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PBR: Valdiron de Oliveira takes first at WinStar Casino Invitational in Chesapeake Arena

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:27:11 -0600

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Ryan Dirteater of Hulbert finishes in second place after impressive ride on Sunday

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Edmond elk hunter's TV show named fan favorite on Outdoor Channel

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:41:14 -0600

BY ED GODFREY, Staff Writer, egodfrey@opubco.com

No disrespect to the PBR, but Brandon Bates would rather have a bow in his hand than a microphone.

Bates, who has been the in-arena announcer for the past 10 years for the Professional Bull Riders, also is executive producer and co-host of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's television show “Team Elk” which is broadcast on the Outdoor Channel.

Last year Bates hunted elk in five Western states for the television show and occasionally has bull riders such as Austin Meier of Kinta along on the hunting trips.

“I appreciate and respect the job I have with the PBR, but that is definitely the dream job,” Bates said.

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Wally Marshall to appear at Lucky Lure Tackle in Oklahoma City

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:41:13 -0600

BY ED GODFREY, Staff Writer, egodfrey@opubco.com

Outdoors Notebook: Safari Club banquet nears; Special goose season opens

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Former Bassmaster Classic champion Ken Cook answers questions about square bill crankbaits, the Alabama Rig and what every Oklahoma angler should have in their tackle bag

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:41:12 -0600

BY ED GODFREY, Staff Writer, egodfrey@opubco.com

The Oklahoman sat down with former Bassmaster Classic champion Ken Cook of Meers for a short question and answer session Tuesday while he was in Midwest City teaching a bass fishing class.

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PBR announcer Brandon Bates talks about most memorable bulls, rides

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:02:06 -0600

BY ED GODFREY, Staff Writer, egodfrey@opubco.com

Brandon Bates recalls some of the most memorable rides he's seen, including Mike White on Troubador and Michael Gaffney on Little Yellow Jacket.

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PBR: Edmond's Brandon Bates has been PBR's arena voice for a decade

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:02:03 -0600

BY ED GODFREY, Staff Writer, egodfrey@opubco.com

Brandon Bates, who now lives in Edmond, got his start announcing Atoka High School basketball games. He's called events at some of the country's most famous arenas, such as Madison Square Garden.

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PBR: Back Seat Buckers gives fans a chance to own bucking bulls

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:43:06 -0600

BY ED GODFREY, Staff Writer, egodfrey@opubco.com

PBR — Jane Bedford is one of 100 PBR fans that have bought into young bucking bulls in hopes of winning a share of $500,000 and for the right to call themselves stock contractors.

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PBR: Bull rider Ryan Dirteater just trying to stay healthy

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:55:12 -0600

BY ED GODFREY, Staff Writer, egodfrey@opubco.com

Ryan Dirteater's biggest obstacle to winning a PBR world title is staying healthy. Dirteater jumped 10 spots in the PBR world standings last weekend to ninth overall with his second place finish in Baltimore.

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RIVERSPORT to offer a fun run and indoor rowing championships Saturday

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:26:25 -0600

Rowers and runners will be part of RIVERSPORT's offerings at the Bart & Nadia Sports & Health Festival in downtown Oklahoma City Saturday.

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Once-shy teenager credits rowing with his transformation

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:26:25 -0600

BY LILLIE-BETH BRINKMAN lbrinkman@opubco.com

Sixteen-year-old Erik Wierenga, a member of the OKC RIVERSPORT Chesapeake Junior Crew team, said rowing made him healthier and stronger, and that he loves all aspects of rowing with his teammates on the Oklahoma River.

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Edmond swimming pool bids are sent to contractors

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:44:12 -0600

BY DIANA BALDWIN dbaldwin@opubco.com

Contractors have until March 6 to bid on Edmond's new $22 million competitive swimming pool and recreation center.

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Former Oklahoma City Blazer Marco Cefalo catches lake record walleye at Canton Lake

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:33:14 -0600

By Ed Godfrey

The Canadian's catch is still awaiting certification, but it would beat the lake record by almost a pound

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Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma president reaches out to all of the state's bow hunters

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:33:13 -0600

BY ED GODFREY, Staff Writer, egodfrey@opubco.com

Bob Wiebelt, president of the Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma, wants bow hunters to know that the organization is not just for traditional shooters.

“We embrace all bow hunters,” said the Crescent resident.

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Bass Fishing Techniques: Schedule for Rose State College classes

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:45:15 -0600

Compiled by Ed Godfrey

Rose State College is bringing back the popular bass fishing class. Find out how you can join.

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Bass fishing class returning to Rose State College

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:45:14 -0600

BY ED GODFREY

Bassmaster Classic champion Ken Cook will be among the instructors at Bass Fishing Technique. Rose State College is bringing back the popular class in its continuing education program after a six-year absence.

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