Battle of the Sexes - 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
After waiting a year, it was time for the REMATCH between the women and men of the Grand Haven Croquet Club. Recalling last year's event, a protest was filed against the men for their failure to follow the rules. This year, the women arrived early, were out in force, and were ready to take on the men. There were so many women that signed up that the matches were lopsided and the Event Director had to recruit two women to play on the men’s team. He selected two ladies that were married to two men players to reduce the “cat scratching” that occurred during the men’s victory last year.
Hosted by the "Female Players", the male line up was served by hostesses a “special refreshment” in test tube vials and was served with Pink & White Zebra napkins.
Representing the Men: Rich, Vincent, JimP, Joe, George, Tom, Charlie G, Dave Y, Don G, Tony, Les, Don W, Bob C, Barbara W, Ton, and Nancy C,
Representing the Men: Rich, Vincent, JimP, Joe, George, Tom, Charlie G, Dave Y, Don G, Tony, Les, Don W, Bob C, Barbara W, Ton, and Nancy C,
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George Betz, the Event Director, arrived loaded with the refreshments. He kicked the games off reciting all the rules and reminding everyone that the Event Director has the final ruling in the case of a dispute. |
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At the conclusion of George’s “Talk”, Nancy gave a little speech...
”From the beginning of time, men and women have been in competitive situations. And, historically, women have used their feminine talents to "seduce" ---no, no "induce" our male friends to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. I ask you, is batting a ball through wire hoops a "simple pleasure"? Please focus your attention on the ladies of the morning as they perform a mini-tease.”
”From the beginning of time, men and women have been in competitive situations. And, historically, women have used their feminine talents to "seduce" ---no, no "induce" our male friends to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. I ask you, is batting a ball through wire hoops a "simple pleasure"? Please focus your attention on the ladies of the morning as they perform a mini-tease.”
Before the games got started, a little “entertainment” was provided by the women to distract the men at the start of the game. For full effect,
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Representing the Women: Gabriella, Pat, Cassandra, Mijai, Antonia, Yvonne, Nobi, Maggie, Betty Y, Nancy A, Vikki, Margaret, Barbara, Linda, Mary, and Ivonne.
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And disputes there were, calling for a referee to rule on a wire. |
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In the end, George tallied up the scores. The Men managed once again to beat the women 9 games to 7 allowing the men to hold onto their title. Total points gave the men 210 to the women’s 154. George also added the highlight of the event was the “Entertainment” provided by the women and mentioned he got a rise out of it. |
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So once again, the “Battle of the Sexes Trophy” will be engraved noting that the men have won 3 out of 4 battles. |
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