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December 10, 1949
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Your Star Of Yesteryear
?? WHO IS HE ?? Tha gentleman pictured above is one of a great pair of hockeyplayers from the same family. Throughout the hockey world he was and still is for that matter, known as one of the greatest players ever to grace the big time ice lanes. Here are a few clues to his identification. 1—His brother was a former N.H.L. defenseman. 2—He played for the Montreal Canadiens. 3—At the end of his hockey career he turned to the golf world to make his living and soon become a professional. 4—He now resides in Montreal. Your Star Of Yesteryear Your Star of Yesteryear is none other than the great Odle Cleghorn, a name that will always be remembered in the world of hockey.…
HOCKEY CROSSWORD
(Solution Next Week) ACROSS 1. Defenseman pictured in center. 4. He was credited with this 6 times, 1948-49. 7. Frank Boucher was a 7-time winner of this trophy. 9. Turk Broda had 5 in 1948-49. 10. Number of NHL clubs for which Johnny Mowers played. 12. Initials of former Hornet left winger now with Toronto. 13. Coach of 1911-12 Quebec Bull Dogs, Stanley Cup champions. 15. Nickname of pictured player’s former coach. 16. Buffalo wingman. 17. Color of Referee Jim Dunn’s hair. 19. Capitals’ coach answers to this. 21. Obtain 22. Article. 23. Initials of one of twins recently acquired by Hershey Bears. 24. Number of NHL clubs for Bill Quackenbush has played. 27. Short for first name of Bruins’ general manager. 29. Nickname of club for which Ralph Hosking plays (sing.). 32. Initials of one of Canadiens’ forwards. 33. William Woodward’s birthplace (abbr.). 34. Half an em. 35. Another name for…
Smythe Snaps Suet Off Stars
TORONTO, Ont.— Whatever else turns up this season—already showing promise of being one of the most hilarious of all time—events may prove what everybody has already known, that turbulent Conn Smythe is a mighty shrewd operator. The Little King of Toronto’s hockey world took a flyer in the avoirdupois market last week and cleaned up s very handsomely on the devaluated pound. His last turnover on a quantity of unwanted poundage came at a most auspicious time, just when his Toronto Maple Leafs were in the throes of a continuing slump. But after the Leafian firebrand let loose some of his most majestic and Jovian thunderbolts, the squad buckled right down and came up with two victories in a row, on successive nights last weekend. Conn’s ultimatum to portly goalie Turk Broda and…
Vics Slump In Cape Race; Beaver Fans Haze Mentor
HALIFAX, N.S.— Sweeney Schriner’s North Sydney Victorias have fallen slightly off the Cape Breton Hockey League pace, although not to an alarming degree. For a while a leader was established with each game. Now Sydney Millionaires and Glace Bay Miners are battling tooth and nail for leadership while the Northside entry wallows in a slight slump. The low-scoring games of the early season have given way to a greater parade of pucks. The play is opening up somewhat although the heavy bumping continues. As the teams stride through a man-killing schedule, there is talk of an exhibition game or so with Big Four entries. Glace Bay’s Martie MacDonald and Halifax’s Jimmy MacDonald are engaged in a round of talks that may culminate in a home - and - home series around Christmas. Providing,…
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