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KING CHARLES SET RECORD--Charlie Stella of Brooklyn, New York, displays the brilliant form that enabled him to consume six pounds, one ounce of spagetti to win the inaugural "Grandstand Gourmet" Spaghetti-Eating Contest, part of the Columbus Night festivities, on Monday, October 10, at Yonkers Raceway. Stella, a 27-year-old window-washer by trade, defeated Eric Blake of Yonkers by just an ounce to win the battle, with all proceeds of the $5 entry fees going to the Boys' Towns of Italy charities. Stella's performance is believed to be the most spaghetti eaten by one individual during that time limit, and will be submitted to the Guiness Book of World Records for consideration. Stella is flanked by Miss Columbus '83 Maria Talone, who served as one of the judges, and John Cirillo, Yonkers publicity director, who was the master of ceremonies.
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“I never read any of his books, but he could eat a lot of pizza before that dopey lap band operation he had. I lost a good tipper.”
— Vinnie, the pizza delivery guy
“Charlie’s writing books now? They must have a lot of pictures.”
— Tony
“I remember when he was in good shape. Twenty years ago, I guess it is now. You gotta feel for his wife.” — Pete
“We used to clean windows together. He used to throw fits on the scaffold when the rollers jammed and he’d start kicking the motor fifty floors above the street. I should write a book about that!”
— Tommy
“He’s a decent enough guy, but he’s the only moron I know bet the Buffalo Bills four straight Super Bowls. I mean, come on...” — Gene
