The Sleeping Bear Awakens

March 4, 2017

He's back. For a fleeting moment it seemed like 2009 today on Clover Fork Lane. The Yellow Ball came to life, taking 2 out of the first 3 games. The other went to world number 1, Jack Williams. The well-documented losing streak of Greg Brooks ended at approximately 1:46 p.m. EST, 24 games and 3 months into the 2017 campaign. Fans soaked up the nostalgia as Arnie and Jack made one last walk up 18 with two games to play. As Yellow hoisted the trophy to the Battle of Bristol, Orange and Black each tallied a win in the final two games of the day, moving them into 3rd and 4th in the world, respectively.

Class of 82 & 83 Valedictorians

A reinvigorated Yellow forged quick leads and exhibited on-target shot making in his two wins. "It's great to see the old guys get a couple of wins out here," said a smiling Jesse Booher (Orange). "Despite Yellow's declining physical abilities, that fire still burns inside!" said Robbie Pryor after the disappointment of two blown wins. "He knows how to play on the big stage. You can't take anything for granted out here," added Pryor. With the wins, Yellow jumped all the way to number 7 in the world rankings just behind Clark Gross (Blue), who reportedly was in the field, and Guy Davis (Green), who missed this week's action to participate in an Iron Man Triathlon. The minivan in the NASCAR race today was Clark Gross, a position he is getting used to. You can't miss a week out here.

The day really got interesting when Dougy Thomas rocked onto the scene. Playing the purple ball like it has never been played, the world's biggest David Coverdale fan succeeded in bringing love and rock to the game. Then, while continuously clanging into wickets and wandering into the line of other players, Dougy and a non-playing Catman (Kenneth Park) talked at length about 1983, 84 and 85. While the two regaled the young Pryor and Booher with stories about the high school days of Brooks, Williams and Gross, - when they were all apparently valedictorians and starting quarterbacks - Black and Orange were making quick work of the Archie Bunker fans.

The day ended with a good feel to it, as Yellow was once again joking and smiling. It's a long season and there is great parity in the game. These guys are good. FedEx Standings:

T1 Jack Williams and John Kenny
3 Jesse Booher
T4 Robbie Pryor and Guy Davis
6 Clark Gross
7 Greg Brooks