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The Bozeman courier., 1927-06-24

Roundup; the Calgary, Alta, Stampede;
and occasional international events in
New York and Chicago, at which places
worlds championships are decided. And,
even today, the rider, roper and bull
dogger who WithStandS the ordeal of elm
ination and final contests, who survives
and becomes a champion is clearly en-
titled to the honor he wins, for the COM
petition is very keen and the work is
strenuous.
The "TOp Rider"
In the early days, when the cattle
business still retained some Of the old
time atmosphere, each ranch had among
its employees what was termed top rid
er, a top roper. Each ranch also pos
sessed what was considered the best cut
ting" horse; a best horse for quarter
mile and the half mile dash race. These
owners or riders were willing to back up
their horses or riders and the ropers to
the last cent against those of any other
outfit" 1t was much after this manner
that the first Of these frontier contests
started. Forty years ago this roundup
contest which received that name be-
cause of the fact that it was unusually
staged at the time of the annual round
up, consisted wholly of bronc riding,
roping and tieing steers and few pony
races. A short time later fancy roping
and riding by both cowboys and cow
girls were introduced.
ance at contests staged in 1900. Accord
ing to Mr.. Day, it was Old Bill Pickett
who, in that year, started his demonstra-
tions of how he could "houlehan" a
steer, throw the critter down and hold
him there. At first, Pickett had but few
imitators. The feat entailed too many
possibilities" to suit the taste Of the
average COW hand. However, in 1912, the
new sport had gained general recogni-
tion; and at Calgary, during that year,
there we're 1S bulldoggers from Texas
Arizona, Oklahoma and New Mexico, on
hand at the Canadian city. 1t was in
| Calgary and in 1912 that Roman stand
| ing and relay races first received a place
on general programs. At first the relay
races were for COW horses only; but later
this restriction was lifted and today
some of the fastest of the horses take
part in the relay races in Pendleton
Cheyenne, Bozeman, Miles City and the
other larger rodeos.
"The Mexicans," said Mr.. Day, "were
the first trick and fancy ropers. The
Buffalo Bill show, in the early days, hac
some wonderful fancy and trick ropers
In about 1908 a number of the Oklahoma
boys took up trick and fancy roping
Among them were viii Rogers, Chester
Byers and Guy Weadick; all Of whom
were, for a time, with the 101-Rancf
Wild West show"
Another feature that has been com
The Bozeman courier., 1927-06-24

tests during the earliest days, although
there were even then on some ranches,
girls who rode the range with their
brothers. At first they rode side-saddle,
and in many instances they could ride
horse that would buck pretty hard. In
later years, most of the girls ride astride
using hobbled stirrups. Among the best
girl riders in the history of rodeo con-
tests have been Fanny Sperry, Mrs. Steel,
(both of Montana); Tillie Baldwin of
New York and Bertha Blanchard of Ari-
zona.
The ROdeO Horses
Bucking horses that are real buckers
naturally have been becoming scarce.
In most modern contests, there are four
or five real bucking horses. "Conse-
quently," says Mr.. Day, "the manage
ment of the contest have made rules so
as to handicap the rider and make the
oucking horse look bad. In other words
the bucking rules Of today are made to
fit the bucking horses and not to judge
the good riders. To one who knows the
game and knows it well, there is many
a thrill and much satisfaction in seeing
an extra good rider put up a perfect ride
on a top horse like Fox Scar Head. Sky
Rocket, Two Step, Barrel Head Old Buf-
falo Bill Two Step, Steam Boat, Cyclone,
| Log Tom, and many others of the same
| type and kind Of a horse. Hook any of
them in the shoulder the first jump and
then ride him straight up and easy and
you have done we'll"
At Winnipeg, in 1918, Hoot Gibson
made one of the best rides that anyone
ever saw, OH a horse named Two Step
Hooking his spurs into the ribs at the
outset, Hoot never moved a foot from
the start to the finish. Two Step weighed
1900 pounds, was grain-fed and long
winded; and ne was as fast as a pony
In those days, no cowboy could spur him
in the shoulder the first five iumDS anC
stick to him. When Hoot mounted this
outlaw, Two Step put on the different
kinds Of jumps known to bucking horses
and he did it in the space Of 20 feet
square.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-06-24

ers and their peculiar antics and char
acteristics, Mr.. Day said:
"A good rider must anticipate the
horses next move and be ready to go
with him. Sometimes it seems as though
his body and legs think instead of his
head; because he is always a fraction of
a second ahead Of his horse. Should the
rider get a fraction Of a second behind
his horses movements, and the horse is
a fast bucker, there is no show for him
to ever catch up, unless he pulls leather.
Otherwise, it is about time for him to
look for soft landing place. Riding
on balance is a cowboy expression, but
one must have the strength and instinct
to clinch at the proper second. Suf-
f1cient nerve to stick through thick and
thin is one of the most essential things
The Bozeman courier., 1927-06-24

a farmers balky or runaway horse.
From one cause or another they are
spoiled; and after that. they are bad
and outlaws 1t is natural that almost
every horse should buck. Bucking horses
are not trained. Some horses buck all
their lives. Others will buck a little
while and then quit. The real top buck
ing horse should have about the same
attention as the best race horse. AS a
rule, mean fighting horse is hardly ever
a top bucking horse. The gentle horse,
in every other way, is a horse that lasts
the longest and puts up the best buck,
because he saves it all for the rider"
Now National Sport
Up to a few years ago, the different
championships connected with the rodeo
were purely state or community affairs
1t was impossible in those days to really
pick world champions, in roping, riding
and bulldogging contests. Then, some
wealthy enthusiasts conceived the idea
Of national and international contests,
with the result that today we have the
Frontier Days" contests at Cheyenne,
Wyoming; the Pendleton, Oregon,
The Bozeman courier., 1927-06-24

uGO > AAAAA4 AACs
Growing out of the
historic cattle era,
there is associated
with it a romance
that never fails to
appeal to the lover
of the great out-of-
doors. AS common
as the rodeo has
become in more re-
cent years, it is
safe to state that
but a very small
percentage of peo-
pie have any con-
ception of the ma
ture of the evolu-
ton which has
gone into the max
ing Of modern-day
rodeo. A few years
ago. Ad Day, one
Of the most famous
of arena directors
who has staged
scores Of successful
"roundups, in a
published i n t e r
view unfolded the
history Of the ro-
deo from its earli-
est days.
THE ou tt a W
horse, " said Mr.
Day, "on a COW or
horse ra n ch is
about the same as
The Bozeman courier., 1927-06-24
(By DAN r. CONWAY

TN the great Northwest, the rodeo has
become a permanent institution. Like
Il football, track meets and horse rae
ing this truly western sports event
has found a fixed berth in the category
of sportdom.
More than all others. however, the ro-
The Bozeman courier., 1927-06-24

A good rider must an
ticipate the horses
next move and be
ready to go with him.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
Here and There
In Sport World

NEW YORK-Willic Hoppe, 49,
balk line billiard champion, will
play 800 point exhibition match
with Eric 1lagcnlachcr starting in
Boston Jan. "a.
SAN FRANCISCO-Bcforc 5000
spectators "Brirk' Mullcr's Cali.
fornians defeated Ernie Nevcrs' Du.
luth Eskimos, 10 to 0 in Il profes-
sional football game yesterday
Both teams failed to score in the
first half. Fitzkc made two of the
Californians' three touchdowns. The
passing of "Tut' Inlay and Ernie
Ncvers featured.
BALBOA, Canal Zonc.-Kid Rim
con, boxer who was injured last
night in a preliminary bout died
here today. In the main bout Jose
Lombardo, lightweight champion of
Panama, won the decision over
Spencer Gardner, New York.
CHICAGO Illinois, with two
victories and no defeats, is leading
in the big ten basketball race. -Four
other teams, Michigan, Iowa, Indi-
ana and Purdue have one victory
and no defeats on their records
JOPLIN. Mo.-Dalc Gear, presi-
dent of the Western League, was
elected head of the Western associ-
alton here Sunday at meeting Of
officials of the circuit.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
NOTICE INVITING SEALED PRO
POSALS OR BIDS FOR MOTOR
PICKUP SWEEPER.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, City Clerk of the City
of FL Centre, invites and will re-
ccivc at his office in tho City
Hall of said City up to the hour of
10 o clock a. m. on the cath day of
January, 1927, sealed proposals or
bids for furnishing the City of FL
Centre with the following described
pickup street sweeper:
Ono motor-opcrated pickup
street sweeper complete with
gutter brooms, broom filling
rack, extra scgmonts for gutter
brooms, extra pickup broom and
complete set of tools, to be
equipped with electric lights.
Each bidder must submit with his
bid a detailed specification of his
machine and give a full and salts.
factory demonstration Of its nncra.
tons in the City Of FL Centro.
California, before machine will be
Il opted.
The Beard of Tru .ccs reserve the
right to reject any or all bids
BY Order of said Board of
Trustees.
Dated this 9Th day Of January, 1927
J. c. NEALE,
CITY Cl"rr of the Ci;.' Of FL Cen
tro, California. s 70 81
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
Central Is Weak
In Basketball

Imperial took two out of three
basketball games from Central I'm
ion at Imperial Saturday afternoon,
the local lightweight team alone be-
ing returned a winner. The "heavy'
or varsity team and the girls teams
went down to defeat.
The Eighties" took their game
IA to 9, completely outclassing their
opponents and should have beaten
them by larger score.
In the class A, or "heavy' game,
the House brothers of Imperial PROV
ed too strong for Central. The
brothers ran wild in the first half,
scoring ID points to three for Cen
tral. In the second half the locals
did little better, scoring five
points to Impcrial's four, the final
score being IS to eight in Imperial S
favor.
Central's teams consisted chiefly
of green players, and will undoubt-
edly improve as the season progress
ses.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10

LOST-Grey beaded bag at Mason
ic hall, Friday night. Phone 9s2.
5t6
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
Central High
School Notes
By MARGARET EIDE
(High School Reporter)

In Il basketball game with lmpe-
rial high school Saturday afternoon,
the Central Union girls basketball
team was on the low end of an II
to s score. Although the local girls
used better team work, Imperial had
more dash and played Il stronger
game.
At. the end Of the first half, the
score was 80 in Central S favor.
Guards were then changed on the
home team, and Imperial made all
its points in the last half.
Winifred House, Annie Lambeth,
and Lucille Wells played forward,
Winifrcd House making all the
goals. Grace Grafton, Mildred
Smith and Mary Sue Bettis guard
ed. Helen Tucker played jumping
center and Ruth Price running cen
ter. Erna Tucker acted as referee.
Although this is not very good
beginning for Central, the girls are
practicing hard and are hoping for
better luck in the next game.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
Rickard Expects
Dempsey Will
Train For Bout
BY United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Jan. 1O.-Tex Rick
ard has reopencd negotiations with
Jack Dempsey in the hope that the
former heavyweight champion will
soon return to the east to train for
a bout that will give him a chance
at the title now held by Gene Tun-
ney.
" Although Dempsey is aching to
meet Tnnncy again. said Rickard,
-" | m sure he realizes he will have
to box someone else first.
Jack has not yet assured me he
will enter the elimination tourna-
ment ] am planning, but / expect
to hear from him soon.
Managers for Jack Delaney and
Young Stribling intend to visit the
promoter and urge their protegcs
for places in the elimination bouts.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
new YORK PRO"
IRONS HIS WAY
INTO lST PLACE
Guest and Dudley Tie for
Second Place in Los
Angeles Open.
BY GEORGE H. BEALE
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

Los ANGELES, Jan. 1O.-Bobby
Cruickshank, diminutivc New York
professional, heralded through the
past season as the hard luck champ
ion of the world, was Los Angeles
open golf champion today and had
a $500 check to show for it. His
aggregate for the 72 holes play was
2S2.
Climaxing three rounds of bril-.
liant golf, Bobby shot the last Is
hole round of the tournament in 67
five under par--to set new COM
petitivc course record at the Ell Ca
ballero Country club and to finish in
front Of the most brilliant field
ever seen in the west.
Cruickshank practically ironed his
way into first money. Although all
his shots were good yesterday, his
irons were deadly and over most Of
the course his approaches were dead
to the pin. His card showed seven
brides for the 18 holes.
Charley Guest, Of Hollywood and
Ed Dudley of Oklahoma City, tied
for the runner up position with 2SS
strokes each. They split second and
third place money, each receiving
$1250.
Al Watrous, Of Grand Rapids,
Michigan, and Johnny Farrell, of
New York, were third, seven strokes
behind Cruickshank and one behind
Guest and Dudley. Their totals
were 2S9.
George Won Elm finished first
among the "Simon Pures. The
amateur champion was in trouble all
day with his tee shots but good work
on the greens kept him among the
leaders. His total was 297.
Harry Cooper, winner of last
years Los Angeles open, entered
the final round with an excellent
chance to overtake Cruickshank but
blew up on the last lap and took an
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
CAN'T EAT
ACID FOODS,
TOO MUCH GAS

II suffered from gas and acid
stomach, and could not eat any.
thing that contained acid. Since
taking Adlcrika, | feel fine. -
James Fest.
Adlerika gives the system a
REAL cleansing and brings out old
poisons for long time. Unlike
most medicines, it acts upon BOTH
upper and lower bowel. just one
spoonful relieves GAS and takes
away that full, bloatcd feeling so
that you can cat better and sleep
better. Even if bowels move daily,
Adicrika brings out much addition
al poison viii. Ii You never thought
was in your system and which
caused sour, SaNsy stomach ncr-
Nousncss, slccpl"ssncss, headache.
No matter wha, you have tried for
your stomach and bowels, Adleiika
will surprise you. Clements Drug
Store and other good druggists. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
WATCHERS OF THE SKY
GUARD AGAINST AIR RAID

LONDON, Jan. 1C.-Likc the
Minute Men Of carry American
revolutionary days, England now
has a force known as Watchers Of
the Sky that will rally Immediately
in defense of the country at the
first appearance of an unexpected
foe. This is the latest scheme TO
protect England against enemy air
craft raids.
Under the system established by
Ma orGcncral +. B. Ashmorc, in
command of the territorial army
air defense formations, the country,
especially the southern counties
which are moro accessible, and
therefore, more liable to air attack
is divided into zones. Dotted about
it are detached posts, which arc to
telephone to the county center the
movements of all aircraft in their
area.
1t is the aim of the system that
no hostile aircraft be allowed TO
move over amy part of the country
without its movements instantly be.
ing known at the headquarters of
air defense, which can take action
TO meet the situation.
ZakaWa grass, native of Nevada,
has proved the best for alkali lands
thprn
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
NEW YORK GIANTS
PLEASED W 7 H
SIGNING HORNSBY
Given Two Year Contract
and Salary Boost to
Captain Giants.
By HENRY L. FARRELL
United Press Staff Correspondent

NEW YORK, Jan. 10.-Satisfac-
tion in the household of the New
York Giants over the speed and
ease which attended the signing OF
Rogers Hornsby to new contrac t
hardly will spread to the fireside of
the Yanks.
The Yanks aren t so narrow mind
cd in business as to wish their Ma
tional league rivals trouble in secur-
ing the biggest drawing card III the
league, but they must feel that they
have to come high to get their prize,
Babe Ruth, on new parchment
with as little difficulty.
Hornsby came to the Giants from
st. Louis with contract that had
another year to run calling for $780,
600 a year. After handling club
that brought the first pennant and
world s championship to st. Louis,
Hornsby was deposed because he de-
manded three year contract at
$4,000 a year.
When Hornsby responded to
SUMMONS W cOInc W 4NSN VI N
and talk business, John McGraw
tions by tearing up the contract that
had been mailed from ST. Louis and
saving to the star:
"Well, what will the new one
be?'
Given Salary Boost
The conference was short and
sweet and Hornsbv found himself
in possession of two year job a.
$4,000 a year and title as captain
of the Giants.
1t was the first time in years that
McGraw had given one of his ath-
letes a contract for more than one
year, as he has an idea that long
time contract makes player feel
TOO secure in his job and does not
give him the inducement to hustle.
The Yanks, no doubt, do not fear
that Hornsbv will be such drawing
card as to dim the lustre Of their
"Babe', but they surely realize
that the magnanimous way in which
the Giants handled the Rajah Will
not be lost upon q Ruth mind that
has turned very businesslike in the
recent years.
Within Il few weeks the 1anks
will mail out new contracts to then
athletes and one Will have to be
sent TO the Babe as his $4,000 q
year contract has expired.
The Babe has been too busy de
posting exhibition and vaudeville
pay checks to talk about baseball
but it is accepted as a fact that ne
will be modest enough to suggest
that he is worth $l50,000 next year
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10

'7"UJVVT 10 CUTTVVIIOn DN autOmat
lc recorder curve.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
Muller's Team
Wins But Won't
Get Paid For II
by United Press Leased Wire

san FRANCISCO, Jan. 10. -
:. Brick" Mullcr's Professional foot
ball team beat Ernie Nevers' squad
l9 to 0 here yesterday, but the win
ners probably won't get paid any
thing for doing it.
w. T.. Beach, manager of Muller
lost a bag containing $500, the
team s share of the gate receipts.
He said he slipped the money un.
der his sweater while he loaded bag.
gage into his machine, and it must
have dropped out.
i. Beach discovered the loss some
miles out of town. but when he re
= turned to his hotel, the bag was
not to be found.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
SPORT NEWS SECTION

S3 for an aggregate of 296. He took
nine on the seventeenth hole.
One of the surprises of the tour
nament was the steady play of
Charlie Guest and Ed Dudley, who
tied for the runncr-up position. Both
these youngsters were expected to
crack early in the final round.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
For Rent-Roon1s

LOTEL HOLLYWOOD. Rooms ana
apartments. Sixth and He'll. Stf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10

ROOM FOR RENT-Separate en-
trance. Connecting with bath. 100
Olive st. St2
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
Livestock Market

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 1O.-Cattlc
Receipts 2000, moderately active
steady to % cents higher; bulk
steers $S,65-9.10; bulk she stock
$5.75-7.35; bulk calves $l0-11.50.
Hog receipts 2500, active, steady
to 10 higher; top $l4.15; bulk $3.50
and $l4.
Sheep receipts 1000, active, and
steady; lambs $l.S5-12; ewes $500
80.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
STEER STAMPEDES HOME

COSDOBA, Argentina, Jan. TO-
Ascencio Quinteros received two
broken legs and the surprise of his
life here recently when Il steer came
crashing into his dining room and
tramplcd him. A herd that was be
ing led to the railway station be
came frightened and stampcdcd, one
of the animals running into the
open doorway of house.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10

oALESMEN-Now selling advcrtis-
ing novelties make big money by
adding our line of advertisii g
pencils. Low prices and high
quality merchandise bring big or
ders. Liberal commission. Write
for proposition now. Central Pen,
ell Co., Inc, AS Broome Street,
New York. ats
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
MISSOURI RIVER ADDS
TO LEAVENWORTH LAND

LEANENWORTH, Kans,, Jan,
10.-Thc Missouri river, has enrich
cd the United States Government
by several acres of rich farm land
here. The federal pcnitcntiary here
owns an island in the Missouri. and
up TO short time ago, boats were
employed in reach the island.
But the Missouri has done away
with this necessity. The river has
cut back ON the side of the island
opposite l.cavcnw0rth and has left
the channel on the pcnitcntiary side
dry. Contrary to ordinary cxpccta-
tionsSthc dry channel is not rock or
sandy but is II rich, fertile loan
which prison authorities state can
be used to advantage.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10

y LARGE old line California Life
Insurance Company, is dcsirous of
establishing an agency connection
for FL Centre and vicinity. To
the man who can qualify, Il most
attractive agency contract will
he Offered. IncXpcricncc will not
be detrimental, as complete
course of instruction is available.
Press Box S12. St3
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
81 PER CENT
COLORADO GAGE

YUMA, Ariz., Jan. 1O.-Mcan
daily gauge heights in feet and
mean discharge in second feet of
tn" Colorado river at Yuma, Ariz.,
for two weeks, ended Jan. 7, 1927:
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10

The clover seed crop in Minidoka
county, Idaho, averaged seven bush
els to the acre and sold for % cents
a pound
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10

Money to Loar on Automobiles.
Sterling Securities Go. inc. Fred r.
Cross, Mcr. GEO Main st. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
So. California
Sporting Briefs
Nv United Press Leased Wire

Ey United Press Leased Wire
George Wilson S wildcats of the
American professional football
league handed the previously un-
beaten Hollywood Generals of the
Pacific Coast professional league a
IS to trimming here yesterday.
Rabbit Bradshaw, former Nevada
quarterback was the individual star
of the game.
Charley Dean, Hollywood s plung-
ing fullback, was unable to puncturc
the strong Wildcat line.
Mushy Callahan, junior wnltcr-
weight champion of the world, is
favored heavily to defeat Joe Jaw
son when they meet tomorrow night
at Vernon III the feature bout of
the week S local boxing cards
Paul Parrish and Mike 0 Conner
fight the semi final.
NEWPORT BEACH, Cal.-A few
minutes after setting world s rec
ord for its class, the powcr.boat An
@rlus, 15l inch creation, skiddcd
while making Il turn, flopprd over
and sank.
The Angclu' fastest mile was
recorded at more than 81 miles per
hour and attained an average OF
COLL miles per hour. The former
record, i7,G5, was established by
Spitfirc Y, at San Diego. The An
gclus is owned by Harry Miller
famous builder Of racing automo-
bilcs.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
sos Main Street
Phone 15W

FOR RENT-t'our room unfurnish.
ed apartment, new and up to
date. Inquire Casa Rey Hotel.
Phone 1l6. 29tf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10

The 1926 prune season was very
unsatisfactory one for Oregon grow
crS
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10

HOUSES furnished and unfurnish.I
ed, rooms and apis. Mrs. Muntean.
7S3 Park. 5tfl
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10

FOR SALE-Several thousand feet
of 2x4s and 2x3s, four to six feet
long, new stuff. $50 per thousand.
Collins Wrecking Co. 27O North
18th. Phone 572. 5tf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
Miscellaneous
For Sale

FOR SALE-500 Marsh Seedless
grapefruit. SEQ Eureka lemons. III.
II. Hunter, San Diego, Rte 4, Box
479, Nursery, Lemon Groce. 19tf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10

Zakawa grass, native of Nevada,
has proved the best for alkali lands
there.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
Livestock

SELLING OUT-Policc pups, $25
each. Monte Vista Kennels, Ell
Cajon. ste
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
PRESS CLASSIFIED SECTION
Situations Wanted

BOOKKEEPING - Special work
evenings, income tax reports pre-
pared by qualified accountant
Press Box 500. 5t7
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-10
Lost and Found

STRA 31st. Two dark
brown horse mules, branded with
circle over it, on neck. HIM on
shoulder. Arrow Packing Co. Heb
er. Phone 2J7. Ate