Winnipeg Bombers face mixed fortunes after 1960 milestone
The Winnipeg club celebrated its 50th year in 1960 with a record season on the field, a Schenley winner and a Coach of the Year, yet posted an $854,588 deficit. The column critiques fan turnout, management choices, and CFL prospects while defending the team’s name and noting Edmonton and Vancouver league losses.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg
Bud Grant
Canadian Football League
Ross M. Smith
CFL
Winnipeg Stadium
St. James Horticultural Society
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Blue Bombers
Gordie Paterson
Bernie Ruoff
Earl Lunsford
Taylor Field
Regina
Paterson
Ruoff
E. Lunsford
B. ‘Ackles
Jim Spavital
B. Geary
J. Dunlap
T. Hudspeth
Norm Kimball
Jocko Gotta
Ralph Lazio
Edmonton ‘Eskimos
B.C. Lions
NFL
Manitoba Blue Bombers
Manitoba
Winnipeg Jets
Minor hockey results highlight weekend tournaments
The 8 and under tournament on February 7 featured four teams with Russell and St. Lazare tied 4 4 in regulation. After a 5 minute overtime no goals led to a shootout where Boscher and Zimmer scored for Russell while Kilkenny stopped four shots for St. Lazare. Final scores listed include Birtle over Russell 63 and St. Lazare vs Grandview 2 1 in the B final. Awards noted for sportsmanship and team play. The 10 and under game Roblin won 74. Ted Fleury and Morris Morriseau scored for Roblin while Fleury assisted on another. Minor Peewees lost to Rossburn then beat Grandview 63. Fleury and DeMontigny led scoring. Kinsmen Peewees played at Dauphin with multiple wins and MVP honors for Hyatt, Fleury, and Desay Sean bai ie. MAHA playoff date set for Roblin Thursday.
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Russell
St. Laz
Richard Boscher
Dean Zimmer
St. Lazare
Clint Kilkenny
Foalie
Devin Zimmer
Scott Klimack
Jamie Lovas
Birtle
Grandview
Jason Mushumanski
Fafard
Dean Lindenbach
Roblin
Ted Fleury
Morris Morriseau
Michael Klingbell
Jerry Loves
Angusville
Rossburn
Darin Angrin
Todd DeMontigny
Darin Zimmer
Dauphin
Ricky Hyatt
Theoren Fleury
Neepawa
Recreation facility grant meeting set in Hamiota February 25
Birtle Ellice recreation report notes letters about the Recreation Facility 81 grant and invites residents to a February 25 meeting at the Hamiota high school. Department reps will answer questions and encourage applications with a March 15 calendar deadline. Districts push Westman Regional Games with Foxwarren Hamiota Decker teams and Shoal Lake Kentonr basketball. Volleyball, badminton clinics, and regional playoff plans are in progress.
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Hamiota
Dept. Fitness Rec. Sport
Dept of Labor
Westman
Old Timers
Foxwarren
Decker
Shoal
Lake
Kentonr
Glenboro-Wawanesa
Endcliffe Friends Wish McFayden Anniversary
Endcliffe Friends at Endcliffe join in wishing Mr and Mrs Andy McFayden of Russell a happy wedding anniversary on February 1. Mrs Sally Wiseman left for Victoria BC for a few months. Judy Sauer and Kyle of Langham Sask visit C Sudbury and Susan. Walter Zimmer of Calgary visited the Bill Zimmers on Monday.
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Endcliffe
Andy McFayden
Russell
Seth
Sally Wiseman
Victoria
B.C
Judy Sauer
Kyle
Langham, Sask
Mrs. C. Sudbury
Susan
Walter Zimmer
Calgary
Bill Zimmers
Barley Kings Battle for Playoff Hope In Cold War Clash
Russell Barley Kings, 6-12, stay in contention for fourth with a 9-3 win over Hamiota Huskies in Foxwarren. Dale Scott led with a hat trick and Jim Cusitar added two goals and an assist as Russell pulled away after a tight start. The win tightens the race for the final playoff berth with Russell and Rossburn vying for the spot ahead of a key game against the Hornets in Russell.
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Russell Barley Kings
Barley Kings
Foxwarren Falcons
Foxwarren
Falcons
Russell
Barry Wishart
Jim Cusitar
Dale Scott
Kings
Scott
Huskies
Cusitar
Ken
Dean Vinnell
Richard Doubleday
Magnowski
Rossburn
Hornets
Reggies Public Hearing Highlights Trudeau Debate
A public hearing features remarks on Prime Minister Trudeau and government policy. The discussion centers on alleged misleading statements and concerns over constitutional amending processes and rights protections. Doug voices call to listen when leaders speak openly.
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Aces
Trudeau
Doug
Russell Minor Hockey hosts third weekend tournament
Russell Minor Hockey organized its third tourna ment of the season at the arena with Russell Legion Court managing the event. Birtle won the 8 and under AA final 4-2 over Russell, and organizers thanked participants and parents for sportsmanship. The note also invites signups for a February 16 safety course in Russell and Binscarth and promotes a February 22 cross country ski clinic led by Dave McArthur. Admission to the day event is $2 with proceeds to the Russell Raiders Fastball team.
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Russell
Russell Legion Court
Birtle
Hunter
Binscarth
Dave McArthur
Dauphin
Ol Tait
Russell Raiders
Jolly Lodger Take Lead In Close Ladies Bowling Standings
The Jolly Lodger team jumps to the top with 65198 points after February bowling night and 714 turnover bringing their grand total. J& E Hardware sits close at 631, Central Hotel 62764, Woodlin Hereford 63142. High Single goes to Ede Peltz of Woodlin Herefords with 238, with Emily Kies 223 and Agnes Cusitar 228 earning mentions. Other notable scores include Florence Scwaluk 213, Brenda McGregor 222, Joan Kobluk 215, Bess Loney 196, Barbara Christianson 212. Peltz also wins High Triple at 667.
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Jolly Lodger
Emily Kiez
the Jolly Lodger
Agnes Cusitar
Woodlin Herefords
Florence Scwaluk
J & E Hardware
Brenda McGregor
Joan Kobluk
Bess Loney
Barbara Christianson
Central Hotel
Ede Peltz
Emily Kies
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Mert Perrin
B.P.O. Elks
Wes Scantlebury
Memorial Arena
Minor Hockey Report
Silverton
Wilf Dunn
Birtle - Ellice
Badminton Players
Brandon
Reggies
Cliff Zimmer
Myra Kilkenny
Jean Gordon
R.M. McMurray Ltd
Foxwarrenm, Binscarth, Silverton, Russell and
Inglis
Gordon Bryer
Binscarth Men's Curling Club
Millwood Poker
Derby
Llwood
North Central Hockey League
Kenton Cougars
Rossburn Hornets
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