Lethbridge fastball gains Henderson Park lease
Lethbridge City Council granted a five year lease to the Lethbridge Fastball Association for Henderson Park. The group plans to renovate and light the field, run doubleheaders weekly, and hold a March 15 YMCA meeting to organize volunteers. Quiet opposition came from the Junior Baseball Association which sought the same space.
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Vancouver badminton stars sweep national titles in Winnipeg
Fourteen years ago Vancouver players dominated the national badminton championships in Winnipeg. Jack Underhill captured the men's singles and, with Noel Radford, won the doubles. Anna Bler won the women's singles and, with Radford, secured the mixed doubles.
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Vancouver badminton stars
Winnipeg
Jack Underhill
Noel Radford
Anna Bler
Radford
Boon Wins Fifth Straight With KO Of Overmann
London March 6 Eric Boon former British lightweight champion scored his fifth consecutive victory by technical knockout in the welterweight bout against Maurice Overmann of France in the seventh round of an eight round scheduled match.
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LONDON
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Maurice Overmann
France
Night Lights For Henderson Park Lease Awarded
Lethbridge fastball association won a five year Henderson Park lease at Monday's city council meeting. They will renovate install night lighting and run nightly double headers starting at 7 30. A general meeting is set for March 16 to plan takeover and financing.
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Joy Lakie
Harry Pratt
Ed Hobbs
Lorne Chabot Battles Disease in Family Fight
Montreal stalwart Lorne Chabot, once a top NHL goalie for six teams, battles arthritis and illness in an eight Montreal apartment. Friends like Red Dutton, King Clancy, and Frank Selke visit as Toronto supporters raise $1,000 for his care. Chabot’s career spanned Port Arthur, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Maroons, Black Hawks and the Rangers again, earning the Vezina and All Star honors before ending with the New York Americans.
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Red) Dutton
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Edmonton Flyers Take 1-Game Lead In Semi Final
Edmonton Flyers defeated the Saskatoon Elks 5 to 4 to gain a one game lead in the Western Canada Senior Hockey League best-of-five semi final. The win marked Edmonton’s 16th home victory this season before about 5,000 fans. The series resumes Thursday in Edmonton with games three and four set for Saskatoon on the following Saturday and Monday.
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Saskatoon Elks
Saskatoon
Stirling Tops Cardston 21 to 16 in Southern Alberta game
Stirling A team edged Cardston 21 16 in a fast defensively played southern Alberta league fixture. M Spackman and Williams led scorers with six each as Stirling broke a 8 8 tie with a 9 2 third quarter surge to seal the win, while Cardston's Williams and Steed added six and five points respectively. Cardston girls defeated Stirling girls 24 2 in the preliminary.
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Steed
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Tagg
Olson
Walter Spackman
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Calvin Brandley
Coast Girl Sets Three Swan Marks in Time Trials
Irene Strong of Vancouver broke three junior Canadian swimming records in time trials held for her. She improved the 40 yard junior breast stroke to 26 8 10 seconds, the 200 yard breast stroke by 6 4 10 seconds, and the 300 yard junior medley by 12 seconds. Records subject to CSA confirmation at the annual meeting.
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Miss Strong
Canadian Amateur Swimming Association
Hannay Wins Ski Title at Kimberley Meet
Kimberley British Columbia. The Kimberley Ski Club held its first wartime tournament with a strong local field and visiting entries. Senior downhill winners were Robert Hannay in 1 46, Don Carlisle 2 03, and Pete Gullpen 2 38 from North Star Mine to the Slough. Boys and junior events crowned L Gilbert, D Muir, S Rondesvedt, and Peppy Poole among others, with Dee McKay taking the ladies downhill and slalom titles sharing honors with G Nichols and Isabel Bentley.
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Robert Hannay
Don Carlisle
Pete Gullpen
D. Muir
L. Gilbert
D. Steuart
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Peppy Poole
T. Randall
Dee McKey
Nelson
G. Nichols
B. Preston
Golf clubs taken from Japan by a Java soldier
Sgt. M. J. E. Lauret of Victoria arrived in Vancouver aboard the S S Socotra and said he acquired a set of golf clubs from a Japanese naval officer in Java. He recalled the officer would have struggled to play golf in the jungle and, upon returning, refused a $300 offer for the clubs in Singapore.
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Victoria
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Singapore
United States
New Westminster fails to add Seattle players for Allan Cup
March 5 10 an effort to strengthen the New Westminster Royals for Allan Cup playoffs by adding eight Seattle Ironmen players was blocked. BC Amateur Hockey Association president Doug Grimston said Al Pickard Canadian Amateur Hockey Association vice president ruled the Seattle players could not play for New Westminster.
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VANCOUVER
New Westminster Royals
Seattle Ironmen
Doug Grimston
British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association
Al Pickard
Red Kina
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
Seattle
Philadelphia Boxer Nat Hines Dies From Injuries
Nat Hines, 24, a Philadelphia light heavyweight boxer, died from injuries suffered when knocked out in the sixth round of a Friday bout with Billy Eck of Allentown. The death follows the fight held in Philadelphia on Monday.
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Nat Hines
Billy Eck
Allentown
Calgary Army Nets 7 in Alberta Final First Leg
Calgary Army-Ken Stewart Calgary Quigley Maddock Spielman Hunt lead 7-2 over Medicine Hat in Lethbridge arena taking early five goal edge in Alberta intermedite finals two game total. McIndoe Fisher Rimstad Barkley Shafer notable with Quigley two goals and two assists as 700 fans witness tight, fast play. second game scheduled at Lethbridge arena tonight.
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Commercial Semi Finals Set To Open At Arena
Four Joep squads dive into the Lethbridge district commercial hockey league playdowns with a Thursday doubleheader at the arena. At 4:30 Camp 123 Le Tain line will face Burden and company, while nine o clock sees the Legionnaires squaring with Taber Rough Riders in a two game series preview. Legionnaires boast an undefeated run and Alberta playdown experience, Camp 123 factors include Gordon Kelly, and Shaughnessy Miners bring a 6-2 sudden death win as a caution.
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Hockey Results From The Canadian Press
Hockey results from leagues and series across American and Canadian junior and senior levels. Montreal Royals beat Quebec 5-2 as Montreal leads semi finals 1-0 while Ottawa, Shawinigan Falls and others post victories in playoffs. Portland, Seattle, and Winnipeg show strong scores with series led 1-0 to 2-1 in various rounds.
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Exhibition Baseball Game in San Bernardino Calif
Hollywood defeats Pittsburgh 4 to 0 in San Bernardino exhibition action. Rescigno Joiner Atwood and Sal deliver strong pitching while Clemence Howard contribute on offense. Pittsburgh struggles with steady defense and multiple error chances in a low scoring affair.
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Plan Winter Ice Show Circuit in Western Canada
Edmonton March meeting outlines a winter carnival circuit for Western Canada modeled on summer fairs. Delegates from Edmonton Calgary Lethbridge Saskatoon Regina Vancouver Trail Winnipeg Nelson discussed a regional ice show tour to boost entertainment through organized venues and joint presentations.
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Godoy and Savold Suspended Indefinitely after No Contest
Arturo Godoy of Chile and heavyweight challenger Lee Savold of Paterson were suspended indefinitely by the Illinois State Athletic Commission after a Chicago Stadium bout Friday night was ruled no contest. Referee Johnny Behr halted the 10 round clash at the start of the eighth.
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Lee Savold
Paterson
Ilinoig State Athletic Commission
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Wightman Cup Draw Set For Wimbledon June Dates
London reports the Wightman Cup tennis series between United States and Great Britain will be staged at Wimbledon on June 14 and 15. The announcement came Monday, with women players from both nations slated to compete in the famed event.
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Great Britain
Wimbledon
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No Hunting On Sundays In Alberta Big Game
Alberta sportsmen face a ban on Sunday big game hunting as a legislative amendment shifts the bill. E. S. Roper opposed Sunday hunting while A. J. Liesemer supported it, and Premier Manning with many ministers voted against. The Social Credit cabinet was divided as the amendment gained near two thirds support in committee.
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Calgary
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E. O. Duke
S.C
Pincher Creek
Crows Nest
William Masson
Last Night's Results Ladies A Shamrocks and More
Results from last night list teams and players with scores across divisions. Notable entries include Shamrocks first, Stokes Greyhounds Cardinals Berry Toccoli Petronia Stanmore Harrold Twyford Chapman Wings and Dodgers with mixed tallies, plus postponed Jokers match and a schedule for Thursday night bowls with multiple clubs and venues.
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Fonicht
Monarchs take 2-1 edge in Manitoba junior hockey series
In Brandon Manitoba on March 6 the Peg Monarchs edged the Brandon Elks 3-2 in overtime to lead the best-of-seven Manitoba Junior A title series. Clint Albright netted the overtime winner 58 seconds in, matching his two-goal night with George Robertson also scoring for the Monarchs. Don Raleigh and Bing Juckes scored for Brandon. remaining games set for Winnipeg.
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George Roebertson
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Don Raleigh
Bing Juckes
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Tommy Burlington
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Pittsburgh Hornets
Dick Adolph
Bill Thompson
Hershey
Boxing Finals At Cardston Tonight
Boxing finals loom in Cardston Alberta with 33 bouts across all classes. Army entries from Camp 133 near Lethbridge and four Lethbridge YMCA boxers, including Jerry Moffat, will compete. Notables include 90, 100, 135 novice, and 160 pound novice classes led by trainer Jack Emery. Major entries also from Crystal Lake, Cardston, Raymond, and Magrath.
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Fernie All-Stars Triumph 8-3 Over Michel Natal Devils
Fernie, British Columbia. In a benefit hockey game, the Fernie All-Stars defeated the Michel Natal Devils 8-3. Heavy ice challenged both teams, but Fernie led 2-0 after one period and 4-2 at the second, finishing with an 8-3 win to aid a Michel player injured recently.
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Robinson and Wright Report to Montreal Royals Camp
At Sanford Florida on March 5 Robinson Jackie and John Wright reported to the Montreal Royals, Brooklyn’s farm club, for training in a quiet session. Robinson, greeting Bob Finch, took his turn with hitters while reporters crowded around him. Wright warmed up with a brief batting drill and showed a sharp curve ball as he tested the pitcher. Robinson faces tough competition from Stan Breard and Brooklyn’s deep rookie infield, but remains determined to make the club.
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Wright
Montreal
Stan Breard
Brooklyn
Minor Changes In Brier Curling Rules
Senator J T Isig of Winnipeg announced two minor changes to the Canadian curling code. A three way tie after round robin will now be settled by a game between one bye entrant and the winner of a playoff between the other two, removing further ties. The second change sets rock weight limits between 40 and 44 pounds excluding the handle.
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St John to Host 1947 Macdonald Brier in Saint John
Chief Justice Thane Campbell of Prince Edward Island announced the 1947 comspel for curling’s Macdonald Brier would be held in Saint John New Brunswick. The New Brunswick Curling Association and Saint Andrew’s Curling Club will co operate in staging the event with Defence Minister D C Abbott as guest of honor.
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Prince Edward Island
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New Brunswick Curling Association
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Royals enter Allan Cup playdowns after Pac Coast finish
New Westminster Royals, top finishers in the Pacific Coast Hockey League northern division, voted to enter Allan Cup playdowns at a meeting in New Westminster. Cecil Tiger Goldstick said the team would seek backing from local business leaders. Dowthwaite dies on ice after curling game in Elm Creek Manitoba. Robby Estalella rumored to have jumped to the Mexican League remains with Philadelphia Athletics as Connie Mack plans next moves. Washington Lions beat Philadelphia Falcons 6 to 3 in an Eastern US Hockey League playoff.
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Tiger) Goldstick
ELM CREEK
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Jack Dowthwaite
Dowthwaite
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Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mackierisck
Estella
PORTLAND
Ore
Portland Eagles
Pacific Coast Hockey League
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Ironmen
Seattle
North Ontario leads in Brier at Saskatoon
Unheralded Kirkland Lake rink skip Tommy Ramsay beat Cal Henderson’s Saskatoon Nutana 10-7 to claim an early bonspiel lead with four wins, while Manitoba’s Leo Johnson suffered a 10-7 setback, dropping to second in a tight standings scene. Ontario and Alberta share top form with three wins each and Manitoba remains unbeaten at 3-0.
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