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D37937-3
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- 1949-01-30 (Creation)
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Tacoma sports enthusiasts were introduced to the sport of curling in January of 1949 at the Lakewood Ice Arena. There were six or more teams already organized in the area and eager to demonstrate the game and recruit new players. From left to right, standing, are: Piper Montgomery (no first name provided), Drummer McLeod (no first name provided), Harry Morrison, Bud Mellinger, Frank Edwardson, Al St. Pierre, J. Woodruff and Dr. Rudolph McCrae. Kneeling are: C.J. Tucker, Anton Barcott, Andy Coppock and Don Gilbertson. Although curling originated in Scotland, it had become very popular across the pond in Canada and the United States. The broom, a major factor in the game, is used to clear the path of the sliding stone. The circles on the ice are targets. The Scottish piper and drummer added color to the games that were being held weekly at the arena. Photograph ordered by Mr. Metcalf, Tacoma Times. (T.Times, 1/30/1949, p.14-article; T.Times 2-6-49, p. 13) TPL-9505
Lakewood Ice Arena (Lakewood); Curling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Athletes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brooms & brushes; Ice skating rinks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Costumes--Scottish;