Anniversary reflections on sports pages and wrestling
A columnist recalls a 3 year old layoff on Bay Street and shifts from city to rural Manitoba readership. He notes mixed reactions to wrestling coverage and argues sport headlines favor courts and contracts over actual athletic feats, praising wrestlers’ athleticism amid bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Street
Joe Borowski
Melita
Pittsburgh
Dallas Cowboys
Dorsett
Panera
San Diego
Gary Anderson
San Diego Chargers
Three Rivers Stadium
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Antonio
Chet Simmons
U.S. Football League
Alamo Stadium
Santa Ana
Los Angeles Rams
Mike Reilly
Bridging the Years Arrow River Miniota History Books Ad
Noted history books Bridging the Years advertised as a final chance to obtain a copy. Local notices include visitors from Thompson Winnipeg Saskatoon Virden Brandon and Calgary, and multiple Armitage family updates. Miniota Fire Brigade responded to three fires July 6 7 with house barn and granaries saved or limited damage. Pool days at Barretts and Hurlins noted with praise for both pools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Armitage
Bill and
Linda Armitage
Thompson
Patricia
Barbara Armitage
Winnipeg
Jean Cook
Jim and
Evelyn Drury
Lee River
Lac du Bennett
Jessie Reynolds
Brandon
Gordon Frazer
Muriel Curry
Red Deer
Ian Curry
Calgary
Maurice
Mert Curry
Carol Gurr
Saskatoon
Thelma Gurr
Terry
Ann Howard
Jeanie Margaret
Russ
Betty Howard
Mary Farquhar
Birtle
W.H. Howard
Roy
Dorothy Amy
Crandall
Barrett
Farquhar
Lake of the Woods
Caroline Armitage
Virden
Debra Armitage
Evelyn Barrett
Evelyn
Ray
Marjorie Bronson
Killarney
Audrey Graham
Anchorage
Alaska
Marie Massey
Daren Hossack
Wayne Ewing
London
Ontario
Ivan Bering
Michael
Edmonton
Lorne Anderson
Jean Ewing
McAuley
Minso
Isabella Community Centre Hosts Miscellaneous Shower for Bob Harrison and Lynda Welles
Isabella News notes a shower at the Isabella Community Centre with flowers and gifts. Bob Harrison and Lynda Welles receive well wishes from Vivian Campbell, and Lynda is introduced by Bob before the wedding on August 13 in Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
Bob Harrison
Lynda Welles
Vivian Campbell
Bob
Lynda
Brandon
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. D. Butcher & Associates
Notaries Public
P.O. Box
Birtie
Manitoba
Morrison D. Butcher
Woody Langford
Woodworth
Council of
R.M. of
Miniota
Rae Armitage
Verna Reynolds
Isabella News
Bill
Linda
Sherilyn
Trevor Dark
Shellmouth
Heather Miller
Lake Deffenbaker
Saskatchewan
Margaret Dickie
Deloraine
Archie
Jean Norrie
Daniel Huberdeau
Janice Klassen
Rapid City
Margaret Irwin
Lloyd
Lloyd’s
Victoria Inn
Ron Coupe
Marsden
Dave Heise
Allan
Isabella Reds
J. E. Finkbeiner
Dorothy
Pedlow
Bell
Hamiota
Assiniboia Downs
St. Vital
Blue Bombers
Parkland
Sandy Bay
Winkler Rossburn
Hecla
Park Morden
Minnedosa
Embury
Cooks ¢ Creek
Pembina Valley
Travel
Province of Manitoba
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Muriel Smith
Ross Poole
Garry Dale
W. A. Barrett
Wawanesa Metal Life
General Insurance
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
General Insurance, Autopac
North West Trust Co
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