All around rodeo standings tighten after July Fourth events
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association saw leaders gain or lose ground after major Fourth of July rodeos. Don Gay extended his lead with a win in bull riding at Mobridge for 1100 dollars, while Leo Camarillo closed the gap by about 600 dollars with winnings in Cody Greeley and Prescott. Larry Mahan also climbed to third with nearly 1700 dollars from Livingston and Cody rodeos.
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Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Don Gay
Mesquite
Texas
Mobridge
S. Cak
Leo Camarillo
Oakdale
Calif
Gay
Cody
Who
Greeley
Prescott
Ariz
Larry Mahan
Salem
Ore
Livingston, Mont
Mahan
Greeley Independence
St. Paul, Ore
J. D. Yates
Pueblo
Mike Pyeatt
Lamar
Vern Smith
Burkburnett
Ark
St. Paul
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Woodlake
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Redmond
Steve Cosca
Oakland
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Vancouver
Wash
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Fallen
Nev
Roper
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Hanford
Bob Begger
Norman
Okla
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Henryetta
Springdale
Mobridge Rodeo
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St. Onge
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Kaycee
Wyo
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Greenville
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Fort Worth
Tom Elliott
Colorado Springs
Ken Graves
Tony Chytka
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Adrian
Lander
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Adkins
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Spangle
Calgary Stampede
Canada
Cane Acres Warps Valley Crops Toward Sugar Cane
In the Lower Rio Grande Valley 29 200 acres have shifted from vegetables to sugar cane over two years. Agriculture Commissioner White cites economics and labor savings with mechanized farming as drivers. Citrus acreage also grows while vegetable output declines in tomatoes and other crops. The report notes health of onions cabbage and carrots remains stable.
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Austin
Rio Grande Valley
John C. White
Texas
White
Quiet Fourth on Texas Lakes With Few Fatalities
Early PTW reports show Texans had a calm Fourth of July weekend on public waters with 13 water related deaths versus 17 last year. Safety measures kept crowds down or vigilant and only one major boating accident occurred at Lake Possum Kingdom where a refueling explosion injured three, two critically, and two women sustained burns. Marty Piriano of Syracuse dominated the 1975 ABC Classic division with a 772 three game series and a 29th perfect game.
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Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Charles Talbert
P&w
Lake Possum Kingdom Marina
Marty Piriano
Syracuse
N.Y
Softball playoffs set after regular season end tale
The church league finishes regular play with two 8 30 and 9 30 games to decide second place. First Baptist Big Sandy leads with two losses, while First Methodist and White Oak Emmanuel Red could contend for runner up. Playoffs start Monday and Tuesday to pick the second regional qualifier for Tyler July 24 25.
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Big Sandy
First Methodist
First Christian
White Oak Emmanuel
Tyler
Church of Christ
Emmanuel Red
Skiing simple if rules followed
Joel Block of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department warns water skiers to learn safe methods and take lessons. The article offers practical tips on preparation, relaxed technique, falling safely, signaling the boat, and clear communication between skier, boat operator, and observer to prevent accidents and ensure fun on Texas lakes.
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Joel Block
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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