Dick Shellhorn

Dick Shellhorn
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Dick Shellhorn is a lifelong Cordovan. He has been writing sports stories for the Cordova Times for over 50 years. In his Cordova Chronicles features, he writes about the history and characters of this Alaska town. Alaska Press Club awarded Shellhorn first place for Best Humor column in 2016 and 2020, and third place in 2017 and 2019. He also received second place for Best Editorial Commentary in 2019. Shellhorn has written two books about Alaska adventures: Time and Tide and Balls and Stripes. Reach him at dshorn44@gmail.com.

Cordova Chronicles: How the game of basketball has changed

Dick Shellhorn writes in Cordova Chronicles this week: In January 1931, the Seward Ponies defeated the University of Alaska at Seward by a final score of 6-4. I know this because my dad told me so. The Fairbanks squad had come down by railroad for the contest.

Cordova Chronicles: These three trees

Dick Shellhorn is used to holiday travel misadventures, but he is happy to report his grandkids made it to Cordova safely for the holidays. This year he marked the holiday with his grandchildren with the tale of three Christmas trees.

Breaking: Cordova Tipoff postponed to Friday due to flight cancellations

Updated: The Cordova Tipoff has been postponed a day because none of the teams planning to arrive via plane have made it to Cordova as of Thursday, Jan. 13. Icy runway conditions at Mile 13 airport have prevented flights from landing for the last three days.

Cordova Chronicles: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Dick Shellhorn wishes readers a Merry Christmas with tales of searching for the perfect Charlie Brown Christmas tree in this week's Cordova Chronicles.

Wolverine wrestlers finish season on a high note

Wrestling has to be one of the most challenging and demanding sports of all, and Cordova’s grapplers were rewarded for their efforts by sending a remarkable five out of nine wrestlers to this year’s state tournament.

Holiday picture window

View of Odiak Slough out Dick Shellhorn's dining room window on Dec. 6, 2021.

Cordova wins the Battle of the Wolverines

It has been said that the third time is a charm, and for the Cordova Wolverines, that held true as they topped the Tok Wolverines 52-45 in the third round of the Service High Tournament in Anchorage for their first win of the season.

Cordova Chronicles: Mt. Eyak Ski Hill memories

The snow is piling up, and it looks like we are in for another fabulous ski season. The Mt. Eyak Ski area is truly one of Cordova’s finest recreational facilities, and not enough can be said about those that helped develop it, as well as those who continue to maintain and expand it.

Cordova boys open basketball season at big Anchorage tournament

After a year’s hiatus from basketball competition, the Cordova Wolverines decided to go all-in on their season opener.Talk about trying to make up for...

Cordova Chronicles: What about Alchuck?

In this week's edition of Cordova Chronicles, Dick Shellhorn recalls stories of Cordova's quick-witted icon, Tina Tapley.
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