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For years, I've always thought an individual dartball rating system would be interesting.  Much like NFL Quarterbacks, we'd take various pieces of data and put them into a system that calculates each individuals overall dartball rating.  I've developed a system by averaging a players individual statistics against a high standard of: 1) Hitting .650 on the single, 2) Hitting .550 on the triple, 3) Hitting .600 overall, 4) A Slugging Percentage of .1000, and 5) Averaging 1 RBI for each 2.5 at bats.

With this standard in place, here are the top 10 hitters and their ratings:

The 2009 pre-season meeting was held on September 16, 2009 at Turner Hall.  The meeting began with a rememberance of our past league secretary Ed Fortmann, whose untimely death was honored with a moment of silence.  Get the rest of the full story of what happened at the meeting.

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We will all miss Ed, his sense of humor and dartball comraidere.  Ed was not only our league secretary, but also a true friend of dartball.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.  May these words from John 11:25 comfort all of us; "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die."

Ed's obituary from the Watertown Daily Times:

Edwin W. Fortmann, 63, of Watertown, died on Wednesday, July 1, at UW Hospital in Madison.

Funeral services were on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown with Rev. Karl Walther officiating. Visitation was on Sunday, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Pederson's Funeral Home in Watertown and on Monday after 10 a.m. until the service at the church. Burial was at St. Mark's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Sugar Island.

Edwin was born on July 14, 1945, in Ixonia, the son of Edwin and Ruth (Nass) Fortmann. He married Sandra Borchardt on Oct. 12, 1968, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown.

Edwin was a service technician for Tri-County Dairy in Watertown for many years. Currently he was employed at Ace Hardware in Watertown. He was a Vietnam veteran and served in the Army from 1965 to 1967. Edwin was a graduate of Watertown High School class of 1963 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, member of the American Legion Post No. 189 and a member of the St. Mark's dartball team. He enjoyed bowling, dartball, horseshoes, sheepshead and was an avid Badger athletics fan. Edwin was also a lifelong member of the Plattdeutscher.

Survivors include three children, Jeffrey (Heather) Fortmann of Watertown, Timothy (Brian) Fortmann of Milwaukee, Holly (Ehren) Plew of Valparaiso, Ind.; longtime loving companion, Mary Kruesel of Watertown; one brother, Robert (Linda) Fortmann of Watertown; three sisters, Marliene (Dave) Whitney of Sullivan, Elaine (Bill) Koeppler of Watertown, Lillian Hanke of Watertown; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and beloved pets, Rex, Max and Bullet.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra, on Oct. 17, 2002; and his parents.

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Treasurer: Bob Kubly

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Hoenecke Painting won the 2008/2009 League Championship by scoring a total of 97 runs in the final night position round, giving them their first "back-to-back" League Championship.  Up 3 games with 3 to go, they defeated Concord Boyz in the first game of the position round match (33-21) to seal the Championship.  Hoenecke Painting went on to win the remaining two games (29-16, 35-21) to accomplish an excellent 40 win season.  Regular team members include; (pictured L-R) Jim "Hoin" Hoenecke, Randy "Frazier" Stauffer, Neal Krause and Jeff "Smokey" Langholff.  Sub team members include; Bob Yahr, Harry Roecker and Jim "Doc" Loppnow.

Top 6 League Shooters for 2008/2009 Season: 

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Top 6 RBI Leaders for 2008/2009 Season:

The 7th annual State 4-Man Open Tournament was held at the Eagles Club in Green Bay on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Yahr Oil I of West Bend won Class A.  Team member included: (shown left to right)   Harry Roecker, Bob Yahr, Randy "Frazier" Stauffer, and Jeff "Smokey" Langholff.  The champions shot an outstanding .587 overall team average for the tournament. 

Lake Effects of Kewaunee won Class B with team members of: Milo Castro, Scott Kuehl, Lee Taddy and Todd Tomchek. 

The state Church League Tournament was held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 with the following results: 

 Interested in other tournaments?  Check out the Wisconsin State Dartball Website!

Dale Lenius, past president of the League, and original organizer of the League, was honored on Wednesday, October 15 before the start of League play.  Dale "Boss Man" Zubke presented Mr. Lenius with a plaque recognizing his many years of service to the League.  Congratulations Dale Lenius, you've earned a well deserved rest.  On behalf of the entire League, we all say "thank you". 

The 2008 pre-season meeting was held on September 3, 2008 at Turner Hall.  Get the full story of what happened at the meeting.

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