Fritz Truan, Salinas, California, wins 1940 All-Around Rodeo Title

Salinas Cowboy Wins Ail-Around Rodeo Title Homer Pettigrew, of Grady, Runner-Up In Points SALINAS, Calif., Jan. 0 (/P)— Frit/. Truan, bronco busting Salinas cowboy, won the 1940 national cowboy championship and the na- lional bronco riding title, the Rodeo Rodeo Association of America announced announced yesterday, Truan earned the all-around title hy running up 7,331 official R.A.A. points in accredited rodeos. Homer Pettigrew, Grady, N. M., was runner-up with 6,379 points, accumulated largely tnrough his ability us a steer wrestler, which won him the national title in that event. "Toots" Mansfield of Bandera, Tex., finished third in tho all- around race and first in calf roping. roping. Railroads "Ready Eager" to Assist in Defense, Says Buford CHICAGO, Jan. 9 (/P)—President