ProRodeo Sports News - June 11, 2021

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Nominations sought for lifetime achievement award Nominations are being accepted for the

BY THE NUMBERS 5.7 The ProRodeo world record time in seconds in tie-down roping set by Lee Phillips in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, in 1978. The second-fastest time is 6.3 seconds clocked by Ricky Canton in Strathmore, Alberta, points bull rider Sage Kimzey scored to win the two-head average at the 2019 Reno (Nev.) Rodeo. Kimzey, who left Reno with $12,543, will be back to defend his title at the 2021 Reno Rodeo, which runs June 18-26. The 2020 Reno Rodeo was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. $39,993 The Cowboy Christmas in 2005. 176 The total number of

for a minimum of 15 years and may not have won a yearly contract personnel award within 15 years of the date of nomination (life members may be nominated even if they are not actively renewed). Nomination letters of 500 words or fewer may be e-mailed to mnaber@prorodeo.com or mailed to the PRCA, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 by 5 p.m. (MDT), Aug. 6. For more information, contact Matt Naber at the PRCA National Headquarters, 719.528.4768.

PRCA Donita Barnes Contract Personnel Lifetime Achievement Award, created to recognize PRCA members who have dedicated their lives to advancing the rodeo industry through their commitment, work and contributions.

Any active member (or active lifetime member)

of the PRCA may nominate eligible contract personnel members for the award.

Nominees must have been a PRCA member

Seven-time NFR steer wrestler Bauerle passes

Steer wrestler Robert “Leon” Bauerle, a seven-time qualifier for the National Finals Rodeo, passed away May 24. He was 82. Bauerle, of Dilley Texas, qualified for the NFR in 1962-63, 1966-67, 1969, 1973 and 1975. He finished a career-best fifth in the world standings in 1967. Bauerle lived a long, eventful life with many talents. Over the course of his life, he was a two-time Texas golden gloves winner, had a rodeo-winning career for five decades, was an owner of western motor car sales for three decades, an owner, breeder, trainer of racehorses, and trained winning steer wrestling horse teams. He was an avid hunter and fisher and loved ranching. Bauerle was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Cyndi Bauerle; son, Brian; grandchildren Shyanne Bauerle, Tyler Bauerle and McKenzie Bauerle; sister, Joyce (Jimmie) Felps; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. No services are scheduled at this time. Anyone who wishes to sign the guest book, share memories or leave condolences, can visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo logo on Pepsi cans To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene, Kan., the rodeo’s logo will be placed on Pepsi cans in the central Kansas area. Mahaska Bottling Co. will distribute 60,000 Pepsi cans, with the rodeo’s logo on the back, at area grocery and convenience stores. The cans will be sold in 12 and 24 packs and will hit the shelves in the next few weeks, said Larry Brake, rodeo committeeman and coordinator of the project. The cans will be distributed in the general area of Salina, to Concordia, to Manhattan, Kan. The same project was done for the rodeo’s 50th anniversary in 1995. The 75th Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo is scheduled for Aug. 4-7 at the Central Kansas Free Fair. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. (CDT). For more information, call 785.263.4570.

record amount of money earned by Trevor Brazile in

2011. ProRodeo Hall of Famer Ty Murray is second on the single-season Cowboy

Christmas list with $37,630 in 1999.

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