That old saying " close only counts in Horseshoes & hand gernades "
They also say Horseshoes  aren't competive  and boring to watch.
How wrong they are. They meaning the media  and sports writers.
The small crowd of  Horseshoe pitchers & spectators  at  this Sanctioned
  Tournament in Shelby Indiana was on pins  & needles , and silent as 
   Church mice until the game was over, the crowd broke into applause
   in appreciation of such a
GREAT GAME
Here's a good example  of how much points can sometimes mean alot
Nancy Yaros
Portage IN.
5-time  Indiana Womens  State Champion
Larry Knop
  3- time ILL. State Mens Champion, & current Champ
  46  RINGERS  EA.
   35  DEAD SHOES EA.
   17  DOUBLES  EA.
    60 SHOES PITCHED EA.
       A BIG 3 POINTS NANCY
      WINNER

76.7 % EA.
NHPA
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