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WEEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1955 •
SPORTS
DIGliST
By
DON O'BRIEN
(Citizens News Sportswriter)
Huron -Perth League to be Reorganized This Week
The !Huron -Perth League, for many years the only Intermed-
iate baseball in these parts, will hold its reorganization meeting
this Friday. Of last year's six starters only lour, Dashw000d, Hens-
ali, Mitchell, and Zurich have indicated that they will field a team
this season. The other two, :Clinton and Exeter, have not as yet
voiced their intentions for the ensuing campaign. For the past sev-
eral seasons the local crew', unlike hockey, have been more than able
to hold their own against the rest oaf the leaguers. The Lumber -
kings won the group title two years ago and finished a close
second to a pawerfull Mitchell club last year. Since many of last
years .A11 -Ontario Finalists will still be on hand, the Lumberkings
should again be considered a definite threat for the Huron -Perth
Championship.
Howe Most Skillfull, Claim NHL Coaches
The six NHL coaches—Toe Blake, Montreal; Billy Reay, Tor-
onto; Sid Abel, Detroit; Phil Watson, New York; Milt Schmidt,
Boston; and Rudy Pilous, Chicago, were recently asked to rate the
league's players in twenty seperate skills. Gord Howe, of the Red
Wings, topped the palls in three departments, almost won a fourth
and was mentioned in four other categories.
Here are the twenty skills with their respective winners:
BL U E V'V A IL ER
14th th an d 16th
(Mrs. Clifford Pepper,
Correspondent,
Phone 100 r 15)
Mrs. Carman Echmier and son
Paul, Stratford, were Easter holi-
day visitors at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Courtney Burmiester.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reid and
family, Wallaceburg, spent the
Easter vacation at the home of
their parents, Mrs. Emma Schilbe,
14th concession- and Mr. and Mrs.
George Reid, Varna.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Pepper
and son Allan, were Sunday vis-
itors at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Clifford Pepper and family.
Miss Mary Anne Hymers, Clin-
ton, Mrs. Irlma Jenkins, Wingham,
and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eckmier,
and family, were weekend 'visitors
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Courtney Burmiester.
Miss Ellen Gilbert, R,N., Strat-
ford, is spending a few days at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Court-
ney Burmiester.
Brainiest player, Howe; best passer and play maker, Howe;
best puck handler, Howe; best stickhandler, Larry Regan, Boston;
best skater, Henri Richard, Montreal; fastest and quickest skater,
Henri Richrd; most accurate shot, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Mon-
treal; most deadly on a breakaway, "Rocket" Richard; hardest
shot, "Boom -Boom" Geoffrion, Montreal; most underrated player,
Toni Johnston, Montreal (now injured) ; best defensive defenceman,
Doug Harvey, Montreal; best offensive. defenceman, Bill Gadsby,
New York; most improved player, Forbes Kennedy, Detroit; goal -
tender best in screened shots (best reflexes), Terry Sawchuk, Detroit;
best goalie, man against man, with nobody to help him, Sawchuk;
best fighter, Fernie Flaman, Boston; hardest bodychecker, Leo Boivin,
Boston; top penalty killer, Jerry Toppazzini, Boston; top checking,
or defensive forward, "Red" Sullivan, New York; best hustler and
hardest working player, Sullivan.
Montreal players led in seven departments., Detroit 6, Boston
4, and New York 3. Toronto andChicago, who failed to make the
NHL playoffs, also failed to place a winner in any of the skills.
Hockey A Success
As hockey on the local level has ended this year, the people
of Zurich can be justly proud of the records achieved by all four
local teams.
The Intermediate Flyers won Zurich's first W.O.A.A. Inter-
mediate Hockey Championship by capturing the W.O.A.A. Hombrew
"C" honours.
The Lion's Midgets won the W.O.A.A. Midget "D" champ-
ionship before they were ousted in the O.M.H.A. quarter -final by
Lucan, who, by the way were defeated by Keene in the finals.
The Lions Bantams were group finalists and the Chamber
of Commerce Pee-wees were semi-finalists in the Goderich tourna-
ment.
Hats off to all those who had a part in making the 1957-58
hockey season a success.
SPORTS POST SCRIPTS
Mr. and Mrs. Farling Beckman
and Miss Merle Walper, London,
were Sunday visitors with Mr.
and Mrs. Leonard Merner and
family.
0- -
Hensall ' ' Ingo
Lucky Winners
(By our Hensel! Correspondent)
Winners of the Legion bingo on
Saturday night were: Tom Kyle,
Mrs. William Reichert, Mrs.
Fleischauer, Mrs. Clarence Reid,
Mrs. John Watson, Toronto; Mrs.
A. Reichert, Mrs. Cliff Watson,
Centralia; Mrs. Carlile Wilkinson,
Fred Kennings and Mrs. Forrest-
er. The jackpot next Saturday
night will be worth $60 in 54 calls.
These bingos which are held every
Saturday night in the Legion Hall,
are sponsored by the Hensel). Le-
gion.
"Rocket" - - Mark Man
Maurice Richard of C'anadiens holds a flock of Stanley Cup
records. Among them; he has the most points, 120; most goals, 77;
most goals in one game -5; most goals in a series, 12, which he
shares with teammate Jean Beliveau. Since the "Rocket" has
already scored 9 goals during the current playoffs he stands a
possible chance of breaking the 12 goals series record.
Canadiens Take Series Lead Again
After edging the Bruins 2-1 in the first game of the Stanley
Cup finals, the Hats were defeated by these same Bruins 5-2 in the
second contest. However, despite the newly acquired enthusiasm
of Boston players and fans the Canadiens returned to form by
trouncing the Boston club 3-0, on the strength of three Richard
goals; two by Maurice and one by Henri. Now that Montreal
seems to have returned to its former status they are still favoured
to take it all.
Warm Weather Instigates Baseball Fever
Balls, bats, and gloves have certainly been in evidence during
the recent sunny weather as local baseball enthusiasts have begun
to limber up their pitching arms and improve their batting eyes.
Let's hope that these promising youngsters get their chance in or-
ganized baseball this year. There is no reason why minor baseball
couldn't be operated an the same basis as minor hockey was operated
this past winter.
Calling All Horseshoe Enthusiasts
Many local citizens have expressed interest in the formation of
a Zurich Horseshoe Pitching IC.lub. Remember the old courts next
to the Town Hall. All interested parties are to get in touch
with Tom Meyer, Zurich.
Local Fishermen (?) Prepare for Smelt Season
Now that the ice on the lake has disappeared, district sports-
men are getting smelt fever. We warn you not to try fishing unless
you have equipment equivalent to that worn by the man on the
other end of the net, unless you think that getting wet is
the main object of smelting.
Don't forget the $1 license fee required for the owner of a
net over 4 feet. HAPPY FISHING.
GIBBS BODY
SHOP
ZURICH
BODY WORK and
RE -FINISHING
Located at Rear of Pearson
Motors
55
41/4
Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood, was the setting for the•
wedding of the former Marion Eleanor Becker and Milton Ed-
ward Webb on April 12. The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. V. L. Becker, and the groom is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Milton Webb, all of Dashwood, where the couple will live.
(Photo by Jack Doerr)
New Dance Hall
Opening in May
A smart new dance pavillion
is being prepared for opening at
the former St. Joseph's Airport.
The former barracks building has.
been completely renovated, and
will have a 2,500 square foot floor
space for dancing.
The entire. building is being re-
painted; the floor is ibeing re --
finished, and everything is ex-
pected to be in readiness for
the grand opening on Friday, May
2.
When completed, the location
will be one of the most popular
dance spots in Western Ontario.
A feature of the opening night
will be free admission to all the
ladies. Watch next week's paper
far full particulars on the big
opening of thhe Bluewater Dance -
land.
TWO EXTRA SPECIALS
1953 CHEVROLET COACH
Only 12,000 miles, in unbelievable
condition, owned by one of
two brothers.
1950 PONTIAC CHIEFTAN
COACH
Whitewalls, Wheel Discs, only 21,000
miles, owned by the other of the
two brothers.
EST Y• ]AUS IN USED T SPORT AT'lO' TODAY
'57 BUICK CENTURY, HARDTOP
22
Automatic, radio, etc., with new car warranty.
Save $1100 on new price.
'53 BUICK CUSTOM SEDAN
Dynaflow, Radio, Whitewalls, Wheel
Discs, G.M. Warranty. Only $1395.
'57 BUICK SPECIAL SEDAN
Automatic Drice, WhitewaIfs, Century
Trim. New car warranty.
Save $1,000.
'55 BUICK SPECIAL SEDAN
Dynaflow, Radio, Special Trim,
Only 25,000 Miles. $795 Down.
'55 BUICK CENTURY SEDAN
Dynaflow, Whitewalls, Special Trim. Worth
$4,375 new. Jack say's "1'11 take
$2195 right now."
'51 BUICK Roadmaster 'Sedan
Finest in transportation ,loaded with acces-
sories, including automatic drive. $500
off new price, with warranty on
new motor.
'51 BUICK SPECIAL SEDAN
Dynaflow Drive, Custom Radio, Whitewalls,
a Woman's Car. Complete with G.M.
Warranty. Ridiculously priced
at only $1095.
Good Used Trucks Are As Scarce
As Good Liberals
1957 GMC PICKUP, 21,000 miles, we sold it new.
1952 GMC 1/2 TON, we sold it new.
1952 GMC 1/2 TON PICKUP. Red in color.
1950 MERCURY, 11/2 Ton Stake, nearly new tires, 8r, priced right.
1950 DODGE 1 TON PICKUP.
1. .._. w,,..., .. only ;$795. ;
199 CI-IEV� OLET /2 TON, with good motor,�
PepicMitnr1ce1
PONTIAC, BUICK and VAUXHALL CARS, G.M.C. TRUCKS
ZURICH—Phone 78 EXETER—Phonc,!608
in Zurich see Jack Pearson, Proprietor or Pete Masse, Salesman