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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1985
Page
15
Richard Belcher, a 19 year old Destin youth, earned a bronze medal in heavyweight wrestling at the International Latin American Wrestling Tournament in Mexico City. His father said he was slated for the World Games for the Deaf before a Russian boycott reduced competitors.
American Legion Post 296 hosted a Tuesday night open dart tournament with 16 shooters. Lori Perretta won first place, Ken Hudson second, and Steve Satchwell third. Darts are open to the public at the Legion Hall on Main Street, with shooting starting at 7 30 p.m.
Manning McPhillips of Ruston Louisiana landed a 745 pound Blue Marlin, the event's largest and second largest in state history, aboard Huntress. Drayton Pruitt followed with a 597 pound Marlin aboard Makaira, while other divisions saw wins by Kristian Chapman, Greg Johnson, and Bill Sybers. The meet produced six records, $145000 in prizes, and organizers expect purses near $250000 in 1986 as captains foresee a 1000 pound Blue Marlin season finale.
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