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Jim Chamberas dies at 71; famed as founder of Twilight Throwers
A special place in Masters Heaven is reserved for meet directors and club founders. No doubt Jim Chamberas is there now. He was both. Fellow throwers are mourning Jim’s death Sunday at the age of 71. They are posting on Twitter and the Twilight Throwers Facebook page — memories of the beloved coach and meet […]
July 14, 2015
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13 American records claimed at USA Masters Throws nationals
Jim Burgoyne graciously shares details on the 2014 USA Masters Throws Championships: “This two-day event was held over this past weekend. We were visited by showers, winds and even a little sun towards the end of the days. The Athletes and Officials Banquet (we renamed it this year to include all involved) was held on […]
August 6, 2014
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Twilight Throwers rescues USA Masters Throws Championships
What if they had a USA [corrected from USATF] Masters Throws Championships but nobody offered to host it? Such a scenario loomed for 2014, when USATF Masters Throws Coordinator Jerry Bookin-Weiner announced at 2013 Lisle throws nationals that no bids were in hand for the annual meet. But according to Jim Burgoyne, a group stepped […]
May 3, 2014
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Throwing greats honored as future ones set records in New London
Records fell like rain over the weekend in Connecticut as throwers had their hour in the spotlight. Masters nationwide gathered for the Ultra Weight Pentathlon Championship, Throws Pentathlon Championship and Super Weight Throw Championship. See results here. Gloria Krug led the assault with six W80 records, according to Jerry Bookin-Weiner. Jerry also notes special honors […]
August 15, 2011
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