Category Archives: Game Notes

5/27 What an incredible game!  John and Martha (two incredible, professional players) were very close to winning.  All Martha and Dan had to do was hit the stake, but Dan was sent by Martha.  John was in position, but Todd … Continue reading →

7/23/88 – In a classic “rain delay” game this Saturday, TDB came from behind and overpowered DJB who had gone thru old #5 first.  He was aided by a rather “sophomorish” play by TCB who, being in last place, came … Continue reading →

7/2/88 Making his debut on the Fields of Play, John Hartman scored a moral victory by conquering old #5.  He did this in the highest traditions of GM play — by hitting off other players.  Finishing with a mediocre score … Continue reading →

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

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 →

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 →

[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”.

8/29/76 [TDB’s handwriting] Entered, but not verified by TDB and RHB. Bob and Don were both shooting for the last two wickets when Martha LeM came from 11 to the aid of her husband contrary to the spirit and ideals … Continue reading →

On 6/31[sic?]/1973, Mstr. T.R. Beeby, playing in his first major competition, amazed onlookers and members of the order of the Golden Mallet by winning over 5 others in legitimate play.  (Losers included)  HJ Beeby, RH Beeby, L Eliz Beeby, Eliz … Continue reading →