Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #9 [255]
In "Part 9" of this winter sports adventure, the Ski Club from St. John's arrives at a snowy resort just as a high-stakes contest begins. Red Jones, a renowned sports commentator, has taken a personal interest in young Buddy Winkel, going to great lengths to ensure his victory—only to see his confidence tested when Dick sets a new course record. With Red on television insisting the timer was faulty and daring to eat his raccoon cap if Buddy doesn’t win, the pressure mounts in this tense, character-driven moment. Written by Max Pine and illustrated by Fran Matera, with a dynamic cover by Frank Borth, this 1959 issue captures the thrill and drama of competition with a touch of old-school sportsmanship.
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During Winter vacation, the Ski Club from St.John's arrives at a resort, where a ski contest is about to start. Red Jones, a famous sports commentator, has taken Buddy Winkel under his wing and does all he can for the boy to win. Buddy runs 6 seconds over the course record and Red announces that nobody else will be able to beat him. When Dick sets a new course record during his run, Red goes on television to downplay it and claims that the electric timer was wrong. He goes out on a limb to claim that Buddy will win, or he'll eat his racoon cap.
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