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Abbies Score 8-1 Win

Over Air Force Team In Rugged Game At Forum

in an Island Physical Fitness llurkvy Ltxiguc encounter at the Forum last night which tiroduced a racbotl first period, muss may- lirm in tho second and a lopsided battle in the third, tho Charlotte- tnivn Abvgu-cits scored an 8-1 vic- tory over the Sumnicrside R. C. .\. F, squad to take sole pos- lesslon of the league leadership.

Playing against a team who's crcatcst drznvhack was an evident i-ci: nl’ condition and tiraciice, the \hii.t~.< ran up a fi-(i lead nvcr iht- l~‘l ~rs in the first period in ti vi-ry ragged demonstration 0f lirwitcy, despite the fact that two if tho coals were scored on nice passing attacks and the other on a long driving shot by Art Perry from tin- hiuclinc which was the opening goal of the game. Ken- nedy scorod thc sct-ond on u smart play with Glover while Mc- lrinis tniiicd the third on a pass- ing attack with Ralph Sheppard.

Jumping tn tho attack right ftom the scr-ond-tlt-rioti faccoff, the R.t'..\.l-‘_ tallied thcir only coun-

ter of the game at tho 12 second mark when liope scored on a nice passing attack with Hoffman from the blue line. The Airmen con- tinued to play on fairly even terms with the Abbics up to the four minute mark, until defence- man Josey proceeded to try and heat. an R.C.A.F. player's head through the ice right down to the pipes, which blew the lid off the game for the rest of the pcriod rind kept the penalty box full, and saw one team or the other shorthanded all through the per- iod,

Drawing a five minute per! t)’ for the assault, Josey took Hulme to the box witty-him for two min- utes for being involved in the scrap, and from then on sticks were carried like war clubs, and playing hockey only seemed to be a secondary consideration by the DlEIYEPS, Five others also made their way to the penalty box after the initial outburst, with Mac- Dougail of Abbies also taking a five-minute major rap for fight- ing. Despite the main attraction, however, the Abbies found time to score three goals in less than

three minutes while playing one man short, Joey LeClair picked up two in a row on assists from MacGrcgor, while Henncssey snar- ed the other on a pass from de- fr-nceman Bob Dalziel.

During the rest period. both coaches must. have given the "cease fire" order to their teams, as the boys repeated their "no penalty" score of the first per- iod, to endeavour to play hockey instead, and although the Abbies swarmed all around the opposing net for most of the, period, goalie Crawford, backed up by dofcnsivo tactics nf the whole R. C. A. F. 10am, did a really stand-out job of netmiritiing, and kept the Ah- hios at hay until the 14:04 mark when LeClair picked up his third of the night, hy banning in his own rebound shot. Roach Mac- Grcgor banged in a long shut from just inside the blitciine on tin intercepted pass at 16:08 to i-nd the scoring for the night.

Moncion Shuis 0ui Amherst Ramblersi-O

. NS" DC- II — Moncton Hawks trumped on Am. hcrst Riambiers 6-0 tonight in a Maritime Senior Hockey League game before a small house.

The win drew Moncion within 17 points of second-place Saint John Beavers, who fell 3-1 to St. Mary's at Halifax.

It was the second shutout this season for Les Colvin. He blanked giaint John 2-0 on home ice Nov.

First; Period 1—Moncton, McKenzie, (Fitzpatrick, Milan!) .... .. 8.42 2—Mnncton, Fleet, (McKenzie) . . 9.00 Penaitics~Stewart, Robinson. Second Period ' 3—~Moncton, Luriee, (Ryan) . .. 16.00 Penaliics~McKenzlm LeBlanc. Gaudet, Third Period ‘i-liionctnn, 1\icKenzl¢-, (Fitzpatrick, Fleet) .. . 2.10 5—~Moncton, Barkwe (Milani) .. 15.30 6—Moncton, Porter, (Barkweil, Robinson) 16.20

Penalty: Knox,_

S’side Curling

The following is the result of the second round of the High School preliminaries held at the Curling Rink, Summerside, on Saturday: Robert Ellis 9. Alex Campbell 8: Clive MacDonald 8, Der-win Huestis 5; Thane Baglole 4. Wyiman Miller 5. The third round will be played on Friday, December iSth-S.

Stanley, Mclnnis, Hennessey, Le- Clulr, Hughes, MacGregor, Glover, Kennedy, K, Dalzicl.

R. C, A, Fw-Goal, Crawford; de- fence, Johnson, Greig, Pierce, MacNelil; forwards, Beckett, Rob-

crge, Walters, MacLeod. Hulme, Spiers, Hoffman, Hoffstrand, Hope.

Referees: Jimmy Hogan and George Newcombe,

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First Period 1—-Abbies, Perry .. ...... .. _ 8.48

2—Abbics, Kennedy,

(Glover) . .. . . 10.20 IJ-Abbles, Mclnnls,

(Sheppard) .. 15.15 Penalties—Nonc-.

Second Period

4——R.C.I\.F., Hope,

(Hoffman) . .12 5—Abbics_ LcClalr,

tMacGrcgor) ................ .. 15.31 6—Abbics, LeClair,

(MacGregor) . 15.53 7-Ahbics. Hennessey,

(B, Dalziel) 17.27

Penalties: Joseyimnior), Hulme, Hughes, Hennessey, Greig, Mac-

Tho, following are the lineups Dougnll (major), Cox. anti summaryr- Third Period Abbies: Goal, Hooper: defence. R—Ahhies, LeCiair Prrrv, liizit-Dottgall, Bob Duizicl. “IL-Abbies, MacGregor,

Josey: forwards, R. Shcppard. Penalties-None.

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Charlottetown

Wednesday when they retained the coveted Gaboury Trophy. It was a close struggle with the two Capital city rinks having a three point. advantage over the host. club members. Charlottetown scared 52 points, Summcrside 4i) while Al- bcrton and ulontaguc trailed iilth 38 and 37 points respectively. - . .

M! e m b e r s of Charlottetowlfs winning rinks were: Dr. H. McIn- tyre, skip, Geo. Hawkins, mate. GHG. Hughes, 2nd stone, ltankinc McLaine, lead and Frank Acorn. skip, Dr. W. MacDonaltl, tnatc. Sinclair MacKay, 2nd stone, Elmer MacDonald, lead.

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The six-team lslzinti Physical Fitness Basketball League wound up its first section oi the 1949-50, schedule at the Princc 0f W; ‘s College auditorium on Wednesday night when a doubleheader fixture saw Rays Millionaires srnrc a close 42-40 victory over Army to ‘break up a first. place three-corn- ored tie and take over sole pns- session of the league leadership. while Prince of Wales cashed ll‘l on their first win in three starts at the expense of Summersid» Schurmans by a score of 52-12 to move up into a three-tray tie for third place in the standing with Schurnuirfs and R.C.A.F. Saint Dunstan: azd Army are deadlocked in second position. - - - -

All four teams came up with some keen and closely contested basketball, that has been a decid- ed feature of the league since it, got underway hero two weeks ago, with the second clash of the night between Rays and Army coming up with a fast nip-antl- tuck battle. Ray's held a 22-16 ad- vantage lit the end of the fire-L half, but Army drove back strong in the final half to outslioot the Millionaires 24-20. They held a one point margin in the last minute of play when Ray's chalked up a IlEld goal and foul shot. to take a slim two-point; victory. I I I O

Although the pro-Christmas schedule was stipposed to wind up at Summerside tonight. with a double hill between P.W.C. and R.C.A.F., Army and Schurmarfs, the clashes have been postponed and will be carried over into the second section of the schedule which will get underway after the

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Boxing was also a prominent sporting feature here on Wednes- day night. when promoter Gus Longaphie staged a smart nine- event card at the Armouries un- der the auspices of the Sergeants Mess, which drew a large turnout of fans and came up with some crowd-pleasing battles.

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One of the top features oi’ the night was the main six-round go between Louis Lafferty and Soggy Reid, two well-known local mid- dlcweights. 1t was a rousing scrap that. went nearly the full distance with Lafferty proving a little ton classy for his opponent. to score a T.K.O. at 1:59 of the final round and hand Reid, a, really rugged punchen his first set-buck in a local ring for a good many months.

Stepping into the ring at 162 pounds against Laffertys 156. Reid started out with his usual style of crowding his mun with a vic- ious two-flsted attack and very nearly succeeded in putting his opponent in serious trouble. but fighting baok strongly, Lafferty weathered‘ the storm to settle down into an effective style of long-range boxing that put Reid at I definite dlSfldi/IIIQ. Iii-h hi: lhorter reach.

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flicking out rights and lofts continually that were landing hard, Lafferty was definitely the master of the situation from the second round on, and by the final round hatffield out. on his feet. and at. his mercy, after ho had dropped him to the canvas twice in the fifth. A bad left, eye which developed in the second round, and got steadily worse as the fight progressed. and was almost en- tirely closed by the sixth round, had mid in an almost helpless condition and was the cause of referee Bud Ltund stepping in and stopping the fight. Ever game though, Reid matte a terrific rally in the fourth in an effort. to get. the upper-hand and bring the fight at. close quarters where he is bust, but Lufferty was just a little too clever and utilized iris longer reach to good advantage.

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Young Johnny Russell, a really up and coming local middleweight who has been improving with every fight, really come up with a smart demonstration of body punching, u thing that is not seen often among local ‘fighters, to score a three-round judges decision against Jimmy McGulgan, another

local boxer who l: showing plenty of promise. It. was the semi-final attraction and both boys put on

THE ‘GUARDIA/Pljw‘ CBARLUFFETOWN

Buddy Ramsay, Tiger Steele T0 Meet At S’side

Top notch bouts are promised fight. fans by Mr. George Stewart, who is promoting a boxing card in the old curling rink, Summerside. on Saturday night, The main ev- cnt, an eight round affair, ivill be between Buddy Ramsay, 133 pounds of Albcrton and Tiger Steele, 135 pounds o! Charlottetown.

Ramsay ls junior weltervtclght. champion of New Brunswick and has recently returned to Alberton after being in that Hovince for thc past. two years. Three weeks ago, in Aiberton, he fought Buddy Lund of Charlottetown, Island lightweight champion to a draw. Steele is a former Island feather- weight champion and an up-anzi- coming young fighter.

For the semi-final bout Stewart. has matched Louis Kid Luiferty, 158 pounds of Charlottetown and Emmett Gallant, 160 pounds, also of Charlottetown. Those boys also fought. on the Alberton card and Lafferty vrcn on u close decision

so thljight is rumoured to be of the grudge variety. Both are ag-

gressive fighters.

This card will also bring toge- ther again Big Boy Peterson, 1s- and Kid Murray in ‘n three-round ex- understood _ that Murray has been doing some serious training lately, planning ti comeback in the spring and al- though he has been beaten by Peterson previously he is always

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Begins T0 Shape Up

By Ralph Rodcn

NEW YORK. Dec. l5 — (AP)- Managcr Leo Durocher‘; “kind of a ball club" is starting io shape up at tho Polo Grounds.

Durocher, peppery manager of New York Giants has virtually scrapped the home-run hitting but slcnv-runnin-g team he inherited from Mel Ott. iu July of 1948.

Convinced that sheer power would not bring a pennant to the Polo Grounds Durocher is im- porting the type of players that. brought title honom at Brooklyn in 1947.

After beginning house cleaning during the last season by disposal ot two vaunted sluggers, Johnny Mic and Walker Cor-per, Leo nude another big move toward his ultimate goal yesterday.

l-le sent. outfielder Willard Mar- shall. shortstop Buddy Kerr, out- fielder-third baseman Sid Gordon and rookie pitcher Sam (Red) Webb to Boston Braves for the keystone combination of Eddie Sianky and Alvin Dark.

Marshall, Kerr and Wobb were in Durocherls dog house but Gor- don. although slow afoot, was counted to romain. However, the Braves insisted that Gordon be lncludcdin thc deal if the Giants wanted Dark, voted the rookie of the year in an Associated Press poll in 194B.

The Giants greatest need for years has been a good second base combination such as the Dick Bar- tcll-Burgess Whitehead duo that. brought pennants to the Polo Ground in 1936-37.

Kerr, rated one of the btst shoristops in the business. never had a really good partner. Further- more he got into a jam with the management; when he hcld out for more pay in 1948. Hc reported late for spring training and later was suspended when he claimed a training camp injury was ton seri- ous to warrant his playing.

Kerr commented today that he regrets leaving the Giants but is happy to get away from Durocher. Ho also said he is eager to play for Boston manager Billy South-

coming up with his best showing to date. I I While on the subject of boxing, promoters Lund and Poulton an- nounced yestercluy that, they are planning another big bill at the Whelan Memorial Hall again next, Tuesday, which will be their con- cluding boxing feature for the year 1949. The boys will feature three six-round events as the leading at- tractions as well as three, four- round preliminary clashes to round off a full-bout card.

the ablcst pilots in baseball.

Contrary to general belief, Kerr nevcr had serious woxds with Dnrochcr -— except once.

Marshall. strong-armed right fielder. also fell into disfavor with Durocher. Marshall. Mize and Cooper were the ring-leaders in the Giants’ murderous in 1047 that resulted in a major 221.

The return of Stanky the "Brat" with Durochcr. Stanky. aggressive, cool veteran of

i947 flag. The inibicider was the Braves in March of i948 in a

to Brooklyn and Ray Sanders.

received an additional $60,000.

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TRURO. N. 5.. Dec. 1b -—-(CP ~Fotirth-piace ‘Ihiro

this season for the league leaders It was the third win in 11 trie

Antlgonlsh Bulldogs. First. Period

1--Truro, Jackson ................. .. Z-Truro, Mingo,

Penalties: Huincs,“ liiciiay-ticn, Second Period 4~-Sicllurion, hiucDougall,

9——Truro, Sheppard, (Guudct, Potts) ..

10—'1‘ruro, Jackson, (Mlngo) . .

Penalties: Mat-Dougtill,

McFayden, Nosewort hy, Higgins.

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Bcarcat. stunrltd Sitcllarton Royals 7-3 to-

night in an Antlgnnlsh-Plctoti- Colchester Senior Hockey League game.

It was tlhe first loss in 14 starts

for Trurn and advanced them to within sewn points oi third-place

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NORTH SYDNEY. NS-. Dec. 15 -Z(CP) —Norih Sydney Victories moved into n. seconddfllce m‘ with Glace Bay Miners tonigiht bl’ dumping the Coalmen 4-2 be?" 1.944 Cape Breton Senior 110C023’ League fans. K p

The win leaves Vics and Mme“ both eight points behind the top- dry; Sydney Millionaires. who take on Glace Bay tcrrwrrow night. _

Two new bit-rm made "he" debut with Vics. Bill Jon-es in goal and Orville Kelly. tonneflv Willi Cleveland Knights of the United States Amateur HockeY Assmln‘ ion. Kelly made an lmprellive showing and was the beat man on t-he ice. Jones was called on make 1g stops while lilddio D- Aoust handled 25 shots.

First: Period

1——Gluce Bay, E. Brown. (Wade, Runions) . .

Penalties-None.

Second Period 2-—North Sydney, Verrier .. 3.45 3-1401-11; Sydney, llall,

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1 (Menzies) .. 14.01 Penalties-None. Third Period 4-—North Sydney, Menzies. (mun 3.1 5--Glace Bay- C- Brown. (Dcnison, Bolan) 7.51 6—North Sydney, Gibson, (Stark, Griilipcriu) 12.58

Penalties-None.

iioop Games Al S’side Postponed

Officials of the Island Physical Fitness Basketball League Bf‘- nounced yesterday that the doubae hoop bill scheduled for Summer- side tonight has been bestowed due to untorseen circumstances.

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mans in the second. and were to ba the concluding matches of the schedule until after the Christmas holidays. It is understood that the postponed games will be picked up

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Canadliens. Score 4-1 Victory Over Maple Leafs; Record Crowd Sees Game

MONTREAL. Dec. 16 -- (OP)- Montreal Canadians defeated Tor- onto Maple Leafs 4-1 handily to- night and took over sole occupancy of second place in the National Hockey league.

A record crowd of 15,076 saw Canadians blank the Leafs for 59 minutes when Fleming »Mackeli broke loose after n long pus from Ray Tlmgren and drove g, hard shot; past goalie Bill Durnan from left wing.

Elmer Lach counted twice for the Montrealers before retiring in the second period with u cut left toot. ‘

Maurice Richard counted his 22nd goal of the season and the other went. to Bobby Flllion, his first of the season.

Canadiens held a safo margin all the way, out-shooting the [cafe 30 to 19.

Previous t0 tonight's 15,026 rec- ord, the biggest N.H.L. crowd was 14,511 a month ago also when Tor- onto played at. the Forum which has an enlarged seating capacity, just completed.

Firlt Period

L-Monircul, Lach,

(Richard, Bouchnrd)

Penalties: Rcuy, Mnrtson.

Second Period 2-~Montreul, Richard, (Lnch) . . .. 3—l\'l0ntrcal, Flillon, (Mosdcll, Renrdon) 4—liiontreal, Loch, (Harvey) .. . . .. 15.23

Penalties: Ezlnickl, Bouchard,

Richard, Thomson. Third Period 5—-Toronin, MacKell, (Timgren)

Penalties-None.

Standings in lioop League

The following are the team si-amiutgs in the island Physical Fitness Basketball League at the end of the pre-Cltristmas schedule including last. Wednesday night's games: Team Ray's S. D. U. Army Schumann's R. C. A. 1". P. W. C.

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Vancouver's Jimmy McLax-nln and Billy Townsend soured knockouts at Boston 17 yearn ago tonight. Mc- Larning. who later became world's welterweight champion, put Sammy Puller down for keeps in the eighth round after flooring him four times nubile Townsend, semi-finalist; on the card, sprawled Andy Saviola to the

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Wilma? Back To first Place in League

HALIFAX, D _ 1 _ Halifax st. krgoctréawglf John Beavers out of first p18“: the Maritime Senior HOQkgy L“, gue tonight with n. 34 View“ us. 222".“ m he»

The victory adv»; d one point ahead orfxsnifi. who have failed to beat the m“, ggizlhflgneunlsix tries on Halifax t"

o HB-IUAX defence tum” m export 1cm tonight. m 7 most of the saint; John rushes m4 t-iia corners and covering up u“ in front, of the net. Jack Donlevy

tumed aside 23 shots 1n a, M9413 cage while moyg pm‘; stopped 17 at his and. first Period 1—Halifax, Armstrong, .‘ (Gnudct, Grabowskl) g“ Penalties: Croucher, Dflllflll Provost, Wilkes. Second Period 2—l-lullfi\x, Sullivan, P isltcel) ........... .. 19m, enates: 0rd t3) ' Perras, Fritz, ' ‘lrhumh Third Period

3—Salnt John, Wruy, (Dowling, Crourher)

4—Haliflix, McGregor, (Ford, Hnnnrtn) _

Penalties: Wilkes, Ilnllett,

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