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Page 10, August 6,1982 SPILYAY TYMOO Spilyay Tymoo Bravettes going strong by Julie Mitchell ACTION PACKED RIDE— Troy Smith of Warm Springs gave the spectators an excellent action saddle bronc ride at the Ed Cole Memorial Rodeo at Shad’s arena in Madras on August 1. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Leno Memorial rodeo fun for all It was a rodeo in every sense of the word but it was sponsored in memory of a well k n o w n c o w b o y , E d d ie “Mankins” Cole. “Mankins” as he was known to his friends was known to the people of this area as a logger and a rodeo hand. He had gained his reputation as being an excellent roper and in his younger years as a bronc rider. The rodeo held on July 31 and August 1 at Shad and Jack’s arena in Madras was an event which “Mankins” would have enjoyed to the fullest. The usual events were there for the spectators to watch and for the cowboys and cowgirls to take part in but the added features of the weekends activities gave the rodeo a touch of good clean fun for all. A watermelon race was offered and the crowds watched as cowboys on horseback raced to the far end of the arena to reach the large ripe melons. The cowboys dismounted, grabbed a melon, jumped back on the horse with the melon and raced back to-the starting line with the melon in one piece. NeedleSs to say there were broken melons but as the dust settled in the arena there was a winner at the line holding a whole melon. The Fat Ladies Relay Race was an event enjoyed not only by the spectators but by the contestants. The competition in the event was intense but laughter filled the air as women tested their running speed against one another. The Fat M an’s Race was run across the width of the area with the contestants racing to touch the bucking chutes and then running back to the fence in front of the spectators. Ray Benson of Yakima tried to fool the other runners by turning back only half way across the arena but the winner was too fleet of foot for he passed Benson and went on to win the event. Foot races for kids were held with prizes being paid for the top three runners for kids under 12 years of age. Following the end of rodeo events on Sunday the Carroll Shadley family had a free barbeque for the contestants and the spectators ending the weekend at the arena in Madras. Yakima Nation defeated the Bravettes in a championship game held on Monday, July’ 12th, to win the Tanewasha Memorial Tournament. The tournament was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, but was held over due to darkness and both teams having one loss in th e d o u b le e lim in a tio n tournament. The tournament was held in memory of Vernon Tanewasha, in conjunction with a picnic memorial dinner and giveaway, and marked the teams return to competing against Indian teams. The B ravettes and T anew asha family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to all th a t p a rtic ip a te d and volunteered their time to help us through a difficult time. The tournament success was a result of all who helped, attended games, and supported our team. The weekend of July 17 and 18 fo u n d th e B ra v e tte s traveling to St. Helens for a round robin, class B.A.S.A. sanctioned tournament. Five games were played against well rounded teams, giving the Bravettes five losses. The competition was close, yet the Bravettes had a tough time with the bat, constantly playing defense, while offense suffered. W h a t w as g a in e d w as additional A.S.A. exposure and playing experience for the rookies. Back door battles payed off big for the Bravettes in Nisqually on July 24-25. In Saturdays games, the team lost to Queets to put them in the losers bracket, meaning a 5 game comeback on Sunday. Nisqually, LaPush, and Queets were the first three challengers, while Yakima Nation waited in the winners bracket. In the Bravettes fourth game, with the help of big sticks and tough defense Yakima Nation was defeated, 4-6. The Iron-Nine raileyed Up to continue playing the best defense all season, with Louise Katchia plugging the right side at second base and Bubbi Tanewasha catching everything in the air in center field. Sandra Shike found her bat and hit two triples and one H.R. to break her hitting W um p.‘,:/Angld and P o ker Nelson of Portland joined the Bravettes at pitcher and short stop to enhance the line-up. At dusk, the score after 7 innings was Bravettes 2 runs, and Y akim a N a tio n 0. Ju lie Mitchel}, Bubbi, and Angie Nelson were named All-Stars and the entire team won the sportsmanship award, as well as championship sweatshirts. Team moral was given a boost and an overwhelming feeling of team spirit was regained after th e p r e v io u s w e e k e n d s disappointments. The Warm Springs Bravettes finished in third place in The Dalles fast-pitch league that ended July 31st. Shakey’s placed second and Martin- M a rie tta are th e league champs. U p c o m in g c m p e t i t i o n includes the state class B fast- pitch tournament in St. Helens on August 4-5, then possibly re g io n a ls in R e d m o n d s ’ tournament City ball park. After that, the Bravettes are looking forward to entering Indian tournaments within and o u t s i d e th e u s u a l a n d accustomed playing areas, meaning fund-raising events. The first being a team- rummage sale and car wash at th e s h e lte r b e h in d th e community center on August 11, Come by and buy some broke-in cleats, jerseys, and sweatshirts. Baseball tourney scheduled T he a n n u a l A ll-In d ia n men’s baseball tournament will be held on the Labor Day weekend September 4, 5 and 6. Teams from throughout the northwest will be here for the three day affair. The entry fee per team is $100, plus there will be teepees and dinner provided for the visiting teams.. The prizes will include: First p la c e , th e re w ill be -12 championship jackets a trophy and prize money: Second place, 12 baseball caps, a trophy and prize money. There will be a MVP trophy, a sportsmanship trophy, the Buff K atchia Memorial trophy, (must be won three times in a row to own), and nine All-Stars caps and T-shirts. Rules: Seven innipg games with an hour and forty five minute time limit. 10 run rule after 5 innings except for consolation and championship games. Must have proof of % degree Indian blood in order to play, and all umpire decisions are final. After the first game is played the team cannot add players to the roster. Single elimination (not true double elimination; no backdoor). No alcoholic beverages allowed and not responsible for any thefts or damages. Other information contact Sal Sahme (503) 553-1161, ext 235, PO Box 724, Warm Springs, Orfegon 97761. SHOWIN G HIS STYLE— M att Wewa threw a good clean head catch in the team roping event with his partner CarroU “Shad” Shadley moving in to throw for the heels of the steer at the E d Cole Memorial Rodeo. Shad was the ramroder of the rodeo. » Spilyay Tymoo photo by Leno
