Horseshoe pitching has been around for a long time.Early second century Olympian Games in Greece included discus throwing, but those who couldn’t afford a discus took discarded horseshoes and began throwing them at a stake.Since then, the rules of the game have changed,but enthusiasm for the sport continues.
More than 1,300 pitchers are taking part in the 79th Annual World Horseshoe Pitching Championship underway at UW-Eau Claire.Mary Jo Wagner has more.
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