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December 5, 1959
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They Used To See Howe In Old Davs For Bonus Payoff
DETROIT, Mich.—One of Jack Adams’ favorite stories about Gordie Howe, according to Milt “Toronto Star” Dunnell, concerns the final game of the N.H.L. scedule a few seasons back…Billy McNeill of the Wings needed one more goal to collect a contract bonus…Howe asked coach Jimmy Skinner to send out McNeill on his line…Gordie set up a goal for McNeill…then Ted Lindsay, who had been hampered by a bad ankle, left the bench and joined Howe on the big line…Ted also needed a goal for a bonus. Howe gave him a pass for the payoff counter…then Gordie skated to the Detroit bench and asked: “Are there any others who need a goal for a bonus payoff?”…
“Pocket” Real Vet As Habs Clutch Clouter
MONTREAL, Que.— Goalie Jacques Plante of the Montreal Canadiens has no qualms these days about stopping pucks. The four-time Vezina Trophy winner is operating behind the security of his much ballyhooed face mask and that’s the way it’s going to be from now on. “Every goalie should wear a protective mask,” said Frank J. Selke, managing director of the Canadiens. Selke’s retort came just a few weeks after a blistering shot from the stick of Andy Bathgate ripped open Plante’s facial features for six stitches. Plante, with Selke’s consent, has disclosed that his mask wearing is now a permanent thing. Never again will NHL fans gaze upon his classic features during a hockey game. One NHL goaler who wished he had heeded Selke’s advise is Jumping Johnny Bower of the Leafs, who is opposed to…
Three Leave Rest Behind In Senior Dash To Top Spot
STRATFORD, Ont.— Unless Windsor Bulldogs and Belleville McFarlands either hit a winning stride or bolster their’ teams with new talent, the senior “A” OHA race could develop into a three-horse affair, because Whitby Dunnies, Kitchener Dutchmen and Chatham Maroons are bunched closely together in the three top berths and the standing there can change overnight at any time. Windsor holds down fourth place with but five wins and a tie in 13 games, while Belleville is deep in the ruck with only two wins in 15 starts. It would appear that what Windsor and Belleville require more than anything else is new material, preferrably young capable players. These two teams engineered one deal between them, whereby defenceman Al Dewsbury, who refused to play for Belleville this season owing to financial differences, went…
Junior Coaches Fight It Out On Ice While Players Look On
SASKATOON, Sask.— Bill (Legs) Fraser of Prince Albert Mintos and Howie Milford of Estevan Bruins, a pair of coaches involved in a scuffle at Estevan on Friday, Nov. 13, have been suspended for the next seven Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League games which are played between the two clubs. The decision was announced by league commissioner Frank Boucher of Saskatoon. Neither coach will be allowed to accompany his team to the other centre and must not direct his club in any way at home while the suspension is in force. Each club will be obliged to deposit $100 with the league treasurer as a guarantee of proper conduct by himself and his players for the balance of the season. For the remaining games between these clubs at Prince Albert, a neutral referee will be sent up…
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