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50th
REUNION GOLF TOURNAMENT – An Event for the Aged who all
affirm that they can break 70 (on the first 9 holes)!
The
following players have willingly or unwittingly made themselves
available for exposure and public ridicule at our Reunion Golf Tournament
next August.
Some
of the bios are legitimate as they were provided by the players
themselves. Some are made up by the three of us based on hearsay,
innuendo and things we’ve garnered from monitoring the “golfers
grapevine.” In other words, this is the Twilight Zone of handicapping
and you are cautioned to Enter at Your Own Risk!
CAVEAT:
All of our representations are made with tongue in cheek and should
obviously be taken with a large grain of salt!
1.
Tom Bright --- He and his lovely wife Twyla stopped by to
see Duke in Mesquite a little while back --- no doubt to verify
that he and this whole gig were on the level --- and in spite of
his reservations, went ahead signed up to play next August anyway!!!
A Real Risk Taker!!!
2.
Jay Clawson --- One of THE KINGS of high school music and
a Real Kool Kat! Lives on a horse called “Chestnut” in
Los Alamitos, (of race track fame) CA. This bio may have been slightly
different if Jay had any input whatsoever, but he didn’t so
you get what you got!?!
3.
Bob Cockayne --- The most popular guy in high school because
the girls all thought that his last name was also his “business!?!”
A haberdasher of extreme talent and business acumen! Lives on an
island somewhere --- but, can he play golf on the mainland? Traughber,
Travers and Pejsa say YES! We’ll find out in August…
4.
Don Cooke Jr. --- The “Crafty One” from Carlsbad.
Plays good, not bad.
Gave
no handicap index for reference, will therefore play at “scratch”
or in the Callaway Division. In fact, it’s been sometime since
Don has been seen or heard from in these environs?!? Maybe he’s
out there on the Asian Tour warming up for us?!?
5.
Burt Dorman --- Says he hasn’t played golf for a long
time but thinks it’s worth reviving his game for this Greatest
of All Golfing Shows! Gotta admire his spirit! Another Callaway
Star in-the-making!
6-7.
Dr. Harvey and Elaine (Elliott) Knoernschild --- This Mensa
couple practices the “power of the mind over matter” brand
of golf?!? Does it work? Well, let us put it this way, we’ve
had to split them up, Elaine with the ladies and Harvey with a couple
of local sharks, just to keep things “fair!”
8.
Jim Hezlep --- Yes, THAT Jim Hezlep the greatest high school
pitcher of all time! And one helluva a nice guy who divides his
time between the golf course and a rather elegant and homey spread
in Heavenly Valley, aka. Santa Barbara, CA. Please Jim, no curve
balls off the first tee, OK?!?
9.
Peggy (Jenkins) Moore --- Peggy thought she was going to
remain anonymous but with an e-mail address that starts off “pegtime”
AND she sent in the entire entry fee --- no measly deposit for her
--- we’ve got a feeling this lady’s a “Player?!?”
10-11.
Jane (Lange) and Doug Delahooke --- A “Power Couple”
if ever there was one! Sierra Madre is their Kingdom of Choice and
they rule with all the grace and wisdom of the House of Delahooke
(there’s some golf history here somewhere?!?). We think Jane
might be a “hustler” as she is already asking for strokes
from her fellow lady compatriots? Maybe we’ll pair her with
Elaine, Nancy and ??? We’ve already hooked Doug up with Harvey
K.
12.
Bob Liljenwall --- Master of quip and quote, is working on
another book, establishing a believable new handicap, used to be
a pretty good pitcher, yet to be determined if he’ll be a good
hitter?!? He sorta wormed his way on to our Committee so we recently
dubbed him, “Roberto” --- we don’t know why --- maybe
he needs/enjoys the “cache?” If something goes wrong or
you have a complaint – see Roberto!
13.
Louise Liljenwall --- Roberto’s long suffering wife
and an avid USC football fan and alumnus. She joins Paula Wainscott
in the Callaway Division keeping the guys off balance and otherwise
honest?!?
14.
Dale Miller --- From the Native American town of Ahwahnee,
CA., lives on a street with “eagle” in the name --- beware
of white men with silver tongues bearing gifts and Greetings for
Another Dimension?!? Another “Callaway Character?!?”
15.
John Miller --- PHS football team Captain. CAL rowing (eights)
star. U.S. Navy service on a destroyer in the Pacific. According
to Roberto, “he brings his athletic and “destroyer”
skills and qualities to the golf course… don’t ride with
him or get in his way! He can’t see like he used to… in
other words a bona fide Mr. MaGoo, Bulldork sorta like “Spare
Parts” Pascoe!
16.
Gary Nelson --- In high school, a funny, Champion-level party
man! In college a brilliant, eccentric Stanford “brain.”
In real life, a scientist of monumental accomplishments that only
the Livermore Lads are able or willing to discuss. And then the
Great Leveler came along --- GOLF! Gary hasn’t been the same
since!?!
17.
Tony Pascoe --- The Best Damned Golfer PHS has turned out
for this Reunion? Quite possibly, the Best Damned Athlete at Marshall
Jr. High, circa 1950’s. Received 9 letters in 5 different sports
at Marshall! A gritty competitor, an somewhat honest “14”
handicapper, a force to be reckoned with. And he’s a lot nicer
guy than his Bulldork heritage would lead you to suspect! Recently
acquired a “Jack Nicklaus” hip replacement and 2 new eyes!
The only trouble is, he’s got a Lee Trevino body and his guide
dog refuses to leave?!? What the???
18.
Dick Parker --- Member, “in good standing,” out
at Glendora C.C. We don’t believe THAT either! An excellent
example of the ageless adage, “old age and treachery always
wins out over youth and skill!” Count on “Parker”
to give you a big grin and firm handshake --- just make sure you
get your hand back!
19.
Tony Pejsa --- Quite possibly “The Best Damned Golfer”
that JMHS will turn out for this event --- plays annually in the
in Bob Hope Chrysler Classic down La Quinta way --- has been reported
to be as low as a “6” handicap to as high as a “10”
--- take your pick. Living La Dolce Vita in Santa Ynez, CA. If you’re
a betting soul, “Tony’s your Pony!”
20.
Dick Ratliff --- A stellar performer, hard worker, plays
regularly and has helped us in so many ways --- “Did we do
good Dick?” Put him down for an “18” handicap. KING
of High School Trivia! Past President of the Tournament of Roses
Association --- PCC Hall of Fame Alumnus! OK, OK, that’s ENOUGH
Already!!!
21.
Jim Reno --- Sponsored by Virginia (Olson) Reno and with
a name like this you gotta figure he’s one of those infamous
Northern Nevada RINGERS?!?
But,
this is a friendly crowd and if he shoots a Real Low Net score to
win – we’ll, oh so gently, Beat Him Up?!? Welcome to the
CLASS of ’55 Jimmy Me Boy!!!
22.
Werner Richter --- Poor Werner – he’s a “good
friend” of Tony Pascoe’s! In fact, such a good friend
that Pascoe paid his fee!!! “Hey Tony, how about us?”
Plus,
our underground sources say that Werner has bailed Pascoe out of
more bar fights than Brad Pitt in “Fight Club!” These
two “sluggers” now hide out on golf courses across Southern
California and the world!
23.
Doug Stone --- One of the best natural athletes we’ve
ever known. A great track and field competitor, outstanding tennis
player and legitimate “12” handicapper until his back
went out on him. If he’s able to get himself back in shape,
a dark horse competitor of the highest caliber. A UCLA graduate
of exceptional accomplishments. Too bad they had nothing to do with
golf?!?
24.
Ted Tichy --- The mere fact that he now resides in La Quinta,
California, golf capitol of So Cal indicates to us, at least, that
he’s “a player” with the highest credentials.
25.
Jim Tracy --- Plays “snow golf” in Palmer, Alaska
and is quite good at it. Sports a snappy “16” handicap.
The question is, how good might he be on green grass?
26.
DeJaun Tracy --- De is a “20” handicapper, keeps
Jim honest and should be at the top of her game in the warm and
friendly environment of Brookside # 2.
She
and Nancy McDaniel could be favored to win the “Handicap Division!”
27.
Cleve Traughber --- One of the “Fearsome La Canada Foursome”
consisting of Tony Pejsa, Bob Travers, Bob Cockayne and himself.
They were born and raised on the Brookside Golf Courses --- Local
knowledge and talent makes this group damned near invincible. But,
since Cleve is El Presidente, he’s got to give the field 2
strokes!
28.
Bob Travers --- The “Little Old Winemaker” from
Napa Valley (Mayacamas Vineyards and Winery). Doesn’t play
much golf these days, but sure knows how to celebrate!!! Bob gets
2 strokes for being the most “spirited” contestant!
29.
Lee Wainscott --- A “14.7” until he had rotator
cup surgery last April. Plays the Central Coast golf courses when
healthy and promises to be ready to roll next August. Plus, he assembles
clubs for friends!
30.
Paula Wainscott --- Paula has no established handicap but
intestinal fortitude galore, so she and Louise Liljenwall are going
to keep all the guys guessing in the Callaway Division.
31.
Bob Webb --- Sharon Dill Webb signed up Bob saying that he
prefers to play at altitude (or was it with attitude?) given they
live in the “mile high” community of Lake Arrowhead. We
explained that some of the players listed herein don’t have
to go to Lake Arrowhead to get “high” --- every afternoon,
after 5 pm, they do just fine on their own!?!
32.
Ron McDaniel --- Definitely plays more golf (80+ rounds) in
a year than Duke does?!? Lives outside of Knoxville, on a golf course,
with his lovely, talented and intellectually superior wife Nancy.
Ron says he’s a “11.4” handicap and Duke’s gotta
believe him because he’s the only one Duke knows who checks
on his own handicap weekly, IN ADDITION TO all his friends as well!
Goes by the moniker THTHMD (Too Hard To Handle McDaniel). A HUGE
Tennessee Volunteer AND USC fan!!! So he ain’t all bad?!?
33.
Nancy McDaniel --- Nancy plays to an honest and mean “22”
handicap and is completely involved in her women’s golf group
at their golf club. If you want to know anything about staging golf
outings or tournaments, Nancy’s your lady. She is urging ALL
women of whatever skill level to sign up for this tournament to
help her and her fellow “Ladies of the Links” compete
for the “Prize Money and Glory of it ALL!!!”
34.
Duke Rohlffs, “I never saw a golf course I didn’t
like” Rohlffs --- Would prefer to represent himself as a 12
to 14 handicapper, cuz he could win more bets that way, but is forced
to admit to a “9.4” because McDaniel haunts him with every
internet posting of his scores. Watch out, he might bite hard and
deep next August! He loves Mano e Mano matches with the likes of
Doug Stone, Ron McDaniel and most recently and intensely, Tony Pascoe
aka. “His Favorite Bulldork?!?” Deal with it Roberto!
WILL TRAVEL for Free Golf!!!
35.
Twila Bright is now playing golf.
“AWARDS
LUNCHEON ONLY” participants (to date) Marcia Clauson,
Lucy Pascoe, Virginia Olson Reed (with Jim Reno),
Ellen McCabe Trepp is Cleve Traughber's guest for lunch;
Al and Claudia Ulves, Sharon Dill (with Bob Webb), Ginger
Cowley Grafues is Ron McDaniel's guest, and helping on the tournament
Duke,
Ron, Nancy
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of this Event for the Aged!
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