CFL Free Agency Sparks Sleazy Underbelly Debate
In Edmonton Norm Kimball faces accusations of breaking an unwritten pact on free agents after signing Rick House to the Eskimos. Coach Cal Murphy and Winnipeg GM Paul Robson defend a fragile system while criticizing under the table deals and the moral toll on the league.
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Norm Kimball
Blue Bombers
Edmonton
Rick House
Eskimos
Cal Murphy
CFL
Steve Paproski
Kimball
United Nations
Players Association
Joe Galat
Montreal
Loyd Fairbanks
Calgary Stampeders
Paul Robson
Winnipeg
Robson
Murphy
Orioles dump Generals by Alf Ducharme
The Binscorth Orioles beat the Moosomin Generals 6 3 as Dean Westberg pitched seven strong innings for the win. Bob Paradine and Terry Kilinuk led with multi hit days including Paradine’s triple and Kilinuk’s two doubles. Darren Thompson hit his first homer of the year and Brett Beede drove in the lone Moosomin run. Next game is Thursday July 4 against Neepawa Farmers. The team advances toward the North division playoff in Neepawa July 5 6 7.
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Binscorth Orioles
Moosomin
Cipp
Generals
Orioles
Winnipeg
Dean Westberg
Westberg
Don Albers
Bob Paradine
Terry Kiliwnik
Paradine
Kiliwnik
Lyle Robinson
RBI
Darren Thompson
Binscorth
Neepawa Farmers
Credit Union hosts first annual Rossbus Golf Tournament
The Rossbus Credit Union Golf Tournament attracted 51 players including 18 women and 38 men. Winners included Perry Borowski and Harold Wondrasek in men’s flights, Sylvia Brown and Joan Rowat in ladies’ events, with honors for longest drives and closest approaches noted among others.
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Credit Union
Rossbus: Credit Union
Craig Sauter
Rad Ciement
Perry Borowski
Elmer Brown
Bob Slow
Andy Teslia
Harold Wondrasek
Jack Woroniecki
Sylvia Brown
Joan Rowat
Karen Teslia
Dianne Connors
Maes Sidoryk
Joan Miller
Jim Mansell
Alan Kuzmicki
Summer Reading Programme for Children Announced
Children who join receive a reading folder kept in the library during summer. They list and rate books read, and special bookmarks are provided. At summer's end participants get a certificate and entry into a draw. Reading folders, bookmarks, and certificates also offered in French at local libraries.
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Sumtet
Russell canvass for Heart Foundation nets $2636
The 1985 Canvass for the Manitoba Heart Foundation in Russell and area raised about $2,635. Co chairpersons were Joan Rowat Keri Vlock Judy Preston and Donnie Dunn with 30 volunteers supporting a door to door effort. Funds go to heart research and education in Manitoba.
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Manitoba Heart Foundation
Russell
Geri Miller
Joan Rowat
Keri Vlock
Judy Preston
Donnie Dunn
Co-op
Manitoba
Parliaments Report Warns on Export Subsidy Pressures
Parliament notes Canada faces tough agricultural trade due to rising export subsidies by the EEC and the United States. EEC subsidies widen global price competition, boosting its share in Canada’s beer and year markets by undercutting domestic prices. The US replies with new programs and protectionist moves totaling about 2 billion dollars to subsidize grain oilseeds and poultry, potentially depressing world grain prices depending on target countries.
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Canada
European Economic Community
United States
EEC
U.S
Manitoba Youth Job Centre Report Promotes Summer Jobs
Tracey Rutar reports the Manitoba Youth Job Centre in operation for two months with over 40 area youths seeking summer work. Employers are urged to hire part time or odd jobs, including farm work when available. A babysitter list is available at the Community Employment Centre office. A Grade 5 6 poster contest awarded Richard Keller first prize of $10 and Heather Klimack second prize of $5 for Hire A Student Week. The MYJC is open until August 9 and contact is 73-2148.
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Manitoba
Operaton
Sonal
Richard Keller
Heather Klimack
MYJC
Lions NHL Playoff Winners Triumph in Draft Event
Congratulations to the Rus sell Lions for clinching the NHL Stanley Cup playoff win. The event names top players and prize totals with Brian Titanich earning 256 dollars for first place and Cliff Davidson along with Ken Magnowski and David Keating securing 192 dollars for second. The top ten scorers include Titanich with 224 points and Davidson, Magnowski, Keating tied at 22 points, followed by Forster with 219, Titanich daughter Diane 214, Richard Spencer 211, Ed Mills 207, Jacqueline Clement 207, Dion Petz 202, Robert Perry 201, Michael Totte 201, and Brad Bulbuck 201.
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Russell Lions
Brian Titanich
Calgary
Cliff Davidson
Ken Magnowski
David Keating
Grant Forster
Esterhazy
Diane Titanich
Richard Spencer
Ed Mills
Jacqueline Clement
Dion Petz
Robert Perry
Michael Totte
Brad Bulbuck
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Virden Ie
Carberry
Manitoba Great Western
Inglis
Asessippi Beach
R.K
Alf Ducharme
R. Long. Long
Brett Beede
Mocosomnin
Binscorth Mosquitos
Basebaleam
Neepawa
Beaver
Newdale
District Regional Library
Eastern Canada
Vera
Norm Olfrey
Swan River
Man
P.O
Tog Loomie
Daymon
Mike
Heart Foundation
Nets
Lite
Charle
Man. Youth Job Centre Report
By Tracey Rutar
Lions
NHL
St. Regis
Smith St
Man Roc
Purolator Courier
Purolator
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