Local Throwers Capture Distances at Meet
John Flett achieved a 15 feet 6 inch toss to edge Joe Ross who reached 15 feet 2 inches for second. Gordon McGillvary claimed third with a 14 feet 11 inch throw as the event closed.
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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1967
Page
17
John Flett achieved a 15 feet 6 inch toss to edge Joe Ross who reached 15 feet 2 inches for second. Gordon McGillvary claimed third with a 14 feet 11 inch throw as the event closed.
Irvin Constant led the long distance race to win with Louis Lathlin second and Alec Constant third. Albert Ballantyne won the spear throw with 63 feet 5 inches, Philip Dorion second, Charlie G. Constant third. Joe Ross won the pack race followed by Albert Ballantyne and Solomon McGillvary. Charlie T. Constant won the leg throw at 22 feet 5 inches, Irvin Constant second, Leo Constant third. Pee Wee baseball featured The Pas Braves vs Vince Leahs Winnipeg. winner reported but score unavailable.
Mr Bell voiced sorrow at leaving and spoke of the Indian people becoming integral to the community. The ceremony blended Indian and English languages and included a rough translation of hieroglyphics on the monument.
The Kelsey Division keeps schools open for a special Trappers Festival holiday. Trustees discussed growing bus overloads on Rahl's Island and Carrot River runs. The transportation committee was asked to propose solutions.
The board reports a favorable position in elementary grades as teachers hired so far are qualified. Only retarded-class teachers remain on permits due to the new grant system. Credit for the improved outlook goes to Harold Grundy who recently visited Winnipeg to locate and interview applicants.
In Canada amateur football captures autumn attention from Halifax to Victoria as youths play on sandlots and stadiums. Toronto moves to stage an all Canada championship between collegiate and senior winners, a concept dubbed the Little Grey Cup. John Bennett, famed coach and ex McGill star, advocates the idea as a bold stand for the sport.
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