Not quite "State of the Union" but..

"Walt, no charge for this V. A. treatment" boomed the 'bombastic bloviator' at the conclusion of their hard fought [7-6 (3)] victory in today's finale at Blue Crab Key. TennisTitan had wisely elected to pair with Walt "Show Me" Klein in the third set. The 'immobile minotaur' needed all the help he could get to eke out his second victory of the morning. 'Coach' Klein proved up to the task, if only barely. "Titan is a lot to carry," preened the man from Missouri to opponents Ed 'call me Fast Eddie' Lubejko and Jim 'Royalty' Cherfoli. a newbie to BCK play. The 'bloated behemoth's energy had dropped as 'Fast Eddie's improved and 'Royalty' regained first set form. TT/'Royalty' had pummeled 'Show Me'/'Fast Eddie' (6-1) in the opener. Titan played his strongest set in a losing effort (4-6) with 'Fast Eddie' against the superior fire power offered by the tandem of 'Show Me'/'Royalty' in set two. As the foursome met at net Jim opined, "Titan, I said I live at the Royal Tee Country Club - only my wife is 'royalty' in my house." Lubejko chimed in, "Titan, no more of this 'Slow Eddie' sobriquet for me. I am as good looking as Paul Newman, so call me 'Fast Eddie' like in his movie 'The Hustler." 'Coach' Klein inquired, "Yonkers Yakker, what's this VA stuff?" To wit Tennis Titan quipped as the boys headed for their cars, 'Coach, today I Showed YOU. V.A. simply means 'victory assured' when Titan is at your side." (Pictures to be posted from NY)