Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #9 [255]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
When Hahti the elephant goes wild after Frumson Wooters’ sudden disappearance, the circus crew scrambles to track him down—only to find the real troublemakers in a stolen tractor. As Hahti charges toward Blackie Salter and Gunboat Slade, the chase takes a shocking turn when Frumson suddenly emerges from the river, weighed down by something heavy.
In the snowy heart of Winter vacation, the St. John’s Ski Club arrives at a bustling resort just as a high-stakes ski contest begins. Red Jones, a famed sports commentator, has taken a personal interest in young Buddy Winkel, pushing him to victory with unwavering belief—until Dick’s surprising run shatters the record. With Red’s reputation on the line, he defiantly claims the timer was faulty, betting his raccoon cap on Buddy’s triumph.
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