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Show THE SENTINEL Thursday, August 7, 1980 2 Page etiquette. No contestant to can do anything cancel tosses peg). Equal with the each other out. A normal interfere of an game goes to 50 points, concentration No one yelling, game oponent. although variation allows each talking, walking around or clanging of shoes player to toss 50 shoes and count each toss. together is allowed. Giles became one of the The art of determining a ringer has gotten down "movers and shakers" in to a fine science. Each the sport locally back in player includes in his 1959, when he put in the 10 "tools of the trade" a court complex , in The work took be Riverton. can that edge straight placed against the points almost all summer and of the shoe. If even a .202 Clarence did most of it of an inch feeler gauge himself. Ever since then, can be inserted between he's been chairman of the the straight edge and the "Town Days" (Fourth of peg the toss is counted as July) pitching a ringer. A caliper is tournament. other the used to measure close Among (within six inches of the Riverton's Giles helps promote horseshoes Most people think of horseshoe pitching as a game for reunions or picnics or just something in the depression days, when the only horseshoe court in town was behind the town's only tavern. Garence was not inclined on the tournament follbwing night. It took some but arm-twistin- Clarence eventually agreed. The next night he the came out and won the enter Today, however, the to so he tournament. game has grown into a establishment back out Horseshoe is contested pitching stayed sport. on regulation size courts It's a safe bet that just shoes. has "Once in a while during with the pegs exactly 40 about everyone when feet afternoons sloped apart, played horseshoes at one the time or another. But, there wasn't much to do," towards each other about across the country, tens Clarence recounts, three inches, about 14 of the of "some of thousands guys would inches showing above individuals compete get together and each ground. The pit, in which meets would put a nickle in the the pegs are set, must be in regularly under the hat. A fellow could pick three by six feet with the sponsored auspices of local, state, up 30 or 50 cents by top six inches of the pit assonational filled with clay. The clay and winning." are is moistened to a rewards ciations. The Horseshoe pitching is greater today with cities consistency to the for of rules shoes from the set a holding biding governed by keep and regulations as exact world bouncing out. The two opponents as any sport in the world, championships with prize rules that have been money. State and local practice for a couple of evolving over the past 80 competitions are also three rounds then they years when the first clubs graced by big awards and flip a shoe to see who goes which first. Each player will of were organized. trophies, Horseshoe pitching has Clarence has won more pitch two shoes at his peg been around long enough than his share including constituting an inning. to have acquired its own state championships in Scoring is three points for superstars, both past and 1974, '76, and '79. In 1979, a ringer and one point for his son, Allen, joined leaners or close shoes present. What's more, the drive him in the winners circle and dedication of those by taking state honors in who participate actively his class. He didn't really start in horseshoes, give every reason to believe it's not competing professionally only here to stay, but will until 1953. On his way home from work at the grow and flourish. Clarence Tooele Army Riverton's Depot, Giles, joins present day Garence would often stop like off at the West Jordan contemporaries Richard and Margurite Park to practice a few Buchanan of Midvale and minutes. One day he Jack Raymond and Tito noticed a group of young men playing on the I of Archuleta Sandy A of one courts. as man, who I others, among the driving forces behind seemed to be in charge, came over and asked the sport in this area. Clarence says he began Garence if he'd like to a for them pitching horseshoes back join todo. and position, responsibilities Clarence shoes. Two imaginary foul lines are established on the court. One is three feet ahead of the peg. If a player slips over that line while pitching, that shoe is declared foul and is removed from the pit before the next throw. Another foul line exists at the rear quarter of the court. The player not must stand pitching behind this line so as not to interfere with the player who is pitching. Along with the rules of play there are rules of annual holds in the sport are his as horseshoe role the for specialist Riverton -- V 1 . J watch television, you've probably wen the commercials telling fluoride I toothpaste I If as Man serves regional Rendezvous tournament director of the National Pitchers at Fort Bridger over the Horseshoe and Labor Day weekend, and Association in numerous he most participates recently the clinics and exhibitions supervised horseshoe competition at teaching the game to both the Police Olympics in young and old. "More and more people Murray. He currently are getting involved," he claims. "Just this year in Utah we've had a 30 percent increase in the of number pitchers taking part in our meets and the growth has been ever greater back east." The reason feels Giles, is that horseshoe is a sport that just about anyone with a set of shoes, two pegs, and a and ambition l little I energy can do. It's good I) exercise, the people are it's and friendly, challenging. "There have only been four perfect games ever l ill u definitely possess therapeutic value and haw recommended by the American Denial Association's Council on Dental Therapeutics. It should be emphasized, so there is no misundcrstanding.-tha- t fluoride toothpastes are not a substitute for the combination of fluoridation of community drinking water and ("Mommy. Mommy, my group had fewer The best part cavities'"!. about these commercials is that, hopefully, they may induce children to brush their the complete teeth. It's removal of dental plaque that is the most effective preventer of tooth decay and gum disease. Toothpaste can help, but it's only a part of effective oral hygiene. fluoride professional treatment, which have been shown to reduce dental decay by as much as 65 percent . A j mpsMIc Ma, Tnm dm mum an The mere presence fluoride in a toothpaste does not give it therapeutic qualities. There are. however, several brands of toothpaste on the market which contain fluoride in an effective combination with other ingredients. They flfuvtoo) to) RICHARD W. FTATRERSTONE D.D 7050 S. 2000 PhetM! East-SL- 942-120- 0 C and competitions were against in O J IJ each summer. Start Back Toa School J ST? be as BE A. mm Tc? Sirloin - Inc. Soup. Salad. Sm. Drink. Dessert i S50 1 FrlcrJfct. Prinio I I Inc. Soup. r'w Salad. Ri! Sm. Drink Dessert Rcdrjcod Inn says 7777 So. Reduced ltd. West Jcrdzn 561-088- 1 state --v Lloyd Sutcliffe, Owner 13509 S. 1300 E., Draper j football also for Ute Conference Little League football will conclude this Saturday. Boys nine to 15 years of age are eligible. The Jordan Ute league will take place sign-up- s from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mt. 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All plants on sale will be in containers and will be suitable for planting all summer long. opening of action non-pla- Competition in AYSO soccer will begin this Sept. 6, reports league officials. And while signwere ups officially concluded last spring, the league reports there are still openings for young ladies' More teams. information can be obtained by calling Lynn and Jackie Burrows at We'll see you soon. Sincerely, Lloyd Sutcliffe Example The AYSO league locally is centered in the Cottonwood Heights-Butle- r areas. Matches are played at Bywater and the Cottonwood Heights Spa Park. Scotts Family GRASS SEED Apple Trees '4 and Applianc Reg. $9.95 (Across From Riverton Motor) 12758 So. 1700 West, wow s ir a J 5. state Covors 2000 Sq. Ft. w5 List $095 I I v nt Don't miss this opportunity. Save as never before on fruit and shade trees. At these prices, all plant sales must be final. Only cash, Master Charge and Visa or Guaranteed checks will be allowed. All sales are cash and carry. We cannot hold your purchases. 943-150- it?Si at the Due to Spring sewer construction blocking the road near our business and the unusually bad weather, we have a large plant inventory. We also must now make our sewer connection. To make this connection, we are forced to clear our stock of shade trees and peat moss. These prices will be made to the general public. Virtually all trees in our sales yard will be sold at cost. charged. for Standard nmn ritjer cat is 22 months. people like Ted Allen has I I been one of the real thrills I I of my life," states Garence. "I wouldn't trade my association with this sport for anything." 'Wljat sign ups end with 254-079- 0 aM a Giles takes aim and fires. Giles, a lonj time resident of Riverton, has pitched horseshoes almost as Ions. He holds three state titles and is one of the front runners in Clarence eekly competition Riverton dtte The gestation period for elephants Championship. Last year at state he shot 81.8 percent and has had an 80 percent game this year. One high mark that looks almost unattainable is the record of 72 straight scored by ringers pitching giant, Ted Allen, in 1955. "Pitching XV 1 X World 9 5 4 fctitf saul as .112 ef attach. - championship play. That means there's always something to shoot for." Garence is still trying for that perfect game himself. His best ringer 82 was percentage in a in the percent game 1 jtst ' Youth I two world in Dear Appreciated Customer TV The difference befaroH (Uhm:. TOOTHPASTE your net a straight rife to check a close toss for a rager. Mountain were II I and a feeler fange 'ViewS On Cental Health FLUORIDE " horseshoes. Clarence Clarence, "that is where a pitcher got 18 ringers in the clear. Two of those Richard Featherstone DIXS 1 ' Close counts recorded," r------- If Stake, chairman of the Senior horseshoe Olympics competition, sponsor and the of conductor - II v. I $45 iy 4-- 6 7-- 9 Foot Foot Clump Birch Reg. 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