Daley Thompson's Commonwealth Games fallout and notoriety
A critical summary of Daley Thompson at the 1982 Commonwealth Games and prior Olympics. The piece rails against his conduct in Edinburgh and London, noting boycotts, alleged arrogance, and controversial actions. It contrasts his athletic prowess with perceived poor manners and public ire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz
Edinburgh
London
Daley Thompson
Thompson
Edinburh
Moscow
Los Angeles
Carl Lewis
Lewis
Princess Anne
New Zealand
Guinness
Shields
Amateur Athletic Association
Nike
Faberge
Dave Johnston
Montreal Gazette
Daley
Hamiota Happenings Highlight Local Births Visits and Visitation
Congratulations to Wayne and Colleen Robertson on the birth of their son Steven Wayne born August 11 weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce. Maurice and Dorothy Francis hosted a visit from grandson Kevin Kirk his wife Jackie and daughter Meagan from Victoria B C while Kevin is in the navy and pursuing an electronics course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Colleen Robertson
Steven Wayne
Maurice
Dorothy Francis
Kevin Kirk
Russell
Jackie
Meagan
Victoria
B.C
Kevin
Halifax
Dave Kirk
Winnipeg
Brian
Danny
Hamiota
Geneva Thompson
Park Residence
Rose McBain
Geneva
Hamiota Hospital
Hamiota hosts annual ladies golf tournament results
On August 13 a beautiful day drew 91 players for Hamiota’s annual ladies golf event. Championship Flight winner Tannis Cochrane posted 79, followed by Grace Sandstrom 82 and Nora Gray 85, with multiple flight winners and special honors noted. A Mixed Night and steak supper are planned for August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mardi Lee
Pam Jenkins
Tannis Cochrane
Brenda Thomson
Marguerite Rousson
Margie Taylor
Vickie McGhee
Shayne Cosgrove
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Jack Matheson
Ontario
Kreager-Robertson
Bruce Graham
Binscarth
Mel and
Mae Kreager
Hanover
George Robertson
Hamilton
Ann
Bob Olson
North Augusta
Kreagers
Nelson Kreager
Ross Robertson
Olsons
Binscorth
Edmonton
Expo
Marshall Young
Estevan, Sk
Sandra
Woodstock, ON
Mrs. Ward
Maud Bryant
Shelron
Brian Broughton
Cyndi
Edson
Alberta
Kenton
Man
Oak River
Rapid City
McConnell
Lavinia
Oakner
Harding
Leeds
Res
Brandon - Dyck's
the Echo
Jean Daniels
Carol Hunter
Marg Decker
Lorna Veitch
Esther Kyte
Kay Geekie
Emma Elvers
Ida Neild
Jean McKinnon
Dorothy Foster
Ethel Duncan
Ida McConnell
Betty Olive
Judy Wesley
Buck, Bellas, Reid
Chartered Accountants
Brandon
Birtle
Warner Buck
C.A
Ken Bellas
Harold Reid
Manitoba Telephone System
Telecom Canada
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