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Pie Eating Contest At Northside Playground, July 1970 Photographer: Cecil Lockard

Pie Eating Contest At Northside Playground, July 1970 image
Year:
1970
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 22, 1970
Caption:
Pie doesn't taste too good in the nose but (left to right) Brent Chrite, Richard Franklin, Lisa Franklin, Steve O'Neal and Leon McEwen don't seem to mind too much, especially after seeing how amusing each other looks. The pie-eating contest was held yesterday at Northside Playground.

Angell Students Participate in Watermelon Eating Contest, July 1955

Angell Students Participate in Watermelon Eating Contest, July 1955 image
Year:
1955
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 22, 1955
Caption:
THE RACE IS ON: Two contestants at the Angell School playground chew their way through a wet track in watermelon eating contest held yesterday as part of the summer recreation program. Gerald Krausse, 5, of 1702 Geddes Rd. is competing with Sally Bates, 12, of 1828 Vinewood Blvd. To make the job more difficult, the youngsters have their hands tied behind their backs.

James Jones, 11, winner of the Bubble Gum blowing contest, at Summit St. playground, July 1954

James Jones, 11, winner of the Bubble Gum blowing contest, at Summit St. playground, July 1954 image
Year:
1954
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 29, 1954
Caption:
James Jones, 11, of 125 Beakes St., was declared champion bubble gum blower yesterday at the Summit St. Playground, and this was his title-winning blow. Left, at the start; center, peak of performance; and right, the inevitable gum-on-face aftermath of such a prodigious effort.