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January 3, 1953
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Sport Trophies
If you are looking for a trophy for any sport—Hockey, Bowling, etc. Drop in and look over our complete supply. “Gifts for all Occasions” ALEX FALLE 360 ST. JAMES ST. W. ROYAL BANK BLDG., MONTREAL…


Chi Farm Setup Proves Hawks’ Players Not All From Trades
CHICAGO, III.— The Chicago Black Hawks’ farm system has had few chances to blush from flattery. To the contrary, fans and critics of the club have usually scoffed at the mention of the player development program. “What farm system?…I didn’t think they had any…They get all their players through trades,” have been typical of remarks. “There has never been any real justification for such unfair reasoning and here is proof,” Hawk General Manager Bill Tobin said last week. With that he released a previously Confidential list of close to 50 players developed through the Chicago farm setup during recent years. Twenty-six on the list, we discovered, are now doing their puck pushing in the three recognized pro leagues with seven in the National, three in the American and 16 in the Western circuit.…


Chi Discoveries in Pro Ranks
No less than 32 established professional hockey stars of today were discovered and developed through the often berated Chicago Black Hawk farm system. They are listed below for all to sep.…