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PA STATES FINALS

Saturday February 23rd

Raven's Nest Owns The Day!

Champions & Wall Of Fame

 

Wall Of Fame Ceremony 9:45AM

Team Raven's Nest

Mark Wuerstle, Chris Kuehn, Alan Miller

 

*** 45th Annual PA State Dart Tournament ***

Link To Last Year's Results

 

 

 

Starts 2nd Weekend In March!

 

http://www.americandartsdatabase.com/build-your-team/

Prior to actually entering a team, please feel free to use this "Build Your Team" feature

to be certain your A.B.D.A. Team is within the cap limits!

Your Paid Team Entry Will Lock In Your Team Average After 1/15/13!

 

 

Dave "Hobo" Habowski Gets A "60" Game

In The Etters VFW Dart Tournament 10/20/12

Click On Image For Full Score Sheet!

Great Shooting Dave!

 

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Bud Eckert Passes Away

Bud Eckert

Harry "Bud" Eckert Passed Away Saturday July 21, 2012


" Bud" was a member of the Bristol Borough American Dart League for over 50 years. He also was a member of the Bux-Mont Dart League. He placed 3rd in the 2010 "D" division at the A.B.D.A. National Championship Tournament in Emmaus with "Bud's Studs". He was an avid race fan and helped his son build and manage his race team. Harry was also a proud Marine who served in Korea.

Link To Obituary

Rest In Peace Bud

 

 

Congratulations...

We Finally Have Some GOOD NEWS!

Saturday May 19th 2012

Jenn & Jason

"Tie The Knot"

 

 

 


They Had A Beautiful Outdoor Wedding

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Kroh

Photos By Jim Marakovits

 

 

Charlie Sivak Passes Away

Charlie Sivak

Charlie Won The Pa State Dart Tournament Twice!

First Time Champs (1981) With Pescek's Cafe (Bethlehem, PA) - Second Time Champs (1983) With Ronnie's Supply (Ashland, PA)

Charles Sivak, 66, of Allentown, died Saturday, May 5, at the home of his son. He was the son of the late John and Roberta (Snyder) Sivak. Charles is a Veteran of the United States Army, where he was awarded as a Marksman. Charles retired from Ironworkers Local #36 of Easton. In his free time he loved playing darts and was the state champion in the 1980s.

Link To Full Obituary In The Morning Call

Rest In Peace Charlie

 

 

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We have lost another shooter to the big game in the sky.

Nate Dobeck


May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nate will be missed by all, from dart shooters near and far.

From the Twin Valley Mountain Dart League, Troy Troup Pres. and fellow dart shooter......

Nate was killed in an ATV accident on April 12, 2012

Rest In Peace Nate

Link To Obituary

 

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The 12th Annual A.B.D.A. National Tournament

"American Dart Championship"


March 3th, 4th, 10th, 11th 2012

Emaus Fire Company #1 Social Hall

50 South 6th Street
Emmaus, PA 18049

(Bar Phone: 610-967-1400)

 

"B" & "C" Finals Sunday March 11th

(Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday March 11th - Turn Clocks AHEAD 1 Hour)

Returning "B" & "C" Division Teams (With 1 Loss)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
    11:00 AM Start
Returning "B" & "C" Division Teams (Undefeated)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
    1:00 PM Start

 

"Our Champions For 2012"

"A" Division

* Champions *

"A" Division
Dorko's Cafe

(Mount Carmel, PA)

 

 

 

 


"B" Division

* Champions *

"B" Division
Brew Crew

(Valley View, PA)


 

"C" Division

* Champions *

"C" Division
Dud Busters

(Ulster, PA)

 

 

 

 

 


"D" Division

* Champions *

"D" Division
Middletown Elks

(Belford, NJ)


 

 

Opening Day Was Saturday March 3rd!

"A" Division & "D" Division Were Completed March 3rd!

 

The Best 7 "A" Teams ON THE PLANET Battled It Out To The Very End!

"A" Division Champions

Dorko's Cafe
(Mount Carmel, PA)

Championship Game Score Was 134 - 120

Shawn Floyd, Jamie Zortman, Dave Habowski

 

 

"A" Division Runners Up

Tombstone Inn
(Lovelton, PA)

Dave Smiley, Tim Salsman, Barry Watkins

 

 

"A" Division

 

3rd Place

Otto's Bar & Grill

Deal, NJ

 

 

 


 

4th Place

VIP Darts #1

Jim Thorpe, PA

 

 

"B" & "C" Divisions Were Decided On March 11th!

 

Our "REALLY BIG SHOW"

"B" Division & "C" Division Finals Were Sunday March 11th!

 

 

"B" Division Champions

Brew Crew
(Valley View, PA)

Championship Game Score Was 110 - 108

Bruce Unverdorben Jr., Justin Ney, Rudy Klinger

 

 

"B" Division Runners Up

Pirate's Cove #2
(East Smithfield, PA)

Jake Vosburgh, Shawn Kulp, Deak Parks

 

"B" Division

 

3rd Place

Summit Hill Legion

Summit Hill, PA

 

 

 


 

4th Place

USA Darts

Laurence Harbor, NJ

 

 

Top 6
Emaus Fire Co. #1 - Emmaus, PA
VIP Darts #2 - Jim Thorpe, PA

Top 8
Tanner's #2 - Athens, PA
The Creek - Beltsville, PA

Top 12
Joliett Fire Co. #3 - Joliett, PA
Raven's Nest - Quakertown, PA
Wired In - Bethlehem, PA
Emaus Fire Co. #2 - Emmaus, PA

 

 

"C" Division Champions

Dud Busters
(Ulster, PA)

Championship Game Score Was 85 - 85 (Won It In The 10th)

Garrett Vosburgh, Ardill Keeler, Lew Prough

 

 

"C" Division Runners Up

Tanner's #3
(Athens, PA)

Brian Wakely, Doug Wenzel, Andy Carl

 

 

"C" Division

 

3rd Place

Catty Cubs

Catasauqua, PA

 

 

 


 

4th Place

Fountain Hill Hosey

Fountain Hill, PA

 

Top 6
Emaus Fire Co. #4 - Emmaus, PA
Bad Company - Belford, NJ

Top 8
Top Cat - Catasauqua, PA
Rivals - Gillett, PA

Top 12
Just Forfeit - Lebanon, PA
Jamesburg Elks #1 - Jamesburg, NJ
Middletown Elks "C" - Belford, NJ
Allentown VFW #1 - Allentown, PA

 

 

 

The State Of New Jersey SWEEPS The Top 4 Places In "D" Division!

Elks Lodges Take The Top 2 Spots!

"D" Division Champions

Middletown Elks
(Belford, NJ)

Chris Girimonte, John Yahara, Gil DeJesus

 

 

"D" Division Runners Up

Jamesburg Elks #3
(Jamesburg, NJ)

Jerry Warnsdorfer, Ryan Septak, Scott Rieman

 

 

"D" Division

 

3rd Place

Clancy's #1

Neptune, NJ

 

 

 


 

4th Place

Otto's

Deal, NJ

 

 

"B" Division Teams That Made It Through To The Final "21"

Undefeated

Summit Hill Legion, The Creek, Brew Crew, VIP Darts #2,

Emaus Fire Co. #1, Tanner's #2, USA Darts

 

One Loss Teams

The Rummies, Emaus Fire Co. #2, Wired In, Mocanaqua Sporting Club #3,

Raven's Nest, Allentown VFW #3, Joliett Fire Co. #3, Blue Ridge Rod & Gun,

Lonesome 3, Pirate's Cove #2, Red Lion #1, 3 Amigos, Jimbo's Beverage #3, Red Lion #4

 

"C" Division Teams That Made It Through To The Final "21"

Undefeated

Emaus Fire Co. #4, Middletown Elks "C", Bad Company, Top Cat,

Allentown VFW #1, Dud Busters, Tanner's #3

 

One Loss Teams

T.B. Distributors, Emaus Fire Co. #3, Jamesburg #1, Guardian Electric,

Catty Cubs, Just Forfeit, Fountain Hill Hosey, Crossroads Inn,

JFC Ice, Coplay Saengerbund, Shippensburg, Rivals, Red Lion #3, Pirate's Cove #3

 

 

High Single Games

"A" Shooter

 

"B" Shooter

 

"C" Shooter

 

"D" Shooter

 

 

Don't Mess With The Registration Table!

Is That Camouflage?

 

 

 

Jon Jeffrey Crys On Mark's Shoulder?

Mark Wuerstle Is Another 4 Times State Champion!

 

 

Were You On The Road To Emmaus In 2012?

12th Annual A.B.D.A. National Championship Dart Tournament

Click Here For Information Page!

 

 

Click Here To Link To Emaus Fire Company #1

 

Thanks to everyone who participated and helped

to make the A.B.D.A. a success AGAIN this year!

 

***12th A.B.D.A. Tournament Results & Photos Page***

 

 

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Eddie Ginther

"America's First Champion"

As Named By "Bull's Eye News" Fall Issue 1985

Link To The "Bull's Eye News" Article

 

 

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The 44th Annual

PA State Dart Tournament FINALS

"The Oldest & Longest Consecutively Running Dart Tournament IN THE WORLD"

"Since 1969"

FINALS & "Wall Of Fame"- Saturday Feb. 25th!

 

 

Kuczynski Hauling Wins It All...

Zion Grove, PA

Darin "Big Daddy" Young, Bob Miske, Johnny "K" Kuczynski

 

 

Over Haganey's Aces II!

Freeland, PA

Joe Haganey, Tommy Hill, Joe Hoffman

 

 

 

Michael "Shakes" Lozinak

"Wall Of Fame"

2012

May They All "Rest In Peace"

Link To "Wall Of Fame" Page!

 

 

High Single Game "61"

Ed Shoepe Hazleton, PA

Darin Young White Haven, PA

Joe Haganey West Hazleton, PA

 

 

 


High Team Game "169"

Kuczynski Hauling

Zion Grove, PA

 

 

 

3rd Place

Raven's Nest

Quakertown, PA

 

 

 


4th Place

Sharpshooters

Tremont, PA

 

Top 6

E&B Construction

Hazleton, PA

 

 

 


Top 6

Hellum VFW

York, PA

 

 

Top 10:

Uncle Clarkes - Jim Thorpe, Haganey's Aces II - Freeland, Dorko's Cafe - Mt. Carmel

 

Top 12:

The Other Side - Freeland, Silverbullet Saloon - Nescopeck, Towers Bar - Fern Glen

 

Top18:

Tanner's Bar - Athens, Batters Box - Summit Hill, Hangloose Bar - Tamaqua,

BVFHA - Bethlehem, Charles Hotel - McAdoo, Tailfeathers - Shippensburg

 

Top 28:

VIP Darts II - Jim Thorpe, Slovak Club - Wilkes-Barre, Crossroads Inn - Mountain Top,

Emaus Fire Co. - Emmaus, Northend Fire Co. - Pine Grove, Team Lakeside - Barnesville,

Liederkranz - Northampton, Savitsky's Edge - Nanticoke,

Blue Monkey - Catasauqua, Maxie's Bar - Wilkes-Barre

 

 

PA States Is An OPEN Tournament With NO PLAYER AVERAGE REQUIREMENTS! Pros Are Welcome... Bring It On!

 

More Photos SOON!

 

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*** 44th Annual PA State Dart Tournament Results ***

 

 

Coors Light Girls

Appearing Saturday Feb. 11th

 

 

 


Miller Lite Girls

Appearing Saturday Feb. 25th


 

 

This Year's PA State Tournament Was At A NEW Location...

Welcome To The Lakeside Ballroom

 

"Lakeside Ballroom"

40 Crystal Lane Barnesville, PA 18214

http://www.lakesideballroom.net/news/news.htm

Click Here For Directions & Map!

 

Just A Few Days Before Opening Day Here At The Lakeside Ballroom...

Brian Baranski Whacked A "63" Game In The North Side Dart League

At The Crossroads Inn Mountain Top, PA On 1/26/12 Against Snyder's Pub

Great Darts Brian!

 

 

Tobacco Joe's Team Is Honored

For 40 Consecutive Years Of

PA State Tournament Participation

Tobacco Joe's Dart Team

 

 

 


Wall Of Fame At Lakeside

Link To Complete "Wall Of Fame" Page!

 

Lots Of Room At The Lakeside Ballroom

 

Leah Gets Some Practice Time In

And It Pays Off With Match Games Of "41" & "37"

 

 

 


Plenty Of Room To Stretch Out

Probably 33% Of The Floor Wasn't Even Used - YET!

 

Joey And Rattler Get

The Brackets Ready To Go...

For The Very 1st Day

At The Lakeside Ballroom

You Can Tell It's Early...

Nobody Is Even At The Bar

 

 

 


Hand Made Dart Board Frame

Was Raffled Off On Finals Day

Won By Michael Verfin - Hanover Twp. PA

 

Past Champions Wall At The Lakeside Ballroom

Link To Past Champions Page!

 

Memorabilia Wall At The Lakeside Ballroom

 

 

View 240 More Finals Day Photos At:

www.TamaquaArea.com

Thanks Andrew!

 

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Results from Sunday Feb. 19th

 

11 am Bracket

Undefeated Dorko's Cafe "C" - Mt. Carmel, PA

One Loss Teams

Sharpshooters - Tremont, PA, Emaus Fire Co. #1 - Emmaus, PA, Tanner's Bar & Grill - Athens, PA

 

 

2 pm Bracket

Undefeated E & B Construction - Hazleton, PA

One Loss Teams

Tombstone Inn - Lovelton, PA, Haganeys Aces II - Freeland, PA, Slovak Club

 

Hi Team Game E & B Construction 161

Hi Single Game Joe Haganey 60

 

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Results from Saturday Feb. 11th

 

"Kuczynski Hauling" Put Up High Games Of

"169" & "167"

(The State Record Is 171 - "Uncle George's" 1988)

Will It Fall On Feb. 25th? - Sorry, Not This Year!

 

11 am Bracket

Undefeated Kuczynski Hauling - Zion Grove, PA

One Loss Teams

Tailfeathers - Shippensburg, PA, Hangloose - Tamaqua, PA,

Silver Bullet Saloon - Nescopeck, PA, Towers Bar - Fern Glen, PA

 

Hi Team Game Kuczynski Hauling 169 (Also Tournament High)

Hi Single Game Darin Young 61 (Also Tournament High)

 

 

2 pm Bracket

Undefeated Haganey's Aces I - Freeland, PA

One Loss Teams

Lakeside Ballroom - Barnesville, PA, Summit Hill - Summit Hill, PA,

BVFHA I - Bethlehem, PA, Maxies Sports Bar - Wilkes-Barre, PA

 

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Results from Sunday Jan. 29th

11 am Bracket

Undefeated Raven's Nest I - Quakertown, PA

One Loss Teams

Crossroads Inn - Mountain Top, PA, Savitsky's Edge - Nanticoke, PA,

North End Fire Co. - Pine Grove, PA, Blue Monkey - Catasauqua, PA

 

Hi Team Game Raven's Nest I 150

Hi Single Game Mark Wuerstle 57 Raven's Nest I

 

2 pm Bracket

Undefeated Uncle Clarkies - Jim Thorpe, PA

One Loss Teams

Hellam VFW - York, PA, Liederkranz - Northampton, PA,

The Other Side - Freeland, PA, VIP Darts II - Jim Thorpe, PA

 

Hi Team Game Hellam VFW 147

Hi Single Game Anthony Rohlfing, Shawn Floyd, Kenny Hollingsworth 52

 

 

More Photos & Results SOON!

 

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This Zoosk TV Commercial Has Brought A Lot Of Attention

To Our Mountain Top Traveling Dart League

Mountain Top Traveling Dart League - Mountain Top, PA

 

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"Bully's Million Dollar Jackpot"

Soon To Be On American TV?

Stay Tuned!

http://www.bullseyetvgameshow.com/

http://www.facebook.com/Bullseyetvshow

http://twitter.com/Bullseyetvshow

 

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Summer Event At Emaus Fire Company #1!

"Friday Night Madness" July 22nd (ALL Singles) - Saturday July 23rd (ALL Doubles)

ALL Player Averages (Same As March 2011) MUST Be Available ONLINE at: http://www.vipid.com/abda/links.html

To Be Eligible To Participate In The...

***2nd Annual Lehigh Valley Dart Championships***

Most Of The Results Are Posted!

*** 2nd Annual A.B.D.A. Lehigh Valley Dart Championships ***

http://www.vipid.com/abda/TourneyResults2ndLVDC.htm

 

 

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"Support Our Troops"

This Bob Hope Video Is 10 Minutes Long... BUT WORTH IT!

 

 

 

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"60" Games Or Better This Season!

(Scroll Down For Previous Years)

 

Dave Hascup Gets A "62" Game In The "Jersey Doubler"

Held At The Middletown Elks In Belford, NJ On 2/11/12

Can You Believe He Had 6 Laying In The 9th & Missed The Last Dart?

Great Shooting Dave!

 

 

Johnny "K" Lights Up A "65" Game!!!

In The North Side Dart League At The Other Side On 2/24/11

Highest Single Game In League History!

(Score Sheet Image Soon!)

Way To Go Johnny!

 

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Jimmy Marakovits Gets A "61" Game

In The Bethlehem City Dart League 1/12/11

Click On Image For Full Score Sheet!

Great Shooting Jimmy!

 

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Mark Wuerstle Ignites A "65" Game!!! & "168"Triple

In The Bethlehem City Dart League 12/15/10

2nd Highest Single Game In League History!

Frank Hirner Sr. Shoots All Time BCDL

High Single Game Of "66" In 1988 At The Eagle Hotel

(It's Just a Coincidence That Frank Sr. Was Also On The Opposing Team 12/15/10)

Link To: Bethlehem City Dart League - Bethlehem, PA

 

Click On Image For Full Score Sheet!

Incredible Shooting Mark!

 

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Darin Young Whacks A "63" Game 11/11/10

For Capone's In The 1st Game At The Other Side In Freeland, PA

And Now He Also Holds The High Triple... "170" - WOW!

Billy, Mark & Johnny (On T.O.S. Dart Team) Shoot "55", "51", "52"

... AND THEY LOSE!!! Double WOW!

Good Thing Darin Didn't Chust Get A "59" Game

I Think We Also Need To Give Johnny K An Honorable Mention Here...

A PERFECT "52", "52, "52" Night!

Click On Image To View Or Print PDF File!

 

 

Darin Young Does It Again... "60" Game On 1/20/10

(Score Sheet Image Soon!)

Great Shooting Darin!

 

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Shawn Floyd Gets A "61" Game In The York County

Club Dart League At The Hellam VFW On 10/21/10

 

Click On Image For Full Score Sheet!

Great Shooting Shawn!

 

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Alan Miller Does It Again... TWICE "60"&"62" Games

On The 3rd Night Of The Season 10/21/10 - "167" Triple!!!

3 "60"Games In 2 Nights...

He Must REALLY LIKE That Board At Snyder's

 

Alan Miller Bangs A "63" Game In The North Side Dart League 10/07/10

On The 1st Night Of The Season - "163" Triple!!!

Nobody On Snyder's Dart Team Under "40"- WOW!

Click On Image For Full Score Sheet!

Way To Go Alan!

Link To: North Side Dart League - Jeddo/Freeland, PA

 

 

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Mark Wuerstle Gets A "62" Game

In The Bethlehem City Dart League 9/29/10

Click On Image For Full Score Sheet!

Great Shooting Mark!

 

 

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American Dart Leagues!

As our leagues start their new seasons, please take the time to send me a digital photo of

your "Reigning League Champs" & Email (with names) to and I will post them on the

League Champs Page!

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR CHAMPIONS!

 

 

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I Know The Shooter's Name Is John Petro...

I Wonder Who The Others Are?

Check Out The Classic "Wild Turkey" Feather Flights

This 1950 Photo Was Taken At The White Swan Bar In Hoban Heights, PA!

The Bar Was Owned By The Ignatovich Family From Duryea, PA

Thank You For The Info From www.DuryeaPA.com

 

 

 

Shooters Send Me All Kinds Of "STUFF"...

Send Me More "Cool Photos"

Who Do You Think This Is Holding His First Dart Board...

And What Year Would You Guess This To Be?

Email The A.B.D.A.

OK, There Has Only Been 1 Correct Guess So I Will Give You A Hint:

It Is Christmas Morning 1960 In Sweet Valley, PA...

Some Incorrect Guesses Included:

Johnny K, Darin Young, Mike Abboud, Joe Haganey, Ed Shoepe, Phil Sroka, Slug Makarczyk

OK, It's Me... George Haines & My Brother Dave

Only Lisa From Kelly's Bar In Plains Guessed Correctly (And Immediately)

 

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"NEW" A.B.D.A. SUMMER EVENT!

A.B.D.A. Singles & Doubles Competition July 16th & 17th!

Your League's List Of Player Averages (and/or) Tournament Averages MUST Be Available HERE To Participate...

http://www.vipid.com/abda/links.html

ALSO, Those Shooters Who Have Participated In The A.B.D.A. National Championships

and/or The PA State Dart Tournament Within The Last 2 Years,

Your Tournament Average(s) Will Be Factored Into Your Entering Average.

Tournament Averages Are Posted!

Link To Tourney Results Page!

 

 

American Dart Leagues!

Please take a moment to send me a digital photo of your League Champs & Email it (with names) to and I will post it on the

League Champs Page!

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR CHAMPIONS!

 

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More Sad News - Barb Shelly Passes Away June 3, 2010

Barbara B. Shelly

Barbara B. Shelly, 68, of Perkiomenville, passed away in Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Twp. after fighting a short, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer that ended on Thursday, June 3, 2010. She and her beloved husband Thomas F. Shelly would have celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on June 17. Born in Royersford, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Myrtle (Bossert) Fluke. For 31 years Mrs. Shelly and her husband owned and operated the Naceville Hotel in Sellersville. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Telford. She was actively involved in a book club, enjoyed cooking and shopping; but her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and her many friends and extended family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Hershey and her husband Steve of Perkiomenville, Vicki Fox and her husband Kelly of Sellersville, two sons: Andrew Shelly and his wife Theresa of Pennsburg, Steven Shelly and his wife Nicole of Coopersburg, seven grandchildren: Sarah Nickels and her husband Chris, Jesse Hershey and his wife Christina, Ella Fox, Jeremiah Hershey, Vera Fox, Luke Shelly, and Levi Shelly, one great grandson, William Nickels, a sister, Darlene Christman and her husband Gordon of Lapuni, ID, two brothers: Gerald B. Fluke and his wife Joan of Trexlertown, David Brian Fluke and his wife Dolores of Barto. She was preceded in death by a sister, Judith Humber, and a brother, James Fluke. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 11 AM in the Trinity United Church of Christ, 101 S. Main St., Telford. Family will receive friends from 9-11 AM prior to the service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Spring Mount Mennonite Church, 25 Church Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473. Arrangements are by the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, Telford.

Link To Sadler-Suess Funeral Home!

Link To Trinity United Church Of Christ!

 

Tom and Barb owned and operated the Naceville Hotel in Sellersville for 31 of the nearly 60 consecutive years that Naceville Hotel has sponsored a team in the Bux-Mont Dart League.

Link To Bux-Mont Dart League Page!

 

 

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Sad News!

Stanley "Slug" Paul Makarczyk

Passed Away May 29, 2010

Stanley "Slug" Paul Makarczyk Jr., 65, of West Main Street, Glen Lyon, passed away early Saturday morning at Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Stanley was born in Dunn, N.C., on December 30, 1944. He was the son of the late Stanley Paul and Edith (Kelly) Makarczyk Sr. He graduated from Newport Township High School, Class of 1962. Stanley was employed as a corrections officer for S.C.I. Waymart for 20 years. He retired as a captain in 2005. He also owned and operated Poured Rite Concrete Foundations and T's N Things in Glen Lyon. Stanley was an accomplished dart shooter. He traveled to numerous tournaments and won many awards for his skill. He was inducted into the PA State Dart Tournament Wall of Fame and was a member of the American Baseball Dart Association. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Yankees fan. He enjoyed watching movies staring John Wayne. Stanley will be missed by his friends down at Penn Mart in Sheatown, with whom he had coffee on a daily basis. Stanley enjoyed golfing and was also a member of the Italian American Club in Glen Lyon. Preceding him in death were his son, Kenneth Makarczyk; sister, Janet Patton; brother, Dennis Makarczyk; and nephew, Brian Patton. Surviving are his wife, the former Susan Sweeney, at home; daughters, Janine Floryshak and her husband John, Glen Lyon; Michelle Lynn and her fiancée, Sam Atkinson, Mountain Top; sons, Stanley P Makarczyk III and his wife, Diane, Morganville, N.J.; Jeffrey Lynn, Glen Lyon; grandchildren, Anna and Sara Makarczyk and Harley Langford; numerous nieces and nephews; and his loving pet, Scruffles, also survive. Funeral services for Stanley will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 211 West Main Street, Glen Lyon, with a Mass of Christian Burial at noon in Corpus Christi Parish/St. Adalbert's Church, Market Street, Glen Lyon, with the Rev. Joseph Kutch officiating. Interment will be held in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Glen Lyon. Family and friends may call today from 4 to 8 p.m.

Link To Times Leader Obituary
Published in Times Leader on May 31, 2010

We Will Miss You Slug... Rest In Peace!

 

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Johnny K Holds 2nd Annual "Toys For Tots"

$5000 Raised BEFORE Event Started...

Donations Increased To $8500 Just One Hour Into Event!

$10,000 Final Donations Tally!!!

Toys Were Everywhere

 

 

 


Johnny With His "Toys For Tots" Helpers

You Can Read The Newspaper Article At:

Link To Johnny K Darts

 

"Many Thanks To Everyone Who Helped

To Make This Happen For The Tots"

 

 

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John Kroh Sr. - Robin Lucas

Memorial Dart Tournament

Pine Grove, PA

 

 

 

 

There Were Some Technical Difficulties With The Tournament Photos But...

Fortunately They Were Able To Be Recovered & So Here They Are!

 

 

 

Link To Kroh - Lucas Memorial Dart Tournament Page!

 

 

 

We Lost Two Of Our Shooters The Same Day On Sept 1st...

John Kroh Sr. & Robin Lucas

 

John Kroh Sr.

Joliett, PA

Click Here For Obituary

 

 

 


Robin Lucas

Donaldson, PA

Click Here For Obituary

 

Boy Loses Both Grandfathers In Separate Crashes
John Kroh Sr.'s Vehicle Hit Head-On; Robin Lucas Lost Control Of Vehicle

Link To WGAL.com News Article!

Link To PennLive.com News Article!

 

 

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Here Are The Results Of This Survey!

In Order To Keep Double Elimination Tournaments Moving Along In A Timely Manner:

Should American Dart Tournaments Change The Loser's Bracket Matches To 1 Game Only AFTER One Complete Round Of Loser's Bracket Matches (Best Of 3 Games) Have Been Completed? This Applies To One Day Tournaments & Final Day Of Major Tournaments ONLY!


Yes 52.9% - 18
No 47.1% - 16
Total Responses: 34

Looks Like Both Answers Got Their Fair Share

Thank You! We Appreciate Your Opinion!

 

 

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"DARTS: Beginning To End"

Our Own Mark Wuerstle Represents

"American Darts" In A New Book...

* By George Silberzahn *


Wilmington, DE

 

 

 

 


"DARTS: Beginning To End"

"Includes An Exclusive Interview With"

Mark Wuerstle

* 4 Time PA State Champion *


Bethlehem, PA


 

"DARTS: Beginning To End"

Silberzahn prepares a comprehensive book on darts – a background on the game, the types of darts, dartboards, the different equipment, practicing and perfecting ability at the game. Thirteen champions and experts tell their stories, including competitors Stacy Bromberg, Dave Kelly, Scott Kirchner, Johnny Kuczynski, John Part, Marilynn Popp, Chris White, Joe Slivan, Drew Tustin and Mark Wuerstle, plus tournament directors Chris Bender, Peter Citera and Ron Marks. This book explains the basic applications, and the physical, mental, and emotional practices needed to be a fit and good dart player. For more information on this dart book, log on to www2.xlibris.com/

About the Author
George Silberzahn is a renowned author and recognized authority in the sport of darts. During his career, his knowledge, skills and determination ranked him as one of the top ten players in the United States. An expert darter, he averaged more than fifty on an American dart board. His involvement in the sport spans fifty years and his passion for the game has led to this, the most comprehensive book about American, steel tip and soft tip darts written to date. His tutorial, “Flight School,” has helped darters worldwide improve their game. He also developed the “Players Tournament,” unique because of the opportunity it affords all levels of dart shooters. He lives in Wilmington, DE with his wife Sandie. He can be contacted through his website at www.howtodarts.com/


About The A.B.D.A.

An Interview By George Silberzahn...

Author Of "How To Master The Sport Of Darts"

And "DARTS: Beginning To End"

About The A.B.D.A.

 

 

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"60" Games Or Better!

 

Shawn Floyd Gets A "61" Game In The York County Club Dart League

At The Hellam VFW On 10/21/10

 

Click On Image For Full Score Sheet!

Great Shooting Shawn!

 

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Alan Miller Does It Again... TWICE "60"&"62" Games 10/21/10

On The 3rd Night Of The Season - "167" Triple!!!

3 "60"Games In 2 Nights... He Must REALLY LIKE That Board At Snyder's

 

Alan Miller Bangs A "63" Game In The North Side Dart League 10/07/10

On The 1st Night Of The Season - "163" Triple!!!

Nobody On Snyder's Dart Team Under "40"- WOW!

Click On Image For Full Score Sheet!

Way To Go Alan!

 

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Jim Newman Gets A "61" Game In The Bethlehem City Dart League 4/07/10

Way To Go Newman!

 

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Barry Follweiler Gets A "62" Game In The Bethlehem City Dart League 3/10/10

Great Shooting Barry!

 

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Darin "Big Daddy" Young Gets A "62" Game 1/21/10

In North Side Dart League

(Score Sheet Image Soon!)

Great Shooting Darin!

 

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Johnny K Gets A "60" Game 11/12/09

Very Soon After His Return To American Darts

In North Side Dart League

NICE TEAM GAME!!!

Way To Go Johnny!

 

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Darin Young Also Gets A "60" Game In North Side League 12/03/09

Great Shooting Darin!

 

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Jay Finn Hits A "60" Game At Crossroads 10/27/09

In "Mountain Top Traveling Dart League" Mountain Top, PA!

Great Shooting Jay!

 

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Mark Smith Whacks A "62" Game 10/09/09

In "Jamesburg Elks Men's Dart League" Jamesburg, NJ!

Great Shooting Mark!

 

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Charlie Kline Bangs A "60" Game

In "Wheels Summer Dart League 2009" Mountain Top, PA!

Great Shooting Charlie!

 

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The Johnsons Both Shoot A "61" Game At Tower's

Tim & Ken "Buddy" Johnson

 

 

Great Shooting Tim & Ken!

 

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Todd Bixler Shoots A "62" Game

In Twin Valley Mountain Dart League!

(Two 9's & Four 8's In The Same Game)

This game was shot at the Valley View Gun Club against the first place team Joliett Fire Company on November 5, 2008. Todd had a 53 going after the eighth inning and shot a nine bagger in the last inning to reach the "62" game!

Great Shooting Todd!

 

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Darin Young Shoots "169" Triple

On Thursday Oct. 16th 2008 At Capone's!

DARIN "BIG DADDY" YOUNG "61",51,57 - FOR A "169" SERIES

Great Shooting Darin!

 

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Darin Young Wins North American Darts Championship!

Link To Story!

 

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Mike Abboud Whacks "62" Game In 12/06/07 Match

In Freeland, PA ("Dart City" USA)!

North Side Dart League - Jeddo/Freeland, PA

Great Shooting Mike!

 

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Matt Coccio Shoots "60" Game In September 2007

At Coaldale Rod & Gun Club

Great Shooting Matt!

 

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Mark Wuerstle Shoots All Time BCDL High Triple Of "174"

At Leithsville Hotel On December 20th, 2006

(This Could Be The All Time League High Triple Anywhere? Any Disputers Out There?)

I Heard Of Maybe One (And It's A Whopper) - But Wihout League Records To Back It Up!

Mark Also Gets High Single Game Of "61" For The Year

On Another Night (Seven 7's In A Row!)

Great Shooting Mark!

I Guess Seven 7's In A Row Makes a 61 Game Easier?

And Then Again... How Many League Matches

Have You Ever Seen Go 12 Innings?

Click Here To View Or Print From PDF File!

Bethlehem City Dart League - Bethlehem, PA

 

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1st Annual SportsFest Dart Championships!

The ONE DAY SHOOTOUT Was July 18th, 2009...

1st Annual SportsFest Dart Championships - A.B.D.A. Sanctioned - ONE DAY SHOOTOUT!

Saturday July 18th (Doubles) & (Singles) At Jordan Lanes Lounge - Whitehall, PA

 

Click Here For Results Page!

Link To SportsFest Website!

 

 

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"The Book Of Caleb"

An Independent Feature Film With A Darts Twist

Now Available On DVD!

"The Book Of Caleb" Store!

 

Link To You Tube Video!

 

 

Mark & George On Location In Bucks County...

Shooting "The Book Of Caleb" Dart Scenes At The

"Sherwood Tavern"

Grant Fenster, George Haines, Mark Wuerstle, Matthew von Manahan, Morgan Hanner

 

 

 

Mark Lines Up A

Take At The Candle

 

Mark Did An Unbelievable Job On All The Shots!

 

 

 


 

A Dart Already In The Double Bull

Is Then Split By The Next Shot

 

Mark Didn't Need To Make This Shot

This Shot Was All Prepared By Morgan

 

The Camera Equipment Was First Class

Considering The Budget For This Film!

 

Very Professionally Done!

 

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If you would like to add yourself or friends to the list just send your
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Just Click on this Link for "Official Rules of Play"

 

Download Official A.B.D.A & PA States Score Sheets Here!

A PDF reader is required to view and print pdf files! If you don't already have PDF reader software installed on your computer, or you encounter problems with Acrobat, you can download the FREE Foxit Reader (only 7.5MB vs 126MB for Acrobat) by clicking on the icon below. To install, just run the downloaded program. Allow some time for score sheets to download. Enjoy!

 

A.B.D.A. PA States Official Tournament American Score Sheet 8.5" x 11"

A.B.D.A. PA States Official Tournament American Score Sheet 8.5" x 14"

Hint: You May Need To Change Your Printer Paper Size Setting To Print Full Size 8.5" x 14"

 

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Read Pennsylvania "American Style Darts" Article & Cast Your Vote!

Link To "American Style Darts" News Article On SEWA-Darts.com

 

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"Tali-Bar" Darts In Kabul?

Link To American Darts In Afghanistan!

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Click Here For Tournament Schedules

Shooters can find out which ones they want to enter & Directors can post & advertise their events here FREE!

 

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This Page Was Just Getting Way Too Long With All The Good Things Happening With Our American Dart Shooters On The English Dart Scene So...

I Started A NEW PAGE!

Click Here For American Dart Shooters On The English Dart Scene!

 

Darin Young

White Haven, PA

Click This Link Or The Cover Image To Read

This Great American Darts Story!

 

 

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Zion Grove, PA

Click This Link Or The Cover Image To Read

This Great American Darts Story!

 

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