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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1922
Page
2
Union Bay clobbered the Japs 14 to 0 in a Sunday Intermediate League game. Dangerfield led on the mound with strong support as the three Lions twirlers fanned 14, striking out 12 by Dangerfield. Cumberland crew still has a chance after victory.
A melee erupted when Miske Fulton bout remarks prompted Whittly Fulton to rush Mike Collins. Mike Gibbons, ringside, joined the fracas with his seconds as Referee Baxter, fans, and police intervened. Gibbons was struck during the scuffle and his assailant’s identity remains sought.
Five thousand fans watched Calgary Hillhursts defeat Ulster United after a fast paced game filled with twists. Tommy Gough, late of Cumberland, starred with goals as Calgary seized control late, led by Gough and McAvoy while Lavery battled for Ulster.
A notice from National Sporting News outlines a subscription to the next issue and submission of opinions on the merits and abilities of teams playing on September 9. It states agreement to rules, regulations, and accepting the auditor's decision as final and binding.
The Junior Football League held its organization meeting for the year with plans for a banner season. Officers include Honorary President Thos. Graham and President A. H. Kay. High School meets Union Bay and Cumberland faces Bevan on opening rounds. Three days' notice promised to clubs for games where possible.
The article notes potential moves by Courtenay management such as laying a white foul line and hints at future changes. It mentions Cumberland Intermediates nearing the Intermediates League finish with one loss to go and reports limited interest in a recent Courtenay baseball game.
A meeting of the Comox District Intermediate Late outlined the RK. G. Prior Cup plan for district baseball. Thos. Graham named trustee, cup open to all Inter mediate Amateur clubs in Cumberland Bevan Union Bay Courtenay Comox, with a straight knockout format and final in Cumberland. Entries to James L. Brown or Alex J. Denholme.
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