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March 31, 1956
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Aces’ Captain Loses Choice Playoff Seat
MONTREAL, Qne.— Elmer Lach raised a little hob with the Que-: bee players in the third game of the Montreal-Quebec semi-final series ! by directing referee Leu ‘ Corriveau’s attention to Joe ‘ Crozier sitting on Aces’ bench in civilian clothes. Crozier, Aces’ captain who; fractured a leg more Ilian a monih ago, was promptly ordered off the bench. Some of rhe Quebec supporters were inceuset!, claiming Lach was acting in poor taste. Cagey Elmer was invoking Rule 9,, Clause li—“None but play-¦ ers in uniform, manager, » coach and trainer shall be permitted to occupy benc hes so provided.” Quebec coach Viincli Tm-lach pill on quite a show at ! the lime, though he admil-i ted later it was a welcome incident. “I thought mv players might get real mad at Royals’…
Rangers Sign Jr. Star Ron Howell For Fall Delivery
NEW YORK, N.Y.— Muzz Patrick scored his greatest goal as a rookie general manager last week when he talked Ron Howell out of a football career and signed him to a Ranger contract. The event had double-barreled significance because it signalized a victory for both hockey and the Rangers who certainly could u se the talented right wing-defenseman and one-time rookie-of-the-year in the Big Four pre football loop. Ever since Howell became a, star with the gridders, and at the same time an outstanding mem: her of the OHA Junior A Guelph Biltmores, his talent was up for grabs. At first it appeared that he would stick to the pigskin because he was an immediate hit with the hometown team, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. On the other hand there was the influence of his big brother…
Phil Watson “Discovered” Bell While Scouting Another Player
Stan FISCHLER Gordie Bell, the veteran minor league goalie who came from out of nowhere to turn back the Canadiens for the Rangers’ first playoff win and first victory on Forum ice since February 1954, was actually “discovered” by Phil Watson on December 17, 1955. It happened this way: Tlve Rangers had a day off and Watson wanted to scout some ‘Blueshirt prospects on the Providence Reds who were visiting the Springfield Indians in a regular American League tilt. Phil was also interested in Don Simmons, tile 2 4-year-old Springfield goalie, who had been drawing rave notices at the time. When Phil took his seat in the Springfield Coliseum he was confused because there were two goalies listed in the Springfield program—one was Simmons, the other Gordie Bell—and Watson didn’t know which one was on…
Bruins To Tour Maritimes
HALIFAX. N.S.— Boston Bruins of the National Hockey Leagoe will open an exhibition series against Saint John Beavers, winners of the Atlantic Coast Senior Hockey League in Saint John. N.B. March 24. it was announced. A Halifax promoter, Gerry Regan, said Boston and Saint John will play a series of games throughout the Maritimes and possibly Newfoundland. The Boston team would be handled by defencemar. Hal Laycoe. It would include Goalie Ten? Sawchnk and ail members of the NHL team. The series would be a warm-up for Braves, w ho enter Allan Cup playoffs at Ihe end of the month.…
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