Was it not unusual for bars to hold drinking contests in the 60's & 70's?

Was it not unusual for bars to hold drinking contests in the 60's & 70's?
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Nope, never heard of such a thing. (US resident here in case that makes any difference.) While I didn’t reach the legal drinking age until the early ‘80s, the older siblings were. I’ve never heard them mention this practice.
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