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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 31, 1951
Page
8
Doreen Russell led Royal Bank branch staff by contacting the most new accounts and earned several days holiday. She contracted measles and could not use the prize during the holiday period.
The Russell Elks and the Russell Legion sponsored a May 24 softball tournament drawing many entries across classes. Eight men’s teams competed with Angusville teachers winning 11-3 over Ang amusville? Ang usville results include Glen Forsa, Endcliffe, Inglis victories. Binscarth girls won the ladies event 25-22 over Shoal Lake. Junior boys and country school divisions featured multiple schools. Binscarth topped Oakburn 23-20 in the final. A separate fishing tale recalls Bill’s Duck Bay trip and a 15-pound jack caught by an amateur rod and reel party.
In Winnipegosis the conversation turns to fish as locals recount angling tales. Bill Fenton listens, modest about his catches, while talk focuses on a spot where anglers claim to keep only notable catches, shaping the town’s lore of fishing prowess.
Rossburn defeated Russell 11 to 2 in a league game at Rossburn last Friday. Russell suffered a third straight loss with a depleted roster forcing use of every available player. Poor turnout and crowded practices left Russell unable to mount a fight as Rossburn ran up an easy win. Remaining players listed include Thom Parasuik McFarlane Garnett Whitmer Davidson Smellie Johnson.
Mike Senko of Angusville caught a 9-pound jack at Silver Beach last Sunday. It was the first big catch reported there this year, with bait details not disclosed.
Russell hosts Rossburn this Saturday in a North Western Juvenile League game on June 2. The boys have played a strong brand of ball this season and deserve more support.
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