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Pre Christmas Short Shots From Jack Matheson
A dense column touches CFL figures and Canadian sports notes through 1980s trends. Mentions Ralph Sazio and Leo Cahill, Kelowna relocations of Rick Folk and Pat Ryan, Grey Cup winners by year, George Knudson’s illness, CFL team ownership talks, and fan culture remarks. Other topics include cycling and Schenley awards, with veteran names like Ernie Richardson and Jack McKeag, plus scattered political and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Sazio
Leo Cahill
Toronto Argonauts
Lazio
Cahill
Leo
CFL
Kelowna
Rick Folk
Saskatoon
Pat Ryan
Edmonton
Toronto
Winnipeg
B.C
Hamilton
George Knudson
Manitoba
B.C. Lions
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders
Blue Bombers
Gil Fenerty
Argos
Orville Lee
Ottawa
Lee
James West
Rod Hill
Stanley Blair
Assiniboia Downs
Wrights
Jake Epp
Glad
Schenley Awards
Saskatchewan
Ernie Richardson
Schenley
Big Em
Shen Lee
Jack McKeag
Schenley Trustees
Jack
Dawn
Flea Island
Bingo Bob Snyder
Paul Masnick
Peter Burtniak
Tom Muecke
Mike Downey
L.A
Canada
Downey
Gretzky
Brian Orser
Brian Boitano
Calgary
Donnie Lalonde
Sugar Ray
Ben Johnson
Nationals