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Tucson Rodeo Heads Into Second Day Excitement Builds
The second day features top times and strong showings across events. Fredonia Kansas wins with 12.9 seconds in the 12-man steer racing while Bob Strander posts 15.2. Marty Wood, the 1966 saddle bronc champ, nets 71 points in bronc action. John Rhodes, 80, receives applause for spirited runs as Carl Payne teams with him in roping. Leo Camarillo and Jack Rasco post 12.9 seconds in team roping, Sonny Ehr clocks 7.4 in steer wrestling, and Joel Sublett struggles in the Brahma bull ride. Billy Wilcoxson claims wild horse race title with dramatic finishes. Barry Tipton wins wildest ride. Gail Higgons tops the Girls Racing Association barrel race at 18.3 seconds.
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Fredonia
Kan
Bob Strander
Buckeye
Marty Wood
Diamond
Ivan Davies
Canada
John Rhodes
Tucson
Rhodes
Carl Payne
Marana
Leo Camarillo
Jack Rasco
Oakdale
Calif
Sonny Ehr
Minot
N. C
Joel Sublett
Cowboys
Billy Wilcoxson
Barry Tipton
Pampa
Tex
Girls Racing Association
Gail Higgons
Phoenix