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June 1, 1960

June 1, 1960

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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STANLEY, CALDER CUP CHAMPIONS CROWNED

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Rocket To Give Decision On Hockey Future Soon

MONTREAL, P.Q.— If Maurice Richard decides to hang up his skates he has assured the Canadiens he will let them know before the forthcoming NHL meetings here in June. This was the outcome of a meeting between the famed ‘Rocket’ and Frank J. Selke, managing-director of the National Hockey League club, at the Forum. Selke said he had requested the Rocket to make his decision, if he plans to retire, and not wait until September. Richard declared he would comply with the club’s wishes. The Rocket’s retirement has been rumored persistently since the end of last season. A club spokes man said that both Richard and Selke would confer again before the NHL meetings. Richard will be 38 Aug. 4 and if he indicates he plans to call it quits as a player after 18…

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Playing the field

Gen. Kilpatrick Dies Gen. John Reed Kilpatrick, who died of cancer recently at the age of 70, was honorary chairman of Madison Square Garden Corp, and president of the New York Rangers. Although he was associated with the Rangers for many years, it was when he talked football that you listened. He was a great football player and track star at Yale in his undergraduate days. Even in recent years, all you had to do was look at him to know he’d been an exceptional athlete; he had that kind of physique. He arrived at Yale when the forward pass was in its infancy. It was in October, 1905, that Theodore Roosevelt, then President of the United States, held a dramatic conference at the White House with representatives from the Big Three —…

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NATIONAL LEAGUE REGULAR SEASON OFFICIAL RECORDS (1959-60)

FINAL STANDINGS INDIVIDUAL SCORING & PENALTY RECORDS Regular Schedule GOALKEEPERS’ RECORDS Regular Schedule • Schaefer replaced Worsley at 0:33 of second period, February 17, 1960. PENALTIES IN MINUTES BY CLUBS…