As series evolved, so did Silver Boot

 
The Rangers would like to keep Silver Boot III, the third such incarnation of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Lone Star Series, in Arlington. It is emblematic of a rivalry that is of wide interest in Texas, and is getting better every year. [link]

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