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Porcupine Advance, 29 Aug 1938, 1, p. 7

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With McIntyre out of the contention for the first time since Ike Solomon has been at the heim, the Porki>s and Holâ€" linger finished the season all tied with seven wins and five losses each. Dan McInnis will likely soand Reg. Dorsy to the mound for the Hollys with Senese likely getting the nod for Porcupine. Both hurlers have an imâ€" pressive mcord for the season and no doubt will stage a hot battle this evenâ€" ing. Both clubs will be fighting for a chance to get the jump on the series and from indications toâ€"day the verâ€" dict might go cither way. The contest is to start promptly at five Dan M Dorey to with Sene Porcupine pressive 1 doubt will is schedul o‘elock. With the game last Friday rain>d out, Hollinger and Porcupine will meet here toâ€"night in the first game of the playâ€" offs for the champlonship of the northâ€" ern section of the sonior Temiskaming baseball leagur Group Championship Series To Open at Local Bali Park HOLLINGER AND PORCUPINE MEET TOâ€"NIGHT IN PLAYâ€"OFFS$ BREWERY Ltd. Sxpect Pitcher‘s Battie Between Reg. Dorey and Dominic Senese When Battle for Northern Section of Temiskamâ€" ing Baseball League Gets Under Way. Game Starts at Five O‘clock. ADMISSION Ladies 25¢ SECOND GAME T.B.L. NORTHERN GROUP PLAY OFFS WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31st BASEBA LL This Invigorating Beverage Bottled Exclusively by the S. Porcupine Ball Park Porcupine Baominton Elub FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd Porcupine A limited number of tickets are obtainable from club members or by phoning 1069 Hollinger PDclintpre Cennis Club Game starts at 5 p.m. sharp Dancing 10 p.m. to 2.30 a.m. ANDY CANGTANO‘S ORCHESTRA D AÂ¥ NC E TIMMINS® VS. Timmins Juniors aded two more vicâ€" tories to their record over the weekâ€"end when they defeated both Smooth Rock Falls and Schumacher in a double header. They were foarced to go cleven inings to defeat the pulp town 9â€"8 and in another smart exhibition came out with a 4â€"3 victory over their Schumacher rivals. Local Juniors T ake T wo (Continued from Paze One) dertaken. This rink when completed will be equal in equipment to the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto and I wish to congratulate Dan Keeley, chairman of the building committee, and his assoâ€" ciates, S. A. Wookey, Angus D. Campâ€" bell and Dr. D. Robson, for their efâ€" forts in directing its construction," said Mr. Bickell. Magnificent Building to be Ready This Fall Referring to the swimming pool at Schumacher, built on the former site cf the McIntyre mill, Mr. Bickell warmâ€" ly complimented Schumacher Lions Club on this undertaking. "It wsould never have been possible except for the enthusiasm of their members and the contributions made by the community at larg»e," he said. Almost in the same breath the president anncunced that Mine Manager R. J. Ennis has been authorized to issue a cheque for $3000 in favour of Schumacher Lions Club to clear off the outstanding debt on the pool. "In this way the Lions will be able to discharge their liabilities and go on with other work without being hindered by any debts," said Mr. Bickell. At the conclusion of his address the president took trowel in hand and with a few deft strokes laid the first brick at the southwest corner of the buildâ€" ing and rising to his feet repeated the customary "I Gdeclare this stone to be well and tiluly laid." Returning to the It was at this point that the genial mine head announced that the comâ€" pany plans to fill in tlu» borders of Pearl Lake around the rink to provide a park. "When completed it will be the same as that enjoyed by many of the larger contres throughout the proâ€" vince," he informed his listeners. Defeated Smooth Rock Falls| and Schumacher in Weekâ€" End Double Header. Men 35¢ Children 10c Timmins Golf Club will send a team of men to Kirkland Lake over the next weekâ€"end for a friendly tournaâ€" ment. This annual affair is one of the most enjoyable trips of the season and is looked forward to with a great Geal of interest. Players wishing to go are requ>»sted to place their names on the bulletin board at once. course, many of the leading members of the McIntyre staff and prominent citizens of the community, the Lions Club of Schumacher being particularly well represented. The seating capacity of the building wil], be 1783, the entire rink to be equipped with red and blus chairs, the same as ussd in the Toronto rink. Changing rooms and offices will be loâ€" cated at the> front of the on the ground floor, while upstairs a comâ€" munity hall, 80 x 36 feet, will be made availablse for community gatherings. On Saturday mornings the ice surface will b> divided into fsour rinks for boys, 80 by 48% feet, by the erection of three rows of planks. Among those present for the laying of the corner stone Saturday morning were Resve V. H. Evans and Councilâ€" lor Cavanagh of Tisdale Township; Gescrge W. Les and Robert Lee, of North Bay, and Ben Smith, New York finzgncier, flying companion of Mr. RBickell‘s. The crowd also included, of rol»> of stone mason again, Mr. Bickell laid a cement block to be used in the inner wall, in which he deposited a puck used in the now famous marathon game between Boston and Maple Leafs in 1933. Th Union Jack was raised and lowered at the start and conclusion the czremony. In intreducing the president to the vathering, Mine Manager Ennis anâ€" nounced that the estimated cost of the rink will be $170,000. He informed the audience that Mr. Bickell had veen inâ€" strumental in the building of Maple Leaf Gard>ns in Toronto and had supervised every detail of its construcâ€" tion. ‘He has besn congratulating us on the way we have emulated the Gardens with our new rink here," said Mr. Ennis. The building will be 258 feet, seven inchss in length, and 122 feet, eight inches in width.. The ice surface will be 190 x 80, which is only ten feet shorter and five fseet less in width than Mapl> Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Goals will be placed ten fseet out from the ends of the rink as compared with fifâ€" teen in the Toronto rink, which will make the two actual playing surfaces betwern the goals of the two rinks identical. Members of three Timmins Scout Troops may be seen i1 the above picture a short time before leaving by bus fo the big jamboree for Northern Ontario held in Kapuskas AMXMOMWKVT DNISVMSNJIVY SLNODS SNIWWLL ! Th> competition on which the troop |rating and points were awarded inâ€" cluded signalling, crosscut saw contest, ‘tent pitching, camp loom, fire by fricâ€" tion, first aid, tower building and seeâ€" ond class fire. The 2nd Smooth Rock Falls trcop carried off the crosscut saw | honours and were also awarded a cup for the neatestâ€"appearingtroop; Ordsred to take a complete rest by goctors last week, Gordon went to visit his untle in Burlington and died sudâ€" denly of heart failure Tuesday night. He is survived by his mother, three sisters, Mrs. W. S. Paul, of Pamour; Mrs. J. Harrison of Bradford, and Reta, who is at home, and three brothers, W. S. Carter, Peter and Waliter of Pamour. | Cochrane, Aug. 27.â€"The eldest son of | one of Cochrane‘s bestâ€"known pioneer families, James Gordon Carter of Cochâ€" rane died at the home of his uncle, Spencer Smith, in Burlington on Tuesâ€" day, August 23. The funeral was ‘held today in Burâ€" lington, where his father, the late W. 8. Carter, is also buried. Gordon was born 33 vears ago in CGordon was born 334 years ago in Ont., the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Carter. At the age of four he tame to Cochrane from Smith‘s Falls with his family and has since resided in the northern town. Ordsred to take a complete rest by gaoctors last week. Gordon went to visit chase the policeman‘s car, with Chief Clarence Connglly, of Coba‘lt, on one running board, was flanked by two cars, both allegedly speeding. One of these evientually went into theditch at North Cobalt and, it was claimed, while Conâ€" stable Stromberg pursued another maâ€" chine, the half score individuals subâ€" sequently charged with obstruction gathered about Chief Connelly and tried to prevent him carry out his duty. The affair, which happened in the early hecurs of August 11, fullowed on a gatherinz held by a number of district men and which, according to police, brok> up amid considerable noise . on Cobalt streets. Death of Jas. G. Carter at Cochrane Last Week Evidence given in court disclosed that.| according to the officer, one of the accused had passed him in his car whil> | the constable was doing 70 miles an hour in an effort to head off the others,; and further that at one stage of the First Iroquois Falls . First Smooth Rock Falls 2nd Smosath Rock Falls . lst Kapuskasing ... | 1st â€" Timmins 5th Timmins ... Ith Timmins .. es 2nd Kapuskasing ............. 3rdâ€" Kapuskasing ... 4th Kirkland Lake ......... 1st â€"Pauquisr ....:..%®.!.... Over 200 Attend Big Scout Jamboree (Continued from Paze One) On Saturday morning Ontario Proâ€" vincial Commissioner Major Russell P. Ltck>, K.C., paid an official visit to the camp accompanied by members of the Kapuskasing Group Committee. In the afternoon a full programme of sports was held on the grounds at Kapuskasing high school with a grand march past and jamboree at the arena in the evening. On Sunday outdoor church services were held at the camp site. clal Constabl» R. O. Stromberg, but these cas:s were withdrawn by Crown Attorney J. B. Robinson. The first Iroquois Falls troop led in the competition, results of which were as follows:â€" together gathsring at Cobalt, two New Liskeard men and one from Haileybury paid fines of $50 and costs apiece, and each had his license suspended for a month, when the cases were disposed of before Magistrate Atkinson here on Friday afternoon. Accused were Harâ€" old Price, New Liskeard, who fought his case, and Rene Blanchard, of Haileyâ€" bury, and Eli Gignas, of New Liskeard, who pleaded guilty. Ten other men had been charged with obstruction of the police, at the instance of Provinâ€" Heavy Penalties for Speeding at Cobalt Haileybury, Aug. 29â€"(Spezial to The Advance)â€"Sequel to an exciting after midnight pursuit of thres cars containâ€" ing participants in a commsrcial getâ€" ing last Friday, Saturday and Su: three in number, were under th Scoutmaster E. B. Rowe. A dva Rating Points 1n| "Ted" Richards who has been emâ€" ployed at lifeguard by the town at the Mattagami River at the foot of Wilson avenue, has accepted a position with Hollinzer and commences his new duties at once. Council this afternoon will consider the advisability of engagâ€" ing another guard until the end of the swimming season, which is normally about September 15th. Try The Advance Want Advertisements The* annual® ficld ‘day held by the ladies section of the local golf clt‘b last Friday afternoon was a decided Players were present from Kirkland Lake, Cochrans and Iroquois Fals for the cccasion and the affair was much enjoyed. The field day opened at ton o‘clock in the morning with nin2 holes, followâ€" ed by luncheon. A sscond nine holes was played in the aftt:rncon, following which tea was served. Turnsd back after th:sy had ecmbarkâ€" zd on the journey, the second gams of the Fester ‘Foothall Cup scheduled to have been playsd in Kirkland Lak> on Saturday between McIntyre and Lake Shore failed to matorialize. The Macs started out by bus and had reachsd Connaught when they received a wire to the effect that owing to the condiâ€" tion of the grounds it would be imâ€" possible to go ahead with thr> match. Disappcinted at the turn in events, the bus was tiurned around and the team returned to Timmins. Mrs. Grisdalse, of Kirkland Lakse, won th> low gross prize with Mrs. McVicar, of Cochrane, taking the low net. The local winners were Mrs. J. Sandâ€" with, who won the first flight and Mrs. E. B. Weir the second. The nineâ€"hole competition. was taken by Mrs. W. T. Curtis. The putting competition was won by Mrs. Teskey, of Kirkland Laks, and Miss Doris Barager, of Kirkland Laks, won the lucky hole competition. The local winners were Mrs. J. Sandâ€" Foster Cup Game Is Postponed Field Day.Held by Lady Golfers Visitors Here from Cochâ€" rane, Kirkland Lake and Iroquois Falls for Occaâ€" sion. Lifeguard at Mattagami Has Accepted New Job Match in Kirkland Lake on Saturday Between Melnâ€" tyre and Lake Shore Canâ€" celled. N . //Z)y o *Z Draw for the Ford Car Proceeds to the Sacred Heart Church Building Fund inday. The boys, twentyâ€" he leadership of District Phot aviny ) expected to excel all past successes. In addition to the bingo and the other popular regular bazaar features there are special numbers on the programme that are slure to prove unusually interâ€" esting and pleasing. For example, one special feature will be the appearance here of the noted movie and concert artist, Jeannette Garrette, from Horace Heidt‘s famous orchestra, direct from the Biltmorse hotel, New York, This talented dancer has an international reputation and Timniins and district Interest continuesâ€"to increase in the bingo bazaar to be held in the Timâ€" mins skating arena on Thursday, Friâ€" day and Saturday of this week, Sept. lst, 2nd and 3rd, under the auspices of the Italian Sacred Heart Church. Other events held under the same ausâ€" pices have proved both intsresting and successful, but the event this week is Fiftsen competitors in the events came from Cochrane in charge of Mr. Turner and Mr. Ivy, and took the largâ€" er sharn> of the cups home with them. The winners in each event were given cups, and each cup was donated by some merchant in Golden City,. The largest cup was a fine one, donated by Edgewater Beach Pavilion for theâ€"win« ner of the long swim. Messrs. Ivy and Turner, of Cochrane, were judges for the events and Mr. Chateauvert was the starter. Mr. "Red" Cummings, of the Pavilion, presented the cups to the winners in the Pavilion at 5.30, the announcer over the loud speaker being Mr. Fred Darling. Th following is a list of events, winâ€" ners, and those who donated cups: 1â€"2‘ mile swim, open to allâ€"Cups donated by Edgewater Pavilion: 1, Johnny Gervin, Schumacher; 2, Shorly Loughran, Cochranes; 3, J. Dewar, Timâ€" Second Game On Wednesday Porcupine and Hollinger to Play Second Game of Group Playâ€"Offs in gouth End. f championship of the northern section af the senior Temiskaming> baseball leage in South Porcupine on Wednesday night. The first game is going on toâ€" night here while on Wednesday the scene of hostilities changes to the home grounds of the Porkies. The winner of the bestâ€"ofâ€"three series will meet the Kirkland Lake winner for the league championship and the right to proceed in the Eastern Ontario playdowns. The game is called for 5 p.m. Porcupine and Hollingér will play the second game of the playâ€"offs for the The lake was slightly rough owing to wind, but this if. anything favoured the contestants in the big 2% mile event from the airport at South Porcuâ€" pine to the pier at the Pavilion, Goldesn City Grocery; 3, T. McNulty, Timminsâ€" Crowds of people thronged the shore at Porcupins and cars wert parked in a long string wheéerever parking was permissible. Fiftyâ€"five minut>s was the time mads in the big swim, and the winner, who got a great ovation when he was preâ€" sented with the cup, was Johnny Gerâ€" vin. Bingo Bazaar Here on September 1st, 2nd 3rd Swim Carnival Held at Golden City on Sunday South Porcupine, Aug. 28â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Woeather conditions were gosd on Sunday for the "Swim Carnival" sponsored by the merchants cfi Golden City and the Edgewater PBcach Pavilion. Interesting and Successful Event at Porcupine Yesterday. Big Swim Won by Johnny Gervin. List of Winners of Other Events on the Day‘s Programme. MOVIE AND CONCERT DANCER Direct from Horace Heidt‘s Orchestra Company, Biltmore Hotel, New York City Italian Spaghett1 Supper ALL EVENING WITH YALUABLE PRIZES WITH MARGARET EAsSTON AND HER DANCERS ANDY CANGIANO‘S ORCHESTRA Jeannette Garrette Served from 6 to % o‘clock ltare fortunate in having this opporâ€" tunity to sse this famous artist in her specialties. _ Another extra special at the bingo bazaar will be the floor show to be presented by Miss Margaret Easton and some of her gifted pupils. This also will be a feature that is sure to be unusually popular and appreâ€" Iciat-ed. Registration of pupils entering Schuâ€" macher High School for the first time will take place at the high School office at Schumacher on Friday of this week, Sept. 2nd, between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. Students entering Form V should discuss their time table with th> principal on Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 9 to 12 a.m. i Schumacher High School will open at 10.15 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6th. dog "Bud," from J was $5 donated by 7â€"400 yds. relay race for ladiesâ€" Fciur trophies given by Jack McCollâ€" 1, J. RPernieér; 2, D. Presby; 3, J. Turh- er, 4, K. Haldissey. Each girl in this race was under 13 years and was from Cochrane. . Then» were no boat races owing. to the rough watsr, but possibly on Labor Day these will be held. A dog swim was won by Mr. Nelsons dog "Bud," from Pottsville. The prige 6â€"*,â€"mile free style swim for ladies â€"1, Jean Turner, Cochraneâ€"cup by Ideoal Hardware Co., Timmins; 2, J. Bernier, Cochransâ€"cup by Jack Gauâ€" thier; 3, D. Presby, Cochraneâ€"cup by F. Bellou. years and und@râ€"â€"1, Cup by Caswell CC Donnvy Presbv. Cochi on Peach R Cochraneâ€" Information for Students Schumacher High School ran 3â€"100 yd. fres> style swimâ€" and undsrâ€"1, Bsnny TIkanen Golden City Service Station; 2 blanc, Cochransâ€"cup by Mac 3, Jim Hadlevy, Timminsâ€"â€"Cuyr and underâ€" H. Tonkins, ny Presbyâ€" City Grocery cup by Pott cup Dy PoilsVilie CaIS®, 5â€"200 yds. fro> style swimâ€"Boys 20 and underâ€"1, Bud Leblansâ€"cup} by Economy Store, Frank Landreville}; 2, Lee Coppsâ€"â€"cup by Pauline Marcel; 3, J. Dewarâ€"cup by Danny‘s Barber Shop 3, Jim Had tondo‘s Res 100 THESE FEATURE ATTRACTIONS alvin J on es QUALITY SHOES FOR MEN ADMISSION FREE HARVEYX . free style swimâ€"Girls 20 1 Jorry Bernierâ€"-â€"cup by W. Goldsn City Store; 2, Donâ€" cup by L. Favelo Golden 7: 3,T. McNutly, Timminsâ€" sville Cafso. _ fre> style swimâ€"â€"Bovs 20 rce style swimâ€"Girls 16 adorâ€"1, Shirley .Parsonsâ€" well Construction Co.; 2, vy, Cochransâ€"cup by Goldâ€" staurant; 3, Jerry Bernier, up by New Spot Restauâ€" SON 6 Pine St. N. > style swimâ€"â€"Boys 16 Bonny TIkanenâ€"cup by vice Station ; 2, Bud Leâ€" >â€"cup by Mac‘s Place: Xâ€"Ray Fittings Ken Deacon

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