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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1916
Page
6
Frontier Days programs list Cheyenne events led by Fred Hofmann as chairman with T Joe Cahill secretary and John J McNey treasurer. July 26 at Frontier Park showcases pony, mule, Indian, cowgirl, and bucking contests, plus riding derbies and world championship events.
Event slate at Frontier Park features Wild Burro and Indian races, cowponies and bareback riding, plus a Denver Post World Championship relay and roundup wagon race. Purse money ranges from 15 to 20000 dollars with multiple age and breed stipulations and penalties.
A July 26 event list outlines a Wild West Street Parade and multiple horse and roping contests with purses ranging from $5 to $1,500. Races include Cowpony, Indian Chief, Ladies Bucking, and Men’s World Championship Bucking with prizes daily and final totals. Cheyenne hosts entries from Indian tribes and cowboys with entry fees, stipulations, and hats as prizes.
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