"Serious about darts
New league catching on
Wednesday, Nov 22, 2006
By MARQUES PHILLIPS
Observer-Dispatch
mjphillips@utica.gannett.com
DEERFIELD - The 12 North Sports Bar is cultivating a subculture of dart-throwers.
Of course, the members of its darts league may share pitchers of beer and scarf down hot wings before competing in the shadow of the 12-foot projection screen playing the Monday Night Football game, but they're serious about their sport.
'Just like anything else, it takes a lot of practice,' Steve Pfleuger said. 'I have boards at home, in my garage, and we play about four nights a week.'
Pfleuger and teammate Wayne Bloss have both competed professionally and are thus far undefeated in the 12 North Darts League. Although a man holding a beer in the background promises that's about to change.
'They can't touch us,' Pfleuger assured.
The 12 North Darts League, in its inaugural year, is part of bar co-owner Ray Romanus' idea of building a 'real' sports bar where patrons can play as well as watch sports.
'Darts is a sport, why not?' Romanus said. 'We're a true sports bar.'
Dan Bowman, who has run darts leagues in the area for 25 years, organized 12 North league. He also competes.
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