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International Golf Tournament 2009 Results

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International Horseshoe Tournament 2009 Results

The Brookville Pa. Aerie # 983 Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted the 29th Annual National Horseshoe Tournament on July 11th 2009. There were 95 entries, from all over the United States, divided into 12 classes of pitchers. Men were pitching from 40 feet, with Ladies Auxiliary and men over 70 years old pitching from 30 feet. All combined according to percentages.

Spotsylvania, Virginia Repeats as National Softball Champions

The 35th annual Red McCawley Slow Pitch National Softball Tournament, hosted on an island on the south end of Lake Winnebago Labor Day weekend was perfect with blue skies and great temperatures. The opening pitch was launched by four Eagles – Grand Worthy President Jim Roberts threw a perfect strike, Grand Aerie Inside Guard Jerry Sullivan hit the corner of the plate for a strike two, Sport Director Kevin Kissel threw a bit flat for a ball and Wisconsin State President Jerry Potter finished with strike three.

Fifteen teams competed from the eastern and Midwest states including Massachusetts, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. All teams played with the pride of the Eagles in fraternalism and brotherhood.

The team from Spotsylvania showed again that you can attend a tournament, play well, and have a good time. They beat Zanesville, Ohio who played great softball through winning the losers bracket to get to the championship round. Third place was won by a team from Fond du Lac, who played great defense but just could not seem to get their bats going. The consolation bracket was won by The Fond_Du_Lac Du Lac Clubbers.

The team to travel the furthest was the boys from Leominster, Mass and their cheering section. This team has great spirit and has a lot of fun, returning each year.

Thanks to Worcher, Mass. ladies for trying to form a women’s tournament. While we didn’t have enough interest this year, we will try again in 2009. If any Aeries/Auxiliaries want to send a women’s team, please start forming the team, fundraising and preparing to have some fun. We must have at least four teams to have a women’s round robin tournament.

Thank you to the members of Fond Du Lac Eagles #270, the Wisconsin State Officers who came in to help out and the community of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin for hosting a flawless tournament, and doing a great job for everyone. The food, drinks and socializing were unbeatable. Local directors Gary Thorpe and Jason Latva did an awesome job in organizing and running the tournament.

Congratulations to all the teams that participated this year. We look forward to seeing all of you and hopefully many more in Coldwater, Michigan in 2009. In 2010 we will be in Ontatonna, Minnesota, and bids are currently open for 2011.

International Horseshoe Tournament 2008 Results

• Top % Men - Ike Rednour - Yipsilanti, MI - 46.15%
• Top % Women - Diane Willis - Winchester, VA - 32.14%
• Furthest Traveler - Lias Nussbaum - Green River, Wyoming