Scotty Munro Voted Medicine Hat Tigers Franchise Holder
Lethbridge hosts a meeting with representatives from Lethbridge Moose Jaw Regina Medicine Hat and Edmonton to plan a Western Junior Hockey League shift to junior A. Scotty Munro was chosen as Medicine Hat Tigers franchise holder while Moose Jaw Regina and Edmonton express support for league continuity and possible amalgamation with the SJHL.
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Lethbridge (Cp
Western Junior Hockey League
Lethbridge
Moose Jaw
Regina
Medicine Hat
Edmonton
Lethbridge Native Sons
Scotty Munro
Humboldt Indians
Medicine Hat Tigers
Ken Doraty
Doraty
George Wogan
Ken More
Saskatchewan
WJHL
North Battleford
Hunter
Munro
Wogan
Ed Bruchet
al Neils
Leo Leclerc
Laurie Rasmussen
Lorne Tansley
Percy Yeo
Frank Sherring
Alberta Hockey Association
SJHL
Yorkton Terriers
Melville Millionaires
Prince Albert Mintos
Flin Fion
Humboldt - Melfort Indians
Saskatoon
West
Medicine Hat High awards honor 1955 56 athletes
At a special assembly Medicine Hat High School presented letters and bars for the year’s top athletes. Major awards went to Reg Warne, Marilyn Hink, Rae Fountaine, and George McAffer. Minor letters and bars awarded to a list of track, basketball, football, and bowling performers. numerous trophies and miniatures donated by local clubs and businesses honored senior to junior champions across badminton, track and field, and team sports.
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New
Medicine Hat High School
Students’ Union
Reg Warne
Marilyn Hink
Rae Fountaine
George McAffer
Red Eden
Jane Enselen
Pat Vicker
Madeline Tingley
Don Crane
John Nelson
Doug Joyner
Ross Walker
Larry Fransden
Bruce Estey
Jean Donaldson
Doreen Leach
Eleanor Vollhoffer
Eunice
Fenrick
Badminton Club
Clare de Candole
Jim Powell
Bob Tate
Bowladrome
Ken Schaufele
Don Spence
Glenda Giles
Pat White
Myrna Holm
Don Chisholm
Alberta Credit Jewellers
Wright Jewellery
H. R. Hutchings
Bob Eden
Change proposed for paddlers at Olympic trials in Ottawa
The Canadian Olympic Association approved dates for remaining Olympic trials including moving paddling trials to Ottawa on August 25 from September 1. Gymnastics trials shift to Toronto on August 16. Other events set include track and field in St Catharines August 24 25 boxing in Montreal September 25 27 wrestling in Winnipeg October 5 6 cycling in Toronto September 15 16 shooting in Calgary June 28 July 2 and rifle events in Ottawa August 4 6. Yachting trial dates pending with dragon in Toronto star in Vancouver and sharpie in Montreal.
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Montreal
Canadian Olympic Association
Canoists
Ottawa
Toronto
COA
Melbourne
St. Catharines
Winnipeg
Calgary
Vancouver
Star
Needles Wins Belmont Stakes in Dramatic Finish
Florida colt Needles captured the Belmont Stakes by a neck over Career Boy at Aqueduct. Jockey Dave Erb rode the come-from-behind racer to seal the victory as Fabius faded to third after leading most of the race. Fontainme and owners Bonnie Heath and Jack Dudley smile at the win and prize money, boosting Needles total career earnings to $379,655.
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New York
Needles
Hugh Fontainme
Monmouth Park
New Jersey
Fontaine
Chicago
Washington Park
Calumet Farm
Fabius
C. V. Whitner
Dave Erb
Career Boy
Florida Flyer
Fontamne
Bonnie Heath
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Jack Dudley
Stillwater
Okla
Queen's Plate Classic At Woodbine Looms For Giant Killers
Canadian Champion appeared a short priced favorite in the 97th Queen's Plate at New Woodbine Park Toronto. Four rival three year olds Buntys Flight Ar gent Censor and O Morrisey threaten upset hopes with fast finishes and strong trial performances.
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Giantkillers
New Woodbine Park
Toronto
Buntys Flight
Skipper Macdonald Wins Connaught Club Championship
Skipper Macdonald captured the Connaught Club Championship with a one up victory over Joe Duffy after extra holes. Macdonald tied the match with clutch fifteen footers on holes 15 16 and 17 and edged ahead with pars on 12 and 13 before taking the 19th and the playoff hole. Macdonald finished even par 72 to Duffy 73.
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Cody
Skip Macdonald
Joe Duffy
Connaught
Macdonald
Duffy
Duffy Macdonald
Stan Long
Ron Corrins
Hot Shot Club Split Twin Bill In Local Game
Hot Shots defeated Maple Creek 18 to 1 Sunday afternoon then lost 5 to 4 in a night game under lights. Ed Robertson of the Marvels took his second loss of the season. Bob Sunday earned the victory in the nightcap. The Hot Shots schedule a grudge match with the Orphan club Wednesday with winner to take all revenue from the game.
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Medicine Hot Hot Shots
Maple Creek
Hot Shots
Bob Sunday
Ed Robertson
The
Marvels
Simmons Calls Off Strait Attempt in Canada to Fappetto Swim
Ted Simmons a 30 year old Toronto swimmer halted plans to cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca within 48 hours. Meteorologist warned tides favor next weekend and Simmons will not stay longer. Coach Steve Mellors plans a August or September return with Bob Gore to attempt the crossing. Bert Thomas of Tacoma previously completed the 18.3 mile shore to shore swim last year.
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Victoria
Ted Simmons
Toronto
Strait of Juan de Fuca
Simmons
Steve Mellors
Bac
Bob Gore
Bert Thomas
Tacoma
Wash
Canadian Champ Heads to U.S. After Queen's Plate Triumph
Canadian Champ, the 11 and a half furlong Queen's Plate winner, heads for the United States with plans to race in the Ohio Derby and beyond.owner Bill Beasley of Toronto eyes top American sophomores as the colt pursues a richest stakes circuit. The 10th victory in 10 starts boosted earnings to 83 520 with a 4 1/4 length margin over Argent. track conditions were slow from rain. Dave Stevenson rode the favorite who started with a sideways lunge at the post and then surged clear.
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Toronto
United States
Cleveland
U. S
Bill Beasley
Maine
California
Needles
C. V. Whitney
Calumet Farm
Fabius
Canada
New Woodbine Track
Ben Steen
E. P. Taylor
Mrs. Taylor
Beasley
Collister
New Woodbine
Yeovil firm chosen to build Saudi king's 10 seat helicopter
A Somerset company in Yeovil has been tasked to design a ten seat helicopter for the King of Saudi Arabia. The craft will be used for hunting and the project involves construction within the town.
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Yeovil
England
Somerset
Saudi Arabia
Injured Sime Expects Run in Olympic Final
Duke sprinter Dave Sime remains hopeful for the Olympic 100 meter final after injuring his left leg in the NCAA 200 meter race at Berkeley. He dropped out but qualified for Los Angeles trials by finishing second to Bobby Morrow. Doctors advised avoiding curve racing but the 100 dash is straightaway.
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Berkeley
Calif
Duke University
Dave Sime
Los Angeles
Sime
Bobby Morrow
Abilene Christian
Marvels Sweep Isle In Doubleheader On Sunday
Riverside Marvels won both ends of a doubleheader against Bow Island Combines in Irrigation League play. Mike Weisbeck threw the first game complete, surrendering five runs with 16 strikeouts, while Ray Senft earned the second game victory in relief for a 3-2 win after extra innings. The two wins improve Marvels to 10-4, leading the league.
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Mike Weisbeck
Ray Seaft
Riverside Marvels
Bow Island Combines
Mike Weisback
Blair McNeely
Pat Knibbs
Marvels
Bill
Ray Senft
Lloyd Knibbs
Combines
Weisbach
Bill McCully
Weisback
Senft
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