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April 14, 1948
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Amateur Turnover Is Proposed
THE INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY WEEKLY VOLUME 1, NUMBER 29 MONTREAL, APRIL 14, 1948 PRICE: TEN CENTS (15 CENTS IN U.S.A) President Would Like To See Players Ink Contracts DETROIT, Mich.— In a statement here on Monday, National Hockey League President Clarence Campbell proposed that all the senior amateur hockey leagues in Canada should convert to a professional status in order to protect their players. Here attending the Stanley Cup final series between Toronto and Detroit, Mr. Campbell was quoted as saying, “Everyone, connected with hockey knows that the amateurs are really professional in the sense that the players are being paid. If the clubs are going to pay these players there ought to be some stability.” The league president stated that some of the Canadian amateur leagues had already approached him on the subject. He said that…
Pestered By Fans, Cuppers Move To Quieter Spots To Get A Rest
One Goal Coming Up! TORONTO, Ont.— Fan interest has become so intense in Toronto that both teams, the Maple Leafs and the Red Wings went into seclusion between the first and second games in the Stanley Cup finals played at Maple Leaf Gardens in the Queen City. The Leafs moved out to St. Catharines, Ont., site of their pre-season training camp, while the Motor City six travelled 40 miles from Toronto to Hamilton. One of the chief reasons that brought this move about was the fact that the players on both squads had so many sincere, well-wishing friends around them that they practically “bugged” the boys to death. This situation is very visible in the case of Detroit where the numerous pals of the players swarm into the Royal York to pester them…
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Goaling Feud When Harry Lumley and Turk Broda came to blows in Toronto on Saturday It was the fourth time this year that the two netminders had tangled. But it was a costly scramble and sweater pulling; scramble for the two padded gladiators will have to pay fines of $25. Earns Respect since Hurry Watson, the 200-pound soft-spoken winger of Toronto Maple Leafs, flattened Murray Henderson’s nose in Boston in the opening series, he has earned new respect from opposing players. They don’t like pushing him around any more. HOW THE RACE GOES Last Week’s Games April 6—Cleveland 5, Buffalo 3. April 8—Cleveland 3, Buffalo 1. April 11—Cleveland 6, Buffalo 2. One more victory and the Toronto Maple Leafs will be the owners of the Stanley Cup for the second straight season. Now leading the best-of-seven final series three…
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