Thursday, October 13, 2005

Like the 'McCoys' - "Hang on Sloopy"

That was the refrain of the 1965 one hit wonder reverberating in Titan's head as he began the Southern Senior's Tour. Again TennisTitan was matched against the venerable Jim 'CC Flash' Stephens at the courts in Blue Crab Key. And again, their match was one that could have gone either way. This donnybrook wasn't decided until the last ball was served as 'Flash' mounted another comeback in the thirteenth and decding game. "Gentleman Jim' rallied from 1-6 down in the breaker to get back on his service (4-6) before hitting errantly into the net, drawing a big sigh of relief from the Titan. 'CC' had rallied from 1-3 and 4-5 down in games within the set to take a 6-5 lead going into his final service game. Naturally, Titan broke back forcing the breaker (7-6)(4). 'CC,' just getting back into the swing of things after a five month layoff from singles competition, declined an opportunity for a second set. He assured Titan as he left the fabled BCK complex, "Titan. I'll be back Saturday morning, brush up on the Drifters hit from 196o... "Save the Last Dance For Me!"

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