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Old Stoneface - My Autobiography

Author: John Lowe

Publisher: Kings Road Publishing

Published: 2009-06-08

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1844547574

John Lowe is one of Britain's greatest-ever darts champions. In a career spanning three decades, John and his fellow players have transformed the traditional pub game of darts into a successful, professional sport with legions of fans and big money prizes. Even in the face of the greatest challenges, "Old Stoneface," as John is known, became an indomitable force in the darts world. With every major darts accolade under his belt, his name has gone down in the history of the game. This is his revealing autobiography. Filled with tales from all of the major matches and tournaments, his thoughts on his big name opponents, and an insight into the life and thoughts behind the "stoneface," this book is a must read for all sports fans.

Old Stoneface - My Autobiography

Author: John Lowe

Publisher: Kings Road Publishing

Published: 2009-06-08

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1782195718

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Since the age of twenty-one, darts has been my life - and what a life!'John Lowe is one of Britain's greatest ever darts champions. Unruffled on the oche, even in the face of the greatest challenges, 'Old Stoneface', as John is known, became an indomitable force in the darts world. With every major darts accolade under his belt, his name has gone down in the history of the game.It was fate that kick-started John's career in the sport when, one evening, he was asked to take someone's place during a match. Had it not been for this, John would have followed his father down the mine and led quite a different life.In this fascinating book, John speaks candidly of his two marriages, the glamour and the strain brough about by jetting around the world to play in tournaments, as well as tales from all the major matches and what he really thinks about his big-name opponents. A must-read for any sports fan.'A must-read for darts fans' - Sid Waddell'Priceless stuff.' - Andrew Baker, Daily Telegraph'John lifts the lid off darts...something that no other darts player has dared to do thus far.' - Darts World magazine

The Ultimate Book of Darts

Author: Anne Kramer

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-09-13

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1626365261

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Share in the euphoria that comes of the “kill shot” by learning the skills and techniques required to play a great game of darts. From the history of the sport to choosing the right type of equipment, The Ultimate Book of Darts is written in an accessible style that is perfect for both novices and seasoned professionals. Dart throwing is now a global phenomenon with new players emerging every day. This amazing sport demands remarkable precision and an agile mind from its competitors. Learn the rules for playing team games and tips for improving your score and ability for more advanced competitions. Author Anne Kramer focuses on the mechanics of dart throwing by discussing the pros and cons of various stances, such as toes square to the line versus one foot behind the other. This guide emphasizes good form over accuracy. If you develop good form, the accuracy will follow. Aside from mechanics this book also discusses the necessary equipment from types of darts to board materials, dimensions, and mounting. Whether you’re an expert marksman who competes in a pub league or a guy who just enjoys throwing sharp objects, this is the go-to guide to a longstanding and fun tradition.

UK Darts tournament results

Author: Nigel Boeg

Publisher: BookRix

Published: 2019-05-11

Total Pages: 960

ISBN-13: 3748703562

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This book provides details of the dart tournament results within the UK. The tournaments are located in England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Besides tournament results, there are useful links to various dart websites for County darts, links to country's dart associations, dart manufacturers and a bibiliography of books and magazines published on darts.