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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1941
Page
7
A collage of tongue in cheek notes from Rob Roy and others. Remarks include a reminder to lock a car with valuables inside and a quip about the Gogebic stamp plan and postal matters. Ducks sighting near Bessemer and light editorial musings appear alongside local chatter about spring timing and a new sports writer.
Local voices from Connie V Frank B Woody G and Cutover Mich weigh in on the coming district basketball tournament. They favor Bessemer with hope of stronger play and rebounds, while others joke about outcomes. Our reply notes the unlikely meeting of Ewen and Crystal Falls.
The Herald notes the shift from the old ten digit to a four digit dial system in Bessemer, promising future dialing once memorized. Bruce Crossing jokes about thumb fitness before dial service begins. The column also recalls Michigan public school founder John D. Pierce and explains county name origins such as Calhoun and Genesee, with Michigan dairy cow totals cited.
The Iron River Crystal Falls basketball game went to overtime with C. F. emerging victor. I R Report praised Bob Reihsen for his signature call and the crowd’s reaction, while John Sartoris was lauded as among the best. Tax collectors reportedly share a similar tough stance.
Wise guys favor Ironwood in Class B and Crystal Falls in Class C, but confidence wavers as fans expect upsets next week. Ironwood stands as a top M-W conference team, while Iron River Stambaugh Bessemer Wakefield loom as potential dark horses. Crystal Falls defends its Class C title, with Ewen and St Ambrose in contention.
The article reviews Little Six standings with Marenisco favored after the season crown and notes strong teams Bergland Trout Creek Rockland Watersmeet and Bates of Iron River. It mentions Ironwood's three straight conference pennants since 1937 38, speculates Hurley next season, lists local officials and former Bessemer star Velin and sons, and debates guards selection for the All Conference team amid a high 56 point Ironwood game and Ashland 14.
A college conference notes the expanding scope of its records and calls for a skilled statistician to manage increasing data. The need arises from ongoing games and future seasons, highlighting the challenge of maintaining accurate standings and statistics.
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