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Midwestern Karate Tourney In Wichita This SaturdayThe First Annual Midwestern Invitational Karate Tournament will be held on July 21,1973 in Wichita’s Century II* W 'Convention Hall. This tournament will be the largest held in the Midwest and will launchan annual event of Karate competition, combined with entertainment by top Karatedemonstrators.Black Belts from all parts of the United States will compete for coveted trophies There will be a cash prize of $200 to the Karate School who has the largest number of students scoring wins. A total of 53 trophies will be awarded to competitors in Black Belt, Intermediate and Pee Wee Divisions — a total of $5,000 inprizes.Mr. Daniel K. Pai, 8th Degree Black Belt and one of the top Karate showmen in the nation, will perform various forms ofhis art including a spectaculardemonstration previously on national television. Mr. Pai will break 1,000 lbs. of ice with his hand in Wichita, as he has donein Madison Square Garden. Other top Karate experts will perform unbelieveable feats and special surprise guests will top off the program. Presenting trophies to winners will he the Honorary Tournament Queen, Miss Margaret (Mogie) Langston, Former Miss Wichita (1972) and other Miss W'ichita Finalists.Competitors w ill be classified for matches starting at 8 a.m. Matches begin at 10 a m Finals for Intermediate Belts and Pee Wees begin at 6 p.m. with presentation of trophies immediately following, Black Belt finals and show begins at 8 p.mThroughout the day, spectators may visit display booths of equipment and other items relating to the education and edification of the sport.Higgins MachMachine Work - WeldingSteelWalnut2161
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Wellington Daily News
Wellington, Kansas, US
Wed, Jul 18, 1973
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