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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
8
A local bonspiel last week featured sixteen rinks with thirty eight games completed by Saturday night. Leonard Lambs Wreckems won the Grand Challenge and Ralph Byes Broom Twisters took the Gold Standard. many players and teams were listed with officials and participants noted for the event.
The report mentions players Kitson and Alexs in a chaotic scene with references to tunich and sleep, a focus shift, and a dramatic late moment. It notes a lost game, curling in a waiting room, a novelty borspiel, and a structure of fourteen ranks with two ladies and two men per group.
A lively carnival drew a large crowd as contestants paraded in varied costumes. Avery Mise Halliday won praise as Miss Topper while J Lacies and Mrs L Tait entered Persian ads and Mad Lady respectively. Gents included Earl Muir as Indian and Cyrul ward 6h with Night. Frances Clarke played Japan Lady and Phyllis Lye Little Bo Peep, Joyce Mackinnon followed. Murray Collins appeared as The Bat and Frack Hay as Satan. Allison Muir Snow-Man and Una Fotheringham Wheat and Barley among the ladies. Reg Palmer led the gents as Bell-Boy. After judging, the crowd clapped and cheered.
In Old Quebec the eleventh annual fast dog racing event draws teams for a two day schedule. Cash prizes and cups honor the best dogs and handlers with notable entrants and a Speed Cup contested. The accompanying image features racing action and figures including Emil St-Godard and Toby.
Fragmentary report shows Carberry hockey and intermediates playing at MacGregor with a 6th of the season game ending in a disputed score. Waldcats and Beyet followed as Da ly secured a win, while Austin Juniors visited for a contest against MacGregor Vies with a torn first and second period tally leaving MacGregor ahead.
Geo Croucher offers prompt horse shoeing and repairs plus oxy acetylene welding services. Located for quick access, MacGregor is ready to handle metal work and maintenance tasks for horses and equipment. Includes welding and fabrication capabilities.
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