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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1978
Page
12
The Allied Boating Association of Canada reports that despite rising prices, boating remains a strong value. Wages rose from 80.79 in 1966 to 248.05 now, while hours needed to buy boat gear and boats dropped significantly across 6 hp to 24 ft sailboats, reflecting improved efficiency and manufacturing progress.
The Rossburn Bantams were eliminated in the league semi finals by Minnedosa after a 19-17 deciding game in Minnedosa. Earlier results included a 19-15 win and a 14-14 tie, followed by a 19-17 defeat at Rossburn to end their finals bid. In provincial playoffs Gilbert Plains ousted Rossburn in a three game set, 60 upset at Gilbert Plains, then Grandview.
The Cougars defeated the Bullets 24 13 as Gerald Bidochka led pitching and out hit the Bullets who had recent 1 and 2 slips. Exhibition games followed with Winnipeg teams winning three straight. Rossburn squads had one costly bad inning each. Next Sunday Rossburn ladies face Angusville at 2 00 and Mustangs meet Pirates at 4 00 with a Little Leagues exhibition at 6 30 for all 12 and under.
More than 200 people attended the dedication at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum near Austin for the Agricultural Hall of Fame. Sixty plaques honoring pioneers are planned, with permanent display in the Heritage Building and copper portraits with citations. Nominations are ongoing with a five dollar annual membership and contact details provided.
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