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Cumberland Islander in Cumberland, British Columbia

17 Jan 1920

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Cumberland Islander

Location

Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1920

Page

5

Western Pastimes Expose Splendid Island Boxing Show

The Nanaimo Western Pastime Club staged a top sport event with strong local and visiting talent. Gene Connor of Vancouver defeated Tom Durkin of Saskatchewan and Alberta in two straight falls, in a packed arena with cheering fans.

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Nanaimo Athletic Organization Connor Vancouver Nanaimo Upper Island Old Athletic Club Gene Connor Tom Durkin Saskatchewan Alberta Durkin Taffy Edmunds Young Farmer Victoria Edmunds Farmer Jim Gordon Bert Parks Parks Barnes Salty Sheppard Salty Townsend Bill Bailey Bob Farmer Bailey Lambert Dawson John Morgan Ladysmith McDonald Morgan Johnny Linc Swanson Cumberland Since Swanson Ovington Frank Gardner Caplansky
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League Orders Cumberland to Play for Championship

At a Nanaimo meeting of the Upper Island Football League on Wednesday night Cumberland was ordered to play South Wellington for the championship in Nanaimo, Cumberland setting the date. Cumberland won the league match and the medals, but criticism swirls over perceived league bias and delays in presenting honors.

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Upper Island Football League Nanaimo Cumberland South Wellington Vancouver
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Cumberland Football Night Foe Local Enthusiasts Rally At City Hall

In a pointed critique South Wellington blocks Cumberland from returning trips and pushes for community involvement. A public meeting is set for tomorrow at 2 PM in City Hall to discuss football matters, with a basketball meeting at the Waverley Hotel on Tuesday at 7 30. Community members urged to attend and contribute.

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Cumberland Waverley Hotel
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Barney Cornfield Drives Wild Space Wagon to Courtenay

In a stormy night escapade Barney Cornfield piloted a heavy buzz wagon from Vendome Cafe toward Courtenay. Four companions joined the ride as the machine lurched through nine or ten corners, reaching Courtenay after a hazardous two hours five minutes on low gear. Wild Bill suffers a sore foot and wears one shoe backward to keep pace.

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Barney Cornfield Courtenay Wild Bill Dee Barney Mal-De-Mer Bill
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Ladies Hats Sale Price Listed In Ad

An old newspaper ad notes trimmed hats for women with regular prices around 7.75 and sale prices marked as 8.95 9.25 and 9.15 dollars, indicating discounts on fashionable millinery.

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Alex. Rowan League Sportspor Carpentier Dempsey Fred Dallas Harry Farmer Bevan Rideout
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