Joe Tietjen is joined by his son
(who could ride before he could
walk) as he receives the National
Bank of Alaska Trophy for all
around cowboy ai Soidotna's first
two-day rodeo.
Mervin Wilkins drops a loop on
a wild one to show the skill that
won him second in total points at
the July 8th and 9th rodeo at Sol
doina.
$1,000.00 IN PRIZE MONEY
350’ X 165’ ARENA — LOTS OF PARKING AND LOTS OF SEATS
Off his horse, Mervin Wilkins, 2nd all-around cowboy
receives his trophy from Soldotna Association President Chuck
Huber.
Rodeo siock from Glen Moore's Funny River Ranch arrives
at the Soldotna arena after being trailed from the ranch by
Glenn and hands Billy Eylar (12) and Jim Whitcomb.
Schedule of Events
★ GRAND ENTRY
1 BAREBACK BRONC RIDING
★ BULL RIDING EXHIBITION
Assn. Pres. Chuck Huber on
"Funny River Red" (The big red
bull ain't been ridden yet)
2 SADDLE BRONC RIDING
Watch for "Home Brew" — He
broke Larry Clendenen's arm
last week.
dr CLOWNS EXHIBITION
3 SADDLING CONTEST
Awful good time in this event
last week
★ GREASED PIG CATCHING
If you can catch him you can
keep him
4 CALF ROPING
★ Also Jr. Calf ribbon event
5 BOOT RACE
6 WILD COW MILKING
, This Funny River ranch stock
is really wild — All Around
Cowboy Joe Tietjen dropped his
loop on one last Sunday only to
have it break his lariat.
7 WILD HORSE RACE
★ COWBOY POLO EXHIBITION
8 BARREL RACE
Men's and Women's Race
9 POLE BENDING
Men's and Women's Events
G precarious poles — you'll see
some good riding
10 WATER CUP RACE
Ever tried carrying a cup of
water while riding full tilt?
Last week every contestant
made ill
11 RODEO WILL CLOSE WITH A
GROUP RIDE OF ALL EN
TRANTS AND HORSEMEN
PRESENT carrying colors to
marching music.
Teddy Bear of Soldoina comes oui on "Funny River Red"
in an exhibition ride. This was the third jump. Ted and "Red"
parted company on the fourth. Chuck Huber, Soldotna Rodeo
Assn. President, will join the many who try to ride the big red
bull at the rodeo this weekend.
The rodeo clown’s life is not an easy one but Gail Clenden
en substituted for her father, Larry, after "Home Brew" broke
Larry's arm on Saturday.