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Page 10 November 5, 1982 .. Spilyay Tymoo SPORTS - Madras drops final game When the bow breaks the cradle will fall. So ended the football season for the Madras White Buffaloes. It was from one extreme to the other and bowing out of state contention completely. The Madras White Buffaloes scored their last point fo r the year, a kick fo r the extra point after their touch down against Burns. Burns went on to upset the Buffs to a 20-7 score. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Miller I.N.F.R. Rodeo glory very dim this year here in Warm Springs for the Indian National Finals R o d e o c o m p e titio n a t Albuquerque. From the final standings of the Western States Indian Rodeo Association there were no local contestants listed among the top two finishers in any event to compete in the INFR. The closest to qualify for the National Finals this year was C.R. Squiemphen who finished the season in third place among all the girl barrel racers. While finishing third in the g irls b a rre l race, C .R . Squiemphen was the only girl listed among the contestants for the all-around title of the W e ste rn S ta te s R o d eo Association, C.R. active in barrel racing and the roping events placed her right among the contenders which is quite an accomplishments for a girl. In other competition Leland Tom finished in sixth in Going into their final game riding on a four win and no loss record in the Greater Oregon League, with just a win to clinch the title and a spot in the state play-offs came to an abrupt end on the evening of October 29, when the Burns Hilanders came to town to win the football game. Not only did the title hopes fade away but the entire bid for state play disappeared by the flip of the coin. The rules are, the odd man out and for Vale and Burns it was heads while the Buffs came up with tails and out. Just like that, with just a flip of a coin and Vale comes out the N o .l seed from the GOL while Burns is the No. 2 team from the area. The flip of the coin cam? when the Buffs lost to Burns causing a three way tie for first place with each team having a 4-1 record. It was very disappointing how the season ended after such a fine showing all season long. The boys did a great job and need to be commended for all of their efforts. There were things that were accomplished during the season, one Madras beat Vale for the first time on back to back seasons, another first is^ since Coach Rod Chester has been in Madras they have never beaten Mac Hi on their home field which they did this year quite handly. There should be some boys selected to the all conference team both on offense and defense because they all done real well. Well it is said, “If you take one step forward and slip back, take another one, eventually you’ll make it.” Another year ended. in Albuquerque Golden Eagle Boxing bareback, while Joe Scott and Terry Squiemphen finished seventh annd eighth respective ly in the saddle bronc. In the bull riding Larry Squiemphen finished in a distant 16 places. The girls barrel racing had the most local contestant finishing very well. Behind C.R. Squiemphen was Sammy Allen who placed fifth, Shana Johnson ninth and Sonya Heath and Catherine Wahta placed 11 and 12. Kenny Allen was the lone wild cow milker placed 27. In the team roping Ron Clements finished 19, Alfred S m ith J r ., 20, Sam m y Squiemphen, C.R. Squiemp hen and Earl Squiemphen 29 and 30 respectively and Danny Scott. The following are the WSIRA representatives to the National Finals from each event, these are the top two fin is h e rs fo r the year. B areback, Vince G arcia, Harley Reynolds; saddlebronc, Oliver Louis, Dave Best; bull riding, Larry Condon, Gary Sam; calf roping, Garrett Spoonhunter, Roy Hicks; team roping, Wes Williams-Carl Johnson, Fred Williams-Fred Kinerson; bulldogging, James Wells, Byron Cheney; and the girls harrel racing, Cathi Williams, Rhonda Herrera. In the bulldogging Jerry Small finished in first place, in the bareback Dave Best and Shawn Best finished first and second and in the saddle bronc Jerry Sam finished in first p la c e , b u t w ith o th e r commitments and obligations these cowboys are representing other organizations at the INFR. Each year the WSIRA provides stiff competition to the other regions which goes to show the caliber of competition there is here in the Western States Indian Rodeo Associa tion. “Well, there is always next year!!!” The Golden Eagle Boxing club form erly the Warm Springs Police boxing club brought home a winner from the Novice sub-novice boxing tournament at Hood River. Tyrone Smith in the 75 pound novice class', this is with no more then 5 bouts won over G a r r i c k R a r o in th e cham pionship m atch on Sunday afternon. This was the only bout in that division, Tyrone won a unanimous decision in three rounds. The Golden Eagle club will travel to the Silver Glove tournament held in Vancouver, Washington, on,December4-5. At this time it is undertermined just who will make the trip. There are 18 boys in the club at this time. —More Sports on Page 12— W.S. boxers victorious One step at a time is a moto that usually works well. The Warm Springs boxing club has taken its first step this season by entering five boys in a Novice and Sub-novice boxing tournament at Hood River just recently. Out of five boys who entered the tournament four of them came home winners and one runner-up which is not a bad start for any boxing team. Coach Gerald Smith said the boys have been working very hard so far and really deserved the win. The only set back is not bad being out pointed in the final bout to become the runner-up. Coming home in the winners column were Andy Stacona of the 10-11 year old at 65 pounds. Ryan Eagleheart at 10-11 year old 75 pound class, Delbert Lawson 12-13 year old 75 pound class and Roland Caldera special senior division at 147 pounds. Gary Gamble was the runner up in the 14-15 year old at 112 pounds. All the boys showed a lot of promise fo r th e ir firs t tim e in competition. There were several teams from around the area, the city o f P o r t l a n d ; C o w litz , Washington; West Eugene; Washington County and the Golden Eagle boxing club. On November 13, there will be a smoker in the Warm Springs Community Center to be hosted by the WSBC. This will be the first home boxing card for the year. The coaches continue to work closely with the boys in preparation for the coming season. The boys show a lot of promise specially those Who met their first competitive test recently. If there is anyone who is interested in joining the boxing club should report to the fishing on the Deschutes River has a good outlook. The coaches at practice which starts Steelhead season, however, demands warm clothes and the sport demands at 6 p.m. each day Monday much patience. through Thursday. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Shewczyk
