# Match Record: 2026 Murphy NC Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: Combined (3.5 & 4.5) Age: (70+) (2026-06-05)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 15:32:02
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8431721097
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-05
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Murphy NC Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: Combined (3.5 & 4.5) Age: (70+)
- **Location:** Murphy, NC (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5762-laurel-armory-anderson-murphy-community-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Harry Hearne** (Player ID: 8WKJ4M) - Rating: 3.600, Location: Murphy, NC, US
- **James Ackerly** (Player ID: 8DYKZM) - Rating: 3.137, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Wayne Spong** (Player ID: D5470L) - Rating: 3.615, Location: N/A
- **Michael Schiffer** (Player ID: 3V2ZYJ) - Rating: 3.773, Location: N/A

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