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As the nation turns it’s jaded eye to the midwest and the last institution standing in post-democracy America, its faith in tradition and optimism for the future are restored as it glimpses the young phenom, TGB, upon his return to play in 2025. … Continue reading →

[What follows is an email exchange between KJB and KG celebrating new mallets] Shelley and I arrived last Saturday for an enjoyable-but-too-short 2 night overlap with H & K. Of course one of the first things I did was to … Continue reading →

KJB, Jane Thompson and Chuck Thompson played. This game was noteworthy for “strategic use of the black Lexus” by Jane. Five times she hit her ball under the Lexus and used her mallet-length to strategic advantage: a lesson for the … Continue reading →

By the required unanimous vote of all Golden-Mallet-Qualified players present (8), XBP [full name redacted] was declared to be “dry behind the ears” and thus qualified “forever” for Golden Mallet play. (See Rules & Regulations, Part II sec. 3(a)(iii)(6)). On … Continue reading →

In a rare miscalculation, DJB allowed DSS to gain a rather lengthy lead which he uncharacteristically utilized to take the win (7/23/[2013]). Never again! DJB smothered the competition (such as it is) in today’s game. David’s [DSS’] dreams of a … Continue reading →

In this season-opening game, DJB demonstrated (once again) good sportsmanship, elan, and humility in his come-from-behind win. Congratulations DJB!– DJB

[Editorial Note: There were only three games played in 2012, which was not enough to name a winner. The only notes from that year occurred with an undated note in DJB’s hand] Possibly the lamest season ever!– DJB [which is … Continue reading →

6/14/98 on this day I (DBLeM) accomplished a major (I say modestly) triumph by successfully thwarting the game leader (MRLeM) who was about to go through wickets 13+14 by hitting RHB, utilizing 2 strokes to hit TRB alongside wickets 13+14. … Continue reading →

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 →