Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brookes’ Billiard Club (PPB) hosted an 8-Ball Singles Tournament on June 20 and 21 in the SaddleBrooke One Catalina Recreation Center (CRC) Billiards Room, sponsored by Debra Miller and State Farm. Debra Miller is the PPB’s latest tournament sponsor, and we gratefully thank Debra for her…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Over the years cue sticks have evolved a lot. In 1978 I was playing with house sticks in the local pool hall in Big Spring, Texas, when the owner encouraged me to order a cue from a friend of his in Colorado Springs, Colo. His name was Bill Stroud, the owner…
Christine Schmitz After HOA board approval, Cornhole members quickly fundraised to have outdoor lighting installed at the DesertView courts. Everyone can now take advantage of the lower evening temps and play cornhole. The lights are on from 7 to 9 p.m. nightly. Each Saturday night, Drop-In Play will begin to organize around 6:45 to 9…
Frederick King Mitchell, Jr. Well, SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball fans, here it is June 12 and Saddlebag Notes deadline time. Here’s the past and future in the action-packed world of SB softball. Tournament Action—May 26 (Memorial Day) Yep, softball aficionados, the SSSA Memorial Day Tournament is in the books. The tournament was appreciatively sponsored…
David Zapatka Last month we discussed how to beat the bangers. Blocking at the kitchen line was a key strategy. This article will pick up with that focus. Consider these strategies to improve your blocking skills. 1. You know the hard shot is coming. Be prepared, knees bent, relaxed, eyes on the ball, paddle out…
Denise Cashmore The SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Classic was held at MountainView Golf Club on May 13 and was co-chaired by MPWGA members Karen Erickson and Sharon Marchione. Special thanks to the event sponsors Wildfire Wing Company, Weathersby Windows, and Sonora Investment Management. Early May had its share of Red Flag Warnings, due to gusty winds.…