Joe York on his horse Old Glory

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Life in Scurry County Texas 1850 - 1950

Joe York competes in a roping event in 1940s on his horse, Old Glory. He paid $200 for the horse which he borrowed from Snyder National Bank. The first show he took Old Glory to was in Midland. Although he didn't take first place, he cleared $187. .. . . for more photos, stories and books about cowboys in Texas please see Texas Cowboy History
Photo courtesy Early Settlers of the Panhandle Plains

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Life in Scurry County 1850-1950