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February 20, 1954
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New Records Galore Being Set by Cullen-Barlow-Cullen Line
ST. CATHERINES, Ont.— It used to be that a parliamentary investigation was needed eveny time a change was mooted for the record books. Althletes of today take their records, make them, break them and re-write the book in stride in the course of a season. Down here in Canada’s Banana Belt — the Niagara Peninsula — the St. Catharines Tee Pees have a threesome that are the scourge of the opposition from Jonquiere up in Lake St. John to Kitchener at the Western end of the combined Ontario-Quebec hockey loop. At the present time the threesome have amassed a total of 279 scoring points, 130 goals and 149 assists. The trio, two brothers and a close friend. Captain Brian Cullen, Barry Cullen aud Hugh Barlow today rate as the most prolific goal scoring…
Hockey Crossword Puzzle
(Solution Next Week) ACROSS 1—Detroit player shown in centre. 5—Initials of Hart Trophy winner of 1946-47. 7—A county in England. 9—Bill Gadsby played amateur hockey with—Canadians. 11—Fans occasionally threaten to — players. 12—Goalies seldom get one. (abbr). 13—“Butch” Bouchard’s initials. 14—Ray Timgren is a former member of Toronto Marlboro—. 16—Real Chevrefils has a broken one. 18—Each (abbr). 19—Wally Hergesheimer’s native province (abbr). 20—Once coached the Maple Leafs, 2—Many goalies prefer gloves that are—. 23—This commodity helps sponsor Maple Leaf home games. 24—Utilize. 26—Initials of Labrie, ex Ranger player. 27—“Turk” Broda’s real name. 30—Comparative ending. 32—Syracuse ended 1952-53 season In this position. 83—Ivan Irwin was born in this country (abbr). 84—Initials of a Detroit forward. DOWN 1—Nickname of Mohns of Boston. 2—Norm Dusault, ex Canadien player, is sometimes called “Le—.”. 3—Girls Name. 4—A requisite for hockey. 5—Fleming Mackell’s birthplace. 6—Initials of Nattrass, ex Chicago player. 8—Outstanding rookie of 1932-33. 10—Once played for Canadiens, first name Gilles. 15—A member of the Boston Bruins. l7—First name…
NONA Puck Parade
SAULT ST. MARIE, Ont.- Sudbury Wolves are howling for the Allan Cup! Not since 1937 when Sudbury Tigers won the coveted national senior hockey crown has the rich Nickel Belt hugged the piece of silverware … willy Maxie Silverman “The Silver Fox” of Northern Ontario hockey, has formed a new forward line composed of former NHL stars — Eddie Harrison, Pete Horeck and Bob Dawes … said Maxie: “This line could make the difference!”… Meanwhile, Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.) Greyhounds, hungrier than ever for an Allan Cup (last won away back in 1924) have Pentti Lund, former Rookie of the Year in the NHL, in harness Pentti has worked out steadily the past few days, and looked impressive when he broke into a Greyhound uniform for the first time … Crowds…
Recent Spurt By Rangers Shows At The Box-Office
NEW YORK, N.Y.— The question has been raised as to whether higher prices, a dwindling dollar and an unusual 12-month stress on baseball are not waging a successful campaign to kill hockey in New York. The answer is very much in the negative. As a bonus for trying to show some improvement in a game they’ve misplayed for many years, the Rangers drew their first sellout in five years at home on Feb. 7. That was a fine vote of confidence in a team which, though moving up, was still in fifth place. Unfortunately, the 15,925 fans present did not give the road weary Broadway Blues a sufficient lift on the ice. They wound up paying a high price for having finally beaten the Canadiens in Montreal the week before. Richard and Company…
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