CFL Crisis and Prospects for a United League
A veteran Canadian football observer warns the CFL faces a deep divide between haves and have-nots. He cites owners like Skalbania and Ballard, the Argos payroll, and TV money as factors threatening Winnipeg and other smaller markets. He urges true salary equalization and league-wide unity to prevent a collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Football League
Foster Brooks
Eris
Toronto
NFL
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Alouettes
McGill Stadard
Autostade
B.C. Lions
CFL
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Montreal Alouettes
Lord Nelson
Skalbanie
Vince Ferregano
Lyon Swann
Steelers
Dallas Cowboys
Harold Ballard
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Argos
David Marler
David Green
Dieter Brock
Argonauts
Carling O’keefe
Seasn
Edmonton Eskimos
Calgary Stampeders
Land of
Monsieur Lalonde
B.C
Ottawa
Nelson Skalbania
Montreal
Lodge Brothers
Winnipeg Stadium
Golf Club holds annual meeting in Russell
The Russell Golf and Country Club held its annual meeting on April 7 with about twenty five members present at the Russell Curling Club. President Spence Reavie led the session at 8 00 p.m. as the club reviewed 1961 plans and finances including a 10 percent dues increase to cover costs.
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Russell Golf and Country Club
Spence Reavie
Russell Curling Club
Ken Walter
Ladies Curling Club ends season with potluck and awards
The Ladies Curling Club closed its season on April 8 with 46 members at a potluck, the annual meeting, and awards for the 1980-81 champions Hazel Miller and team. Officers' installation for 1961-82 was postponed amid talks of amalgamating with the Men’s Club, with a May 2 meeting to decide. The 1981-82 schedule includes a fall bonspiel and district playoffs, plus a new entry format for upcoming curling seasons.
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Grounds Committee
Eldon Montgomery
Dale Brown
Ways and Means
Evelyn Whitmer
Borkofsky
Hazel Miller
Alice Schwalm
Joan Montgomery
Cheryl Reavie
Carrie Borkofsky
Recreation Round-up and Local Race Notices
Recreation items urge registration for a Russell to Millwood bicycle race to celebrate RM 100th Birthday with four rider teams and one lady minimum. Also details oil painting classes by Betty Pash, Slow Pitch League meeting May 3, and umpire coach registrations for Russell and Binscarth minor baseball.
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Russell
Millwood
Ly Wand
Cliff Zimmer
Box 667
Man
Betty Pash
Binscarth
Betty
Russell and
Woodlin Herefords Lead After April Bowling Night
Woodlin Herefords top the standings with 94913 points after bowling night on April 9, while The Jolly Lodger trail at 4813. Ede Peltz of Woodlin Herefords earned Single of the Night with 312, and Eleanor Krywushenko of Central Hotel made 281. Edna Thompson and Judy Preston posted solid scores for their teams. High Triple went to Peltz with 713, while Thompson totaled 551 for honorable mention.
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Woodlin Herefords
Jolly Ledger
Ede Peltz
Eleanor Krywushenko
Central Hotel
Brenda McGregor
J&e Hardware
Emily Kiez
the Jolly Lodger
Edna Thompson
Judy Preston
Frances Hutton
Inglis Bull Tops as Reserve Grand Champion at Manitoba Fair
Inglis bull 281 a two year old exhibited by S C Jackson and Son of Inglis was named Reserve Grand Champion Charolais at the 1981 Royal Manitoba Fair. G Bar D Flame 21 of Rivers won top honours in a close class of 24 entrants. Reserve Grand Champion sold for 3300 dollars while the Grand Champion bull earned 3600 dollars.
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W.P. Edward
S.c.jackson and Son
Inglis
G-Bar-D Flame 21
G-Bar-D Farms
Rivers
Man
Grand Moffatt
Forrest
Don and
Lillian Stebelesti
Oakburn
Keystone Centre
Fund for girl proceeds after Toronto operation
Rev Fr Michael Skrameda organized a fundraiser for a Toronto surgery after a girl was found to have two heart openings. The Oakburn area and others contributed, enabling operation and a satisfactory recovery. Sympathy extended to Leo Gensorek’s family. Nick Halak and Rose Craig traveled to Yorkton for a service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Skrameda
Oakburn
Toronto
Ont
Skrumeda
Nick Halak
Rose Craig
Yorkton
Sask
Leo Gensorek
Rossburn District Hospital
Rossburn
Man
Greek Orthodox ‘Church
Anna Belbas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Snc
Recreation Commission
Department of Fitness, Recreation and Ott
Mae
Golf Club
By Joel McGrath
Sugg
Lady Curlers
Russel Agricultural Grounds
Russell-Binscorth
Russell ‘Arena
Ladies Bowling News
Inglis Bull
Lynn Lake
Bicknell
Lynn
Royal Bank Robinson
Coulter Tankers Ltd
Vern Rosnoski- Kinsmen Club
Elks Lodge
Clement’s Farm Equipment
Calgarth Farms
Russell Vnn
South Side Service
F. Clement
Dale's Men’s Wear
Russell Pee Wee
St. Regis
Angusville
Outer Space
Parkland Country Gun Club
Cameron Flett
Chester Tanasychuk
Ivan Tanasychuk
Cam Clearwater
Gun Club
Russell, Rossburn
Birt
B.H.S. Custom
Fer Izer
Treflan
Avadex
Bud Stanchuk
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