This is a great slideshow of all our NCHPA members that we have lost over the years. We do not want to forget them so this will let us enjoy the moments we had with them
Cas Bowers of Reno at Indian Valley
Cas again picking up his shoes
Cas goes back a long way. I pitched Cas in a fun tournament back in the 70's and he very rarely missed coming to Indian Valley every year.
Joe Schultz standing in the background at our year end dinner dance
Lets not forget Emmet. A great pitcher and was willing to go pitch where ever anyone would drive him
Gordon of Indian Valley club, we lost Gordon at a very young age. Gordon pitched with the Indian Valley club from the beginning and pitched league every year
Gordon as they wanted to see him on his way to heaven
Gordon loved to clown. Clowning here with Howard Forester
What a guy, HUCKE, I met Hucke when I was trying to organize our club. He sold me a pair of shoes with all the ringers taken out of them. Found out later I could have bought a new pair for what I paid him, LOL
Hucke always attended Indian Valley every year with his wife along with him and she always kept score
Good old Joe, no one will ever forget Joe. What a hard worker for the Stockton club
What a fun guy, Morris Miller. You could hear him whistling all over the courts and you always knew when Morris was there by the footprints drawn on the approaches
Morris always attended the Indian Valley tournaments and had me make him a shirt one time. It read "Of all the things I lost I miss my mind the most"
Joe again at the dinner dance,
Another picture of the hard working Joe for the Stockton Club. The man in the background with white shirt is Nelson Diehl of the 'Turlock Club
Cas Bowers on the right. Theil on the left
Jack Sorg in 2001 with his trophy
Jack again, great pitcher, was with the Golden Gate Club until it folded then with the Tri-Valley Club
Delmar Whittier and Morris Miller, we lost two great pitchers there
"Dirty" Ernie Harris, he was nicknamed Dirty Ernie from the Gold Country Club and Jim Keyes again from the Feather River Club
Ed Dowling and sitting with him is Ruth from Gold Country. Ruth is still going strong.
Ed and his last name starts with a Sta, give me some help on this
Emmet Schroeder, still going strong on the left is John
Emmet on the left, Jonce Thomas in the middle and John Slyvester on the right
We just lost George Gillette from the Shasta club I used to pitch George before Nationals in company picnics
Jack Rowe need a name and not sure which one is Jack
Jim Keyes, always wanted a game after he moved up to 30'
Jim Keyes again with John, give me a name for the other guy?
Leldon Day, looks like Sylvester got a hold of him, try and tell Leldon that there is no difference in 30'
Ralph Campbell and Mac McDonald, need a name for the guy in front. Just lost McDonald in April of 2008.
Thelma, she was a super person and I will always remember her and Edna helping me put on my first tournament in Indian Valley, as I knew nothing about it Edna's last name I believe was Stork
Willie Bradford on the left with John I knew both of these guys from our work. I pitched both of them in company picnics, of course John is still going and was pitcher of the year again in 2008.
Bambi, she only pitched league but was a very great person. Bambi lost a long battle with Diabetes.
Jack Sorg from Golden Gate then Tri- Valley
Jim Keyes on the left from Feather River Club. John on the right still going strong, just had knee surgery.
Marion Hawley, was Secretary Treasure of NCHPA at one time.
Left to right, Lee Bousfield, Bill Dise and Lyle Mathis all of Gold Country
Elmer Wilson the work horse of the Yolo Club and on the right is Lee Bousfield of Gold Country
On the left is Ernie Kim, designer of the belt buckle when Northern held the World Championships in Pleasant. On the right is Monte Latino that we just lost this year. Monte was from the Sacramento Club.
On the left is Vera Floyd of Tri Valley. Vera pitched with either hand and had two averages. On the right looks like Easy Ed her husband.
Ernie Harries of Gold Country.
Obie Wynn on the left from Tri Valley and Chick White in the middle from Gold Country and on the right is Dwayne Hettinger that is still going but not pitching anymore. Shasta just had a tournament in honor of Dwayne.
On the left is Bob Hanlon from Sonoma and on the right is Monty Jones of Gold Country.
Jim and Emma Long of Sacramento. Emma was very active in the club and never pitched a shoe. Emma ran many tournaments for other clubs also. Later they were with Gold Country.
On the left is Bill Dise and on the right is Chick White both of Gold Country.
Ruben Lee of Gold Country a top notch pitcher.
On the left is Monty Jones with Flora in the middle and Leona Anderson.
On the left is Josephine Charley from Gold Country with Bob Lloyd on the right from Tri-Valley
On the left is Ruben Lee and on his right is Lee Van Dalsen, founders of the Gold Country Club.
Shorty Stratton from Gold Country. The most fun guy to watch pitch I have ever seen. Especially when he pitched Botelli.
A picture of some Gold Country pitchers. In the picture is deceased Flora Jones, Lee Van Dalsen, Jim Long, Chick White and Josephine Charley.
Tom Melling of Gold Country
In Memory of Marty. A long time member of the NCHPA and a past President. Marty was President in "88" when the NCHPA put on World, he was with the Tri-Valley Club
John James (Pee Wee) on the left and Richard Robbins who is still going strong
All will remember Genevieve Lavett. Was very active for many years. If you look at your score card you will see who designed it.
Jerry Beach from Ukiah, he used to be a frequent pitcher of Indian Valley
Jerry Beach again, Ukiah club
Nelson Diehl for the Turlock club
Paul Azalone from the Stockton club
Eldon still alive on the left and Gene we lost from the Vallejo club, he was a season ticket holder for the 49'ers
In the back row on the left is Earl Smith from the Sonoma Club
John Haggerman picking up his shoes a Hall of Famer in the NCHPA
John Origer from the Sonoma Club standing in the back row on the left
On the left Mary Dunn and Oliver Smith both very active members and both from the Tri Valley Club
Ray Martin on the left and the older gentleman second from the right is Ray's dad both from the Vallejo Club
Ray Parnay on the right from the Sonoma Club
Ray Parnay on the left and on the right sitting is Jack Fravel from the Ukiah Club
Walt Robinson from the Seaside Club and his wife. Only fitting to see Walt at sea again. For the younger pitchers out there Walt was in World War II and was in Pearl Harbor when we were attacked, his ship the "WV" was sunk, and he was below deck
Frank Spencer from the Feather River Club pitching in State Championships in 2005. He was the winner of the Class H group.
We just lost Frank Spencer at the early age of 63. He will be missed by all for sure. Born June 14, 1945 and entered into rest on October 18, 2008.
Walt Robinson and his wife Jean. Walt was from the Seaside Club. Walt is deceased but others are still alive.
Tom still alive, then Erline Brekke deceased, 4th over Fred Mederios deceased, Jack Meranda deceased. Not sure of names for 3rd and 6th.
Left to right, Josephine and Bert Charlie from Gold Country deceased, Bill Padgett from Gold Country, Ruben Lee from Gold Country with trophy deceased and Phil Ingersold deceased from the Rio Dell & Fortuna Club. The lady is Bernice from Fortuna Club
Tom Webb presenting a trophy to Joe Zogleman whe is deceased. I am sure all remember Joe.
Phil Ingersol from Rio Dell and Fortuna and Chick White from Gold Country.
Vern Brightman from the Rio Dell and Fortuna Clubs
Jack Sorg with white beard deceased talking to Tom Webb. Jack was from the Golden Gate Club until it closed then went to Tri Valley.
Two more we have lost, Vern Brightman and Phil Ingersol from the Rio Dell Club and the lady is Bernice Larson.
Some of the Sonoma Counties Hall of Famers. Arne Peters (deceased), George Greott, Tom Webb, Eldon Bryan, Yvonne Mauzey and Bob Mauzey.
Erling Brekke from the Rio Dell Club deceased with Tom Webb handing out trophies.
Two more pitchers we have lost, Carl Akins and George Larson both from the Rio Dell and Fortuna Clubs.
Roy Land deceased and Kenny Land and Betty Kindall all of Rio Dell Club
Pete Donaho of the Shasta Club deceased and Kenny again from the Rio Dell Club. All will remember Pete for his Cal Flip Horseshoes and his great lunches he had in his trunk
This picture was Taken when the Fortuna Club opened. Two more we have lost, Marty Dunn of the Tri Valley Club and Carl Akins of the Rio Dell and Fortuna Club. On the right is John Rose
We lost Marilyn Clark from the Rio Dell and Fortuna Club and on the right is Cliff Kendall
Two more Rio Dell and Fortuna pitchers we have lost, Carl Akins again and Marv Strapp
Two more pitchers we have lost from the Rio Dell and Fortuna Clubs, Phil Ingersol and Reese Cathey. Lady in the background is Bernice Larson Secretary of the club
Taken at County Fair in Ferndale: Tom Webb still going strong, local congressman Don Clauren and deceased Horace Vinsant, he belonged to both the Eureka and Rio Dell Clubs.
Four members from the Fortuna Club that are all deceased now: George Larsen, Marilyn Clark, Reese Cathey and Carl Akins.
Arnold Davis from Happy Camp and the Shasta Club getting a trophy from Tom. Arnold is deceased.
This is a picture of all the NCHPA members that are in the Hall of Fame. I need a year on this if anyone knows. Also maybe who is still living. Left to right: Vince Maurico deceased, Sharon Paddock as the skunk, Marty Dunn deceased, Genevieve Lavett deceased, Ernie Kim deceased, Vern Brightman deceased, he donated the burl for the plates to go on, Dave Loucks, Back row: Verndon Zelmar, Marqurite Henry, Jack Sorg deceased, Bill Henry deceased, Marthe Dunn, Vern Gosney, Tom Webb in Lumberjacks costume, Yvonne Mauzey, Al Crabtree, Bob Mauzey, John Morehouse and Earl Blunton.
Left is John Origer, Center Stu Snyder, frequent contributor to articles (Stu) John helped fix the Santa Rosa courts with grass. Sonoma City Club
Stu Snyder and Arnie Peters, Stu was a 20 year member and Arnie was a 50 year member, both deceased and both Hall of Fame Members from the Sonoma City Club
Left center Eileen Dubs a 10 year member from the Sonoma County Club
Hugh Gilland from the Turlock Club. Hugh was a frequent pitcher at the Indian Valley Courts.
Dianne Shortridge still going strong with Hugh Gilland who is deceased, on the right is Bob Hanlon
Left is Bob Hanlon from the Sonoma County Club and he pitched "Detroit Flyers"
Jim Hayes (J C) from Shingle Spring. In 1996 he won the World Championship in Class H-2
Monte Latino from Sacramento Club. Monte was always a top notch pitcher and coached all the younger pitchers, also he was a 2 time Intermediate World Champion. Monte pitched in Indian Valley many times.
Earl Rapp from the Reedley Cub and Later went to the Tulare Club a real gentleman on the courts.
Bill Harris, Bill just lost a hard battle with Cancer. He had been fighting the big "C" for a couple of years
Lillian Lloyd from Tri Valley Club. Lillian and Bob were frequent visitors to the Indian Valley Courts and on the way home one week end they almost got killed just out of Oroville. A guy pulled right out in front of them.
Walt and his wife Muriel Foreman. Walt and his wife pitched in Indian Valley many times. I had the pleasure to pitch with Walt as he was always in my group. A super person for sure.
Ceres Perry from Tri Valley Club. He was the only person to hit the overhead beams at the 1988 World Tournament in Pleasanton, CA. I thought Art Tyson and I were the only ones with a high shoe.
Another great picture of Walt Foreman from the San Jose Club. What a great person and I felt so sorry that he didn't get to pitch in world in 1988, as he wanted to so bad.
Oh yes Shorty Stratton. Anyone that ever met Shorty will never forget him, what a guy. I wished I had a sound track of his game pitching Bill Bortelli at state in Davis. I kept score for them and was in tears.
Oliver Smith on the left and was very involved in our sport, he was instrumental in developing Natstat software. On the right is Eddie Garcia from S. Calif, he pitched in Indian Valley one time also. He used to pick up beer cans to recycle before it was so popular. Eddie when I pitched him pitched a Diamond Super ringer shoe with a flop.
Mel Resse from the San Jose Club, later moved on up to Oregon
Art Rector from the Mosswood Club, Oakland lost their club many years ago
And lets not forget Char Sorg. Very active in our sport and held offices and sure did her part. This was taken in 1986 Riverside at the State Championships
Now we have lost both of these wonderful people, Char and Lillian. As you see from this photo Char always had a good time.
Char Sorg again. When Char first pitched at the Indian Valley courts, she fell in love with the area and promoted our club and never missed a year after that.
Char in Ukiah. When Char promoted our courts in Indian Valley we only had 12 courts then and pitched 147 people in one week end, I told her SHHHHHHHHH. quiet. We had three go rounds until 10:30pm
Char and Lillian again in the middle court. This was at Riverside during the state tournament in 1986
This is Esther Ferrau and Virginia Sorg at the World Banquet in 1988. Virginia never pitched but came to all tournaments and watch Jack and Char pitch and kept score.
Jack Sorg at Las Vegas in 1986. Jack loved to pitch and made many tournaments.
Taken in 1973: Esther Williams pitching, she is from the Rio Dell Scotia Club and waiting to pitch is Lucy Hanlon from the Sonoma Club, both Ladies are in the NCHPA Hall of Fame
We just lost Bill Milligan in November of 2009, he will be missed by all and was a member of the Vallejo Club.
We lost Paul Anzelone at a very young age of 59. He will be missed by all that knew him and was a member of the Stockton Club. We lost Paul in July of 2006
Ralph Carter of the Sacramento Club had a great time in his many years pitching
Another page of a great person, Ralph Carter.
Mike Martinez of the Sacramento Club, one of the old Tahoe Park Gang, I pitched there myself when I first got into horseshoes. Back in 1981 or 82.
Ralph Carter pitching when he was younger, yea, younger 77.
John Rilea from the Indian Valley Club celebrating his 90th birthday. We lost John on Feb. 20th, 2010
Joe Garcia and his wife. We lost Joe on Feb 22, 2010. Joe had an auto accident and did not survive. Joe was a member off and on for many years with the ivhp's
We lost Glenn Jamieson, Glenn was a very active member of the NCHPA and the NHP and will be missed by all. Glenn had a heart attack and passed on at 8:20 am on June the 7th, 2010.
Bill Brown we lost on May 15th, 2010. Bill was a very good friend of mine and I pitched Bill many times. Bill was my taxi during the 1988 world we held there. He drove me to town to do my shopping. What a great guy
We have lost another fine person on May the 15th 2010, Bill Brown. Bill will be remembered by many that had the pleasure to pitch with him.
Bill was a coach and leader for many new pitchers. His star pupil was Linda Hoelscher from their club.
Bill and his wife Jean
Thor Jenson we lost on June 30th, 2010. All these players are so close to me as I had pitched them for many years. I used to pitch the Alameda County Fair for many years.
What a gentleman he was, he will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him
Thor and Marty belling up to the bar, what two great guys, we hav lost both of them now.
Everyone must remember Marguerite. What a wonderful woman and very active in horseshoes. Her husband Bill died a few years back and they always attended the year end meetings that I went too. I can remember dancing with Marguerite at one of the year end dinner and dancing. She will be missed by many for sure.
Nick Garcia one of our last junior pitchers at Indian Valley Horseshoe Club took his own life by hanging. So sad as Nick was a great pitcher and when pitching league with us won an award for pitching one of the highest games with handicap in the entire NHPA. I took his picture and got him recognition in our local news paper.
We just lost another pitcher. Starbuck had pitched at our tournaments in Indian Valley. I remember him showing me a trophy he had won at another tournament. He said he got "Turd Place" it was a turn painted gold.
He will be missed by all that knew him he was a great guy and a great personality.