NFR Rodeo Keeps Heart of Western Tradition Alive
Oklahoma City hosts the National Finals Rodeo where tradition endures amid modernization. Cowboys travel by plane, prize money soars beyond half a million, and computer scoring appears, yet fans remain loyal, crowds grow, and the ritual of rodeo persists with a blend of old and new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
NFR
John Gass
Howdy
Stanley Draper
Travolta
John Travolta
Clem McSpadden
Danny Mihura
Tener’s
Western Outfitters
Mihara
Van Vieck routs West in 3A semifinal to reach title
In Fort Worth Friday night Cal Ward threw three TD passes and Eric Martin added a score as Van Vieck, 12-1, defeated West 31-0 to advance to the 3A final opposite Pittsburg. West ends 10-4, while Pittsburg crushed Stamford 35-0 to set the other title tilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Calvin Ward
Eric Martin
van Vieck
West
Pittsburg
Stamford
Leopards
Jim Harbison
Ward
Elgin Woodard
Nolan McCreay
Martin
Alfred Blackmon
John Hudgins
Fort Worth
Gary Hashaway
van Vleck
Hashaway
Vincent Nelms
Jacksboro
Jerome Johnson
Pilot Point
Rotan
Bearcats
Brad Huff
Chuck Morgan
Greg Pelzel
Johnson
Buckeye nose guard Sullivan leaves Ohio State
Ohio State star Mark Sullivan has departed the 11th ranked Buckeyes for academic and personal reasons. Coach Earle Bruce will start either Nick Miller or Reggie Echols at middle guard for the Fiesta Bowl against Penn State on December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Mark Sullivan
Ohio State
Earle Bruce
Sullivan
Timberlake
Buckeyes
Bruce
Nick Miller
Upland
Reggie Echols
Chardon
Penn State
Tempe
Ariz
Miller
Buckeye
Echols
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dean Oliver
Boise
Idaho
Gass
Schoolboy Ledger
Rotano
Tidehaven
Forney
Bryan
George Woods
Robert Daniels
Woods
Gary Lara
Gary Lara Recovered A Jackrabbit
Daniels
Purdue
Michigan
Wade N Water
Rivas
Tia Mia
Burgos
Hopeful Day
B. Byers
Mr Sane Dunes
Oban
Requested Spirit
Hopeful Brat
Welldine
Diane
Benitez
Pinky T
Smallwood
I Hunt
Anika
Harless
T. Bone
Officer Oro
Officer Stevens
My Stormy
Aurora's
Rebel
Bunny Jester
Quiniela
Kinda Chick
Baldikez Jr
L. Byers
Wind Royal
Bickel
Mare! Bar Deck
Investment Return
Azure Two Bug
Dallas Jay
Stormsacomin
Geraldine Sails
Sanginez
Paso Lil
Buener
Princess Thor
Arteaga
Ran Joy Joy
Gina
Giad Martini
Tigre
Hearts and Queens
Peru
Martinez
Villescas
Ciente
Prince Tactics
Stacy Go
Misty Admiral
Sunland
Sparkie
Lotta Deck
Blair Quiniela
Turiongs
My Gal Toni
Sky Hook
Ober
Righteh
Ker Chew
Key the Mike
Whisper Battle
Acon Jones
Papa's Orphan
Gallant Lightening
Bold Rythem Quintela
Logan Norvoz
Summerow
Mueller
Prinz Perky
Sturdy Stack
Casey's Shadow
Rusty Blade
Barbijay
China Powder
Summeron
Buemer
Poppa Albert
I'm Cute
Lady Skull
Astro
Winsum Royale
Burma Ruby
Cowley Rose
Forever Man
Coombs
Renie C
Bold Thor
Hy Lanyon
Mario Mora
Sovereignaii Quiniela
Odessa
Texas
Quaker State
Pennzoil
Dyer
Hitachi
Amay
Nikko Akai
DVER
Clarion
RKO
Ichrome
Ettes
Tee
Jensen
Dyer Deal Jensen
Nikko
Aliter Dyer
Dyer Deal
Magnavox
Ortofon
Sony