Monthly Archives: July 1988

Spoiler: July 1988

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

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The Order of the Arbor

Martha Williams is hereby awarded “the Golden Mallet Order of the Arbor.”  On this day she caused to be planted a new cedar tree at teh base of #13 to replace one which,according to some evidence, had been destroyed by … Continue reading

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The John Hartman Affair

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

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