Grey Cup memories and the laughing Grey Cup hero
A veteran writer remembers dramatic Grey Cup games, the 1950s and 60s classics, and the central figure Jack Wells known as Cactus. He recalls Dave Cutler’s late field goal, the enduring humor of Wellsy, and the emotional Hall of Fame ceremony tribute to Cactus Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Cutler
Eskimos
Ottawa Rough Riders
Bombers
Hamilton
Montreal
Edmonton
Hunsinger
Jackie Parker
Tiger-Cats
K. Ploen
Argos
Calgary
Tom Clements
Tony Gabriel
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Dieter Brock
John Hampson Wells
Cactus
Jack Wells
Olympic Stadium
Pierre
Smith Or Jones
Wellsy
The
Humane Society
Cactus Jack
Rochester
Wells
Canada
Dave Dryburgh
Regina
Vern Degeer
Tony Allan
Winnipeg
Hiall
Hall of Fame
Barley Kings Open Season With Three Wins
The Barley Kings opened with three wins in league play. They defeated the Shoal Lake Eagles 6 to 4 on November 21. Scorers included Owen Connelly Dean Vinnell Brad Clement Doug Wishart Ken Magni and Barry Wahart. Next game is December 6 at 2 30 against Birtle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barley Kings
Shoal Lake Eagles
Kings
Owen Connelly
Dean Vinnell
Brad Clement
Doug Wishart
Ken Magni
Barry Wahart
Foxwarren Falcons
al Ors
Noel Garnett
Pam
Birtle
Russell Curling Club hosts District 2 Junior Ladies Playoffs
The Russell Curling Club hosts the District 2 Junior Ladies Playoffs this weekend with three rinks competing for the championship. Lois Parr Heather Tetzlaff Holly Keating and Marcia Beischer lead the veterans. Nancy Tetulaff Jacquie Bezo Amy Keating Bonnie Nyehuk lead first year contenders from Major Pratt School. Dauphin provides the third entry. Results will be reported next week. The Labatts Men’s Super League in Dauphin features three top teams after December play and concludes December 13 with finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Curling Club
Manitoba Curling Association
Selkirk Curling Club
Lois Parr
Heather Tetzlaff
Holly Keating
Marcia Beischer
Pratt School
Nancy ‘Tetulaff
Jacquie Bezo
Amy Keating
Bonnie Nyehuk
Val Thom
District 2
Labatts
Dauphin
Bantams and Pee Wees Rally in Russell Hockey Report
The report covers Russell bantams led by Theoren Fleury and Tim Kiliwnik with goals from Fleury and Petz. Bantams beat Grandview 8-1 and face Dauphin at home on Saturday. Pee Wees hosted Swan River on Saturday with an 8-1 loss and travel to Grandview Friday for a 2-0 win. goalie Randy Kitz earned his 18th shutout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantams
John Adolphe
Trenton Ciprick
Bruce Coulter
Bradley Fingas
Theoren Fleury
Kent Fowler
Trent Gordon
Ricky Hyatt
Tim Kiliwnik
E. Kreshewski
Darrell Makin
George Parabec
Mark Pettit
Ted Petz
Greg Sigwehuk
Danny Spurway
Robert Wershler
Cam Zacharias
Atoms
Swan River
Russell
Scott DeMontigny
Darin Joss
Alan Sawaryn
Pee Wees
Ted Fleury
Warren Morriseau
Stephen Foster
Dauphin
Peewees
Grandview
Peewee
Randy Kitz
Ladies bowling news leads at 10679 points in second quarter
Clement's Fertilizer Service holds top with 10679 points after November 26. Woodlin Herefords posts a 1048 single game. High single goes to Margaret Mushumansk d with a 310 for Woodlin Herefords. Honorable mentions include Marilyn Tice and many others for various scores. High triple totals reach 507 for Umanskd and 501 for Florence Shwaluk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Thompson
Clements Farm Equipment
Donna Hiller
R.M. McMurray Ltd
Mary Schreder
RM. McMurray Ltd
Ede Peltz
the Jolly Lodger
Brenda McGregor
Judy Preston
Clement’s Fertilizer Service
Jean Glasman
M & J Simmentals
Eleanor Krywushenko
Home Hardware
Marlene Pettitt
Woodlin Herefords
Annette Schmitz
Keating's Implements
Margaret Mush
Umanskd
Florence ‘Shwaluk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sce
Nasse
Ings
Eagles
Davia
Clarence Klimack
Gary Gordon
Dean Berg
Tony Council
Todd DeMontegny
Dallas Dutrat
Theodore Fleury
Ken Hovey
Brad Kilsenny
Kevin Liske
Ryan Linklater
Jerry Lovas
Darin Zimmer
Brian Wolowich
Ryan Morriseau
Colin Marshall
Steven Foster
Peter Waddell
Richard Boscher
Chris Lee
Ladies Bowling News
North Central Hockey League
Birtle Blazers
Russell Barley Kings
Russell Arena
Louch
Rob Clement
Chrysler
Tare
South Side Service
Russell, Man
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