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Kirbys big in Roundup Rodeo history
BY TED HARBINDodge City Roundup RodeoJennifer Kirby wasn’t there when her husband, Jim, was making a steer wrestling run at the first Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. It was Sept. 1, 1977, and she would typically accompany him, especially to his hometown rodeo. There was more pressing business for her, though, the birth of a daughter,…
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Wright Park BandshellDodge City Cowboy Band Founded 1879Tuesday, July 14, 21 7:30-8:30 p.m.Boot Hill Museum500 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd.Abuelita’s Kitchen Opening ReceptionTuesday, July 14, 3:30-5:30 p.m.Boot Hill Bull Fry & BashFriday, July 24, 5-8 p.m.Adults $22 w/lapel pin-$25 without, Children (ages 5-12) $ w/lapel pin-$15 withoutFord County Fair Building901 W. Park St.Ford County FairThursday, July…
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NFHS Approves New High School Baseball, Softball Rules
Mark SheltonDodge City GlobeFocus is on Safety and Communication High school baseball and softball teams across the country will see several significant rule changes over the next two seasons after the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) approved updates designed to improve player safety, modernize communication between coaches and players, and clarify several…