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August 1, 1953
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Johnstown Jets May Seek Entry To Enlarged International Loop
Windsor Also Reported Applying For Entrance TOLEDO, Ohio— The International Hockey League will definitely operate with eight teams this year—but there is a possibility it may grow to a 10-team circuit. Frank Gallagher, president of the IHL, revealed that Milwaukee had been reinstated in the loop, bringing it up to the eight clubs. But he also said Johnstown Pa., had applied for a franchise in the IHL. If the EHL continues to operate—and there was a lot of doubt that it would—then Johnstown will stay in that circuit. But should the Eastern loop fold Johnstown will be out of hockey. “We don’t want any good hockey town to be out of business,” Gallagher said, “and we will do our best to try to find a place for the Jets. Naturally, there is a schedule and travel…
Gros Bill Has Fans Playing Guessing Game
(As Seen In The Montreal Herald) MONTREAL, Que.— The most-discussed hockey player of today is Jean Beliveau. That statement would sound pretty flat if made merely on a local or personal behalf, because everybody in this vicinity has been talking of Beliveau ever since the evenings turned chilly, and speculating on his chances of joining the Canadien forces. But when such a statement comes from Jack Adams, of Detroit Red Wings, it’s like the man biting the dog. It’s news. For Jovial Jack has, in the interests of business, spent a great deal of time and effort to prove that Gordie Howe is the greatest, best, most wonderful and most receipts-producing player who ever laced on a pair of skates. But in a telephone conversation with this agent, Jack expressed amazement over the…
Tobin Scotches Rumors About Mosie Going To NY To Reunite Pony Line
CHICAGO, Ill.— When Chicago’s hockey faithful learned that their all-time favorites and two of the NHLs most famous and talented puck performers, Doug and Max Bentley, appeared set to resume their brother act at New cork, the bellows of woe rumbled forth from one side of town to the other. Their feelings had just begun to subside when a rumor started things all over again. It was reported from several sources that the Rangers were cut to secure Billy Mosienko, the third member of the renowned Chicago “Pony Line.” Billy is the sole survivor of the trio with the Black Hawks. Much to the joy of the fearful fans, General Manager Bill Tobin of the Hawks has reported that while overtures might be made, Mosienko is not slated to move elsewhere. “He started…
‘Big Slo’ Goes To Hubs In Deal For Iran Irwin
NEW YORK, N.Y.— Still in a trading mood, the New York Rangers have added a little dynamite to their defense forces with the acquisition of Ivan (The Terrible) Irwin from the Montreal Canadiens in a swap for two veteran forwards, Ed Slowinski and Pete Babando. Rangy and rugged, with four years of’ professional hockey experience, Irwin played just four games with Montreal last season before the Canadiens decided to stand pat and sent him out to their Victoria, B.C., farm of the Western Hockey League. Despite the fact Victoria finished last in an eight-team league, Irwin was voted to the second all-star team on the strength of his rough-and-tumble performances. His three earlier campaigns were waged with Cincinnati of the American Hockey League, mostly for Coach King Clancy, who helped bring him along from…
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