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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Villagers dominate Florida State Horseshoes Championship

Ron Hopman
Ron Hopman
Bob Gray
Bob Gray

Villagers dominated the Florida State Horseshoes Championship that was held earlier this month in Clearwater. 

All players listed below are from The Villages.

Day 1, mixed-distance doubles:

Neil Holmgren/Dave Wietrzak: 3rd place

Day 2, doubles:

Ed Franz/Bob Baker: Elder Class A 2nd place

Ron Hopman/Buddy Short: Elder Class B 1st place

Day 3, singles:

Bob Gray: Elder Class A 1st place

Ed Franz: Elder Class C 2nd place

Bob Baker: Elder Class D 3rd place

Day 4, singles championship:

Bob Gray: Elders 1st place

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