Author Archives: Archivist of the GM

Ken Lukaska’s First Game

Posted on May 30, 1990 by Archivist of the GM

Senior Ken Lukaska played brilliantly in this, his first game of Golden Mallet play with a score of 12. [He] made old #5 in his first shot from 6′. TCB

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A Win Stolen From Jeff Moehle

Posted on May 28, 1990 by Archivist of the GM

Jeff Moehle only had to hit the stake when Todd hit him from 20 yds away in the air and sent him.  Dan could’ve gone through 15 but didn’t do it.  Todd stole victory from Jeff M’s hands, it was … Continue reading →

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230th Game

Posted on April 29, 1990 by Archivist of the GM

[In TDB’s hand] The 1st game of 1990 will be the 230th G.M. game.  This is the 20th year of G.M. competition & the 70th year of Colfax.  “Semper Paraus per Malletum” [In TCB’s hand] * TCB snatched victory from … Continue reading →

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1989 Winner Announcement

Posted on April 14, 1990 by Archivist of the GM

[In TDB’s hand] Apparently Ed Williams won in 1989 with an average of 19.8 in his 5 games

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Sue Beeby Plays a Game!

Posted on October 1, 1989 by Archivist of the GM

[TDB’s hand] Sue Beeby plays in 1st GM game in memory with R.H.B. & the Schadts.  No score reported.  Presumption: RHB lost!

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A Response to a Father’s Childish Accusation

Posted on September 3, 1989 by Archivist of the GM

This paragraph pertains to T.D.B.’s protest of my incident involving the Vouu (V.G.M.) I just crossed that out because I feel that if I wrote about complaining against a complaint it might make me as childish as my father (T.D.B.) … Continue reading →

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The Rule in Vouu’s Case

Posted on September 2, 1989 by Archivist of the GM

Per curiam:  This is an important decision brought to the court of assize of the G.M. on motion of Ed “Guy” Williams.  Todd Beeby was playing for number 11 and he aided, abetted and excited the VGM (Vouu of the … Continue reading →

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Ed Williams’ Return To Play: 1989

Posted on September 2, 1989 by Archivist of the GM

9/2/89 Ed Williams’ “self imposed” exile was not as “self imposed” as he might think.  How many G.M. champions have run for the hills over the last 7 years to avoid playing croquet with Ed?  Not for fear of losing, … Continue reading →

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KJB’s Ignominious Return to Play: 1989

Posted on August 20, 1989 by Archivist of the GM

8/20.  KJB made his first appearance on the FOP since 1980.  His absence did not improve his play any, turning in a mediocre score of 11 (slightly down from the 14 previously recorded in 1980).  However he did not forget … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Hit Hat

Posted on August 20, 1989 by Archivist of the GM

On this date John Hartman showed his true mettle and it does not come up to that necessary for him to ever be outstanding on the “fields of play”.  His mediocre score of 13 is partial evidence of this. There … Continue reading →

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