DECEMBER 1997
THE ACF
BULLETIN # 270
| The 1998 Florida State Open
When-February 16-20, 1998 Where-St. Petersburg, FL | The 1998 Florida State Open will be held on February 16-20, 1998, at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL. Playing room is at the corner of 1st South and 7th Ave South. Play will start at 9:00 AM, Monday Feb. 16th and end on Friday the 20th. Jim Guthrie. | |
| The 1998 Texas Open
When-March 28-29, 1998 Where-Mineral Wells Tx | The 1998 Texas Open will be held on March 28th and 29th in Mineral Wells Tx. at the Ramada Limited 4103 Hwy 180 E. ph. 940-325-6956. Rooms are $54 + tax for double beds and $47 + tax for a single. You need to call before 3/7/98 for your reservations. Be sure and tell them you will be there are for the Checker Tournament. This tournament will determine The Texas Champion. Ed King, from Graham Tx. is the current Champion. Any questions can be addressed to Steve Graham at (915)550-4790 or E-mail to rgraham@nwol.net or sgraham@nwol.net. | |
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1998 5th District Open
When-April 24-25, 1998 Where- Montgomery Alabama | 1998 5th district Open . The ty will be played at Montgomery, AL on April 24-25, 1998, St.. Day's Inn, 1150 W. South blvd. 36105. Phone- 334, 281, 8000. Tournament conducted by 5th Dist. Manager Jim Guthrie. 3-move, 7 or 8 rounds. Submitted by C. Chappell. | |
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1998 CLOSED Alabama ty
When-January 16-17, 1998 Where-Decatur AL | The 1998 CLOSED Alabama 3 move checkers tournament will held on Friday and Saturday, January 16-17, 1998, in Decatur, AL at the Aqua-Dome Recreation Center (located on the corner of 5th Ave and 8th Street SW) Registration is at 8:00 AM play at 9. Reservations may be made at he Day's Inn on Hwy 31 NE, calling 205-355-3520. For more information call Neal Austin at 205-974-8746. | |
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1998 mixed move AL Ty
When-March 20-21, 1998 Where-Decatur AL | The Alabama MIXED MOVE ty will be Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, 1998, in Decatur, AL att he Aqua-Dome Recreation Center, located on the corner of 5th Ave. And 8th St.. SW. Everyone is welcome. Reservations call Day's Inn at 205-355-3520 and they have directions to the center. Starts at 8 AM, play at 9. Neal Austin, 205-974-8746. | |
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1998 Illinois Stat Ty
When-April 4-5, 1998 Where-Mount Vernon IL | 1998 Illinois State Tournament. The 93rd IL State Open ty will be played on April 4-5, 1998 at the Best Western Inn, in Mount Vernon, IL 62864. The motel is located near the intersection of I 57 and I 64 and Hwy 15. Registration at 10:30 AM on Sat. And 3 rounds on Sunday. Entry fee will be $10 and can be paid at the door. Please indicate you are there for the ty. to receive discounts on the rooms. Phone-618-242-6370. (Single $32, double $36) For more information contact Gene Ellison, 261 County Road 500 E, Norris City, IL 62869. Phone-618-962-3321 (home) or 618-272-3151. work) Gene Ellison. |
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1998 Iowa Ty
Winner-Jack Mourning | Iowa Checker Federation 1998 Championship Ty, was played at the Cardinal Inn, Prairie City, Ia on Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, 1997. 1. Jack Mourning. 2. Harry Suter. 3. Lyle Wilbur. 4. Arden Wilson. 5. Harry Gaass. 6. Floyd Wilson. 7. Dale Smith. 8. Chris Weiland. 9. Warner Bachman. 10. Kenneth Asplund. 11. Tom Bailey. Submitted by Harry Suter. | |
| 1997 Illinois 101 ty
Winner-Don West Class B Winner-Carson Gullett | 63rd Illinois 101 Counties Open, September 27-28, 1997 at the Best Western Inn in Mount Vernon. 1. Don West. 2. Richard Beckwith. 3. Raymond Scott. 4. Robert Shuffett. 5. Junes Butler. 6. Gary Wilson. 7. Floyd Wilson. 8. Vince Delong. 9. John O'Neal. 10 Gene Ellison. 11. John Grisley. 12. Richard Good. CLASS B. Carson Gullett. 2. Kenneth Ellison. 3. Claude Gould. 4. Darren Ellison. 5. Morris Pettijohn. 6. Bobby smith. 7. Troy Akers. 8. George Gallas. 9. Bill Henson. Gene Ellison was highest finishing Il player won the 101 title. 21 players participated. A total of $460 plus a checker book were awarded. Donation's of $10 were received from 5 players. Dave Clark (photographer) took a group picture and his organization donated $100. R. Good donated the book. Gene Ellison brought his computer so players could view the various checker programs. Submitted by Richard Beckwith. | |
| 1997 California Open
Winner-Gerry Lopez | 1997 California Open was played on Labor Day weekend, in Santa Monica. 1. Gerry Lopez. 2. Jake Kacher. 3-4-5. Paul Lyons-Warren Meachem and John Gibson tied for these spots. 6. Lamar Morrisey. Submitted by Paul Lyons. | |
| 1997 Ohio Open
Winner-Louie Cowie | 1997 Ohio Open was held on Sept. 6-7, 1997 in Massillon, Ohio. Results are; 1. L. Cowie. 2. T. Kozenski. 3. E. Bruch. 4. R. Beckwith. 5. C. Burkes. 6. V. Delong . Hughson. 8. S. Holiday. 9. J. Aman. 10. O. Crowe. 11. J. Loconti. 12. D. Deweber. 13. B. Darling. 14. R. Blaine. Submitted by Steve Holiday. |