LEAD: THE question seems simple enough: who put on America's first rodeo? But at least a century after the fact, the issue has been transformed into one of America's great bragging wars.
Over a lunch at the Texas State Hotel, seven men come up with a plan creating Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition. 1938:A new rodeo, horse show and parade are held, marking the first show at the new coliseum.
Covering the early years of rodeo history. Rodeo occupies a unique position in modern sports. Rodeo is a window into the past while at the same time offers a unique and fuly modern sport unlike any other. Read about the exciting development of rodeo throughout history.
LEAD: THE question seems simple enough: who put on America's first rodeo? But at least a century after the fact, the issue has been transformed into one of America's great bragging wars.
Over a lunch at the Texas State Hotel, seven men come up with a plan creating Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition. 1938:A new rodeo, horse show and parade are held, marking the first show at the new coliseum.
Covering the early years of rodeo history. Rodeo occupies a unique position in modern sports. Rodeo is a window into the past while at the same time offers a unique and fuly modern sport unlike any other. Read about the exciting development of rodeo throughout history.
