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1971 Harvest Moon Ball Madison Square Gardens, New York - Wednesday, August 31st.
The Harvest Moon Ball was one of the biggest couple dance contests for amateur dancers ever held in the United States. The HMB was held in New York at Madison Square Gardens as well as other cites throughout the U.S from 1935 to 1984. These are the Official HMB Standings for the year 1971 and should not to be confused with the Mama Lu Parks Harvest Moon Lindy contest held.
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New York
1934
N.Y. Times
Madison Square Garden - NY
JITTERBUG-JIVE DIVISION - FINALISTS:
Couple #? - Clementine 'Tiny' Wilson & George Wilson
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FOXTROT DIVISION - FINALISTS:
Couple #? - Patti Drost & Evan Sohm
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RUMBA DIVISION - FINALISTS:
Couple #? - Helen Kuminetsky & Joseph Penatelli
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TANGO DIVISION - FINALISTS:
Couple #? - Mary Ann & Robert Grimmer
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Couple #? - Joan Pavone
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Couple # ? Joan and Frank Tricarico
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VIENNESE WALTZ DIVISION - FINALISTS:
Couple #? Cathy Manente & Nino Vakertzis
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Couple # ?Barbara
Ferre & Frank Cacciatore
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ALL-AROUND CHAMPION
The Professional Judges
Pre-Lim Locations
Patti Drost & Evan Sohm
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Irvington, Polish Home (N.J.)
Restland Farm (Conn)
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Roseland Dance City (NY)
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Savoy Manor (NY)
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John Tillman
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