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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1922
Page
7
City basketball enthusiasts gather for the Gomox District League organization meeting to elect new officers for the season. Last year saw the Five T’s senior champions and the High School lads claim intermediate honors as the sport grows locally.
Dave Hunden, star pitcher for the Cumberland Intermediate baseball team, departed with his brother Ed for the Mainland. He contributed to the team’s success and is known as a popular local athlete who also played football and basketball. He expects to return before next season.
Cumberland United defeated Merchants United 2 0 after a slow first half. Kenney starred for the locals with superb placements and two decisive shots, while Toots Plump scored the second goal and Milli gan stood out in a weak forward line.
Cumberland 2 Nanaimo 0 in the Senior clash while Cumberland Juniors shut Benan 2-0. The report notes new players may appear and praises Milligan Conti Kenney and Stewart. Wilson the new goalie is capable. A Cumberland Badminton Club meeting is set for Oct 1 at 7 30 pm to reorganize.
Notice prohibits shooting or trespassing on Lots 164 and 97 in the Comox District also known as the Smith Farm Grantham. Smith Brothers claim ownership and enforce access rules.
Entries for the Mainland Cup series must reach Secretary Frank Webb in Nanaimo by October 16 after a decision by the Lower Mainland Governing Board. All senior clubs affiliated with the B C Football Association are eligible, and the winner earns the right to compete for The Daily Province Cup. In a Nanaimo Cricket Grounds match, Nanaimo City and Ladysmith drew 1 1 after Strang and McDougall scored.
The November Rod and Gun in Canada features Harry M. Moore’s engrossing tale Sar Ann and strong pieces on Logs and logging life. Along the Trap Line returns edited by M A Bates, with Guns and Ammunition by J T Martin and B T D Francis. Monthly from Woodstock Ontario.
Cumberland Juniors defeated Bevan Juniors 2 0 in a Cumberland and District Junior League game. Cumberland forwards threatened often, Westfield faced busy moments, and Buffy the Cumberland keeper showed promise. Bevan lacked finishing with Robertson the main danger, while Bevan’s defense held for much of the match. A teaser note added about car wash pricing from Corfield Motors Ltd in Courtenay, B C.
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