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Curse Of LaBonte
The "Curse of LaBonte" is quite possibly one of the most famous curses in curling history. It was caused by an incident at the finals of the 1972 World Curling Championships, world men's curling championship, the 1972 Air Canada Silver Broom in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. History Incident The Canada, Canadian team, skipped by Orest Meleschuk was playing the United States, American team skipped by Robert LaBonte in the finals. Canada had been undefeated up until this point, but was down by two points in the last end. They needed two points to tie the game. Meleschuk had the "hammer", the final shot of the end. When it was time for him to shoot, the Americans had shot rock on the button while Canada was sitting second shot right next to it. The U.S. was sitting third rock with a rock biting the 8-foot. To tie the game, Meleschuk had to hit the American rock and not roll further than this third rock. Meleschuk's rock made the hit, and it proceeded to roll into the 8-foot. When i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curse
A curse (also called an imprecation, malediction, execration, malison, anathema, or commination) is any expressed wish that some form of adversity or misfortune will befall or attach to one or more persons, a place, or an object. In particular, "curse" may refer to such a wish or pronouncement made effective by a supernatural or spiritual power, such as a god or gods, a spirit, or a natural force, or else as a kind of spell by magic (usually black magic) or witchcraft; in the latter sense, a curse can also be called a hex or a jinx. In many belief systems, the curse itself (or accompanying ritual) is considered to have some causative force in the result. To reverse or eliminate a curse is sometimes called "removal" or "breaking", as the spell has to be dispelled, and often requires elaborate rituals or prayers. Types The study of the forms of curses comprises a significant proportion of the study of both folk religion and folklore. The deliberate attempt to levy curses is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Air Canada Silver Broom
The 1980 Air Canada Silver Broom, the men's world curling championship, was held from March 24 to 29 at the Moncton Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot .... Teams Round-robin standings Round-robin results Draw 1 Draw 2 Draw 3 Draw 4 Draw 5 Draw 6 Draw 7 Draw 8 Draw 9 Playoffs Semifinal Final External links * {{World Curling Championships World Men's Curling Championship 1980 in curling 1980 in Canadian curling Curling competitions in Moncton March 1980 sports events in Canada International sports competitions hosted by Canada 1980 in New Brunswick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curling In Canada
Curling in Canada is the popular winter sport of curling played throughout the country. Curling holds a significant place in Canadian culture and has achieved considerable success at both national and international levels. Curling Canada serves as the sanctioning body of the sport in the country, it is associated with more than a dozen provincial and territorial curling associations throughout the country, it regulates and organizes Canada's national championships in the sport. Canada's national championships include The Tim Hortons Brier, Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Canadian Mixed Curling Championship, Canadian Senior Curling Championships, Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship, Canadian Junior Curling Championships. History Curling's roots in Canada can be traced back to Scottish immigrants in the early 18th century. Scottish settlers, who were familiar with curling from their homeland, introduced the game to Canada as a way to maintain their cultural traditions. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 In Curling
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in the East. His soldiers embark on an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug Maxwell
Douglas Dean Maxwell (c. 1927 – August 31, 2007) was a noted Canadian journalist and broadcaster, noted for his coverage in the sport of curling. Among his accomplishments, Maxwell served as director of the World Curling Championships for 18 years (1968–1985), is credited for inventing the Skins Game, published the '' Canadian Curling News'' for 20 years and wrote numerous books including the bestseller '' Canada Curls''. Maxwell is also given credit for introducing time clocks to the game, and turning the World Championships into a major event. Maxwell served as a member of CBC's first broadcast team for curling. Maxwell was inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame in 1996 as a builder. Maxwell was also awarded the World Curling Freytag Award, which later led to his induction into the WCF Hall of Fame. Books and publications Books by Douglas Dean Maxwell Periodicals edited by Douglas Dean Maxwell Family Maxwell and his wife, Anne, lived in the Markdale, Ontario ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Labatt Brier ...
The 1980 Labatt Brier was held from March 2 to 9 at the Stampede Corral in Calgary, Alberta. Rick Folk of Saskatchewan defeated Al Hackner of Northern Ontario to win his first Brier title. Teams Round robin standings Round robin results Draw 1 Draw 2 Draw 3 Draw 4 Draw 5 Draw 6 Draw 7 Draw 8 Draw 9 Draw 10 Draw 11 Draw 12 Draw 13 Draw 14 Draw 15 Playoffs Semifinal Final References External linksSemi-final on YouTube {{Canadian Men's Curling Championships Labatt Brier 1980 Curling competitions in Calgary Labatt Brier Labatt Brier The Tim Hortons Brier, or simply (and more commonly) the Brier (''french: Le Brier''), is the annual Canadian men's curling championship, sanctioned by Curling Canada. The current event name refers to its main sponsor, the Tim Hortons coffee and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labatt Brewing Company
Labatt Brewing Company Limited (french: La Brasserie Labatt Limitée) is a Belgian-owned brewery headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1847, Labatt is the largest brewer in Canada. In 1995, it was purchased by Belgian brewer Interbrew. In 2004, Interbrew merged with Brazilian brewer AmBev to form InBev. In 2008, InBev merged with American brewer Anheuser-Busch to form Anheuser-Busch InBev (abbreviated as AB InBev), making Labatt part of Anheuser-Busch InBev. On October 10, 2016, an over $100 billion merger between Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller closed. Labatt is now part of the new company, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, which is trading as BUD on the New York Stock Exchange (ABI:BB in Brussels). In the United States, Labatt brand beers are sold under license by Labatt USA, which since 2009 has been fully independent of the Canadian firm and a subsidiary of the privately held FIFCO USA of Rochester, New York. History Labatt Breweries was founded by John K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cigarette
A cigarette is a narrow cylinder containing a combustible material, typically tobacco, that is rolled into thin paper for smoking. The cigarette is ignited at one end, causing it to smolder; the resulting smoke is orally inhaled via the opposite end. Cigarette smoking is the most common method of tobacco consumption. The term ''cigarette'', as commonly used, refers to a tobacco cigarette, but the word is sometimes used to refer to other substances, such as a cannabis cigarette or an herbal cigarette. A cigarette is distinguished from a cigar by its usually smaller size, use of processed leaf, and paper wrapping, which is typically white. Since the 1920s, scientists and doctors have been able to link smoking with respiratory illness. Researchers have identified negative health effects from smoking cigarettes such as cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, and other health problems relating to nearly every organ of the body. Nicotine, the psycho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langdon, North Dakota
Langdon is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Cavalier County. The population was 1,909 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Langdon was designated as the county seat in 1884 and was incorporated in 1885. History A post office has been in operation in Langdon since 1886. The city was named for Robert Bruce Langdon, a politician and railroad official. On Memorial Day (then called Decoration Day) 1909, a tornado struck on the prairie a mile to a mile and a half southeast of Langdon, then moved seven miles in a northwest direction. The tornado, locally dubbed The Vulcan, killed five people and injured 29. Notably, Mrs. M.L. Sullivan ran for safety but the tornado hit as she arrived at her cellar door. When the winds subsided, she was standing in the cellar with its broken doorknob in her hand. Katie Diamond was lifted above treetops and telephone poles, and then dropped in a yard, virtually un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Disher
Craig Disher (born December 21, 1958, in Rolla, North Dakota, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori ...) is an American curler. At the national level, he is a 1997 United States men's champion curler. Also he is a 1996 United States mixed silver medallist. Teams Men's Mixed Personal life He started curling in 1970 at the age of 12. He is married to Debbie; they have two children - daughter Kelsey and son Jaden. Disher is employed as a farmer. References External links * Living people 1958 births People from Rolette County, North Dakota Sportspeople from North Dakota American male curlers American curling champions Farmers from North Dakota {{US-curling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 Ford World Men's Curling Championship
The 1997 World Men's Curling Championship (branded as 1997 Ford of Canada, Ford World Men's Curling Championship for sponsorship reasons) was held at Allmend Stadium in Bern, Switzerland from April 12–20, 1997. Teams Round robin standings Round robin results Draw 1 Draw 2 Draw 3 Draw 4 Draw 5 Draw 6 Draw 7 Draw 8 Draw 9 Playoffs Final References * {{World Curling Championships 1997 in curling, Curling 1997 in Swiss sport, Ford World Mens Curling Championship, 1997 International curling competitions hosted by Switzerland International sports competitions hosted by Switzerland Sports competitions in Bern World Men's Curling Championship 21st century in Bern April 1997 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Tucker (journalist)
Larry Alan Tucker (November 11, 1935 – November 16, 2016) was an American politician. Born in Carbondale, West Virginia, Tucker went to Montgomery High School. He then graduated from West Virginia University Institute of Technology. He served in the United States Army. Tucker served as the Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate from Nicholas County (12th District) from 1983 to 1989. He resigned from office after pleading guilty in United States District Court to extortion.(8 September 1989)Tucker Resigns West Virginia Senate Post After Guilty Plea ''The Daily Sentinel (Ohio)'' In 2008, Tucker unsuccessfully challenged incumbent Tom Blankenship for the Democratic nomination for a seat on the Nicholas County Commission. He died in Summersville, West Virginia Summersville is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,459 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Nicholas County. History Summersville was laid out in 1824. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
