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Show The Ute Bulletin 18th Annual k Tournament of Tribal Champions The royal blue and orange clad Ute Chiefs and Utes will host the 1973 Tournament of Tribal Champions March 23-3-1 in the new Uintah Basin Community Build- ing at Fort Duchesne. According to Rex LaRose, Tournament Director, this years tournament promises to be the biggest and best ever. He said all teams receiving invitations will have had to finish in the top four teams in a tournament, or first or second in an eight-teatournament, or show they have played against first rate competition in their regular league Invitations have been extended to several qualified teams. The Phoenix Bucks led by Pete Homer, Jr., and Frank McGowan and the Morgan Lakers, an outstanding team from Farmington, N. Mex., have been invited. The defending Champions from Ethete, from Provo will Wyo. and the runner-up- s receive invitations to return. Teams from as far away as Metlakatla, Alaska, and Cherokee, N. C. have indicated a dfcsire to participate this year. Invitations will be extended to other outstanding Indian teams from the Los Angeles area, north- March 28, 29, 30, 31, 1973 Uintah Basin Community Building Fort Duchesne, Utah 16-tea- m m ern California, Washington, Idaho, Mon- tana, North and South Dakota. California, and the perennial crowd favorites from Ignacio, Colo., and Fort Washakie, Wyo. The recreation staff and community volunteers will coordinate the tournament and will comprise the four main committees: Accommodations, which will include housing, meals and concessions; Activities, which will be responsible for public- e entertainment ity, programs, and pow wow; Selections, which will screen the applicants and extend invitations; and the Officials, which will schedule the times, scorers, referees, and arrange for ticket sales and ushers. Mr. LaRose stated, "Another invitation to those interested in helping plan, organize, and carry out this years tournament is extended to you. He added, "If you have any suggestions regarding any of the above, please volunteer your services by calling me or contacting any of the recreation staff. Several people have responded so far but we will need much more help in presenting an outstanding tournament this year. half-tim- UTE TRIBE NO. 2 TEAM MEMBERS-A- re hepeful for a place in the winner's circle in the scheduled Tournament of Tribal Champions in March. Qualified from throughout the western United States have been extended an invitation to participate in the sports competition to be played in the Uintah Community Building. Team members are front row, 1. tor. Larry Black, Pat Wyasket, Whitney Nephi, Danny Serawop; back row, 1. to r. Joe Black, Randy Tassitsie, Samuel Bush, Jimmy Reed, end Manuel Myore. HOSTS FOR THE 18TH ANNUAL TOURNAMENT OF Tfc battle of basketball. replaced the bows and arrows once used during inter-triba- l I andkbmuUhl yJ U40 RmnationMidhismfr? i a, p. invite outstanding Indian athletes to the the royal blue and orange uniforms of the Utes are front row, I. to Lawrence Pianecoooe, Ron Wepsock; back row, L to r. Preston aworRnfrh. y,Mfa Martinet Edward Pmber, Robert Yamie, Cnd. Re r27 |
