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CCC NEWS & VIEWS 6-19-03  By NM Leland Fuerstman Fuerstman Leads Top; Waddell "B"; Ulaky "C"; Jivan & Lee 3-0 in Lower Section of Record Breaking Wendy's XLVI Charlotte, NC 6-18-03: A rather strong turnout of 42 of the Metrolina area's most aquatic competitors parked their watercraft at this popular boat dock more commonly known as Wendy's in order to participate in Rd:3 of Wendy's XLVI. (After only 3 rounds, a total of 68 players have participated breaking the old record of 66!)In the Top Section, NM Leland "El-Duce" Fuerstman (2017) pretty much got picked apart like a crab until Patrick "Flanker" McCartney (1931) ran short of time and fell prey to a tactical trick (See Game 0307)allowing Fuerstman to lead with 2.5-.5. Meanwhile, with seconds left on his clock, the CCC's #1 player, current NC State Champion, NM Frankie "Blitz" Newton (2309) solved a curious K & P endgame puzzle versus NC Scholastic Champion, Expert Daniel "Johnny" Tapia (2121) while the CCC's most newly crowned  Expert! Chris "the Babe" Mabe (2003U) got by NM Daniel "Deep" Liu (2000). In the "B" Section, Bobby "Duck" Waddell (1749) demonstrated his endgame skills versus Danesh "DD" Dadgar (1624) to lead with 2.5-.5. In addition, "Iron" Mike Eberhardinger (1701) outlasted Slobodan "the Mad Serb" Sinanovic (1668) (See Game 0308), "George C" Scott Baldwin (1768) overpowered the good Reverend Bernard "King" Baker (1753U), Frank "Moo" Mu (1718) chopped down Tarokh "the Oak" Taefi (1724) and Daryl "Flash" Gordon (1669) made peace with Chris "Dirty Harry" Callahan (1572). In the "C" Section, Jim "Sticks" Ulaky (1407) split the point with 3rd in the Nation, 8 year old phenom Joshua "Moo" Mu (1516) to lead with 2.5-.5. Meanwhile Winfred "Guns" Gatlin (1405) got by Randy Hight (1485) while Viktor "the Mad Ukrainian" Ozherelyev (1576) drew with Brandon "Starr" Brown (1526). In the Lower Section, Ankit "Butch" Jivan (1379) and Laura "Bruce" Lee (1220) defeated Alphonse "Amazing Al" Ashamalla (1393) and Kevin Huang (1333) respectively to each lead with 3-0. Other Lower Section winners were: Jeremy Davenport, Tim Chen, Richard "Gremlin" Tomlin, Joe Shirlen, Dino PeBenito, Jared Morse and Rob Morse. All results may be viewed in "Current Crosstable." Visit the CCC Message Board and speak to us!! Next Smokehouse Saturday, Jul 19 - See ya there! LF  Editor Needs Games; Please E-mail to: lelandfue@yahoo.com Tapia Wins Top; Davenport, Huang, James Share Lower Section Honors in Smokehouse XL Charlotte, NC 6-14-03:  Twenty-three weekend  warriors from many origins cast away their golf clubs and participated in Smokehouse XXXXI. In the Top Section, the CCC's Favorite Son, current NC Scholastic Champion, 17 year old phenom, Expert Daniel "Johnny" Tapia (2121) defeated Kermon Joel Lane (1477), Drew with Tarokh "the Oak" Taefi (1724) and dispatched of Matthew Smith (1616) (Wow, tough schedule!!) to capture 1st Place with 2.5-.5 and pocket $100. Equal 2nd-5th with 2-1 and winning $12.50 each were Tarokh "the Oak" Taefi (1724), Michael "the Lip" Lipkin (1712), Matthew "REman" Smith (1616) and Jim "Sticks" Ulaky (1488) who amazingly upset NM Leland "El-Moron" Fuerstman (2017) in Rd:1. (See Game 0305) In addition in Rd:1, Michael "the Savage" Savage (1526) Drew with Daniel "Schlecter" Liu (2000). (See Game 0306)In the Lower Section, Kevin Huang (1352), Jeremy Davenport (Unr) and Adam "Jesse" James (Unr) were =1st-3rd with 2.5-.5 each winning $50.To view complete crosstable (Click Here) (Fuerstman directed) Next Smokehouse July 19. See ya' there!