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March 14, 1959
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Murphy’s Broken Ankla May Cause Braves More Pain Than They Expect
CHICAGO, Ill.— A blow that may bring more pain as the next few weeks pass hit the Black Hawks March at Toronto when highly improved winger Ron Murphy suffered broken ankle. He collided with Tim Horton, Leaf rearguard. Doctors immediately estimated Ron would be out of action about four weeks. That, of course, will carry through the regular season and undoubtedly into the playoffs in which the surprising Hawks will be competing for only the second time in this decade. Murphy has this year been one of the most versatile and valued skaters under Coach Rudy Pilous. In addition to taking his regular turn on the club’s No. line with Eric Nesterenko and Bobby Hull, the 26-year old left sider has been the point man on what has become Chicago’s first respectable version…
Hanna Claims Backstrom Was All To Blame
NEW YORK, N.Y— “I don’t like fighting… but won’t back down if the occasion arises.” That was Ranger rookie defenseman John Hanna talking after swinging in the big brawl of Feb. 28, 1959 at the Montreal Forum. Hanna was the most belligerent Blueshirt in the biggest Rangers vs. anybody fight since 1947. Apparently Hanna detected the occasion and promptly rose to it because he precipitated 15-minute brawl involving almost all Rangers and Canadiens. It was one that compared favorably with the atomic incident of March 16, 1947 in New York. On that night 12 years ago, the Canadiens beat Rangers 4-3, killing New York’s playoff hopes. With 30 seconds remaining, Montreal defenseman Ken Reardon — now Hab assistant g.m. — passed the Ranger bench enroute to the Garden hospital. Words were exchanged between Reardon…
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Five Vezina Winners Only three goalert in the history of the Detroit Red Wings have won the Vezina Trophy as the league's leading goaler. The trio are Norman Smith, Johnny Mowers and Terry Sawchuk. Sawchuk has won it three times. Smith won it in 1936—37 and Mowers in 1942—43. Sawchuk has captured the trophy in 1951—52, 1952—53 and 1954—55. Four Rookie Award Winners Four Detroit Red Wings’ players have been named the NHL’s top rookie since 1926—27. The Trophy given for that honor is the Calder Memorial Trophy. Carl Voss was the first Red Wings to win. He won in 1932—33 before the Calder Trophy came into being. Jim McFadden won it in 1947—48, Terry Sawchuk in 1950—51 and Glenn Hall in 1955—56. The Point Parade How The Race Goes TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Boston 2 at…
Macs See Europe From Planes, Trains To Bus, Frostbite To Sunburn
Toronto Star ZURICH, Switzerland— Just about everything has happened to the Belleville McFarlands since they took off to spread Canadian culture throughout Europe with their shimiy sticks. On slow train from Austria to Italy, the club’s trainer, Kirk Barclay, moved to an adjoining coach to talk to some friends. When he returned to his seat, he discovered his coat, hat and’ the little black bag in which he carried pain cures had been put off the rattler at the last, station because he wasn’t on hand to make his declaration when the customs man called. Kirk had to get off the train in Italy, go back to the little town in Austria and stage formal re-entry to Italy. He was lucky to convince the Italian gendarmes he wasn’t smuggling opium or atomic bombs…
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