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GOOD LUCK WORLD TOURNAMENT PITCHERS

Good Luck to the pitchers traveling out to Kennewick for this years World Horseshoe Tournament. Minnesota has 22 playing, let’s wish them ALL good luck! Everyone is playing either the 1st 3 days or the 2nd 3 days this year with the WT being all in one week! Hopefully everyone gets a chance to watch some other Minnesota Pitchers while they are out in Kennewick, SEE you there!

Josh Olson Men B

Mark Smith Men B

Joe Mueller Men B

Rich Bialek Men F

Stan Bialek Men H

John Hustings Men I

Dan Belden Men I

Ray Pierce Sr. Men J

Helen Hawkinson Women A

Janet Roubinek Women B

Patti Oakes Women C

Sue Pierce Women E

Joy Brabec Women E

Alan Larson Elders A

Tom Prokop Elders B

Gary Boots Elders C

Peter Heltunen Elders E

Jeff Lawrence Elders G

Robert Ciaciura Elders G

Jerry LaBrosse Elders H

Larry Brabec Elders J

Janet Larson Sr Women A

Meet Presidential Candidate Russ Girtz

Hello to all my fellow pitchers in Minnesota. My name is Russ Girtz and I have submitted my name to be considered by you to be the next leader of your MGSHPA. I started playing as a youth and participated in the World Tournament in Genola which was 1 mile from the farm where I grew up. After some years away I have participated in tournaments and leagues again for the past 10 years.  I currently play in the Clank & Thud and Santiago leagues in central Minnesota.  

With your support and passion for pitching I will build from the success of past leaders to ensure that we all have enjoyable and competitive pitching experiences. I have experience with project management and will look for your ideas and input to grow our sport with fairness and transparency. 

If elected, I will work with the leadership team at both the State and National levels to advocate for all of you as we work together to bring more players to our clubs. 

MINNESOTA 2024 TEAM WORLD PLAYERS

Four teams represent MN in Beloit WI at 2024 Team World 

By Janet Larson

There are so many reasons to love this tournament, the fact that it is unique, fun and challenging is just the beginning. Organizing teams begins in January. Josh Olson chooses Minnesota’s top two teams based on ringer % and the pitcher’s willingness to participate. After that, anyone can put together a team of 4-5 pitchers, but there can be no more than three 30’ pitchers on a team. This year you needed a team with a combined average above 44%. Five MN teams applied this year, and for the first time in Team World history, their limit of 24 teams was surpassed by five and MN #5 did not make the cut. If there are multiple teams from any state, the combined average of those teams determines their inclusion in the tournament. Tom Prokop made his first appearance on MN #1. While Jerry Werk, Gary Boots, Janet Roubinek and Russ Girtz were rookies to Team World. Of the 2024 MN participants, Mark Smith had the longest history of Team World appearances, this being his 16th year and he also holds the highest overall TW combined ringer percent at 54.65%. Unlike the World Tournament, here the top pitchers in all divisions compete against each other. MN was well represented with seven 40’ men, six 30’ elders and six 30’ women. This tournament tests your endurance! With a full schedule of 24 teams and 40 shoe games, you play nine games on Friday, ten on Saturday and 4 more on Sunday. That may get you to the Championship round where you could play another 4 games.  

As for uniqueness, each round starts with a coin flip. The 24 courts are set up in six color coded groups of four. The teams playing have four singles games going at the same time. The coin toss determines which team gets to decide the pitcher pairings. Winning the coin toss is a matter of chance that can make a huge difference in the outcome of wins and losses. Michelle Foard did an amazing job of taking pictures and videos throughout the weekend and she posted a great video showing the colored coded mat used for the coin flip. Everyone has their own strategy for winning the coin toss, I would recommend standing on the opposite side of the mat from Cody Olson, who is the unofficial coin toss person for MN #1. All of this is what adds to the fun, there is a lot of joking around and ribbing going on throughout the weekend. The coin toss made a big difference when MN #4 pitched California in game #22. Having won the toss, they were able to put Andy Olson up against their extremely good Junior pitcher Hastiin Begaye, purposely sacrificing that game in order to win the other three. This strategy worked! Andy pitched a respectable 40% game in his loss to Begaye, while Nathan Dehkes & Eric Dehkes had 60% games and Janet Larson threw 57.5%, to take three wins. This ultimately moved CA down one notch and MN #1 up one into seventh place and a chance to go to the playoff round for the first time since 2018. MN #1 was made up of Pat Stump, Al Larson, Tom Prokop and Josh Olson. Winning 55 of their 92 games in the preliminary round, with a team average of 52.93%, they finished the playoff round in 7th place. Individually they pitched between 50% and 56.88%, with Al having the highest percentage and Pat winning the most games, 16 of 24. MN #2 was led by Jeff Washburn, who average 47.5%, Gary Boots led MN#3 with 47.74%, and Nathan Dehkes led MN#4 with 51.48%.  

There is competition on so many levels in this tournament; individually like in any tournament, as a team against other teams, as a state against other states, as a team simply trying to move up in the standings. If any individual pitches a 70% game, their name is placed in a drawing to win a block of cheese for each member of their team. There are opportunities to meet and visit with some of the most elite pitchers in the world. Pat Stumpf, Helen Hawkinson, Gary Boots and Melisa Dehkes each got the opportunity to pitch with Alan Francis. Pat, Janet Larson, Janet Roubinex and Mark Smith pitched with Sarah Chaffee, Mark even got to witness one of her 90% games up close.  

We are grateful to those who came to watch us. We were honored to have Lu Cave in attendance. She represented MN for 14 years back in the 1980’s and ‘90’s when MN was the team to beat. She averaged 50.68% in those years and her best performance was in 1992 when she averaged 64.21%. If anyone is interested in learning more about the history of Team World and Minnesota’s remarkable presence there I would recommend going to Wisconsin’s website www.whpahorseshoes.com. I would also recommend listening to Dalton Rakestraw’s podcast “The Court Reporter” and his episode “Team World w/Jeff Secord”.

From the Secretary/Treasurer

By Janet Roubinek

2024 Spring Membership Meeting Minutes

June 1- Forest Lake, MN

Meeting was called to order at 11:59 with 34 members present. Roll call was taken, all officers present except Secretary/treasurer Janet R.

Treasurer’s report, Jeff read the financial update at the meeting, previously sent to the officers by Janet, as the one Ray had on his phone was not current. Beginning Balance: $5,141.55, Income: $4,010, Expenses: $1,085, Ending Balance of $8,066.55. Motion made by Lori, 2nd by Glen to accept treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

Also the membership report included membership renewals reported, approximately 25% have renewed at this time.

Minutes of last meeting (annual meeting at State Tournament in September) we’re read by President Ray P. In Janet’s absence. Motion made by Lori, 2nd by Kathy Z to accept the minutes with one correction “deadline for Hall of Fame candidates May 1st not May 31st.” Motion carried.

President reported he is not seeking re-election, thanked members for their support, pleasure to have worked with other officers. Has received one nomination for the office from Russ Girtz.

Vice President Rocky Pierce & Vice President Jeff Washburn reported on their club activities.

NHPA Regional Director Josh Olson reported most all stats are in eshoes. Discussed three-day schedule for the State Tournament this year. Advised members if planning to play in the State Tournament would be wise to take Friday off work. Reported World tournament was reduced to one week because entries were down.

Jerry Labrosse Director of communications stated next Ringers Digest will be July, please get articles in by end of June. Discussed proposed changes to NHPA bylaws to be discussed at meeting in August. Changes as proposed & decision of MN members follow: 

1. Change age of Cadet division from 12 down to 10. MN agrees

      2. More delegates allowed per state to meeting at World. MN agrees

      3. Date to announce candidacy for NHPA offices changed from April 1 to February 1. MN agrees

      4. Selection process as to where to hold World Tournament return to delegates from Eboard. MN agrees

      5. No nominations from the floor if there is a candidate. MN agrees

       6. Elder women proposal (2 proposals) 

a. Create new division. 

b. Make temporary standing rule permanent. Much discussion on this one. MN yes on new division. Yes on standing rule if stays the same as temporary standing rule.

Jerry also reported on candidates for NHPA President. After discussion MN endorsed Ben Webb.

Webmaster Lori York reported web site working, will get State tournament info up and running soon.

Update to report: State Tournament Website should be launched July 1 to coincide with next Ringer Digest. Online and mail-in registration will be available. Online payments will have a small convenience fee added for tournament entry and banquet tickets.

Nominations Joe Mueller reported he needs nominations for awards by July 31st, so please send them in.

Media Director Michelle Foard discussed Horseshoe Tour in Austin June 22-23; Sign up for Doubles Tournament August 17; she is also selling State t-shirts, contact her for details.

Constitution/Bylaws Director Sue Pierce proposed change to Article VII-Election of officers (page4): add these two lines after “…..by March 1st. ADD:”No nominations will be accepted from the floor. If there are no nominations, the office will be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Executive Board and the person selected shall serve the duration of the term of office.” …….( remainder of the article remains the same. Motion made by Ray P, 2nd by Cathy Z. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS: none

NEW BUSINESS: Delegates selected to World Tournament meeting: Jerry Labrosse, foreman, Ray Pierce, Sr, Tom Prokop, Janet Larson, & alternate Joe Mueller or Sue Pierce if 5 delegates. 

Discussion on purchasing computers. We need 10@ approximately $350. President Ray will ask for grant $3,500 from NHPF. Will also check with Friends of Horseshoes. Looking for sponsors for State book. Reviewed qualifications for State Tournament.

Motion made by Josh, 2nd by Jerry to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned 1:49 pm.

Respectfully submitted by Sue Pierce Constitution/Bylaws for Janet R.

MGSHPA Webmaster

By Lori York

State Tournament Info Is Online!

By Lori York, Webmaster

Q: What does our world need more of today? 

A: Peace, Love, and Horseshoes. 

Do your part and sign up for the State Tournament! Our website will “go live” with State Tournament information on July 1, just as this edition of The Ringer Digest is hitting your inbox. Go here: https://www.minnesotahorseshoes.com/state-tournament/ 

What’s New?

* The “Combo Package: 1 Entry + 1 Banquet” on the payment page will allow you to complete one purchase, instead of two.

*All online payments now include a small processing fee. This helps MGSHPA cover the cost of doing business. Thank you.  

What’s the same?

*State Tournament Registration is available with our easy online e-form or with a mail-in form. Paper forms and checks should be mailed to the address on the form. 

What’s Next?

After the registration deadline, we will post the day-by-day tournament schedule online as soon as it becomes available. Thanks for your patience as we finalize those details.

Wishing you much peace, love, and horseshoes! 

From the Editor

By Jerry LaBrosse

Congratulations to all of the pitchers who represented MN at the Team World Tournament in Beloit, WI. The Beloit Horseshoe Club does an excellent job putting on this wonderful event.

I also want to extend my best wishes to all of our players traveling to the 2024 World Tournament In Kennewick WA. MN will be well represented and our pitchers always do well in this annual event.

The 2024 MN State Tournament will be a 3 day event this year, and we need to see how well this works. We will be collecting information during the entire event and will be discussing and analyzing this data in upcoming meetings. All of us need to have patience dealing with this new format, and to offer constructive criticism if needed. It would be best to put your ideas and suggestions in written form, perhaps an email, and send it to any of the state officers.

The Officers and Directors of the MGSHPA are always striving to improve our charter and make things better and more efficient. Of course we need your help and support to achieve this goal. So if you see something that could be done better, please share and be part of the solution.

If you know anyone who may be interested in becoming part of our horseshoe family, always remember to forward these Digest emails to them as a sample of our sport. Encourage them to do the FAST, FREE, and SECURE sign up for both Ringer Digest and NHPA Newsline.

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Regional Director / Stats Guy

By Josh Olson

2024 is over halfway done HOW crazy is that. By the time you are reading this it is already July 1st. I am just getting ready to get packed up for the Horseshoe Tour Tournament that is down in Austin MN. I’d like to take this time to Congratulate Minnesota Team #1(Al Larson, Pat Stumpf, Tom Prokop and Myself) that made the Play-Off’s this year in the Team World Tournament, Janet Larson has a very good Tournament recap on the entire tournament. Congratulations to Missouri #1, Missouri #1 eliminated Minnesota #1 3-1 in the first round, I like to think we got Missouri #1 in the mind set to eventually win the Finals, lol. 

A sneak peak of Pitcher of the Year Race as of (5/25/24) Alexandria Open Tournament

Jerry Werk- 42

Brian Wipper- 36

Scott Chalmers- 34

Brad Heth- 30

Lance Van Wyhe- 30

Tournament Recaps from Josh Olson Classic and Bertha Open

We had 40 for Saturday’s Josh Olson Classic Horseshoe Tournament that was held in Bertha this year, the Bertha Open had 23 on Sunday the same weekend. It was a great Turnout for both Tournaments considering it was Father’s Day Weekend. Thank you to everyone who came out to play, without the pitchers we have no tournaments! Special Thanks to Lu Cave who not only played on Saturday, but stayed and kept score the rest of the day and came back on Sunday and helped keep score both shifts as well! And finally, thank you to my mom, Dad and brother Cody. Without all their help with concessions and keeping score we would have been scrambling. 

Full Tournament results can be found on eShoe

Bertha Open Results

Class C Winners

1st- Lori York 2nd- Bruce Swenson 3rd- Carrie Kowalczyk

Class B Winners

1st- Paul Anderson 2nd-Rich Kvamme 3rd- Myron Vanderweyst

Class A Winners

1st- Don Pederson 2nd- Al Larson 3rd - Pat Stumpf

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State Tournament 2024

A THREE DAY TOURNAMENT

Below is a “IDEA” of what the schedule would possibly look like for a 3-Day State Tournament this year.

Please note, this is an idea of what it might look like. 

On Friday we would most likely see most of the Elders if not ALL the elders pitch that day, and then we would have to figure out who else would play Friday in the evening most likely. My best guess would be that the lower Average 40ft pitchers (30% and lower) and possibly some of the women’s classes (21% and lower) may pitch Friday evening as well.  

We will not have a way to keep track of which day you cannot pitch, so please sign up and if it doesn’t work after the schedule comes out, we will play it by ear and see what we can possibly do to fit you in if possible. 

The Online signup will be available around the same time the newest Digest comes out (so when you are reading this most likely). If we get more than 128 pitchers that sign up for the State Tournament which I hope, we do then the schedule will be tighter, and we will be using an early shift Friday morning and or a additional shift Sunday.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Hope to see you in Genola for the State Tournament!

Josh Olson

Josh Olson Classic Winners Circle

Class A Winners

1st-Pat Stumpf 2nd-Al Larson 3rd- Minnie Fischer

Class B Winners

1st- Josh Olson 2nd-Bill Danielson 3rd- Gary Boots

Class C Winners

1st-Jackson Johnson 2nd- Brian Wipper 3rd- Patti Oakes

Class D Winners

1st- Gene Kiefat 2nd- Paul Anderson 3rd- Steve Ziegler

Class E Winners

1st- Jerald Hagen 2nd- AL Woida 3rd- Larry Brabec

Class F Winners

1st- Todd Betterman 2nd- Wil Reed 3rd- Olivia Betterman

Constitution and ByLaws Director

By Sue Pierce

Hello Horseshoe Family

Happy Upcoming 4th of July holiday! Ray and I are getting ready to spend the week at the lake. Pontoon is ready, camper stocked and half of the house has been moved out to the lake. (Ray exaggerates!!! It was only 3 trips.) We always have about thirty family members camping and Ray, Ryan and Rocky always march with the Honor Guard in the parades. Summer fun swimming, fishing and campfires!!!!

The Hibbing Toby Neuenschwander Memorial Horseshoe Tournament was held June 29th and was a success. We had a full schedule with 32 entries and a fun day of pitching horseshoes. Thank everyone who traveled to Hibbing to participate in the tournament and who bought tickets for the raffle. We are thankful that our pits are indoors as the "Menopause" Mother Nature was not feeling good and tried to rain us out! Now looking forward to the World Tournament in August and the State Tournament in September. Ray and I are flying out to Washington the end of July to pitch in the Worlds and will visit some friends out there. We will be attending the NHPA meeting on Sunday in Washington and I will let everyone know of the Bylaws changes that will be discussed or passed.  

Hope everyone has an enjoyable summer and gets to participate in the horseshoe tournaments throughout the state. 

Sue Pierce, Director of CBL

South Vice President

by Jeff Washburn

Summer greetings to all our fellow horseshoe pitchers.  With all the rain MN has received over the past few weeks, a large portion of the state is still underwater.  Mother nature seems to be evening out the precipitation from the lack of snow received last winter.  I’m not sure what is worse, lots of snow or lots of rain.  Probably lots of rain and the flooding that comes with it. It is very sad to see all the flooding taking place and the damage it causes not only to autos, homes, businesses, property, and people’s lives, but also to the farms and crops across the state. 

On a more positive note, our MGSHPA summer tournament schedule is well underway with several clubs already having completed their tournaments.   Please look at our MGSHPA website and give some thought to see which of the remaining tourneys in July and August might fit into your schedule prior to our State Tournament on Labor Day weekend. Speaking of our State Tournament, information should be available very shortly on our website.  For the past two years, our membership has been asking for a 3-day State tournament to be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, which will allow families to enjoy the Labor Day holiday devoid of horseshoe pitching.  I, along with many others are hoping for a very successful 3-day State Tournament experience for our pitchers and their families.   Keep in mind, our State Tournament banquet will be held at the Pierz ballroom on Saturday night, August 31st, instead of the usual Sunday night. Please check with the MGSHPA website in early July for more details on our State Tournament. 

As many know, our MGSHPA President Ray Pierce, Jr, is stepping down after the 2024 State Tournament. If you see Ray this summer, please give him your thanks for the work and effort he put into our association over the past several years.  As of June 1st, Russ Girtz has announced his candidacy to run for President, which will be discussed and voted on at our membership meeting at the State Tournament.  

A special good luck wish goes out to all our Minnesota pitchers who will be competing in the World Tournament in the Tri-Cities, Washington.  Bring home the bacon!

As we wind our way through the next few months, I hope all of our MGSHPA members and their families and friends enjoy the rest of the summer. Stay safe, and I will see you on the courts.  

North Vice President

By Rory Pierce



Hello all quick note from your North Vice-President. Horseshoe season is in full swing and going great. The Toby Neuenschwander memorial open is set for June 29^th, by the time you read this it will be over and a new tournament champion will be crowned. The State tournament is right around the corner and as is the World Tournament. Good luck to all Minnesotans pitch straight and on the stake. Once again I’d like to throw out a reminder that the State tournament will only be 3 days this year so plan accordingly. The banquet will be on Sat night this year and the annual meeting will be conducted on Saturday as well. As always the Leaner Lounge will be open and horseshoe topics will be discussed. If you have any questions for me or topics you’d like me to address at the annual meeting please feel free to contact me via email, text or call. @ piercerory78@gmail.com or 218-966-5280. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on the courts.

Promotion and News Media

By Michelle Foard

Happy Summer All,

 I hope everyone had a great spring starting off your leagues and tournaments. We still have more upcoming tournaments this summer. 

 Just a brief recap of Team World. I was on Team 3 and with Team 5 being cut and my shoulder issues I gave up my spot to Gary Boots as it was his first time going. So we had 3 newbies on Team 3 Russ Girtz, Gary Boots and Janet R. They all really like it. I myself was able to visit and of course video games. I filmed Sarah Chaffee and Alan Francis. If you are on Facebook you can go to the National Horseshoe Pitcher's Association Official Page and find my videos there. I got other great games as well. As always so much fun!

 Brooklyn Park Tournament went great this year. No rain out. We had 4 classes. Marlene Knudtson also stopped by to visit with us all. Haven't seen her in a few years. Her and Bob were part of our club. 

 The Horseshoe Tour came to Austin, Mn the weekend of June 22nd. I went down there Thursday afternoon and met up with Ron and Barb Taylor, Barb Carson, Shelly Martinez and Dalton Rakestraw. We went to the pits and practiced that night. We were hopeful the rain would hold off on Saturday. Friday it was raining so Dalton, Shelly, Barb and I headed to Mall of America. None of them had been before. It was a great time walking around and of course they got their Mn souvenirs. Saturday morning we got up and went to the pits. The road to the park was already covered with 6 inches of water. We got to the pits and the parking lot down by the river was already covered with water. There was a ballfield there and that was covered as well. Shortly after getting there we were told to evacuate as the road was going to be closed. We went to the hotel and then decided Saturday was canceled and let people back out of Sunday as well cuz we weren't sure how high the water was gonna get. Saturday evening Sarah Chaffee and her dad Dean went to the park and used a drone to get photos. The pits were completely under water. It crested early Sunday morning at 21 feet. So sad we couldn't play, but I got to meet lots of people from all over the country. I am hoping to go to the Horseshoe Tour in Louisiana.  

 Well it's that time to start thinking about State. This year I wanted to make State shirts. This will be a pre-order and pre-pay. I am not gonna put names on them, but there will be room for you to personalize it if you would like to in the future. Please contact me directly with the color and size. FYI if you are between sizes go up a size. The size chart is posted below. The original color I brought to the meeting wasn't so well received. So I have offered 4 color choices. I need orders by August 1st. I will bring them to State for you to pick up. If you aren't going to be at State let me know and I can mail them for the cost of shipping. I will have a few shirts on hand at State, but not many so pre-order is your best bet. The cost is $30 a shirt. You can mail me your money and order or I take PayPal and Venmo. Text or call 612-388-3884. 

  So far I did get one sponsor. Dr Lisa James DDS who is a prosodontist in Plymouth, Mn. She does restorative dental work. My dental lab works with Dr Lisa James. Her logo will be added to the shirt as well. 

  I am not making it out to the World Tournament this year. I wanna wish everyone good luck and safe travels. Those that are going you can video your games. Look at getting a mini tri pod with a clip so you can clip to the dividers instead of having a tripod on the court. Hope to see some games. Pitch lots of Ringers!

Michelle Foard 

Geez I almost forgot to talk about the Mn Doubles Tournament. Russ Girtz and I are running the Mn Doubles Tournament in Genola, Mn. We are doing a one day tournament on August 17th. This helps fulfill our contract with Genola. Deadline to sign up is August 10th. The cost is $60 per team. It will be walking doubles so you can use your own shoes. We will have concessions and do 50/50 raffle. To sign up text or email me, you and your partners name and then mail me a check or money. 

Michelle Foard. 612-388-3884

9807 6th St NE

Blaine, Mn 55434

Email: Lynx3921@aol.com 

Brooklyn Park Tournament Winners

A Class 2nd Jim Bilderback, 1st Jeff Washburn, 3rd Tom Prokop 

B Class 2nd Robert Ciaciura, 1st Les Erickson, 3rd Brian Wipper 

C Class 2nd Scott Chalmers, 1st Deb Thomsen, 3rd Gary Freese 

Brooklyn Park D Class 2nd Mike Timm, 1st Al Blumer, 3rd John Engebretsen 

Marlys Timm, Marlene Knudtson and Deb Thomsen 

Marlene Knudtson came to visit with all of us at the Brooklyn Park Tournament.

If you are between sizes, I recommend you go up to the next largest size.

2024 State Tournament Shirts

Your copy should address 3

Horseshoe pits are circled in this photo

Horseshoe tour staff taking a lunch break

2024 Alexandria Open Tournament Recap

By Janet Larson

We had great weather and a full roster of 32 pitchers for the Alex Open this year.  

Pitching in the morning in Class D, Judy Carlson went undefeated, pitching 7.54% over her average and finishing her round robin with 35% game. Jeanine Rodvold took second and Gene Ward claimed the three way tie for 3rd by pitching 2.41% over his average. In Class C the husband and wife team of Gene and Donna Kiefat came out on top in a very competitive group. The group’s entering averages were between 24.26% to 33.81%, but there were seven games over 40% and another three games reaching 50%! Jerald Hagen had one of the 50% games and was 9.76 over average, but finished 5th. Donna and Al Nicholson were also more than 4% over their averages and Donna had the other two 50% games. Al came in 3rd and Donna finished in second place behind Gene whose only loss was to Al.

In the afternoon groups, first place in Class B was claimed by Jim Syverson who was also undefeated, pitching 5.73% over his average, with a high game of 55%. Brian Wipper took second, followed by Jeff Thompson in third, they both finished with 4 wins and three losses. Class A was another highly competitive group with the top three all pitching well over their averages and ending in a three way tie of 6 wins and 1 loss. Jerry Werk was 12.3% over his average at 63.93% with a high game of 72.5%, his only loss was to Gary Boots. Pat Stumpf was 6.94% over her average, her only loss was to Jerry. Gary was 5.8% over his average, pitching 56.43% and his loss was to Pat.  Pat had the highest overall average at 72.14% with a high game of 87.50%, 35 ringers out of 40 shoes and yes I can verify that because she had that game against me. Way to go Pat!  

Congrats to all!  

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