Manitoba Tankard Playdowns Set in Winnipeg Arena This Month
A curling columnist previews the Manitoba Tankard playdowns from the 11th to the 14th at Winnipeg Arena, notes Manitoba dominance in Briers since 1970, lists top contenders with odds, and jokes about press seating and rink fortunes, promising color and low prices.
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Manitoba
Labatt
Ray Nordlinger
Nordlinger
Mica
Blue Brigade
Winnipeg Arena
Virden Arena
Winnipeg
Brandon
Ladies bowling news leads as Woodlin Herefords top standings
Woodlin Herefords remain in first with 13399 points after February 4 bowling night. Grand totals show Clement's Fertilizer Service at 2728 and 2759 for leaders. Emily Kiez claimed high single with 271, while Marlene Pettitt earned an honorable mention for 31. Frances Hutton and Helen Woodhouse posted strong scores as others tallied 210 to 230.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlin Herefords
Clement
Fertilizer Service
Emily Kiez
Marlene Pettitt
Barbara Christianson
RM McMurray Ltd
Frances Hutton
Jolly Lodger
Liz Lopushinsky
Clement's Fertilizer Service
Helen Woodhouse
Wilma McCauley
Emily Kier
Angusville Midget Tournament Crowns Winners
The Angusville Midget tournament held January 30 and 31 featured seven teams. On the B side Langenburg defeated Leaf Rapids to claim the Community Centre Trophy. On the A side Angusville awarded top honors to Bill Walls, Randy Rubeniuk earned a wall hanging, and Brian Sidoryk took a luggage piece.
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Angusville
Langenburg
Leaf Rapids
Community Centre
Bill Walls
Randy Rubeniuk
Brian Sidoryk
Dauphin Curling Rink Wins Mixed Zone Title
Ralph Wilson's Dauphin rink with Eileen Sheldon Jim Todoruk and Sandra Needham defeated Swan River’s Brian White in a two game A side final to claim the mixed zone. Wilson’s team earns a spot at the provincial playdowns February 18 at their home club. White’s squad fought back with late scores but Wilson prevailed 7 4 in the final. Spectators saw tight play and strong finishes as Earl Swain Val Brown Gary Gordon Carol Swain and Terry Stonehouse and team represented their clubs in separate brackets. District 2 Scotties hopefuls Enid Parasiuk Val Brown Myra Kilkenny and Madeline Stonehouse also compete in Winnipeg. Upcoming events include Senior Ladies Provincials Feb 15 18 in Brandon and Junior Ladies Provincials Feb 16 21 in Selkirk.
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Ralph Wilson
Eileen Sheldon
Jim Todoruk
Sandra Needham
Swan River
Brian White
Wilson
Earl Swain
White
Jim Wilson
Grandview
Val Brown
Gary Gordon
Carol Swain
Skips Rocks
Terry Stonehouse
Madeline Stonehouse
Eldon
Joan Montgomery
Stonehouse
Swain
Winnipeg
Blair Miller
Miles Parr
Craig Miller
Eaton
Monarch Life
Terry
Blair
Miles
Craig
Scottie
Enid Parasiuk
Myra Kilkenny
Brandon
Selkirk
Russell Bantams Clinch Tournament Title
Russell Bantams sweep the tournament with decisive wins. The squad opened Friday defeating Deloraine Hartney 8 1 as Theoren Fleury led scoring with 3 goals while Ron Kreshewski and Rickie Hyatt added. Mick Petz and Theoren Fleury earned MVP honors across games as Russell dominated Portage Minnedosa and Elk Shorn to seal the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deloraine Hartney
Russell
Theoren Fleury
Ron Kreshewski
John Adolphe
Rickie Hyatt
Bob Werschler
Greg Slywehuk
Ted Petz
Danny Spurway
Kent Fowler
Portage
Fleury
Tim Kiliwnik
Ted
Greg
Minnedosa
Ament
Rickie Hyatt Gesgrerrago
Petz
Theoren Fleury - Brandon
Elkshorn
Trent Gordon
Bruce Coulter
Theoren
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Gackth Wathan
Allan MacEachen
Ken Watson
Gordon Hudson
Jimmy Welsh
Billy Walsh
Dugie
Big O
the Snake
Kerry
Pirates
B.C.D
Sam
Kerry Burtnyk
Assiniboine Memorial
Ron Westcott
Granit
Gary Ross
Miami
Dave Iverson
Wildewood
Teddy Bridgett
Virden
Brian Moffatt
Barry Fry
Granite
Vic Peters
Rossmere
Bill Paterson
Ray Smart
Jeff Tipping
Elmwood
Silverton Poker Derby
Ladies Bowling News
Dauphin
Thelma Parr
Russell Bantams
By Sylvia Hyatt
CES
Binina
The
St. Regis
Parkland
Russell Memorial
Ist
Inglis Poker Derby
Inglis Centennial Centre
Gerald Gorda
Raymond Bomback
Inglis Fire Fighters
Auinol. Ing Tne
Jets
Alywhere
Weill
Arena
Sahenme
Saday
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