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8/8/09

Speed Bug Crowned "KING OF THE WIENERS" at River Downs

100 Wiener Dogs went to post in the 15th Annual Marjon Kennel Summer Nationals at River Downs on Saturday. Scott Merkle's Speed Bug last by 1/2 length to take the last heat over the ten finalists after ten heats. "I guess the third time is the charm," said Merkle of Colerain Township in Cincinnati. "We tried two other years and he didn't hit the board." Speed Bug is a 4-year-old Daschund who was bred in Indiana. "We will be back in 2010 to defend his crown," declared Merkle. Speed Bug received a year's supply of dog food, dog toys and the coveted "King of the Wieners" trophy from Marjon Kennels for his efforts.