HORSESHOE PITCHING - Revision history

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	The Dubuque City Council on June 5, 1922 created a public playgrounds commission to consolidate all the recreational activities under one department of city city government. In the second year of the commission, the number of playgrounds were increased to seven with games including volleyball, baseball, horseshoe pitching, sewing, weaving, folk dancing and bird house making. (5)		The Dubuque City Council on June 5, 1922 created a public playgrounds commission to consolidate all the recreational activities under one department of city city government. In the second year of the commission, the number of playgrounds were increased to seven with games including volleyball, baseball, horseshoe pitching, sewing, weaving, folk dancing and bird house making. (5)

	Pitching horseshoes became especially popular in Dubuque during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] when people had plenty of time and the cost of equipment was slight. Leagues were formed and eventually the city had courts at [[EAGLE POINT PARK]] and [[MURPHY PARK]]. (6) Players interested in the sport were celebrating their fifth season as members of the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitchers Association in 1983. (7)		Pitching horseshoes became especially popular in Dubuque during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] when people had plenty of time and the cost of equipment was slight. Leagues were formed and eventually the city had courts at [[EAGLE POINT PARK]] and [[MURPHY PARK]]. (6) An organized campaign to collect $75,000 to improve the city's recreational facilities in 1947. Included in the plans were the construction of horseshoe pitching courts at [[ALLISON-HENDERSON PARK]], the North End playground at Lincoln and Burden Avenues, and the Valley Street Playground. (7) Players interested in the sport were celebrating their fifth season as members of the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitchers Association in 1983. (8)

	Few local players could compete successfully with Glen (Red) Henton of Maquoketa. Competing on the circuit since 1960, Henton in 1978 was the reigning world left-handed horseshoe pitching champion. In 1977 he finished second in the world meet. The 57-year old held world records set in the 1965 World Championship meet with most ringers in one game (175), most double ringers (80) and the most shoes thrown in a game (194). (8) He won the Iowa state championship 18 times and was inducted into the '''Guinness Book of World Records''' for the most consecutive ringers. (9)		Few local players could compete successfully with Glen (Red) Henton of Maquoketa. Competing on the circuit since 1960, Henton in 1978 was the reigning world left-handed horseshoe pitching champion. In 1977 he finished second in the world meet. The 57-year old held world records set in the 1965 World Championship meet with most ringers in one game (175), most double ringers (80) and the most shoes thrown in a game (194). (9) He won the Iowa state championship 18 times and was inducted into the '''Guinness Book of World Records''' for the most consecutive ringers. (10)

	In 1981 the Dubuque County Fairgrounds offered a new horseshoe field established with the help of the 160-member Dubuque Horseshoe Pitcher's Association. The first "Horseshoe Legends" tournament, an invitational contest, featured Walter "Deadeye" Williams, the 21-year old world horseshoe champion from Chino, California and Iowa champion Ralph Simon of Waterloo. (10) Williams won first prize and $500 making 540 ringers out of 600 shoes tossed. Glen Henton won second place and $250.		In 1981 the Dubuque County Fairgrounds offered a new horseshoe field established with the help of the 160-member Dubuque Horseshoe Pitcher's Association. The first "Horseshoe Legends" tournament, an invitational contest, featured Walter "Deadeye" Williams, the 21-year old world horseshoe champion from Chino, California and Iowa champion Ralph Simon of Waterloo. (11) Williams won first prize and $500 making 540 ringers out of 600 shoes tossed. Glen Henton won second place and $250.

	Horseshoe pitching at the 1984 Dubuque County Fair featured Ken Trowbridge of the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitching Association putting on a demonstration. Other competitions included singles in Class A-C, Doubles in Division 1-2, and Legends of Horseshoes was won by Glen Henton who also had the high tournament average of 77.4 percent ringers. (11) County fair interest in the sport led to a handicap tournament in 1988 for anyone from amateur to professional with contestants playing for trophies and cash prizes provided from the $2 fee pool. (12)		Horseshoe pitching at the 1984 Dubuque County Fair featured Ken Trowbridge of the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitching Association putting on a demonstration. Other competitions included singles in Class A-C, Doubles in Division 1-2, and Legends of Horseshoes was won by Glen Henton who also had the high tournament average of 77.4 percent ringers. (12) County fair interest in the sport led to a handicap tournament in 1988 for anyone from amateur to professional with contestants playing for trophies and cash prizes provided from the $2 fee pool. (13)

	[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (13) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned to it in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (14) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Class E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. (15) He had been a runner-up in his division in the world tournament in 1999 and qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (16) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.		[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (14) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned to it in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (15) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Class E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. (16) He had been a runner-up in his division in the world tournament in 1999 and qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (17) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.

	[[MCGRATH, Vernon V.\|Vernon V. MCGRATH]] and Mike Fishnick in 2000 convinced the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association to allow Dubuque to host the inaugural Dubuque Open at Flora Park. Part of their motivation was to get more of the 75 competitors from the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitchers Association league to buy the $25 card required to play in state meets. (17) Placing in the top 12% in three sanctioned tournaments in one year qualified a contestant for the state tournament. (18) In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. McGrath was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (19)		[[MCGRATH, Vernon V.\|Vernon V. MCGRATH]] and Mike Fishnick in 2000 convinced the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association to allow Dubuque to host the inaugural Dubuque Open at Flora Park. Part of their motivation was to get more of the 75 competitors from the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitchers Association league to buy the $25 card required to play in state meets. (18) Placing in the top 12% in three sanctioned tournaments in one year qualified a contestant for the state tournament. (19) In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. McGrath was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (20)

	As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.		As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.
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	6. "...Playing Barnyard Golf" ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 10, 1971, p. 18		6. "...Playing Barnyard Golf" ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 10, 1971, p. 18

	7. "~~Horseshoe Meeting Set~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', April ~~6 1983~~, p. 9		7. "Campaign for Funds to Last for One Week," Telegraph-Herald, April 13 1947, p. 17

	8. "~~Maquoketa's Henton Still in There Pitching~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', April ~~1, 1978~~, p. 16		8. "Horseshoe Meeting Set," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 6 1983, p. 9

	9. ~~Speltz, Bill,~~ "~~Local 'Ringer' Brings Home Dubuque~~'s ~~First State Horseshoe Title~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~August 27 2002~~, p. ~~1 (Sports)~~		9. "Maquoketa's Henton Still in There Pitching," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 1, 1978, p. 16

	10. "'Horseshoe ~~Legends' Pleased Connoisseurs~~," ''Telegraph Herald,'' August ~~17, 1981~~, p. 8		10. Speltz, Bill, "Local 'Ringer' Brings Home Dubuque's First State Horseshoe Title," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 27 2002, p. 1 (Sports)

	11. "Horseshoe ~~Pitching~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, ~~1984~~, p. 4		11. "'Horseshoe Legends' Pleased Connoisseurs," ''Telegraph Herald,'' August 17, 1981, p. 8

	12. ~~Japsen, Bruce,~~ "~~County Fair Hosts~~ Horseshoe ~~Tourney~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, ~~1988~~, p. 43		12. "Horseshoe Pitching," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, 1984, p. 4

	13. "~~Loras R. Grant~~," ~~Obituaries,~~ ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~Sept. 16~~, ~~1996~~, p. 16		13. Japsen, Bruce, "County Fair Hosts Horseshoe Tourney," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, 1988, p. 43

	14. ~~Speltz~~		14. "Loras R. Grant," Obituaries, ''Telegraph Herald'', Sept. 16, 1996, p. 16

	15. ~~Leitner, Jim, "Henkels to Bring Amateur Boxing Event to Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 7, 2004, p. 9~~		15. Speltz

	16. ~~Speltz~~, ~~Bill~~, "~~Local Duo Shooting for Ringer Today with Horseshoe Tournament~~," ''Telegraph Herald,'' ~~June 3~~, ~~2000~~, p. 13		16. Leitner, Jim, "Henkels to Bring Amateur Boxing Event to Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 7, 2004, p. 9

	17. ~~Ibid~~.		17. Speltz, Bill, "Local Duo Shooting for Ringer Today with Horseshoe Tournament," ''Telegraph Herald,'' June 3, 2000, p. 13

	18. ~~Leitner, Jim, "Making Their Pitch," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 5, 2005, p~~. ~~1 (Sports)~~		18. Ibid.

	19. Leitner, Jim, "City Tosses a Ringer," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 2006, p. 66		19. Leitner, Jim, "Making Their Pitch," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 5, 2005, p. 1 (Sports)

			20. Leitner, Jim, "City Tosses a Ringer," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 2006, p. 66

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	[[Category: Firsts]]		[[Category: Firsts]]

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	[[Image:vernonm.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Vernon McGrath. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]HORSESHOE PITCHING. Inter-city horseshoe pitching contests were held as early as 1913 when a team from Dyersville as planning to meet a Dubuque team for team, doubles, and singles honors. (1) As a sport for social gatherings, horseshoe pitching, for men, was offered at the Ladies of St. Joseph Parish of Washington Township "Lawn Fete" organized for August 16, 1916. (2)		[[Image:vernonm.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Vernon McGrath. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]HORSESHOE PITCHING. Inter-city horseshoe pitching contests were held as early as 1913 when a team from Dyersville was planning to meet a Dubuque team for tournaments in team, doubles, and singles honors. (1) As a sport for social gatherings, horseshoe pitching, for men, was offered at the Ladies of St. Joseph Parish of Washington Township "Lawn Fete" organized for August 16, 1916. (2)

	In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest. No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].		In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" in Dubuque County was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest." No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].

	The Dubuque City Council on June 5, 1922 created a public playgrounds commission to consolidate all the recreational activities under one department of city city government. In the second year of the commission, the number of playgrounds were increased to seven with games including volleyball, baseball, horseshoe pitching, sewing, weaving, folk dancing and bird house making. (5)		The Dubuque City Council on June 5, 1922 created a public playgrounds commission to consolidate all the recreational activities under one department of city city government. In the second year of the commission, the number of playgrounds were increased to seven with games including volleyball, baseball, horseshoe pitching, sewing, weaving, folk dancing and bird house making. (5)

	Pitching horseshoes became especially popular in Dubuque during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] when people had plenty of time and the cost of equipment was slight. Leagues were formed and eventually the city had courts at [[EAGLE POINT PARK]] and [[MURPHY PARK]]. (6)		Pitching horseshoes became especially popular in Dubuque during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] when people had plenty of time and the cost of equipment was slight. Leagues were formed and eventually the city had courts at [[EAGLE POINT PARK]] and [[MURPHY PARK]]. (6) Players interested in the sport were celebrating their fifth season as members of the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitchers Association in 1983. (7)

	Few local players could compete successfully with Glen (Red) Henton of Maquoketa. Competing on the circuit since 1960, Henton in 1978 was the reigning world left-handed horseshoe pitching champion. In 1977 he finished second in the world meet. The 57-year old held world records set in the 1965 World Championship meet with most ringers in one game (175), ~~cost~~ double ringers (80) and the most shoes thrown in a game (194). (7) He won the Iowa state championship 18 times and was inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most consecutive ringers. (8)		Few local players could compete successfully with Glen (Red) Henton of Maquoketa. Competing on the circuit since 1960, Henton in 1978 was the reigning world left-handed horseshoe pitching champion. In 1977 he finished second in the world meet. The 57-year old held world records set in the 1965 World Championship meet with most ringers in one game (175), most double ringers (80) and the most shoes thrown in a game (194). (8) He won the Iowa state championship 18 times and was inducted into the '''Guinness Book of World Records''' for the most consecutive ringers. (9)

	In 1981 the Dubuque County Fairgrounds offered a new horseshoe field established with the help of the 160-member Dubuque Horseshoe Pitcher's Association. The first "Horseshoe Legends" tournament, an invitational contest, featured Walter "Deadeye" Williams, the 21-year old world horseshoe champion from Chino, California and Iowa champion Ralph Simon of Waterloo. (9) Williams won first prize and $500 making 540 ringers out of 600 shoes tossed. Glen Henton won second place and $250.		In 1981 the Dubuque County Fairgrounds offered a new horseshoe field established with the help of the 160-member Dubuque Horseshoe Pitcher's Association. The first "Horseshoe Legends" tournament, an invitational contest, featured Walter "Deadeye" Williams, the 21-year old world horseshoe champion from Chino, California and Iowa champion Ralph Simon of Waterloo. (10) Williams won first prize and $500 making 540 ringers out of 600 shoes tossed. Glen Henton won second place and $250.

	Horseshoe pitching at the 1984 Dubuque County Fair featured Ken Trowbridge of the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitching Association putting on a demonstration. Other competitions included singles in Class A-C, Doubles in Division 1-2, and Legends of Horseshoes was won by Glen Henton who also had the high tournament average of 77.4 percent ringers. (10) County fair interest in the sport led to a handicap tournament in 1988 for anyone from amateur to professional with contestants playing for trophies and cash prizes ~~taken~~ from the $2 fee pool. (11)		Horseshoe pitching at the 1984 Dubuque County Fair featured Ken Trowbridge of the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitching Association putting on a demonstration. Other competitions included singles in Class A-C, Doubles in Division 1-2, and Legends of Horseshoes was won by Glen Henton who also had the high tournament average of 77.4 percent ringers. (11) County fair interest in the sport led to a handicap tournament in 1988 for anyone from amateur to professional with contestants playing for trophies and cash prizes provided from the $2 fee pool. (12)

	[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (12) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (13) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Class E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. (14) He had a runner-up ~~finish~~ in his division in the world tournament in 1999 and qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (15) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.		[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (13) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned to it in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (14) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Class E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. (15) He had been a runner-up in his division in the world tournament in 1999 and qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (16) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.

	[[MCGRATH, Vernon V.\|Vernon V. MCGRATH]] and Mike Fishnick in 2000 convinced the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association to allow Dubuque to host ~~their~~ inaugural Dubuque Open at Flora Park. Part of their motivation was to get more of the 75 competitors from the Dubuque Horseshoe Association league ~~action~~ to ~~get their~~ $25 card ~~which is~~ required to ~~lay~~ in state meets. (16) Placing in the top 12% in three sanctioned tournaments qualified a contestant ~~to be eligible~~ for the state tournament. (17) In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. McGrath was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (18)		[[MCGRATH, Vernon V.\|Vernon V. MCGRATH]] and Mike Fishnick in 2000 convinced the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association to allow Dubuque to host the inaugural Dubuque Open at Flora Park. Part of their motivation was to get more of the 75 competitors from the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitchers Association league to buy the $25 card required to play in state meets. (17) Placing in the top 12% in three sanctioned tournaments in one year qualified a contestant for the state tournament. (18) In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. McGrath was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (19)

	As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.		As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.
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	6. "...Playing Barnyard Golf" ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 10, 1971, p. 18		6. "...Playing Barnyard Golf" ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 10, 1971, p. 18

	7. "~~Maquoketa's Henton Still in There Pitching~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', April ~~1, 1978~~, p. 16		7. "Horseshoe Meeting Set," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 6 1983, p. 9

	8. ~~Speltz, Bill,~~ "~~Local 'Ringer' Brings Home Dubuque~~'s ~~First State Horseshoe Title~~," Telegraph Herald, ~~August 27 2002~~, p. ~~1 (Sports)~~		8. "Maquoketa's Henton Still in There Pitching," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 1, 1978, p. 16

	9. "'Horseshoe ~~Legends' Pleased Connoisseurs~~," Telegraph Herald, August ~~17, 1981~~, p. 8		9. Speltz, Bill, "Local 'Ringer' Brings Home Dubuque's First State Horseshoe Title," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 27 2002, p. 1 (Sports)

	9. "Horseshoe ~~Pitching~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, ~~1984~~, p. 4		10. "'Horseshoe Legends' Pleased Connoisseurs," ''Telegraph Herald,'' August 17, 1981, p. 8

	11. ~~Japsen, Bruce,~~ "~~County Fair Hosts~~ Horseshoe ~~Tourney~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, ~~1988~~, p. 43		11. "Horseshoe Pitching," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, 1984, p. 4

	12. "~~Loras R. Grant~~," ~~Obituaries,~~ ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~Sept. 16~~, ~~1996~~, p. 16		12. Japsen, Bruce, "County Fair Hosts Horseshoe Tourney," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, 1988, p. 43

	13 ~~Speltz~~		13. "Loras R. Grant," Obituaries, ''Telegraph Herald'', Sept. 16, 1996, p. 16

	14. ~~Leitner, Jim, "Henkels to Bring Amateur Boxing Event to Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 7, 2004, p. 9~~		14. Speltz

	15. ~~Speltz~~, ~~Bill~~, "~~Local Duo Shooting for Ringer Today with Horseshoe Tournament~~," ''Telegraph Herald,'' ~~June 3~~, ~~2000~~, p. 13		15. Leitner, Jim, "Henkels to Bring Amateur Boxing Event to Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 7, 2004, p. 9

	16. ~~Ibid~~.		16. Speltz, Bill, "Local Duo Shooting for Ringer Today with Horseshoe Tournament," ''Telegraph Herald,'' June 3, 2000, p. 13

	17. ~~Leitner, Jim, "Making Their Pitch," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 5, 2005, p~~. ~~1 (Sports)~~		17. Ibid.

	18. Leitner, Jim, "City Tosses a Ringer," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 2006, p. 66		18. Leitner, Jim, "Making Their Pitch," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 5, 2005, p. 1 (Sports)

			19. Leitner, Jim, "City Tosses a Ringer," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 2006, p. 66

	[[Category: Athletics-Horseshoe Pitching]]		[[Category: Athletics-Horseshoe Pitching]]
	[[Category: Firsts]]		[[Category: Firsts]]

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	[[Image:vernonm.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Vernon McGrath courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]HORSESHOE PITCHING. Inter-city horseshoe pitching contests were held as early as 1913 when a team from Dyersville as planning to meet a Dubuque team for team, doubles, and singles honors. (1) As a sport for social gatherings, horseshoe pitching, for men, was offered at the Ladies of St. Joseph Parish of Washington Township "Lawn Fete" organized for August 16, 1916. (2)		[[Image:vernonm.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Vernon McGrath. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]HORSESHOE PITCHING. Inter-city horseshoe pitching contests were held as early as 1913 when a team from Dyersville as planning to meet a Dubuque team for team, doubles, and singles honors. (1) As a sport for social gatherings, horseshoe pitching, for men, was offered at the Ladies of St. Joseph Parish of Washington Township "Lawn Fete" organized for August 16, 1916. (2)

	In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest. No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].		In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest. No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].

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	[[Image:~~FYG~~.~~jpg~~\|left\|thumb\|350px\|~~Photo~~ courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]HORSESHOE PITCHING. Inter-city horseshoe pitching contests were held as early as 1913 when a team from Dyersville as planning to meet a Dubuque team for team, doubles, and singles honors. (1) As a sport for social gatherings, horseshoe pitching, for men, was offered at the Ladies of St. Joseph Parish of Washington Township "Lawn Fete" organized for August 16, 1916. (2)		[[Image:vernonm.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Vernon McGrath courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]HORSESHOE PITCHING. Inter-city horseshoe pitching contests were held as early as 1913 when a team from Dyersville as planning to meet a Dubuque team for team, doubles, and singles honors. (1) As a sport for social gatherings, horseshoe pitching, for men, was offered at the Ladies of St. Joseph Parish of Washington Township "Lawn Fete" organized for August 16, 1916. (2)

	In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest. No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].		In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest. No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].
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	[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (12) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (13) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Class E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. (14) He had a runner-up finish in his division in the world tournament in 1999 and qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (15) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.		[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (12) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (13) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Class E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. (14) He had a runner-up finish in his division in the world tournament in 1999 and qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (15) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.

	[[MCGRATH, Vernon V.\|Vernon V. MCGRATH]] and Mike Fishnick in 2000 convinced the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association to allow Dubuque to host their inaugural Dubuque Open at Flora Park. Part of their motivation was to get more of the 75 competitors from the Dubuque Horseshoe Association league action to get their $25 card which is required to lay in state meets. (16) In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. McGrath was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (17)		[[MCGRATH, Vernon V.\|Vernon V. MCGRATH]] and Mike Fishnick in 2000 convinced the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association to allow Dubuque to host their inaugural Dubuque Open at Flora Park. Part of their motivation was to get more of the 75 competitors from the Dubuque Horseshoe Association league action to get their $25 card which is required to lay in state meets. (16) Placing in the top 12% in three sanctioned tournaments qualified a contestant to be eligible for the state tournament. (17) In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. McGrath was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (18)

	As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.		As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.
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	16. Ibid.		16. Ibid.

	17. Leitner, Jim, "City Tosses a Ringer," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 2006, p. 66		17. Leitner, Jim, "Making Their Pitch," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 5, 2005, p. 1 (Sports)

			18. Leitner, Jim, "City Tosses a Ringer," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 2006, p. 66

	[[Category: Athletics-Horseshoe Pitching]]		[[Category: Athletics-Horseshoe Pitching]]
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	[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (12) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (13) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Class E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. (14) He had a runner-up finish in his division in the world tournament in 1999 and qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (15) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.		[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (12) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (13) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Class E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. (14) He had a runner-up finish in his division in the world tournament in 1999 and qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (15) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.

	~~Vern McGrath~~ and Mike Fishnick in 2000 convinced the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association to allow Dubuque to host their inaugural Dubuque Open at Flora Park. Part of their motivation was to get more of the 75 competitors from the Dubuque Horseshoe Association league action to get their $25 card which is required to lay in state meets. (16) In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. ~~[[MCGRATH, Vern V.\|Vern V. MCGRATH]]~~ was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (17)		[[MCGRATH, Vernon V.\|Vernon V. MCGRATH]] and Mike Fishnick in 2000 convinced the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association to allow Dubuque to host their inaugural Dubuque Open at Flora Park. Part of their motivation was to get more of the 75 competitors from the Dubuque Horseshoe Association league action to get their $25 card which is required to lay in state meets. (16) In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. McGrath was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (17)

	As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.		As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.

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	Horseshoe pitching at the 1984 Dubuque County Fair featured Ken Trowbridge of the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitching Association putting on a demonstration. Other competitions included singles in Class A-C, Doubles in Division 1-2, and Legends of Horseshoes was won by Glen Henton who also had the high tournament average of 77.4 percent ringers. (10) County fair interest in the sport led to a handicap tournament in 1988 for anyone from amateur to professional with contestants playing for trophies and cash prizes taken from the $2 fee pool. (11)		Horseshoe pitching at the 1984 Dubuque County Fair featured Ken Trowbridge of the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitching Association putting on a demonstration. Other competitions included singles in Class A-C, Doubles in Division 1-2, and Legends of Horseshoes was won by Glen Henton who also had the high tournament average of 77.4 percent ringers. (10) County fair interest in the sport led to a handicap tournament in 1988 for anyone from amateur to professional with contestants playing for trophies and cash prizes taken from the $2 fee pool. (11)

	[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (12) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (13) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa ~~Cass~~ E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. He qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (14) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.		[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (12) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (13) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Class E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. (14) He had a runner-up finish in his division in the world tournament in 1999 and qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (15) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.

	In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. [[MCGRATH, Vern V.\|Vern V. MCGRATH]] was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (15)		Vern McGrath and Mike Fishnick in 2000 convinced the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association to allow Dubuque to host their inaugural Dubuque Open at Flora Park. Part of their motivation was to get more of the 75 competitors from the Dubuque Horseshoe Association league action to get their $25 card which is required to lay in state meets. (16) In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. [[MCGRATH, Vern V.\|Vern V. MCGRATH]] was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (17)

	As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.		As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.
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	12. "Loras R. Grant," Obituaries, ''Telegraph Herald'', Sept. 16, 1996, p. 16		12. "Loras R. Grant," Obituaries, ''Telegraph Herald'', Sept. 16, 1996, p. 16

	~~123~~ Speltz		13 Speltz

	13. Leitner, Jim, "Henkels to Bring Amateur Boxing Event to Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 7, 2004, p. 9		14. Leitner, Jim, "Henkels to Bring Amateur Boxing Event to Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 7, 2004, p. 9

	14. Leitner, Jim, "City Tosses a Ringer," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 2006, p. 66		15. Speltz, Bill, "Local Duo Shooting for Ringer Today with Horseshoe Tournament," ''Telegraph Herald,'' June 3, 2000, p. 13

			16. Ibid.

			17. Leitner, Jim, "City Tosses a Ringer," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 2006, p. 66

	[[Category: Athletics-Horseshoe Pitching]]		[[Category: Athletics-Horseshoe Pitching]]
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	[[Image:FYG.~~png~~\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]HORSESHOE PITCHING. Inter-city horseshoe pitching contests were held as early as 1913 when a team from Dyersville as planning to meet a Dubuque team for team, doubles, and singles honors. (1) As a sport for social gatherings, horseshoe pitching, for men, was offered at the Ladies of St. Joseph Parish of Washington Township "Lawn Fete" organized for August 16, 1916. (2)		[[Image:FYG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]HORSESHOE PITCHING. Inter-city horseshoe pitching contests were held as early as 1913 when a team from Dyersville as planning to meet a Dubuque team for team, doubles, and singles honors. (1) As a sport for social gatherings, horseshoe pitching, for men, was offered at the Ladies of St. Joseph Parish of Washington Township "Lawn Fete" organized for August 16, 1916. (2)

	In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest. No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].		In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest. No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].

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	HORSESHOE PITCHING. Inter-city horseshoe pitching contests were held as early as 1913 when a team from Dyersville as planning to meet a Dubuque team for team, doubles, and singles honors. (1) As a sport for social gatherings, horseshoe pitching, for men, was offered at the Ladies of St. Joseph Parish of Washington Township "Lawn Fete" organized for August 16, 1916. (2)		[[Image:FYG.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]HORSESHOE PITCHING. Inter-city horseshoe pitching contests were held as early as 1913 when a team from Dyersville as planning to meet a Dubuque team for team, doubles, and singles honors. (1) As a sport for social gatherings, horseshoe pitching, for men, was offered at the Ladies of St. Joseph Parish of Washington Township "Lawn Fete" organized for August 16, 1916. (2)

	In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest. No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].		In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest. No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].

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	[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (12) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (13) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Cass E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. He qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (14) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.		[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (12) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (13) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Cass E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. He qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (14) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.

	In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. [[MCGRATH, Vern\|Vern MCGRATH]] was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (15)		In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. [[MCGRATH, Vern V.\|Vern V. MCGRATH]] was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (15)

	As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.		As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.

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	In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest. No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].		In 1921 the third annual horseshoe pitching tournament, affectionately known as "barnyard golf," for the championship of the United States was held in St. Petersburg, Florida the week of February 21, 1921. (3) In June of that year the "Farm Picnic" was held. Dubuque merchants and civic organizations donated prizes for every contest of the day. The Kiwanis Club provided a pair of twin cups to the winners of the horseshoe pitching contest. There was nothing but team pitching and the members of the winning team each received a cup. To avoid delay, there were five sets of pegs placed so that more than one contest could be held--yet "no Dubuque teams were permitted to enter the contest. No reason was given. (4) Horseshoe pitching became a popular sport for any summer occasion such as the annual picnic of the [[ELKS CLUB]] at the [[RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB]].

	~~Pitching horseshoes became especially popular in~~ Dubuque ~~during~~ the ~~[[GREAT DEPRESSION (THE)]] when people had plenty~~ of ~~time and~~ the ~~cost~~ of ~~equipment was slight. Leagues~~ were ~~formed and eventually the city had courts at [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]~~ and ~~[[LEWIS MURPHY PARK]]~~. (5)		The Dubuque City Council on June 5, 1922 created a public playgrounds commission to consolidate all the recreational activities under one department of city city government. In the second year of the commission, the number of playgrounds were increased to seven with games including volleyball, baseball, horseshoe pitching, sewing, weaving, folk dancing and bird house making. (5)

	~~Few local players could compete successfully with Glen (Red) Henton~~ of ~~Maquoketa. Competing on~~ the ~~circuit since 1960, Henton in 1978~~ was ~~the reigning world left-handed horseshoe pitching champion~~. ~~In 1977 he finished second in~~ the ~~world meet. The 57-year old held world records set in the 1965 World Championship meet with most ringers in one game (175), cost double ringers (80)~~ and ~~the most shoes thrown in a game (194)~~. (6~~) He won the Iowa state championship 18 times and was inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most consecutive ringers. (7~~)		Pitching horseshoes became especially popular in Dubuque during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] when people had plenty of time and the cost of equipment was slight. Leagues were formed and eventually the city had courts at [[EAGLE POINT PARK]] and [[MURPHY PARK]]. (6)

	~~In 1981 the Dubuque County Fairgrounds offered a new horseshoe field established~~ with the ~~help of~~ the ~~160~~-~~member Dubuque Horseshoe Pitcher's Association~~. The ~~first "Horseshoe Legends" tournament, an invitational contest, featured Walter "Deadeye" Williams, the 21~~-year old world ~~horseshoe champion from Chino~~, ~~California~~ and ~~Iowa champion Ralph Simon of Waterloo~~. (8) ~~Williams~~ won ~~first prize~~ and ~~$500 making 540~~ ringers ~~out of 600 shoes tossed. Glen Henton won second place and $250~~.		Few local players could compete successfully with Glen (Red) Henton of Maquoketa. Competing on the circuit since 1960, Henton in 1978 was the reigning world left-handed horseshoe pitching champion. In 1977 he finished second in the world meet. The 57-year old held world records set in the 1965 World Championship meet with most ringers in one game (175), cost double ringers (80) and the most shoes thrown in a game (194). (7) He won the Iowa state championship 18 times and was inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most consecutive ringers. (8)

	~~Horseshoe pitching at~~ the ~~1984~~ Dubuque County ~~Fair featured Ken Trowbridge~~ of the Dubuque Horseshoe ~~Pitching~~ Association ~~putting on a demonstration~~. ~~Other competitions included singles in Class A-C~~, ~~Doubles in Division 1~~-2, and ~~Legends of Horseshoes was won by Glen Henton who also had the high tournament average~~ of ~~77.4 percent ringers~~. (9) ~~County fair interest in the sport led to a handicap tournament in 1988 for anyone from amateur to professional with contestants playing for trophies~~ and ~~cash prizes taken from the~~ $~~2 fee pool~~. ~~(10)~~		In 1981 the Dubuque County Fairgrounds offered a new horseshoe field established with the help of the 160-member Dubuque Horseshoe Pitcher's Association. The first "Horseshoe Legends" tournament, an invitational contest, featured Walter "Deadeye" Williams, the 21-year old world horseshoe champion from Chino, California and Iowa champion Ralph Simon of Waterloo. (9) Williams won first prize and $500 making 540 ringers out of 600 shoes tossed. Glen Henton won second place and $250.

	Dubuque~~'s role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member~~ of the ~~1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team~~. He was ~~a member~~ of the ~~Dubuque, National~~ and ~~Iowa horseshoe pitching associations~~. (11)		Horseshoe pitching at the 1984 Dubuque County Fair featured Ken Trowbridge of the Dubuque Horseshoe Pitching Association putting on a demonstration. Other competitions included singles in Class A-C, Doubles in Division 1-2, and Legends of Horseshoes was won by Glen Henton who also had the high tournament average of 77.4 percent ringers. (10) County fair interest in the sport led to a handicap tournament in 1988 for anyone from amateur to professional with contestants playing for trophies and cash prizes taken from the $2 fee pool. (11)

	[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (12)		[[Image:grobstick.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Dubuque's role in competitive horseshoe pitching included Loras R. Grant who was a member of the 1986 World Championship horseshoe pitching team. He was a member of the Dubuque, National and Iowa horseshoe pitching associations. (12) In 2002 Bill Grobstick became the first local competitor to win the men's open singles championship. He had also won the Dubuque city championship that summer. He won the Minnesota State Championship in 1994. After retiring from the sport, he returned in 2001 by finishing in a tie for second at the Iowa State Fair. He worked actively with the Dubuque Parks and Leisure Department in improving the courts at [[FLORA PARK]] (13) Mike Fishnick Jr. finished first in the Iowa Cass E indoor horseshoe pitching tournament held in 2004. He qualified for the World Championships in 2003. (14) In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.

	In 2006 Alan and Nathan Duffy competed in the first Junior event in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Gillette, Wyoming. Alan, who had turned 15, finished third in the Junior Division D. Nathan, at the age of thirteen finished second in the Junior Division D. Their grandfather, Michael Fishnick Sr., one of the organizers of Dubuque horseshoe pitching also participated in the tournament.		In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. [[MCGRATH, Vern\|Vern MCGRATH]] was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (15)

	In 2006 Flora Park hosted fifty two pitchers--a record attendance in the five years the park has hosted the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. [[MCGRATH, Vern\|Vern MCGRATH]] was among those who worked for years to get the courts renovated. The Leisure Services Department installed a new lighting system, fences, dirt boxes and pavement while expanding the area from ten to twelve courts. (13)

	As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.		As of 2017 the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association (IHHPA) Hall of Fame listed only Joe Dolter who was inducted in 1984.
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	4. "Farm Picnic to Draw Huge Crowd," ''The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', June 15 1921, p. 3		4. "Farm Picnic to Draw Huge Crowd," ''The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', June 15 1921, p. 3

	5. "~~...Playing Barnyard Golf~~" ''Telegraph Herald,'' ~~September 10~~, ~~1971~~, p. 18		5. "Recreation Board is Given Full Charge," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', August 24, 1930, p. 50

	6. "~~Maquoketa's Henton Still in There Pitching,~~" ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~April 1, 1978~~, p. 16		6. "...Playing Barnyard Golf" ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 10, 1971, p. 18

	7. ~~Speltz, Bill,~~ "~~Local 'Ringer' Brings Home Dubuque~~'s ~~First State Horseshoe Title~~," Telegraph Herald, ~~August 27 2002~~, p. ~~1 (Sports)~~		7. "Maquoketa's Henton Still in There Pitching," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 1, 1978, p. 16

	8. "'Horseshoe Legends' Pleased Connoisseurs," Telegraph Herald, August 17, 1981, p. 8		8. Speltz, Bill, "Local 'Ringer' Brings Home Dubuque's First State Horseshoe Title," Telegraph Herald, August 27 2002, p. 1 (Sports)

			9. "'Horseshoe Legends' Pleased Connoisseurs," Telegraph Herald, August 17, 1981, p. 8

	9. "Horseshoe Pitching," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, 1984, p. 4		9. "Horseshoe Pitching," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 13, 1984, p. 4

	10. Japsen, Bruce, "County Fair Hosts Horseshoe Tourney," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, 1988, p. 43		11. Japsen, Bruce, "County Fair Hosts Horseshoe Tourney," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, 1988, p. 43

			12. "Loras R. Grant," Obituaries, ''Telegraph Herald'', Sept. 16, 1996, p. 16

	~~11. "Loras R. Grant," Obituaries, ''Telegraph Herald'', Sept. 16, 1996, p. 16~~		123 Speltz

	12. ~~Speltz~~		13. Leitner, Jim, "Henkels to Bring Amateur Boxing Event to Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 7, 2004, p. 9

	13. Leitner, Jim, "City Tosses a Ringer," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 2006, p. 66		14. Leitner, Jim, "City Tosses a Ringer," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 2006, p. 66

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