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Armwrestling tradition marks 48 years of thrills
WHITING’S TJ ASHLEY, age 9, wears a fierce expression as he battles an opponent in the right-handed Boys’ Age 9-10 division at the Addison County Fair and Field Days armwrestling tournament on Friday, Aug. 1.
Independent photo/Steve James
August 7, 2025
NEW HAVEN — Armwrestling celebrated its 48th year at the Addison County Fair and Field Days on Friday, Aug. 1, drawing nearly 200 competitors from across the Northeast and reaffirming its status as one of the longest-running tournaments in the country. …
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