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The Ringer June, 2016
From Texas State Doubles Tournament Director Polly Murphy
Despite the heavy rains, flooding, and nearby tornados on Friday, it
turned out to be a good day on Saturday for some friendly horseshoe
compe��on. We had 5 classes at this year’s event with some really
good compe��on this year. All classes with the excep�on of
A-Class had �es that put teams in playoffs. Wow!
Congratula�ons to our Tournament Champion Team as well as our
Class Champion Teams:
Tournament Champions: Jack — Cathy Richards Won 6 Lost 0
Class B Champions: Greg Parra – Nico Parra Won 6 Lost 1
Class C Champions: Greg Gibson – Duke Hampton Won 4 Lost 2
Class D Champions: Jerry Wallace – Dus�n Way Won 5 Lost 1
Class E Champions: Cody Ashmore – David Siepert Won 5 Lost 1
TEXAS STATE DOUBLES TOURNAMENT @ DENISION
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From The Kitchen Table of Your Editor, Art Ullom
Well, here it is. My very first edi�on of The Ringer. I hope you like it!
But, whether you do or not, please give me feedback. If you really like
everything, that’s GREAT! However, if there’s things you DON’T LIKE,
well, I need to know that too!
I guess I should tell you a li>le bit about myself. I grew up in South
Dakota where horseshoe has been in our family for genera�ons. My
Dad, Jim Ullom, was an avid (& talented) horseshoe pitcher since he
was a kid. His Uncle Glen used to take him down to the City Park
when he was a teenager where Glen would lure other pitchers into a
match for a quarter with him & my Dad, the “Kid”. They would nearly
always win the match and the money! When I turned 14 years old, my
Dad added me to his League Horseshoe team which generally win 1st
Place. I found out quickly that I loved pitching horseshoes! Of course,
it didn’t hurt that we would stop at the A & W for hamburgers (or
mul�ple burgers in my case) and A&W Root Beer. Great memories!
In 1972, I completed my service with the U.S. Army and took a job in
Grapeland, TX. While in Grapeland, I was instrumental in organizing
the Open Shoe Horseshoe Club. Our Club grew to over 20 pitchers and
we hosted a THPA tournament every year for several years. I’m sure
some of you remember coming to Grapeland & having a good �me at
our tournaments! Somewhere along the line with work & kids I got
away from pitching around 1980. My job took me to Indiana in 1987
and I got back on the courts up there in the early 90’s. In 2014 I
re�red from work & we moved back to Texas.
Some of you may wonder, why on earth would I take on the THPA
Editor’s job as it takes a lot of �me. Mainly, I want to “give back” to
the Horseshoe community. I’ve spent a lot of years pitching
horseshoe, but like a lot of us, have had limited �me to do more than
pitch. I also enjoy wri�ng “stuff” and working with computers, so I
decided to give it a go. So, here I am, and I hope you enjoy….
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Le"er from the President, Brooks Symank
This past winter, I surveyed a number of tournament directors and
random THPA members to develop a list of membership concerns. At
the Winter Mee�ng, members completed a T-Sort to priori�ze
concerns. Hopefully, this will give us some direc�on in developing
common goals to improve our organiza�on.
This exercise did in fact work. Our top concerns were: 1) too many
tournaments ( specially on the same date), 2) the website, and 3)
declining membership. I would like to address each of these
individually.
First, too many tournaments (especially on the same date). I think our
main concern here involves tournament par�cipa�on. One example
given was that individuals would like to par�cipate in other
tournaments but usually go to the closest one to save on travel and to
support local clubs. Tournaments tend to compete against each other
when scheduled on the same date. Hopefully, the change made at the
Winter Mee�ng to re-instate the” 200 Mile” rule for 2017 will help
keep tournaments from compe�ng with each other for par�cipants. If
this causes larger tournaments, it should make classes more
compe��ve.
Second, the website. I think everyone knows that Wayne works really
hard to keep the website current and useful. We also have become
more dependent on it for current and up to date informa�on about
THPA news, tournament sign-up, tournament results, and other
informa�on. As technology con�nually advances, old technology
becomes obsolete very quickly and our technology has not been
updated in several years. We have authorized Wayne to look into
possible website upgrades to present to the board for considera�on.
Please be pa�ent because we want to make an informed decision.
Thirdly, declining membership. This is not an issue that is unique to
Texas, but is a na�onal issue. NHPA membership has declined from
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Le"er from the President (Cont’d)
over 14,000 in 1992 to just over 7000 in 2014. Texas membership
trends have basically mirrored NHPA trends over the same �me
period. We all need to welcome new members and always do our
best to make our sport fun and compe��ve. Our membership is
actually up a li>le bit this year, but this is an area that we need to
con�nually address.
I would like to thank all of those that give their �me and effort into
trying to improve our organiza�on and sport. My number one goal is
to strengthen rela�onships and improve compe��on. See you at the
pits.
Reported, Seen, or Overheard
One of my goals with The Ringer is to get more comments, feedback,
sugges�ons, pictures, stories, and anecdotes from the THPA Members,
Tournament Directors, and Officers. With your help, this Publica�on
can be more than repor�ng Tournament Results, Lis�ng the schedule,
etc etc. While those things are important, there’s nothing be>er than
quotes, thoughts, comments, opinions etc from YOU, the Members!
When I go to the tournaments I take pictures and I intend to publish at
least ONE picture from each tournament. If everybody sends me a lot
of pictures, ar�cles, and other stuff and I have too much to publish—
well I’ll cross that bridge if and when it happens!! So—here goes!
Janell Berry, Tourna-
ment Director for the
Kilgore Oil Classic on
March 19th. Working
hard and freezing on a
really cold day. Re-
gardless, the tourna-
ment went off without
a hitch!
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Heavy Rains just days
before the Tourna-
ment almost washed
out the McKinney Clas-
sic. The members
worked really hard to
bring in new sand and
the Courts ended up
being in GREAT SHAPE!
From 2nd Vice President Ed Posey:
Debra Odum qualified for the Hall Of Fame Invita�onal in Wentzville, MO on
April 30th as she was one of the top 16 to In the 30 Q. Class to accept the
invita�on. Unfortunately she dislocated her ribs prior to the tournament and
was unable to par�cipate. Debra told me she was very honored to be select-
ed for the Event even though she couldn’t pitch. To receive an invita�on, a
pitcher has to be in the Top 100 Men (40 Ft), Top 50 Women, or Top 50 El-
ders in the Na�onal NHPA Standings. Receiving Invita�ons this year were:
Top 100 Mens 40 Ft: #100 Brooks Symank, #72 Jeff Finke, #63 Ed Posey
Top 50 Womens: #15 Doris Hieden, #8 Debra Odum
Top 50 Elders: No current THPA Members
Of these Texas Invitees, only Debra Odum qualified for the Tournament
From Editor Art Ullom:
My apologies for this edi�on of The Ringer stretching to 28 pages.
There is a lot of informa�on to pass on to everyone and a lot of good
material sent in by a lot of par�cipants. I’m sure The Ringer will be
shorter next �me! Thanks to everyone who contributed informa�on!
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Candidate for First Vice President—Coyce Allen
I, Coyce Allen would like to announce my candidacy for the posi�on of
THPA First Vice President. The posi�on is currently responsible for
providing assistance to individuals and/or groups that are interested in
establishing new clubs and pitching facili�es all across Texas.
During my 32 years as a member of the THPA I have served as
Tournament Director the past twenty years, on the THPA’s Rules/
Advisory Commi>ee the past twelve years, and President for the 2014
and 2015 seasons. In addi�on, I have served as the NHPA Regional
Director for the past five years and currently a member of the NHPA’s
Rules Commi>ee. The experience gained from being directly involved
with the development and construc�on of the facili�es at Kilo Bay,
Carrollton, Li>le Elm and Chandler will be advantageous to fulfilling the
requirements of the posi�on.
Your support will be greatly appreciated, and I would consider it to be
an honor to serve our membership as a member of this Execu�ve
Council.
Thank You,
Coyce Allen
THPA Officer Posi0ons Up for Elec0on in 2016
We have 4 posi�ons up for elec�on this year. Bill Campbell is the
incumbent Secretary/Treasurer and is a candidate for re-elec�on to
that posi�on. Art Ullom is the incumbent 5th Vice President/Editor and
is a candidate for re-elec�on for that posi�on. The 3rd Vice President
posi�on is currently open and Bryanna Beusch and Wayne Callicoa>e
have both submi>ed their resumes and have announced they are
candidates for the 3rd Vice President posi�on. The 1st Vice President
posi�on was also unfilled this past year. Coyce Allen has submi>ed his
resume and announced his candidancy for the 1st Vice President
posi�on.
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Candidate for 3rd Vice President - Bryanna Beusch
My name is Bryanna Beusch and I am interested in running for the 3rd
Vice President posi�on with the THPA for the next 4 years. I have
assisted the Gun Barrel Tournament Director for the past 2 years, and
just recently became Tournament Director for the Tri-County
Horseshoe Club in Buffalo, TX. I enjoy the sport and love the people I
have met like a second family. Horseshoes has become a big part of
both my life and my family’s life. To become the State Director for
the THPA would be a big accomplishment for something I enjoy and
love doing. In becoming the THPA 3rd Vice President, I will do
everything I can to promote horseshoes and the THPA in everything I
do.
Thank you,
Bryanna Beusch
Candidate for 3rd Vice President—Wayne Callicoa"e
To All THPA Members:
I am submiUng my name for the office of 3Rd
VP of THPA (State
Tournament Director). I have been tournament director of Greater
Houston Horseshoe Pitchers Associa�on since about 2000 and was the
first to use HSMaster in Texas and have been instrumental in geUng
other Tournament Directors using HSMaster and training them.
Con�nue to help other TD’s in solving problems with HSMaster. I have
the �me and knowledge to serve you as State Tournament Director.
Thank You.
Wayne Callicoa>e
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TD NAME EMAIL & STREET
CITY & PHONE ADDRESS
Amarillo Ivy Gowdy [email protected]
806-570-4514 1718 S. Polk, Amarillo, TX 79102
Arlington Tom Pritche> tompritche>[email protected]
817-219-5217 2718 Terrace CT, Granbury, TX 76048
Borger Roger Lewis [email protected]
806-273-2903 202 Brush, Borger, TX 79007
Bryan Doris Hieden [email protected]
979-204-1713 2103 CR 327, Caldwell, TX 77836
Buffalo Bryanna Beusch [email protected]
903-373-3253 PO Box 807, Buffalo, TX 75831
Cameron Virlene Straley [email protected]
512-508-6622 1503 Wroxton Way, Round Rock TX 78664
Chandler Nikole Tyner [email protected]
903-570-3595 PO Box 187, Chandler, TX 75758
Denison Chris Callihan [email protected]
405-365-4288 613-B Grayson, Po>sboro, TX 75076
Dumas Terry Craigmiles [email protected]
806-935-3413 206 Pine, Dumas, TX 79029
East Bernard B.J. Englehardt [email protected]
832-818-3879 9402 Union St., Needville, TX 77461
Gun Barrel City Kyle Beusch [email protected]
903-373-3311 PO Box 807, Buffalo, TX 75831
Houston Wayne Callicoa>e wayne.callicoa>[email protected]
281-844-4828 5110 Huepers St, Alvin, TX 77511
THPA TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS
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TD NAME EMAIL & STREET
CITY & PHONE ADDRESS
Kilgore Janell Berry [email protected]
903-790-5255 5699 PR 2231, Gilmer, TX 75645
Li8le Elm Coyce Allen [email protected]
817-819-5788 2640 Greyhawk Dr, Li>le Elm, TX 75068
Li8lefield Teresa Mitchell [email protected]
806-385-3286 119 East 19th St, Li>lefield, TX 79339
McKinney Jus�n Smith jus�[email protected]
214-789-5941 1612 Haddock St, McKinney, TX 75069
San Antonio Duke Carlisle mdsystemsllc@a>.net
210-394-1894 135 Cornish, San Antonio, TX 78223
Snyder Raymond Holdridge N/A
325-573-2782 2935 Pleasant Hill Rd, Snyder, TX 79549
Waco LaVerne Wilcox [email protected]
254-640-0380 8009 Davis Blvd, Apt 1213,
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
THPA TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS
From Secretary/Treasurer Bill Campbell
As of April 30th, we have 290 PAID THPA Members!! We are well on
our way to exceed our 2015 Membership of 308 THPA Members!
Another Note from Your Editor
I wasn’t able to fit any of the Top Ten Lists into this Edi�on of The
Ringer, but I will publish them in the next Edi�on which will be the
August Issue.
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2016 THPA SCHEDULE
DATE TOURNAMENT LOCATION
Feb 13 Houston Classic Houston
Feb 20 OPEN
Feb 27 OPEN
Mar 5 Willie Rutledge Classic Buffalo
Mar 12 Iron Benders Classic Arlington
Mar 12 Kramer Classic East Bernard
Mar 19 Kilgore Oil Classic Kilgore
Mar 19 Shamrock Classic San Antonio
Mar 26 Easter Open
April 2 Budlight Classic Waco
April 9 Chandler Classic Chandler
April 9 Bluebonne> Classic Bryan
April 16 Cameron Classic Cameron
April 23 Ed McFarland Classic Houston
April 23 McKinney Classic McKinney
April 30 THPA STATE DOUBLES Denison
May 7 Paul Kennedy Classic Buffalo
May 14 Duncan Classic Snyder
May 14 Farmers Classic East Bernard
May 14 TX/OK Shootout Ardmore, OK
May 21 Tornado Classic Li>le Elm
May 21 Route 66 Classic Amarillo
May 21 Terry Applegate Classic Kilgore
May 28 Memorial Weekend Open
June 4 Jimmy Bryant Classic Waco
June 4 Alamo City Classic (was May 7th
) San Antonio
June 11 Black Gold Classic Houston
June 11 Doggie Days Classic Dumas
June 11 Summer Classic Li>le Elm
June 18 Coke Bowker Classic Arlington
June 18 South Central Blaze Bryan
June 18 Boomtown Shootout Borger
June 25 Steve Layne Classic Cameron
June 25 Ba>le of Waterloo Denison
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2016 THPA SCHEDULE (CONT’D)
DATE TOURNAMENT LOCATION
July 2 4th
of July Weekend Open
July 9 Gun Barrel City Shootout Gun Barrel City
July 15 Friday Night Lights Kilgore
July 16 Heart of Chandler Chandler
July 16 Cactus Classic Dumas
July 23 Open – World Tournament Open
July 30 Open – World Tournament Open
Aug 6 Open (Brazos Doubles Cancelled) Open
Aug 13 McKinney Classic II McKinney
Aug 13 Windmill Classic Li>lefield
Aug 13 Tom Hasle> Classic San Antonio
Aug 19 Friday Night Heat Beater Kilgore
Aug 20 Charlie Posey Classic Arlington
Aug 20 Riverside Classic East Bernard
Aug 20 Jeb Cornelius Doubles Borger
Aug 27 STATE HI/LO DOUBLES Waco
Sept 3 Labor Day Open
Sept 10 Cameron Fall Classic Cameron
Sept 10 Wildcat Classic Li>lefield
Sept 10 Li>le Elm Fall Classic Li>le Elm
Sept 17 Lone Star Shootout Buffalo
Sept 24 Joe Sullins Classic Houston
Sept 24 Snyder Fall Classic Snyder
Sept 30-Oct 1 STATE SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP Bryan
Oct 8 Gun Barrel Classic Gun Barrel City
Oct 15 Chandler Challenge Chandler
Oct 22 City of Stars Classic Kilgore
Oct 22 Layman Gullet Denison
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BUFFALO TEXAS Presents
THE BUFFALO STAMPEDE Sept 16, 2016 (Friday Only)
Non-Sanctioned Hi-Low Draw Doubles $5,000 PAY OUT
$35 Entry Fee Includes Friday Night Meal Lunch on Saturday and a T-shirt
Contact Ron Murphy (903) 536-2626
Or Request Entry Forms @ [email protected]
& LONESTAR SHOOTOUT
HORSESHOE TOUR EVENT SEPT. 17th & 18th
NHPA SANCTIONED EVENT
Contact Ron Taylor (803) 412-8226 thehorseshoetour.com
Host Hotel: Hampton Inn (903) 322-2223
Buffalosuites.hamptoninn.com (Ask for Horseshoe Pitcher rates - $99.00)
FREE HOT BREAKFAST INCLUDED
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Buffalo Stampede Horseshoe Tournament
Entry Form DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS 09/07/2016
Name_____________________________________ 30ft 40ft Address______________________________________________ City__________________________ State______ Zip_________ Phone___________________ Email______________________ NHPA#________________ NATSTATS Ringer %____________ I certify that the above information is accurate and complete and agree to abide by the NHPA & HP Pro Tour Rules of Membership conduct. Signature___________________________ Date_____________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Buffalo Stampede INCLUDES FREE T-SHIRT
PLEASE CIRCLE
POCKET: YES or NO SIZE: S M L XL 2X 3X ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Buffalo Stampede / Lonestar Shootout Stampede Entry Fee $35.00 ________________
Pro 40 Ft. (40% & above) $75.00 ________________
Pro 30 Ft. (40% & above) $75.00 ________________
Open Division (Less than 40%) $35.00 ________________
TOTAL: ________________
Club web-site is www.tri-countyhorseshoes.com
Please make check payable to: T.C.HC.C.
MAIL TO: PO BOX 221, OAKWOOD, TX 75855
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Waco Budlight Classic
April 6, 2016
CLASS A-30 W-L R% CLASS A-40 W-L R%
1. Ed Arionus 7-1 67.50 1. Frank Bator 6-1 45.49
2. Gary Whalen 7-2 57.42 2. Brooks Symank 5-2 53.52
3. Gene Meyer 6-2 64.20 3. Willie Rutledge 3-3 51.67
4. Danny Pa>erson 3-4 58.57 4. Marcus Owens 3-3 47.54
5. Welby Simpson 3-4 52.43 5. Ed Posey 3-3 41.67
6. Tommy Valenta 2-5 52.82 6. Duke Carlisle 2-4 31.25
7. Duck Engelhardt 2-5 50.36 7. Jay Ray 0-6 34.58
8. Ed Harris 0-7 39.79
CLASS B-30 W-L R% CLASS B-40 W-L R%
1. Cathy Richards 7-1 52.19 1. Roy Eakins 7-2 42.22
2. Oscar Talamantez 6-2 62.19 2. Terry Day 5-3 42.50
3. Virlene Straley 4-3 46.07 3. Greg Parra 5-3 38.13
4. Will Wade 4-3 45.36 4. Isaac Nelson 4-3 40.71
5. Ronnie Howard 3-4 51.79 5. Alfred (Buddy) Knopp 4-3 26.07
6. Lori Sorrell 2-5 45.71 6. Donny Hegefeld 3-4 30.71
7. Julie Grigar 2-5 45.00 7. Coyce Allen 2-5 32.14
8. Pat Garcia 1-6 41.43 8. Dane Yovino 0-7 21.07
CLASS C-30 W-L R% CLASS C-40 W-L R%
1. Donna Thomason 7-0 46.07 1. Nico Parra 7-0 45.36
2. Nelda Dodson 6-1 41.79 2. Mike Barton 5-2 37.68
3. Tandi Thomason-Dean 4-3 33.93 3. Bruce Hinze 4-3 30.36
4. Elaine Cha>erly 3-4 39.64 4. Dennis Withrow 4-3 27.14
5. Ken Alligood 3-4 38.93 5. Valen�n Canales 3-4 40.49
6. Bob O'Conner 3-4 25.36 6. Dus�n Way 2-5 31.07
7. Luke Ray 1-6 31.07 7. Jackie Taylor 2-5 26.79
8. Lee Wiemken 1-6 28.21 8. Clayton Afinowicz 1-6 25.71
CLASS D-30 W-L R% CLASS D-40 W-L R%
1. Rickey Afinowicz 6-0 46.67 1. Garland Bailey 6-1 33.21
2. Carolyn Hulen 4-2 29.17 2. Leslie Sharp 5-2 33.21
3. Melissa Slack 3-3 32.50 3. Cody Ashmore 5-2 33.10
4. Janice S�mmel-Beltran 3-3 18.75 4. Allen Layman 4-3 22.50
5. Ivy Gowdy 2-4 26.25 5. Jeff Henkes 3-4 28.57
Dee Wells 2-4 25.83 6. Pablo Arroyo 2-5 21.07
Joyce McGee 1-5 21.25 7. T.P. Holt 2-5 17.96
8. Kyle Beusch 1-6 17.14
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Waco Budlight Classic Cont’d
April 6, 2016
MIXED CLASS F W-L R% CLASS E-40 W-L R%
1. David White 6.5-1.5 29.64 1. Robert Page 5-1 28.75
2. Earl Royal 6.5-1.5 28.52 2. Jason Maupin 4-2 20.83
3. Mitch Hanson 4-3 35.00 3. Ronnie Wegwerth 3-3 29.58
4. Mike Zamora 4-3 28.87 4. Ken White 3-3 20.83
5. Charlie Wise 3-4 11.79 5. Ines Arroyo 3-3 17.92
6. Dick Van Hooser 2-5 19.64 6. William Whitlock 2-4 17.08
7. John Straley 2-5 17.86 7. Tony Ritchie 1-5 15.83
8. Paul Godwin 1-6 17.50
MIXED CLASS G W-L R% MIXED CLASS H W-L R%
1. Ted Vitale Sr 5-1 21.67 1. Brian Vinson 7-0 10.36
2. Jimmy Bryant 4-2 22.92 2. Mark Slack 5-2 8.21
3. Johnny Blackwell 3-3 17.50 3. Randy Mitchell 4-3 12.86
4. Fred Jurik 3-3 15.83 4. Jason Neighbors 4-3 6.43
5. Gaylin Grant 3-3 10.83 5. Jake Beltran 3-4 8.21
6. David Greer 3-3 9.17 6. Sco> Gibson 3-4 4.58
7. Jerry Sorrell 0-6 6.67 7. Beverly Ohlhausen 1-6 5.99
8. Jack Van Hooser 1-6 4.29
Chandler Classic
April 9, 2016
CLASS A MIXED W-L R% CLASS B MIXED W-L R%
1. Gary Whalen 6-0 52.08 1. Coyce Allen 6-0 32.92
2. Will Wade 5-1 54.58 2. Dus�n Way 4-2 33.75
3. Ed Harris 3-3 39.17 3. Gerald Chapa 4-2 26.67
4. Jeff Ratcliff 3-3 33.75 4. Mike Barton 2-4 25.42
5. Chris�na Holland 2-4 37.08 5. George A. Hogue 2-4 22.50
6. Elaine Cha>erly 2-4 35.83 6. Kyle Beusch 2-4 19.17
7. Eleno Rios Garcia 0-6 29.17 7. Danny Berry 1-5 16.67
CLASS C MIXED W-L R%
1. Gaylin Grant 5-2 14.29
2. Jason Neighbors 4-3 12.50
3. James Hicks 3-3 16.67
4. Jimmy Hicks 1-5 6.25
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Bryan Bluebonnet Classic
April 9, 2016
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Reported by Doris Hieden CLASS B-40
High Ringer Pct in Class A-40 was a �e Pos Name W-L R%
between Willie Rutledge & Jeff Finke 1. Jerry Woodworth 5-1 25.42
at 55%. 2. Ricky Whisenhunt 4-2 14.58
3. Albino Herrera 3-3 27.08
High Ringer Pct in Class A-30 was 4. Marc Stout 3-3 20.83
Gene Meyer at 72% 5. Jason Maupin 2-4 20.00
6. Todd Hannath 2-4 17.50
7. Wayne Callicoa>e 2-4 12.92
CLASS A-30 CLASS B-30
Pos Name W-L R% Pos Name W-L R%
1. Gene Meyer 4-0 67.50 1. Karen Stout 5-0 31.60
2. Johnny Wesley 3-1 56.00 2. Laurie Davis 4-1 28.00
3. Tommy Valenta 2-2 51.00 3. Valerie O> 2-3 23.60
4. Lori Finke 1-3 42.50 4. Charlie Wise 2-3 18.00
5. Virlene Straley 0-4 49.50 5. Janice S�mmel Bel-
tran
1-4 20.80
6. Dick Van Hooser 1-4 20.00
CLASS A-40 CLASS C MIXED
Pos Name W-L R% Pos Name W-L R%
1. Willie Rutledge 6-1 49.29 1. Robert Madkins 5-1 17.92
2. Jeff Finke 5-2 47.14 2. John Straley 5-2 16.43
3. Bill Campbell 4-2 38.33 3. Salome Zuniga 4-2 13.33
4. Frank (Bubba) Frieda 2-4 33.33 4. Jake Beltran 1-4 9.50
5. Sco> Turner 2-4 34.17 5. Jack Van Hooser 1-4 3.50
6. Dane Yovino 2-4 29.58 6. Arron Whisenhunt 1-4 4.00
7. Timothy Seay 1-5 32.92
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Cameron Classic
April 16, 2016
CLASS A W-L R% CLASS E W-L R%
1. Ed Arionus 5-0 64.00 1. Pablo Arroyo 7-0 32.50
2. Tommy Valenta 4-1 62.40 2. Eric Foster 5-2 25.00
3. Danny Pa>erson 3-2 58.00 3. Cody Ashmore 4-3 30.00
4. Gene Meyer 2-3 63.20 4. Ronnie Wegwerth 3-4 22.86
5. Dee King 1-4 44.80 5. Jerry Woodworth 3-4 19.64
6. Jeff Finke 0-5 45.20 6. T. P. Holt 2-5 19.64
7. Bruce Hinze 2-5 21.07
8. Andy Layne 2-5 17.86
CLASS B W-L R% CLASS F W-L R%
1. Holly Mar�n 5-0 47.20 1. Frank Llanas 6-1 25.00
2. Jerry Hickenbo>om 3-2 49.20 2. John Straley 5-2 21.43
3. Cur�s Burson 3-2 46.00 3. Ines Arroyo 4-2 26.25
4. Julie Grigar 2-3 49.20 4. Jason Maupin 3-3 17.08
5. Will Wade 1-4 43.20 5. Troy Pehl 3-3 22.92
6. Pat Garcia 1-4 39.20 6. Paul Godwin 1-5 19.17
7. Charlie Wise 0-6 17.08
CLASS C W-L R% CLASS G W-L R%
1. Lori Finke 7-0 53.57 1. Jason Neighbors 4-1 15.20
2. Jay Ray 5-2 46.43 2. Kenneth Kerlin 3-2 18.40
3. Bill Campbell 4-3 43.21 3. Gaylin Grant 3-2 12.40
4. Tammy A. Lindsey-Pehl 4-3 38.93 4. Jake Beltran 2.5-2.5 9.00
5. Isaac Nelson 3-4 42.86 5. Jesse Gonzales 2-3 11.20
6. Rickey Afinowicz 2-5 36.43 6. Beau Smith Sr. 0.5-4.5 18.00
7. Nelda Dodson 2-5 32.50
8. Ken Alligood 1-6 35.71
CLASS D W-L R%
1. Dus�n Way 6-1 33.57
2. Sco> Turner 5-2 32.86
3. Manuel Ibarra 4-3 30.00
4. Valen�n Canales 4-3 28.57
5. Anthony Layne 4-3 28.93
6. Luke Ray 2-5 27.86
7. James Miller 2-5 25.36
8. Janice S�mmel Beltran 1-6 30.36
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McKinney Classic
April 23, 2016
CLASS A-MIXED W-L R% CLASS B-MIXED W-L R%
1. Gary Whalen 7-1 55.63 1. Nico Parra 6-0 46.67
2. Ed Posey 6-2 57.50 2. Mar�n Ba>s 4-2 45.83
3. David Orban 6-2 54.06 3. Greg Gibson 4-2 34.58
4. Ronnie Howard 5-3 55.00 4. Greg Parra 2-4 30.00
5. Ed Harris 4-4 39.38 5. Coyce Allen 2-4 29.17
6. Cathy Richards 4-4 53.13 6. Larry Lee 2-4 22.08
7. Willie Rutledge 3-5 43.13 7. Bill Winfrey 1-5 18.33
8. Will Wade 1-7 35.00
9. Jus�n Smith 0-8 19.06
CLASS C-MIXED W-L R% CLASS D-MIXED W-L R%
1. Dee Wells 6-0 40.00 Ken White 4-1 25.50
2. Marvin Hanson 4-2 32.08 Randy L. Johnson 3-2 21.00
3. Jim Ince 3-3 30.00 Gary Hard 2-3 19.12
4. Art Ullom 2-4 30.42 Mike Zamora 2-3 18.00
5. Mitch Hanson 2-4 20.83 Joyce McGee 2-3 17.16
6. Jus�n Smith 2-4 17.92 Tom Malaise 2-3 16.50
7. Allen Layman 2-4 15.83
CLASS E-MIXED W-L R%
1. Jason Neighbors 5-1 14.33
2. Gaylin Grant 4-2 13.67
3. Kaitlyn White 2-4 3.67
4. Tony Richey 1-5 19.00
Denison State Doubles Tournament
April 23, 2016
Class A Team W-L R%
1. Jack Richards - Cathy Richards 6-0 51.9
2. Doris Hieden - Bill Campbell 4-2 46.1
3. Danny Pa>erson - TP Holt 4-2 38.9
4. Will Wade - Jimmy Fleet 3-3 39.4
5. Ed Posey - Pete Wheeler 2-4 29.7
6. Willie Rutledge - Dee Wells 1-5 35.3
7. Ed Harris - Ronnie Howard 1-5 30.3
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Class B Team W-L R%
1. Greg Parra - Nico Parra 6-1 39.3
2. Valen�n Canales - Mike Barton 5-2 33.1
3. Ivy Gowdy - Carolyn Hulen 4-2 29.1
4. Donny Hegefeld - Ronnie Wegwerth 3-3 25.3
5. Coyce Allen - Gary Hard 2-4 28.3
6. Brooks Symank - Ryan Ullom 1-5 30.0
7. Danny Berry - George A Hogue 1-5 23.9
Class C Team W-L R%
1. Greg Gibson - Duke Hampton 4-2 31.1
2. Elaine Cha>erly - Ed Cha>erly 4-3 31.0
3. Marvin Hanson - Mitch Hanson 3-3 25.8
4. Pablo Arroyo - Ines Arroyo 2-3 28.0
5. Allen Layman - Ricky Doty 2-3 26.7
6. Kyle Beusch - Bryanna Beusch 2-3 23.7
Class D Team W-L R%
1. Jerry Wallace - Dus�n Way 5-1 27.8
2. Jus�n Smith - Mike Zamora 4-2 27.8
3. Chuck Hunter - Deen Jackson 3-2 40.7
4. Randy Johnson - Bob O'Connor 3-2 23.7
5. Ronnie Wolf - Colton Wolf 1-4 17.0
6. Joyce Mcgee - Kirk Boudreaux 0-5 18.3
Class E Team W-L R%
1. Cody Ashmore - David Siepert 5-1 31.4
2. Derren Traweek - Teresa Traweek 5-2 23.6
3. Art Ullom - Kaitlyn White 4-2 18.4
4. Jason Maupin - Brian Vinson 2-3 13.0
5. Nicky Henry - Roger Flinn 1-4 13.7
6. Jason Neighbors - Beau Smith Sr. 0-5 10.3
Denison State Doubles Tournament (Cont’d)
April 23, 2016
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Buffalo Paul Kennedy Classic
May 7, 2016
CLASS A-40 W-L R% CLASS A-30 W-L R%
1 Bill Campbell 5-1 47.08 1 Doris Hieden 5-0 68.00
2 Willie Rutledge 4-2 42.08 2 Gary Whalen 4-1 59.00
3 Jeff Ratcliff 3-3 50.83 3 David Orban 3-2 52.50
4 Donnie Kirkland 3-3 44.58 4 Will Wade 2-3 51.00
5 Jay Ray 3-3 31.67 5 Virlene Straley 1-4 43.00
6 Frank Bator 2-4 35.42 6 Ed Harris 0-5 12.00
7 Bud Dodson 1-5 32.50
CLASS B-40 W-L R% CLASS B-30 W-L R%
1 Terry Day 6-0 46.67 1 Nelda Dodson 5-2 43.18
2 Isaac Nelson 4-2 41.25 2 Richard A. Johnson 4-3 43.08
3 Timothy Seay 3-3 32.08 3 Elaine Cha>erly 3-3 38.93
4 Nicholas Pigman 2-4 33.75 4 Pa>y White 3-3 38.33
5 Mike Barton 2-4 30.83 5 Ken Alligood 3-3 37.92
6 Dane Yovino 2-4 30.42 6 Donna Massey 2-4 45.00
7 Dus�n Way 2-4 29.17 7 Lee Wiemken 2-4 34.17
CLASS C-40 W-L R% CLASS C-30 W-L R%
Marvin Hanson 5-0 41.00 1 Luke Ray 6-1 32.50
1 John Humphries 3-2 25.00 2 Dee Wells 4-2 36.36
2 Jim Ince 2-3 27.00 3 Jan S�mmel-Beltran 4-2 33.64
3 Robert Page 2-3 25.50 4 Charlie Wise 2-3 19.00
4 Garland Bailey 2-3 23.00 5 Stacey Sharp 1-4 8.00
5 Kyle Beusch 1-4 15.50 6 Dick VanHooser 0-5 20.50
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CLASS D-40 W-L R% CLASS F-MIXED W-L R%
1 Mike Zamora 5-0 26.00 1 Rev Neighbors 6-0 13.33
2 Mitch Hanson 4-1 26.50 2 Stoney Pierce 5-1 15.83
3 Chuck Hunter 2-3 21.50 3 Jake Beltran 4-2 12.08
4 Erik Foster 2-3 20.00 4 Mike Legget 3-3 7.08
5 Garry Sharp 1-4 16.50 5 Jack VanHooser 1-5 5.00
6 John Straley 1-4 11.00 6 Pfreston Beusch 1-5 3.75
7 Crowley Pierce 1-5 1.67
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Buffalo Paul Kennedy Classic (Cont’d)
May 7, 2016
CLASS E-40 W-L R%
1 Kevin Hanson 5-1 23.75
2 Robert Madkins 4-2 19.58
3 Fred Jurik 4-2 19.58
4 Jim Holmes 3-3 15.00
5 Jason Neighbors 3-3 11.67
6 Wayne Callicoa>e 2-4 8.33
7 Jeff Su>on 0-6 5.00
East Bernard Farmers Classic
May 14, 2016
CLASS A W-L R% CLASS B W-L R%
Gene Meyer 5-0 65.60 1 Ricky Whisenhunt 5-2 48.46
Julie Grigar 3-2 52.80 2 Virlene Straley 5-3 41.43
Duck Engelhardt 3-2 48.80 3 Brenda (Jean) Sablatura 4-3 44.23
Dee King 3-2 48.40 4 Frank (Bubba) Frieda 3-3 42.92
Duke Carlisle 1-4 40.00 5 Bill Campbell 3-3 39.58
Lori Finke 0-5 44.80 6 Sco> Turner 2-4 30.00
7 Laurie Frieda 1-5 37.92
CLASS C W-L R% CLASS D W-L R%
John Humphries 5-1 25.00 1 Stacey Sharp 5-1 27.50
Dennis Withrow 4-2 27.73 2 Albino Herrera 4-2 24.60
Jeff Henkes 3-2 32.50 3 Salome Zuniga 4-2 23.33
Bruce Hinze 2-3 25.00 4 John Straley 4-2 22.08
Jared Graeber 2-3 25.00 5 Wayne Callicoa>e 3-3 12.08
Eric Foster 0-5 21.50 6 Garry Sharp 1-5 20.24
7 Beverly Ohlhausen 0-6 2.08
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Li8le Elm Tornado Classic
May 21, 2016
From Regional Director Coyce Allen:
The concrete is completed for the 12
new courts at Love Street Park in
Weatherford, TX. The project is a joint
development of the Weatherford
Parks Department, the City of Weath-
erford and the Noon Lions Club and is
a part of the overall plan to improve
the Weatherford Park System. The
Weatherford Park Department has
plans to form a horseshoe league
when the pits are completed. Having
12 courts qualifies Weatherford to be
able to host the THPA State Doubles
Championship
CLASS A W-L R% CLASS B W-L R%
Cathy Richards 6-0 51.25 1. Ken White 4-0 28.00
Coyce Allen 2-3 39.50 2. Larry Lee 3-1 31.00
Ronnie Howard 2-4 45.00 3. Bill Winfrey 1-3 12.50
David White 1-4 26.00 4. Gary Hard 1-3 19.00
5. Randy L Johnson 1-3 13.50
CLASS C W-L R% 1. Teresa Traweek 5-0 36.00
2. Dale Phelps 3-2 20.50
3. Jason Litherland 3-2 15.50 4. Chris Callihan Sr 2-3 7.00
5. Gaylin Grant 2-3 8.50
6. Johnny Crecy 0-5 9.50
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UPCOMING EVENTS
July 25th—Aug 6th: WORLD HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT AT
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
August 27th: TEXAS STATE HI/LO DOUBLES AT WACO
Sept. 30th—Oct 1st: TEXAS STATE SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP AT
BRYAN.
July 17th—30th, 2017: WORLD TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP
AT ST. GEORGE, UTAH
EL PASO BIDDING TO HOST 2018 WORLD TOURNAMENT
El Paso, TX is one of 3 sites bidding to host the 2018 World Horseshoe
Tournament. The other venues under considera�on are Shreveport, LA
and Florence, SC. Interes�ngly, Texas has never hosted a World Horse-
shoe Tournament. Brooks and I talked to Richard Madrigal, Conven-
�on Sales Manager for DESTINATION EL PASO and came away feeling
like he had a good understanding of what it would take to make an
excellent presenta�on on behalf of El Paso, TX. If El Paso is selected,
their venue is the Judson F. Williams Conven�on Center located in
downtown El Paso near several hotels and restaurants. So, stay tuned
and we’ll see if they’re selected to host the 2018 World Horseshoe
Tournament!
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TRI-COUNTY HORSESHOE CLUB
BUFFALO, TEXAS
WELCOMES
ALL HORSESHOE PITCHERS
FOR THE 2016 SEASON
March 5th – Willie Rutledge Classic
May 7th – Paul Kennedy Classic
Sept. 16th – Buffalo Stampede
Sept. 17th & 18th – Lone Star Shootout
(The Horseshoe Tour)
Adults - $15.00 & Juniors $5.00
Make checks payable to: T.C.H.C.
Send money to: Bryana Beusch Tournament Director
PO Box 807
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 373-3253 or (903) 373-3311
RV Hook up – Ron (903) 536-2626
All Buffalo tournaments will have a Friday Night Hospitality and Draw Tournament.
Hotels: Be sure to ask for the Horseshoe Rate
Hampton Inn (903) 322-2223
Super 8 (used to be Craig’s Inn) (903) 322-5831
Americas Best Value (903) 322-4202
Quality Inn (used to be Comfort Inn) (903) 322-9090
Thank you for your Support!Thank you for your Support!Thank you for your Support!Thank you for your Support!
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GXL Snyder Flip Grip Snyder Snyder II Mustang Challenger
Ron & Polly’s Horseshoe Pitching Supplies
PO Box 221, Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 536-2626
Ron (936) 827-5669 or Polly (936) 520-8826
Email: Email: Email: Email: [email protected]@[email protected]@yahoo.com
We carry a variety of NHPA Sanctioned HorseshoesWe carry a variety of NHPA Sanctioned HorseshoesWe carry a variety of NHPA Sanctioned HorseshoesWe carry a variety of NHPA Sanctioned Horseshoes
Pro-Flip Allen Francis
Bronco Pro Flip Signature
Snyder Flip Grip Bullseye
Snyder EZ Flip All-On
Snyder EZ Flip II
Snyder-Watson
Challenger Bandit Elmer Hohl Hummer
Mustang Cobra Gordons M & M’s
Stinger Mr D’s GXL (extra light) Ted Allan’s
Simmons Glory Deadeye Elmore
Super Ringers Imperial Original Diamond Tournament
And Pitching AccessoriesAnd Pitching AccessoriesAnd Pitching AccessoriesAnd Pitching Accessories
Carrying bags, Pickup Hooks, Horseshoe Gauges
36” x 1” Steel Stakes
Horseshoe T-Shirts, Necklaces, Earrings, & Pins.
For more information and prices visit our Website.
www.horseshoes4u.com
Alan Francis Alan Francis Alan Francis Stinger Cobra Bandit
Signature Bulls-eye All-ON
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From Bob McCharen, Historian, A LOOK BACK IN THPA HISTORY
1995 Texas State Tournament Class A ParHcipants East Bernard
Front Row LeQ to Right
Paul McCreery, Bob Graham, Chris Paul, Gene Meyer
Back Row LeQ to Right
Coke Bowker, Ed Arionus, Tommy Valenta, Bubba Frieda
BOB GRAHAM WON THE 1995 TEXAS STATE HORSESHOE TITLE
WITH A RECORD OF 7-2 AND A RINGER AVERAGE OF 64.90%.
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2016 THPA Hi/Lo Doubles Tournament
Waco, Texas
This tournament will be seeded from all individual entries in a 16 pitcher high/low format.
Teams will pitch in a round robin-walking doubles format and each TEAM will pitch 60 shoe games.
On-line sign up is now open via texasringer.net or for more information, please contact:
Polly Murphy, THPA Tournament Director
Or Call (903) 536-2626 to sign up.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00
Entries & entry fees must be received by Aug 17th, 5:00 pm
Please send payment to:
Bill Campbell, THPA Secretary
15814 Merle Road, Cypress, TX 77433
Or you may send payment via Pay-Pal via the link on texasringer.net.
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