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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
9
John W. Harrison presents a humorous piece in the Regina Post arguing curling is the antidote to golf. He mocks golf's physiology and mental strain while praising curling's cheaper, quieter appeal and the colorful local scene around spectators and players.
The article extols curling life with humor about the sport’s absence of hazards and delays. It urges Regina readers to join the Regina Curling Club, noting the club's historically large membership and room for more players, with the phone number 7708. It also covers hockey results, including Canadiens overtime win over the Bruins and Maroons’ 4 1 victory against the New York Americans.
St. Pats Adams scores at 2:00 in first period as Pittsburg McCurry nets a 1:60 mark in the third period. Ng adds goals in both first and second overtimes to clinch the win.
Canadiens beat Brains 6 to 5 in a close Montreal game as fatigue from a heavy schedule showed on the ice. Key players battled through a demanding week with goals scored in late moments securing the win.
Melbourne reports the drowning of Commander Bruce who had toured England with the Australian cricket teams in 1886 and 189% during a recent visit to the city.
The obituary notes Bruce, a celebrated left handed batsman and bowler, hailed as one of Australia's best. It highlights his graceful hitting power and early promise on his first England tour at age 22, with scores of 25 and 35 at Melbourne against England and figures of three for 99.
After a lengthy debate the motion to continue the rink and approach the new association to take charge carried. T W Carr offered to assume control but obstacles remained. The meeting adjourned with rink committee oversight and a probable later transfer to tonight's formed association.
Lethbridge announces registrations for the Vets Crow league listing players G. Reber F. Henderson L. Ward R. Creenway O. Erickson S. Winter 8. Ferris T. Kerrigan D. Keiver S. Smith O. B. Daniels W. S. Henderson J. H. McPhee L. Turcotte D. Blythe A. Clarke I. Rose G. Ferris H. Ferguson W. Law H Miles T. Blythe December 21.
New York December 19 Manager McGraw of the Giants hinted before departure for Florida that Reds catcher Bubbles Hargreaves is not the ideal choice. He favors Butch Henline of the Phillies, with Art Fletcher likely secured as backup, making a deal possible.
The British Olympic Association will publish a magazine its first issue to appear in January It will circulate in public schools universities and large sport clubs across the British Isles to boost interest in England’s Olympic standing.
The French Tennis Federation urged the United States Lawn Tennis Association to delay the Davis Cup challenge round by at least seven days after the inter-zone finals, in response to Borotra and Lacoste near collapse last summer.
Teddy Hayer predicts a knockout win for Harry Wille over Jack Dempsey with a brief talking point. Hayer, trainer of Mickey Walter, former Dempsey associate, left for New York with the latest boxing forecast.
New York December 19 Casey Stengel was engaged recently as manager of the Toledo American Association club after guiding the Giants in two 1923 World Series games.
Boston match reports Jake Schaefer defeated Willie Heppa 3200 to 2777 in a four day exhibition. The game featured 18.2 balk. line by hard match segments as reported.
All hockey players aiming to make the Monarch team are asked to report at the Arena tonight at 7:45. Players from last season should bring or drop off sweaters or socks at the Green Lantern within 48 hours for dry cleaning and repairs.
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