Long Live The King
Naples and Pelican Bay friend Gordon Hammes achieved a lifetime goal of not only winning a gold ball as the 80s singles champ; but he did it by dethroning The King… King Van Nostrand. I don’t believe Gordon had ever taken a set from King; but he beat him 4-6; 6-4; 6-4
75s Clay
New Hampshire friend and regular Tuesday doubles partner, Whitey Joslin teamed with Tom Beach to upset the #2 seeds Biedinger and Hernando to make it to the 75s doubles finals. There they had a close match, losing to another friend, Bill Poist and his partner Don Mathias, 6-3, 7-5
While Whitey has an amazing total of 14 National balls, I believe they were all teamed with his daughter Laura.
In the 75s singles, New Hampshire friend Nick Ourusoff had a good run, losing in the quarters. And today, the #1 and #2 seeds of Joe Bachmann and Rudy Hernando face off for the gold ball.
70s Grass
Great run for all of them! (Sorry if I missed anyone I know well).
For the full results to the 70s, click HERE
And for the 75s and 80s, click HERE
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So how is John Powliss doing in the 80’s? Or is he now in the 85’s?
JB- John was the #1 seed in 80s dubs and won the gold! george
Gordon – congrats – you finally did it! Do we call you King Hammes now?
Don Long won the 70’s grass singles gold ball – well done!
Congrats to Gordon Hammas and I knew it was in the cards to finally come to fruition!!!!!!!!!