Darters get a lot more to aim at - The Boston Globe
By Johnny Diaz, Globe Staff | February 28, 2006
Charlie Fleming drove 230 miles from Boston to Fairfield, N.J., one recent Saturday and gave it his all. He stepped to the line, focused, and flicked his wrist. His target: qualifying in a regional tournament to become a finalist at the inaugural World Series of Darts at the Mohegan Sun casino in May.
That's right: the World Series of Darts, a weekend-long competition inspired by the phenomenal success of televised poker tournaments. Die-hard darters in Boston and around the country have been honing their skills at bars and at home for their shot at fame and a top prize of $1 million. ESPN, which is betting that darts will be as popular on television as poker is, will cover the event for an eight-part series to air in July."
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