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Howie Reed

Astute, often controversial, and always humorous, the Old Dart Coach, Howie Reed (a former rodeo cowboy and advertising executive), is heralded as the Dean of Darts Chroniclers - the most prolific and widely followed writer ever about our sport. He goes back decades with the legends and knows where the skeletons are buried (just ask any of the ADO and WDF old-timers!). Here are four well-known facts about the Old Dart Coach: 1) he is a Republican, 2) he loves the ladies, 3) he can drink most anybody under the table, and 4) he throws darts as bad as Dartoid.

Column #HR272 Some WDF World Cup participants may need to visit the Three Dot Lounge

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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Some WDF World Cup participants may need to visit the Three Dot Lounge

During this visit to your computer screen the Old Dart Coach was going to introduce you to the Three Dot Lounge…

Were the Three Dot Lounge an actual physical structure it would have 8 dartboards and …

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Column #HR271 Unintended Consequences

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Sunday, September 8, 2019
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Unintended Consequences

Colin Cunningham is quoted as saying, “Watch out what you wish for, you just might get it.”

The Old Dart Coach’s take on this includes “The Law of Unintended Consequences.” You get 6 wheelbarrows full of dirt from a neighbor. Then place dirt in a planter. Into …

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Column #HR270 Letters (emails) to the Old Dart Coach!

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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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Column #HR269 What color unicorn would you like?

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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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Column #HR268 World Matchplay Reflections – a Midsummer Night’s Dream

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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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Column #HR267 Earthquakes, darts and Brits – Par Deux

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Tuesday, 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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Column #HR265 The British are coming! (Paul Revere was a loudmouth!)

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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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Column #HR263 BetVictor PDC World Cup of Darts – Final Day

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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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