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December 1, 1951
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Cougar Kids Oust Chef-- Real Handy Around Stove
EDMONTON, Alta.— You have to hand it to Eddie Dorohoy, the Victoria Whiz-Kid. Not only has he vaulted into the lead in the individual scoring race but as well he finds time between goals to double as a chef. Last time coach Roger Leger’s Cougars made the road jaunt to the prairie end of the eight-team league, Dorohoy and team mate Joe Medynski suddenly blossomed forth as “Restauranteurs.” They relieved the dining car steward of the task of feeding the Cougars at breakfast time, and again that night, after the game. Here’s What Dorohoy, Medynskl Caterers, Inc. served up in the way of a breakfast. For a buck a customer could help himself to juice, cereal, sliced tomato, bacon (or ham) and eggs, toast, jam or marmalade, coffee or milk. A ‘lower’…
“12 Years Plenty For Anyone,” Says Retired R. Conacher
CHICAGO, Ill.— The Smooth goal - getting ability and steady aggressiveness of Chicago’s Roy Gordon Conacher ended November 15 when he skated off the ice at Detroit’s Olympia. The next day the 35-year-old veteran wingman announced officially that his lengthy and successful NHL career was over. “Twelve years at this game is enough for anyone,” he said, “I’m calling it quits while I still have my health and the chance to enjoy life.” Roy’s term in the National League with Boston, Detroit and then the Black Hawks, dates back to 1938. He tallied 226 goals and 200 assists in over 450 games in the big League, thus averaging very close to a point per game over this long period. Made All-Star Team He was named as left wing on the NHL 1948-49 All-Star team after…
Penalties Costly To Habs On Disastrous Road Trip
MONTREAL, Qeu.— The Montreal Canadiens returned from what Coach Dick Irvin termed “his worst road trip in 35 years” this week and they returned with a problem. Where to get some scoring power in a hurry. The Habs played four games on the road while the Ice Capades took over their home ice. Of the eight possible points they could have garnered they came home with just one. Thev tied the Boston Bruins 3-3, coming from behind to do it. They then went to Chicago where the lowlv Hawks nearly frightened them out of their skates to the tune of 5-1. Then they hiked to Toronto where the Leafs scored two third period goals to beat them 4-2. Finally in New York the Blues took a 2-1 count from them. In four games…
PACIFIC COAST LEAQUE
Undefeated Streaks Since the Victoria Cougars undefeated skein of 11 games was broken, no other club has been able to go too long without losing a game. Seattle went five games without a loss before being dumped by Tacoma. Edmonton went 8 games without a defeat until Calgary upset them at home 5-3. Lots Of Goals The thirteen goals scored Sunday, November 18 in Seattle when the Ironmen defeated the Cougars 8-5 tied the season’s record for most goals in one game. Previously the Ironmen had defeated Vancouver 11-2 in the only other 13 goals game this season. Sixteen goals is the league record. HOW THE RACE GOES STANDINGS ON MON. A.M., NOV. 19 RESULTS OF GAMES Nov, 12—Victoria 7 at Calgary 4 Nov,13—Tacoma 0 at New West’er 6 Victoria 2 at Edmonton 6 Nov. 14—New West’er 5 at…
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