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August 1, 1957

August 1, 1957

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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Hosts Bosses, Bird Dogs

CAMBELLFORD, Ont.— In what was probably the first such gathering in club history, Chicago Black Hawks organization leaders and workers from throughout Eastern Canada met near here July 19. Bob Wilson, the Hawks chief scout for eastern Canada, was the genial host for the discussion of pre-season plans under the direction of General Manager Tommy Ivan. Scene of the meeting was Wilson’s pleasant summer home at nearby Trent River. As a social correspondent might have put it, “A good time was had by all,” but there was more to it than just that for Ivan was able to talk with virtually all of his Black Hawk representatives at one time—no easy accomplishment and one that couldn’t have happened during a regular season. “It was what you might call a conference of the bird dogs.”…

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Ex-Wing Bep Guidolin Acquired By Bulldogs

Bep Guidolin, former Detroit Red Wing, has been acquired by the Windsor Bulldogs from Belleville McFarlands of the O.H.A. Senior “A” Eastern Division. The 32-year-old left winger was released with the Belleville announcement that Ike Hildebrand would handle the playing coach chores in the 1957-58 season. Guidolin started last season as playing coach with Pembroke Lumber Kipgs and later moved in the same capacity to Belleville. The Belleville club finished in third place behind Whitby and Cornwall. Born in Thorold, Ontario Guidolin played in the O.H.A. Junior “A” ranks with Oshawa Generals before entering the National Hockey League as a member of the Boston Bruins in the 19 42-43 season. He wore Boston livery for four seasons and spent one term in the Canadian Armed Forces. He joined Detroit in the 1947-48 season in…

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Long Island Arena May Fold Before Opening

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Will the Long Island Arena fold lie-fore it even opens’? That is the Question perplexing New York hockey fans as well as sports lovers in the rapidly growing Long Island community and the more than 4,000 stockholders in the venture. For the uninitiated, here is a brief recapitulation of the unusual LI Arena story: The LI Arena Company was formed in March 1954 with the idea of forming a sports arena in Suffolk County, one of the fastest growing areas in the country It is located approximately 50 miles from Times Square. Tom Lockhart, president, of the Amateur Hockey Association, Eastern League and former business manager of the Rangers and prexy of the Rovers, was the chief proponent of the arena. Lockhart is a hockey man and he proposed that…

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“Greatest Break For Chicago Hockey”

CHICAGO, Ill.— They’re calling the acquisition of Ted Lindsay and Glenn ail the greatest thing that has happened to and for Chicago hockey in 20 years. The deal that had been rumored for over 2 months was officially announced late July 23. To get Detroit’s NHL All-Star duo the Black Hawks parted with forwards Johnny Wilson and Forbes Kennedy, goalie Hank Bassen, amateur defenseman Bill Preston and an undisclosed bundle of cash. “I couldn’t be happier and who wouldn’t be,” smiled General Manager Tommy Ivan of the Hawks who engineered the big deal after considerable dickering with his counterpart of the Red Wings, Jack Adams. “This will without a doubt return top flight hockey to Chicago.” “It’s certainly no secret that Lindsay is a terrific competitor and great color guy. We may use him…