MERCER ISLAND, WA – The following is a statement released to the press earlier today from the office of Lakewood Croquet Club President Kevin Sutton: “It is with great sadness that I announce today the Lakewood Croquet Club is launching a full-scale investigation into allegations of treason, sedition and Cup fixing against former LCC president and [...]
Thursday, July 14, 2005
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SEATTLE, WA – Less than 48 hours after his seemingly miraculous come-from-behind victory at Saturday’s Poison 2 event, Lakewood Croquet Club (LCC) legend “The Franchise” Jeff Gepner admitted to a variety of underhanded tactics in that win. In a series of emails exchanged with Brian S. Johnston III and LCC President Kevin Sutton, obtained by [...]
Tuesday, August 3, 2004
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SEATTLE, WA – After nearly six weeks of apparent self-imposed exile, former Lakewood Croquet Club President Brian S. Johnston III made his unofficial return during an impromptu press conference at LCC Headquarters in Seattle. Johnston refused to speak with reporters about his June 27th resignation from office, instead focusing on what he called his “next [...]
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
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SEATTLE, WA – Lakewood Croquet Club President Kevin Sutton made his first major appearance since taking office last week, delivering his State of the Club address before top LCC brass at the organization’s headquarters. Sutton was direct in addressing a number of recent issues, including the resignation of former President Brian S. Johnston III, “Queen [...]
Monday, July 5, 2004
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SAN FRANCISCO – In what may prove to be the biggest shocker in an already tumultuous croquet season, Lakewood Croquet Club superstar “Queen of Croquet” Lin Cherry renounced her affiliation with the club and signed a long-term deal with the rival San Francisco Extreme Croquet Club (SFECC). It is believed that Cherry’s move is the [...]
Sunday, June 27, 2004
SEATTLE, WA – Lakewood Croquet Club President Brian S. Johnston III shocked both supporters (yes, he had his supporters) and rivals today by announcing his resignation from office, effective immediately. Word spread quickly through the LCC community following a press release issued by Johnston via e-mail.
Monday, July 9, 2001
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Lakewood, WA – Lakewood Croquet Club President Brian S. Johnston III, who was lambasted by critics for his recent attempts to downsize the organization’s membership, held a press conference today at LCC Headquarters to announce a “goodwill gesture” to make up for what he called “simply a misunderstanding.” “I’m here before you today to make amends,” [...]
Tuesday, June 19, 2001
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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 [...]
Saturday, August 5, 2006
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