, 1923-08-01

that unless there was more rain,
which seemed improbable, the au-
tomobile and motorcycle races would
be held as scheduled. The track was
still heavy but drying rapidly under
the SUMS rays.
The grandstand WINS approximately
three quarters filled. with q sparse
crowd in tho bleachers. Ten gallon
hats. multi-colored neckerchiefs and
cowpunchers' boots were conspicuous
throughout the crowd, tho spectators
taking the n opportunity of the
year to break forth in their western
regalia-
Hank Keenan,. cowboy clown, rid
ing his trick horse. put on his stunts
to the ~ediication of tho spectators.
Slim Caskey. leather lunged baritone
announcer from the plains of Texas.
was conspicuous in a white beaver
hat that was presented to him at
Frontier Days by some admiring
fasteners.
Major ormsby. Jack Scott and z.
Richard Ship will act as Judges for
the five days. according to an an
nouncement by Campbell Christian,
president OF tho Rodeo association.
Just previous to starting the days
events.
The American Legion band, which
will be in attendance at all the after
noon and evening shows. under the
direction of David Foote. opened the
show with the American Legion
march. a recent composition by
Buglione.
The shutes are particularly well
constructed. tho seven of them open
ing directly in front OF the grand
stand Inc shooting the horses and
cattle directly at the crowd. Tho rop-
ing and ~bulldogging will be on the
track in front of the g~randstand and
b~leachers. the stock being let out of
corrals at each end OF tho infeld
bleachers.
Starting with a parade at a gallop
past the grandstand of all the contest
hands. followed by the Arapahoe In
dams. rs strong and in their full war
paint and regalia. the chutes opened
simultaneously and out came 1--WE
bareback riders and two wild steers.
The Casper Rodeo for 1923 was open.
Indian Joe Davis clad in a blue
sweater striped with yellow. and VIC.
lently colored chaps, made the best
ride of tho day. sticking on his wild
steer until he tired the animal out.
Indian Joe and Hank Keenan, Inter
came out with their ropes and showed
the latest in trick and fancy roping.
"Mr. Gallagher and Mr.. sheehan."
by the band, followed by wyoming
Days" made a hit with the crowd.
Indian Joe's stunt of roping tour
horses at the same time as they were
galloped past him Is worth going a
few miles to SEQ.
with 1875 contest hands entered at
noon today in the various events to
be staged at the Rodeo in the next
five days, and the entry list open
until midnight. the greatest gathering
of c-owpunchers and cowgirls ever as
sembled in Central Wyoming arc on
way for the big purses. In
cluded in h list ars some OF the
names famous wherever a i'buckin' |
hnwss" is mentioned. Slim Caskey. |
Mike Hastings. Hank Keenan,, Dave
Whyte, worlds champion bronc rider.
Lorena Trickey and Ruth Roach, are
in the list with scores of others who
have competed in roundups and
rodeos throughout tho country.
Tho over-worked Rodeo association
staff was busy up to. midnight Tues
day taking entries from the boys and
girls who are in town for the big
event. By closing time tonight 1t is
anticipated hat the list will be close
to the 200 mark.
Casper this morning assumed a
gala appearance for the weeks pro-
gram. The downtown buildings. al.
tisticaliy decorated by the Kistler
Tent & Awning company. are flying
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