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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
20
Veteran cowboys agree bull riding is the roughest and most dangerous rodeo spectacle. The sport features heavy bulls, high energy actions, and crowd appeal as the rodeo showcases culminate with the final event after broncs are broken and calves roped.
Riders confront danger as they stay on a spinning bull for eight seconds. Spurs, bucking spurs, and a tight rigging loop test nerve, strength, and skill, with life and limb at stake in a sandy arena.
In rodeo arenas the rider faces unpredictable bulls. Bo Bland, a South Texas rodeo clown, counsels a simple balance rule: place the right leg on the right side and the left leg on the left while keeping the mind centered. Cowboys widely report it works.
Judges for the Texas Cowboy Reunion are qualified cowboys and ranchers with ranching experience. Returning is George Humphreys of the 666 Ranch Guthrie who was injured when hooked by a bull. Other judges include Ed Heller Dundee Carter McGregor Jr Wichita Falls John Stotts Matador Carl Dam von Leeders Frank Daws Throckmorton and B E Brooks San Anegro. Seven Hamlin high school students competed in Austin for the UIL State Solo and Ensemble event at the University of Texas.
A claim in a brief note asserts cotton ranks as the most washable fabric. No individuals or organizations are named in the text.
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