ALTAMONT BALL TEAM Standing, left to right: Albert Maltman tcatcherlt Mike Scoles (pitcher and short~ stop). Fred McKenzie. Clarence Mussel. Ross Davldson. Sitting: Hugh Maltman

(pitcher), Mr. McKenzie (teacher at Toohue School), Tim Tochue. Alan Anderson (Altamont teacher), Mark Burk (pitcher).

In the above game “the Visiting team looked \‘ery smart in their khaki- coloured suits with the name “Altamont” in red across the chest. White stockings and caps completed the uniform." For the visitors R. \V. Madill kept score and for the home team I. \V. l'mphre}: Roy Stubbs “bossed” the play in the capacity of umpire. Incidentally Miami won the game 19-6.

From those days, interest in baseball continues in the district. With friendly relations with surrounding towns. leagues in baseball and hockey have formed and as Manitoba Championship competitions loomed, ‘01) players from other teams strengthened Miami‘s entries as did Miami ath- letes help out with theirs. Much et'edil is due coaches. umpires. referees and those providing transportation for the players. who give their time and support due to their love of the games.

By information obtained our present arena is Miami‘s fifth. along with a number of open air rinks. The across the road from the hotel and northwest of the railroad station. It is believed this rink was destroyed by fire as was the next one at the east crossing of town where the BA oil station is presently located. The second rink had been owned by Bill Ferris. it was decided to rebuild at the east end of the sports grounds. and when the roof of this building later collapsed from the weight of snow about 1917. Miami skaters and hockey players made use of an open air rink beside the curling rink which grounds. At this time the starter and judges,

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