Author Archives: Archivist of the GM

It’s Bullshit to Have to Hit the Stake Twice

Posted on August 13, 1992 by Archivist of the GM

Not many protests have been made recently, so I will have to make one.  I think it’s bullshit to have to hit the stake a 2nd time when you’ve already hit it once.  You don’t have to at the end … Continue reading →

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Order of the Hat of the Golden Mallet

Posted on May 1, 1992 by Archivist of the GM

[In TDB’s hand]  At a small ceremony held on December 25, 1991 at the winter headquarters of the Order of the Golden Mallet, four time champion Tom Beeby was presented with a Golden Mallet hat by aspiring G.M. player Todd … Continue reading →

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22nd Year of the Mallet – DJB Wins 1991

Posted on May 1, 1992 by Archivist of the GM

22nd year of the Mallet “Semper Paratus et Mallatum” 72nd year of Colfax, “CSOTPH” 79th year of the Cottage [Chez Nous] 1st game will be number 298 [in TDB’s hand]  DJBII was the winner of the mallet in 1991 with … Continue reading →

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Rule #5 of GM Amended

Posted on May 26, 1991 by Archivist of the GM

Effective the beginning of the 1992 season those players over 75 years of age shall have to play a minimum of 3 games vice 5.  GM rule 5.1. TDB C.J. of G.M.

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Cowardice After the Mallets Crossed

Posted on May 25, 1991 by Archivist of the GM

A game with probably more controversy then any in recent memory.  It culminated in a come from behind victory by TCB while DJB had been through both final wickets & was attempting to hit the stick. This brilliant victory was … Continue reading →

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The Gold Mallet Comes of Age in This, Its 21st Year

Posted on May 4, 1991 by Archivist of the GM

[In TDB’s hand]  The course was declared clear for play by Grand Marshall Tom Beeby on May 4, 1991.  Tom Beeby went on to score a win in the 1st GM game in this the 3rd decade of GM play. … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Lifted Ball [1990]

Posted on July 4, 1990 by Archivist of the GM

[Editor’s note, this should not be confused with the 1972 Case of the Lifted Ball (aka the “Maple Leaf Meeting”), which is referred to frequently in the following controversy] 7/4/90 In response to KAG’s win on this day of 7/4/90. … Continue reading →

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Nomination for Shot of the Year 1990

Posted on July 3, 1990 by Archivist of the GM

7/3/90 Nomination for shot of the year – TDB in one turn went through 7, 8, 9, 10 11 & 12 – a record six wickets and one stake in one turn.  TDB went on to ultimate victory, snuffing TRB’s … Continue reading →

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RHB’s Censure for Fixing #5

Posted on June 30, 1990 by Archivist of the GM

RHB Redoes Side Wicket – Censured Tom Beeby, Chairman of the Golden Mallet, issued a letter of censure to RHB for his razing of the situs of old #5 without authority of the board.  This wicket has been taken “as … Continue reading →

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Nomination for S.O.T.Y. 1990

Posted on June 16, 1990 by Archivist of the GM

[In DJB’s hand] Nomination for S.O.T.Y.! On this sixteenth day of the month of June in the year 1990 John Hartman made a shot thought worthy of nomination for shot of the year! Description of shot: shooting for #13 John was … Continue reading →

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