Rossport Derby Draws Record Entrants in Northern Ontario
The Rossport Derby in Northwestern Ontario drew more boats and contestants than any prior year with 756 boats and 2186 entrants from the United States and Canada. Maurice Thompson of Nipigon won last year’s top prize at 32 pounds 11 ounces while Rita Ray of Chippewa Falls placed second at 29 pounds 15 ounces.
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Lake Superior
Rossport
Ontario
Dominions
United States
Canada
Maurice Thompson
Nipigon
Rita Ray
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Nichols New Hampshires
Twiddle Chick Hatcheries Ltd
Phagus Ontario
Pioneers and Pioneer Spirit in Canada’s Free Markets
This column defends Canada’s freedom and resistence to totalitarianism and argues for producer controlled marketing. It cites the National Marketing Conference remarks by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and criticizes the Ontario Farmers Union over beef council actions, stressing majority rule and self-government.
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Canada
Americas
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Ontario Farmers Union
Canadian Meat Council
Meat Council
Ontario
Advice on bat weight and pitching style from baseball legends
The article presents batting tips from Paul Waner and pitching guidance from Frank Shellenback and Mel Harder. Waner urges heavier bats for better contact and power, noting top hitters used substantial bat weights. Shellenback emphasizes preserving a pitcher’s natural style and varying speed, while Harder cautions players against constant arguing with umpires, stressing self-control and situational judgment.
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Paul Waner
Milwaukee Braves
Paul
Frank Shellenback
New York Giants
Carl Mays
Walter Johnson
Lefty Grove
Shellenback
Ontario Farmers Union gains in shrinking opposition ranks
A column notes four small minority groups grow restless with old leadership and patience thinning. It argues governments and legislatures consist of power seeking politicians and urges vigilant scrutiny. Readers are invited to send criticism and questions to Bob Von Pilis in Whitby Ontario.
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Ontario Farmers Union
Disraeli
Casey Stengel on hitting the blooper pitch
The Yankees manager Casey Stengel joked about how he would hit the blooper, saying he would stand in a normal batting stance, wait for the pitch, then turn and swing to drive it into the backstop. The remark came after writers discussed blooper-era pitchers Buck Newsom and Rip Sewell.
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Yankee
Buck Newsom
Rip Sewell
Casey Stengel
Yankees
Stengen
Picking A Chicken For Easy Family Dinners
A short guide to selecting young poultry and preparing baked chicken. Choose pieces with smooth skin soft feet and long sharp toe nails. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 54 hours in foil then broil with bacon for color and crisp skin.
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Superior
Elmer Ferguson
c/o
Calvert House
Yonge St
Toronto
Calvert Oistiches Limited
Amherstburg, Ontario
Dizzy Dean
Bob Feller
Mel Harder
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Bradley Savage, Jr
Chicago
Ill
Barnett
Waterloo Street
Saint John
Wn.b
BABY
Bray
Bray Heichery
Dayold
Mack’s
Charlotte Street
Saint John, N. B
Brampton
Farrow
Harms
Morrisburg
Mallard Crest Farms
Orton
Wynyates Farms
St. Wink Ave
West
Meidmore
Dixon
Muneo’s
Elgin
Ottawa
Dumont’s Skin Remedy Co
Barton St. Rast
Hamilton
Ont
POST
Green St. H
Logan
Feminex
Posti’s Chemicals
Queen &T
Marvel
America
Binor St
King St
Gamilton
Rideau St
Ramsay Co
Bank Street
Petheratonhaugh & Company
University Ave
Medico Agency
Terminal A
C. King Pharmacal Corp. Ltd
Box
Walkerville
Cancer and Sugar Diabetes Home Relief
J. R. Monroe
Bellflower
California
Business College
James Street North
Jackson
Dalhousie and
North Sherbrooke
Dalhousie
McDonald’s Corners Village
Elphin
Hydro
Brownles
Hagarty
Paul H. Weber
Killaloe
Kitchener
Roy Karcher
Waterloo
Eighteenth St
New Toronto
Canora Union Hospital
Canora
Saskatchewan
Vaughan Road
Highteenth Street
New Torontse
Mhan
A. W. Dale
Dundas Si, Wess
Goreme
Pick Wood Prarmatal CO. Litt
Milton, Ontario
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