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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)
Nearly 600 youngsters signed up for this season of youth baseball sports through the BSA. The group celebrated with awards this past week and introduction of all its teams. See all the awards and photos from the night in the mid-week Bowie News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
The 2024 Summer Olympics is just a few weeks away taking place in Paris. The opening ceremonies will be July 26 and are planned to be unique as they take place along the Seine River that flows through Paris. Thomas Bach prepared this op-ed to welcome the world to Paris.
By Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is only days away. The excitement gripping this nation is palpable.
As this unique festival of sport draws closer, we all are feeling that France and the French people are ready to welcome the world’s best athletes with the hospitality and passion for sport for which they are famous all around the world.
Already millions of people have greeted the Olympic flame on its journey around France with a huge wave of enthusiasm. All of us are looking forward to an unforgettable celebration of Olympic sport and French culture in the coming weeks.
Read the full story in the mid-week sports in your Bowie News.
Saint Jo’s Firecracker 5K welcomed 100 runners for its 16th year on July 4th.
According to runsignup.com, Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K saw 100 runners of all ages register to kick off in downtown Saint Jo.
Brayden Willett, 14, Nocona, was the top male finisher with a time of 19:02.6. Sarah Rainey, 35, Saint Jo, was the top female finisher with 21:47.1.
In the male nine and under division, I. Miller, nine, Muenster, repeated his first place win from 2023 with at time of 34:52.8. E. Thomas, eight, no town listed, also repeated her win with a time of 31:58.5.
Emry Raney-Cavnar, 14, Ardmore, OK, won the male 10-14 group and E. Christensen, 11, Decatur, took the female race. In the male 15-19 division Luke Gehrig, 17, Muenster, won, while Sophia Christensen, 15, Decatur, took the ladies’ title.
See all the results and more photos in the weekend Bowie News.
Special appreciation to Jennifer Gaston Panther Photography for use of her photos.
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