| This year’s Queen City Tournament found 75 entrants competing in 12 divisions (eight singles and four doubles). Besides the Cincinnati and Dayton areas, participants came from Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, Indianapolis, Lexington, Missouri, Oklahoma City and 14 college players took part, seven each from Miami U. and the University of Cincinnati. Some of our newest handball enthusiasts have benefited greatly from the Saturday mentoring sessions that take play at the Athletic Club @ Waycross, venue for this year’s tourney, including the four who played in Juniors and the seven who played Novice. Tournament Director, Jack Dean, was pleased with the turn out and level of play. Thanks to all who participated or helped out as volunteers with special thanks going to our hosts, Paul & Beth Baker, our caterer, Alma Dupps, and to our tournament sponsors: Jack Dean Construction, Miami Systems Corporation, Rosselot Financial Group, Cincinnati Restoration Church and AmeriSuites, Cincinnati North. |
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Open Singles players, Jacinto Frias (Finalist) with Casey Mayo (Open Champion). |
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50 Singles Champion, Richard Gregg (right) and Finalist, Ray Mayo, are all smiles after their match. |
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Rich Stevens hits a fist to the ceiling before going on to defeat Jack Dean in the 50 Singles, (B) division. Rick played it the hard way winning all three matches in tie breakers after losing the first game. |
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40 Singles Winner, Bob Lohmueller, with Runner up, Marty Clemens. |
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B-Singles Finalist, Chris Giannamore, gets ready to launch a ceiling shot against Division Champion, Ty Stinson. |
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C-Singles Finalist, Micah Garcia, sits with Winner, Gilbert Bojorquez, who resides in Oklahoma City. |
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It’s all thumbs up for Novice Champion, Jonathan Straw, and Finalist, Andy Leuhring from Miami University. |
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Open Doubles winners, Marty Clemens and Kevin Hill, pose with Runners up, Bob Lohmueller and Richard Gregg. |
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Looking more like a barber shop quartet than handball players, 50 Doubles winners, Paul Baker and Jeff Metzger (center) congratulate Greg Fite and Jack Dean. |
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B-Doubles Finalists, Denny Dupps and Doug Blankemeyer, pose for a picture with Champions, Rich Loflin and Ty Stinson. |
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C-Doubles Runners up, David and Sam Schwendeman, line up with Winners, LeAlan Miller and Ryan Kouns. |
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Sergeant-at-arms, George Lehocky, tries to find U.C. player, Mark Schutte’s name on the roster of 75 tournament entries. In the meantime, Jim Krailler does his Christmas shopping via the internet. |
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Tournament Director, Jack Dean, looking dapper as can be. Wouldn’t you say he kind of resembles Sean Connery? |
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Bob Lohmueller hits a defensive shot in his semi-final match against Steve Dykes and Jim Wohl while partner Richard Gregg looks on. |
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Paul Baker gets ready to hit his shot with opponents Fite and Dean out of position on the far right. |
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Kevin Hill is just about to hit a lob serve during the Open Doubles finals. Partner, Marty Clemens, takes note of Kevin’s form. |
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