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Politicians Enter Oldest Oklahoma Cowchip Contest
Beaver Oklahoma hosts the annual cowchip throwing contest with Gov. David Hall planned to throw the first chip. Politicians compete for longest toss with Harold Smith of Forgan holder at 1619 feet in 1972 for the open class. Dewey Bartlett’s 138 foot political class record stands from last year. Patty Bruce of Beaver holds the female record at 99 feet.
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Beaver
Okla
UPI
Oklahoma
David Hall
Willig Landsen
Herald Democrat
Bud
Landsen
Harold Smith
Forgan
Dewey Bartlett
R-Okla
Patty Bruce