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February 7, 1959
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Phantom Goal Hit Chad, Says Goal Judge: No, Says Ed
TORONTO. Ont.— A gaping hole in the netting of the south-end goal at Maple Leaf Gardens Was the leading clue in the phantom tally mystery which puzzled a Saturday night hockey crowd here. Was it a shot from the stick of Boston’s Vic Stasiuk that created the hole ? Goal judge Grant Easson and referee Red Storey seemed to be the only people in the whole arena who didn’t think so. Since theirs were the opinions which counted in this particular instance, it was no goal. Easson ruled the puck had been deflected over the top of the cage, hole or no hole. At the time of the incident the score was 2-1 in Boston’s favor. Fortunately for the officials, Bruins added another goal, anyway. Had Leafs tied the count, or even gone…
Leafs Eye Trio Of Hands Down On Amerk Farm
TORONTO, Ont.— Taking advantage of the Maple Leafs’ week off, the brass travelled to Buffalo last week to watch Toronto’s farmhands with Rochester lose to the league-leading Bisons. No promotions are foreseen immediately, at least as long as Leafs maintain their present level of success, but there are a few American league players on whom general manager Punch Imlach is keeping a close watch. At Rochester, ex-Leafs Gary Aldcorn and Rudy Migay have been producing points at an unbelievable rate. Aldcorn has scored 25 goals and 27 assits in 43 games and Migay, centring for Gary, has 14 goals and 29 assists in only 28 games. Defenceman Al MacNeil also is reported to be playing vastly improved hockey. Whether any of these three could help Leafs is a question. Aldcorn, playing left wing now, might…
Odds Makers Put Chips On Bombers To Represent West In Memorial Cup
EDMONTON, Alta.— The wagering types are calling Flin Flon Bombers to represent the west in this year’s edition of Memorial Cup classic … main reason for the odds, it seems, is a strapping young centre named Cliff Pennington … Pennington, a Winnipeg native, has been slightly sensational since the frost first kissed the pumpkin last September and at last count had rattled something like 50 goals home in Saskatchewan Junior League play … He also proved that he could score in the faster Western pro circuit, getting three during his brief stint with Alf Pike’s ’Peg Warriors … another big cog in the Flin Flon wheel is Wayne Hall, a shifty winger out of Melita, Man … Coach of the Flin Flon outfit, national champs of 1957, is Motto McLean—a journeyman…
Gadsby Predicts He’ll Break NHL Assists Record
NEW YORK, N.Y.— If the season were starting today, the Rangers would pick themselves for second place and, maybe, first. At that, the Blues take a long (very long) distance view of finishing first this season. It wouldn’t be so absurd if the campaign were younger. Were you a gambling man, what would your odds be against Rangers finishing first? “I’d say about 100-1”, answered Andy Bathgate. “Canadiens got that big spread and there’s just not enough time left to take them.” With Bathgate refreshed from his Florida vacation and other Rangers souped-up in their drive for individual and team prizes, the club is acting and believing it is a good second place bet. Bathgate has his Argus eyes on the NHL scoring championship, the All-Star team, Hart Trophy and, possibly the Lady Byng Award. If…
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