Black quarterbacks in Canada show progress and tolerance
A provincial roundup highlights Dewalt Adams Moon Gales Isaac Holloway and Williams as black QBs in Canadian football and contrasts acceptance north of the border with American prejudice. The piece notes Moon chose Canada over the NFL and cites players’ perspectives on race and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Roy Dewalt
Joe Paopao
Dewalt
Saskatchewan
Joe Adams
Roughriders
John Hufnagel
Edmonton
Warren Moon
Wilkie
Moon
Kate Smith
Hamilton
Peter Gales
Bud Riley
Dave Marler
Gales
Tom Clements
Ottawa
Chris Isaac
Jordan Case
J.C. Watts
Rough Riders
Toronto
Connedge Holloway
Holloway
Taylor Field
Mike Williams
Doug Williams
Tampa Bay
Curtis Dickey
Baltimore
Matt Robinson
Denver
Gifford Neilson
Houston
Bill Kenney
Kaycee
David Woodley
Miami
Jim Plunkett
Oakland
Vamarans
Eskimos
Canada
Doug
Deep South
McKenzies
B.C
NFL
States
Terry Fox Run Set for Sept 19 in Russell
Russell and District residents are urged to join Canadians nationwide in remembering Terry Fox and his achievement. This year’s run introduces no pledges, entry fee or donation receipts, with bicycle participation allowed and a focus on turnout to approach last year’s total. Registration starts 12 pm, run at 1 pm, route patrolled by RCMP, concludes with certificates, beverage room HQ at Russell Inn, refreshments by Co op, pre registration at Somethin Different Gift Shop, and contact 7732160 to help.
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Russell
Terry
Particpants
Canadian Cancer Society
R.C.M.P
Russell Inn
Run
Zone 3 Senior C Fastball Playoff Set for Aug 22
Recreation Round-up notes an economical 4 by 8 sign, inquiries at the Recreation Office. The Zone 3 Senior C Men’s Fastball playoff will be held Sunday August 22 at 10:00 a.m. Russell Raiders lead a field including three teams from the Parkland Region. Standings list teams and scores such as sxeat and RCMP with point totals and game results. Public urged to submit score sheets to Janice Demartchuk promptly.
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Russell Raiders
Russell Recreation Commission
Russell Grounds Committee
Russell Memorial Arena
Main Street
Parkland
Bisons
Bears
Inglis
Eagles
R. Inn
Kinsmen
Janice Demartchuk
Local lady golfers win handicap event
Gail Clement wins with a 144 while Mary Persson of Gilbert Plains GC posts 151. Teams from Parkland Area including Jean Saborski Irene Parkland and others compete at Cote and Dauphin with the Russell team to represent at the National Handicap Tournament in Winnipeg August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Clement
Jean Saborski
Irene Parkland
Cote
Mary, Persson
Gilbert Plains Golf Club
Dauphin
Russell
Wasa
Parkland
Gaming
Swan River
Gilbert ‘Plains
Winnipeg
Wildewood Club
Joan Rowat
Elsie Dunstuck
Orr Wins Senior Men’s Tournament at Russell
The 1982 Russell Senior Golf Tournament concludes with Orr named senior men’s champion. Results list 1st Flight winner Mike Wowk of Churchbridge and 2nd Bill Arnott of Roblin with Max Caldwell of Ossburn in close pursuit. Closest to hole recognitions go to Martin Konkel and Gerry Robertson among others.
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Russell
Orr
Ship
Wilf Lee
Strathclair
Jed
Duncan
McDonnell
Longenburg
Mike Wowk
Churchbridge
Lloyd
Mansel
Hamiota
Mik ¢ Mansel
Bill Arnott
Roblin
Max Caldwell
Manitoba 4 H members win 1982 C N E scholarships
Two Manitoba 4-H members receive education scholarships to support university studies. Leslie Allison of Roland earns the 1982 C N E Scholarship worth 1000 dollars for the University of Manitoba degree program in human ecology. Fedak is noted for extensive 4-H leadership, travel, sports, drama, and public relations work across Manitoba clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba 4H
C.N.E
Manitoba
Leslie Allison
Roland
University of Manitoba
Allison
Dealtions
Fedak
Myrtle Merry Makers
Covery Bay
Carman District Council
Reggies Ramblings on Trudeau Cash Challenge
Edmonton citizen calls for 300000 people to donate ten dollars each to offer Prime Minister Trudeau five million dollars to quit before September. He cites a Press report of a Barnum quote and notes cheques are flowing nationwide. Dean of Manitoba Medical School is high on this year’s agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Trudeau
Manitoba Medical ‘School
Medicine Show to Come to Russell Hall August 16
The Russell Memorial Hall hosts Tommy Scotts Old Time Medicine Show on Monday August 16 at 7 30 p m. Sponsored by the Russell Kinsmen the vaudeville style show runs about two and a half hours with tickets at 3 00 at the door. The act blends singers jugglers and comics and recalls the 19th century medicine show tradition with a modern wrap featuring a traveling clinic style performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrie Petz
Russell Memorial Hall
Tommy
M.F. Chamberlain
United States
Chamberlain
Tocca
Georgia
Scott
Canada
Russell Kinsmen
Bob Hyatt
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Terry Fox
Tris
Bob Saunders
Yorkton
Kerry Graham
Cindy Kobluk
Louis Wolowich
Binscorth Pool
Barb
Kerry
RCMP
Bergs
Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League
MexiCo
Puerto Escondido
Oaxaca
Labatt’s
Blue Room
Notre Dame Ave
Manitoba Major
Manitob
Ossburn
Yeske
4-H
Pans Mre
Reggies
Barnum
Teen Angel
Inglis and District Chamber OF Commerce
Asessippi
Alvin Zimmer
Man
Rede
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