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Cowboys Lead in 1972 Winston Rodeo Title Chase
Seven cowboys top early standings for the 1972 world championships and the Winston Rodeo Awards totaling 105000. Notable leaders include Marty Wood in saddle bronc, Jay Himes in bareback bronc, Buddy Mayes in bull riding, Virgil Lawson calf roping, Jim Houston steer wrestling, Junior Latella tear roping, with Barry Burk leading all around. Winston awards distribute 30000 to top five per category midyear and year-end, with final 40000 for world champions and 5000 for steer ropers.
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Denver
Rodeo Cowboys Association
Marty Wood
Crockett
Texas
Fowler
Colo
Jay Himes
Beulah
Buddy Mayes
San Saba
Virgil Lawson
Colorado Springs
Jim Houston
Omaha
Neb
Junior Latella
West
Barry Burk
Chandler
Oklo
R J Reynolds Tobacco
Winston Salem
N.C
Winston