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August 1, 1963
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Minneapolis Sportman, L. Z. Wright, Dies
MINNEAPOLIS— The city of Minneapolis recently lost one of its most prominent sports figures with the death of Lyle Zealand Wright. He was 64 years old. Mr. Wright, president of the Arena Inc., had played an extremely active role in the hockey life of this city for 44 years and was also generally recognized as the “godfather” of the Ice Follies, the world-famous professional ice show. Mr. Wright, a native of Winnipeg, Man., came to Minneapolis in 1919 after serving with a Canadian artillery unit during the First World War. For the next four years, he played hockey here. Then in 1924, he became president of the Arena organization and retained a partnership in it until his death. The Arena has been home for the Minneapolis Millers hockey team and also served as the…
Mouth Protector Helmet Available
WESTON, Ont.— Two additional hockey equipment items will be placed on the market for the coming season, it has been announced here by the Canada Cycle and Motor Company Limited. One will be the Pro-Gard hockey helmet, the other the Pro-Gard mouth protector. The “hard-hat” helmet is injection-moulded from high density polyethylene in two pieces to provide full protection from the forehead to the base of the skull. The overall design was developed by CCM in conjunction with a leading industrial designer and in consultation with a prominent neuro-surgeon. Featured in the patented design are two large curved ribs running from the front of the rear of the main shell. These ribs are high enough to prevent direct contact between the back of the helmet and the ioe. On impact, these ribs allow the shell to…
Left Wing Remains Sore Snot With Habs
Montreal Canadiens, not long ago the scourge of the National Hockey League because of their depth at all positions, will face an unfamiliar problem when they begin training camp here next month. There are many question marks about the Habs this year but one of the biggest problems facing coach Toe Blake undoubtedly will be finding adequate left wingers if the club is to regain its once lofty position in the league standings. Left wing was a sore spot with Canadians last year and club officials are well aware they will have to solve this problem or the Habs could be in real trouble for the coming season. ’ At the moment, the only player who appears certain to be patrolling the left wing position for Canadiens this year is Gilles Tremblay. This…
Michigan Tech Produces Two More College Hockey All-Americans
HOUGHTON, Mich.— Michigan Tech and hockey coach John Maclnnes have gained a reputation for producing winning hockey teams along with hockey All-Americans. In the past five years, Michigan Tech has had nine All Americans as selected by the Hockey Coaches’ Association to the Western Team. Latest two to gain such honors were junior goal tender Gary Bauman, Calgary, college hockey’s Mr. Goalie; and sophomore George Hill, Flin Flon. In 1959 John Kosiancic, Trail, B.C. and now with the Calgary Stampeders, gained the honors. In 1960 it was George Cuculick, and Paul Coppo, Hancock, presently with the Green Bay Bobcats. The Huskies missed in 1961 but placed four men in 1962 including Elov Seger, Fort Francis; Henry Akervall, Port Arthur; Jerry Sullivan, Noranda and with the Green Bay Bobcats; and Louis Angotti, Toronto with Rochester. As…
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