Aug 20, 2010

And the winners are...


3rd Place The D-Nozzles Dale Garret & Jeff Ally




2nd Place Team SNUS United States Ryan Brown & Keith Wayne



1st Place Team Six Pack Eric Frago & Brad Stangle





Ringer King Ryan "27 Ringers" Brown



And now your moment of ZEN...



Thanks for coming out see you Oct 2, 2010 for the finals





Aug 17, 2010

It saddens me to have to write such an update but I have been getting a lot of inquiries…one of my old friends and a recent competitor of East Bay Summer Series, Dee Sargent passed away Saturday evening following the event. He was 38 years old and leaves behind a wife and 2 children.

I know everyone meets a lot of new people during these events so I just wanted to share team photo of Dee so you can put a face to the name.

Team Gruesome 2-some Neil & Dee (Cowboys hat) taking their team photo…Godspeed Dee

The final tournament of 2010; Mission Pipe presents Summer Pitch 5 will be dedicated to Dee and all the proceeds will be donated to Team Sargent Trust Fund.

Aug 11, 2010

4 Days to go...Who's ready?


4 Days to go until the 2010 Eastbay Masters Presented by Prime Smoke Meats. The horseshoe community has been buzzing lately…yes Round 2 of the East Bay Summer Series but also with news…


FROM SFHPC site: Friend of SFHPC, Brian Simmons beat Alan Francis, 18-15 at the NHPA World Championships in Cedar Rapid, Iowa. Brian had 87.5%, Alan had 85% ringers. This was Mens A-1 class, not the Championships yet…(FYI Alan won again) North Bay local Kimmy Stockli wins the Women's C division going 15-0 with a 64.33% average!! Wow! (Kimmy ended up 15th overall in the world...Sue Snyder 4th overall)

NOW some EBSS news

• With everyone gunning for Team Six Pack rumors are they have actually kick up there training a notch…WELL that means all the other teams need to kick it up two notches

• The Porkers have been spotted at Robertson Park getting a little help from none other than 2006 Champion Steve Gibson will see how that pays off.

• Speaking of Steve Gibson he actually got his partner Eric Kramer to get out and do some training watch out for this duo at round 2

• The SF’s Double 06 will be back for round 2 and after their fine performance at Lord of The Ringers 2 and their love of bacon they will a favorite for sure.

Rumor Mill

• Looks like once again we may see a few teams making the Journey from San Jose to Livermore CA to compete in summer series.

• Team Hustla out again hopefully we’ll see them in final round Oct 2nd

• Tony Loos was been shopping around for a partner after Justin Dawkins had last minute engagement come up…I know of a certain player with a 64cm hat size that also maybe looking for partner

• Team Reservoir Dog is rumored to be back in action we’ll see if Gary & Lou can reach the podium

• Will we see Husband wife team of Grimes’s???

See everyone Saturday warm-ups 10:00am we start at 11:30

Open practice Friday evening from 5:00ish until dark

Aug 6, 2010


1 week away…and couple days





As we approach the next round of the 2010 East Bay Summer Series tour there are many familiar players sitting in the top five. Team Six Pack & Team John Wayne seems to always be in the running in the top most of the season. However three are few new faces Team Green’s Jon Bastian & Carolyn Allasia, Team Rockstar Ken Baker & Marc Bull one of the teams looking to improve in round 2.

2009 Eastbay Masters Team Six Pack

The question is can the reign of Team Six Pack be stopped? In this reporters opinion yes! Team Six Pack was against the ropes on more than one occasion in round 1 and with everyone’s game improving we should expect there run to finally come to an end.

2008 Champions Team Hustla with 2nd place Reservoir Dogs
In other team news, can we expect the returns of veteran teams The Reservoir Dog or Team Hustla…what about the The Good Ole Boys these were podium regulars back in 08/09. Hopefully there is no golf tournaments scheduled. We did confirm the Panty Droppers will be back for round 2; also a couple of teams from the 209 area code will be making the drive to compete in the bay area’s premier horseshoe pitching series.






Aug 4, 2010


Will there be a team from the 209?


The 209 Duo with manager JD
A recent rumor has surfaced in the horseshoe pitching community. The notion that Joey “All Right” Hartless and Scott “The Hanford Kid” Slattery may reunite for a run at the cup.

The Hanford Kid, best known for his raft-The Exxon “Valdze” and his propensity for stealing lighters, will make the journey from Chico, California to participate in the 2010 East Bay Masters presented by Prime Smoke Meats.

Hartless is well known for his ‘bar shirt’ collection, and for his appetite for potted meat. This duo date back many years, and although they have not seen each other in a long time-could be a darkhorse if the magic is still there.







July 28, 2010

Just few weeks to go...

East Bay Masters Presented by


Well summer is underway and Round 2 of East Bay Summer Series is quickly approaching. Aug 14th is the date the action will be going down. Back with us is title sponsor Prime Smoked Meats; expect the finest bacon in the world to be given out to our top teams again. Of course let’s not forget the coveted green jackets…one of the most desired of all trophies in professional sports. Last year Frago & Stangle were the lucky recipients of the blazers will they be wearing green again on Aug 14th we will see.


Team Six Pack has targets on their backs this year and there are a lot of teams gunning for the duo. Team Rockstar are having strong summer this year been top four team in the last 3 tournaments they have competed in. Team Green from SF along with SFHPC Team Double 06 has their sights on Team Six Pack. Obviously EBSS own Team John Wayne, Bacon Saturday, and the Real Housewives of Alameda County are looking for Bacon & Green Jackets. Stay tuned for more update and news from the Bay Area’s premier horse pitching league.

June 29, 2010

Three-peat is a portmanteau of the words three and repeat. It is used either as a verb or noun used in American sports to refer to winning a third championship in a row.

• Los Angeles Lakers have done it
• Bulls did in the 1990’s
• Oakland A’s of early 70’s did it
• Yankees have done it
• No NFL team has done it.

Four-Peat is a portmanteau of the words four and repeat. It is used either as a verb or noun used in American sports to refer to winning a four championship in a row. A rare feat in any sport, NASCAR Champion Jimmy Johnson, multi time Tour De France winner Lance Armstrong (7 straight), Tennis Champion Roger Federer, and now Team Six-Pack Eric Frago & Brad Stangle have Four-Peated! East Bay Summer Series Kicked off the season with a 22 Team double elimination showdown. The weather looked a bit windy & gloomy in the early part of the day but that did not slow down 44 of the Bay Area’s best horseshoe pitches from sticking out to see who would become Summer Kick-Off Champions 2010.

Summer Kick-Off Champs Team Six Pack

Tournament Highlights

• 2006 runner ups Team Fishscale out of the gates strong looking like they did back in the day.

• Double-O6 Peter Z of SFHPC was not “ON” persuade but teammate Gino was and carried the duo to several more wins and enough ringers for Gino to be crowned the Ringer King

• Team Rockstar looked strong & steady… nickel & dime'n there opponents for solid 4th place finish

• John Wayne stealthed into final 4 and beat Team Rockstar but couldn’t get pass Team Green

• Otis’s Boys back for 2010 and looking keep there championships hopes alive with top 10 finish

• Bacon Saturday eliminating SFHP again with last minute flurry of ringers

• Team Green moved in to finals Jon Bastian & Carolyn Allasia looking to dethrone Team Six Pack but had to settle for Silver Medals Other Happenings on the Pits

• Team David & Goliath & Team Lulu from SJ were all first timers… a victory may not have happen but they learned the game and ALL scored their first ringers

• Real House Wives of Alameda County were on a terror. Racking up 4 wins making them a hot team to watch in 2010.

• The D-Nozzles back for 2010 and we will see if they can break the top 5 like they did last year

• EBSS may not count the money game victories for championship points but there was some action going down. Dead Ringers being beat TWICE by the Hyphy Wifey’s

• Good to see Dennis (Team Free Agent) & Eric Loyd (team Supercocks) competing.

2nd Place Team Green


3rd Place Team John Wayne

Upsets of the Weekend

• The Dead Ringers out early

• Team SNUS Keith Wayne lack of ringers, and Browner in his pill haze need more support

• Hyphy Wifey’s did have the best day in tourney but made some money on the side.

• Ray & Sofia Team Ohh Baby 2 & out

Even with Team Six Pack winning it was great tournament. Hope to see everyone Aug 14th when EBSS returns for the 2010 East Bay Masters Presented By PRIME SMOKE MEATS.

Big Thanks to:

Marc Bull, Ryan Brown, Billy Rose, John Viola for keeping things moving. Easton Bell Sports for the shade Rockstar Energy Drink for the nutritious and delicious beverage Robertson Park for the world-class horseshoe facility Legalsounds.com for the reasonably priced music

THANK YOU to ALL THE TEAMS

· Country C · Team Pit Bull · Team Rockstar · Otis’s Boys · John Wayne · LuLu · Bacon Saturday · American Dream · Team SNUS United States · David & Goliath · Dead Ringers · Double O6 · Fishscale · Hyphy Wifeys · Team Six Pack · D Nozzles · The Real House Wives of Alameda County · Super Cocks · Team Green · Perfect Strangers · Free Agents · Ohh Baby

June 17, 2010

Let’s get Readyeeeeeeeee to Pitchhhhhhh!!!

Summer Kick off is near people. The Summer Series inbox has been getting flooded with questions, comments, and suggestions. Thank you staying involved. So with regards to the final draft of the 2010 rules…ALL games will not exceed 35min (excluding the finals). Stop watches will be placed at each court so the athletes on the score tower side will be responsible to start and monitor the stop watch. SIMPLE! This will also help keep things moving.

TEAM NEWS (Rumor Mill)

· Ok let’s start with the latest Team Six Pack update. Frego has been claiming a ringer percentage of 50% that is scary good. Stangle on the other silent possibly training in some secluded facility?

· Gibson news…Steve IN, Danny & Tommy OUT! Why you ask? Baby shower yes a baby shower, two grown men will be missing the tournament for a shower.

· A small group of athletes from the greater San Jose area are looking to make there debut at Summer Series this weekend. Good Luck Cross Fit SJ.

· One of the Tri-Valleys OG horseshoe promoters is back at EBSS Josh Red Reding and he supposedly has recruited a few more players for 2010 will see if any sleepers show up.

· Fixture at the EBSS event Team D Nozzles Jeff Ally & Dale Garret will be hoping to make another top 5 finish like they did at East Bay Master presented by Prime Smoke Meats last year. I will try to add more Neil Diamond to my playlist.

· On more serious note Team SNUS United States Ryan Brown was involved in a car accident this past week. This could lead to an open spot on a premier team (2007 Champs). Rumors are circulating BUT not confirmed if Ryan is unable to pitch Josh Schreiber might be the man to fill in for Browner. Stay Tuned…

Final Thoughts

As always there will open practice Friday evening June 18th I should be there by 5:00pm (maybe earlier). It is great opportunity to calibrate that pitching arm. Also feel free to show up EARLY Saturday morning (9:00am) to help prepare the pits, (pick, rake, water, rake) Hang signs, set up Pop-Ups…I could always use extra hands.

11:30am START TIME

Robertson Park the silence before the storm

6/08/2010

Week & Half to go...

Ladies & Gentlemen we are only a week and half away from the season opener. The horseshoe community has been buzzing lately.

TEAM NEWS

• Frego has been training on a regular basis and is rumored to have gotten even better. We all know his weakness (booze) so let’s do our best to slow him down.
• Team Dead Ringers Steve Gibson cocky as always says he has been playing from time to time but BUT what about the other Gib boys? Rumors are circulating they are obligated to attend some a baby shower!?!? JEEZ…I thought the Gibson family had priorities.
• Peter Z, John B, Gino…and some of the SFHPC are looking forward to the event so be on the lookout for those guys

• Spotted the last few weeks at P-Town senior center, Real house Wives of Alameda County, Hyphy Wifys, Team Bacon Saturday, Team SNUS United States, and Team Rockstar everyone just trying to get loose before season opener.
• As always Team John Wayne John Viola has been avoiding pitching shoes until day of the tournament, but his team mate Nate Wayne has been tearing up the shoes of Lake Don Pedro
• 2006 Runner-Ups Team Fishscale will be returning to Summer Series in 2010 Matt Gery & Cambell Jones let’s see what these two veterans can do.
• At least 2 teams from Cross Fit San Jose are confirmed to play EBSS on June 19th

Can you say 3-Peat! Rick does it again

5/21/2010

Watch Rick Bermingham wrap up his 3rd straight Califonia State Championship.
Frego & Stangle that is how the pro's do it!!!


Way to go Rick hope to see you this summer at one of our events.

DID YOU KNOW

5/14/2010

East Bay Summer Series Presents:
Coors Light the story of the Silver Bullet




Bill Coors is the "Father of the Aluminum Beer Can." Coors invented the pollution free push tab can in the 1970s, however the consumer disliked the top and it was discontinued soon after. The long and current slogan of "Silver Bullet" to describe Coors Light is not for the beer, it is for the silver colored can the beer is packaged in. Coors Light was once produced in the yellow bellied cans like Coors Banquet(see below); however, when the yellow was removed and the can was mostly silver, many dubbed the beer as "The Silver Bullet."

Coors, the "Banquet Beer", also known as "Coors Original", a 5% abv pale lager. This is the oldest brand in the Coors portfolio, first brewed in 1874 and has been given awards at World's Columbian Exposition in 1893, and at the Great American Beer Festival in 2004.


Coors Light, the "Silver Bullet", a 4.2% abv beer first brewed in 1978 as a low calorie beer. It is Coors' top selling brand, and the third-best selling beer in the United States. The beer is also quite popular in Ireland, where it is available at most bars nationwide. It has won several medals for "American-Style Light Beer" at the Great American Beer Festival, and is the official beer sponsor of the NFL and the NFL Network. In 2006, a "frost brew liner", referring to the "Frost Brewed" branding, was introduced. Coors Light bottles and cans feature a cold temperature sensitive label using Chromazone ink. When the mountains on the label turn blue, the beer is at optimal drinking temperature

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2005 Great American Beer Festival silver medalist, American-Style Light Lager

1998 Great American Beer Festival gold medalist, American-Style Light Lager

1997 Great American Beer Festival bronze medalist, American-Style Light Lager


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Innovative Coors Light Packaging----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The Coors Light Party Ball

The Party Ball container is a disposable plastic sphere that holds more than five gallons of draft beer equivalent to approximately 55 12-ounce cans. The sphere is packaged in a sturdy box with a plastic liner to hold ice. The packaging debuted in eight select markets across the country including Santa Barbara and Fresno, Calif.; Topeka, Kan.; New Orleans; Albuquerque, N.M.; Holmdel, N.J.; Syracuse, N.Y.; and Madison, …



The Coors Light Plastic Bottle Cooler Box

The innovative 18-pack Plastic Bottle Cooler Box is the industry’s first ice-ready bottle package that can keep beer cold. The Plastic Bottle Cooler Box features 16-ounce plastic bottles that can be taken almost anywhere!








The Coors Light Cold Activated Label

The Coors Light Cold Activated Label takes the mystery out of knowing a beer’s temperature. The label indicates when it’s ready for drinking. Thermal ink on the label changes from white to blue when the beer is as Cold as the Rockies.




The Coors Light Frost Brew Liner Can

The Coors Light Frost Brew Liner locks in the frost brewed Rocky Mountain taste of “The World’s Most Refreshing Beer.” The liners themselves are blue and are recognizable through blue rims and pull tabs on the outside.






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Summer Kick-Off confirmed!!!

5/13/10

Livermore CA, Robertson
Hey how about that ride in? I guess that’s they call it Sin City. Thanks for coming back for another action pack filled summer of good ole fashion horseshoe pitching. OK well maybe not old fashion but never the less... Looks like I finally got the dates locked down and our sponser lined up for 2010. Last year East Bay Summer Series had tremendous growth with new outside sponsors & increase repeat participants we really exceeded our 2009 goals. We averaged 23 teams per event! For 2010 expect better competition, smoother running games, better prizes and always good times. The 2010 Kick Off will be June 19th that means all you pitchers need to get out there before then and knock the rust off that throwing arm. Feel free to send email and I can direct you to the nearest pits.


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Event Dates--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Summer Series Kick-Off June 19, 2010

Eastbay Masters Aug 14, 2010

Summer Pitch 5 The Finale October 2, 2010





Tournament Details-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Double Elimination

$15 per person

Leaner’s 2 points

Follow Your Shoes

Warm-ups 10:00am

Tournament starts at 11:30am




Defending Series Champs------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Team Six Pack Eric Frego & Brad Stangle



NEW for 2010

• Polomino Lounge in Livermore California will be official post tournament bar/after party location
• We have raised entry fees..All participants will now receive commemorative Summer Series 2010 Koozie
• There are 2 new trees planted this past winter at Robertson Park Horseshoe Facility
• Gibson Clause has been abolished
• More SWAG
• Maybe Group A & B classifiction (still pending)

For Immediate Release:

5/7/10