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59th annual state domino tournament Sunday in Hallettsville

Nearly 300 players expected for domino tournament

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  • Sonny Long •
  • Originally published January 22, 2009 at 12:01 a.m., updated January 22, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.

HALLETTSVILLE - For the 59th time, domino players from across Texas will gather for the annual state championship domino tournament Sunday at the Knights of Columbus hall.

"We are expecting about 270 players," said Kenneth Henneke, a member of the Knights of Columbus who helps publicize the event. "About 25 years ago we had our peak participation when we had almost 400 players."

Henneke said the event began in 1951 and "back then there was no television and no computers. A lot of people played dominos. It was big."

These days, dominos remains popular and teams of two will compete for cash prizes for the top five teams as well as the title of Texas state champion. The tournament is double elimination.

Registration runs from 7 to 9 a.m. at the hall, 321 U.S. Highway 77 S., and is $15 for individuals or $30 per team.

A Domino Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Inductees this year include Dickie Henneke of Hallettsville and Paul Kendrick of Nacogdoches.

Tournament play begins at 9 a.m. and a barbecue dinner will be served at noon or after two rounds of play. The public is invited to eat for $7 for plates-to-go. Short orders and refreshments will also be sold throughout the tournament.

  • IF YOU GO

    WHAT: Texas State Championship Domino Tournament

    WHEN: 9 a.m., Sunday

    WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 321 U.S. Highway 77 S., Hallettsville

    COST: No admission fee for public to watch tournament

    CONTACT: 361-798-3963/361-798-2311

    WILD GAME SUPPER FRIDAY NIGHT

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    • IF YOU GO

    WHAT: Texas State Championship Domino Tournament

    WHEN: 9 a.m., Sunday

    WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 321 U.S. Highway 77 S., Hallettsville

    COST: No admission fee for public to watch tournament

    CONTACT: 361-798-3963/361-798-2311

    WILD GAME SUPPER FRIDAY NIGHT

    HALLETTSVILLE - If you'd like to feast on a little deer, wild hog, squirrel, dove, duck or other wild game, the annual Knights of Columbus wild game supper is Friday.

    In addition to those dishes, duck gumbo, Lavaca County sausage, and pinto beans will be prepared by Richard Henke and his group of top Lavaca County country chefs.

    While enjoying the meal, visitors can take advantage of the Big 125 gun drawing. More than $35,000 worth of guns and a Honda 4-wheeler are the top prizes. Only 125 tickets will be sold at $100 each. Tickets are available at Hoffer's Drive-In Grocery, Morton's Drive-In Grocery, or Rainosek's True Value.

    And there's more.

    The Big Buck Contest results will be announced, including divisions from Lavaca County, statewide, youth division and South Texas.

    Admission to the Knights of Columbus Hall, 321 U.S. Highway 77 S., is $10 and includes the supper. Doors open at 5 p.m.



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