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Ontario Squash Hall of Fame Upgrades

With great thanks to donations from the Friends of squash, the Ontario Squash Hall of Fame at The Club at White Oaks has undergone significant upgrades over the past 18 months.  New lighting has been installed highlighting the various exhibits, all past announcement posters have been installed, and a spectacular new Friends of Squash plaque…
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Mustangs Legend Jack Fairs Passes Away at 98

London, ON - The entire Western community is saddened at the news that long-time coach, athlete, teacher, researcher, and friend Jack Fairs passed away last night at the age of 98. Fairs worked at Western for over half a century and is well known and respected for his extensive contributions in physical education and coaching,…
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SUSAN SWIFT, A LIFE WELL LIVED

1938 - 2021   Susan Swift was a wife, a mother, a Granny, a sister, a friend, a physiotherapist, an animal lover and an athlete. We lost that Susan a while ago to Alzheimer’s. On March 13, we lost the rest of Sue to cancer. She was 83. Sue leaves behind her husband Tony Swift…
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SALUTE TO ERNIE HOWARD

The Ontario Squash Hall of Fame Board of Governors is saddened by the loss of Ernest (Ernie) Howard. Early in his life, Ernie played many sports and became a world-class squash player, both nationally and internationally. He was the first ever Canadian to win the US Squash Championships in 1953. By today’s standards, Canadians win…
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