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Near perfect conditions prevail for a weekend of wild water sports at Blue Lagoon
Brendan Richards
Thirty-five windsurfers and 8 kiteboarders chased the
wind under clear skies at the Blue Lagoon Water Sports Club’s 2 nd
annual windsurfing competition and Thailand’s first Kiteboard Jumping
Competition last weekend off the shores of Jomtien.
The two-day event drew both international and national
competitors to participate, in what essentially was a fun event. For the
windsurfers, points gained from racing contributed to the national
competition total.
Aerial
Roy Russelli concentrating on his landing.
Windsurfers
prepare to start the next race just out from the committee boat.
Lieutenant
Bunpot ‘Boat’ Jaibunjong (right) accepts his winner’s trophy for the
amateur class from Amara Wiwathong.
Kukiat
Sakunfang, pro class winner receives his trophy.
Luke
Parson (right) welcomes some extra baggage on his world trip after winning
the Pro Class Kiteboarding Jumping competition.
With light to moderate southeasterly winds blowing on
Saturday conditions were perfect for the windsurfers as racing began shortly
after 1 p.m. First up at opposite ends of the scale were the pros and the
beginners setting the scene for the rest of the weekend. With competition in
four categories: beginners, amateur, pro and women, racing was tight as
everyone was vying for a chance at the trophy, championship points and the
chance at winning a new board.
The kiteboarders had to wait until the wind picked up to
over 10 knots, but the hardcore pros were seen speeding along and taking a
few aerials at opportune moments.
Spectators were treated to an eyeful of great acrobatics
and a relaxing day on the beach before retiring to the beach party on
Saturday evening, complete with live band and plenty of food and drinks for
all before the midnight curfew. The curfew of course was to ensure
competitors were fit enough for another day of racing and jumping.
Amara
Wiwathong (left), women’s class winner receives her first prize trophy
from Bongkot Kayamkarn.
Phanuwat
‘Ho’ Paetraksa, winner of the beginner’s Kiteboard jumping competition
takes home his first prize, a trophy and a new board, presented by Thierry
Cercleron, owner of Cuttlebone Kitesurf and event organiser.
Bongkot
Kayamkarn, head windsurfing instructor at Blue Lagoon hands 12-year-old
Songkrarm Singhsart, winner of the beginners class with his lucky prize draw
from Starboard. Young Songkrarm needed just a little help take his new board
home.
Windsurfers
round buoys for a final lap of the weekend’s racing.
Kite
sails flutter in the wind off the beaches of the Blue Lagoon.
More
hot action and determination on the water, kitesurfing is on the up in
Thailand.
Vincent
Damoisy speeds along the shoreline chasing the wind on Sunday afternoon.
Sunday brought yet another perfect day, with the
kiteboarders playing to the tune of strong easterly winds, going on to
complete a successful round of jumping for both the pros and beginners
classes.
The windsurfers set out for their final round of racing
and clearly had the advantage over their Kiteboard cousins with a tough
final round of competition.
The winner of the beginners’ class, future windsurfing
star, 12-year-old Songkrarm Singhsart took home first prize from Starboard,
a new windsurfing board. The board, mind you, was more than twice the size
of Songkrarm and he needed a little help to carry it.
In the women’s class Amara Wiwathong narrowly defeated
runner-up Tina Sahl and second runner up Jintana Sittisakul.
The amateur class also saw tough racing, with Lieutenant
Bunpot ‘Boat’ Jaibunjong from the Sattahip navy base winning the class,
defeating close friends Woran Tarsilp and Jaturon Jaroensuk.
The pro competitors saw national team members competing
against each other for the title of first round winner. Kukiat Sakunfang
sailed past younger brother Kriengkrai and well-known national windsurfing
team member Aran Homraruen.
Luke
Parson at home on the water.
As the
sun set and winds calmed, so ended the competition and another day in
paradise.
Spectators
relaxed in the afternoon sun close to the shoreline to catch the best of
Kiteboarding.
Next up the jumpers, in the pro class it was Aussie
visitor Luke Parsons from Queensland’s Gold Coast who won the pro division
and a new Kiteboard. Luke, fresh out of down under, is on an 18-month world
tour chasing the best winds.
"I’m pretty happy with this," said Luke, who,
when at home works 3-days a week making and selling kiteboards and the other
4 days teaching.
Phanuwat Paetraksa took home the beginners’ title with
stylish jumps that obviously impressed some of the informal judges over the
weekend.
As the sun set and the wind died the prize-giving wound
up with a fun lucky draw and a BBQ dinner. In all an outstanding weekend of
water sports with some major competition and major fun, a bonus for the
sport and the region’s environment.
Of course any competition would not be possible without the support of
sponsors who provided prizes and or services. The Blue Lagoon Water Sports
Club would like to give a special thanks to Starboard and Litewave Designs
for their first prize (Formula and twin tip boards), Pattaya Mail,
Royal Orchid Trade (Neil Pryde authorized dealer), Planet Scuba (Ripcurl
authorized dealer), H2O (Dakine and Jet Pilot authorized dealer), Visual
Speed (water sports accessories), Cuttlebone Kiteboarding center, Eastern
Windsurfing club, Amara sailing center, Air Time wakeboarding camp,
Windsurfing Association of Thailand.
| Windsurfing
Results
Women
1. Amara Wiwathong
2. Tina Sahl
3. Jintana Sittisakul
Beginners
1. Songkrarm Singhsart
2. Krisansak Piboon
3. Teerawat Sudpumkaew
Amateurs
1. Lieutenant Bunpot ‘Boat’ Jaibunjong
2. Woran Tarsilp
3. Jaturon Jaroensuk
Pros
1. Kukiat Sakunfang
2. Kriengkrai Sakunfang
3. Aran Homraruen
Kiteboard Results
Beginners
1. Phanuwat ‘Ho’ Paetraksa
2. Itthipol ‘Beer’ Marksee
3. John Coffey
Pros
1. Luke Parson
2. Ilya Vinokurav
3. Roy Russelli |
Strong Varuna team to contest Optimist Nationals at Sattahip
by Peter Cummins
Royal Varuna Yacht Club’s Optimist sailors have been
preparing for several weeks for the 2003 Optimist National Championships of
Thailand, with intensive training programmes, a week-long Songkran sailing
camp and the just-finished Admiral’s Cup - all of which have been held off
the Royal Varuna foreshore.
Budding
champions all.
In terms of the future of yacht racing in the Kingdom, it
augurs well that the instructors and coaches during the camp have all been
former Optimist sailors, with Sam Phanpho coming back for the camp from New
Zealand and Damien Paulhiac winging in from La Belle France. Virginie and
Ludie Lacrosse came down to Pattaya from Bangkok and ever-vigilant, multi
national champion and Olympic Laser helm, Veerasit Poungnak, and coach Adam
Scribbins gave the youngsters a taste of competitive yacht racing.
Organized by International School of the Eastern Seaboard
teachers, Linden Phanpho and Brunhilde Schultes whose dedication to the
junior sailors is legendary, the camp taught all aspects of sea lore, basic
sailing techniques, rigging, knot-tying - yea, even capsizing.
All 20 skippers - 15 beginners (including seven girls)
and five advanced sailors came out of the course with a healthy respect for
the sea.
Away
they go - into the "deep blue yonder".
Although on some days the wind was a little too strong
for the novices, they nevertheless had their first test of racing, with
Richard Cookson, Mikaela Westwood and Oliver finishing in that order, while
the "big" sailors were led by the Lehmann brothers, Sebastian and
Dominik, finishing first and third after four races, while Quentin DeCuyper
was second.
A strong team of Royal Varuna Optimist sailors will now
contest the Nationals, to be held this weekend at the Sattahip Naval Base
where up to 50 dinghies are expected at Dongton Bay.
The Connelly, DeCuyper, Lehmann and Schmit siblings will join Oliver
Westwood, Patrick Schenker and Matteo De Vos, to challenge the Thai children
at Sattahip.
PH3 1000th Run & Nash Hash this weekend
Suchada Tupchai
The Pattaya Hash House Harriers 1000th Run & Nash
Hash takes place this weekend, with pre-run gatherings and registration, as
well as after run parties taking place at Diana Garden Resort under the PH3
theme "Have An Ice Weekend".
(From
left) Manit Boonchim, Tourism Authority of Thailand Central Region 3 Pattaya
director, PH3 mismanagement Mike Bailey and Suwanee Jones, and Diana Garden
Resort GM Komson Srisam announce this weekend’s activities for the PH3
1000th Run & Nash Hash.
The event is not only attracting Hashers from around the
world, it is also receiving support from the local community and businesses,
and even the Tourism Authority of Thailand is promoting the event.
Just last week, Manit Boonchim, Tourism Authority of
Thailand Central Region 3 Pattaya director, Sopin Thappajug, managing
director of the Diana Group, Neera Sirisamphan, assistant director of
Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital’s International Department, amongst other
notables gathered at Diana Garden Resort to announce to the press that the
Pattaya Hash House Harriers’ 1000th Run & Nash Hash weekend is
"on-on".
The event has become a joint venture with the Pattaya
Hash Harriers, Tourism Authority of Thailand Central Region 3, and Diana
Garden Resort.
For the uninitiated, the Hash House Harriers were first
established in Malaysia in 1938, when a group of British ex-pats had been
meeting for regular "hare and hounds" runs based on English public
school paper chases. The hare would be given a head start and lay a trail
with shreds of paper, to be chased by the hounds or harriers.
Apart from the excitement of chasing the hare and solving
the paper trail, reaching the end had its ‘real’ reward. There the
thirsty harriers would find a keg of iced beer. The name Hash House was the
nickname given to the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur where the first
intrepid members met. Thus they became the Kuala Lumpur Hash House Harriers.
Over the years, hashing has changed little since its early British and
Malaysian roots.
Pattaya became the home of the Pattaya Mixed Hash House
Harriers, which was founded January 7th, 1984 when a group of Bangkok
Hashers joined up with a handful of ex-pats living in Pattaya and met in the
then unspoiled countryside around what we know today as 3rd Road.
The PH3, as they are now known, have grown enormously
since those days, evolving into a hugely popular weekly social event and now
having a database of close to 8,000 registered runners.
This weekend event will mark a huge milestone for the
Pattaya Hash House Harriers - their 1000th run, and the committee has
planned a 4-day anniversary party. (A schedule of events appears on page
47.)
Sponsors will be honored by having their names and logos
prominently displayed wherever the "Have An Ice Weekend" 1000th
Run & Nash Hash is advertised: website, special 1000th run newsletter
and program, billboards, and t-shirts. For more information, contact Fritz
Caroen at tel. 038 420 071 or email [email protected] Also visit the PH3
website: http://members.tripod.com/The_Nerd/hashsheet.html
Proceeds from the event will be donated to charitable projects in the
region.
The Funhill luck of the Irish!
By Mike Franklin
Early morning heavy rain, continuing right up to the
11.30 a.m. shotgun start, set the usual scene for the start of the annual
Shenanigans Funhill Cup.
The
winning team was, appropriately, the Irish Dream Team 1, Pat Ryan and Chris
Humphries.
Mike
Franklin (center) awarded the runners-up trophies to the Anglo-Thai ‘Coalition’
team: Usa Chaiyusit and Clive Bruce.
Played again at the Plutaluang Navy Golf Course, South
& East Nines, all credit to the Navy management for presenting a very
playable course with just cart diversions on some of the fairways. The ‘Luck
of the Irish’ prevails as, for the third consecutive year, the weather
cleared in time for tee-off and fine weather followed for the rest of the
day.
Players were welcomed at registration with the
traditional Bloody Mary spicily served by Shenanigans Khun Bua alongside
Chef Tai, who neatly portioned out Executive Chef Sunny’s substantial
Breakfast/Brunch Pie. Khun Moo from the office issued the Funhill Cup 2003
shirt and a sleeve of Shenanigans Balls to all the players and with Wayne
Ogonoski on the administration, visibly assisted by Landlord Kim; all
players were booked in well before the shotgun tee-off.
So it was another ‘Sunny’ start, albeit with a lot of
surface water on the first few holes.
The winning net score was appropriately returned by the
Irish Dream Team 1, lads from Ireland over for one of their regular
tri-annual golfing visits to Pattaya, in the form of group leader Pat Ryan
with playing partner Chris Humphries. A gross score of 66 less their team
handicap of 6 produced a net 60; four shots clear of the field and worthy
Funhill Cup 2003 champions. In all, ten pars, one bogey and seven birdies.
The Anglo-Thai ‘Coalition’ team were runners-up in
the very visible form of Usa Chaiyusit and Clive Bruce with a net 64 from a
gross 68 and a team handicap of 4.
The ‘Banchang Boys’, Arthur Hancock and Ken Leadstone
from the UK were only one fifth of a shot behind with a net 64.2 to take
third place. ‘Fry’s Favorite Lads’, Magnus Johansson and Per Aschan
made sure Scandanavia were in the frame taking fourth place with a net 64.8.
All received the traditional Funhill trophies supplemented by Shenanigans
consumables.
Eleven technical prizes were on offer. Near pins were
claimed by Darren Ottaway and Thea de Korte on S.4 & S.7 respectively,
and Lamud Chaidara and Bryan Dodd on E.2 & E.5. Straight drives on S.9
& E.6 went to Saen Jaroenwong and Philippe Berra, Philippe also having
the longest putt on S.2. The other long putt of over 30 ft. was sunk by
Funhill Cup winner Chris Humphries on E.9, one of their birdie holes.
Nearest the Heineken Bag (flag) on E.6 was won by Mikael
Andersson. Two long drives for the men on S.6. A drive of 292 yards by
Darren Ottaway was enough to win Division I and John Kennedy ripped 280
yards for a respectable win of Division II. Lamud Chaidara was longest for
the Ladies on S.5.
In a sense it was Landlord Kim who had the longest drive
of the day. He sacrificed the challenge of the little white ball in favor of
enthusiastically roaming the course on the Beer Buggy giving out cold
Heineken and water to the toiling golfers.
Compensation for having the highest net score went to
Eddie and Khan Kristianson, consoled with three Irish coffees. Wayne
Ogonoski was his usual efficient self on the Dell lap top, although it was a
physical return with the results to Shenanigans as the Navy Course phone
line was down due to an electric storm the previous day and the infra-red on
Wayne’s Eriksson mobile wasn’t working either. The results were still on
time, though.
Back at Shenanigans, the Irish Pub, the Carvery was well
up to its usual excellent standard and, with an extended Happy Hour, the
party was underway. After the prize presentation, emceed by Mike Franklin
and ably assisted by Floor Captain Tam, a Lucky Draw was made with prizes
from Heineken, Jools Restaurant, the Green Bottle, P.P.I. (Roger Parry),
Dunlop Maxfli and Shenanigans. The star prize was the ‘Free Carvery every
week for a Year’ not claimed as a Hole-in-One prize in the tournament.
George Davis was the lucky winner of that.
Pat Ryan and Chris Humphries were undoubtedly happy
winners of this year’s Funhill Cup, as they made clear when interviewed
for Pattaya Mail Television by Shenanigans Director of Golf, Mike Franklin.
However, it remains to be heard whether Pat Ryan’s unmistakable broad
Irish accent will be decipherable for viewers other than Pattaya’s Irish
contingent.
In summary, it was a typical Shenanigans Funhill Cup day and another good
day for golf in Pattaya.
First Lions Club of Naklua-Pattaya Mountain Bike Race 2003 to take place at Mini Siam on May 3
Songklod Kaewvisit
Mountain bike racing is becoming a popular sport in the
region and is receiving support as a way to promote good health and create a
united community spirit.
Mountain
bikers young and old will be taking part in this weekend’s "First
Lions Club of Naklua-Pattaya Mountain Bike Race 2003".
On April 24, Pramote Pattanasin, president of the Lions
Club of Naklua-Pattaya, along with Niran Wattanasatsathorn, one of Pattaya’s
deputy mayors, and representatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand
Pattaya office and the Pattaya Bicycle Club announced the upcoming First
Lions Club of Naklua-Pattaya Mountain Bike Race. The event will take place
at Mini Siam, Sukhumvit Highway on May 3.
Pramote Pattanasin explained, "The competition was
organized to encourage healthy exercise, promote sport and create
interesting activities for tourists. Proceeds collected from the event will
be used for charitable projects in Pattaya."
Pramote also said, "This race has attracted both
national and international mountain bikers and in a way promotes the
anti-drugs campaign spearheaded by the central government. Pattaya will once
again be promoted as a town of natural beauty, cleanness, and
calmness."
The race will be divided into 4 categories including the
A level racing a 40 kilometer distance, B level a 30 kilometer distance, C
level a 20 kilometer distance, and D level for youth racing a 10 kilometer
distance.
The race will start at 2 p.m. on May 3 at Mini Siam, Sukhumvit Highway.
Information and registration can be processed at the Mini Siam office or
call 01-5765593, and Chor-Namchai shop 038-222018.
Shakey Pete’s wins four points and moves into fifth place
Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League
Shakey Pete’s took all four points from Domicil and
moved into fifth place, knocking Domicil down from third to sixth place.
Somrak led Shakey Pete’s with a 531 series and Mai rolled a 203 game and
522 series. Captain Peter led Domicil with a 505-pin count.
This
week’s 200 bowlers Mio, Mai, Otto, Tukata and Ooy.
Three Sisters is also making a move and they jumped into
fourth place after winning three points from Nice & Sleazy. Ooy with
Three Sisters was best in this match with a 201 game and 502 series.
First place House of the Golden Coin got a scare from
Winchester Club but came away with three points with good bowling from
Captain Mio, who bowled the best series of the day with games of 181, 186
and 212 for a 579 pin count.
Cafe Ole maintained their second place position as they
won three points from third place VFW Post 9876. Jim led Cafe Ole with a 505
series and Otto bowled a 211 game and 503 series. Tukata rolled a 200 first
game for VFW Post 9876, which helped them win one point.
Jack & Tar won three points in their match with Cafe Kronborg and
both teams remained in their previous position in the league standings.
Cafe Kronborg Monday Bowling League
Monday April 21 saw a low turnout of only 19 players for
the Cafe Kronborg Monday Bowling League, and both top teams had tough days
again.
Suraphan’s team lost again, 1-3 to Bill’s team,
despite Suraphan and Jeed both bowling well, each rolling games over 200
(215 and 206). This was only enough to secure 1 point against Bill, who
rolled a 225 and was backed by very fine bowling from Somrak. Somrak has
returned to form, rolling games of 225 and 234 and total of 638 to claim
high score and series so far in the league.
April
21 200+ bowlers, from left: Suraphan 215, Somrak 225, 234, 638, Bill 225,
Jeed 206, and Gert 224.
Kran’s team also lost 1-3 to La’s team, with Otto’s
530 series and Gert’s 224 and 558 doing most of the damage. This meant
that Kran’s team just managed to hold onto the league lead by 1 point.
In the last match, Tue’s team won 3-1 against Mio’s
currently out of form team at the bottom of the table.
The last six weeks has seen a lot of good bowling and the
lead changing twice between Kran’s and Suraphan’s teams. Kran has rolled
five 200+ games in this period, Suphan two 200+ games, Suraphan two 200+
games and 500+ series every week. Jeed has also had two +200 games.
Mio’s team is not doing to well, but Mio is again showing her form with
223, 224 and 635 one week ago to take high series, only to see it taken by
Somrak this week.
Fitness Tips: The top ten healthiest foods
G’Day Readers,
Off in another direction this week with a bit of healthy
eating facts and a few qualifying tips. So let’s take a look at how to
maximise your nutrition and minimise your waistline. Next week we can look
at the pitfalls of the flip side of the coin.
After all, in a day where protein bars, energy gels and
supplement meal replacements have become mainstream, it’s easy to forget
about the importance of good old-fashioned wholesome food and making sure we’re
getting the right amounts and types of it! Keep in mind that ‘good old
fashioned food’ does not include processed and fried foods, as these are a
result of the industrial revolution and our eating adaptations to the
resultant lifestyle changes - fast food dependence. Sorry campers, it’s
nearly impossible to get a nutritional balance at a drive through.
The following is a list of basic foods that are loaded
with nutritional ammunition. Choosing more of these foods will help to
ensure that you are getting your nutrient quota for the day.
Maximise your
nutrition and
minimise your
waistline with:
Broccoli - lots of vitamin C, *carotenoids,
and folic acid.
Beans - inexpensive, low in fat, and rich in protein,
iron, folic acid, and fiber. Choose garbanzo, pinto, black, navy, kidney or
lentils. Eat them as a side dish or snack, in a tortilla with salsa, or in a
soup.
Cantaloupe - a quarter of this delicious melon
supplies almost as much vitamin A and C as most people need in an entire
day.
Fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1% but not 2%) milk -
excellent source of calcium, vitamins and protein with little or no
artery-clogging saturated fat and cholesterol. (Soymilk can have just as
many nutrients - if the manufacturer adds them in).
Kellogg’s brand All Bran Original or Post brand 100%
Bran - a half-cup serving of these cereals provides about one-third of
the fiber you need for an entire day - to reduce the risk of constipation,
diverticulosis, and heart disease.
Oranges - great tasting and rich in vitamin C, folic
acid, and fiber.
Salmon - The omega-3 fats in fish, especially fatty
fresh fish like salmon, swordfish, and rainbow trout, can help reduce the
risk of sudden-death heart attacks.
Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens - loaded with vitamin
C, carotenoids, fiber and calcium that your body can actually absorb.
Sweet Potatoes - a nutritional superstar - one of the
best vegetables you can eat. They’re loaded with carotenoids, vitamin C,
potassium, and fiber. Mix in unsweetened applesauce or crushed pineapple for
extra moisture and sweetness.
100% Whole-Grain Bread - It’s higher in fiber and
about a dozen vitamins and minerals than enriched while bread or
"wheat" bread. Look for whole-grain crackers that have the word
"whole" in the first ingredient on the nutrition label.
*Carotenoids (kah-ROT-eh-noyds): pigments commonly found
in plants and animals, some of which have provitamin A activity. Carotenoids
are among the best-known phytochemicals. Phytochemicals - (FIE-toe-KEM-ih-cals)
are non-nutrient compounds found in plant-derived foods that have biological
activity, specifically health benefits, in the body.
(Source: Understanding Nutrition 8th ed. by: Eleanor
Whitney and Sharon Rolfes. West/Wadsworth, 1999.)
Next week "On the flip side..."
Carpe Diem
Pattaya Panthers call for support
The Pattaya Panthers and Panties Rugby Club would like to
invite you, your family and friends to the 4th Annual Pattaya International
10’s Rugby Tournament, to be held over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th May
at the Horseshoe Point Resort and Country Club, Pattaya.
There will be a total of 22 teams competing to become the
men’s or ladies tournament champions, following in the footsteps of the
British Club Bangkok, the Surrey Pirates, and our very own Pattaya Panthers.
The festival of rugby will begin with the opportunity to
meet all the teams returning from the UK and across the South East Asia
region on the Friday night in Shenanigans Pattaya.
Over sixteen hours of rugby action will be spread over
the two days with kick-off on Saturday at 9 a.m. building up to the Finals
on Sunday afternoon. The weekend will conclude with the awards ceremony and
buffet at Horseshoe Point on Sunday evening from 5 p.m.
Brian Reid, Pattaya Panthers Club Captain said, "I
hope you can take this opportunity to support the event and the Panthers
Rugby Club and to enjoy what has proved over the years to be excellent rugby
in fantastic surroundings."
For more info, check out the web site: www.pattaya
panthers.com
PH3 Nash Hash & 1000th Run weekend schedule of events
Three horse race at Bangpra
Rising Sun Golf Society
Tuesday
22/4/03
Green Valley
Stableford
Matty Anderson managed to play some decent golf at last,
and came in with 40 pts, which he put all down to the first nine with 24
pts. Bernard with 38 pts and Granville with 35 pts chased him in.
Thursday 24/4/03
Bangpra
Stableford
At Bangpra the Rising Sun Golf Society had a super three
horse race, lead changing, back & forth. Granville (The Navigator) set
the course in the first nine with 23 pts. Trevor (Me Ascot) 19 pts, Bernard
(The Pier) 19 pts too. All down to the run-in, the question would be: who
could go the distance? At the 12th Mr Ascot showed his class and draws
close, as the Pier creeks. At 15, the Navigator still has his nose in front.
At the 17th they bunch up. At the 18th Mr Ascot sticks his neck out, takes
the Pier with him, the Navigator takes the wrong turn. Final: 1st Trevor 38
points, 2nd Bernard 37, 3rd Granville 37.
Don Micklewait cops first
Lewiinski’s victory
IPGC Golf from Lewiinski’s
Sunday - 20th of April
Green Valley - White Tees
Stroke/Medal
1st Place A Flight - Don Micklewait - net 67
2nd Place A Flight - Klaus Schackt - net 70
3rd Place A Flight - Ian Ashenden - net 70
1st Place B Flight - Serge Straeten - net 67
2nd Place B Flight - Colin Davis - net 69
3rd Place B Flight -Joe Mooneyham - net 71
Don Micklewait, who continues to split his time between
work responsibilities in China and relaxation in Pattaya, and who vacillates
between a 9 and 11 handicap, finally stood atop the A Flight podium with a
brilliant gross 78, net 67. The consistent Klaus Schackt edged Ian Ashenden
on count back 36 to 37. It should not go unnoticed that Ian’s net score of
70 is equivalent to his net score given his zero handicap. Some quick math
reveals that Ian shot 33 on the par 37 front side at Green Valley.
Serge Straeten, who plays at various venues about town
(and I understand had a great week at each), shared man of the match honors
with Mr. Micklewait with net 67. The Donkey was third best on the day and
second in B Flight with net 69. Joe Mooneyham, who each day shows signs of
returning to form, copped the last step on the B Flight rostrum.
Tuesday - 22nd of April
Laem Chabang - White Tees
Stroke/Medal
1st Place A Flight - John Emmerson - net 69
2nd Place A Flight - Gary Blackburne - net 71
1st Place B Flight - Joe Sebastian - net 68
2nd Place B Flight - John Katzenmeyer - net 72
Johnny Emmerson, who is kind enough to lend this scribe
considerable on-course assistance, was second on the day only to one of his
sidekicks, Joe Sebastian, as they ruled A and B Flights with 68 and 67,
respectively. Gary Blackburne, who very rarely does not place in a
competition was second to John, while John Katzenmeyer, who quickly made
close friendships with all the lads enjoyed his first trip to the pay window
with a level to handicap net 72. John has since returned to New York but he
is hopeful of employment in Bangkok, in particular, or Asia, in general. In
either case, or any case, we all look forward to John’s return to Pattaya.
Wednesday - 23rd
of April
Bangpra - White Tees
Stableford
1st Place - John McHugh - 37 points
2nd Place - Frank Pilkington - 37 points
3rd Place - Joe Sebastian - 36 points
John McHugh returned from a week in Kanchanaburi (see
below) and made his presence felt in short order as he edged Frank
Pilkington on count back. Most felt that Frank’s performance was
incredibly courageous given that his body must be wracked by SARS, given his
Hong Kong residence. However, once Frank advised that he had been holed up
in Bangkok since his last visit, the admiration returned to the usual
harangue that his handicap is too high. Joe Sebastian, for the second time
in as many days, stepped to the podium, this time as third overall.
Friday - 25th of April
Century Ban
Chang - White Tees
Stroke
1st Place - Willy Turnbull - net 64
2nd Place - Richard Garland - net 69
3rd Place - Joe Mooneyham - net 73
Willy Turnbull, who has enjoyed considerable, albeit
occasional, success given his 24 handicap, struck again with a brilliant net
64. Richard Garland, who along with his running mate, Pete Murray, keeps the
boys loose both on and off the course with his humor, left them in tears
with his usually good enough to win net 69. Joe Mooneyham eked into the last
pay position for the second time on the week.
Lewiinski’s Songkran Tour
14th thru 19th of April
Nichigo Golf Resort
Nineteen intrepid souls joined up in Kanchanaburi for a
getaway from the eight days of water soaked madness known as Pattaya’s
Songkran. Various commitments prevented some of the participants from
playing in the full main three-day competition (15th April [Tuesday] thru
17th April [Thursday]). Bangkok resident Mark Grygiel, who’s potential has
been noted in this column before, showed well off his 20 handicap, taking
the daily prizes of Day One and Day Two of the competition with 41 points
and 39 points respectively. Given his outstanding performance of the first
two days, Mark’s handicap was reduced to 17 and, while he still managed
net 75 in the final day stroke/medal format, it left him in a playoff with
John McHugh. In a scene every bit as dramatic as the playoff victories of
Bob Tway in the 1986 PGA at Inverness and Larry Mize at the 1987 Masters,
John chipped in to gain the sudden victory. Third overall was left to
tournament organizer and host John Emmerson.
Daily winners: Day One: 1st - Mark Grygiel - 41 points;
2nd - Leigh Seinkiewicz - 39 points; 3rd - John McHugh - 37 points. Day Two:
1st - Mark Grygiel - 39 points; 2nd - Jack Spencer - 37 points; 3rd - Joe
Sebastian - 36 points. Day Three: 1st - John McHugh - net 66; 2nd - Leigh
Seinkiewicz - net 69; 3rd - John Emmerson - net 70 (on count back).
PSC Three Sisters Golf
Playing his last game on Monday the 14th with the Three
Sisters, was Joe St. Laurent. With a secure job and peace of mind, a relaxed
Joe swept the field coming in first with 37 points. Joe will be leaving for
Canada shortly and should be gone until the end of the year.
Big
Matt Kirkland (left) took the honors while Dick Caggiano (right) slipped and
fell into the cellar, grabbing the bag along the way.
Tying Joe at 37 points but losing on count back was Don
Ratcliffe. Don has been pushing the leaders every week and should win the
bragging rights shortly.
Khantong Kristianson was caught holding the bag but she
disappeared into the mist before her picture could be taken along the
winner. Khan, as she is known, has taken up golf a short time ago. As her
swing is improving, so is her game. If she keeps up her golf, she can become
a very good golfer indeed.
On Monday the 21st, Big Matt Kirkland took the honors for
the bragging rights. The winner this week again had 37 points, winning on
count back from Bob Pearce who came in second and Eddie Kristianson coming
in third. It was a tight race but Matt prevailed.
Fighting it out for bag holder of the week was "Old Jim Tully"
and a fighting fit Dick Caggiano. Tully being older but more experienced
managed to side step to let Dick slip pass him. As Dick passed Tully he
tripped and fell into the cellar, grabbing the bag along the way after
coming in with 20 points. Knowing Dick, he will be in there next week
fighting his way out of the cellar.
Mikael Andersson excels at Khao Kheow
IPGC TAGGS Golf from The Haven
Monday 21st April
Khao Kheow
Stroke Play
1st: Mikael Andersson, 62
2nd: Dave Lacey, 67
3rd: Trevor Edge, 71
4th: B.J. Smith, 73
Playing the "B" and "C" courses from
the whites is not always as straight forward as the distance may indicate
but this time the course gave up best to the top two players with only the
third managing to just better par.
Mikael Andersson, playing his last week of golf in
Thailand before returning to sunny Sweden, took the course apart with a
stunning round that featured a gross 40 on the front and an inward half of
36. This was easily a lifetimes best performance and rounded off what has
been an excellent golfing tour as he arrived in the Land of Smiles with a
handicap of 20 back in December and now leaves with one of 12.
Dave Lacey, who’s score would normally take the day’s
honours, had to be content with second place after a very good net 67,
easily his best of his current tour, but good enough to put Trevor Edge into
third place by four shots. B.J. rounded out the winners’ podium with a
carefully crafted 73.
The twos, including two carry forwards, were shared
between Trevor Edge and Doug Campbell with one a piece.
Back at The Haven Richard Livingston, the resident PGA
Professional, welcomed new members Dimitri Cerny and Orjan Svenningsson and
welcomed back Dave Spendley, John Taylor and Des Regan.
Wednesday 23rd April
Century Chonburi
Stableford
1st: Ken Leadstone, 43 points
2nd: Dave Lacey, 37 cb9 19
3rd: Per Aschan, 37 cb9 18
Century Chonburi continues to offer the best value for
money on the local golfing circuit with a green fee and caddy fee of only
280 baht, yes that’s right 280 baht. For a golf course designed by Nick
Faldo with flat greens and lush fairways, that has to be the greatest
bargain, even allowing for the poor state of the bunkers that suffer from
the lack of sand and any means of raking them. Maybe one of the local golf
charity events could set aside some monies for them to purchase at least one
rake per bunker as currently not a single one can be found on the whole
course.
Once again Ken Leadstone made nonsense of his handicap as
he cruised round in seven under to easily take top spot from Dave Lacey who
again played well but not quite well enough to secure a first place and a
coveted knotted putter. Just slipping into third place, Per Aschan was
unlucky to lose on count back with a slightly inferior back nine.
In the twos competition Serge Straeten managed two and
therefore took the lions share with Dave Lacey getting some consolation with
the only other one on the day.
On Friday most of the players were at the
"Shenanigans Funhill Cup", a report of which can be found on the
back page.
P.S.C. Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Monday April 21
Green Valley
(Stableford)
It seemed like we had never been away as we teed off at
Green Valley, as it was only the previous Friday that most of the players
had played there in the P.S.C. monthly tournament. Still, there are some
courses that are worth playing regularly and this is one of them.
Mick O’Connor
The course, as usual, could do with some rain but
hopefully not when we play it, and as it happened the weather was very
pleasant, so leading to a good day for the players in a reduced field so
soon after Songkran.
In the circumstances the scores were quite mediocre with the result being
decided on count back on 35 points with Ireland’s own Mick O’Connor
winning ahead of Steve Newell in second. In third was the ever present
Ebrahim with 34 points and in fourth Mr Joe (Jesus Christ) Sebastian with 33
points.
P.S.C. Golf from Bobby Joe’s 60s Bar
Friday April 25
Burapha
(Stableford)
There is something peaceful sitting outside Bobby Joe’s
in the morning, eating breakfast outside and waiting for the day to begin
and at the same time throwing off the effects of the night before.
Bobby
presents to Graham (L) and Dan (R).
Then the bustle begins as the bus loads up and the rich
in their cars depart, this time to take advantage of the special deal at
Burapha and luckily when we get there to play on the ‘Old’ course.
The Burapha courses are excellent and at present in fine
condition with greens that run fast and true, and most of us much prefer the
old course, so we set off on our round in fine spirits enjoying the course
and the views. All went swimmingly for a couple of hours, until the heavens
opened for an hour or so and when we started again we probably could have
swum back.
Bobby
presents to John (L), Bob (2nd L) and Roger (R).
However, our group finished pretty quickly and back in
the changing rooms after a hot shower we felt much better, so walked along
to the restaurant for some well earned refreshment and awaited the rest
whilst outside it decided to rain again.
Slowly the rest filtered in, but where was the last
group? Well, as we left the best part of two hours after we finished we
espied them on the 18th green after being caught by both downpours. Still,
not a glum face in sight - the day at Burapha was classed as a great
success.
Back at the 60’s Bar we watched as Bobby Joe cooked up
a mess of what have been described as ‘The Best Burgers In Pattaya’, as
many as you can eat, and saw Bobby present to all the technical winners and
the day’s winner Graham Johnson before all disappeared into the night.
Bobby Joe’s beers were severely reduced in number.
Winner: Graham Johnson
Last: Dan O’Neil
Near pins: #3 Daryl Ottaway, #6 Roger Ison, #12 John
Emerson and #17 Daryl Ottaway.
Long putts: #9 & #18 Paul Walters.
Lucky draw; Bob Pierce
Clive and Usa scramble home at Plutaluang
Shenanigans Very Friendly Golf Society had a warm-up
pairs scramble on Tuesday 22nd April for the 2003 Funhill Cup at Plutaluang
on the 25th. The Tuesday fixture was delayed a week due to the Songkran
holiday.
(L to
R) Usa, Mike and Clive
A modest turnout of just eighteen players teed-off on the
South & East courses on a hot breezy day, with the course in excellent
condition and further cosmetic improvements evident around the Navy course.
Terry Phur and Mikael Andersson came close with a net
68.4 but were narrowly beaten by a net 68 from Clive Bruce and Usa Chaiyusit.
There was only one place winner due to the limited field.
However, the technical prizes stayed the same with Mikael
Andersson claiming near pins on S.4 and E.2; Richard Wibrow was nearest on
E.5, and no-one managed to make the green on S.7. ‘Nearest the green’
may be more appropriate on this hole in future! Len Dingemans had the
longest putt on S.9 and John Kennedy sank an extremely long putt on E.9.
It was back to Shenanigans for the Tuesday Special (beef stroganoff and
croquette potatoes) and the usual social gathering. Philippe Berra and Len
Dingemans were welcomed back and final details of the Funhill Cup on Friday
25th April announced.
Harry - ve derci Remy!
IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at the Bunker
On Tuesday, 22nd April, the Bunker Boys made a long
overdue return to the Sriracha International Golf Club, designed by Gary
Player with the Bunker in mind - a fine test of golf where accurate shots
are well rewarded and judgment of distance is so important. It was the
hottest day of the year and as the day wore on there was the portent of a
heavy storm.
Mr. Loy was quietly confident after his fine performance
at Treasure Hill on the previous outing but the day was to belong to his old
adversary, Harry Riley.
In division two the returning "Fireman" Danny
Greer showed he has not lost his touch as he held his nerve to shoot net 74,
sharing the runners-up slot with Harry’s lass, Saranya.
It was Lewiinski’s member, Irishman Seamus Brennan,
however, who had kissed the Blarney Stone and conjured up a fine net 71 to
take the divisional prize.
Division one saw a titanic struggle with, first, Gary
Matthews, firing 69 and Remy Guy recording the day’s lowest gross for his
net 68. Remy returns to Belgium this week to practice his putting and his
staggering fall in the handicap lists is a lesson to all. But, wait a
moment! Had not Harry Riley started with five straight gross pars; had he
not scored five more on the back nine? Indeed he had and his excellent round
of net 67 was enough to bid the challenge of Remy a fond farewell.
Despite this feast of fine golf there were no birdie twos
but there was the Bunker Banana Booby to compete for. At Treasure Hill Mr.
Loy had recorded 87 as his gross score but today it was to be his net score
and for his pains he had to endure the barbed wit of the Bunker Boys as he
presented himself with the fruit of the day, as Harry’s smile grew wider.
Smiler’s finest hour at Royal Lakeside
As promised a month ago, the Bunker Boys returned to the
enigmatic Royal Lakeside Club in Bang Na on Thursday, 24th April, for a
Stableford tournament, to see if what the brochure said was true. They found
the course, this time, immaculately turned out with consistent greens and
lush fairways.
The day was made for excellent golf and scores in the
single division were to reflect this later. Police were out on the highway
in Chonburi and they managed to halt the "drives" of Saranya
Chaiyanont and Andrew Rider.
With his adrenalin racing, "Smiler" Andrew
Rider continued to drive to the front on the course, shooting a defiant 44
points off his 19 handicap. "Som nom na, officer!" Hard on his
heels came the quietly consistent Steve Nowell with a fine 42 points whilst
the third place was occupied by Doug Campbell with a four-under total of 40
points. Three other golfers were to post sub-par rounds in a good all round
performance.
Once again, amazingly, no birdie twos were recorded but
the shadow of the Bunker Banana Booby loomed large over Mr. Loy for the
second time in almost as many days. Nothing could detract from the driving
of "Smiler", however, and his expensive altercation with the
"boys in brown" on the highway proved you can thrash the course...
and walk away with the bananas on the same day!
Follow the Bunker Boys at http://www.thebunkerboys.com
for up-to-date news of results, fixtures and fun.
P.S.C. Golf - Cafe Kronborg Monthly Mug
Thursday April 24
Siam C.C.
(Stroke)
Moving the Monthly Mug to Siam has resulted in the
winning scores coming back to reality and now persons putting in a
reasonable round have a chance of winning. What is even more surprising is
that for the first time in what seems years, the A Flight are now starting
to have a chance to win; they are usually nowhere in sight.
Bjarne
(left) presents the coveted Kronborg Monthly Mug to deserving winner John
McHugh (right).
So it was that a practically full field assembled at Siam
to do battle for the premier competition from the Kronborg and the only one
that returns to the Kronborg for the presentation. The course was in fine
condition with the recent work on the greens starting to fade and, despite
still a little slow, the speed starting to pick up. The course is still one
on which low scores tend to be difficult to come by, and despite several of
the course specialists from 3 Sisters playing, the course was eventually the
winner.
Back at the Kronborg, as the results were announced, it
was noted only two competitors had broken net 70 and both were in the A
Flight, so for the first time in living memory the winner had to be one of
the ‘better’ golfers.
In the B Flight (21 up) the winner was Barry Kerr, once
more glowing in the winner’s circle, with a net 70. Second was Mick O’Connor
with net 73 after a nightmare start and earning points for sticking at it.
It’s not over till the fat lady sinks. Third with net 74 was Carl Collette,
one of our high handicappers.
A flight
winner Dave Richardson.
B flight
winner Barry Kerr.
In the A Flight (0 to 20) the winner was the Admiral Dave
Richardson with a net 69 and actually losing the mug on count back. Second
with net 72 was Joe Sebastian and third losing out to Joe on count back was
Herbie Ishinaga, also with net 72.
So to the winner of the mug, and it was indeed a pleasure
to see a single handicap golfer win when John McHugh came in with net 69 and
the win.
Near pins: #4 Claus Thomsen, #8 Hans Hoffman, #12 Peter
Vanderwork and #16 Pete Galle.
Long putts: #9 Barry Kerr and #18 Dave Richardson.
Pattaya Panthers reach semis once again at Bangkok Centenary 10s
April 19-20 - There was something strange about the
Pattaya Panthers team bus as it left for Bangkok early Saturday morning;
there no smell of stale alcohol and the average age of the team had tumbled
by at least 10 years. At last we had team with youth and fitness on its
side. The Panthers were heading north to play in the international 10’s
tournament being hosted by British Club, Bangkok as part of their centenary
celebration.
The
Panthers’ future could lie in the hands, and feet, of young Sam.
Going
high for a lineout.
A large crowd of rugby fans turned up to watch the
Panthers (and of course other teams from Asia and Australia) at the Police
Stadium at Vipavadee-Rangsit.
Up first was the Singapore Cricket Club, a strong team
who regularly pick up honours in their domestic league. Their reputation,
however, counted for nothing as the Panthers continued their winning ways
from Manila, with a convincing display. Tries from Bent, Panawat, Sam, Eric
and Dan left the final score 31-0.
Les Piliers D’Angkor where the Panthers second victim.
Two individual tries from Brian and Sam put pay to the challenge of the team
from Cambodia. The final opposition of the day, The Old BC’stards, looked
to experience to stop the Panthers. In their ranks was former England tight
head prop Jeff Probyn, veteran of 37 test matches during the 80’s and 90’s.
It was a hard fought, physical game, with the emphasis on ‘fought’.
Rumours that Dickie Holt, sporting his new red boots, may be going soft,
were quashed as he rushed to the aid of the Panthers smallest player
delivering an excellent right hook in his defence. Unfortunately, the
officials were not quite as impressed and the Panthers were reduced to nine
men. Two tries for Sam and a try a piece from Brian and Panthers’ debutant
Damien sealed the victory 26-nil.
After the first day’s competition four teams where
unbeaten, the British Club, Southerners, Royal Thai Police and of course the
Pattaya Panthers who were the only side whose try-line wasn’t crossed.
A very early start on Sunday morning saw the Panthers
open the day’s proceedings with their quarterfinal match against a very
talented Thai Barbarian team. Former players from both the Thai Youth and
Senior Squads teamed up to provide the opposition. Their brand of fast
running rugby forced the Panthers to adopt a high pressure, physical
approach. The forwards dominated the early play and good handling with
excellent support play by the front row continually drove the Thai team
back, creating two early tries for Dickie and Sam. Both where converted to
leave the half time score 14-nil. After the break, the Barbarians back line
took centre stage. Polished attacking moves cut through the Panthers
defensive line to score twice in quick succession. With the score line
standing at 14-14, the Panthers stepped up the pressure. Aggressive tackling
unnerved the Thai’s forcing them into a series of mistakes. Excellent
harassing from second row Damien forced a loose pass which he pounced on to
score and give the Panthers their second semi-final berth in as many
tournaments.
Shame
on Dickie...
The competition was heating up ... almost as much as the
weather -temperatures on the pitch soared to over 40C. Contenders for the
title and the Pattaya Panthers were the talk among the crowd, well at least
the very optimistic ones.
Six hours later it was time to take on the Australian
touring team, Coffs Harbour Cavaliers, in the first of the semi-finals. The
Cavaliers were an invitational side made up of players from all over New
South Wales. A young and very experienced side, their squad contained
several members with representative honours in Australia.
During the warm up the Panthers quickly realised they
were in for a tough match. With numbers depleted, it was time to turn to
other teams to enlist support. The first volunteer was Jeff Probyn; a former
international in the Panthers shirt was a welcome sight. Unfortunately, not
even his presence could help as the Panthers went down battling to a heavy
defeat.
The only saving grace was that the Coffs Harbour team
went on to give British Club a lesson in southern hemisphere rugby,
hammering them 53-nil in the final to claim the Cup.
The weekend may not have resulted in silverware but
another good performance by a very young Panthers team bodes well for the
future of rugby in Pattaya.
Details of the Pattaya Panthers Rugby Club, upcoming matches, tours and
the 4th Annual Pattaya International Rugby 10’s Tournament, can be found
at www.pattayapanthers.com
The Square Ring
by Howie Reed
Stop the presses and line up the Kloster’s at Scot’s
Corner on Second Road. "Bethnal Green based Scot Dave Stewart and
frequent Pattaya visitor became the British Masters lightweight champion
when he stopped Nottingham veteran Nigel Senior after 1:17 of the second
round. Stewart floored the 40-year-old with a straight right, left jab,
straight right, combination. Senior was up at eight but the contest was
called off." Way to go. I’ll drink to that, and now back to our
regularly scheduled column.
Been a strange couple of weeks in the sport of boxing. A
sport where "strange" is the norm. Let’s cut to the chase. WBC
filed for bankruptcy just a day before they were to turn over their
"checks register" to a federal judge in Cuidad de Nuevo York.
Spouting all the platitudes that their president Dr. Jose’ Suliaman could
muster the WBC painted itself as somewhat of a cross between Mother Teresa
and Abe Lincoln. "Because of circumstances beyond the control of the
World Boxing Council, the WBC regrets to inform that the organization has
filed a petition for bankruptcy." Sounds much better than "the dog
ate my homework" or Abe Lincoln’s "I did what?" Still
sticking by their story of a "clerical error" the WBC is in deep
stuff. In time these "checks records" will be made public. At that
time the world, if it cares, will follow a money trail that will lead into
every country, including the Land of Smiles. There are going to be some very
red body parts around the world.
The WBC was also a major player in the coming fight
between Lennox "The Imperial One" Lewis and Kirk Johnson. Now this
is either strange or just stupid. What started out as a gangbusters card in
the Los Angeles Staples Center on June 21 has turned as sour as a teelock’s
heart when the baht runs out. If I was a betting man, and I sometimes wager
on sure things, I would bet that there is a good chance this fight will be
canceled. Why? The WBC won’t sanction the fight as they agreed to only
sanction a Lewis title fight with Vitali Klitschko (32-1). In return VK
dropped his lawsuit against the WBC. Now in the good old days the WBC could
have pleaded a "typographical error" but that was before losing a
31 million dollar lawsuit. "My English is not too good" won’t
work either. That makes the Lewis-Johnson fight for the IBO heavyweight
title, which don’t amount to "Jack Squat".
The other problem with the fight is that Staples Center
put up 8 million USD which will go down the drain cause a Lewis-Johnson
fight for the "Linear Title" ("Linear this!") is
worthless. What was supposed to sell the show, live and pay-per-view, was
Mike Tyson on the undercard. Slight problem: Mike is MIA. If he doesn’t
fight on the show it will be moved somewhere, be canceled or be a disaster.
Where to move it? How about Canada? Both fighters claim Canada as home
(although they live elsewhere). Maybe.
One of the better "prospects" to emerge from
the Land of Kilts where sheep are nervous is Alex "Amazing" Arthur
(15-0, 13 KO’s) who last out won the WBA International Super Title. The
story is that his management (Frank’s Maloney & Warren) have
eliminated Peter Harrison as trainer and will now go with Yank Freddie
Roach. A name well known to the SOCAL expats. As part of the arrangement,
Roach will fly to Edinburgh 4 weeks before a fight to work with young
Arthur. If I was a bettin man I would bet that this may be the first step in
getting Arthur ready for a trip States side.
Freddie Roach is becoming "The Man" with
lighter weight boxers. Although he was in James Toney’s corner when Toney
won the WBC/IBF cruiserweight title last Sunday (Pattaya Time). Great fight.
Toney (66-4-2) dropped Vassily Jirov (34-1) in the 12th to score a one point
win on the card of the Pattaya Mail’s boxing expert. Three blind idiots,
judges, had it 117-109, 116-110, 117-109. Hard to understand what fight they
were watching.
More about Roach. A couple of years ago he spent two
weeks with Manny Pacquiao. The results? Pacquiao KO’d heavily favored
Champion Lehlohonolo Ledwada (33-1-1) in 6 to win the IBF jr. feather title.
Pacquiao gets back in the ring either June 28 or July 19 against Aussie IBF
#11 Nedal Hussein. The Champ already has one win over Hussein. Well maybe.
Late word has Pacquiao against Emmanuel Lucero on the Fernando Vargas vs
Fitz Vanderpool card on July 26 in Los Angeles. As the youth of today say,
"But whatever..."
Joe K checks in from the Japan. "WBA #4 ranked
bantam Yokthai Sith-Oar (28-3-1, 17 KOs), Thailand, kept smoking and
battering lefty Japanese prospect Akihiko Nago (20-4-1, 13 KOs), 121.25,
from all angles to pound out a unanimous decision (98-95, 96-95, 97-96) over
10." Nago had been training in Los Angeles under Freddie Roach. More
Joe K, "But it was much more lopsided than the sentimental official
tallies." How about them apples?
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