The Hunter's Horn April, 1975 Page Eight The All American Classic The All American Running Hound Classic Field trial was run February 2-7, 1975 with headquarters at beautiful Huxley Bay Marina near Center, Texas. On Saturday, February 1, hunters began to arrive from sixteen states which were represented at the trial, some from as far away as California, Washington and Michigan. President James Burke, Jr. was on hand to greet everyone with his usual smile and that Texas "Welcome Pardner." Sunday we were all set, ready to register members and hounds, assisted by three lovely ladies, Mrs. Jacob, Mrs. Bray and Mrs. Johnson. Sunday evening the membership banquet and business meeting was held at Huxley Bay Marina with approximately 150 in attendance, where a delicious fish and hush puppy dinner was served as compliments of the association. This was well organized and conducted to perfection by president Burke, who introduced several dignitaries from the surrounding community also several presidents from other hunts and the judges. Monday morning the weather was cold and wet from heavy rains the night before but this did not keep a large gallery of hunters and spectators away who were on hand to see 210 fine hunting hounds cast, which included nine field champions. When the hounds were cast within a few minutes the hound music ws in the air from all directions. Good running was enjoyed by everyone and several wolf and fox were seen. Tuesday and Wednesday was no different from Monday except that the hounds began to leave the chase by the way of the judges scratch pad, while others began to pile up scores on the score sheets which brought about much conversation and predictions. On Thursday, the bench show was held, which included the 36 eligible hounds. This was judged by the very capable Sonny Jacob assisted by his lovely wife as ringmistress. Eakin's Kate was crowned bench champion, owned by Raymond Beckwith from Lexingtno, Miss. Friday the 36 eligible hounds were cast. All eyes were on them, judges riding hard on them watching closely with every effort to select a real champion. At 4:00 p.m. the score sheet was posted and J's Flying Jitterbug, owned by J. L. Jordon of Liberty, Miss., was crowned All American Champion and truly so because this fine hound piled up a total score of 735 points during the hunt. Field Trial: HGA: 1. J's Flying Jitterbug (Hot Shot Kennedy ex J's Flying Crickett) J. L. Jordan, Liberty Miss (3rd hunting; 2nd Trailing; 1st S&D; 1st Endurance) 2. Fancy (Bub Tatum ex Josephine W. H. Tatum Sr., Ripley, Miss (2nd Hunting; 1st Trailing; 8th S&D; 3rd Endurance) 3. Eakin's Kate (Grassey Valley Briery ex May's Skipper) Raymond Beckwith, Lexington, Miss (1st Hunting; 10th Trailing; 2nd S&D; 2nd Endurance) 4. Goins' Brown Gal (Garner's Ronnie ex Lindy V.) Harold Goins, DeRitter, La (7th Trailing; 6th s&d; 5th Endurance) 5. Kennedy's Hi-Cloud (Kennedy's Big Red ex Betty) Kennedy Bros., Red Bay, Ala (4th S&D; 4th endurance) 6. Show Boat Pickett (Quarter Back Pickett R. ex Ruth J.) Glenn Thompson, Milton, Fla 4th Hunting; 6th Trailing) 7. Betty Horton (Yazoo Kelly Hornet ex Yazoo Roxie Jo) Charley Horton, Leary, Tex 7th Hunting; 9th S&d; 6th endurance) 8. Kim's Case (Yazoo Kelly Hornet ex Ginger L. W.) Harold A Vaughan, Wheatley, Ark 8th Trailing; 7th s&d; 7th endurance) 9. Allison's Hub (Yazoo Dick ex Yazoo Four Roses) Don Allison, Charleston, Miss (3rd trailing; 9th endurance) 10. Simon (Turner's Smoky ex Jean) Bob Taylor, Mokane, Mo (5th s&d; 8th endurance) Combination: J's Flying Jitterbug Best in Show: Eakin's Kate |
| 1st Place - #75 J's Jitterbug, 2nd Place -#123 Fancy, 3rd Place #23 Eakin's Kate & 4th Place Goin's Brown Gal (click on pictures to make larger!) |