Olympic coach leads clinic for Russell Trojans volleyball
National coach Mike Burchuk and provincial coach Jon Hykawy ran an Olympic style clinic for Major Pratt Trojans in Russell. Burchuk noted rural players mix with city teams, praised Bernice Bowley, and highlighted character, effort, and perseverance as keys to success. Clint Sawchuck named tournament MVP as the Trojans prepared for the Beef and Bailey tournament beginning Friday night.
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Pratt Trogans
Mike Burchuk
Jon Hykawy
Burchuk
Weiden
Manitoba
Uni
Selkirk
Binscarth
Bernice Bowley
University of Winnipeg Lady Westmen
Bernice
Burchuck
Winnipeg
Ken Bentley
U of M
Michelle Sawatsky
Janis Kelly
Manitoba University
Clint Sawchuck
Trojans
Pratt
Tigers and Blue Jays face rough seasons and future uncertainty
The piece reflects on a troubling 1996 for the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays. It notes Detroit’s prolonged slow start and poor record despite veteran players, while Toronto struggles after back to back championships. It discusses farm system prospects, managerial views, and the risk of new ownership failing to fund the team, possibly leading to long-term darkness for the Blue Jays.
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Detroit Tigers
Charlie Gehringer
Mickey Cochrane
George Anderson
Good Old Sparky
Tiger Stadium
Alan Trammel
Lou Whitaker
Toronto Blue Jays
Jays
Joe Carter
Mitch Williams
Blue Jays
Tigers
Motown
Carter
Otis Nixon
Juan Samuel
Charlie O’brien
Montreal
Seattle Mariners
Cito Gaston
Gaston
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Foxwarren Figure Skating Club
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Flight Training School
Shoal Lake Aviation Ltd
Onva Lake
Andrew Critchley
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