Since taking office in the spring of 1998, Lakewood Croquet Club President Brian S. Johnston III has proven to be the most controversial figurehead in the history of the sport. True be told, however, nothing he has done or said in the past three years may compare to what came spewing out of his mouth [...]
Saturday, June 16, 2001
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Lakewood, WA – In a stunning announcement during a routine press conference at Lakewood Croquet Club headquarters Friday afternoon, LCC President Brian S. Johnston III declared that the organization would be “downsizing,” possibly eliminating more than half of the current membership. “This is an unfortunate step to have to take, but I’m only looking out for [...]
Friday, June 15, 2001
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Editorial by “Queen of Croquet” Lin Cherry The announcement of the coming “downsizing” seems to be the latest impulsive decision of the “fabeled” President Johnston, whose reputation lately has spoken for itself. By cutting back the members of the LCC, Johnston claims that the LCC can “build toward a better tomorrow’. (This is coming from a [...]
Sunday, June 10, 2001
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SEATTLE, WA – The Lakewood Croquet Club, the leading promoters of extreme croquet events in North America, announced today that Champions Cup VI will take place Saturday, July 21, 2001 at Woodland Park in Seattle, Washington. The Champions Cup, held each summer to decide the Lakewood Croquet Club Championship, is in its sixth edition this year. [...]
Tuesday, June 19, 2001
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