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February 4, 1948
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Bauer Is Granted ReinstatementWill Play With Kitchener Squad
KITCHENER, ONT.— The Kitchener-Waterloo Flying Dutchmen of the Senior Ontario Amateur Hockey Association are convinced more than ever right now that they have the strongest club in the seventeam circuit. It stems from the announcement that the former Boston Bruins star, Bobby Bauer, was granted his reinstatement to amateur ranks last week. With the three-time winner of the Lady Byng Trophy set for action with the Dutchmen, Manager Ed Schmalz stated, “We’re red hot right now and we’ll be tough for any team.” Bauer, who was voted the most gentlemanly player in the National Hockey League in 1939-40, 1940-41 and 1946-47, will play on a line with another former N.H.L. player, Dutch Hiller, who during his N.H.L. carrer played for Rangers, Detroit, Boston and Canadiens. The acquisition of Bauer, a smooth and clever right…
Rocket Richard’s Slump Cue For Other Hopefuls
It’s a wide-open race for the right wing position on the N.H.L. All-Star team this season, now that Maurice Richard of the faltering Montreal Canadiens has slipped from his former high satus where he virtually monopolized both the scoring race and the All-Star votes at his position. As THE HOCKEY NEWS voting for the league All-Stars enters its third week—the halfway mark—fans have the chance to cast ballots for their choice of a flashy crop of youngsters and some oldsters, who are aiming to dethrone the mighty Rocket and take over the right wing post he has held the past three seasons. One Competitor Less The competition was further narrowed down with the retirement before this season began of sturdy Bobby Bauer, the starboard member of Boston Bruins’ famed Kraut Line. Bauer hung…
Duke Rookie Is Brought Up As Apps Sub
TORONTO— A costly and painful leg injury to the Maple Leafs’ great star centre and team captain, Syl Apps, paved the way for the National Hockey League debut of young Johnny McCormack. McCormack was brought up by the Leafs from the Toronto Marlboros of the Ontario Hockey Association Senior League. Faced with two Important ga-thes with the Detroit Red Wings last weekend, Coach Happy Day Went into action to find a replacement for the injured Apps. After a talk with Conn Smythe in Florida, Day sought permission from amateur authorities to use McCor-inack for a three-game trial. McCormack was dressed in Maple Leaf garb on Saturday. Always a prolific point-getter, the Marlboros star proved that he is able to get points in any calibre of hockey. Working in Apps spot at centre between…
Topic-Byng Trophy
BOSTON, MASS.— When National Hockey League selectors gave Bill Quackenbush nine out of a possible 54 points towards the Lady Byng Trophy last season, they were taking a step in the right direction. Not that we’re complaining about their first choice. Bobby Bauer, who polled 37 points to cop the title for the third time, deserved the award on the basis of his allround play last year. He truly may be adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability. But defencemen should be given more consideration in balloting for the Byng Trophy. Just as the National Hockey League broke away from its old tendency of awarding the trophy to a player with the fewest number of penalties, so it should…
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