Prescient 1961 sports forecast from a Nostradamus of ink
A humorous year ahead prophecy from 1981 style sports page looks forward to 1961 events. It names teams and figures such as the Eskimos, Blue Bombers, Jets, Islanders and Canucks with bold predictions on Grey Cup wins, Stanley Cup, Brier and Masters placements. It forecasts political shifts, coaching moves, and local Manitoba sports buzz, mixing real names like Warren Moon, Earl Lunsford, Hugh Campbell, and Reuben Berry with playful humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eskimos
Montree Alouettes
Gary Ross
Carman
Miami
Granite
Davey Romano
Chip Hand
Tories
Lou Sherman
Blue Bombers
D. Brock
Jets
Chris Pidzarko
Patti Vande
New York Islanders
Vancouver Canucks
Warren Moon
Bud Jobin
Government House
Pearly McGonigal
Chicago Black Hawks
Bob Pulford
Keith Magnusson
Don Cherry
Blue
Cherry
Winnipeg
MCNA
Mike Smith
Billy Sutherland
Tommy McVie
Danny Haldorsson
Shilo
Sandra Post
Bucker
U.S
Earl Lunsford
Swan River
Brian White
Regina
Roughriders
Joe Faragalli
al Hackner
Thunder Bay
London
Hank Tresic
Depper
Dan Hadlorsson
Manitoba
Phoenix
Tucson
NHL
Barley Kings Sweep In Three Game Winning Streak Start
Russell Barley Kings push toward form with a three game winning run after a shaky opener. They lost 9-1 to Shoal Lake on Sunday December 21 with Barry Wishart Jim Cusitar and Eric Stainer assisting the opening goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Barley Kings
Russell
Shoal Lake Eagles
Shoal Lake
Barry Wishart
Jim Cusitar
Eric Stainer
Barley Kings
Pat Tanner
Scott Johnson
Glen Macleod
Jamie Braendle
Allan Stanchuk
Jim Custtar
Raed We
Winnipeg junior bonspiel crowns rinks from local Winnipeg clubs
Blair Miller skips Bill Murray Darrell Pash and Eric Stainer to the Winnipeg Junior Men's Bonspiel title after a 10-1 round robin. They lose the playoff to Swan River's David Brown but finish 10-2 in the five day event. Junior Ladies led by Lois Parr defeat Transcona Boudreau at the Winter Club and Granite Club before a semifinal loss to Karen Faullis of the Winter Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Miler
Bill Murray
Darrell Pash
Eric Stainer
Winnipeg
David Brown
Swan River
Blair
Lois Parr
Heather Tetzlaff
Holly Keating
Marcia Beischer
Assiniboine
Warren
Nemeth
Granite Curling Club
Granite Club
Lois
Heather
Holly
Marcia
Elmwood
Sharon Wazney
Parr
Rink
Karen Faullis
Winter Club
Karen
Karen ‘Tresoor
Caroline Hunter
Lynn Fallis
Maureen Bonar
Deloraine
Russell hockey squads post wins and high scorers across weekend
Russell 8 an nounces a 96 victory over Grandview on Saturday at Grandview. Devin Zimmer tallies 6 goals with Boscher 2 goals and 4 assists, Klincock 1 goal 1 assist, Hovey and Zimmer 1 assist each. Russell 10s tie Lang enburg 14-14 on Dec 20 with Fleury 4 goals 2 assists and Graham 3 goals. Dec 21 Russell 10s thump Foxwarren 22-6 with Graham 8 Fleury 6 Morriseau 6 and Boscher 2 assists lead. Minor Peewees beat Shoal Lake 6-4 on Dec 20 as Zimmer 2 goals Kilkenny 1 goal, Demontigny Council Hovey 1 goal each. Russell hosts Grandview on Jan 3 losing 8-5 with Morriseau 2 and Demontigny 1. Jan 4 league game vs Foxwarren ends 11-1 Foxwarren. Morriseau lone goal. Kinsmen PeeWees at Yorkton Dec 19-20 go 2-2 against Weyburn and Regina Kyle liners, Fleury 6 goals total and Pettitt Pettz 1. Regina Highnooners Pier 1 beat them 7 4 as Fleury 4 Gordon 1. Pettit Mark Pettitt tends net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Annoucers
Grandview
Devin Zimmer
Richard Boscher
Scott Klincock
Trevor Hovey
Dean Zimmer
Russil
Langenburg
Ted Fleury
Chris Graham
Ryan Morriseau
Darin Joss
Lasaist
Ryan Dundas
Scott Demontigny
Foxwarren
Ryan
Warren Morriseau
Darrin Zimmer
Todd Demontigny
Darrin Zimamer
PeeWee
Yorkton
Weyburn
Theoren Fleury
Bruce Coulter
Ted Petz
Regina Kyle Liners
Regina Highnooners
the Pier 1
Trent Gordon
Mark Pettitt
Danny Spurway
Leisure Club notes outline meetings and sports results
Leisure Club reports solid finances after a January meeting with new floor shuffleboard cover, extra tables, and pool cue tips. Three dozen new chairs ordered to improve events, insurance premium raised. Whist Drive and Cribbage Tournament slated for January 17 with ongoing hockey results against Dauphin and Gilbert Plains including Fleury’s scoring. Upcoming home game January 9 against Miniota Elkhorn. Kinsmen PeeWee Tournament set for January 23-25 with 12 teams. December 1 Happy Helpers meeting included bowling and snacks, top bowler Moran, key activity leaders listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigny
Dauphin
Theoren Fleury
John Adolphe
Bob Werschler
Darrin Ungrin
Russell
Gilbert Plains
John ‘Adolphe
Ted Petz
Trent Gordon
Bruce Coulter
Miniota-Elkhorn
PeeWee Tournnament
Happy Helpers 44H Club
John Moran
Lisa Clement
Louise Chierski
Darlene Witty
Karen Falkevitch
Louise Spurway
Russell 4H Happy Helpers plan bake sale and crafts
The Russell 4H group received a Parkway Co op offer to use its mail for bake sales or 4H displays. Members approved a bake or craft sale and will finalize details at a future meeting. January adjournment included a film Johnny Lingo. Next meeting set for February 2 1961 in the Town Annex. all parents, leaders, and members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkway Co-op
Russell
Happy Helpers
Russell Air Cadets Host Provincial Bonspiel
Russell Squadron 677 held its annual bonspiel at Russell Curling Rink on Dec 13 and 14 with twenty rinks. Nine squadrons from Winnipeg Strathclair Portage la Prairie Beausejour Melita Churchbridge Brandon and Russell competed. T Cochran e of Brandon won the A event. Murray Shaw Connie Sigwchuk Dean Brenzen Joseph Reles finished second in B. Special thanks to Royal Canadian Legion Russell Kinsmen Rossburn Cadet Parents M and M Solo J Wishira and Sons Banner Bakery and to volunteers Rick y Thom Rita Slywchuk Eileen Heap Sylvia Hyatt Blair Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Russell Curling Rink
Winnipeg
Strathclair
Portage la Prairie
Beausejour
Melita
Churchbridge
Brandon
T. Cochrane
Murray Shaw
Connie Sigw
Chuk
Dean Brenzen
Joseph Reles
Royal Canadian Legion
Russell Kinsmen
Rossburn
M and M Solo
J. Wishira
Also Mentioned on This Page
Minnesota Vikings
Vic Rapp
B.C. Lions
Reuben Berry
Reuben
Hamiota
Garth Strachan
New York Yankees
Phillies
Birtle
Blazers
Bary
Wishart
Dale Scott
Scott
Ken Magnowski
Jim Stainer
Minor Hockey Report
Peewee's
Brad Kilkenny
Tony Council
Ken Hovey
Steven Stewart
Dallas Dufrat
Tom
Baty
Russell Happy
Wis Regis Fotel
Smith Street
CES
NY Rangers
Colorado
Washington
Harford
Minnesota
Tora
Toromo Dan
Russell Air Cadets
Russell Curling Club
Hoss Hunter
Beaver Lumper
Bem
Angusville Flyers
Russell Bailey Kings
Russell Arena
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