Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Letters (emails) to the Old Dart Coach!
Those of you who in age are near or past the speed limit on Germany’s autobahn (80 MPH) may remember the American crooner Perry Como. He visited America’s homes with a weekly TV variety show. At some point he’d sing “Letters… we …
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Thursday, August 15, 2019
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What color unicorn would you like?
A few weeks ago, the Old Dart Coach received an email. The communication arrived shortly after the ODC made remarks critical of “dart commentator” Paul Nicholson.
“I have concluded we are alike. I only said he was a monotone commentator – didn’t say …
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Friday, August 2, 2019
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World Matchplay Reflections – a Midsummer Night’s Dream
In 1595-96, William Shakespeare produced “A Midsummer’s Night Dream.” It’s said to be a comedy, which the Old Dart Coach will accept as fact. (NOTE: This fellow Shakespeare was a writer not the Shakespeare that makes great fishing equipment.)
“A Midsummer’s …
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Howie Reed's ColumnTuesday, July 24, 2019
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Earthquakes, darts and Brits – Par Deux
Senior Russ Lopez best characterized the US Dart Masters (aka World Series of Darts) as a “Darting Family Reunion.” He was spot on. The Old Dart Coach and others enjoyed meeting old friends and making new ones while spinning tales, real and …
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
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Earthquakes, darts and Vegas – Par Uno
WOW, what a week!
The Red Socks played the “Yang Ees” in London at the home of West Ham United. The President of the USA met the “Boss” of North Korea on the DMZ. The Brits invaded Las Vegas.
Las Vegas felt …
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Friday, June 28, 2019
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The British are coming! (Paul Revere was a loudmouth!)
In just days, the PDC invasion of Las Vegas will be in full swing. The Old Dart Coach’s pals and palettes will be there in all their once remembered glory. On the 4th of July (which may be America’s …
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Thursday, June 20, 2019
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The reason the UK celebrates July 4th!
As the world is well aware, the Old Dart Coach is an even tempered, mild mannered person never known to fly off the handle. Rumors have him still in the running for this year’s Mother Teresa Award. He likes, in no particular …
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Sunday, June 9, 2019
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BetVictor PDC World Cup of Darts – Final Day
The final day promised much and delivered. It was a day to remember!
Quarter-finals (format: two singles best of 7-501. If tied, doubles best of 7-501. First to 2 points advances to the semi-finals)
The quarter finals saw another …
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Saturday, June 8, 2019
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BetVictor PDC World Cup of Darts – Day Three
As the Old Dart Coach predicted England went out without firing a shot. The Republic of Ireland with William O’Conner averaging 115 advanced to the quarter finals – O’Conner took out Rob Cross 4-3.
For the USA it was another …
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Friday, June 7, 2019
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BetVictor PDC World Cup of Darts – Day Two
Today saw the end of round one.
The leisurely pace now quickens as all reaming teams see action tomorrow. The format changes from doubles only to singles, and doubles if necessary. We’re told the format change will be fairer for …
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