Sports Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Appalachian History

Tossing the caber

Scottish heavy athletics events include stone putt, hammer throw, sheaf toss, weight over bar, weight for distance, & caber toss.

On June 29th of 1899, the boxing match that led to a ban of prize fighting in West Virginia got underway at Fries Park in Parkersburg, WV.

Middlesboro Country Club’s golf course is the oldest continuously played course in the United States, the second oldest course in the nation.

On April 2, 1931, world famous New York Yankees sluggers Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were struck out by a 17 year old female pitcher.

Uncle Garnet decided that they needed some entertainment for their guests at the Fairyland Inn. He came up with the idea of miniature golf.

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