Short Hops: 04-21-21

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KHPC wraps up first doubles league

The Kona Horseshoe Pitchers’s Club completed its first doubles league of the 2021 season on March 18. The team of Al Mehlhouse and Pat McDonald took first place. The club started its second doubles league on April 8 at the Kona Palms Courts behind the tennis courts at the Old Airport Park.

This doubles league will be approximately eight weeks and will include sanctioned and provisional members. Provisional members are allowed entry to one league or tournament. Anyone can play. New or returning players are welcome. Handicap scoring is used, enabling players of all levels to participate. League play is from 4-6 p.m. Thursdays with a weekly fee of $5. For more information call Reg at 756-8085.

The club offers free informal play from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays at the Kona Palms Courts. Also, come down to the horseshoe courts on Thursday evenings from 4-6 p.m. to meet some of the players. For more information call Al at 322-7085.

First doubles league results

Place/Team Record Avg. Ringer Pct.

1. Al Mehlhouse/Pat McDonald 10-8-0 48 26

2. Tiffy Lastimosa/Loke Lastimosa 9-7-2 59 39

3. Sia Ulu/Charity Taniguchi 9-7-2 43 25

4. Jimmy Taketa/Linda Taketa 9-9-0 45 28

5. David Haleamau/Tanya Haleamau 8-9-1 43 25

6. Bill Phelps/Kirk Minthorne 8-10-0 30 10

7. Tim Abraham/Bubba Abraham 7-10-1 28 18