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Issue: 1987 September - Vol 13 Num 9

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13. NO 9
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On Target: Darts in
a League All By
Themselves
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Organizing Leagues
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After reading in the previous story what is
available to operators when they decide to
become active in a league program, continue
reading more about darts from the oper.ttors
point of view. This story is about operators who
have been successful with leagues and highl}
recommend them to other operators. It's not
just for large operators--it can be advantageous
for any operator willi ng to devote some time
and effort.
Air Hot:key is Alive
and Well.
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Ten yea rs ago, air hockey w.ts proclaimed a
casualty of a technologically advancing industry.
Today, players arc once again finding
satisfaction in the sport. Find out why the game
is making a strong comeback.
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SEPTEMBER,
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DEPARTMENTS
League programs are special tools operator~ can
use to win the loyalty of loC'.ttions and dart
players. lkcoming involved in a league program
allows operators to broaden their player base
and collect extra income. Loc.t ti o n ~ are happy
beC'.tusc they benefit, too. In this article, Roger
Sharpe outlines what is available from the major
dart manufactu rer~ and AMOA.
to Win Loc:ations
INDUSTRY
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IPEIITIIS TALK
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MISIC CIIITS
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TEl YEllS ICI
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CIMPAIY PIIFILE
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FIIIK'S CIIIKS
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On the cover: R o m ~ tar president Mr. Yasuki and
vice president Rene Lope7 stop the production
line long enough to shO\\ our readers Romstar\
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