Boxing as Show Business and the Sports Fan
A long critique on boxing’s evolution from bare posters to TV hype. The author laments promoters’ pricing, Duran’s retirement rumor, Don King’s influence, and Mohamed Ali’s decline while arguing boxing remains a show driven by public appetite for spectacle and risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Louis
Sugar Ray
Rocky Marciano
Muhamed Ali
Equity
Duran
Leonard
Olympic Stadium
Superdome
New Orleans
Roberto Duran
Cold Turkey
Zino
Don King
St. Frances of Assisi
Father Flanagan
Mohamed Ali
Ali
Tere
Tve
Pratt Girls Win District 2 Playoff Nod
The Gilbert Plains Curling Club hosted playoff action December 6 and 7 with Pratt School girls advancing. They will travel to Winnipeg in February to compete at the Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club February 12 to 15, 1961, in the Provincial Playdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Plains Curling Club
Pratt ‘School
Winnipeg
Comnbe Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club
Minor Hockey 12s Report Two Weekend Wins and Upcoming Games
The Russell 12s beat Foxwarren 7 to 5 on December 4 with Theoren Fleury scoring three goals and Bruce Coulter two. They routed Foxwarren 4 to 0 on December 6 with Fleury scoring six goals and several teammates adding goals and assists. Next home game is December 13 versus Dauphin. Ils host Roblin Friday. Bake sale December 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the arena to support the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxwarren
Russell
Theoren Fletory
Bruce Coulter
Trent Gordon
Bob Werschler
Theoren
Trent
Warren Morriseau
Theoren Fleury
Ted Petz
Waren Morriseau
John Adolph
Warren
John
Trevor Council
Bruce
Dauphin
Ils
Roblin
Pam
Ladies Bowling News Highlights December 4 Night Leads
The Jolly Ledger team tops with 38404 points after December 4 bowling night. Agnes Cusitar of Woodlin Herefords earns high single with 286. Barbara Christianson of Central Hotel gets 281. Other notable scores include Florence Schwaluk 208 and Jean Glasman 215 for J & E Hardware. Context mentions crafts, Christmas decor, and upcoming club events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Ledger
Recreation Round-up by Cliff Zimmer
Badminton Club to be Formed in Russell invites players to join by Dec 21 1980 for weekly sessions starting after the new year. Ice makers clinic drew 14 participants and organizer Ford Winson will attend a Dauphin workshop and directors meeting. Russell hosted its Second Annual Senior mixed Volleyball Tournament with Ford, Swan River challengers and others reaching semifinals. Ford won the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Dauphin
Parkland
Ford
Russel
Langenburg
Swan River
Exnpiuon
St. Lazare Outlaws
Royal Bank
Earl Swain
Lorne Ross
Imprial Bank of Commerce
Dale Scott
Credit Union
Barley Kings
Barley Kings Fall In Exhibition Skirmishes
The Barley Kings lost 84 to the Spy Hill Hilltops in a slow, ragged game as Spy Hill opened strong with two unanswered goals. Barry Wishart and Dean Vinnell replied late for Barley Kings but the visitors held on. Subsequent games vs Assiniboine College and Activity World added losses while several players and staff changes were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barley Kings
Spy Hill Hilltops
Spy Hill
Brad Clement
Russell
Glen McLeod
Hilltop
Dave Carter
Barry Wishart
Dean Vinnell
Gord Frieze
Alan Stanchulk
Assiniboine Community College Cougars
College
Kon Maznowsk
Cougars
Assiniboine College
Ron Nemetchuk
Ken Magnowski
Jim Cusitar
Doug Wishart
Activity World
Brandon Commercial League
Kings
Richard Doubleday
Pat Tanner
Lorne Ross
King
Alan Stanchuk
Major Pratt Students Attend Camelot Musical
Twenty four Major Pratt Drama Club and Choir members attended an instructional presentation of Camelot in Brandon on November 25. The event, a production of Vincen Massey High directed by Mr. D Wilson, offered backstage tours and strong cultural value for students witnessing a high school production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt Drama Club
Brandon
Vinecent Massey High
D. Wilson
Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sack
Smccet
Recreation Commission
Department of Fitness, Screation and Sport
Pratt
Minor Hockey Report
Ladies Bowling News
I Reishi
Smith Street
Jets
NY Rangers
Colorado
Harters
Minnesota
NY Larangers
Detroit
Washington
Dan
Boston
Rangers
Cliff Zimmer
Derby
Dropmore Hall
Ckdm Dauphin
North Central Hockey League
Miniota
Russell Memorial
Bank of Commerce
Miami
Danny Vinnell
A. Zimmer
R. Hyatt
B. Cochrane
J. Robert
A. Petz
Russell Curling Club
Terry Stonehouse
Florida
Tampa - ST Pete
Tampa
Wardair
The
Gulf
Disneyworld
Circus World & Cypress Gardens Monitours
Manntours
Ellice Ave
Wall
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