Monthly Archives: August 2020

Wilbur Estes General 2006 05 23. Are You Fooling Yourself? Posted 2020 08 31.

Are You Fooling Yourself? Life (as you know) is not always perfect. Shuffleboard life, too, is frequently imperfect. Recently, in a “Club Doubles Game”, my partner and I had a 43 Point lead, — and “Kitchened” it away, and lost. … Continue reading

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Individual Series, 5th Entry: Alfie Mangen. Posted 2020 08 31.

From the time Alfie picked up his first Cue I realized he had a sincere desire to become a competent shuffler.  No one could be more enthusiastic, more dedicated, or more determined to master the sport he had become excited … Continue reading

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Please Tell Me What You Know About Little River (Shuffleboard)

Originally posted on Your Source for Shuffleboard News:
Please see the article to make sense of the title! We have all lived long enough to know that it is sometimes strange how things happen!!  To-day was such a day as…

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Great HIstorical Item from the St. Petersburg Times. Jan 24th, 1974.

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January 24th, 1974. Good Read If You Like our History. I will (below) post page 2 of this article. I have the actual newspaper article, given to me by either Nick Klym…

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Another Great Life Story by Allen Dronsfield!!! I Believe You Will Enjoy.

As many in the past and the present and most likely the future have and will tell their stories, I would like to share mine. I am a son of Hawaii, in Hawaiian a “Kaimaina” local not of the blood. … Continue reading

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Individual Series > 4th Entry: Grandfather and Grandson Share in the Success and Enjoyment of our Fine Game!!! Posted 2020 08 30.

Shuffleboard isn’t a common sport, especially not among youths – at least not according to Tom Palmer, 71, of Ocean City. This is still Palmer’s opinion, but one teen from Ocean City has proven that shuffleboard is not just for … Continue reading

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A CONNECTION TO WILDLIFE by AL DRONSFIELD.

Al Dronsfield Speaks: Hunter Steve Irwin, what would Steve do? Steve would have jumped in, Al is not doing that! I reached for a large beach towel and dropped it over the wings and head of the Osprey. Spreading my … Continue reading

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Feature Individual Series: We Give You Alcide LeBlanc. 2020 08 29.

To maintain diversity, I am now going to post articles from my archives. To help me keep a record of these random postings, I will post in order.  >> I will use first names where possible. Stan 2020 08 29. … Continue reading

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BAKER/STOOPS TO HENDERSONVILLE EASTERN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS by Earl Ball. 2020 08 29.

In the last article about the “Baker Farm Singles” I told you a bit about how crazy Tim Baker is about the game; well Dave Stoops is at least as bad maybe worse! Dave is at the Club every chance … Continue reading

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Winning Tips by Earl Ball. Posted 2020 08 28.

WHEN TO RUN THE ALLEY!! Ever notice how when some one runs the alley and is successful it seems to turn the momentum of the game around!  Dale Williams was so good at it in his prime that players still … Continue reading

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