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December 29, 1951
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Famous Inn Signs …… No. 12
ALTHOUGH THE DISREPUTABLE Sir John Falstaff of Shakespeare’s plays was not “created” till the late sixteenth century, a Falstaff Inn existed at Canterbury in 1403. It was probably named after the original Sir John Falstaff, a distinguished soldier. Four centuries later other soldiers, back from India, first demanded the zestful ale that had been brewed specially to stand the long sea voyage to them. “Give us a real man’s drink, give us India Pale Ale!” they cried. And today those who still want a “real man’s drink” ask for Labatt’s India Pale Ale—brewed in Canada to the original English recipe by John Labatt.—John Labatt Limited.…
Wings, Leafs All Even After First 7 Meetings
DETROIT, Mich. — After seven meetings this season — the regulation distance for a playoff series — those battling old rivals Detroit and Toronto stood all even. Each team had won twice, and three games were tied. The closeness and eveness of the clubs further is shown by the total-goal count — 16 for Detroit,, 15 for Toronto in the seven games. Incidentally, those low scores and those ties still haven’t brought any yells for more wide-open play or for overtime from the fans in these parts. They’ve been satisfied with the tight, close-cheeking 60-minute presentation in every case. For those who claim that defensive play and tie games are keeping away customers, there might be a better answer: Offer high-class, big-league hockey, and the customers will appear. —DANN…
Speaking on Sport
BLACK JACK Stewart, who has more stitches than a beaded gown, is the best evidence in the case against present-day hockey. Stewart estimates the doctors have left somewhere between 200 and 300 samples of their needlework in his hide. Their home and away handicraft includes some of the finer specimens of the blanket, herringbone and saddle-back stitch, together with ingenious combinations. Not all of Black Jack’s stitches show, which must be a disappointment to the craftsmen who designed them. Two weeks ago, he got five inside his mouth. A job like that offers little incentive for the medicos to dream up anything fancy. Jack has had a dozen or more this season in the back of his head, although he’s been in only a few hockey games. Stewart’s thatch of black…
Youth Move Is Feature As Toledo Rebuilding
TOLEDO, 0.— Faced with the problem of virtually rebuilding both the team personnel and hockey interest in Toledo, the Mercurys have embarked upon a youth movement for the first time in their five-year history. Originally, the club policy was to secure established amateur players, but now with a definite eye to the future, the Mercurys are icing the youngest club they have ever presented. Judging by their early results, it is also an offensively-minded club. Despite the fact that they are defending the Senior Open Championship of the United States for the second time in five seasons, Manager Andy Mulligan and Coach Alex Woods have a host of new faces. They released veteran defenseman Harold Johnson at the close of last season, saw Barney O’Connell retire as a player, and have swapped away…
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