Thousands attend Rivers Arena boxing and wrestling event
May 22 1952 crowd over 600 at Rivers Arena for first boxing and wrestling show. Bill Nolan drew with Fred Strawson. Pete and Vern Plett faced Manitoba champions in heavy and light weights.
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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 19, 2017
Page
3
May 22 1952 crowd over 600 at Rivers Arena for first boxing and wrestling show. Bill Nolan drew with Fred Strawson. Pete and Vern Plett faced Manitoba champions in heavy and light weights.
The Rivers MYJC, in its 42nd year, offers a free referral service to youth and employers in Rivers Forrest Alexander and Wheatland. Ryan Lamb, youth engagement leader for 2017, invites youths over 12 to visit or call 204 303 0157 during 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m to get help with resumes interviews and job searches.
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