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The Brussels Post, 1952-12-10, Page 3TNECaIVE'C# SPORTS COLUMN 6�y Elacrn 9rfi94(¢44e Third and fast of a series brief out- linlnij the„ growth of the National liockeil League. • When the National Hockey League was born, 35 years ago, it came into being five years after one of the most drastic changes of all time in'playing't'u'es For in4912,'the 1•eaderie,of'professional hockey hi the east decided. to abandp, the 7 -man game, in effect sipeethe .beg)nn'n of organized play, and adopt the 6 -man game, el',; The whole -Dominion rose in Pans,- and stormily detroullCl d this as sacrilege. It was painted in doleftil"colors as the end' Of real rockey, certainly the end of combined team play, •.a gro'$s' commercialization, a cheap salary-savipg trick, though. all those early 'Master -minds were seeking was a method eV speeding ppm the game, For years{ only the National Association, wblch preceded the National League, played the 45 -man . game, The powerful pacific Coast League, adhered to seven men, as did all the arnatures. But slowly, all leagues came to understand that 6 -plan hockey made for greater speed, that combination play suffered not at all: And after that, came the revolution. Sweeping changes in the rules were accomplished with a minimum of crtticistn, certainly nothing like the storm aroused when 6 -man hockey was introduced. Stress on' continuous and sustained speed resulted in clubs increasing from ten or eleven men, sometimes' even less, to at one time 17 players exclusive of goalers. In 1918.19 the three areas, the forward pass in the centre area, and kicking the puck in the centre area were adopted, Ir! 1921, it became permissible for the goalers to pass forward in the defensive areas. On September 24, 1927, legislation was effected whereby forward passes could be made in the attacking zones. On Septem- ber 28, 1929, the legislation removed all restrictions from forward passes, in all areas, The penalty shot, a spectacular addition, cane into existence in the National League in 1934. Later it was made more thrilling by allowing the puck -carrier designated to carry right in on the nets. When the first N.H.L. games were played, the only mark on the ice was a face-off dot at centre. Now there are the blue -lines, which mark the zones. There is a red line across centre -ice. There are the circles at each end, for face-offs in defensive zones, the similar circle in the centre. There are dots five fact out from the blue -lines, to show the spots for face-offs caused by minor offences in the :defensive zones. There are major changes that marked the revolution, or evolution, of the game, There are scores of minor changes, such aa obligatory flooding of the ice surface between periods, white paint beneath the ice, synchronized goal lights, signals to inform fans why penalties are given, all contributing to a complete over- haulingof the game to stress sustained speed and clean play in the world's fastest game. Your comments and suggestions for this column will be welcomed. by Elmer Ferguson, c/o Calvert House, 43i Yonge SI., Toronto. CaLve'rt DISTILLERS LIMITED AMHERSTBURG, ONTARIO SFORT �y �A StxetTe Every real fight fan will re- member either seeing or read- ing about James J. Jeffries, the great heavyweight champ. But how many of you recall the time when he was all set to referee a Lightweight championship bout -and then found that the fight- ers, or rather their managers - refused to accept him? And may- be Big Jeff was lucky, at that for it must have been a far more enjoyable bout to watch from a ringside pew than to take part in, even as an official. Here's the story, or part of it anyway. * a e In one of the greatest light- weight battles ever witnessed on the Pacific Coast, Jimmy Britt went down in defeat to Battl- ing Nelson, the hardy Dane, in the 18th round, on Sept. 9th, 1905 at Colina, Cal., a suburb of San Francisco. It was their second meeting, Britt having been awarded the decision in their first batle by a close margin. Boxing enthusiasts on the (oast were anxious to see the boys 'meet again to settle the question of supremacy and the Dane was more than anxious to glee ttije:`,Cralifornien.. Britt seemed to sidestep an- other meeting, and pugilistic pro- moters after several attempts failed to clinch the match. p i James Coffroth, promoter of some of the big battles on the Coast, finally offered the boys a purse "or $20,000""ttt' bettl'e for, with the privilege of 65 per cent lC of the gross receipts, which they accepted. The battle was fought in an open arena built for the occa- sion. Heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries was selected to referee, but Billy Nolan, Nel- son's manager, strenuously ob- jected to the big fellow. The surroundings, the crowd, the bitterness of the men toward each other, the uncertainty as to whether there would be a fight at all up to within a quarter of an hour before the fight actu- ally began, together with the cle- verness and the endurance dis- played by the boxers, made the fight one of great interest to followers of the fight game. * * * Britt entered the ring at 1.52 P.M., accompanied by his sec- onds. He was garbed in a heavy red sweater, heavy outside cloth- ing and a long ulster. Britt took a seat in the corner of the ring and while waiting his seconds cased his thnds with strong bands. i o * e James J. J 1leries entered the enclosure at 11 o'clock. He was wildly cheered by those who saw his entrance. Manager. Nolan was yet inslstingt that he wouldn't permit Nelson to enter the ring until the referee question was decided and that he would not accept Jelfeeles'1 : 0 p 5 Manager CofYioth'at 1:30 i11 - formed Nolan, as the latter left the grounds, that he would al- low him until 2 o'clock to have Strong Wordii-A Korean trolley car ptA1s to stop in Seed!, khoWing a strongly -worded greeting, to President-elect Dwight Eisenhower. This "Give The Communists Heli, Ike" sign has been outlawed by Soul's mayor on Iwo 'counts: the familiar term "Ike" and the controversial term, "hell." I. • his matt in the ring. If Nelson was net in the ring by that time Colrroth said, he would claim Nelson's forfeit. Nolan repeated that he would not enter the ring with his protege until the referee question had been : decided. 'F 4 p At 2 o'clock, the time limit fixed by.Coffroth, Nolan still re- fused to enter the ring. Every effort was made to get him into the ring then •in the hope that the chance of breaking the dead- lock would be ipapfioved. Britt, though not on speaking terms with' Graney, said he would ac- cept him, a a u Nelsonentered thering at 2:35, All .bets were declared off before the fight began, owing to the change in referee, * 5 5 Referee Graney instructed the. men they must break absolutely when he ordered them to do So, and the fighters agreed. Graney said he would not step in be- tween the men while in action. Then Britt and Nelson shook hands and went to their corners. The gong rang and the battle was on, 5 p We regret that space limita- tions will not allow us to bring you a blow-by-blow description of the entire eighteen gory and exciting rounds; but here are- the last fewe df. them' es -well, let's say borroit'ed from the Police Gazette. Round 12 - -Nelson's hair tossed as Britt sent in left hooks. 'Then Britt jabbed his .left home be- tween mouth and nose. Nelson still kept crowding. "Steady, steady, Jimmy," was the cry from Britt's corner, but Britt had got past the stage :of heeding corner instructions. Nelson lash ed out very seldom at this stage. He seemed bent on forcing Britt around, taking his fire and tiring him out. Britt's friends were ju- bilant as the Dane's head jerked from side to side from Britt's blows. e p 0 Round 13 -Britt fighting him off and Nelson taking blows and crowding. "Don't waste a punch, Jimmy," came from his corner but Jimmy had to busy himself to repel the Dane's advances. Nelson scored on the body in one or two clinches, and they loosen- ed up freely. Britt standing in taking chances. With the gloves of both men flying rapidly. p n Round 14 -Nelson, instead of covering and pressing, began to strike out. He fought Britt to the ropes in a savage exchange of face blows. Then he sent Jimmy staggering with a hard right on the chin. Britt recovered and went at him; they battled vici- ously. Britt's seconds yelled "One more!" but the cry had a hollow sound. It certainly did not look as if the native -son was getting any of the better of the fighting. 5 o e. Round 15 -Britt backed away, and thele steadied the Dane with a cruel left swipe across the stom- ach. Nelson threw up both arms for a guard, and Britt rapped him around the forehead with both hands.- Nelson's eyes began- to dull. Britt was hurting him with the pumping lefts to the body. Everybody in Britt's corner was yelping like a pup that wanted to be loose from his chain. Round 16 --They clinched and tried to fight and hold, and'Gra- uey yelled, "Let go." Both came out of the melee with new blood. dripping. They clinched again and fought and held and Britt muzzled the Dane's right hand. There was no boxing about it now, a scuffing fight, each man, with bleeding nose and parted lips, trying to beat the other fellow. Round 11 --Short loft swings. brought them into an armlock and ts'hen they drifted apart Britt ripped a hard left into stomach. Nelson tried to grin, but his face was too sWollen. fle kept fol- lowing Britt, and Britt lashed out at the face. The blood from Nelson's mouth sprinkled his thighs, but there was no sign of weakening on his part, They wan- dered to the ropes, and such dig ging and smashing never was seen. Nelson got in an extra blow after the bell rang. to i. <lt t 1e 18 -Britt s , N't ppercd e son with rights and lefts to face, Britt sent Wright to jaw. Previ- ously Nelsen'had scored With left - to body. B 'itt-continued to hook right and,;ileft to Nelson's jaw and landed; with :a stiff -leftto the staineab.- Britt has scored on Nelson's fep* when, suddenly the Dane shot'' his left" and right to Britt's jaw like a flash. Britt Went 4ow,Ji' lure, -•a Clog, gasping dor bgath end witli blood com- ing i ori his mouth and nose. Wel sdconds were counted by time -keeper Harting, At the call 6i;' "tent" Britt made a feeble effort to rise, but immediately fell beck `defeated, WINS WORLD CHAMPIONSIHP-Toppying 164 entries from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, Ronald Leonhardt, 19, of Drumheller, Alta,, has been awarded the Canadian National Railway's Trophy, emblem- atic of the world wheat dlampionehip. Ronald received the honor at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, for his sample of Marquis wheat. . J. A. Argo, right, assistant traffic vice-president, Canadian National Railways, Montreal, presents the trophy, a silver tray and one hundred dollars and congrahilates him above. Ronald is the third junior farmer from that area; to win the trophy in successive years. Santa Claus — Here for a Last check on the number of good and bad children hereabouts and.to make last-minute changes in his lists, Santa Claus paid us o visit and was interviewed by our reporter. He was surprised at the high number of well-be- haved kids he found. "Very good," he smiled, "considering last year," Honeymoon Bed Made of 'Ice A : bed which vibrates 600 times' a minute got some publi- city lately. Odd, maybe, but cer- tainly not so peculiar as some of the beds constructed for well- known characters in history. Warwick the King -maker or- dered a bed 12 -feet square and. 71h. feet in height., This stood in the "Saraneen's Head" at Ware for some time and as many as twelve people used to sleep in it at once. It's now known as the Great Bed of Ware and the curious can still see' it in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Nell Gwynn's bed, which has since been melted down, was fashioned entirely of 2,000 ounces of silver, at that time being worth 2s. 1Id. an ounce, It was a most elaborate affair, orna- mented with a bust of the King's head, with statues of slaves, cu- pids and a rope dancer. A bed costing even more, $21,- 000, 21;000, was that presented to Ca- therine of Braganza by the States of Holland. 01 crimson velvet, it was embossed with silver. Metternich's sleep can have been none too peaceful. In 1820, for his Palace of Furstenberg, he had a bedroom designed as a grotto. The two beds were festooned with wooden lizards, toads and bats, and stood in an alcove where the only light was that filtering through the eyes of a calved owl. ' A macabre Sense of ]honour led the Empress Anne of Russia to provide a novel honeymoon bred for two of h. Ser�v'ants—a half'-triad'jester' a an old' w6.•: ma'•. n whose' ob as"tial i t1(i ilia Em$ress's feet, - On the frozen s' 0Ttace of the river Neve she built a house of ice. :After the Wedding, the couple were escokted . to their couch ;of ice and blocked in by courtiers, In the inerninge. these two pathetic - Creatures were 'fotutd almost dead of cold., Cardinal Richelieu even ' used to travel in itis bed. It was to big and heavy that it needed six men to carry it, and some- times the' walls of a town (and often the windows of a house) had to ho broken flown to ad- mit it, Clock Will Tick Only Once A Year A building in Chicago was erected sixty years ago without a foundation stone. This au- tumn one was put into it and it contained an' assortment of articles that will be looked at again in 2052. Lotus seeds, well known for their preservation of germinating power, are there to be sown by scientists in a hundred years' time. A block of lead coated with radio -active lead from. atomic fission production is there -and scientists in the next cen- tury will check how far the,. radio -active lead has penetrated the block. Most remarkable of all is a clock that "ticks" just twice a year. This will measure the 100 years between now and 2052. It will tick once and once only whenever Chicago's temperature goes above 85 degrees and once only whenever it falls below 15 degrees. It can tick only when these extreme changes are registered -which ought to be just once a summer and once a winter Unless, of course, we've learned how to control the weather by 2052! CANADIAN PROGRESS COMMANDS WORLD RESPECT GN C. GANRDN ER B, of M. Head Sees Exports, Productivity, Savings- and Taxation as Key Problems of Canadian Expansion GORDON MALL, GENERAL MANAGER, REPORTS • ASSETS, DEPOSITS AND LOANS AT NEW PEARS Montreal, Dec. 1 ---Today, Canada has the admiration and respect of observers everywhere, as it stands "on the threshold of vast industrial advance," B. C. Gardner, president of the Bank of Montreal, told shareholders at their 135th annual Meeting today. But, he emphasized, the policies of government, business and organized labor "can go far to enrich or to impair. any, country's capital of resources and opportunities," Commenting on mutters he be- • government for pr o t e c 11 0n lleved of fundamental import- against what might be called the ance to this country's future well- ordinary hazards of day-to-day. being, Mr. Gardner warned: "We business , , The fact remains that shall do well to ponder that our the services provided by govern - impressive industrial expansion ment'must he paid for out of has as yet done little to render us the pockets f.'f private citi- less dependent on export trade." zens ...' Canada "can ill afford . ,to General Manager's Address come under the competitive dis- Gordon 1i. Ball, general Inan- advantage that we would suffer ager, Teported an increase of $65, - if our 'domestic level of prices 000,000 in tota, assets over last should in future rise more rap- year-end, for a record figure of idly than corresponding prices u1.. $2,286,000,000. Deposit s, too, the United States, or in other reached an all -+Mme peak, stand - major countrier." ing at $2,148,005,000, compared to Noting that despite great ma- $2,085,000,000 last year-end. Cur- rogress! Canada's annual rent loans aggregated $863,000,- over-allgain iI1 output is rela- 000, the highest figure in the, tively limited, being about one bank's history and $45,000,000 and a half per :rent a year for the over October 91, 1951. average Canadian, the president Reviewing business conditions, pointed out that any improve- Mr. Ball pointed out that the year ments in living standards, secur- had seen "a return to a favor- ity or government services, must able balance of commodity trade." come out of this modest yearly The spectacular performance of increase in productivity. What- Canada's dollar reflected ". , the ever our objectives, he said, favorable situation of the Can- "there is no way of achieving adian econom4 . , and, also, them except through increased through external' investment; an production,'" optimistic appraisal, by outside Savings Mike Expansion observers; of this country's fu- 1?ossible tune , prospects'; But, in case Mt'. Gardner obrervedi, that some :viewed' with alarm the ex- Citnad'a's bapita3 requirements tent of foreigi7 •participation in have for some time tended to run Canadian • indw,ttraft he . empha- ":ahead of ' new, savings provided sized that "Canadians them- ' -voluntarilyby 'the Canadian coin- selves provide$''b`but $84 out of munity.: " . , , The largest single every $10D nis new capital ex - constituent • of voluntary saving pendituges up j i6,,gpuntry" in the is meney ploughed ,back into in- three years, 1949-51. dustr', itself . " he remarked. The general' rn'anager"'conclu- :" Such, retainers funds are, 'tied With an'eltpression -of warm therefore the seed corn of Indus- appreciation, for the work of the r trial gfdlivth,' 'Far` front being staff. ". ,Flom what I have ai5tl sdbiaT, th"y are a social seen myself in the'' course of fre- rveeessity."- ' orient visits to our branches and Andtherr'higlily signffiednt= in- from -what I have heard from fluence^on-Canada'g•'course,,.Mr. others, I' am confident that our Gardner stated, would be` the role staff are building for the bank, assigned to the functions' of gov- through oourtesy and cheerful - eminent. " .. There seems.. to be - Hess, anenormously valuable an increasing tendency terlun to fund of goodwill." BOOK WORM The librarian of Staten Island's roving bookmobile was con- frented recently by an impor- tunate r' youth who demanded "that _book you talked me into borrowing three weeks ago" The gratified librarian asked, "Was it so good you want to read it over again?" "Heck, no," said -the bookworm. '2 wrote my new girl's phone number in it." MATTER OF HABIT A well-known author was hit by a car on h'is way to his favor- ite bar, and ,was knocked un- conscious. 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