Location: Memphis, TN
GoldenPalace.net continued its pursuit of eating perfection on July 3 in Memphis, TN. The Beale Street Merchants Association, together with Citadel Communications hosted the first BBQ Rib Eating contest of the summer season. With many of the top-twenty eaters away in Coney Island, this contest turned into a proving ground for up-and-comers in the sport.
Dale Boone downed 2.93 pounds of rib meat in eight minutes. Bubba Yarbrough placed second with 2.5 pounds and the Legend came in third with 1.75 pounds.