FEATURE/Friskies ALPO Canine Frisbee disc Champions Set to Soar at 25th Anniversary World Finals.GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--Aug. 26, 1999-- The Nation's Top Dog/Owner Teams Vie for the Coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. World Champion Title Concluding a thrilling competition season involving thousands of tail-waggers from across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Friskies PetCare Co. Inc. announced the 16 talented dog/owner teams advancing to compete in the Friskies ALPO ALPO Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers ALPO Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (US National Park Service) ALPO Alpha Phi Omega (service fraternity) AlPO Alumino-Phosphate Canine Frisbee(R) disc World Finals. Marking the historic 25th anniversary of the sport of canine frisbee, the World Finals will be held on the Washington Monument Washington Monument, obelisk-shaped tower, 555 ft 5 1-9 in. (169.3 m) high, located on a 106-acre (43-hectare) site at the west end of the Mall, Washington, D.C.; dedicated 1885. grounds in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., attracting international attention and an estimated crowd of more than 15,000. Over the past quarter of a century, the Canine Frisbee(R) disc Championships have grown into a world-renowned competition that highlights the athletic skills and special bond shared between dog and owner. This year, the event celebrates the legendary canine Ashley Whippet Ashley Whippet (c. 1971 – 1985), a Whippet owned by Alex Stein of Ohio, was the first great disc dog and the winner of three Canine Frisbee Disc World Championships. , who 25 years ago catapulted this backyard pastime of "toss and fetch" into an internationally followed sport thanks to his ability to run 40 miles an hour and leap nine feet off the ground to catch a Frisbee(R) disc. The celebrated World Finals, co-sponsored by GIANT Food, is the culmination of more than 145 community-level events, six Regional Finals, and two Open Finals held across the country May-August. Admission is free and spectators will be amazed and entertained as finalists compete for the prestigious World Champion title by performing exciting vaults, mid-air catches, spins, flips and high-speed charges. Judging, conducted by a panel of Canine Frisbee(R) disc experts and former Canine Frisbee(R) disc World Champions, will be based on showmanship, leaping agility, degree of difficulty and execution. The dynamic 16 dog/owner teams competing for the 1999 World Title, listed by region, are: -0- NORTH CENTRAL: Bryan Lamky & Tatiana Warren, Mich. John Casey John Casey may refer to:
tr.v. hoked, hok·ing, hokes Slang To give an impressive but artificial, false, or deceptive quality to: hoked up some phony allegations. & Marley York, Penn. Gail Mirabella & Austin New London, Conn. NORTHWEST: Ken Cooper & Gabby gab·by adj. gab·bi·er, gab·bi·est Slang Tending to talk excessively; garrulous. gab  bi·ness n. Marysville, Wash. Nyle "Swanee" Swainston & Katie Gig Harbor, Wash. SOUTH CENTRAL: Paul West & Super Sport Grapevine, Texas Mark Jennings & Skyler Houston, Texas SOUTHEAST: John Misita & Turbo Parkland, Fla. Lawrence Frederick & Aero Jacksonville, Fla. SOUTHWEST: Ping Latvong & Sassy Anaheim, Calif. Bill Keller & Biggs Pasadena, Calif. EAST OPEN FINAL: Kendall Lemley & Johnny Bellevue, Neb. Mark Miller & Boomer Jacksonville, Fla. WEST OPEN FINAL: Ron Watson & Kimo Euless, Texas Pon Saradeth & Owen Boy Anaheim Hills, Calif. At the conclusion of the final round of competition, the top dog/owner team will be awarded the coveted 1999 World Champion Title and instantly rise to celebrity status among Canine Frisbee(R) disc enthusiasts across the globe. In addition, the World Champion team will take home a year's supply of ALPO(R) Complete dry dog food, ALPO(R) canned dog food and treats, and a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond Savings bond A government bond issued in face value denominations from $50 to $10,000, with local and state tax-free interest and semiannually adjusted interest rates. savings bond A nonmarketable security issued by the U.S. . The first and second runner-up teams will receive $500 and $250 U.S. Savings Bonds, respectively. All World Finalists will receive handsome trophies, custom apparel, deluxe sportbags, and a supply of ALPO(R) canned and dry dog food and treats. Animal lovers can watch the high-flying action on cable television Sunday, Nov. 14, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Animal Planet, "The All Animal Channel." Championship competition and training styles inspired by the famed Ashley Whippet are perpetuated today thanks to the sport's continued sponsorship by Friskies PetCare, makers of ALPO(R) dog food and treats and Mighty Dog(R) dog food. Friskies' nutritional expertise and commitment to enhancing the well being of cats and dogs Cats and Dogs A slang term referring to speculative stocks that have short or suspicious histories for sales, earnings, dividends, etc. Notes: In a bull market analysts will often mention that everything is going up, even the cats and dogs. has enabled the company to develop innovative products with the taste pets like and the nutrition pets need to be healthy, happy and full of life. For more than 65 years, Friskies has manufactured some of America's leading brands of cat and dog foods, including Fancy Feast(R) canned food canned food food sterilized by heat in a closed, durable container such as tin and aluminum cans, flexible aluminum foil and thermoplastic containers including squeeze tubes. Technically, the processes used are highly efficient and used universally. , Friskies(R) canned and dry cat food, ALPO(R) canned dog food, ALPO(R) Complete dry dog food and Mighty Dog(R) canned dog food. For more information, visit www.Friskies.com, the online resource for better pet care. Since its inception 25 years ago, the Canine Frisbee(R) disc Championships have been proud to exclusively feature fastback fast·back n. An automobile designed with a curving downward slope from roof to rear. model Frisbee(R) discs as the official flying disc of competition. FRISBEE(R) is the original brand of flying disc and has been a leader in flying fun for more than 40 years. |
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