Arizona republican., 1899-12-18
slow record, the tirne-keeper a1nounc-


ing lis Is.
While the fourth steer was being cut
out of the bunch for Goodin, one of his
friends rode up to the grand stand and
facing the crowd announced that he
had $50 to put up on the proposition
that Goodin would rope it in fifty sec
onds. There We're no takers, however.
and the challenger rode back to his
stand on the opposite side of the lrena.
In a minute or two he again rude
through the dust and raised his Jropo-
sition to 800. Again there We're no
takers. Had there been, however,
Goodin's hacker would have lost, mas
much as the former did the work in
:551a. The steer was tied on the sec
ond attempt.
Horrells fifth and last steer was a
chunky animal that proved to be eX-
ceedingly game, only succumbing after
three throws had been made. Horrel's
slowest time was made on this round.
The steer was finally chased over to the
south side of the arena and after being
downed was rapidly tied. The crowd,
ever observant, offered Horrel all
sorts of advce. Take your time to it,
Horrell!' You don't need to hurry
and similar expressions were hurled at
him, but he kept on with his work as
intently as though he We're miles away
on the range, anxious to get through
with it all.
Goodin tied his fifth steer in 2:22 40
He threw his rope around the neck of
the animal and some one on the south
side of the Enclosure yelled with
megaphone-like voice. distinct and clear
above the confusion: Watch out,
you'll throw your horse." The steer bel
lowed Justify and although the lariat
was twisted around one of his front
legs he broke loose and started on a
run toward the west end of the arena
Goodin essayed another trial, only to
be frustrated. The third attempt was
more successful, but the steer came
down with terrific force, turning a
double somersault Then began Il
persisted and finally closed the contest.
HOrrell's horse demonstrated its
skill and "knowingness." 1t followed
the steers much as a cat chases a
mouse, perfectly alert for every move
made by the cattle. Horrell was cool
and skillful, making each motion
count. His throws We're made with |
deadly calculation and were generally |
His first two steers were |
downed SO skillfully and completely as
to lay perfectly still. His art was con- !
sidered by the professional steer tyer !
as good luck" while Goodin's less sue |
cessful efforts We're spoken of as being !
bad luck" With these the general |
comment was: "Horrell was lucky from !
the start. Goodin was terribly I'M |
lucky"
The betting was generally in favor of |
Goodin, who is we'll known in Phoe- |
nix and vicinity and has many warm |
friends here. He has heretofore been
the champion of Arizona. 1t |
was generally acknowledged that his !
horse was less skillfuI than his oppon-
ent's and frustrated him in some of |
his movements. 1t is also generally |
that in tying a steer,
the cooperation of the horse is essen
tial and its intelligence and training
count heavily in making a record for
its owner.
The friends of HorreH last evening
him champion not only of
but of the world, and an
that they are able and willing
to defend the title against all Corners,
the only condition being that the con-
test shall take place in Phoenix. They
are willing to put up a purse of 81, 900.
California and Texas boast of crack
steer tyers and the challenge is more
directed to all corners
from those sections.
Horrell is a young cattle rancher,
living on Pinto creek. His father lives
near Globe. Pinto creek empties into
the Salt river, about eighty miles east
and north of Phoenix. The lower part of
Pinto valley is sandy and broken up
with buttes and hills. Higher up it
bears an abundant growth of juniper
and scrub oak. 1t is a most excellent
cattle country, but is reputed to be a
hard district Ito ride in" Heretofore
[ has been unknown to the world, but
promises to bound into prominence by
virtue of the residence there of the
champion steer tyer.
Following is the official time made by
The contestants:
Horrell-:4615, AS As, ga, lis 1-5,
las 10. Total, 5:29 40
Goodin-1:S3H, 1856, 1:25 As, :551s,
2:22 As. Total SIS 10.
F'lagman-Billy Moore.
Gateman-James Gibson.
mekeeper-Vernon L. Clarke.
Judges-Dr. Scroggs and James Bark
Inspectors of tying-Dan Kleinman
and Jack Gibson.
Cutting out steers-Perry Sears and
George FELTON,.
Purse, 5000