Kentucky Blue Clay Blast opens horseshoe year
John Rackley and Mark Walton were two of the Perry Horseshoe Pitcher’s Club winners from the 2013 season opening Kentucky Blue Clay Blast held in Perry March 16. In Class G, Walton was 5-0 with 34 ringers. In Class D, Rackley was 3.5-1.5 with 47 ringers. Also winning from Perry were Jim Henderson in Class E (6-1, 79 ringers), Dave McKim in Class B (4-1, 64 ringers) and D.J. Mullis (4-1, 40 ringers). In the championship class, Larry Myers placed second. Robbie Bloodworth was also a runner-up to Rackley in the D Class.
For those interested in learning about or improving in horseshoe pitching, contact Perry members Chuck Poole (929-5725), Dane Clark (997-7222) or Buddy Ayer (396-1637).
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