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Papago Indian News
Sells, Pima County, Arizona
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The 23rd annual Papago Rodeo in fall 1959 drew more spectators and receipts than 1958, projecting $1,000 profit. Increased contestants from Arizona tribes participated in events like calf roping and bull riding. Exhibits and dances saw higher attendance; improvements planned for 1960. Prize announcements pending.
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With gross receipts up from 1958, the preliminary financial report on the 23rd annual Papago rodeo indicates that about $1,000 will be cleared.
A total of 2509 adult paid admissions amounted to $3247 as compared with $2594 from the same source last fall. There were many children admitted without charge. The gross income was $4250 this year, and estimated expenses are set at $3230. A complete report will be available within a few weeks.
The Tribal rodeo committee and others are already making plans for 1960. A long-range plan with some sort of a rehabilitation program for the grandstand, booths, and arena equipment will be necessary, it is believed. Painting and repair work done this fall began the program.
Announcement will be made next issue of winners of prize money. More contestants than usual appeared with a total of 34 entries in calf roping, 22 in bareback bronc riding, 11 in wild horse race, 22 in saddle bronc riding, 48 in bull riding and 131 in team tying events for the two days.
Arizona tribes represented included, besides Papagos, San Carlos and White Mountain Apache, I Navajo and Hopi, Pima, and Yavapai.
Attendance at the dances was also increased.
In addition to the arts and crafts exhibit in the new school building, there were displays by San Solano mission, Public Health Service, Kitt Peak, First Baptist church, Presbyterian church, and the BIA, the last-named exhibits showed the work of Adult Education, Bureau of Welfare, and Relocation. Papagos pictured in their new locations included Lorenzo Ortiz, groundskeeper for the Los Angeles Dodgers; Leonard Johnson, working for a furniture store in Dallas; Lawrence J. Vilson, also in Dallas; and Bernard Matthews in vocational training.
Johnny Blaine was chairman of the rodeo committee, assisted by Louis Harvey, James Adams, Lawrence and Ralph Puella, Ralph Marcus and Raymond Segundo. Eugene Tashquinth was the announcer.
Greetings in both English and Papago were offered both days by Tribal Chairman Enos Francisco.
Special prizes were offered by trading posts on the reservation as well as businessmen and concerns off-reservation.
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Papago Reservation, Arizona
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Fall 1959
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The 23rd annual Papago rodeo had increased attendance and gross receipts over 1958, expecting $1,000 profit. More contestants participated in various events. Arizona tribes including Papagos, San Carlos, White Mountain Apache, Navajo, Hopi, Pima, and Yavapai were represented. Attendance at dances increased. Exhibits by various organizations showcased arts, crafts, and relocation successes. Committee led by Johnny Blaine planned improvements for 1960. Prize winners to be announced next month.