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There have been so many places over the years that have held tournaments that evoke great memories and stories connected to them. Here are a few but I'm sure there are many in our experience that are memorable. |
Hotel Robideux in St Joseph Missouri Circa 1960's, 1970's |
When I started playing in 1966 this was one of the first tournaments that I attended. Only a fifty mile drive from KC to downtown ST Joe. This place was a historic site dating back to the pony express. In fact the bar was called the Pony Express Bar and was a gathering place for the consumption of adult beverages and social encounters. This historic hotel was opened in 1908 and closed in January 1976. It met it's tragic end by implosion in June 1976 to become a parking lot. |
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Al Sobel directed many tournaments in the ballroom and played piano to |
The Robidoux Hotel |
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Strand Hotel in Chillicothe Missouri Pre 1960's |
When I started playing in 1966 this was one of the tournaments that was talked about but not on the schedule any more. Can't give a good time line for years when they took place or how many there were. I never attended one but was told they were wild, fun, and well attended. After the night session everyone went to their room and opened their door and partied. Parties and people going from room to room until the wee hours of the night. This historic hotel was opened in 1925 and changed to apartments in 2004. The building is a national historic listing. |
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Fontenelle Hotel Omaha Nebraska Pre 1970's |
This was a grand hotel and the premier hotel in Omaha Nebraska. |
The Fontenelle Hotel |
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Glenwood Manor Motor Motel Pre 1970's |
This was a great tournament site at 93rd and Metcalf. |
The Glenwood Manor |
The Glenwood Manor |
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Chase Park Plaza St Louis Missouri |
This was a place that held regionals and at |
Chase Park Plaza |
Chase Park Plaza |
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