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 [...]
Saturday, July 1, 2000
LAKEWOOD, WA – Independent Counsel Lin Cherry delivered her final report on Investigation 2000 to Lakewood Croquet Club President Brian S. Johnston III earlier this week, giving Johnston the evidence he needed to take official action against LCC Champion Kevin Sutton and former champion “The Franchise” Jeff Gepner. Sutton, who was being investigated by the Independent [...]
Sunday, June 25, 2000
LAKEWOOD, WA – Amidst the ongoing investigation of allegations against 1999 Champions Cup winner Kevin Sutton and former champion “The Franchise” Jeff Gepner, Lakewood Croquet Club President Brian S. Johnston III feels like revenge is finally his. “I’ve been trying to prove to the world what a cancer Jeff Gepner has been on the LCC for [...]
Saturday, June 24, 2000
NEW YORK, NY – Lakewood Croquet Club Independent Counsel Lin Cherry announced recently that Investigation 2000 has concluded and a ruling will be handed down concerning the future of Jeff Gepner and LCC Champion Kevin Sutton on July 1. “After two long months, I am pleased to say that Investigation 2000 has finally drawn to a [...]
Monday, April 17, 2000
LAKEWOOD, WA – Lakewood Croquet Club officials announced plans for a full investigation of both LCC Champion Kevin Sutton and former champion “The Franchise” Jeff Gepner at a press conference yesterday. The announcement came on the heels of last week’s allegations that Sutton was directly involved in a gambling ring that included wagers on last year’s [...]
Monday, April 10, 2000
LAKEWOOD, WA – The Lakewood Croquet Club has been rocked by breaking allegations of corruption involving two of its top competitors. Members of the LCC Board of Directors recently received information implicating current LCC Champion Kevin Sutton in an extensive croquet gambling ring. The anonymous memorandum, signed by an individual known only as “Unanimous,” also [...]
Tuesday, August 17, 1999
LAKEWOOD, WA – Lakewood Croquet Club President Brian S. Johnston III not only held onto his office (thanks to Jeff Gepner’s failure to win the Champions Cup), but also earned a new level of respect from members of the LCC. Johnston found himself in position late in the match to directly influence the outcome, but [...]
Monday, April 26, 1999
LAKEWOOD, WA – Following last week’s speculation concerning the retirement of Andrew Cooper, an anonymous Lakewood Croquet Club competitor submitted a startling letter of concern, or more appropriately disconcern, over the current state of Club affairs. Last week Cooper, a true LCC legend, spoke vaguely with reporters concerning what may have been plans for his retirement. [...]
Monday, April 19, 1999
BREMERTON, WA – With the 43rd Annual Gary Coleman Memorial Team Challenge a mere five weeks away, the Lakewood Croquet Club has been rocked by the possible retirement of Andy Cooper. Cooper, long known, amongst Club competitors as “The Great One,” confused officials and fans alike during a madeningly vague press conference Sunday afternoon. Cooper, who [...]
Friday, August 14, 1998
LAKEWOOD, WA - Following a rather placid post-Cup 98 lull in club activity, the Lakewood Croquet Club has been gripped by a shocking turn of events as the Champions Cup trophy is missing. The trophy, last seen as it was presented to Jeff Gepner following the conclusion of the 1998 Champions Cup event, has apparently [...]
Friday, June 15, 2001
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