Four-Time National Champ Heading Home

Mary Doten and partner Susie Keane (seeded 4th) won the finals in a three-set match over Prendergast and Zink (2nd seeds). Mary is heading home from New York a 4-time national champ. Congrats!

Ludington and Parks Win Open B Final

Gary Klein and Paul Lozanoski reached the finals with a semis victory over Dell and Alex Cummings.

Kevin Parks and Matt Ludington reached the finals with a win over Bernie Hancock and Jeff Tritt.

Congrats to Women's A Winners, Missy D'Alise and Katie Queenan

Missy and Katie defeated Patty Doolas and Jane Veldman in the Women's A Final.

Nelson Brothers Victorious in the Open C Final

Steve and Scott reached the finals by winning a 3-set opening round match over Mark Bratt and Ed McCarthy. . The duo next beat Bill Enright and Jeff Mohl and then Matt Joyce and Pete Morrison. In the finals they prevailed over John Creber and Roy Hawthorne.

Congrats!

Garvin and Veverka Take the Third-Set Tiebreaker

Paul Garvin and Marc Veverka won the Open A Draw with a three-set victory over Bob Schultz and Donn York.

Fabulous St. Pat's Celebration Winds Up a Memorable 007 Season

Many thanks to our hosts, Dan and Nancy, for opening their spectacular home to their friends and neighbors.

Finals Match-ups for Sunday Morning

Open A Draw Finals on Sunday at KLM -- starting times between 9:30 and 11 AM
Championship: Bob Schultz and Donn York vs. Paul Garvin and Marc Veverka
Consolation: Mary Doten and Van Stapleton vs. Clay Leonard and Ryan Mullaney
Last Chance: Steve McClary and Paul Wiggin vs. Jim Mercurio and Ed Opler

Open B Draw Finals on Sunday at KLM -- 11 AM start
Championship: Gary Klein and Paul Lozanowski vs. Matt Ludington and Kevin Parks
Consolation: Scott Pfisterer and Umpsted vs. Alfie Bingham and Bill Busch

Open C Draw Finals on Sunday at KLM -- 11 AM start
Championship: Scott and Steve Nelson vs. winner of Northey/Novatney vs. Creber/Hawthorne

Holly and Jeff Tritt Capture Mixed Doubles Crown

An unconfirmed report had it that Holly and Jeff took the crown last night in mixed doubles action. Check back for updates.

Elaine Hoffman and Kim Mercurio Win Hinsdale B Draw

Congratulations to Elaine and Kim who beat Kathleen Mulligan and JoAnn William in the finals of the Women's B Draw.

Hinsdale PD Men's 13 Team Takes League Final

Jay Novatney's 13s beat Indian Hill in the quarters, Hinsdale Golf Club in the semis, and North Shore in the finals to capture the series 13 crown. Great season for the 13s and so many other Hinsdale teams.

Hinsdale Tourney Draws Sets a New Record with 176 Entrants

Mixed Doubles is 20 teams
Women's A is 14 teams
Women's B is 11 teams
Open A draw is 15 teams
Open B draw is 19 teams
Open C draw is 19 teams

Grand total = 176 entrants. Wow!

With gratitude to our sponsors at Hinsdale Bank & Trust

Hinsdale Men's Teams Progress into Semi-Finals

Seven of the thirteen men's teams for Hinsdale Park District survived first-round matches and will play on Monday.

Four of these matches will be held locally at 7 PM on Monday night.

HPDI-2 led by Wade Martin (pictured) is hosting Saddle & Cycle at KLM. Monday night could be particularly fun for Wade's team as Saddle's team includes Scott Mansager, Bill Fiedler, and other nationally ranked talent. Hinsdale PD won both matches against Saddle, but forfeits played a role in otherwise close matches.

HPD VI-2 led by Ed Dunphy is hosting Tennaqua at KLM

HPD XIII led by Jay Novatney is playing at Hinsdale Golf Club against Gates Ryans XIIIs

HPD XV led by Matt Joyce is hosting Sunset Ridge XV at Burns Field

The Winning-est Person in Hinsdale Paddle

Who's noticed? Who's the winning-est person in Hinsdale Paddle this season? (It might not be who you think.)

Did you guess Mary Doten? Perhaps one of the many undefeated women playing in NSWPTA? (Nope, that's not it, either.)

Clue: He has 19 wins this season in 23 attempts. And there's a famous tavern by the same name.

Congrats to Three HPD Teams as Runners Up in their League

Congrats also to the three HPD teams who took second place this season:

HPD1- Men's led by Wade Martin
HPD6 - Men's led by Chuck Herbst
HPD8- Men's led by Dave Harvey (pictured)

Six Hinsdale Teams Finish First

Congratulations to our first place finishers:

HPD5 - Men's led by Ted Shepherd
HPD6- Women's led by Margaret Hawn
HPD6- Men's led by Ed Dunphy
HPD10- Women's led by Lynn Kuessner
HPD13 - Men's led by Jay Novatney
HPD15 - Men's led by Matt Joyce, with a little help from Billy O