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Post by Scott STB Mathews on Oct 20, 2013 13:28:01 GMT -5
Wow ! A good tournament , regardless of the turnout . I know I witnessed a few of the best in North America , that alone , was worth the trip . Antonia , Mackin , Storie , Johnson , and a couple others made it worth the trip . Even seeing Phipps and Abbott , two great legends/godfathers of the sport in attendance , though not competing . It occurred to me on the way home to Oregon , that because of guys like Abbott and Phipps , and others across the country , the sport has survived . I was there , at the Westin Hotel in Denver , for the Over the Top Tourney in '85 or so . In fact , I came close to being in the movie myself . Anyways , I feel that there are bigger and better things to come . What I'm saying is , I've watched it unfold and I'm seeing a bigger picture due to organization and networking . The Olympics may not be that far out of reach . While I have defined my standing , I came into this tourney, knowing that by simply showing up , I was a winner. By what little training I did , I was actually taking better care of myself . Thats what this , and any other sport , is all about . Oh I love to win , better yet I hate to lose . Nonetheless there are great ATHELETES in this SPORT . I hope all the people that have devoted their time and perhaps life to get Armwrestling the respect it deserves , can continue to UNITE , because that's what it will take to make it all happen . It's a new age in armwrestling , or let's say , the dream is still very much alive . Let us remember the ones who have kept it going , promoters and competitors , of coarse John Breznk , the time has come for more of this unity to flourish . Also Brian Storie is for real ........look out . Well , this old man (me) is three months away from being a Grand Master ? We'll see.... Thanks Scott and all for continuing to carry the torch ....great job Brother that post right there sums up why I do what I do. Great post Jeff. Myself and many others are simply carrying on what others long before us started. We have some great athletes right here in the northwest, Legends in the sport. There are many more great things ahead of us and much more fun to come so we look forward to seeing you back in action Jeff. |
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Bart Wood
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Pennsylvania
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Post by Bart Wood on Oct 21, 2013 21:05:33 GMT -5
Great job and we thank you for putting on a great event. Scott we are working on things and making changes . Please text me with your in put.
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