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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1952-09-04, Page 74,14,„",a, THE %.44vws:1, SPORTS CHM ev Stowe 701400 It's reasonably simple to understand why great players, in baseball and hockey, don't always snake the best coaches, or managers, whatever they happen to be termed. This was a thought that oceured to me after Roger Hornsby was deposed as pilot of St. Louis Browns baseball team. Hornsby, a great player and grim fighter an his day, lost a, lot of managerial jobs, just as other great players bavea lost them. Just as Ty Cobb failed as a manager of other baseball teams, just as Edouard Newsy Lalonde, one of the smartest of all hockey players, failed in the role of hockey manager after many attempts, three of them with major teams. All three of these had something in -common. They had only one idea, to win the games in which their teams played. But they couldn't last, as managers, because all of them were intolerant of players who couldn't measure up to their own standards, The Rajah, ,less fiery and impatient than Cobb, could, and did, handle the assignment better than Ty. Lalonde, a great stylist, one of the very few who scored nine goals in a major professional hockey game, and led scorers in no less than three major leagues at various time—Pacific Coast, National League and National Association-- failed as manager of New York Americans, Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens because he was dedicated to winning hockey games, impatient of failure or defeat, Lalonde couldn't understand a professional hockey player wanting to divert from strict routine of training even at Christmas, When he was piloting Americans, a player insisted on going home for Christmas. Stormy words developed, and Lalonde scornfully punched-the player in the eye. Jack Dempsey never made a great fistic manager, though he tried it— I happen to be placed very close to the Baer corner, the night Max the Clown, entering the ring a-tremble, his face ashen, faced Joe Louis, then at his peak. Dempsey was seconding Baer, believed him to be still a great fighter. It quickly became plain Baer wasn't going to take any more punishment than nec- essary. He was counted out, resting on one knee. Said Dempsey in the amazed tone of one who couldn't understand what he was looking af: "He's quitting—Baer',s quitting." Dempsey walked away from the ringside in a bewildered rage, still muttering angrily: "He quit. Can you imagine that? He quit." The game Mauler, who came back to win after taking a classically-savage beating from Jack Sharkey, just couldn't under- stand a fighter quitting, Hornsby, Cobb, Lalonde, Dempsey, they were all cut in the same pattern, cast in the same mould. They couldn't understand any less than perfection. At least, they expected professional athletes to go all-out, fighting to the bitter end, because that was the only way they understood any one playing the games in which they had shone. Year comma* end seggestlofts for tits eafainn wN Gioilkeased by Elmer Ferguson, elo Calvert Howe, 431 Yong* St., Torods. Calved DISTILLERS LIMITED AMHERSTRURO, ONTARIO Every Hour on the Hour DAY, 5illquEas`44,,105Z CLINTON Ti WS-RECOIM PAGE arEtt, efrrrrn...".1...1.""r".!"•!!"!"...,!!!". tatiOn any RC Alastrat Park' News Editor,': FM Er 4, FRANCIS, nano $82 Local 12 Assistant; P/0 110.04 Turner 1,004$1 17 NQ 93 Stratford, Goderich Cadets Receive Twining Here Mr. and Mrs. Russell Erratt spent a day last week at the Can- adian National Exhibition, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Tipping, Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dowson and family, Miss Barbara McConnell, Strat- ford, spent Sunday and Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee McConnell. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Webster, Joyce, Lois and Karen, Rachel and Lloyd Johnston, spent the weekend of August 23 at Queens- ton and Niagara, visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Luddington. Mr. and Mrs. Lee McConnell motored to Toronto Thursday and back. Friday, attending the Can- adian National Exhibition. They were accompanied by Mr. and Rem Allan fEsler, of Camrose, Alta., who remained in Toronto. WMS and WA Honour Mrs. Reid Varna WA and WMS combin- ed meeting was held on August 27 in the evening in the church basement with 25 ladies present. The meeting opened with Mrs. Fern Coleman presiding, hymn 286 was sung; Scripture readings were taken by Mrs. Gladys Cole- man and Mrs. Lorna Johnston for WMS. Mrs. Gladys Coleman read the WA scripture,a followed by thoughts on the lesson and prayer by Mrs. George Reid. Rachel Johnston read the WA minutes and Mrs. John McAsh seconded them; also the roll call. Gratitude to the RCAF for the part it played in attempting to save the life of an American tourist fatally injured in an auto- mobile accident on the Alaska Highway last June has been ex- pressed by her mother in a letter to the RCAF. Benevolent Fund headquarters in Ottawa. Miss Alice Diana, Leesburg, Flas., died en route to hospital aboard an RCAF aircraft from in-. juries received in a head-on col- lision with a truck near Mile 246. Her companion, Mrs. John Bur- gnone, Miami, Flas., suffered sev- ere injuries in the mishap and died later iii the Royal Alexander Hospital, Edmonton. They were driving from Florida to Alaska on holiday when the :accident occurred, Rushed to Fort Nelson hospital it was found their condition was critical and an emergency trip to Edmonton was necessary. . The officer commanding the RCAF detachment at Fort Nelson was advised and authority was granted to make use of an. RCAF transport that was on a routine In The Air Force NCE STRATFORD CASINO EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Caaja7 YOUR FAVOURITE BEVERAGE KIST ROOT BEER 1111.1111111111111111111 CALL IN AND SE,,E US ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS ton: 4 EAVESTROUGHING ELECTRICAL WIRING AIR-CONDITIONING GRAVITY WARM-AIR • HEATING PLUMBING A FURNACE FOR EVERY JOB WISE and BATEMAN Phone 147—Clinton 1111111111111 1111111111111111111111111111111011111R111111111111111111R111111111111111 THE LAST ONE OF THE SEASON! S EAF OR TH BINGO Seaforth District Community Centre Friday, Sept. 5 Play Starts 9 P.M. • CASH PRIZES INCREASED TO $2/100500 • — — These Are The Prizes — • 15 GAMES AT $20.00 $ 300.00 3 SPECIAL GAMES AT $100.00 300.00 JACKPOT SPECIAL 1,500.00 FIRST JACKPOT PLAYER TO BINGO gets $1,000.00 $500 GOES TO NEXT PLAYER TO BINGO NO RESTRICTIONS — EVERY DOLLAR MUST GO! Admission For 15 Games $1.00 EXTRA CARDS, SPECIALS and JACKPOT CARDS: 25c, or 5 for $1.00 Don't Miss The Last Seaforth Bingo!' 36-b Air Cadets from Goderich and Stratford have recently complet- .ed at Week's training at RCAF Station, Clinton. The cadets re- veived training in drill, airman- ship and in air force history. The sport facilities of the Station were made available for the cadets and they were also shown films of air force training, and air war, A highlight of their training was a two-hour "flip" in a al3a- kota aircraft, • 'The Air Cadets train one nr 'two 'evenings a week during the year and receive additional training at RCAF units during the summer. Those present, all of whom are mon-corrimissioned officers, 'were: 'Donald McBride, Robert Gardner, :Ray Venn; Fred Skelton, and -Arnold Drennen, all of Goderich; 1 and :Gordon Cordick, Robert Free.. man, Harold Lamb and Garry Irwin, Stratford, Officers' Wives Plan Rummage Sale A meeting of the Officers' Wives Auxiliary was held Tues- day evening, September 2, in the Officers' Mess, RCAF Station, Clinton. President, Mrs. Dwayne Forest, was in charge. It was decided -to hold a rum- mage sale in the Council Cham- bers, Clinton Town Hall. After the business meeting, the remainder of the evening was spent enjoyably in playing court whist. -44-9--o--•.+4-940-44,*•-•••••-**-40.••••••-•-• run from Edmonton to White- horse. A nursing sister and a medical assistant aecompanied the injured Women on the mercy flight to Ed- monton, but Miss Evans died en route. Mrs. Burgnone died two weeks later in Edmonton hospital, In a letter to the pilot of the mercy plane Mrs, Evans, mother of the dead woman, expressed her appreciation: want yon to know how deep- ly I felt for any kindness or help given to my daughter at the time of the tragedy. I mailed a cheque yesterday for $25.00 to the RCAF Benevolent Fund." 'The RCAF Benevolent Fund is supported by voluntary contribu- tions by members of the Air force and other interested personnel, and grants, loans or outright sums of money to needy Air Force per- sonnel, veterns, or their families, in addition to assisting them in other ways. Mrs. Evans also said she was grateful "to each and everyone who had made this time less grievous for me and for having been met with only kindness and the greatest consideration." A card of thanks was read from Mrs. Edith Aldington, and Mrs. Pitt thanked the ladies for -the card received. The treasurer's report by Rachel Johnston show- ed $123.13 raised at the two bak- ing sales at Bayfield and $300.29 was on hand. Roll call for next meeting will be asnwered by "Something for Bazaar." Mrs. Ings, Mrs. S, Keys and Mrs. 3, Ostrom will look after flowers for church for Septem- ber. The WMS business meeting was taken by Mrs. George Reld,'See- retary. Mrs. Harvey Hayter read the minutes and roll call. Six calls for shut-ins was reported. The thankoffering was discussed, but left till next meeting. Hymn 280 was sung, followed by prayer by Mrs. Pitt, Mrs, Beatrice Taylor and Ra- chel Johnston then asked Mrs. Fred Reid to come to the front, and Rachel Johnston read a very fitting address, and Mrs. Beatrice Taylor presented Mrs. Reid with a wall mirror from Varna WA and WMS. Mrs. Reid is leaving Varna to go and reside in Clin- ton. Mrs. Reid replied, thank- ing the ladies for their kindness. EXETER WOMAN WINNER OF CAR AT HENSALL BINGO (By our Hensel' correspondent) A 1952 Meteor Custorraine car, plus $1,025 in cash, was given away at the Henna" Legion bingo evenipg. he held in Hensall Arena Friday Some twelve hundred bingo fans attended from all over West- ern Ontario, some coming as far away as Detroit, Mich. Winner of the ear was Mrs, Howard Holtzman, Exeter; $500 went to Miss Hannah Murray, Hensall; $100 won by Mrs. Hare vey Kennedy, Londesboro; $100 shared by Roy Kern, St. Marys, and Mrs. Robert McLean, Hen- sell; $100 shared by Mrs, Alvin Harmer, Mitchell; Tom Meloche, Owen Sound; and Bob Harmer, Mitchell, Kippen Young Lady Unhurt in Accident By our Hensall correspondent) Sixteen-year-old Isabelle Caldwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry - Caldwell, Kippen, escaped unhurt when a panel truck she was driving skidded on loose gravel and rolled over on a county road two and a half miles east of Hensall, Provincial Constable Elmer Zimmerman, Exeter, estimated damage at $700. Where The Better Bands Play Ontario's Beauty Spot 36 to 42-b %MO EXTRA MILEAGE 1$ or *Mr RESERVE THE DATE! Friday, October 10 Super-Colossal. BINGO a,% AND Exeter and Grand Rend Lions' Cottage Draw faley Your Tickets Early!) EXETER ARENA STUDENDOW GIGANTIC! 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