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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1920
Page
2
The Intermediate Football League presents a double round schedule with matches set from November to January. Key openings include November 14 games Extension against Davenport and South Wellington facing Ladysmith.
W W B McInnes delivers a lengthy address in Comox outlining positions on liquor reform labor rights and national service. He calls for liquor regulation through licensed vendors eight hour workday minimum wage public defenders and a fifty fifty wealth share between capital and labor while pledging support for returned soldiers and natural resource protection. The speech lasts over an hour with attentive but subdued audience response.
Ladysmith Intermediates beat Cumberland Intermediates 2–1 in a fast match at Ladysmith. Beattie and Foster made multiple saves as both sides produced sharp play and strong finishes in front of a large crowd.
Correspondence from a Islander reader explains the October 6 meeting in the Council Chambers. The letter outlines the push to extend Y M C A Boys Work until March 2 1921 and cites involvement by C B McKinnon and Mr Hutchinson in the program.
The High School leads the league with Cumberland Juniors close behind. This will be the first league meeting between the two teams and both squads are evenly matched, promising a competitive local derby on the recreation grounds this afternoon.
Cumberland Juniors travelled to Union Bay last Sunday and played to a 1 1 draw. A large crowd watched a fast thrilling match with both sides scoring once. Both teams praised for a fine exhibition and sportsmanship.
James Hood of Cumberland B C objects to a six member committee’s shift from the approved Y M C A resolution. He insists on faithfulness to the March 2 1921 fiscal year end and supports the original terms while offering personal help if the work remains orderly and aligned with prior agreement. He cites the Islander headline “Y M C A given to March to make good.”
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