Since 1953, the town of Rogue River, Ore., has held a rooster crowing contest every June. Shade Combs got the idea from an article he read about rooster competitions among Welsh miners.

As It Was: Rooster Crow Contest Originates with Welsh Miners

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As It Was: Rooster Crow Contest Originates with Welsh Miners