Stagaman captures horseshoe title
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Last weekend, Norwich resident Ernie Stagaman rung up one of his greatest achievements to date in nearly a lifetime of pitching horse shoes.
Stagaman, 53, took first place in Division “P” at the Eastern National Horseshoe Tournament in Erie, Pa., and he said it was a thrill to be surrounded by some of the top horse shoe pitchers in the world.
“I pitched right next to Walter Ray, he’s got nerves of steel,” Stagaman said excitedly, referring to the top division champion Walter Ray Williams, who is also a renowned player and champion on the Professional Bowling Association tour. “That was the highlight.”
Stagaman is no slouch himself, earning five New York state horseshoe titles in his class over the last three decades. He is nearly a twenty year member of the National Horseshoe Pitcher Association, and plays regularly as a member of the South New Berlin Horseshoe Club.
Stagaman said this past weekend’s event, with over 180 participants, was the biggest he’s ever been a part of.
While he enjoys the competition, being active and being surrounded by good people is the best part of his favorite hobby. “You don’t get rich playing horseshoes,” said the local champ, who acknowledged that past endeavors, such as bowling, softball, and basketball, were no longer as easy as they used to be. “You meet some of the nicest people around, and it helps keep you in shape...your age catches up with you.”
Stagaman said he looks forward to some more upcoming tournaments, including one in Camden later this summer, and then the state tournament being held over Labor Day weekend at his home site in South New Berlin.
Stagaman, 53, took first place in Division “P” at the Eastern National Horseshoe Tournament in Erie, Pa., and he said it was a thrill to be surrounded by some of the top horse shoe pitchers in the world.
“I pitched right next to Walter Ray, he’s got nerves of steel,” Stagaman said excitedly, referring to the top division champion Walter Ray Williams, who is also a renowned player and champion on the Professional Bowling Association tour. “That was the highlight.”
Stagaman is no slouch himself, earning five New York state horseshoe titles in his class over the last three decades. He is nearly a twenty year member of the National Horseshoe Pitcher Association, and plays regularly as a member of the South New Berlin Horseshoe Club.
Stagaman said this past weekend’s event, with over 180 participants, was the biggest he’s ever been a part of.
While he enjoys the competition, being active and being surrounded by good people is the best part of his favorite hobby. “You don’t get rich playing horseshoes,” said the local champ, who acknowledged that past endeavors, such as bowling, softball, and basketball, were no longer as easy as they used to be. “You meet some of the nicest people around, and it helps keep you in shape...your age catches up with you.”
Stagaman said he looks forward to some more upcoming tournaments, including one in Camden later this summer, and then the state tournament being held over Labor Day weekend at his home site in South New Berlin.
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