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Monroe Welcomes State Horseshoe Pitching Doubles Tournament

Louisiana State Horsehoe Pitchers Doubles Tournament this weekend
Louisiana State Horsehoe Pitchers Doubles Tournament this weekend

Teams from across Louisiana participate in the State Horseshoe Pitching Doubles Tournament this weekend in Monroe.

Louisiana State Horsehoe Pitchers Doubles Tournament this weekend
Louisiana State Horsehoe Pitchers Doubles Tournament this weekend

Ouachita Horseshoe Pitchers Club member Buddy Townsend says Chennault Park is set to host the series of matches today and Saturday.  "We have a dozen pits ready for the competition.  Shelter 4 is the main location for the tournament.  Class divisions are set for men, women, and youth," said Townsend.

Points awarded for matches are tallied for an overall score to determine champions and top finishers.  Townsend is excited for Monroe to host the state tourney.  "It's quite an honor, especially since the local club was founded just last year.  We hosted the World tournament in 2011, and are hopeful to bid for the 2017 World tournament," he said.

Saturday's final rounds of the state tournament begin at 8 a.m. 

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After working in Baton Rouge radio for six years, Bob returned to Monroe in 1996. He served as program director for a local commercial radio station immediately prior to joining KEDM in 2009, as News and Public Affairs Director. A graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, he holds a degree in Radio/TV/Film Management.

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