Annual Horseshoe
Pitching Contest
PHOTOS
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The last Saturday,
REGISTRATION - 8:30 a.m.
ELIMINATIONS - 9:00 a.m.
FINALS - Immediately following elimination round |
Prizes offered by Suder Beverage, Meyersdale
First, $50; Second, $40; Third, $30;
Fourth, $20
Best 2 out of 3 games. |
–RULES OF THE TOURNAMENT– |
Scoring Rules:
- Sec. a. A shoe must be within 6 inches of the stake to score.
Sec. b. Closest shoe to the stake scores 1 point See. c. Two shoes closer than opponents 2 points Sec. d. One (1) ringer scores 3 points Sec. e. Two (2) ringers score 6 points Sec. f. One ringer and closest shoe of the same player scores 4 points Sec. g. Party having two ringers against one for the opponent scores 3 points Sec. h. All equals count as ties and no points are scored (For instance, one
ringer each thrown by both players, but player is credited with the ringer
thrown on the score sheet by Symbol “0.”) Sec. i. In case each contestant has a ringer, the next closest shoe, if within 6
inches shall score 1 point Sec. j. In case of tie, such as four (4) ringers, or contestant’s shoes are
equal distance from the stake causing no score for either, party pitching last
in the inning will start the next inning. Sec. k. A leaning shoe has no value over one touching the stake.
- Sec. a. The points shall be scored according to the position of the shoes
at the innings’ end, that is, after the contestants have each thrown two shoes.
(A game is divided into innings and each inning constitutes the pitching of two
shoes by each contestant.)
- Sec a. No contestant, while opponent is in pitching position, shall make
any remark or utter any sounds within the hearing of the opponent nor make any
movement that does or might interfere with the opponent’s playing. Penalty –
both shoes of the offender shall be declared foul in the inning complained of.
- Sec a. No contestant shall touch own or opponent’s shoe or shoes until
winner of the point or points has been agreed upon by contestants or decision is
rendered by the referee. Referee shall declare “foul” shoes thrown by a
contestant failing to comply with this rule and award points to the opponent
according to the position of his shoes.
Sec. b. No contestant shall walk to the opposite stake or be informed of the
position of shoes prior to the completion of an inning. Sec. c. A player when not pitching must remain on the opposite side of the stake
to the player in action and to the rear of a line even with the stakes.
- Shoe is “delivered” when it leaves the hand.
- Choice of Pitch. Choice of first pitch or follow shall be determined by
the toss of a coin. In successive games between the same players, the lower
shall have the choice.
- Broken Shoes. When a shoe lands in fair territory and is broken into
separate parts, it shall be removed and the contestant allowed to pitch another
shoe in its stead.
- Sec. a. Foul Shoes. A shoe pitched while the contestant stands beyond
the box foul limits. A shoe striking outside the opposite pitching box or on the
hard surface area when the courts are so constructed.
Sec. b. Foul shoes shall be removed from the opposite pitcher’s box at the
request of the opponent. Sec. c. A foul shoe shall not be scored or credited except in the score sheet
column headed, “shoes pitched.”
- Measurements. Measurements to determine points won shall be made with
calipers and straight edge.
All other questions in conducting the contest not covered in the rules outlined
above shall be decided according to the last published rules of the National
Horseshoe Pitching Association.
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Jurisdiction of Officials:
- The referee, appointed by the tournament committee, shall decide points when
contestants are in doubt. He shall also see that rules are complied with.
- An appeal may be made to the tournament committee if a ruling of the referee
is not considered proper. Decision of the committee shall be final. (Three
members of the committee are sufficient to pass on any disputed point.)
- All protests shall be made immediately as the occasion arises. Protests
covering shoes to be used or conditions of play can only be made before the
start of the game.
- No protest will affect the standing of a player after the final placing has
been announced by the officials.
- It rain or other elements interfere, players must stop play and not resume
until officials authorize. On resuming play, scores at the time of interference
will be in effect; also, the same courts will be used by the contestants unless
they agree otherwise.
- The decisions of the tournament committee regarding technical points not
otherwise covered by these rules shall be final.
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