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Kenny & Ziggy's World Matzoh Ball Eating Championship

Location: Houston, TX
Date: 03-02-2008
Winner: Joey Chestnut

Joey Chestnut walked away with the top prize at the Kenny & Ziggy's World Matzoh Ball Eating Championship today in Houston. Chestnut ate 78 matzoh balls in 8 minutes, followed by Pat Bertoletti with 76. Doctor Bigtime came in third with a solid 40.

The previous matzoh ball record was held by Eric Badlands Booker with 21 balls in 5 minutes, 25 seconds.

This time it was not only for glory, a title and prize money--it was for a good cause. "Matzoh Balls for Marvin" was an event to benefit the Marvin H. Zindler Sr. Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

(Marvin Zindler was a consumer-advocate journalist in Texas. He shut down a brothel early in his career and the incident led to the play and movie, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.")

This was an MLEgives charity event. And although not asked, the eaters themselves donated generously.

The contest was sponsored by Kenny and Ziggy's New York Delicatessen in Houston. www.kennyandziggys.com

About the MD Anderson Cancer Center: "At M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, our mission is simple – to eliminate cancer. Achieving that goal begins with integrated programs in cancer treatment, clinical trials, education programs and cancer prevention.

To us, people are more than just their cancer symptoms. Compassion – along with innovative cancer treatment, cutting-edge cancer research, comprehensive education and research-based prevention of both common and rare cancers – has earned the gratitude of countless adult and pediatric cancer patients and their families. M. D. Anderson: life-saving, life-changing care, since 1941." www.mdanderson.org

Please note: Major League Eaters do NOT have to pay a $250 entrance fee for this event.

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