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1948 World Champions
Of the National Celebration, Shelbyville, TN

September 1 ~ 4

A first for the Big Show as it was now located at the current home of the National Celebration grounds.

Judges:

• J. French Brantley, Manchester, TN

• H.O. Davis, Montgomery, AL

• Ed S. Ezell, Chapel Hill, TN

• T. Martin Goodrich, Nashville, TN

• Dr. Porter R. Rodgers, Searcy, AR

• J.B. Smith, Stanleytown, VA

• John W. Taylor, Eagleville, TN

World Grand Champion

Merry Go Boy

Ridden by: Winston Wiser
Owner: C.C. Turner, Broadway, VA

2. Merry Wilson - Owner: R.J. & J.M Cunningham, Zelienople, PA

3. Melody's Heir

4. Maid Of Cotton

5. Merry Lil's Skipper

6. Maude Miller

7. Glorious Black Allen

8. Judy Frost

9. Fancy Love

10. Allen's Headlight

Model At Halter

1. Billie Wilson - Owner: Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Eaton, Phoenix, AZ

2. Merry Paulette - Owner: E.G. Moore

3. Fancy Lone - Owner: Mrs. Martha Priester

4. Queen Of Melody - Owner: E. E. Chapman

2YO, Stallions/Geldings

1. Wilson's Atomic - Owner: Maddux & Everett

2. Skipper Son Midnight - Owner: B.A. Skipper, Jr.

3. Lou's Black Wilson - Owner: H.F. Klosterman

4. Florida Ace - Owner: Florida Queen Cigars

2YO Mare

1. Duncan's Mystery Maid - Owner: W.M. Duncan, Inverness, MS

2. Gay Man Gray - Owner: Frank Metcalf

3. Miss Dimples - Owner: Noble Dick

4. Society Belle - Owner: Lewis T. Bowles

3YO & Under, Owner/Amateur

1. Miss Mau Gray - Owner: Dr. N.B. Hardeman

2. The Warrior - Owner: Lanier Frantz

3. Dollie's Lucky Lady - Owner: Mrs. Frank Lindsay

4. Miss Red Head - Owner: Billy Liles

3YO Mares

1. Societys Sensation - Owner: Steve Hill & Duncan

2. Whiz - Owner: C.S. Prather, Advance, MO

3. Glamour Girl Wilson - Owner: Dr. Harry L. Jackson

4. Gravel Gertie Allen - Owner: Oakwood Acres

3YO Stallions

1. Old Glory's Big Man - Owner: Fla. Queen Cigars, FL

2. The Warrior - Owner: Lanier Frantz

3. Midnight Rambler - Owner: T.A. Carter

4. The Jeep - Owner: D.A. Warren

4YO & Over, Stallions

1. Merry Go Boy - Owner: C.C. Turner

2. Melody's Heir - Owner: Oakwood Acres Stables

3. Locke's Cotton Ginner - Owner: Arnold Walking Horse Farm, IN

4. Allen's Head Light - Owner: Dr. L.V. Stabler

4YO & Over, Mares

1. Merry Wilson - Owner: C. & S. Coal & Clay Co., PA

2. Maid Of Cotton - Owner: Dr. N.B. Hardeman

3. Merry Lil Skipper - Owner: B.A. Skipper, Jr.

4. Lady Sensation - Owner: Knial Kissee

Junior Championship

1. Old Glory's Big Man - Owner: Fla. Queen Cigars, FL

2. Societys Sensation - Owner: W.M. Duncan

3. Whiz

4. Atomic Lady

5. Glamour Girl

6. Midnight Rambler

7. Signal Light

8. Sadie Hawkin Skipper

Stallion, Championship

1. Locke's Cotton Ginner - Owner: Arnold Walking Horse Farm, IN

2. Time Record - Owner: J.T. Kathoway

3. David Copperfield - Owner: Della Luchenback

4. Allen's Head Light - Owner: Dr. L.V. Stabler

4Yo & Over, Owner/Amateur

1. Wilson Merry Boy - Owner: Dr. Moir S. Martin, NC

2. Judy Frost - Owner: Shuptrine Stables

3. Nita Wilson - Owner: Florida Queen Cigars

4. Glorious Black Allen - Owner: E.L. Burgess

Lady Riders, Mare/Gelding

1. Judy Frost - Owner: Celia Shuptrine

2. Nita Wilson - Owner: Florida Queen Cigars

3. Ace's Sunrise - Owner: H.H. Wilkinson

4. Strolling Jim - Owner: Olive Carothers

Amateur Riders, 50 Years & Older

1. Wilson's Merry Boy - Owner/Rider: Dr. Moir S. Martin, NC

2. Little Midnight

3. Strolling Merry Bird

4. Glorious Black Allen

Walking Pony Championship

1. Merry Mans Souvenir - Rider Bobby Wiser

2. Little Man

3. Woody Woodpecker

4. Rose Night

5. Noe News

1948 Breeder Champions

1948 Futurity Champions

1949 Champions

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Photo Credits:
Bill Humphreys
Robert C. Holt Jr.