SPORTS Blue Mountain Eagle A10 Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Dayville teen chasing Elgin rodeo crown By STEVEN MITCHELL Blue Mountain Eagle ELGIN — After being crowned Oregon High School Rodeo Queen last week, Day- ville’s Rowdy Israel is hoping to represent Grant County July 6-9 at the Elgin Stampede as she looks to be named queen of the stampede. Israel, 16, said that in addi- tion to representing the county, she also wants to honor the memory of former Elgin Stam- pede President Ty Hallgarth, who died earlier this year. She said Hallgarth, who had been president of the Elgin rodeo for fi ve years, was a friend and supporter. On the back of a horse as far back as she can remem- ber, Israel told the Eagle that most weekends, she is gone rid- ing horses and competing in rodeos. Her events are break- away roping, goat tying and pole bending. Israel said she tried out for the Elgin Stam- pede rodeo queen nomination in August and has been com- peting for the crown since May. Israel is one of three con- testants vying for the Stam- pede Queen title. The Elgin Stampede judges evaluate can- didates in three categories: horsemanship, public speak- ing and ticket sales. Each can- didate must perform a rid- ing pattern, give a speech and sell tickets to the Stampede. The categories are scored individually. Having been named Lit- tle Miss Grant County in 2014 and Little Miss National Pro- fessional Rodeo in 2017, Israel said she has always been proud to represent Grant County. With aspirations of one day being crowned Miss Rodeo America, Israel said she always hopes to have the county’s sup- port behind her. “I’ve been representing Grant County for quite some time now,” she said. “Dayville is my home, so I am part of the county.” The 75th annual Elgin Stampede Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo will feature four days of enter- tainment and activities, includ- ing a parade and dance. The coronation is Thursday, July 7. Those looking to throw their support behind Israel can purchase tickets from her by calling 541-620-3272. The 8mm Mauser W Contributed Photo Dayville’s Rowdy Israel, 16, is hoping to be crowned Elgin Stam- pede Rodeo Queen next month after being named Oregon High School Rodeo Queen last week in Prineville. Lady Pros named to all-league squad By STEVEN MITCHELL Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY — The 2A/1A Special District 6 all-league selections for softball were announced last month, and eight Grant Union/Prairie City players made the cut. Senior Riley Robertson was named to the fi rst team at catcher and was selected Spe- cial District 6 Player of the Year. Sophomore Drew Williams was chosen for the fi rst team at pitcher and named Pitcher of the Year. Other Lady Prospectors named to the all-league team were: • Paige Gerry, senior, fi rst team fi rst base • Savannah Watterson, sophomore, fi rst team infi eld • Raney Anderson, junior, fi rst team utility/DP • Addy Northway, sopho- more, fi rst team outfi eld • Paige Weaver, senior, sec- ond team outfi eld • Halle Parsons, sopho- more, second team infi eld The Lady Pros went 26-2 on the season and fi nished sec- ond in the state. Grant County Junior Golf Program starts July 5 Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY — The Grant County Junior Golf Program will take place next month at the John Day Golf Club. Led by Grant Union High School golf coach Ron Lundbom, the two-week program teaches all the basics of the sport, including rules, etiquette, grip, stance and swing. The program is open to boys and girls aged 7-18, with classes running from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday-Thursday, July 5-7 and 12-14, at the John Day Golf Club, 27631 Golf Club Road. The program concludes with an ice cream party and scramble tournament on the fi nal day. The cost is $30 per person, with no pre- registration required. Clubs are available for anyone who needs them. For more information, call the club at 541- 575-0170 or call Lundbom at 541-575-1850 or 541-620-0427. SHOOTING THE BREEZE Justin Davis/Blue Mountain Eagle Grant Union’s Audry Walker lines up a putt as her competitors look on during the Grant Union Golf Invite on Friday, April 29, 2022. hen people refer Reich, again opting for sci- to the .30-06 entifically superior bullet as the “grand- design, switched to an even father” of modern car- heavier bullet of .323-cal- tridges, they are both right iber, 198-grain boattail and wrong. While the .30- FMJ design. In addition to these world con- 06 has sired an flicts, the 8mm impressive family Mauser, 8x57mm tree, it cannot be JS or 7.92x57mm, referred to as the as it sometimes is family patriarch called, saw action anymore than Edi- in many smaller son can be cred- ited with invent- conflicts in Europe, Dale Valade Asia and Africa. ing electricity. No, Today it has been largely there are others to thank in general, but one predeces- relegated to “has been” sta- sor in particular deserves tus. This is a shame, as it is still a good cartridge. In recognition. In 1888, the German power it lands somewhere military adopted a car- between the .308 Win- tridge that required a few chester and .30-06 Spring- revisions before arriv- field when loaded to mod- ing at the final product, ern pressure levels, as seen which came to be called in European ammunition. the 8x57mm Mauser. To In both Europe and Africa put that in perspective, it still sees mixed use for our own .45-70 had been big game hunting. In defer- adopted for official use in ence to the potentially con- 1873, only 15 years before. fusing variations in bore To say this cartridge was dimensions, most Amer- way ahead of its time is a ican ammunition makers load the 8mm to something major understatement. Originally loaded with more of the power level of a .318-caliber, 226-grain a .30-30 Winchester. A hunting client at the roundnose full metal jacket bullet, the 8x57 J had a Antone when I was there muzzle velocity of between used to bring an old Spor- 2,000 and 2,100 feet per terized Mauser rifle cham- second. In those days, that bered for 8x57mm. He handloaded 180-grain Nos- was burning rubber. After adopting the ler Ballistic tips to around stronger 1898 Mauser 2,650 fps. Aside from that rifle design, the German one hunter, I’ve had good brain trust began to exper- experiences with a handful iment with lighter-weight of mil-surp Mausers over Spitzer bullets at much the years. Personally, I think it’s higher velocities. In 1905, the 8x57 JS was born; about as likely that we will using the same .473-inch see 8-track tapes make a rimless case as the J ver- comeback as any resur- sion, it featured a .323-cal- gence in popularity for the iber, 154-grain bullet trav- old 8mm Mauser. But if eling 2,700-2,800 feet per you have one, or plan to get one, enjoy it. And you second. To differentiate, the can tell everyone that it’s ammunition for the origi- the grandaddy of a host of nal 1888 version became modern cartridges. Do you shoot an 8mm known as J Patrone and the newer 1905 version was Mauser? Write to us at called S Patrone. Confus- shootingthebreezebme@ gmail.com and check us ing, isn’t it? In World War I, the Kai- out on Facebook! Dale Valade is a local ser’s riflemen fought with country gent with a love for the S Patrone 154-grain the outdoors, handloading, ammunition. Later, during hunting and shooting. 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