Soccer snobbery and the World Cup lassitude
A columnist riffing on Al Strachan’s World Cup take, laments dull early matches, notes low scoring, and mocks injuries and tactics. He recalls past tournaments, contrasts with hockey, and questions when the world’s greatest game will deliver excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince Leah
Uke
Davey Kerr
al Strachan
Mexico
United Kingdom
Wayne Gretaky
Poland
Steve Smith
Edmonton
NHL
Vince
Davey
Saloon Opens in Angusville with Renovation and Dancers
Len Strobel opens the Honky Tonk Saloon in the former Angusville Hotel beverage room on June 21 after renovation. The venue seats 97 and will feature dancers during the week with live and taped music on various evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Strobel
Angusville Hotel
Dale's Dodgers No 1 in Yellowhead league
Dale's Dodgers sit atop the Yellowhead standings with 5 wins 1 loss 1 tie and 11 points on June 17. Calder trails in second with 5 2 for 10 points, Langenburg third with 4 1 1 for 9 points, Gerald fourth and Atwater at the bottom with 6 losses and no points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Tretiak
Dale
Dodgers
Calder
Langenburg
Gerald
Atwater
Local Students Graduate From University Convocation
The University of Manstooaneiasts held its first annual Spring Convocation in late May to confer degrees diplomas and certificates on over 2200 graduates. Five sessions were conducted four at the Bison Building Fort Garry campus and one at St Boniface College, an affiliated college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manstooaneiasts
Bison
Fort Garry
Sesson
St. Boniface College
Recreational Round-up features 6 class teams and local clubs
A compact note lists teams in this year’s program area including Kinsmen Bears Crosby Inglis and others from Class of ’6, with the Soca arena baring the recreational round up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsmen
Bears
Crosby
Inglis
Frank Clement tops in men's golf tournament
Frank Clement won the Spring Open at Russell Golf and Country Club with the field of 133 players, finishing even par 71. Dave Fleury and Bill Hodgson, both Russell, were second and third. notable scorers included Robert Parasiuk, Terry Waddell, and Greg Tretiak from Winnipeg. Second to fifth flight winners and other prize results are listed for local players. Dale Murray of Gilbert Plains won the gas barbecue door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crank Clement
Russell Golf and Country Club
Clement
Dave Fleury
Bill Hodgson
Russell
Robert Parasiuk
Terry
Waddell
Winnipeg
Greg ‘Tretiak
Ian Robinson
Binscorth
Brian Ingjildson
Langenburg
Craig McLeod
Toulon
Brent Muirhead
Larry Rodenbush
Brandon
Harold Wondrasek
Jim Fox
Wayne Schultz
Ingenburg
Bernard Simard
St. Nazare
Wilf Schultz
Lorne Ferguson
Bob Wasslen
Binscarth
Dale Murray
Gilbert Plains
Orioles fall to Oilers in Manitoba Senior League tilt
The Binscarth Orioles dropped to 4 and 4 after Virden Oilers edged them 4 to 3 on Sunday. Ken Miller opened the Oilers scoring with a third inning run and a fifth inning homer, Brian Devine cleared the bases with a homer, while Darren Thompson homered for Binscarth. Ken Miller pitched all nine for Virden, Dean Westburg went the distance for Binscarth as 11 Orioles left on base opposed to 5 Oilers. The June 9 Moosomin game was rained out with no reschedule yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Wis
Binscarth Orioles
Visiing
Virden Oilers
Ono
Oilers
Ken Miller
Brian Devine
Orioles
Darren Thompson
Ken Mille
Dean Westburg
Binscart
Moosomin Generals
Also Mentioned on This Page
Strachan
Globe and Mail
Roblin
Stewart Cattle Company
Parkland Home Builders
Banner County Meats
Inglis Welding
Bill and Rick Keay Jackson Seed Plant
W& J
Simmental
Cheseu Auction Service
Paul Turetsky South Side Service
Silver C Farms RM. McMurray Ltd
Tranx
New
Access T.V
Kelvin Clarkson
Celta
Player An
Fut Beg Hve
Cherington
Aguas
Soca Areca
Frank Clement
Triple K
Rocanville
Sask
Russell Tennis Courts
Parkland Tennis Assoc
Russell Binscorth Recreation District
The
Recreation Office
Carrera
Denis Deschamps
Russell Clinic
Rossman Lake
Rossburn Game & Fish Assoc
Souter Colour
Looter
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