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October 13, 1956
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Little Fanfare As Irvin Leaves Chi-Hawk Camp
ST. CATHARINES, Ont.— A festive parade of floats, bands and beauty queens was passing nearby and attracting most of the attention. Few people noticed the car that pulled away from the Queensway Hotel and quickly passed out of sight. There were a couple of waving hands, nothing more. There was no public recognition or realization of the great talent that was now suddenly passing into hockey history for only the small handful of now former associates knew that the sedan being driven by Dick Isvin Jr. was taking one of the greatest of all hockey men into retirement. And even as they watched and quietly waved, they couldn’t bring themselves to realize that this was the close of the career of half a century actively devoted to hockey by James Dickinson Irvin. The…
Terry Sawchuk Has Advantage Over Forwards
NEW YORK. N.Y.— Terry Sawchuk figures he has an advantage over forwards who carry a high stick because of the size of his war club. In a Bruin-Ranger exhibition game. Dave Creighton tried to dislodge the caught puck from Sawchuk’s hand. The following conversation took place: “Watch that high stick,” said Sawchuk. “So you think you’re a prima donna,” replied Creighton. “I’ll belt you,” Sawchuk threatened as he waved a menacing stick. “I’ve got a stick too.” added Creighton. “Yeah.” chided Sawchuk, “But mine’s bigger!” P.S. They both laughed! Fischler…
Two Men Fighting For Every Position With Chi Hawks
ST. CATHARINES Ont.— The Black Hawks are rolling through their final week of drills here at St. Catharines with the long line of candidates still two deep or more at every position. General Manager and Coach Tommy Ivan has been able to weed out a few youngsters, but the squad remains at about 35 skaters. “Yes. we have a large number of them to look at and decide upon and the decisions, of course, will be forthcoming as we work our way through another group of several exhibition contests leading toward our season’s opener at Detroit on October 11.” Ivan observed. “Picking a team that will “get us in the playoffs is my first aim naturally, but the hard part wilt be in cutting down to the 1G or 1$ men well be…
Five Teams Will Go To The Post In OHA Senior Loop This Year
STRATFORD, Ont.— After considerable speculation, the senior “A” OHA group has finally been decided, with the same five clubs as last season scheduled to face the starter’s gun Oct. 19. when Windsor Bulldogs invade Stratford Indians’ wigwam. More than the usual amount of interest has been added to this game, due to the Bulldogs “raiding” the Indians’ camp and running off with two captives, goalie Don Head and centerman Lou Bendo. The other entries in the five-club group are Kitchener Dutchmen, Chatham Maroons and Owen Sound Mercurys, and all rosters are sure to be considerably revamped. Besides Head and Bendo. Stratford is also likely to lose Herve Dejordy to the Sault Ste, Marie Greyhounds of the NOHA. Kitchener will be without defencemen Howie Lee and Joe Schertzl, goalie Denis Brodeur who has gone…
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