Bill Fullwider Directs The Dale Loranger Open

Doyle Park, June 1, 1997
Santa Rosa, CA
38 pitchers 


Next Tournament:The Charlie Nader Open. 6/21/1997. See you there!
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From the President, Ed Loranger:  
Dale Loranger is in his third year as a member of the Sonoma County
Horseshoe Club.  Dale posted an entering average of 1.6 % at the
age of 12.  Today at age 14, he carries an average in the high
50's.  Dale has twice won the "Most Improved Junior Average" award sponsored
by the Saunders family.  Improving more than 25% each year, Dale went from
1.6% to 31% ringers his first year, then up to the high 50% bracket in 1996.

Dale also Captured 2nd place in his first State tournament in
1995 and overwhelmed the field in the State Junior Class 'B' in 1996.
In a gripping playoff match, Dale showed unwaivering determination,
commitment and concentration to fend off his opponent -- earning the
Class 'B' State championship and an interview with Channel 50 News!

By the end of the 1996 tournament season, Dale had become a regular member
of the top groups.  Of special note,  Dale was the first-ever Junior
to win a 'Open' Sonoma County tournament.  To further his presence, Dale
repeated his feat one week later, winning the treasured 'Sonoma County
Championships' and the historic honor of having his name permanently
affixed to the perpetual trophy.  The burl-wood plaque hangs proudly
at our home.

We thank Dale for exercising professionalism and courtesy not typical
of a young man his age.  We are proud to have you as a member of the
Sonoma County Club!

-Ed Loranger

  We had good attendance (44).  The temperature was nice, about
70 Degrees at 10 AM, peaking to about 76 Degrees at 1:PM.  

We still need more raffle prizes, however Greg Ellisen again donated  
handcrafted wood toolboxes, a birdhouse etc.  Thanks Greg!  Some
members are doing MORE than their share.  Once again, let's all pitch
in and even out the contributions.  

I want to thank Bill Fullwider for doing an outstanding job as tournament
director!  Bill was well organized, and having a computer at home, used
our webpage effectively -- downloading tournament information.  Bill,
excellent Job and hope you can do it again!  Thankyou Very Much!


(The following typed by Ed L. for Bill)
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From the Tournament Director, Bill Fulwider:

 I would like to welcome you all to the Dale Loranger Open. 


<Pledge>

<moment of silence>

<above message about Dale paraphrased>

<Other information as received from Bill>

We'll be having 3 morning groups of 8 players, 2 afternoon groups of 8,

and 1 afternoon group of 4.

and all games will be 40 shoes.  Playoffs are 20 shoes.



Good Luck to everyone!  Let's play Horseshoes!