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STORM CENTER: A story about Three Bars
There’s been plenty of scuttlebutt lately in Nocona about a horse.
But, it’s just not any horse, it happens to be Three Bars, who is buried at Al McNatt’s place located off United States Highway 82.
Attempts to reach McNatt for this column were unsuccessful.
The scuttlebutt was Three Bars was going to be exhumed and moved to Kentucky to rest beside Man o’ War, another legendary horse.
Based on speaking to others in the know, including Nocona city councilor Bob Ferguson, it is highly unlikely Three Bars will be exhumed to Kentucky.
Recently, however, Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum officials have talked about Three Bars, and possibly moving the horse there.
No decision has been made on that matter, either.
It seems like a big deal to make over a horse. But, you see, Three Bars isn’t just any horse.
Three Bars lived a great life. He was born in Kentucky, raced in the American Southwest, died in Oklahoma and is buried here in Montague County, Texas. He traveled better than most people I know.
The remains of the horse were placed in a metal box constructed by a master welder.
Three Bars died on the morning of April 6, 1968, in Sayre, Okla., which is located near Elk City. He passed away from a heart attack, two days shy of being 28 years old.
The horse was foaled on April 8, 1940, sired by Percentage. Myrtle Dee was the dam. Read more of this column in the weekend Bowie News.
Editor’s Note: The Storm Center column is the expressed written views of sports editor Eric Viccaro and not The Bowie News.
Three Bars, a horse who is buried here in Montague County, produced 29 American Quarter Horse Association champions and four supreme champions. Here’s a cover on him from a national magazine dated June 1968. Click on the image itself for the complete reproduction. (Image courtesy Circledhorses.com)
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
After some coaching time in East Texas, Bret Botard will be the new girl’s basketball coach at Bowie.
Botard said it’s a chance to work with Bowie Athletic Director Tyler Price once again. Price was Botard’s assistant when he coached at Nocona.
“I wanted to get back into the area,” Botard said. “It’s a good community.”
Botard graduated high school in 1995 from Del Valle High School, outside Austin, and went to Texas Tech. He started his coaching career in Lubbock followed by returning to his alma mater where he was an assistant for his high school coach.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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