Author Archives: Archivist of the GM

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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Description of the Order of the Shaft – Semper Regidus

Posted on June 19, 1977 by Archivist of the GM

On this date upon the alter of eternal gas was reverently placed what shall henceforth be known as the “Order of the Shaft”. It shall be awarded annually, if and as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors to the … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Win the GM and the Order of the Shaft in the Same Year

Posted on June 15, 1977 by Archivist of the GM

1977 notes continued [In TDB’s hand] It would appear that Martha  LeMessurier has won the Golden Mallot for calendar year 1977. However it would also appear she is a leading candidate for the “Order of the Shaft” also. GM Regulation … Continue reading →

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Semper Temperatus

Posted on May 19, 1977 by Archivist of the GM

[In TDB’s hand] Date 5/30 HJB in a fit of pique hit his own ball into the Tall Uncut because he could not get his ball to stay up on the hill by #13. “Semper Temperatus”.

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