PHOTOS: NSHPA concludes Vegas Strong Memorial Tournament in Las Vegas

Last Saturday, the Nevada State Horseshoe Pitching Association concluded its Vegas Strong Memorial Tournament at JC Leavitt Park as the hot temperatures gave pitchers a brief glimpse into the summer.

A slight breeze helped the 20 competitors catch a cooldown as four classes with five pitchers per class pitched 50 shoe games.

Classes A and D did have a handicap as there was a playoff in Class A between Jim Magda and Larry Workman with Workman ultimately pulling away.

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Class A Tournament Champions

First place: Larry Workman, Henderson

Second place: Jim Magda, Henderson

Third place: Mark Kaczmarek, Pahrump

Class B Tournament Champions

First place: Don Brown, Pahrump

Second place: Scott Hardy, Las Vegas

Third place: Joe Kalache, West Hartford, Conn.

Class C Tournament Champions

First place: Mickey Workman, Henderson

Second place: Frank Medina, Pahrump

Third place: Josh Russell, Las Vegas

Class D Tournament Champions

First place: Liam Russell, Las Vegas

Second place: Polly Brashear, Pahrump

Third place: Tori Tucker, Las Vegas

The Jim Butler Days NSHPA tournament will be held in Tonopah on May 24 at the Joe Friel Sports Complex.

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