Figures and football drift in Canadian sports talk
A column reviews Johnny Esaw's long impact on figure skating for CTV and CBC rights disputes, Je ff Boyd’s NFL pursuit from Winnipeg, and Gerry Snyder in Montreal pushing for NFL expansion. It notes CBC’s higher rights offers, Esaw’s loyalty to skating, Boyd’s auction circuit moves, and Snyder’s persistence despite limited Canadian fan base.
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Johnny Esaw
Jett Boyd
Gerry Snyder
CTV
Esaw
John
CBC
Jef Boyd
Blue Bombers
Boyd
NFL
Winnipeg
Jeff Boyd
Jeff
Canada
Swervyn Merv
Brian Kelly
Montreal
Snyder
Jean Drapeau
Drapeau
Gerry
Phoenix
Memphis
Washington
Angusville 7 and riders finish runner up in Russell finals
Angusville 7 and riders lost 4-2 to Birtle in the Russell weekend final after beating Russell 63 in the Friday night match. Kenny Chuchmuch led scoring with 3 goals in the opener and 5 goals next game, while Nigel Rubeniuk starred in goal.
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Angusvile
Russel
Angusville
Russell
Kenny Chuchmuch
Clint Pushka
Ryan Katchin
Cory McNab
FoxBins
Lorne Lawless
Birtle
Nigel Rubeniuk
Chuchmuch
Eastman region tops Manitoba Games finals
Eastman region dominated the Manitoba Games finals in Flin Flon to win aggregate honors and the Manitoba Games Shield with 198 points across eight sports. Parkland and Winnipeg trailed, with Interlake and Central also posting top finishes as more than 7,500 athletes competed.
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Stman
Flinton
Eastman
Parkland
Winnipeg
Central
Norman
Interlake
Westman
Winnipeg 2
Flin Flon
Larry Desjardins
Figure Skating Carnival Highlights Months Theme 1986
The Russell Figure Skating Club hosted its March 23 carnival with the theme As The Months Go By. Guest skater Tania Andrews from Birtle, Manitoba, and Juvenile Ladies Silver Medalist, performed a December solo. Carnival Queen Ana h Fowler earned honors. draws paid $50 to May McGillivray, $20 to Linda Ramsey, $10 to Karen Macisaac, with door prizes won by Spencer Reavie, Marcia Sawchuk, and Tracy Keating.
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Russell
Tania Andrews
Birtle
Manitoba
Patti Vinnell
Anah Fowler
May McGillivray
Linda Ramsey
Karen Macisaac
Spencer Reavie
Marcia Sawchuk
Tracy Keating
Russell 9 & Riders win A Final in Birtle Tournament
In the Birtle Tournament Russell 9 and riders defeated Decker in the A Final. Derek Chuchmuch scored 3 goals while Shayne J Hamilton and Brent Wishart added one each. Shayne JHamilton and Chris Halvas provided assists as Everett Belhumour accepted the team trophy and each player received a trophy. The Russell 9 and unders hosted a Windup Supper on March 26 in the Legion Room with ribbons and gifts for players and coaches.
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Russells Decker
Russell
Decker
Isitory
Birtle
Derek Chuchmuch
Shayne ‘Jamilton
Brent Wishart
Shayne Jamilton
Chris Halvas
Everett Belhumour
Russell 9 &Unders
Legion Room
Ken Schmitz
Dave Chartier
Sara
Laurie Halwas
Randy Migglod
Corey Muter
Russell 9
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Clinton Pushka
Arron Chipelski
Ryan Katin
Cory McNabb
Darryl Tanasychuk
Bob Chuchmuch
Blair Kerrfoot
Nolan Pushka
Russell Barley
Ann Jewellery
W.B. Garnett
Banner County Meats
Dale Brown
Coulter Esso
Jack Wilson
Ron Clement
Perry Bulbuck
Russell Video
Joan Montgomery
Russell Lions
Hockey News
Eldon Montgome
Russell, Man
Roj Iwo
Terry Stonehouse
Garry Gordon
Manitoba Games Council
Minor Hockey Report
Russell G & Unders
Mac Nutt
Russell Arena
Shaun Schmitz
Jeremy Thom
Judy Preston
Dale
Acton
Co-op
Rossburn Ukrainian Hall
Rossburn, Manitoba
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