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October 12, 1968

October 12, 1968

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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DEVELOP MUSCLES

World Judo Champion Shows You How In Just 5 Minutes A Day! BUILD RIPPLING STEEL-HARD BICEPS • BUILD A DEEP MUSCULAR CHEST • BUILD BROAD MANLY SHOULDERS • BUILD A VICE-LIKE GRIP AND STURDY FOREARMS • BUILD POWERFUL THIGHS AND CALVES AMSTERDAM. Wim Ruska, World Heavyweight Judo Champion, reveals his training “secret”, — a radically new exerciser called BULLWORKER 2. “I owe my title in large part to BULLWORKER 2”, says Ruska. “It really builds fantastic muscles.” Yes, here at last is a DYNAMIC WAY to build the body other MEN ENVY and WOMEN ADORE — in just five minutes a day! No weights. No barbells. No long and boring workouts. It’s easy, it’s quick. See complete step-by-step method illustrated in action photos in new booklet that’s yours FREE when you mail the…

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Flyers’ Goaling ‘Twins’ Key To NHL Title Hopes

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The guy with the chubby face and the messy hair had just come off the ice after his first practice of the season and summarized his performance. “I was outstanding,” said Doug Favell with a grin. “The rest of the guys were out there skating and I was out standing around.” It is part of the humor of the Flyers’ young goalie and it tells why the club again this season has to be considered a serious threat to successfully defend its West Division Championship. It means that Favell is his same old joke-telling self while sidekick Bernie Parent remains the same serious guy. That’s how they were in leading Philly to first place a year ago. “They’re the best pair of goalies on any team in the National Hockey League right…

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The Hockey News

THE INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY WEEKLY Founded October 1st, 1947 Published weekly except monthly June through September by Ken-Will Publishing Co. Ltd. 1434 St. Catherine Street West Montreal 3, Canada. Kenneth William McKenzie President and Publisher Will V. Cate. Vice-President Yearly Subscription Rates: $5.00 in Canada and the British Commonwealth $6.00 in the U.S.A. and $8.00 in Foreign Countries Postage paid at Rouses Point, N.Y. Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa and for payment of postage in cash. Printed in Canada…

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Flaman Points Wings To Go All Way In Race

FORT WORTH, Tex. — Fort Worth Wings made it to the finals for the Adams Trophy last spring but bowed before the Tulsa Oilers, the Central League playoff champions. “We gave it a good run through the schedule, beat out Dallas and Kansas City in the playoffs before meeting Tulsa. We were tired but this season we want to go all the way,” said Wings’ coach Fern Flaman as the team prepared to break camp at Port Huron. Mich. Flaman was planning on Bud Blom returning in the nets with Gerry Gray, a junior graduate from Hamilton, as the backup netminder. Veteran Irv Spencer and sophomore Jim Neikamp were ready for defensive chores although Spencer suffered a twisted knee in an exhibition game but wanted to be ready for the season’s opener. Flaman was…