Belton Independence Day Rodeo and Fair Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Belton’s Independence Day events run July 2 to 4 at Confederate Park with more national rodeo contestants expected. Nightly rodeos at 8:15, admission 3.50 and 2.50 for children. A Family Fun Carnival, three food booths, and 14 church-run carnival booths accompany rides operated by locals. The July 4 program begins at 9 a.m. with a 10 a.m. parade featuring floats, Navy band, Ft Hood cavalry, and riding clubs. Yettie Park hosts bluegrass, country western music, fiddlers, and an artist sale. the rodeo includes five RCA events plus girls cloverleaf barrel racing. The Bicentennial program highlights the city’s 125th anniversary.
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Hale Irwin Defends U S Open Amid Image Questions
Hale Irwin discusses endorsements and economic impact after winning last year’s U S Open at Winged Foot. He disputes the notion that the victory brought big commercial windfalls and explains his reserved public persona contrasts with peers like Nicklaus Trevino and Miller.
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Murray-Gro Round Sports Gossip by Tom Murray
Murray-GO-ROUND: Shoate blames Fairbanks NCAA probation fairness. Lee Trevino on golf. Jim Kaat comeback and 10 wins. Lee May to Baltimore makes All-Star. Nolan Ryan SI/Newsweek jinx. Burt Hooton greeting Astros.
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Softball schedules for elementary and Jr high teams announced
The season lists weekly games with Rascals Red Sox Peanut Patties and Kittens for elementary play plus an All-Star game. Jr High matches include Spunky Spiders Wildfire Dynamites Banana Splits with All-Star caps. Coaching changes noted for Wildfire and Banana Splits with thanks to volunteers.
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