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September 1, 1974
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Schmidt Shows Hand As Negotiator In Shaping First Washington Team
WASHINGTON— When a new administration takes over in this Capital City, there are millions of eyes watching closely. Those eyes are upon President Gerald Ford today. Many of them have been upon Mil ton Conrad Schmidt, too, as in the past year he has shaped the town’s first National Hockey League team, the Washington Capitals, about to open their first training camp in September at London, Ont. Schmidt has done quite a job. A dozen or more trips to Canada to talk contract with top amateur draftees and their agents established Schmidt as the Henry Kissinger of hockey negotiationing Schmidt’s batting average was, 1.000. five-for-five. Washington signed all five of its top amateur picks with Schmidt shellingout an estimated $2.5 million of team owner Abe Pollin’s money to get there players committed for the next…
Rebuilding Job Facing Cup Champs
HERSHEY— Chuck Hamilton is right back where he started from as the Hershey Bears’ coach once again is faced with re-building practically an entire new squad. Hamilton, who renewed his one year contract with Hershey, came on the scene here last season to hold the most exciting young team this Chocolate Town ever saw. Starting with 10 first-year, five second-year and three-third year players, he drove the club to a Calder Cup championship and a second place finish in the American League’s Southern Division. Since the campaign closed, the Bears lost 10 skaters, either by draft, trade one switch to the World Hockey Association. And club captain Ralph Keller, greatest goal scoring defenseman in AHI. history. retired, adding to Hamilton’s woes. However. Hamilton and Frank Mathers, president-general manager. laid some solid ground work in the…
Cougars Plan 7 Exhibitions
LONG ISLAND— The Long Island Cougars have finalized their exhibition schedule. Plans call for training camp to open on Sept. 29, and close on Oct. 13. In between those dates, the Long Island club will play five exhibition games. After breaking training camp, the club has scheduled two more exhibition games, bringing the total number of pre-season contests to seven. The club will train in Sussex, N.B. at the 8th Hussars Sports Arena. The Cougars’ exhibition schedule: Fri. Oct. 4, Syracuse in Sussex. Tue. Oct. 8, Maine in Lewiston. Wed. Oct. 9, Chicago in Moncton. Fri. Oct. 11, Syracuse in Sussex. Sun. Oct. 13, Syracuse in Moncton. Tue. Oct. 15. Maine in Long Island. Wed. Oct. 16, Broome in Binghamton.…
How The Experts Predict Outcome
AGGIE KUKOLOWICZ, Air Canada representative & former pro player: Russia by 5-3. JACK BUTTERFIELD, President of AHL: Russia by 6-2. ALEX DELVECCHIO, General manager Detroit Red Wings: “Our pride should pull us through again. I think Canada will win this series.” JIM CULLEN, secretary & general counsel. St. Louis Blues: “The Russians are a proven quantity. We know what they did the last time. I think they should do even better this time.” JOHN FERGUSON, Team Canada ‘72 asst, coach, former Canadiens’ star: “1 think they’ll saw-off but then I’m patriotic. Russia-Canada 4-4.” WALT MARLOW, public relations director of WHA: “We have the ability to win five games. I think Canada will win 5-3 BUDDY O’CONNOR, two-time NHL, trophy winner & former Rangers’ star: “No way Canada can win this time. The Russians all the way.” GAYE…
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