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December 27, 1958
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Russians Refuse To Give Lineup For US Tour
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Despite pre-tour forecasts that the United States National hockey team would fall over and play dead when the Russian sextet invades Madison Square Garden Jan. 1, Uncle Sam’s stickhandlers so far have belied their notices. The U.S. squad has won its first six straight games in preparation for a three-game series with the Russkies. Included were wins over the University of Minnesota and two solid victories over Michigan Tech. Meanwhile, the Russian team has pulled the veil over details about its team. Col. Pavel Korotkov, general manager and president of the Russian six, refused to detail his lineups for fear the Americans will study his skaters’ styles and thus gain an advantage. Our special informant behind the Iron Curtain has revealed the following about the Red team: They do running, gymnastics, volleyball…


Punch Talks Trade With Bears And Chicago
TORONTO. Ont.— General Manager-Coach Punch Imlach of the Toronto Maple Leafs has huddled with both the Chicago Black Hawks and Hershey Bears with hopes of making some trades. Asked about deals, Imlach said: “I have a couple of deals in mind, and I’m going to try and push them through in. the near future. That’s all I can say at the moment.” Imlach admitted last week that there is a player with the Bears of the American League whom he would like to get. As far as the trade talk with the Chicago Black Hawks is concerned nothing has been mentioned about who is trying to get or who he is interested in.…


ST. KITTS PLACE TRIO, PETES TWO ON STAR SEXTET
Toronto Star TORONTO, Ont. If the coaches had their choices, they would reach no further than three teams for the six “most-wanted” players in the OHA junior “A” circuit. This came to light during the poll for the All-Star squad to meet the Big Seven leaders in the second annual “dream” game, Wed., Jan. 7, 1959. St. Catharines TeePees, who have been floating 10 to 12 points above the rest of the pack for weeks, placed three men on the Petes, current runners-up, grabbed first team. Peterborough TPT two spots and the tail-end Hamilton Cubs the other. Dennis DeJordy (goal), Pat Stapleton (defence), Stan Mikita (centre) are the Teeps. Wayne Connelly (right wing) and Bill Mahoney (left wing) are the Petes and Lloyd Haddon (defence) the Cub. Venue of the game is the home of…


“Chickened Up,” Says Adams Of Powers’ Penalty Calling
DETROIT, Mich.— General Manager Jack Adams of the Detroit Red Wings sounded off against Referee Eddie Powers last week after his Wings had been defeated by the Montreal Canadiens 6-1. Adams wasn’t complaining about the loss as much as Power’s punishment against Maurice Richard after a stick swinging duel. “That guy Powers makes up his own rules as he goes along,” said Adams. “He should have given Richard two majors for drawing blood. He just chickened up.” Richard and Detroit centre Norm Ullman staged the stick duel after Ullman checked the ‘Rocket’ to the ice and then waived his stick in the Montreal veteran’s face. Richard then took a swipe at Ullman, cutting him on the neck and back of the head for eight stitches. Powers assessed Richard a five minute major and two minute…