AGDT 1.1 - Joe Bill Woody - Nov 1987

The South Central Dog Association was formed originally under the direction of Joe Bill Woody. Woody, who some term the "Godfather" of weight pulls for Pit Bulls, built the organizations first rail system.

Woody, who gave up direction of the organization, was followed by Perry Reneau, Ed Hinkle, Phil Sylvester, Tiny Crusen and Gary Athans.

Woody, whom we had the pleasure of meeting in Norman, Oklahoma, told the Times that he was planning to enter the Nationals, November 28th. He said he felt he had some competitive dogs and could enter the event and not be embarrassed.

For many it will be good to see Joe Bill Woody back.

AGDT 1.1 - South Central Champions - Nov 1987

The South Central Dog Association Nationals follow a full year of events, including some key state championships.

Recent events included the Louisiana State Championships held September 13th at Duson, Louisiana.

Conformation Judge, Red Dawson, declared Durbin's Maxie "Best Puppy", Boudreaux's T-Bud "Best of Show", and Hayes' Dusty Dawn "Best of Opposite Sex".

In the Louisiana State Championship Weight Pull, Sugar Babe, pulling at 49 lbs., took "Most Weight Pulled" honors with 4,250 lbs. "Most Weight Per Pound" was claimed by Zachry's Lady In Red. This 39 lb. female pulled 3,450 lbs. in 23 seconds for a ratio of 88.46.

Among the males, Rusty's Radar, pulling at 54 lbs., claimed "Most Weight Pulled" with 4,650 lbs. and "Most Weight Per Pound" with a ratio of 86.11.

At the Oklahoma State Championships, September 26th, in Norman, Oklahoma, Conformation Judge, Cheryl Powell, named Briscoe's Gisha Girl "Best Puppy", Briscoe's Twister "Best of Show", and Briscoe's Gisha Girl "Best of Opposite Sex".

In the Championship Female Weight Pull Eddington's Awesome Kantu, pulling at 68 lbs., took "Most Weight Pulled" honors with a 26.179 pull of 5,300 lbs. In an awesome display of her own the Dream Team's Daisy took "Most Weight Per Pound" with a pull of 3,250 lbs. in 34.597 seconds. Pulling at 34 lbs., Daisy pulled a ratio of 95.59 lbs.

In male competition, Bette's Big Head, pulling at 95 lbs., claimed "Most Weight Pulled" with a pull of 5,300 in 19.086 seconds. "Most Weight Per Pound" went to Rusty's Radar who pulled 4,450 lbs. at 55 lbs. for a ratio of 80.91. Time: 23.811.

AGDT 1.1 - Nationals Set for Ft. Worth - Nov 1987

If you have been looking for an excuse to visit the world's largest honky-tonk-night-club, here it is! The South Central Dog Association Nationals are set for November 28th at the Ft. Worth, Texas Stock Yards right next to Billy Bob's.

Between 100 and 150 dogs are expected for the full-day conformation show and weight pull. Registration is scheduled for 8 till 10 a.m., with the show set to begin at 10:30 a.m.

In a special announcement Gary Athans of the South Central Association revealed that, while the conformation show will be restricted to South Central registered dogs, the weight pull will be open to any Pit Bull Terriers.

The object of the Nationals is to bring out the best, so if you have got a weight pulling American Pit Bull Terrier then you can compete in Ft. Worth November 28th.