10 Antique 1923-1929 OASAC Ohio Tournament Casting Medals - Cleveland Lima For Sale

Vintage 1923-1929 OASAC Ohio Tournament Casting Medals - 10 Medal ArchiveUp for sale is a remarkable, unique and historically significant archive of 10 vintage competitive angling medals spanning 1923 to 1929. These medals were awarded by the OASAC (Ohio Association of Scientific Angling Clubs), a prominent organization operating from 1906 to 1938 before tournament casting transitioned into national governing bodies.This collection represents a "Single-Angler State Championship Archive," seamlessly tracking one highly elite competitor's podium placements across Ohio over a 7-year competitive record. The medals are beautifully mounted on a rustic, pallet-style wooden display frame—ready to hang in a cabin, tackle room, man cave, or antique tackle collection display.AN UNMASKED CHAMPION: A HISTORIC RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
Because these medals are uniquely machine-engraved with precise dates, placements, and locations, they present an extraordinary research opportunity. Competitive tournament casting in the 1920s was heavily covered by local sports writers. A dedicated collector can find this exact individual's identity by scanning the microfilmed sports sections of:

• The Cleveland Plain Dealer (Late August/Early Sept 1924)
• The Columbus Dispatch (Summer 1925)
• The Lima News (July 6th–7th, 1929 — tracking the OASAC meet at the Lost Creek Country Club)

The original owner likely casted alongside or competed directly against historic Hall-of-Famers of the era, such as Cleveland's Al Foss or Akron's Fred Arbogast (inventor of the Jitterbug lure).THE 10-MEDAL CHRONOLOGICAL TIMELINE & ENGRAVINGS:
Every single medal reverse features crisp, deep, highly legible engraving tracing the angler's podium runs across the state:

1. 1923 DAYTON MEET:
   • 3rd Place - DFA (Dayton Fish & Game Association Host)
2. 1924 CLEVELAND SWEEP:
   • 1st Place - 5-3/4 Ounce Distance Fly ("5-3/4 Dis. Fly" — matching regulatory rod weights of the era)
   • 1st Place - Salmon Distance Fly ("Sal. Dis.")
   • 1st Place - Quarter-Ounce Aggregate Score ("1/4 Agg.")
   • 2nd Place - Quarter-Ounce Distance ("1/4 Dis.")
3. 1925 COLUMBUS SWEEP ("Cols. O."):
   • 1st Place - Salmon Fly ("Sal. Fly" — heavy, traditional two-handed distance rods)
   • 1st Place - OFUMD Event (Ohio Fish & Game Protective Association Joint Tournament)
   • 3rd Place - Half-Ounce Accuracy Bait Casting ("1/2 Oz. Acc.")
4. 1929 LIMA FINALS (Lost Creek Country Club):
   • 1st Place - Distance Fly ("Dist. Fly")
   • 2nd Place - Accuracy Fly ("Acc. Fly")

CONDITION & SHIPPING DETAILS:

• Quantity: 10 authentic medals with original tri-color ribbons.
• Condition: Exceptional vintage condition with uniform patina. Uncleaned to preserve the natural historical aging. No names are engraved, keeping the crisp focus entirely on the historic tournament metadata.
• Display: Securely framed and ready for immediate exhibition.

Please review the high-resolution macro photos carefully to see the superb engraving clarity on each individual medal. This is a premier, generational chance to own a fully traceable state-level tournament archive from the Golden Age of American angling.Shipping: Will be shipped with extreme structural padding, heavily protected, and fully insured. Ships quickly.