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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1958-04-23, Page 7nIGEST By DON O'BRIEN (Citizens News Sportswriter) CANADIENS CAPTURE COVETED. CUP For the third straight year the Montreal Canadiens are Stanley Cup Champions. They won the highly prized trophy by defeating Detroit in the semi-finals and Boston in the finals. The Habs decisioned the underdog Bruins in the sixth game of the finals to the tune of 5-3. Two quick first period goals by Boom -Boom Geoffrion and the incomparable Rocket, who had also picturesquely. scored the overtime winner in the fifth game, led the champs to a comparatively easy victory. The Bruins who showed fight, hustle and extreme desire to win throughout the series were still not able to cope with the Montreal smoothies. The powerful Canacliens also look like sure -in favourites to cop the championship next year and possibly for a few more. This gigantic hockey machine has domin- ated the league for the past eight seasons as they won four times and were finalists the other four. In addition it took Detroit seven games in both 1954 and 1955 to defeat the Habs in the finals. Coach "Toe" Blake has established quite a record for himself -3 years of NHL coaching and 3 Stanley Cup Titles. WHAT TO DO WITH CENTENNIAL MONEY We think the seemingly popular idea of using this presently stagnant some to erect floodlights in the proposed park east of the arena one of considerable merit. Not only would the lights be a distinct remembrance of the Centennial but they would prove useful for band concerts, night softball games, lawn bowling, tennis and other activities. The cost of operating the lights could possibly be taken on by the town without any cost whatever to the ratepayer because the lights would not be on at peak hour (the time when the most hydro is used). In this manner organized house leagues could he scheduled with very little cost to anyone. Maybe then the park could do for the children what the Arena has been never able to do. Free entertainment to keep them off the streets. Since the average child does not have the money to pay for his personal recreation we believe this venture would definitely be an aid to overcoming the supposed mounting juvenile problems confronting us. Whether you are in accordance with this project or not, bring your Views and ideas to the special meeting Thursday night at the Town Hall. DODGERS OFTEN DUNGY, BUT NEVER DULL —AND FANS LOVED 'EM IT WAS IN BROOKLYN THAT—they unveiled a plaque in honour of Wilbert Robinson, legendary manager of the Dodgers, and spelled his name wrong. THAT—Zack Taylor opened the ninth inning with a triple and waspicked off the bag when Robinson, coaching at third, held out his hand to congratulate the hitter. THAT—during the 1913 inaugural ceremonies, as a band marched to the flag pole for the time-honoured rite of hoisting the Stars and Stripes, it was learned that no one had thought to bring a flag. THAT—Robinson, deciding to start Oscar Roetlger in right field, started to pencil in the rookies name in the starting lineup for the umpires and sputtered: "R -o -t -t, R -o -t -g--- aw, heck, let Cox stay in right". SPORTS POST SCRIPTS Ties Record Don McKenney of the Bruins tied a Stanley Cup playoff record for most assists in one game when he figured in five Boston goals in the final with New York. Two others share the feat, Toe Blake and Bert Olmstead. Diesel Rolling Along When Diesel Doug Mohns ended the semi-final playoff against Rangers with 11 points, he eclipsed the old Boston Bruins record for most points by a club defenseman in playoff play. Flash Hallett held the old mark of 10 set in 1940 and 41. Near Records Maurice "Rocket" Richard of the Canadiens and Fleming MacKell of the Bruins came within a whisker of equalling the total goals scored and total points for a playoff series respectively. The "Rocket" was one goal short of the 12 goal record currently held by Jean Beliveau and himself while MacKell's 19 points were one short of Detroit's Gord Howe's record 20 points. Brother Acts There are four brother acts operating between the National and American Leagues. They include Dickie (NHL) and Jimmy (AHL) Moore, Jerry (NHL) and Zellie (AHL) Toppazzini, Dick (NHL) and Les (AHL) Duff, and Johnny (NHL) and Larry (AHL) Wilson. The Lone Star Bronco Horvath, who was the AHL's all-star centre last season, was the only member of the 1956-1957 dream team to be promoted to the big time. Horvath was bought from Rochester by the Boston Bruins and became a 30 goal scorer as well as a Stanley Cup star. s .,: �gi:�::;:R; i:3::S;uy;; �:.+.:, :•>:yr:::: x•:::.; :.; • r;;i .",.,� k.::�::;r+: • :::;,;;a � f: • ;va:;;::: r,.�;.�`,., .: V��+::.. ..........+...:q;1 ,;i4;:•:...... ...• x'4:4.......+ .:+•:•:::.... ::•:J: �.:::::�:�ii..:: n.: �'titi•:\:•::..•n+..,. ...e. ASK ABOUT DE-KALB FLOCKS Place Your Orders Now McK1NLEY'S CHICK HATCHERY PHONE 697 r 3 HENSALL R.R. 1, ZURICH Huron -Perth Baseball League These teams announced - their definite intentions of entering. the Huron Ferth League this sea- soii. Mitchell, Dashwood and Zu- rich are sure starters, while Hen- sall,Clanton and Exeter are also probable entries, although they were not represented at the ani - :nue meeting held hi Zurich last Friday night. Ail teams have, un - ill May 2 to enter, at which time another meeting will be held in Zurich to draw up the schedule. Leroy O'Brien, Zurich, was ag- ain elected president of the org- anization, while Robert Sadler, .S•taffa, and James Hayter, Dash- wood, were appointed vice-pres- idents. John Livermore, Clinton, who has acted as secretary-treaJs- urer for a number of years, was again named to fill that post. Directors representing the three teams aslready entered are; Wally Wein, Dashwood; Lincoln! Rof- Tiscdh., Mitchell; and Tom Rawl - Boy Scout News Oni Fa'iday the Zurich Boy Scouts held their first camping tirip of this year. They gathered et the Town Hall, at 5 p.m. and one and a half hours later the boys :had put up their tents and were ready to eat their supper, after which they formed tnto two patrols and went out to gather wood :for the campfire. Later they formed a circle a- round the fire and sang songs., also talking over the previous camping expeditions they had been on. The campfire ended with devotions. At 10.30 it was time for lights out, and all the boys were ready for sleep. Camp was awakened at 7.30, and each patrol made their breakfast over a campfire. After breakfast an obstacle. cour- se was held, and alt the boys en- joyed .their tasks. While the Scouts were eating theirdinner they noticed a small fire had started in the bush, and they quickly went into action in extinguishing the blaze with wait- er from a nearby creek. In the middle of the afternoon we ala returned to Zurich, after having enjoyed a real camping trip. Good Scouting. 0 Gari Gucci e News At the regular meeting on Thursday .night, the girls had as their guest IVIrs. Robert Luxton, Commissioner of Girl Guides. Atter the opening, the girls went to their patrol corners, where they reviewed the Hagar, knot -tieing, and signalling. At nine o'clock the meeting was closed w•iith, campfire, and the slinging of several songs. ,r- -w iings, Zurich. A lengthy discussion took place in regards to an interlocking schedule with three northerai teams, which are entered in the W.O.A.A. The three teams are Ayton, Hermiston and Duxhiaun, and most of the representatives at the meeting felt it would ore- itt tewax s . 1!ay thi ax Wally Wenn, along With ._. president of the league, was alp- painted to !interview organizations in various: towns to see if it would be possible to encourage several other teams to enter the league this year. All in all it looks like another banner year for the Huron Ferth Baseball League, and it won't be too longbefore we hear that familiar sound, "Play Ball". ,TOWING SERVICE COMPLETE GENERAL REPAIRS TO CARS, TRUCKS and TRACTORS ARC and ACETYLENE WELDING USEI) CARS Desjardine Auto Supply Phone 38 Zurich SE ii• VICE PROVEN CONCENTRATES for POULTRY, HOGS and CATTLE I Inquire about Low Grain Costs •In TruckLots te (DELIVERED TOLoad YOUR FARM) M. 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