Final Week of the League Season

Now in the final week of the season, all of Hinsdale PD's 18 teams are excited about the playoff action.

Hinsdale Tournament Recap

Open A Draw:
- Finals: Pat Usher & Ed Usher over Paul Wiggin & Danny Williams, 7-5, 6-4
- Quarter-Reprieve winner: Mary Doten & Donn York
- Consolation winner: Terry Wing & Todd Shaefer
- Last Chance Winner: Jorge Pollitt & Clay Leonard

Open B Draw:
- Finals: Bill Busch & Michael Lee over Paul Lozanowski & Jim Schiavitti - 2-6, 6-1, 6-3
- Consolation winner: John Hawn & Marty Brennan
- Quarter-Reprieve winner: Mike Gartlan & Alfie Bingham
- Last Chance Winner: Parker Morris & Reed Shaefer

Open C Draw:
- Finals: Jim Hamman & Christophe Jeannin over Dan Hemmer & Kevin Spillers, 6-4, 6-3
- 3rd Place: Steve Clausen & Phil Karpik
- Last Chance Winner: Jeff Mohl & Dave Farra

Eyeglasses Found

A presription pair of eyeglasses were left behind in the attic at the end of Saturday's party. Let me know if you are missing a pair. (They don't look exactly like this, but you might get the idea).

Hinsdale 2008 Tournament Slideshow

My thanks to Mary Doten for taking photos on Friday.

Women's Finalists

Women's A Draw Finalists
Margaret Hawn and Mary Doten over Holly Tritt and Gillian Climo in championship final.

Women's B Draw Finalists

Joann Williams and Jackie Nelson over MaryLiz Miller and Kristen Klebenow in the championship final.

HPD Women's Teams Leading the League

Even as the four HPD Women's teams continue to climb the ladder, they are putting together exceptional performances. HPD I and HPD X are undefeated in the second half. HPD IV and HPD VIII both have 6-1 records. HPD VIII is in second place behind Five Seasons, and the other three women's teams are leading their series.

Winningest League Player

Donn York continued to build an impressive record in league play this season, amassing a 17-7 record across several teams. But last year's winningest player didn't get on the court quite enough to repeat.

Matt Ludington is running just ahead of Donn with an 18-2 season record.

But it's Van Stapleton, boasting a 13-2 record for HGC and a 10-5 record with HPD, who has clinched this year's title for the Winningest league player with a total of 23 wins and a few chances next week to add to his lead.

Hinsdale Tournament Update

Charlie Usher reports that the Hinsdale Tournament entries are in.

The Open A draw has 18 teams entered, Open B draw has 24, and Open C has 6. The women's A draw has 9 teams and the B draw has 5.

Mixed has 9 entries so far and will remain open.

The party menu and playlist are also taking shape. Don't miss it!

Help Wanted

Do you drive right by KLM in the morning around 7 AM?

If so ... On snowy mornings, would you be willing to start up the heaters on the paddle courts? Fresh air and tremendous gratitude may be in your future!

If you might be willing to help clear the courts a few times, please let me know at paulwiggin@yahoo.com