"Across the Island" - Sports

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1961

Across the Island - 1961 March 24

Old rugby star is club leader -- Brilliant Rugby Feat Is Recalled -- Easter Beef Show Stirs Interest -- Carcass Grading Average Is High -- Shearing Sheep For 79 Years

Across the Island - 1961 May 19

Kings Reports Are Confusing -- Liberals Stressing Experience -- MacLean Athletic Feats Recalled -- Gormans' Island Connections -- "Porridge To Cake" Change Is Noted -- Beef Cattle Are Sold Rapidly

Across the Island - 1961 May 26

Fall Vote Seen If Tories Win 3 -- Liberal Triumphs In Other Years -- National Sheep Show Is Challenge -- Bisley Qualification Recalled

Across the Island - 1961 June 9

Kings Quartet Is Outstanding -- Athletic Feats Recalled -- Brothers, Sisters are 99 to 95 -- Neil Cheverie Lives In Elmira

Across the Island - 1961 June 30

S'side Lad Rates As Nations Best -- Interest Stirs In 5th Kings -- Leavitt Woodcraft Plant Visited

Across the Island - 1961 July 21

Dealer Losses To Be Stressed -- More Meaning Is Seen Need -- Human, Helpful Side Is Stressed -- Cream Mink Seen At Morell