Berger wins all around cowboy title at Sidney Rodeo
Bobby Berger of Norman Oklahoma topped the two day Sidney Rodeo all around standings earning 541.94 in bull riding and 399.84 in saddle bronc for a combined payout while top cowboys like Tom Ferguson drew out to ride elsewhere. Other event winners included Chick Elms in bareback and John Forbes in saddle bronc with notable placers across bull riding calf roping steer wrestling and team roping. In Akron Ohio derby results fifteen year old Steven Washburn won the senior division of the All-American Soap Box Derby and a 3000 college scholarship.
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Bobby Berger
Norman
Okla
Sidney
Berger
Tom Ferguson
Miami
Chick Elms
Stephenville
Texas
Skeeter Humble
Phoenix
Ariz
Elms
Terry Pryor
Ft. Collins
Colo
van Vannoy
Laramie
Wyo
Lonnie Hall
Spearfish
Bruce Ford
Greeley
van Vanney
Jim Willowell
Quinn
John Forbes
Kaycee
Randy Hoffman
Thermopolis
Chip Whitaker
Paul Hughes
Olney Springs
Akron
Ohio
UPI
Steven Washburn
Burlington
Veteran rodeo clown Wiley McCray recalls career and near retirement
In a profile from Falmouth, Mass, veteran rodeo clown Wiley McCray, a 40-year rodeo veteran from Texas, discusses starting in Canadian in 1933, performing inside a barrel to distract bulls, injuries that sidelined him, and working with stars like Marty Robbins and Loretta Lynn. He notes prize income and his PRCA clown board role while expressing the pull to keep performing. A second note covers Bill Rogers setting a Boston Marathon road race record in 32 14 for the seven mile course, surpassing last year’s mark.
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Ry Tobin Beck
Wiley McCray
South Texas
McCray
Canadian
Texas
Waco
Sidney
Wiley
Denver
Omaha
Ak-Sar-Ben
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
PRCA
Nebraska
Western Hall
Falmouth. Mass
UPI
Bill Rogers
Boston
Bullfighter Donaldson Finds Challenge In Courageous Arena
Bob Donaldson a veteran clown and bullfighter since 1972 treats each bull as a rival in a one on one contest. He trains intensely and recalls aiding riders like Jerome Robinson when rigs tangle. He praises fellow clown Wiley McCray and explains the dangerous, disciplined craft behind rodeo theatrics.
Huskers Go At It Good In First Pad Day
Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne praised the first padded workout as a solid session with close to full speed line play and tackling. He noted ongoing quarterback competition between Randy Garcia and Tom Sorley, while Maurice McCloney recovers from a knee injury and could return in a week or two.
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Huskers
Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Nebraska
Tom Osborne
Osborne
Randy Garcia
Tom Sorley
Eddie
McCloney
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Bruce Segelke
Brush
Ralph Betz
Cheyenne
Johny Lowry
Jerold Carmarillo
Oakdale
Calif
Kenny Call
Butch Mayer
Anderburg
Arthur
Bo Hill
Sublette
Kan
Collette Graves
Hartner
Gail Petska
Carlsbad
N.M
Jimmie Gibbs
Valley Mills
Cap'n Jack
Telegraph
Tobin Beck
Marty
Robbins Rex Allen
Roy Rodgers
Festus
Doc
James Arness
Loretta Lynn
Ak-Sar
Ben
Las Vegas
Jimmy Rodgers
Johnny Cash
Wick Perth
Heaton
John Lindsey
George Mills
Jimmy Nesbeth
Statismer
Ned Sprigs
Hertage
Heritage
Bob Donaldson
Toreador
Donaldson
Jerome Robinson
Oklahoma City
Robinson
Happne
Don Gay
Arvada West High School
Northeast Junior College
Robin
Ike
Dixie Lynn
Sidney Rodeo
Tire Sale
Tanya A
Hofmann
Skelly
Bank Americard
Mastercharge
Texaco
Ulsan
THE
Cinconati Reds
Sparky Anderson
Griffey
Donora
Stan Musial
Sterling
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