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December 15, 1956
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Baun, MacNeil Duo Prove Ruggedness
ROCHESTER, N.Y— Now you see them and now you don’t. That’s what has been happening to the Rochester Americans’ two rookie defensemen—Bobby Baun and Al MacNeil. Baun and MacNeil spent so much time in the penalty box early in the season that Rochester fans didn’t get to see the boys in action too much. The situation is a little different now, however. MacNeil has missed the last seven Amerk contests since being called up by Toronto as an emergency recall. With MecNeil missing. Rochester’s defensive forces were depleted to just three regular defensemen and the “I’ll play anywhere” Joe Lund. Further injuries to the Maple Leafs resulted in Baun’s elevation for a one-game stay Thursday, but he may be kept even longer if the need persists. Baun, 20, and MacNeil, 21, were known to be rough…
QUEBEC LEAGUE
CRIME SHEET Al Millar, of Quebec Aces, is rapidly mounting a high peak for penalties among professional goalers. In the game against Chicoutimi at the Ancient Capital, Dec. 6, Millar drew two minors to bring his crime-sheet up to 15 minutes in 27 games. STREAK ENDS Winning streaks reach the dead-end for all hockey teams the Chicoutimi Sogueneens found this out on Dec. 6 when they were swept to a 6-2 defeat at Quebec City. The Aces scored four goals in the first period and hung on for a 6-2 victory. HOW THE RACE GOES TUESDAY. DECEMBER 4. Royals 1. at Chicoutimi 4 Royals: goal. McNeil: defense. Roche. Deslauriers. Clune. MacPherson; forvards, Goyette. Boucher. G. Rossead, Burnett, Duncan. Denis, Gillis, Bradley, Laplante, Soychak. Chicoutimi: goal. Frederick; defense. Slaude, Roy. Hanna. R. Rousseau. Chevalier; forwards, S. Smrke. L. Smrke.…
WESTERN LEAGUE
SO Specialists New Westminster Royals goalies Bev Bently and Billy Tibbs have a virtual monopoly on WHL shutout honors this year. Bentley has four and Tibbs has a pair for a team total of six. Tough At Home Brandon Regals sport the best home record in the league this year with 10 victories and a tie in 12 home starts. Road clubs have been having a difficult time in picking up points in the early season. HOW THE RACE GOES WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 21 Seattle 5 at New Westminister 3 First Period 1—Seattle. Fielder (Kinasewich, Fonteyne) … 15:54 Penalties: Creighton 1:54. Second Period 2—New Westminster, McNab (Schmautz, Dorohoy) … 1.54 3—Seattle, Fielder (Repka) … 10.56 Penalties: Hay 5.07, Bradley 12.30. Third Period 4—New Westminster, McNab (Schmautz) … 1:25 5—Seattle, Repka 6—Seattle, Fielder (Kinasewich, Fonteyne) … 12.33 7—New Westminster: Olson (Boyce) … 13.32 8—Seattle, Lea (Dorohoy) … 18.08 Penalties: Dorohoy, Hay 18.15. Edmonton…
FAN FORUM
Problem Solved Dear Sir, To settle an argument I would like to know a little information about Andy Aitkenhead. when he played goal for the New York Rangers, how many games and also the year he played, if he did. F. Knight Vancouver, B.C. (Andrew Aitkcnheml played I txt schedule games through three seasons with the Rangers — 1932-33. 1933-34, 1934-35. He also participated in 10 playoff games.) English Hockey Dear Sir, The 1956-57 hockey season is in its second month here in England and from early results promises a close race right down to the wire. Five clubs are again operating in the senior league — Brighton Tigers, Harringay Racers, Nottingham Panthers, Paisley Pirates, and Wembley-Lions. Readers in Providence might be interested to learn that their rookie defenseman from Penticton Vees — Dino Masotto — was slated to…
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