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Challenge of the Yukon: The Dog Team Race

Challenge of the Yukon · May 8, 1945 · 14 min · 2,184 words

The transcript of “The Dog Team Race”, an episode of Challenge of the Yukon first broadcast May 8, 1945. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Thanksgiving Radio plays Challenge of the Yukon free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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The Challenge of the Yukon! Underdog King swiftest and strongest of Eskimo lead dogs blazes the trail through storm and snow for Sergeant Preston as he meets the Challenge of the Yukon! Sergeant Preston was typical of the small band of Northwest-Motted Police who preserved law and order in the new Northwest country with a greed for wealth and power led to frequent violence and bloodshed.

But in spite of the odds against them, Sergeant Preston and his wonder dog king met that challenge, and justice ruled triumphant. One of the biggest events of the Yukon was the annual dog team race.

Each year, the finest teams in the North country were brought to Eagle City for the event, and the honor of having the finest dog team in the territory was coveted more than the $500 in prize money.

It was the night before the big race when everybody gathered in the Gold Bar Cafe to discover. to discuss John Burnett, sat with old customer and Pete Wilkie. John's team was a big favorite. Well, there's only one team around here that could be yours. John, provide him that was in the race, and that's

Sergeant Preston. Here, John, that he, Dog, his king, would sure make bad competition. Well, I don't have to worry. Preston, Chad, race. He ain't had permission from headquarters. Say that Dawson's city team ain't bad. Yeah, I'd like to know over today. Can't hold a candle, am I?

My dogs are bigger my lead dog smarter. You can't always tell by looking at him John They may fool you when it comes to work out. Oh smart money is on your team here Hey, Sergeant Preston now look at that dog is ain't he the beauty?

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