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January 21, 1950
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Patrick Gloomy About Coming Road Games
NEW YORK, N.Y.— Although the Rangers are perched high in the National League standings and though, when compared to recent New York teams, they are literally sitting on top of the world, there is nothing but pessimism emanating from the office of Lynn Patrick. The Rangers’ coach is as blue as one of the club’s famed jerseys. Not even a recital of the team’s record over the past six weeks, a period in which they climbed from last place to second, will chase the gloom. “Sure, we won a lot of games and I’m happy that we did,” he replies, “but take a look at our schedule during that time. We played 12 of 19 games in Madison Square Carden. It’s only natural that we should win a big share of them if…
Young Refs Roughed Up In Manitoba
WINNIPEG, Man.— Manitoba junior hockey has been in something of a turmoil of late since its ace referees went on strike. They now have been out of action for over six weeks, while they’re demanding $15 per game instead of the $7.50 they have been receiving. The M.A.H.A. has decided to let them wait awhile and new whistlers such as Hy Beatty of Monarchs 1946 Memorial cup champions, Joe Vinet, Bill Toshack and Bill McEachern have made their junior debuts. McEachern who put in several seasons of bantam, midget and juvenile refeering, is the only experienced arbiter in the new lot. An offer of 110.00 a game, made by the league Jan. 4 was rejected by the officials, who whittled their original demand to $12.50. The new referees have had trouble, lots of…
1st Class Senior Goaler Available for Position
First-class senior gaoler Bill “Red” Jones, former goalkeeper for the Cleveland Knights of the Eastern Amateur Hockey League and spare goaler for the Providence Reds of the A.H.L. is open for a position with a senior club. Jones is 21 years old, 5’10” and weights 165 pounds. He was one of the best gaolers in the Eastern Amateur League until his team folded. Red is at home in Three Rivers, Quebec, and can be reached by phoning Three Rivers 3394. Any recommandations needed can be had from Jim Hendy, general manager of the Cleveland Barons.…
Tulsa’s Ferguson Rated Sure Comer
ST. PAUL, Minn.— One of the brightest young prospects in the United States Hockey league this season is Tulsa’s Lome Ferguson … The 6-1 19-year-old came into the league unheralded, but he has been creating quite a stir ever since. Born in Kingston, Ontario, Larne with the Kingston Saints in the O.H.A. midgets in 1941-’42 … From there it was just a step to the Guelph Biltmore Juniors … Lorne played for Guelph two campaigns … He was voted the most valuable player on the club his last year when he made 38 goals in 42 games… … Boston Bruins signed him after he made 12 goals in 15 games with the New York Rovers in the Quebec Senior league last season. 6 Lorne doesn’t confine himself to starring in hockey … He is a…
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