# Match Record: Erie Canal Winter Championship - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-01-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:47:00
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5918588784
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Erie Canal Winter Championship - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Syracuse, NY (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5574-syracuse-indoor-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 6-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.61)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michael Dailey** (DUPR ID: 1R9XGM) - Rating: 3.618, Location: N/A
- **Danny Smith** (DUPR ID: XJR27X) - Rating: 3.525, Location: Vestal, NY, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **David Mecca** (DUPR ID: 2ZNMN9) - Rating: 3.573, Location: N/A
- **Sal Mecca** (DUPR ID: 4ZOZN6) - Rating: 3.740, Location: Middletown, NY, US

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