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City, ND)–North Dakota Horseshoe Pitchers Association held their State tournaments over the last two weekends and Valley City’s Gabels bring home more titles.
 
In State horseshoe doubles action held in Jamestown, Wilbur Gabel and his partner, Carol Peterson from Bismarck, won first place in Class A doubles, defending their State title from a year ago. Wilbur’s grandson, Cameron Gabel (age 12) and his partner, Marty Iwen from McLeod, won first place in Class B doubles.
 
In State singles action held in Fargo, Cameron’s brother, Noah, age 8, won the State Cadet championship for the second time in three years in record setting fashion. His 36.67% ringer average eclipsed the previous State Cadet record of 29%. Cameron took second place in the Junior competition, being narrowly defeated in a playoff for the title. Wilbur placed 3rd in the elder class.