DECEMBER 31.1936

BOWLING HOCKEY WRESTLING

Guardian Sport Review

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BASKETBALL

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The most successful season In 13 the way to sum up the 098l- mslketball season. Formation of a. 1958118 with five teams par- filled l] long-felt want 5nd interest in the hoop game in- ‘u-eassd steadily all season and to plimax it all the playoffs -at the ymclusion of the league saw all heal attendance records at basket- ban games broken. Donation of a. beautiful trophy by the firm of Kelly 8c Mclnnls was mother thing that went a. long way to increase interest in the game 50th among players and fans. For the third year in a. row Hi- y Grads proved the best team in the city. And once again it was m; mwy team tbnt they sent down to defeat in the finals. The finals between the Navy and- Grads was probably the most spec- tacular series these two bitter hcop foes have ever sfagcd. In the first gggne of the best-out-of-three ser- ies Navy came from behind to draw first bllod on the Holy Name gym floor. The second game was plgyad at the Y and the Grads with “tel; backs to the wall showed their worth coming from behind an early Nevy lead to cop the verdict. But if the first two games had been thrilling affairs the finalists exceeded themselves ill the decid- mg game played at the Holy Name Club. Before over 300 fans the Grads, playingmt the top of their game retained the! title in one oi’ we fastest, spectacular games ever staked here. Jumping into the lead from the outset the champions held their advantage throughout both halves to win the title and with it the Kelly 8t Mcfnflls Trophy. The ladies division also enjoyed a banner season and had some real good bottles. _ ‘Their game is iln- pmvlng each season and this com- ing year the ladies league should be going better than ever.

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CURLING

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Curling reached heights unpre- cedented last season and for the first time in history Prince Edward Island was represented lit the Dc- mlnion Bonspicl, Toronto, in com- petition with rinks from the other eight provinces. The Montague Rink skipped by M3‘. James Mzlclntyre, carried the Island hopes after beat- ing out Charlottetown and Sum- merside rinks for the provincial tite and the British Consols trophy. In competition with Canada's best the Islanders, although down in the standing. nevertheless, made a fav- orable showing. Other members of the Montague team were: Cecil ll/iglltmun, Robert Beck, At. Youn- ker.

Summerside retained the Gaboury trophy, while Montague successfully defended the MacArthur Challengb trophy in provincial plflymA P1995- llnt feature of the season was the visit of a delegation of Halifax cur- lers who participated in a "bon- lpeil" at the Forum.

Inter-club team competitions at Ihe local rink kept interest in the game at a. high pitch throughout the season and many a "r0l1rlh"' game was witnessed on Saturday afternoons, with special b11105 101‘, the winning rinks.

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Freddie Steele,‘ above, defend:

the world middleweight tltle llllnst Gorilla Jones. below, in Milwaukee on New Year's afternoon. like]! dothronrd Eddie (Babe) mlio In Seattle in July. The r:- ooma Tapper held Jones, who for- merly chimed the ehnmnlonlhlp. W l l0 round draw In 193i and look In eight round decision from the "Gunilla and Akron Negro the fol-

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"shots." sulled as follows:

Cup to the winner of the grand aggregate, Sgt. the D.C.R.A. and Governor-Gener- al's silver medals to Sgt. (3.0. Mc- Lennon; emor-General’: bronze medals to Lieut. Percy Hooper; the Lt-Col- onel D. A. MncKlnnon Cup to Sgt P. Landrigan; the R.C.N.V.R. cup to Sgt. Roy McCabe; the Alfred Pickard Cup w Lieut. A. J. Mc- Cabe: the Prowse Bros. Ltd. Irnedai to Capt. James Boles; the P.R.A. gold medal to Sgt. G. G. McLen- nan; the P.R.A. silver medal w Lieut. P. Hooper; the Hickey a Nicholson caddy of tobacco toWca- ley Dennis.

were made by Secretary. Capt. W. A. Smith, and were highly spoken of. Range Officer

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It would take up too much space to go into the detailed account of bowling activities for the pm m. son, but suffice it to say that m; season probably more fans wok w the trundling game than ever be- fore. On the three city alleys, Char. sltlbtbwn. Y. and Holy Name four and five leagues were 1n operation with bwbably 200 bowlers taking part in each alley. The interest tak. en, is shown clearly in the scores that are being chalked up. They get higher and higher every year and it would be safe to say that the Island possesses some of the finest five pln bowlers in the Mari- fl-lflefi. both ladies and gentlemen.

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BASEBALL

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Very. very little can be said of last year's baseball activities. For sever- al seasons now the galne has been ill the "doldrums" and this past Y9K)‘ W85 by far the worst yet ex- pefléllfiéd with hardy any ball be- lng played at all. That, of course i5 1909113’ but throughout the Island the rural leagues were in operation as usual. In the City the City 1.9a. gue failed to function with the re. suit that cnly one registered team was available w play for the 1n- ternlediate paydowns; and this 54111811, the Dodgers, had to with- draw when unable to raise fluids for "ace-Wily eXPbnses. Noteworthy in the dismal season was the showing of the Peakes Station team who on several occasions beat City teams, including the Dodgers, and their brilliant hurler “Fiddler” MacDon-

the Island when he fanned

Dodgers in a. b-O. 1 hit victory. However the outlook was a little brighter in the Junior division. Holy Redeemer Cubs won the Is- land title from Sunlmerslde after the latter had defeated Alberton but proved no ma ch for Amherst St. Puts in the Maritime finals. Am- herst won both games by comfort-

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Basketball had by far its most successful season with a. City Lea- gue being in operation and proving a great boon to the game. Hl-Y Grads again retained their title downing the Navy team in the fin- als for the second straight year. Crowds at the games all during the league games were far in advance of other seasons but when the play offs started new attendance marks started being set and was cllmuxed in the final game of the year seeing the Holy Name Club gym packed to the doors. The attendance at this game was easily the largest ever to witness a. hoop game in the city. Donation of a beautiful trophy by the firm of Kelly and McInnls went a. long way in creating interest and rivalry and this year with another cup being up for competition and the same league functioning basketv ball is all set to enjoy its biggest and best year.

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RIFLE SHOOTING

High-lighting the 1936 rifle- shooting season was the Inter- Maritime shoot held at the Ken- slngton range and won by the Prince Edward Island team with a record-shattering score of 802 points out of a possible 840'. Nova Scptia was second with 786 points and New Brunswick tailed up with 7B1 points. The success of the Island team in bringing the trophy to this province exceeded the ex- pectations of their most optimistic friends and admirers. At a. ban- quet following tlle shoot. presided over by Col. D. M. Davison, high praise was showered on the local team by visiting riflemerl. Col. D. A. MacKlnnon, chairman of the local council, lauded the splendid triumph of the Island team and the fine sportsmanship displayed dm-lng the shoot. Members of the winning team follow: (Captain) Major W. J. MacDonald; (Coach) Capt. W. A. Smith, Lieut. Allen McCabe, Lieut. Percy Hooper. 58t- G. G. McLennan, QM. Sgt. A. F. Gormley, Sig. P. Landrigan, Capt. Jas. Coles. Pte. a. A. Colefl. Bat- Rny Coles. Range Officer Lt. Col. Andrew. M.M.

The Provincial Rifle Association shoot held early in August was

to the Inter- with many veterans

vying for honors with younger The awards of prizes r6-

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The arrangements for the shoot

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gets. The statistics were kept by Lieut. Stewart Moore and staff.

Caretaker Percy Keenan had the range in fine order for the shoot.

The Island was represented at the Dominion shoot by the largest group of crack-shots to leave the province in years, and in compe- tition with sharpshooters from other "provinces acquitted themsel- ves creditabiy. The Highlanders captured the Barlow trophy, while individual honors to the Island team went to Lieut. Hooper, who placed second in the Life Mem- bers’ match. Included in the Is- land team were three former Bis- lel’ melhSergeant McLennamLieut. Hooper. and Lieut. McCabe. Other members of the group follow:

Sig. J. S. MacDonald, No. 6 Sig- flflls: Capt. James Coles. M.M., P E.I. Highlanders; Sergt. Eric Coies, P.E.I. Highlanders; 51g, w_ p, Den. nls. ‘No. 6 Signals; Sig, R. E, Jen. kins, No. 8 Signals; Sergt. Roy L. Coies, P.E. I. Highlanders; Q.M_s, A-F- Gbrmley. No. 6 Signals; Tr. R. Andrews, P.E.I. L.H.; Mn], A, _W- Allan. M.C.. P.E.I. Highland- "5; Q-lVl-S. J. S. Moore, No. 6Sig- bills: Sig. George A. Leslie, No. s Signals: Tr. D. J. McLeod, P.E I. L.H.; Sig. A. V. Spillett, N0.6Slg- nals.

In the team competition between the Highlanders and Signals the "Klltles" captured both the Guar- dian and MacKlnnon trophies for. merly held by the Signallers. The Guardian was a three man team shoot while the MacKinnon trophy competition was a flve man match.

Climflxlhg the season was a Thanksgiving shoot with every par- ticipant receiving a prize. Many fine scores were carded. During the winter months the miniature range at the Armouries was a fav. orlte retreat for rifle enthusiasts and much interest was taken 1n

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Junior To. _ Tackle

Con the Junior Rangers, already with three victories tucked under their belts add the scalps of the present Maritime Champions, Anl- herst Canucks, to their collection? That is the question that is being asked by local followers these days and one that will be answered at the Forum New Years night when Les Lowtllcr. hockey star cf olden days takes his smart squad of puck- chasers across the straits to do battle with our own equally smart Ranger crew.

Determined to start the New Year right Rangers are all set to play the game of their lives against the Amherstoniarls. Reputations mean nothing to the local squad of juniors. To them it; is just anoth- er hockey game. Once they don their paraphanelia and step out on the ice they fight, and fight hard with all the hockey lore at their command. Like the Americans, "keep punching" seems to be their motto and the Canucks will find_ this is no mere hearsay as, if noth- ing else, they will have a. battle on their hands every minute o; Friday night's encounter.

Besides witnessing what should prove to be a great hockey game local fnns Friday night will wit- ness in action one of the best junior teams ever developed in the Maritimes. Their record of last year will prove that when they were Just barely nosed out by Pom- broke Lumber Kings in the semi- finals of the Dominion plnydowns. Coach Louthcr this scnson has

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with the starry Lowtller, Ripley. Ripley line intact the coach has filled any vacancies with strong material and appears all set for a- nother brilllant season.

Interest throughout the city is at fever heat over the game and no doubt a packed house will be the result Friday night. Don‘t miss it; you are in for a. treat once those juniors swing into action.

Tonight at the Forum at 9 0‘- ciock the fair sex hold forth with a. team of girls from West Kent School taking on a team from Prince Sstreet in the first game of a. five game series. The lassies have been practicing diligently and lots of competition is promised.

Allter the ladies‘ a novel skate will take place and skating patrons will have the privilege of skating the old year out and the New Year in. No doubt many skaters will avail themselves of the opportunity.

Pra ctice_F0r Junior Royals

"The Junior Royals hockey team W111 hold g, prfwlICE session at the Forum Friday morning at 10 o'- clock. All members of the club and any others desirous of trying out are cordially invited to be present.

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THIS AFTERNOON--THURSDAY—2 TO 4 SPECIAL CHILDREN’S SKATE

HOCKEY TONIGHT 9 O'CLOCK

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(lst of 5 games for School Championship)

Skating after game when you can skate THE OLD YEAR OUT and THE NEW YEAR IN. Game and skate only 16c

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FRIDAY NIGHT fll 8.15 “Extra Special” AMHERST BANIIRKS Y8. JR. RANGERS

THE GAME YOU CANNOT MISS Sec the Maritime Champions fry to outplay the powerful Rangers, REAL THRILLER Skating after the game First two rows 50c; next three 35c; children and rush 25c. Box Office Now Open-ii A.M. till Midnight

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Rangers Eke Out I-O Win Over Abbies

outscored but not outplayed- Harry Richardsolrs Junior Abe-

gweits. fast hitting their real strid? last night lost their third straight exhibition game lo the Rangers when "Buffer" Worth} third W!“ mo counter gave the Prowse-Wil- llams crew a l-0 decision.

coming after 50 minutes and 59 seconds of hockey had been play- ed the score lvas a tough break for the Abbies who up tlil this tune had more than held their own with their opponents... In izlci the los- erg appeared to have a sliflllt. Edge up to this time but goals is what they pay off on nncl it was the Rangers that came through in the pinch, Worth climaxing a three ma" attack with Saunders and McKin- non to beat the Abbie goalie from 15 feet out. - _

Throughout the first period the checking on both sides was very close and real scoring QDlIOYI-llllilifi were very. vely bcilffie- 30m team" had a wide-open chalice each but .F'lannigan of the Abbies shot wide on an open not and Ab McKinnon

‘goalie out slid the puck past thb open corner before crashing lIliO the post.

The hockey was far more 0P0" in the second canto but again score- less as DeBiois and Langillc. H"? rival goalies performed brilliantly. Rangers were shorthanded twice and Abbies once during the 56851011 but both defences held on each oc- casion.

Rangers scored the only 20a! and drew the only penalty of the final session. Both teams mlsFBd plenty scoring chances during the 196F105 and Rangers had to work hard for

For English Hockeyistsi

(C. P. by Guardian's Special Wire] LONDON, Dec. 30—-Canaclian hockcy players have found that all is not milk and honey in Erlgland . --nor beer and skittles. either, Al winter's visit m the old country‘ has many good sides but it has bad points, too, and the Canadians are tasting some of life's bitter facts even while they make a tremendous success of the sport on this side of the Atlantic. w

For instance, it's just as easy to be injured in a hockey game here as at. home-and its twice as easy to catch cold in the damp Inndon air. Injuries and illness have kept dozens of the toursts out of play for short periods and tlvo of them have been forced out for the sea- son with serious hurts.

Then there are monetary prob- lems on which 'to ponder. A good many of the athletes are just learning that a promoter takes a risk. Hockey hfls failed in France and the two Paris teams have been transferred to England. Some of the arenas in this country llnve proved too small to bring apprec- iable profits.

Some of the players are irked by constant demands that hockey be declared a professional sport in this country. If the English Na- tional League were made a. pro organization the athletes would, have to start paying income tax. , Right now, they're willing to be ' recognized as amateurs.

Players and fans alike have been asking for better officiating. And the new fan can't soc why body contact should not be penal- ized as in soccer football. Even a sproator of some years‘ standing flnd< it hard to applaud a body- check.

their solitary counter. The score came at the nine minute mark 0i the period. Breaking up an Abbie attack inside his line Saunders streaked through to the Abbie de- fence to lay a. pass on McKin- llon's stick; forced to one side Ab nevertheless. managed to slip the ,rubber to Worth in front and the “Buffer" sent a. whistling drive through a maze of player-i m be“ Ihngillc cleanly.

Abbies pressed desperntcly 7°!‘ the remaining 11 minutes but they failed to bent. DeBlois, mainly through his great net-mindlni; 1111f! on several occasions through their own overanxiousness.

A regrettable feature of the game was the injury sustained by Reg. Flannigan. clever centre of the Ab- bies. In the second period dur- ing a mix-up in front of the Abblic cage Flannigan fell and his hand came in contact with a skate caus- ing a deep gash that required foul‘ stitches to close.

SITMMARY 1st Period

No score. Penalties-none.

Second Period

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Fcnaltics-Jordnn. Kelly (3 min). Whitlock (3 lnilm.

Third Period

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CORRECTION

‘Through an unavoidable error in yesterday's edition it was stated that Alexandra lmd beaten Cross Roads 2-1 in an cxllibilion some M the Forum on Tuesday night. This silould have read Cr s Roads 3. Alexandra 2. The error was ull- intentiolull and we hasten to mflkc the correction.

Other obstacles hnve hindered the game's spread. Event; of world importance have been occurring frequently and the Englishman has stayed outside the hockey rinks wilen news bulletins have lxlcn popping.

English sports critics have been amazed at hockeys rapid march in view of the opposilon it has n-ct. They concede its progress a tribute to the game‘; appual and the ability of the Canadian play- crs as salesmen.

IIOLMANS PRACTICE TONIGHT

Holmans hockey practice this evening at 6.30. The following play- ers are asked to be on hand. "Tan" Barrett. W. Ferguson, M. Burgoynv. L. Simpson, F. Acorn. E. Rice. K. McInnls, J. Lawlor, D. Lawlor. F. Cox. D. Cox, Pete Weir. F. Cud- more. C. Johnson. B. McCallum, W. White, P. Darrach.