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All knotted atop Mickey Mouse Darts
Seven weeks into the Mickey Mouse Friday Night Darts
League’s season and, count ‘em, four teams are tied for the lead. In one of
the closest races to date, Rising Sun, Palmers, Pleasure Dome and Mick’s
Place all sit atop the leader board with identical 4 and 3 records and 4
beer legs won. Rising Sun has the edge in the ultimate tie breaker, most
under tens, and therefore can claim the bragging rights of being on top of
the league.
Beer Put, meanwhile, continues their slide. After starting the season with 3
straight wins, Beer Put has now lost 4 in a row to slide down into 5th
place.
Dave from Pleasure Dome has achieved the league’s highest check out so far
this season, 129.
Results from week 7: Rising Sun won the match and the beer leg over Beer Put
away. Palmer’s also won the match and the beer leg over Cheers at home.
Pleasure Dome won the match but lost the beer leg to Mick’s Place at home.
Pattaya Golf Society changes format
At the conclusion of their committee meeting on October
24, the Pattaya Golf Society decided to revert back to their “old” format of
playing venues. This will mean that starting this month, the Pattaya Golf
Society will hold 3 stroke play tournaments a month at Pattaya Country Club,
and one Stableford competition every month at one of the many other courses
in the area. All competitions will be held on Tuesdays.
Pattaya Golf Society members felt that since Pattaya Country Club is their
home venue, more of the club’s competitions should be held there. Therefore,
in the near future, the PGS Championships Pairing and the PGS Club
Championships will be played at Pattaya Country Club as well.
For more information about joining the society or just playing a round of
golf, contact Peter at First House Hotel, Soi Buakao.
Jack’s still atop toughest darts league in town
With only three weeks to go in the Pattaya Wednesday
Darts League, Jack’s Bar has built a 20 game lead in the standings over
their closest rivals, Mick’s Place 2. Along the way, Jack’s has not only
been winning most of their matches, but they have been winning them big.
They have accomplished this by playing extremely well, as is evidenced by
the amount of tons they are compiling. This week they added a total of 22
tons to their league leading 267 team tons.
In the individual scoring categories, Chon from Mick’s Place 2 currently
leads the league for highest check out, 135, followed closely by George from
Londoner 2 with 133. Odd from Jack’s and Pook from Tippy’s 2 are currently
tied for the lead in most check outs, 63. Pook from Tippy’s 2 also leads the
league in individual tons with 73.
The venue for the end of season awards presentation party has now been set.
Sweet Dream is scheduled to hold the event after the close of the season.
Results from week 15: Jack’s beat Texxan Inn, 7 to 2 at home. Tippy’s 2
defeated Mick’s Place 2 in a mild upset, 5 to 4 at home. Londoner 2 beat
Sweet Dream, 7 to 2 away. Toi’s Place upset Mick’s Place 1, 6 to 3 away.
Tippy’s 1 defeated Londoner 1, 5 to 4 away.
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Singh District Sports kicks off this month
Mr. Rangsarit Lucksitanon, the Marketing and Public
Development Manager of Boonrawd Brewery Ltd., announced that, beginning in
November, his company will sponsor a nation-wide rural sports competition
with the name ‘Singh District Sports’.
This national sporting venture will give every sub-district, district and
province a chance to participate. To start the competition, each
sub-district will sponsor a competition and the winners will be sent to
compete in the district games.
The next step will be a provincial Olympiad, followed by regional finals in
the North Thailand, South Thailand, and Central Isan regions. A province
from each region will be chosen to host the games.
The type of sports are divided into 2 categories:
1. International sports: Sepak Takraw and Football
2. Local Sports. Tug of War and Bag Races.
Entrants must be Thai citizens and residents of the area they represent.
They must never have participated in a sports competition before, and they
must be registered residents of only one sub-district.
The games will be divided into three time periods. The first will be from
November to December 2539. The second will be from January to March, 2540.
The third will begin in April and end with the Songkran Holiday.
First prize winners will receive 100,000 baht. Second prize winners will
receive 50,000 baht.
Those interested should apply at their sub-district offices. Please bring a
recent photo and household registry. Applications are open now.
The organisational meeting for these games was held at the Royal Garden
Resort Pattaya last week. Rangsarit Lucksitanon, the Marketing and Public
Development Manager of Boonrawd Brewery Ltd., presided. The meeting was
attended by representatives from the Public Development Department, the
Physical Education Department of Thailand., the Office of Elementary
Education, the Non-Institutional Studies Department of Thailand and the
Rachapat Foundation Committee.
At the meeting. organisers announced that the purpose of the games is to
help rural people realise that sports can improve their physical strength
and mental health. Officials feel that this will also help rural people
develop esprit de corps and pride in their respective birthplaces. It will
also give rural people a true love of their nation and make them aware of
the need to preserve Thai customs and culture.
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Somkiat wins Laser Nationals
Somkiat Poonpat sailed to victory, albeit a narrow one, in the 1996 Laser
National Championships of Thailand sailed off the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in
South Pattaya. Fighting shifting winds and ferocious tides, Somkiat compiled
17.8 penalty points in the six race series, just 1.2 ahead of second place
finisher Verasit Pougnak. Defending champion Patrick Helms placed third.
Over 40 vessels competed for the title, once again sponsored by Phatra
Marine Products, official Laser distributors for Thailand.
Top ten finishers:
1. Somkiat Poonpat (17.8 points)
2. Verasit Pougnak (19.0)
3. Patrick Helms (23.0)
4. Damrongsak Vongtim (26.8)
5. Manus Pothong (32.0)
6. Navee (42.0)
7. Siri Chandler (48.8)
8. Bianca Helms (49.0)
9. Supart (55.0)
10. Narongrid (57.0)
Sunday Quiz
Who composed Alexander’s Ragtime Band? (Look for the
answer at the end of this write up.)
It will take a miracle now for Wild Chicken to not set the all time record
for futility in the tough Sunday Night Quiz League. Wild Chicken is now 465
points behind leaders Palmer’s Bar, and are no where close to breaking the
thousand point barrier for the season. They are, however, most likely quite
near breaking the thousand “pint” barrier for the season.
The only “race” left this season is for the uneventful finish of fourth
place. Rising Sun leads Mick’s by 7 points, with Fawlty Towers third in the
race for fourth, 8 points back.
The end of season awards presentation party is scheduled to be held at
Pleasure Dome on Sunday night, November 11.
Results from week 16: Cheers defeated Wild Chicken 74 to 53 away. Pleasure
Dome squeaked by Fawlty Towers 73 to 72 at home. Mick’s Place beat Rising
Sun 85 to 80 away. Bob’s Bar and Viking Beachcomber played to a 69 all tie.
Palmer’s scored 73 points at home.
The answer to this week’s question; “Who composed
Alexander’s Ragtime Band?” Irving Berlin.
The public is invited to join the fun every Sunday night in the Quiz League.
Interested parties need only show up Sunday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the
venues listed n the Sports Roundup column of Pattaya Mail.
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Dave’s weekend
diving trip is back
Dave’s Diver’s Den will be running another weekend diving
trip to the wrecks and islands off Sattahip this weekend, November 2 and 3.
Departure will be from Pattaya, with return to Pattaya. Dives will include
both the Bremen and the Hardeep wrecks, plus night dives as well. The trip
will include the usual post night dive BBQ and boat party.
For this trip, and other weekend excursions, Dave’s Diver’s Den will be
using the “Marine 1” dive boat. This was the first of a specially
constructed series of dive boats designed to give maximum speed and comfort.
Features include: On board depth sounders and GPS. Tanks and compressor on
board. Dive platform for easy entries. 100% oxygen on board. Meals freshly
prepared on board. Free coffee and soft drinks. Highly experienced Thai and
Farang captain and crew. Fastest boat in the area - Pattaya to Hardeep in
120 minutes.
For more information, contact Dave’s Diver’s Den, tel: 429 387 or 420 411,
fax: 360 095.
Water Works!
For those who find conventional exercise and aerobics
classes either too intimidating, too tiring, or just too much, working out
in water can provide a pleasant and refreshing alternative. Water has long
been used for its therapeutic value and working out in water will help both
the mind and the body. Participants will, however, get all the benefits of a
low impact aerobics class with none of the disadvantages of sore and aching
muscles, injuries, or just feeling hot and tired. All ages and fitness
levels can join the fun on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 16:30 at the
Royal Garden Hotel swimming pool.
Members of the Hydro Gym at the Royal Garden share their comments:
“It helps to free me of tensions, both physically and mentally.”
“I’ve become more fit and muscles have started to build up.”
“Because its such a safe way to exercise, I feel confident in continuing
with water workouts throughout my pregnancy,” Kirsty Chatphayakkunit, Hydro
Gym member.
“Not only is it great fun, but it provides a really intense conditioning
workout for those wanting to tone up quickly...”
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New bars snatch lead in wed Quiz
Who won the 1982 US Open in golf? Which playing card is
known as the curse of Scotland?
Four weeks into the new season, and the Wednesday trivial pursuits cup is
still anyone’s to win. Fawlty Towers had a narrow win over Cheers, and these
two bars are currently joint leaders in the accumulated points system.
Previous leaders, Bob’s and Rising Sun, won their matches against Shamrock
and Aussie ken’s respectively, but in relatively low scoring rounds.
Britannia defeated Palmer’s by a single point. The average score across the
league, converted to a percent, is 71%.
To join, just turn up at the bar of your choice any
Wednesday before 8:30 p.m. Answers to the questions above are “Tom Watson”
and “Nine of Diamonds”.
Harry Riley wins Diana Group Monthly Medal
Harry Riley took B flight honors and overall low net
to win the Diana Group Monthly Medal on a soggy Friday, October 25 at
Green Valley (Rayong) Golf Course. Harry shot a net 75 off his ever
falling 19 handicap in the wet conditions.
Arthur Busch shot a net 78 to finish second in the B flight.
Mark Thomas shot a net 79 to win the A flight of the monthly
competition. Tony Collins also shot a net 79, but lost out on count
back, to finish second in the A flight.
Jean Blank won nearest the pin honors on hole #4. Brian Imrie, always
good with his short irons, won closest to the pin honors on holes #7 and
#15.
The overall scores were quite good considering the dampness of the
course. The extra long rainy season this year is taking its toll,
leaving most golf courses, Green Valley included, on the damp side. A
few of the competitors in this month’s Diana Medal opted not to complete
their rounds due to the rain. Adding to the difficulties, the pins were
back, making for hard going for all golfers.
Splinter Group members wish to give a special thanks to the Diana
Inn/Green Bottle for the extra bottles of beer donated as draw prizes.
The Diana Group Monthly Medal will be held on the last Friday of every
month at Green Valley (Rayong).The competition is open to all Pattaya
golfers. For more information, contact The Splinter Group at the Green
Bottle or the Diana Golf Centre at the Diana Inn.
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Time to start Softball again
Its time once again to oil up those gloves and loosen
up those throwing arms, Pattaya Sports Club Softball is getting ready to
make its return.
Starting early in November, the PSC softball crew will hold regular
Sunday matches at Bang Kair School field in South Pattaya. The format
will revert back to “the good old days” when sides were chosen between
all those that showed up, and playing time will once again be guaranteed
for everyone who wants it.
Starting times for games will be somewhere around 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. every
Sunday afternoon. Transportation to the field can be arranged through
most any of the regular softball players, as well as through the Hare
House and Cafe Kronborg on Sundays.
Atlantis Club Cafe sweeps PSC fishing honors
Atlantis Club Cafe took all the honors in the Pattaya
Sports Club deep sea fishing tournament on Sunday, October 13, 1996. The
local anglers took in two large pompano, four small shark, and several
caravel.
 The
Atlantis Club Cafe fishing team with their award winning catches in the
Pattaya Sports Club deep sea fishing tournament on Sunday, October 13,
1996.
Ralf Bernard took home first place in the tournament after landing his 9
kilogram pompano near Kho Phi. Teammate Stephen Brown earned second
place with his 6 kilogram pompano caught in the same area.
Captain Dang piloted the effort and kept his men in good fishing waters.
For information about monthly PSC tournaments and how to sign up,
contact Carl Engel, PSC Fishing Chairman, Tel: 410 228, fax: 426 121, or
talk to any of the avid fishermen at Shamrock Bar, Soi Pattayaland 2.
Splinter Golf Group at the Green Bottle
October 21 - Monday Eastern Star
Texas Scramble
1st place team: Steve Ross, Tony Odlum, Mick O’Meara 69.8
2nd place team: Jody Mazerat, Arthur Bailey, Eddie Wong 71.1
The rainy season seems to be taking its toll on Eastern Star Country
Club. The course has been in better shape, and the greens are “not good”
at best. Despite the conditions, Splinter golfers Steve Ross, Tony Odlum
and Mick O’Meara teamed up to win the monthly “Splinter Scramble”. The
top team managed to get around the course in 69.8.
Jody Mazerat, Arthur Bailey and Eddie Wong (an American import) finished
just 1.3 strokes back in second place with a team score of 71.1.
The Wednesday, October 23rd edition of the monthly Pleasure Dome Medal
at Pattaya Country Club fell victim to the remnants of tropical storm
Beth. Although the group attempted to get the competition in, heavy
rains caused a washout halfway through. Better luck next month.
Ray Leopard
takes Hare
House Medal
Despite awesomely bad conditions at Pattaya Country
Club on Wednesday, October 23, Ray Leopard managed to finish atop the
leader board in the monthly Hare House Medal. Ray finished with a net
74, a remarkable score considering the conditions.
The remnants of typhoon Beth played havoc with the golfers who braved
the storm and finished their rounds. At times, rain was so heavy
competitors couldn’t see much further than the lady’s tee. Nonetheless,
the hypothermic golfers got around, despite occasionally needing to
“bail” out the cups.
Glen “Lassie” Dragland, in what must be one of the highlights of his
golfing career, finished tied for second with Mats Mueller. Both golfers
came in at net 80.
Malcom rounded out the top four with a net round of 84, which included
his first ever birdie.
George Meigh wins PGS trophy
George Meigh won Pattaya Golf Society’s monthly
trophy at Great Lakes Country Club on Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Playing
off a 22 handicap, Meigh put together 35 Stableford points to win the
monthly medal competition.
Colin Morgan also scored 35 Stableford points, but lost out on count
back to finish in second place. Mike McCormick, the third Pattaya Golf
Society player to score 35 points, also fell victim to a count back.
McCormick finished in third place.
John Gibson is proving his lessons are paying off. Gibson carded 31
Stableford points, good enough for fourth place. Mike Parson rounded out
the top five with 30 points.
Colin Morgan earned closest to the pin honours after he landed his tee
shot nearest the pin on hole #12.
The Pattaya Golf Society meets weekly on Tuesdays, with regular
tournaments at Pattaya Country Club and monthly medal rounds at several
different courses in the greater Pattaya area. Limited transportation is
available leaving Tuesday mornings around 10:30 a.m. from the First
House Hotel on Soi Buakoa. All golfers are welcome to come join the
fun.
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