Three random Scranton eating challenges
| big burrito | Gigantic Burrito Challenge | Maer's BBQ off the Square | Wilkes-Barre, PA | available Nov 2012 starting Nov 12 |
| 10 scoop sundae | Super Sundae Challenge | Kasa's Pizza | Cresco, PA | |
| 2 lb. burger | Keystone Invader Challenge | Keystone Restaurant | Scranton, PA | includes 2 wieners, bacon, egg & cheese and french fries |
The Times Tribune has an article about Phil Yazdzik of Olyphant, PA, whose eating exploits received notoriety in the 1950s.
StandardSpeaker.com has an interview with George "The Smorgasbord" Chiger about his attempt at the burger challenge at Tom's Kitchen in Sugarloaf Twp., PA on Thursday.
PAHomePage.com has an article about George Chiger eating 5 pounds of kielbasa in under 20 minutes.
Russell "The Black Hole" Keeler won Saturday's bacon eating contest at the Anthracite Cafe in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Russ Keeler won yesterday's Middleswarth Chip Eating Contest in Exeter, PA yesterday (gallery).
DelcoTimes.com has an article about the induction of Bob Shoudt, father of "Notorious B.O.B" into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame for coaching track. He was accompanied by former NFL kick returner, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson. He was also recently inducted into the Ursinus College Hall of Fame.
The Backyard Ale House in Scranton, PA will hold a hot dog eating contest on October 5 awarding $150 and a $100 gift card to the winner.
Genevieve Lupini will hold a blood drive in Olyphant, PA on December 28 in honor of her late father Phil Yazdzik, who received fame in the 1950's for his eating feats.
Times Leader has a report on a potato chip eating contest held in Exeter, PA won by Dan "Killer" Kennedy.
Paulie's Hot Dogs in Honesdale, PA will hold hot dog eating contests on July 29 awarding $250 to the top male & female.
2017 Pocono Raceway qualifier
update Report of the Week has a video
Fox56 article. Larell Marie Mele planned to be a judge before entering the contest without preparation.
Official Results Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
| 1st | 34.5 | Yasir Salem | |
| 2nd | 27 | George Chiger | |
| 3rd | 21 | Kevin “Qwazy” Ambs | |
| 4th | 14.5 | Jack “Snack Jack” Diamond | |
| 5th | 14 | William “Wild Bill” Myers | |
| 6th | 8.5 | Andrew Kossuth | |
| 7th | 8 | Adam Bergen | |
| 7th | 8 | Anthony Maglio |
| 1st | 13 | Larell Marie “The Real Deal” Mele | had announced retirement to care for father |
| 2nd | 6.75 | Julie Grey | |
| 3rd | 5 | Rebecca Rakauskas |
Yasier Salem, Kevin Ambs, Bill Myers and three female rookies are expected to compete.
Larell Marie Mele retired from competitive eating to care for her father, so she will not defend her title.
Dave "The Termite" Wood ate 17.75 cannolis in 5 minutes to set a contest record at La Festa Italiana in Scranton, PA today. Russell Keeler was the runner up.
Paulie's Hot Dogs in Honesdale, PA will hold hot dog eating contests on Saturday awarding $200 to the top man & woman.
2016 Nathan’s Pocono qualifier
update Pocono Record has a contest report
Full Results Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
1) Badlands Booker 23.75
2) Kevin Ambs 23.33
3) George Chiger 19.5
4) Jim Reeves 18
5T) Michael Deitz 13
5T) Ryan Siciliano 13
7) Bill Myers 12.75
8) Tom Serpico 6
1W) Larell Marie Mele 12
2w) Tess Siciliano 8
update It appears Eric “Badlands” Booker narrowly won the men’s contest
Larell Marie Mele won the women’s contest, which puts Carlene LeFevre back in the wild card lead.
Larell Marie Mele, Jim Reeves and Bill Myers are expected to do 2 qualifiers in less than 24 hours. “Badlands” Booker is another listed entrant. A victory by Larell Marie would restore the women’s wild card lead to Carlene LeFevre.
Dave "The Termite" Wood ate 16 cannolis in 5 minutes to defend his title at La Festa in Scranton yesterday. Russ Keeler was runner up with 11.
La Festa Italiana will hold a cannoli eating contest in Scranton, PA on September 7 awarding $275 ($150 to the winner).
Yasir Salem, Larell Marie win 2015 Pocono qualifier
update WNEP has an article and video. Larell Marie’s TV appearance yesterday is on youtube.
Official results part 1 | part 2 | part 3
Men
1) Yasir Salem 29
2) George Chiger 17
3T) Carmen Cincotti 13 (women’s wild card runner-up if female)
3T) Dave “The Termite” Wood 13
5) “Snack” Jack Diamond 12
6T) Ryan “The Abyss” Siciliano 11.5
6T) “Wild” Bill Myers 11.5
8) Michael Dietz
1W) Larell Marie Mele 14
update Dave Wood reports that Yasir Salem won the men’s contest
Expected entrants: Yasir Salem, Dave “The Termite” Wood, Ryan “The Abyss” Siciliano, Larell Marie Mele, The Artist formely known as Brian Seiken.
Current wild card standings
| 2014 Sep 28 | 2nd | 27.5 | 10 min | David “The Termite” Wood | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men | Dover, DE |
| 2015 Apr 25 | 2nd | 27 | 10 min | Steve Hendry | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men | Las Vegas, NV |
| 2015 Apr 25 | 3rd | 26 | 10 min | Rich “The Locust” LeFevre | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men | Las Vegas, NV |
| 2014 Sep 28 | 3rd | 23 | 10 min | Micah “Wing Kong” Collins | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men | Dover, DE |
| 2015 Apr 25 | 2nd | 14 | 10 min | Carlene LeFevre | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – women | Las Vegas, NV |
Previous winners
| 2014 Jun 7 | 1st | 28 | 10 min | Marcos “The Monster” Owens | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men | Long Pond, PA |
| 2014 Jun 7 | 1st | 27.5 | 10 min | “The Lovely” Juliet Lee | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – women | Long Pond, PA |
Larell Marie Mele appeared on 69 News WWFMZ this morning to talk about competing in the Nathans' qualifier at Pocono speedway tomorrow.
The Pocono Record has an interview with Joey Chestnut about judging the Nathan's qualifier at Pocono Raceway on June 7.
The Backyard Ale House in Scranton, PA will hold a pumpkin pie eating contest on October 11 awarding $250 to the winner.
Citizens' Voice reports that David Wood ate 13.5 cannolis in 5 minutes to win yesterday's eating contest in Scranton. Russ Keeler was the runner-up.
PA Home Page has a news video about Larell Marie Mele.
Pocono.com has an article about Larell Marie Mele.
2014 Nathan’s Pocono qualifier
update June 8The Pocono Record has a gallery
update The Times Tribune has a blog entry & gallery
update Marcos Owens won the men’s contest with 28. Juliet Lee appears to have won the women’s
Official results | Part 2
1) Marcos Owens 28
2) Brian Dudzinski 22
3) Micah Collins 21
4) “Wild” Bill Myers 15 updated
5) Eric Livingston 14
6) Andrew Kossuth 9
7T) Chuck Bush 8
7T) Jimmy Coponi 8
9) Scott Long
1W) Juliet Lee 27.5
2w) Andrea Giramonte 4.25
3W) Sarah Garwood 3
The Times Tribune has a contest preview. Bob Shoudt says he will not be able to come due to work issues.
Nathan's Famous will be the primary sponsor for the #43 car at this weekend's race at Pocono, PA.
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