; Robert Gubbins, 1-4-12.8.

OPEN W/J—YUBA SUTTER—SANC. 26-87-079—GROUP A-1—Dave Loucks, 7-0-67.4; Don Williams, 6-1-56.0; Monte Latino, 5-2-59.1; Pete Manitone, 4-3-60.0; Jack Sorg, 3-4-55.4; Leonard Rood, 2-5-51.4; Holland Payne, 1-6-48.0; Walt Foreman, 0-7-46.8.

GROUP A-2—Emmett Schroeder, 5-0-53.2; Bud Grisaffi, 3-2-41.6; Gerald Hollman, 3-2-40.8; Lee Oliver, 2-3-40.0; Mike Martinez, 2-3-39.2; Max Vice, 0-5-35.2.

GROUP A-3—Jim Long, 7-1-32.0; John Sylvester, 6-2-30.5; Jay Bush, 6-2-29.7; Sylvan Stratton, 4-4-28.5; John Kincheloe, 3-5-27.5; Charles McDonald, 3-5-26.0; Terry Wood, 3-5-22.0; Lee Thornhill, 2-6-24.7; Larry Philbrick, 2-6-17.5.

GROUP A-4—Ralph Morrison, 5-2-24.5; Dwain Hettinger, 4-3-30.2; Nelson Hackett, 4-3-29.1; Buck Gendron, 4-3-26.2; Greg White, 3-4-24.5; Bill Arnold, 3-4-22.8; Victor Nicoli, 3-4-20.0; Ernie Harries, 2-5-24.2.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA—(Continued) GROUP A-5— Randy Daniel, 7-1-21.2; Leo Wanner, 6-2-20.7; John Ortega, 5-2-17.7; Bill Botelli, 4-3-

15.4; Elmer Wilson, 4-3-12.0; Howard Bryant, 2-5-14.0; Glen Rains, 1-6-12.8; Bill Padgett, 0-7-08.8. GROUP JUNIOR—Chuck Southern, 3-0-29.3; Benjamin Wood, 2-1-12.6; Levi Wood, 1-2-06.0; Howard

Bryant III, 0-3-02.0. GROUP WOMEN—Marilyn Brown, 6-0-41.3; Cathie Loucks, 4-2-27.0; Susie Rains, 3-3-29.6; Gail

Cook, 3-3-24.0; Pat Bryant, 3-3-18.6; Becky Wood, 2-4-21.6; Char Sorg, 0-6-09.0. BOB FREAD MEMORIAL—TRI-VALLEY—C & F OPEN-SANC. 26-87-080-GROUP C-1—Bill Brown,

6-1-52.0; Vince Mauricio, 5-2-47.7; Boyd Walker, 4-3-50.8; Don Purdum, 4-3-47.4; Don Muenchow, 4-3-42.8; Andy Anderson, 3-4-46.0; Thor Jensen, 2-5-46.5; Elton Cowles, 0-7-39.1.

GROUP C-2—Jerry Keys, 6-2-49.0; Bill Penix, 6-3-46.4; Fred Wood, 5-3-44.2; Jay Richmond, 4-3-41.7; Bert Charley, 3-4-37.7; Thermon Watkins, 2-5-38.2; Bill Chandler, 2-5-34.0; Oscar Skanderup, 2-5-32.8.

GROUP C-3—Noel Guy, 5-0-42.0; Harry Slentz, 4-1-39.6; Gene Martin, 3-2-39.6; Ray Bojorques, 2-3-31.6; A! Alviso, 1-4-29.6; Ron Mann, 0-5-24.4.

GROUP C-4—Art Rector, 5-2-22.0; Roy Thomas, 4-3-30.0; Dave Nakamoto, 3-3-29.0; Lee Brinkman, 3-3-28.0; Barney Barnett, 3-3-27.6; Bob Uoyd, 2-4-30.3; Ceres Perry, 2-4-27.0.

GROUP F-1—Jim Morrow, 6-1-24.5; Chet Carter, 5-2-18.0; Mel Falcon, 4-2-20.6; Joe Novakovich, 4-2-19.0; Red Taylor, 2-4-17.6; John Hagerman, 1-5-14.3; Vince Eisma, 0-6-15.3.

GROUP F-2—Robert Gubbins, 6-1-12.8; Oliver Smith, 5-2-11.7; Don Nuccio, 4-2-09.3; Glenn Jamie-son, 3-3-15.3; Ernie Kim, 3-3-12.3; Marion Hawley, 1-5-09.0; Don Kelly, 0-6-04.3.

LUCY HANLON MEMORIAL OPEN W—SONORA COUNT —SANC. 26-87-081—GROUP A-1—Jim Mihura, 7-0-60.8; Yvonne Mauzey, 6-1-61.1; Don Titcomb, 5-2-64.2; Jack Fravel, 4-3-47.4; Dave Shelton, 3-4-50.8; Mel Roberts, 2-5-48.2; Tom Webb, 1-6-51.1; Chuck Farrell, 0-7-43.4.

GROUP A-2—Robert Hanlon, 7-0-48.0; George Greeott, 5-2-34.0; Floyd Edwards, 4-3-40.8; Barak Wright, 4-3-40.8; Vern Gosney, 3-4-39.4; Bill Sanders, 3-4-33.4; Harry Slentz, 1-6-33.1; John Morgan, 1-6-28.8.

GROUP A-3—Grace Wenger, 7-1-32.2; Stewart Snyder, 6-2-28.2; Jerry de la Cruz, 4-3-26.2; Ceres Perry, 4-3-26.0; Jerry Beach, 4-3-23.7; Irwin Malik, 2-5-25.7; Chuck Wenger, 1-6-25.4; Bill Fulwider, 1-6-20.0.

GROUP A-4—Casey Sluys, 6-0-20.0; Gail Sluys, 5-1-18.0; John Origer, 4-2-18.6; Lou Gayet, 3-3-18.0; Ernie Kim, 2-4-11.3; Chet Carter, 1-5-10.6; El don Bryhan, 0-6-08.3.

OPEN W/J-YUBA-SUTER—SANC. 26-87-087—GROUP A-1—Dave Loucks, 6-1-72.5; Billie Sue Pen-nington, 5-2-66.4; Juke Basham, 4-3-56.4; Joe Colt, 4-3-55.7; Theora Schroeder, 4-3-54.2; Walt Foreman, 3-4-55.7; Leonard Rood, 2-5-51.0; Bud Grisaffi, 0-7-37.8.

GROUP A-2—Joe White, 7-0-60.3; Otis Hubbard, 4-3-51.4; Mike Martinez, 4-3-44.2; Don Purdum, 4-3-43.2; Marilyn Brown, 3-4-42.8; Doyle Palmer, 2-5-42.1; Gerald Hollman, 2-5-42.1; Lee Oliver, 2-5-31.7.

GROUP A-3—Jim Long, 6-1-40.0; Bert Charley, 5-2-37.8; John Barney Sr., 5-2-37.1; Jay Bush, 5-2-33.2; Bob Thomas, 3-4-33.2; Bill Dise, 3-4-32.1; Larry Philbrick, 1-6-24.6; Charles McDonald, 0-7-24.6.

GROUP A-4—Ralph Morrison, 6-1-42.1; Chick White, 5-2-33.2; Jerry Smith, 4-3-30.7; Newton Graves, 4-3-23.2; Paul Phares, 3-4-23.9; Buck Gendron, 2-5-24.6; Terry Wood, 2-5-23.5; Dwain Hettinger, 2-5-22.8.

GROUP A-5—Leo Wanner, 6-2-16.7; Mike Moreno, 4-3-27.6; Bill Terry, 4-3-22.3; Victor Nicoli, 3-3-24.1; Glen Rains, 3-3-20.0; Gordon Brown, 2-4-23.7; Bill Botelli, 1-5-19.1.

GROUP A-6—George Barth, 5-1-15.0; Bob Ailing, 4-2-15.0; Randy Daniel, 3-2-15.0; Robert Gubbins, 2-3-16.5; Bill Padgett, 2-3-12.0; Henry Clark, 0-5-07.5.

GROUP JUNIOR—Jon Canja, 7-0-14.2; B. J. Terry, 5-2-08.9; Mike Condry, 4-3-10.3; Benjamin Wood, 4-3-07.8; Levi Wood, 4-3-07.1; Michelle White, 3-4-10.0; Collin Sullivan, 1-6-06.0; Howard Bryant III, 0-7-01.0.

GROUP WOMEN—Karen Ailing, 6-1-34.2; Josephine Charley, 5-2-27.1; Gail Cook, 5-2-24.6; Chris Stewart, 3-4-28.5; Justin terry, 3-4-27.1; Cathie Loucks, 3-4-21.7; Susie Rains, 2-5-22.8; Pat Bryant, 1-6-18.9.

BILL BOTELU OPEN W/J-YOLO-SANC. 26-87-083-GROUP A-1-Jeff Williams, 6-1-71.7; Jim Mihura, 5-2-57.4; Monte Latino, 5-2-56.0; Bob Proctor, 3-4-55.4; Juke Basham, 3-4-52.8; Walt Foreman, 3-4-47.4; Mate McBride, 2-5-48.8; Holland Payne, 1-6-48.8.

GROUP A-2—Emmett Schroeder, 6-1-53.4; Don Purdum, 5-2-46.2; Gerald Hollman, 5-2-44.2; Otis Hubbard, 3-4-46.8; Gary Dillon, 3-4-40.2; Lee Oliver, 2-5-40.0; Carl Gamma, 2-5-35.4; Mike Martinez, 2-5-30.8.

GROUP A-3—Ken Brown, 6-2-38.7; Roy Parker, 5-3-32.7; Jim Long, 4-3-33.4; John Kincheloe, 4-3-33.4; Bert Charley, 4-3-30.2; Bill Dise, 2-5-33.4; Bob Thomas, 2-5-30.8; Sylvan Stratton, 2-5-28.8.

GROUP A-4—Jerry Smith, 6-1-30.2; Ceres Perry, 5-2-26.0; Ralph Morrison, 4-3-32.5; Chick White, 4-3-31.7; Irwin Malik, 3-4-28.0; George Gigli, 3-4-27.1; Greg White, 2-5-20.8; Ernie Harries, 1-6-19.7.

GROUP A-5—Mike Moreno, 6-2-30.7; Bob Schnur, 6-3-24.0; Victor Nicoli, 5-3-24.7; Bill Botelli, 4-3-24.5; Obie Winn, 4-3-22.0; Leo Wanner, 2-5-20.0; Barney Barnett, 2-5-19.4; Cecil Richey, 1-6-13.1.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA—(Continued) GROUP A-6—George Barth, 5-1-21.0; Mike Yandei, 4-2-26.0; Steve Williams, 3-2-21.2; Elmer Wilson,

3-2-20.8; Tom Stewart, 1-4-13.2; Glen Rains, 0-5-14.0. GROUP A-7—Bob Kincheloe, 5-0-20.4; Rich Reeser, 3-2-18.4; Eldon Bryhan, 3-2-10.0; Alex Yandei, 2-

3-18.0; Robert Gubbins, 1-4-16.4; Bill Padgett, 1-4-09.2. GROUP JUNIOR—Chris Stewart, 4-0-38.0; Brian Hodges, 2-2-16.5; Nathan Brown, 0-4-04.5. GROUP WOMEN—Josephine Charley, 4-2-31.3; Gail Cook, 3-3-31.0; June Kincheloe, 2-4-26.0. CZAR MARCEVICH OPEN $$$$—MOSSWOOD—SANC. 26-87-084— GROUP A-1—Don Titcomb, 6-0-

72.3; Jesse Gonzales, 3-3-74.0; Jeff Williartis, 2-4-71.6; Ed Floyd, 1-5-67.6. GROUP A-2—Mel Roberts, 6-1-56.5; Bill Hines, 5-2-48.8; Walt Foreman, 4-3-44.0; Jack Sorg, 3-4-50.8;

Verdan Zelma, 3-4-46.8; Dale Koistinen, 3-4-42.2; Thor Jensen, 3-4-41.7; Elton Cowles, 1-6-40.8. GROUP A-3—Ron Cook, 6-1-43.7; Ron Percy, 4-3-47.1; Don Muenchow, 4-3-42.0; Robert Hanlon, 4-3-

41.7; Jerry Keys, 4-3-41.4; Vern Gosney, 3-4-38.0; Dick King, 2-5-34.8; Jim Long, 1-6-36.2. GROUP A-4—Noel Guy, 7-1-31.2; Lee Henninger, 6-2-26.7; Pete Rojas, 4-3-28.0; Bob Uoyd, 3-4-23.4;

Ceres Perry, 3-4-22.5; Art Rector, 3-4-22.2; Joe Kovach, 2-5-18.5; Sy Sauer, 1-6-12.8. "B" OPEN W/J MIXED—UKIAH—SANC. 26-87-085—GROUP B-1—Yvonne Mauzey, 4-0-57.0; Juke

Basham, 2-2-51.5; Dave Shelton, 2-2-46.5; Tom Webb, 1-3-47.5; Jack Fravel, 1-3-44.0. GROUP B-2—Bill Sanders, 5-2-35.4; Harry Martinelli, 3-3-36.3; Harry Slentz, 4-3-34.2; Ken Melville, 3-

3-32.6; Barak Wright, 2-3-39.2; Tom Burns, 1-4-30.4. GROUP B-3—Grace Wenger, 5-0-36.8; Stewart Snyder, 4-1-29.2; Cap Kroh, 2-3-28.4; Chuck Wenger,

2-3-24.8; GrayI Smith, 1-4-27.2; Marv Werner, 1-4-22.8. GROUP B-4—Larry Thorsen, 4-1-16.4; Gail Sluys, 3-2-18.8; Howard Bryant, 2-2-16.5; Casey Sluys, 2-

2-16.0; Howard Bryant III, 0-4-02.0. OPEN W/J—SAN JOSE—SANC. 26-87-091—GROUP A-3—Jay Richmond, 6-1-42.8; Rob RegaladO, 4-

3-37.8; Bill Chandler, 4-3-36.7; Harry Slentz, 4-3-34.2; Bert Charley, 4-3-34.2; Mel Reeser, 3-4-41.0; Bob Thomas, 2-5-33.5; Nelson Hackett, 1-6-32.5.

GROUP A-4—Jim Morrow, 8-1-25.0; Dave Nakamoto, 6-2-30.0; Art Yount, 6-2-28.4; Gordon Brown, 4-3-23.9; Ron Thomas, 2-5-26.7; Ceres Perry, 2-5-23.2; Bob Chambers, 2-5-19.2; Wally Stevens, 0-7-14.2.

GROUP A-5—Steven Nakamoto, 5-0-29.2; Bob Uoyd, 4-1-31.6; George O'Brien, 2-3-22.0; Joe Kovach, 2-3-14.8; John Ortega, 1-4-20.0; Obie Winn, 1-4-19.6.

GROUP A-6—Glen Rains, 5-1-18.0; Chet Carter, 4-2-15.0; Glenn Jamieson, 3-2-18.8; Don Nuccio, 2-3-13.2; Tom Nakamoto, 1-4-14.0; Vince Eisma, 1-4-13.2.

GROUP W&J-2—Chuck Southern, 5-1-40.8; Paige Pennington, 4-2-47.9; Josephine Charley, 2-4-32.9; Susie Rains, 1-5-23.3.

GROUP W&J-3—Jon Canja, 7-0-30.0; Debbie Wilfon, 5-2-15.8; Silvio Modena, 5-2-14.1; Elsie Reeser, 4-3-15.4; Konnie Mosher, 3-4-12.9; Garrett Watson, 3-4-05.0; George Carrasco, 1-6-06.6.

GROUP W-1—Billie Sue Pennington, 11-1-72.0; Marisella Mauricio, 6-6-63.3; Marilyn Brown, 4-8-50.0; Genevieve Lavett, 3-9-44.1.

WALT FOREMAN OPEN W/J—SAN JOSE—SANC. 26-87-092-GROUP A-1—Walter Ray Williams Jr., 8-3-79.5; Jeff Williams, 8-3-77.5; Billie Sue Pennington, 6-6-67.0; Fred Lavett, 1-11-60.0.

GROUP A-2—Walt Robinson, 8-2-57.2; Walt Foreman, 5-3-56.2; Mel Roberts, 5-3-5.2; Bill Hines, 5-3-54.7; Jim Saudners, 3-4-54.2; Juke Basham, 3-4-48.8; Jack Fravel, 1-6-45.1; Thor Jensen, 1-6-42.0.

GROUP A-3—Ron Cook, 6-1-46.0; Jerry Keys, 5-2-44.8; Doyle Palmer, 4-3-46.0; George Wilfon, 4-3-45.4; Don Muenchow, 3-4-46.0; Dick King, 3-4-36.2; Mel Reeser, 2-5-41.1; Bill Chandler, 1-6-33.7.

GROUP A-4—Harry Slentz, 6-2-35.2; Jay Richmond, 5-3-33.2; Bert Charley, 4-3-34.8; Rob Regalado, 4-3-31.4; Al Alviso, 3-4-30.2; Bob Thomas, 3-4-29.7; Noel Guy, 3-4-25.4; Ron Thomas, 1-6-22.0.

GROUP A-5—Gordon Brown, 7-1-29.2; Dave Nakamoto, 6-2-33.2; Chuck Wenger, 5-2-24.2; Ceres Perry, 5-2-23.7; Bob Chambers, 3-4-19.1; Jim Morrow, 2-5-22.0; Mel Falcon, 1-6-09.7; Wally Stevens, 0-7-09.7.

GROUP A-6—Steven Nakamoto, 6-1-27.1; Frank Westbrook, 5-2-24.8; Joe Kovach, 5-2-18.2; Richard Robbins, 4-3-21.7; Joe Nakamoto, 3-4-24.2; Red Taylor, 3-4-19.1; Casey Sluys, 1-6-21.1; George O'Brien, 1-6-15.4.

GROUP A-7—Chet Carter, 4-0-23.0; Glen Rains, 2-2-19.0; Ernie Kim, 2-2-12.0; Tom Nakamoto, 1-3-12.0; Daniel Espino, 1-3-10.0.

GROUP WJ-1—Marilyn Brown, 4-0-52.0; Paige Pennington, 3-3-47.5; Josephine Charley, 2-2-32.5; Grace Wenger, 1-3-34.5; Genevieve Lavett, 0-4-34.5.

GROUP WJ-2—Justin Terry, 4-1-26.0; Jon Canja, 3-2-28.4; Susie Rains, 3-2-27.6; Gail Sluys, 2-3-27.6; Elsie Reeser, 2-3-15.6; B. J. Terry, 1-4-14.0.

GROUP WJ-3—Debbie Wilfon, 5-0-23.2; Ryan Crump, 4-1-13.6; George Carrasco, 3-2-06.0; Garrett Watson, 2-3-02.8; Aaron Murray, 1-4-06.8; Ryan Murray, 0-5-01.6.

DAVE STORCK OPEN W/J-YOLO-SANC. 26-87-093-GROUP A-1-Juke Basham, 7-1-53.0; Pete Manitone, 6-2-60.0; Gerald Hollman, 3-4-46.2; Emmett Schroeder, 3-4-44.5; Otis Hubbard, 3-4-41.1; Don Purdum, 3-4-39.1; Gary Dillon, 2-5-40.2; Bud Grisaffi, 2-5-39.1.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA—(Continued) GROUP A-2—Don Muenchow, 6-1-38.5; George Wilfon, 5-2-38.8; Mike Martinez, 5-2-34.5; Vern

Gosney, 4-3-36.5; Ralph Morrison, 3-4-36.0; Jim Long, 3-4-33.1; Bob Thomas, 1-6-27.7; Rob Regal ado, 1-6-26.5.

GROUP A-3—John Kincheloe, 7-1-28.7; Tom Burns, 6-2-31.2; Greg White, 4-3-30.8; Dwain Hettinger, 3-4-26.0; Jerry Smith, 3-4-25.7; Roy Deffner, 2-5-25.1; Mike Moreno, 2-5-20.8; Bob Chambers, 2-5-19.7.

GROUP A-4—Terry Wood, 7-0-30.0; Bill Terry, 5-2-30.8; Gordon Brown, 5-2-26.0; Victor Nicoli, 3-4-25.7; Leo Wanner, 3-4-23.7; Buck Gendron, 2-5-25.1; Bill Botelli, 2-5-18.5; Ceres Perry, 1-6-22.2.

GROUP A-5—Joe Novakovich, 6-1-24.2; Mike Yandei, 5-2-24.5; Chet Carter, 5-2-23.4; Bob Kincheloe, 4-3-22.5; Glen Rains, 3-4-18.5; Randy Daniel, 2-5-18.0; George Barth, 2-5-14.5; Steve Kleesberger, 1-6-13.1

GROUP A-6—Glenn Jamieson, 5-0-16.8; Ernie Kim, 3-2-13.6; Alex Yandei, 3-2-12.0; Bill Padgett, 3-2-07.2; Roger Curtis, 1-4-06.0; Floyd Olson, 0-5-02.8.

GROUP JUNIOR—Justin Terry, 6-1-32.8; Jon Canja, 4-2-32.3; B. J. Terry, 4-2-23.0; Brian Hodges, 2-3-16.0; Levi Wood, 1-4-08.8; Benjamin Wood, 0-5-03.2.

GROUP W-1—Theora Schroeder, 5-0-50.4; Marilyn Brown, 4-1-40.0; Susie Rains, 2-3-26.0; Gail Cook, 2-3-26.0; Becky Wood, 1-4-23.6; Joann Wanner, 1-4-18.8.

GROUP W-2—Debbie Wilfon, 4-0-23.0; June Kincheloe, 3-1-16.0; Janeen Curtis, 2-2-14.0; Mary Yandei, 1-3-13.5; Eve Olson, 0-4-04.5.

NCHPA FUND OPEN W/J-YOLO-SANC. 26-87-094—GROUP A-7—Theora Schroeder, 7-2-53.1; Marilyn Brown, 6-3-50.6; Otis Hubbard, 5-3-48.7; Doyle Palmer, 5-3-40.5; Don Purdum, 3-4-44.8; Gerald Hollman, 3-4-42.0; Mate McBride, 2-5-41.7; Bud Grisaffi, 0-7-27.1.

GROUP A-2—Mike Martinez, 6-1-39.7; Ralph Morrison, 5-2-35.1 ;l Jim Long, 5-2-34.5; Grace Wenger, 4-3-35.4; Lee Oliver, 3-4-42.0; Glenn Kelly, 3-4-32.2; Cert Charley, 2-5-30.0; Josephine Charley, 0-7-21.4.

GROUP A-3—John Kincheloe, 6-1-30.0; Gail Cook, 5-2-32.0; Mike Moreno, 4-3-32.0; Jerry Smith, 4-3-28.2; Greg White, 3-4-32.2; Tom Burns, 3-4-30.8; Dwain Hettinger, 2-5-23.1; Mel Long Sr., 1-6-21.1.

GROUP A-4—Ceres Perry,7-2-31.3; Chuck Wenger, 5-3-31.7; Gordon Brown, 5-3-29.7; Buck Gendron, 4-3-32.2; Bob Uoyd, 3-4-32.2; Bill Terry, 3-4-25.1; Terry Wood, 2-5-26.8; Susie Rains, 1-6-20.2.

GROUP A-5—Jon Canja, 6-0-29.3; Justin Terry, 5-1-40.0; B. J. Terry, 4-2-22.6; Bill Botelli, 3-3-20.0; Victor Nicoli, 2-4-17.6; Glen Rains, 1-5-12.6; Juen Kincheloe, 0-6-17.0.

GROUP A-6—Mike Yandei, 5-0-26.8; Bob Kincheloe, 3-2-24.0; Elmer Wilson, 3-2-16.4; Leo Wanner, 2-3-17.6; Mary Yandei, 1-4-11.2; Brian Hodges, 1-4-10.0.

GROUP A-7—Levi Wood, 5-1-07.6; Alex Yandei, 4-2-14.3; Janeen Curtis, 3-2-16.0; Bill Padgett, 2-3-05.6; Kaylene Yandei, 2-3-04.8; Roger Curtis, 0-5-03.2.

1988 WORLD HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION By VERDAN ZELMAR, W.T. Chairman

Plans for the August 1988 World Tournament at Pleasanton, California are on schedule. Motel and hotel accommodations are being finalized with prices ranging from $26.00 to $60.00. Complete details will be published in the Digest at a later date. We also plan to send a complete package of information to all NHPA Charters before the end of the year.

Our Recreational Vehicle (RV) Committee has finalized details for RV accommodations and will make space assignments upon receipt of an application and $20.00 deposit. This deposit will be refunded if reservations are cancelled seven (7) days in advance. Reservations will be on a first come, first serve basis and we will make every effort to honor your request within the limitations of our facility. The following accommodations are available at the Alameda County Fairground tournament site in downtown Pleas-anton:

1. 50 spaces water/sewer/elec $10.00 per day 2. 28 spaces water/elec 8.00 per day 3. 66 spaces water/sewer 8.00 per day 4. Unlimited self-contained 5.00 per day

Three (3) dump stations are available at the fairgrounds. Showers and restrooms are located in close proximity to the parking spaces.

Please make checks or money orders payable to: WORLD TOURNAMENT FUND. Mail check/money order and application to MARTHE DUNN, 3262 Vineyard Ave., #122, Pleasanton, CA 94566. For general information call Bill Brown (415) 462-2459 or Marthe (415) 462-4283.

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GRANDPA MISSED THE TOURNAMENT By STEWART SNYDER

This was to have been his favorite tournament of the year—marked on his August calendar, circled in red; courts nearby, forty-five minutes down the freeway, and little early-morning traffic. For weeks he looked forward to challenging and being challenged, to show that the oid pitching spirit was still pulsing with life (if not with accuracy).

Preparation filled the evening before. His trusty Allen shoes filed smooth on the holding side, spray painted afresh, both sides, and put away to carry. A checklist tallied—everything needed was there; a little snap lock box filled with scorekeeper quarters; an aspirin box with a couple pills; a bandage or two for that middle finger on his pitching hand; calipers and metal straightedge; a pick up stick to ease a troublesome back; a wiping cloth for clay-slippery shoes.

This preparation preceded lunch fixing and cool drink arranged. It'll be hot tomorrow on sun-filled courts; 100 plus today. Surely, tomorrow will be the same.

Evidence of heat, just revealed. An ornithologic indicator par excellence; a Robin plopped down on gravel and hop-hopped onto a garden pool-side rock, both wings draping to the ground to make known its discomfort from unaccustomed heat; edged cautiously to the pool, looking this way and that lest the neighbor's lurking torn cat be near. All this preceding a quick hop onto a foreplaced wading rock, then a quick dip down breast first and splash, splash; a quick uprising, then bottom down and a quick tail splash, splash—no cat showing on the horizon; this up-down splash-splash procedure repeated three times before flying away to sunbathe on the lawn.

Tomorrow is sure to be hot, as today. Our old horseshoe pitcher would wilt on sunbaked courts, wide-brim straw hat or not, and envy the cooling splash of yesterday's Robin.

In the kitchen a breakfast planned, laid out for quick preparation; oatmeal and raisins soaking; bacon and eggs; a hearty meal to last the pitching day.

Preparation almost completed; trousers and shirt of summer lightness; elastic supporter for right knee not to be forgotten—nothing's wrong with the knee—a bad pitching habit allows an occasional forward swung shoe to strike behind the knee with sanguinary results.

OK! Into bed by nine o'clock behind closed door; no interference from TV. Ten hour's sleep lay ahead to charge an aging battery. Ten o'clock, eleven, twelve. His Grandma's old windup clock strikes out dutifully the slow-passing hours.

The man's hungry! Maybe that's why he can't sleep. Down to the kitchen; a brown sugar sandwich and milk, then back to bed.

At one o'clock his wife tiptoed into her single bed, quietly, not to awaken the sleeping man. Three, four, five; the trusty old Seth Thomas exercised its prerogative to strike passing languid hours—it's not sleeping either.

Six forty-five, announced the alarm clock, needlessly, for he was not asleep, had not been asleep. His first sleepless night, ever; never before had occurrred such a malady. (Saw his doctor.)

Your body is maintaining too much fluid, said the expert (he didn't actually say "water on the brain"), but whatever he said didn't make the poor guy feel too good—these doctors! What else could a puzzled MD guess at—in low breath he murmured something to the wife about age!

Now back to getting ready, he staggered toward the kitchen enduring a heavy, dizzy head, grabbing onto furniture to stabilize the stride, and thought—"I'm in no shape to pitch horseshoes, let alone drive forty miles with safety. Back in bed, a guilty impulse surged harshly in thought of giving up; a call for ensuing shame. "No," he told himself, "I'm going to go anyway. I can keep score somehow, visit with friends." So, down to the kitchen again hanging on to first one object then another. "To hell with it," he insisted. "They can get along without me!" Back in bed—did he turn the fire out from under the oatmeal? Again back to the kitchen to verify all's well.

At nine o'clock friend wife stirred, "Aren't you going someplace today?" she asked. "No," he muttered and rolled over in bed, a thing he'd been doing for the last twelve hours.

Yes! they said, the pitching day was hot, so was competition. Could not the enfeebled condition that kept this old pitcher home be classed a blessing in disguise?

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