Author Archives: Archivist of the GM

A Simple Announcement of a Win

Posted on September 25, 1987 by Archivist of the GM

I won on Sept 25 1987 TCB [also annotated by] LEB

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TD Beeby’s Return to Play: 1987

Posted on July 25, 1987 by Archivist of the GM

TDB returned to the F.O.P. on 7/25/87 and was victorious.  In reviewing 2 of the 3 games of 6/18/87 it was noted only 2 players’ scores were recorded.  They are disqualified.  LEB noted that she had played in more of … Continue reading →

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Review of 1986 Scores

Posted on October 16, 1986 by Archivist of the GM

The 1986 Golden Mallet Rules and Awards Committee met on October 12, 1986.  A committee of inquiry under rule 7 was also impaneled in this year of our Mallet the 16th.  Upon review of the Records of the Golden Mallet … Continue reading →

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Notation to the 1986 Season

Posted on September 12, 1986 by Archivist of the GM

Notation:  on 9/12/86, RH Beeby, founder fo the Order and the original Golden Mallet, returned to the field of play to provide needed stimulus and leadership for revival of active competition.  As expected, the founder won the season opener (conducted … Continue reading →

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Nomination for Shot of the Year, 1985

Posted on July 7, 1985 by Archivist of the GM

7/7/85 – Nomination for Shot of the Year At Old #5 TDB hit his ball (a “wet course” #1) so that it glanced off the top of the ball (“dry course” #3) of TCB & went through on his 1st … Continue reading →

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1985 Golden Mallet Comments & Archives

Posted on May 12, 1985 by Archivist of the GM

5/12/85 Bellaire Michigan In the 1st game of 1985 season, TDB led the field of play against DJB & LEB.  After his victory, TDB said: “I took last year off from GM competition because I wanted to give others a … Continue reading →

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Ken Beeby Comments on 1978 Notes (and Tom Beeby’s Response)

Posted on October 23, 1978 by Archivist of the GM

1. Re TDB’s “election” to GMHOF: the rule actually is that GMHOF status automatically accrues only to one who wins the GM in three successive years. (EAW agrees). [initials of EAW and RHB? + smiley face]. 2. Proposed criteria for GM … Continue reading →

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Addendum to 1977 Notes

Posted on October 23, 1978 by Archivist of the GM

M. LeM was considered for membership in the Fall of Fame for her perfect score and membership was of course denied because of her history of otherwise colorless lackluster play + demeanor unbecoming a member of the GMHOF [in TDB’s … Continue reading →

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Order of the Shaft Update (1978)

Posted on June 20, 1978 by Archivist of the GM

[in HJB’s hand] 1977 Note – Re: opp. page: re: M LeMess. Due to her voluntary & complete abstinence from GM play for season of 1978 “Marty” Le M is absolved from submitting Form GM37821-6 as prescribed, is declared GM champion for … Continue reading →

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Update to the Order of the Shaft (1978)

Posted on June 20, 1978 by Archivist of the GM

[in TDB’s hand] 1977 Note – re: opp. page: re: M LeMess. Due to her voluntary & complete abstinence from GM play for season of 1978 “Marty” LeM is absolved  from submitting Form GM37821-6 as prescribed [and] is declared GM … Continue reading →

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