Sunday, May 21, 2017
Column HR196
The REAL DEAL!
I hate you, Peter Wright.
I hate you, Peter Wright.
I hate you, Peter Wright.
To quote Author Lewis Carroll (1832-1898), which the Old Dart Coach seldom does, “I have said it trice. What I tell you three times is true.”
Lewis Carroll was the author …
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Howie Reed's Column
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Column HR195
Dinosaurs can be taught new tricks!
It’s an old axiom that, “A dinosaur can be led to water but you can’t make it drink.” While this may not be scientifically provable Shirley you can remember Fred Flintstone leading Dino to water…
He never drank.
Of course, you can lead …
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Howie Reed's Column
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Column HR194
Don’t Disrespect Dinosaurs!
There was a former President of the ADO who loved to sing…
Hooray, hooray it’s the first of May… Outdoor f’ing begins today.
You just can’t get leadership like that anymore.
He could also throw nails with the best of them. His name’s withheld for obvious …
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Howie Reed's Column
Monday, May 1, 2017
Column #536
The Junior Dart Association
There’s so much positive going on in the wide world of darts these days. At the top of the list for many is the recent announcement that yours truly will stop writing about our sport – just as soon as my 1001st column hits this …
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Dartoid's Column
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Column HR193
Following Brexit, will the UK ban all vans? Will the PDC follow suit?
A terrible accident occurred at the Palace de Old Dart Coach…
While he was pontificating upon all things darts he fell off his soapbox. Fortunately he landed on his head so not much damage was done …
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Howie Reed's Column
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Column 535
An Open Letter to Barry Hearn – about the Philippines
Dear Mr. Hearn…
There was exciting and disappointing news in the PDC’s recent press release. It was exciting to learn that Brazil and Latvia will “be making their debut” at the World Cup in June. It was disappointing to …
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Dartoid's Column
Monday, April 17, 2017
Column HR192
“There are no North Americans that can compete in the PDC.”
Throughout the years there have been many public relations mistakes. OJ Simpson’s “The other dude did it” ranks up near the top. The new United Airlines proposed advertising slogan – “Fly United… we beat them all” – probably …
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Howie Reed's Column
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Column HR191
Remembering Rick “The Hammer” Ney
The photo says it all about Rick Ney. His youthful joy of winning. The photo is from the 1985 World Cup – the US team’s old medal win in Brisbane, Australia.
Rick “The Hammer” Ney was a legend in the world of darts – …
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Howie Reed's Column
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Column HR190
Bring back the North American Open Darts Tournament
Years ago, Dartoid penned a brilliant April 1 column. He detailed the PDC buying the BDO and taking over “amateur” darts. An April Fool’s column belonging in the Dart Writer’s Hall of Fame that is located somewhere between here and there.…
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Howie Reed's Column
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Column 534
Fidel Castro, Ernest Hemingway, and Darts in Cuba
“Entering a totalitarian state,” wrote a recent traveler to Cuba of his arrival at Havana’s José Martí International Airport, “I expected more militaristic security. Instead, I was warmly welcomed by female immigration and security agents wearing uniforms that included shorts and …
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