31 Canadians For Empire Games
TORONTO, Sun. (T p.m.).—Thirtyone athletes have been chosen to represent Canada in the British Empire Games at Auckland in February. Bruce Humber. 34, will coach the team, which includes 17 members of last year's Olympic contingent. The selections were based on performances of nearly 200 athletes in the two-day Canadian championships. Three records were broken, but only a few athletes equalled the distances and times set by the officials as the standard on which to base the team's selection. Officials said the athletes named were recommended only as potential members of the team. The number lo visit New Zealand would depend on finances—
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Northern Advocate, 18 July 1949, Page 5
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10831 Canadians For Empire Games Northern Advocate, 18 July 1949, Page 5
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