ProRodeo Sports News - June 28, 2019

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PRCA NOTES PASSAGES Steer wrestler Ty Erickson stopped the clock in 4.6 seconds to win the Belt (Mont.) PRCA Rodeo, which ran June 15-16. Clocking In

in 1951 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After leaving the service he went to Detroit, bought a car and brought it back to New Mexico. After returning home, he joined the rodeo circuit and spent the next 27 years rodeoing across the country. In 1955, he joined the Rodeo Cowboys Association. Rinestine said he took the bulls because “it was just so easy.” He finished a career-best second in the 1962 PRCA world standings and was third in 1959. He placed seventh and 12th in 1960 and 1961, respectively. In 1959, Bill married Barbara. A year later, they had a daughter, LaTonya. In 1964, they had their second daughter, Tamara. The family suggests in lieu of customary remembrances that memorials be made to Dove Creek Equine Rescue, 16201 Gordon Cummings Road, Canyon, Texas, 79015.

ARRIVALS

IYLA BELLE RICHARD A girl, born June 19 to PRCA tie-down roper/team roping heeler Rhen Richard and his wife, Chalis, of Roosevelt,

WILLIAM (BILL) RINESTINE

William (Bill) Rinestine, of Dumas, Texas, a four-time qualifier for the National Finals Rodeo in

bull riding (1959- 62), passed away June 9. He was 86. Rinestine was born Jan. 11, 1933, in Nara Visa, N.M., to Bill and Lela (Wilson) Rinestine.

Utah. Iyla weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. This is the couple’s second child. Iyla was welcomed home by older sister, Ruby, 2. Richard

Rinestine

Rinestine grew up as a ranch hand on the family ranch. He graduated high school

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