Steph 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Debra Stanley-Lapic the National Marbles Champion of 1973 hasn't missed a national tournament in 37 years. She has a wealth of information, not to mention photos, which she'll share if there is interest. Here is the first installment ... from this year's tournament ... a very special event! I have the privilege of posting this time while the Lapic family is traveling, celebrating and unwinding! But Debra will be back to field your questions if you have any.Thank you, Debra! The pix and captions are classic!National Finals.....Whitney Lapic, Berks County, PA and Penelope Bauer, Allegheny County, PA The traditional kiss 2009 National Marble Champions....Ricky Brode, Cumberland, MD and Whitney Lapic, Berks County, PA Whitney shooting during National finals Lining up a shot Last years National Champs crowning the new champs Me crowning my daughter.....a very proud moment Mibsters with attitude, lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 The most adorable prequel ... Whitney was destined to be a National Marbles Champion ....Whitney practicing her winning moment.....12 years before it was needed, lol Whitney's first National Marbles Tournament, just learning to shoot. Trying to take her first shot at 9 months..........those are itty bitty knee pads!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsMopar 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 Too kewl!! Congratulations to the winners!The baby pictures are just adorable!I wouldn't even know where to start or what to do. How do you find kids who'd want to learn when you don't even know how to play? I think it's great kids are doing this rather than being couch potatoes. Thanks for sharing. :-) Felicia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 Ditto Felicia! Maybe more of us collectors need to learn how to play! Time to start doing thumb exercises. One time I asked my husband if he would play with me. He said suuurrrre, if I could find some marbles I wouldn't mind getting dinged up.I did finally put together a jar of marbles like that! exactly with the idea of playing! But I never followed through.Maybe I'll go do some target practice now! LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarbleKeeper 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2012 Last week, (June 22) I was honored to have my book, presented to eleven-year-old Logan Mayberry of Clay County, Tenn., and 13-year-old Caleb Isaacson of Gunnison, Colo. (I was not able to post a picture, so click on www.marblekeeper.com)..the winners of the 89th Annual National Marbles Tournament, in Wildwood, NJ. Among marble players this annual event is like going to the Olympics. Boys and girls, ages eight to fourteen, practice all year to compete for five days in Wildwood (Atlantic City), New Jersey. At the Thursday evening banquet a King and Queen are crowned. The grand prize for each (boy & girl) winner is a $2,000 scholarship, a trophy and a copy of my new book, Collecting Marbles: A Beginner's Guide, by Richard Maxwell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speed Racer 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Very cool! Thank you Steph and Debra. Is that new (Maxwell) book worth checking out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 First I heard of it. But I didn't mind 'em bumping this thread so I didn't say nuthin' one way or t'other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatmacscott 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Rich's book is a good reference for new collectors. He has used lots of resources as references. I am primarily a handmade collect and I learned a few things about machine mades when I read it. I will stay with the hand mades :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psia-antique 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Rich's book was unveiled at Moon Marbles (Kansas City Show) in March. It is available on eBay and from Rich. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
