Oldtimers tournament a time to catch up with old friends, former foes

Last weekend a lot of attention was fixated on tournaments.

First was the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. So much excitement, so much hype in the lead-up.

Then so much devastation and depression for many when local favorite Gonzaga – the nation’s No. 1 ranked team and the West’s No.1 seeded team – first tripped over the curb a week ago be barely beating an upstart Southern University team.

And after the Bulldogs completely “zagged it” Saturday against Wichita State, those who did not hurl themselves off the nearest cliff or high bridge were left to find other diversions to fend off their dep...