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Show A . f i U ' '' M; A..-..' ?1'X ''v4 J5 . , 'lX: ' -S;.X 'J Vy' . n v. f ' f r- fx , I A . v '' M ' ' i '.'' - ;' -! ' " ' ' ' I COWBOY by the name of Ivan Daines takes a ;se dive off of Alley Cat during the bareback bronc riding event. The Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo is set for July 3, 4 and 5. Cowboys and cowgirls nab honors j in Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo j The Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo has been going on for many years and this year's version will take place in the Uintah County Fairgrounds, July 3, 4 and 5, and a story about a Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo in the past follows as it was printed in the Vernal Express on August 4, 1960. DINOSAUR ROUNDUP EVENTS DRAW THOUSANDS OF BASIN SPECTATORS Professional athletes in big hats and high-heeled boots performed for a crowd of about 6,000 persons from throughout the Uintah Basin and out-of-state placed at the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo last weekend in Vernal. The nightly performances of the annual wild west show were preceded by a parade down Main Street. Winning top honors and $30 in prize money for the first place float was Vernal 5th Ward for their log cabin scene. The float was built by George Johnstun. Second place prize of $20 went to the Jaycee-ettes for their giant boot and future Jaycee-ettes. Third place prize of $10 went to Maeser 2nd Ward for their replica of the old Reynold's Flour mill. A special hi-light in the parade was the First Security Bank's float from Spanish Fork two mermaids on a golden background. A trophy was awarded Mr. and Mrs. James Clark for the best pair of matched mat-ched horses, and to Errol Hullinger for the best child rider under the age of 12. Prizes for the beard contest went to Jay Johnson, first place, $20; Jim Smuin, second place, $10 and Harold Henline, third place, $10. For their participating as Rodeo Royalty for the Dinosaur Roundup, the three queens, Miss Eaton, Miss Ainge and Miss Clader were awarded a trip to Las Vegas. The trio left ' Vernal Saturday night after the rodeo and returned Wednesday afternoon. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Wes Robbins and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hackler, escorts. Also adding a bit of beauty to the Dinosaur Roundup were the Centennial Pony Express Queens from Salt Lake City and last year's Dinosaur Roundup queen. Miss Renee Martinsen. The rodeo producer was D.A. "Swanny" Kerby. The chairman for this year's Dinosaur Roundup was Clyde Wilkins. Other committeemen were John Stone; vice president; Frank Hackler, secretary; Kenny Hacking, treasurer; Wes Robbins, queens; Alson Shiner, advertising; Barney Goodman, dance; Doug McLean, parade; Duane Anderson, tickets; Bill Sather, parking; Ken Stringham, public relations'; Mick Caldwell, grandstand; Noel Weeks, concessions; E.W.Coon, policing; Cary Stringham, grounds and Harry Brown, stock. Clowns for the rodeo were Chuch Henson, Tucson. Ariz ancL. Wrieht Howington, Colleyville, Utah. Special attractions were the Lane Sisters and Homer and their world famous trampauline act; Ute Tribal dancers with Junior Cuch as the leader, dancing the war dance and turkey dance and the Uintah Basin Riders 1 The Uintah Riders presented two j square dance numbers on horses, j called by Gib Brown. Flag bearers I preceded the dancers into the arena. i They were Morris Carter and Charles Pack. The dancers were Mr. and Mrs. ; Jay Sprouse; Mr. and Mrs. V.T. Frost; Mr. and Mrs. James Clark and Les Thacker and Merle Bodily. The ranking for the rodeo events were as follows: bareback riding, 1st, Sterling Green, 175; 2nd, Bob Nielson, 174; 3rd, Sonny Payne, 172, and 4th, Lawrence McDaniel, 170. Calf roping time on two calves: 1st, Monty Epps, 23.6; 2nd, Doc Holton, 23.6; 3rd, Clyde May, 24.4 and 4th, Jack Hickey, 37.8. Saddle bronc riding: 1st, Dave Bashor, 175; 2nd, Earl Rich, 173; 3rd and 4th split, Bob Timm and Jack Hickey, 172 each. Bull riding; 1st and 2nd split, Steve Giddings and Vern Chipman, 174 each; 3rd, Milton Payne, 173; 4th split, Eddie Conway and Dave Bashor, 172 each. |