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September 1, 1958
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Watson Hangs Up Blades - - - Will Sharpen Up Teepee Jrs
ST. CATHARINES, Ont.— Handsome Harry Watson, his skates now firmly nailed to the wall thereby ending a pro career which stretched back to the 1941-42 season, has been named coach of the St. Catharines Teepees of the OHA Junior “A” series. Watson, who served as player-coach of the Buffalo Bisons of the American League last season, succeeds Glen Sonmor, recently named to aid Eddie Shore at Springfield, also of the AHL. In taking over at St. Kitts, Watson remains in the Chicago Black Hawks organization, tbe team lie concluded his lengthy NHL career with and launched him on his coaching career. Rudy Pilous, who doubles as Chicago coach and St. Catharines General Manager, said the Teepee management felt “positive that Harry will do a whale of a job for us.” ”We don’t see how he…
Hawks Ship Thomson Back To Leafs: Moy Retire Soys Recry
TORONTO, Ont. — Veteran, defenseman Jim Thomson has been returned to the Toronto Maple Leafs by the Chicago Black Hawks. Leaf coach Billy Reay said the 31-year old Thomson may retire. He said the Leafs would not offer him a contract. Thomson played 12 seasons with the Leafs before goin to the Hawks last year. “He was sold to the Hawks on a one-season basis last year. Since the Hawks have returned his contract to us, I believe Jim intends retiring from hockey,” said Reay. “I guess that’s the reason the Chicago club did not take up his option for this season.” Billy said if Jim decides not to retire, then the Leafs will try to make a deal for him.…
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Five Habs Sign Contracts For Coming 1958-59 Season
MONTREAL, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens have signed their biggest gun to a 1958-59 contract. Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard, who celebrated his 37th birthday last August 4th, and is now the oldest player in the NHL, signed a contract last week to play his 16th season with the Canadiens. Club officials said it was the earliest signing, in Rocket’s’ tenure with the team. The Canadiens also announced that they had signed Andre Pronovost, left winger on the club’s kid line, and Phil Goyette, centreman on the line. The same day utility forward Don Marshall put his name on a contract. Pronovost will be starting his third year with the team while Goyette starts his second and Marshall his fifth. Earlier the Habs had announced the signing of three time Vezina Trophy winner Jacques Plante.…
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