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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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A 30-mile dog sled race from White Mountain to Golovin on Feb. 6 drew teams from nearby villages in the Norton Bay and Sound region. Willie Takak from Shaktoolik won in 2:33:02, breaking last year's record, with nine other teams finishing.
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By HARRY GARFIELD
Here is a news item of interest to Dog Mushers and followers of Dog Racing. A race was held on Feb. 6, and it drew quite a few racers from the outlying villages, mostly from Norton Bay and Sound region. There were 14 teams running the 30-mile course from White Mountain to Golovin, round-trip, non-stop. Nineteen teams came from the other villages, ten of them participating in the Race. The total of dogs of the visitors were 177.
The running time of last year, 3 hours, 8 minutes. 27 seconds. was broken by ten race teams.
Here are the results:
First -- Willie Takak. Shaktoolik, time. 2:33.02: second- Charles Auliye, Elim, 2:43.02; third - Aaron Simon, White Mt., 2:43.37; fourth -- Kenneth Dewey, Koyuk, 2:43.55; Consolation -- Thomas R. Brown, White Mt., 3:46.31.
Other teams in the race: Clarence Saccheus, Elim: John Rock. Koyuk; Nathan Nagaruk, Elim; Edison Okitkon, Solomon; Steven Agloinga, White Mt.; Alfred Adams, Koyuk; Herbert James Jr., White Mt.; Ralph Willoya, Golovin; Lincoln Moore, Elim.
Next year is planned to be a bigger and better race. and there will be more Dog Mushers from other participating villages.
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White Mountain To Golovin, Norton Bay And Sound Region
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Feb. 6
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A 30-mile round-trip dog sled race from White Mountain to Golovin attracted 10 participating teams from villages including Shaktoolik, Elim, White Mt., Koyuk, and Solomon. Willie Takak won in 2:33:02, breaking last year's record of 3:08:27, with other finishers including Charles Auliye, Aaron Simon, and Kenneth Dewey. A larger race is planned for next year.