New Rules For Baseball Effective This Spring

NEW YORK. Feb. 21 —(AP) — Two minutes site: spring irainins alerts Wednesday the baseball players in general and the pitchers in particular will realize they Ire operating this season under a new set of rules.

Baseball’s player rules were rephraaed and redefined during the last winter. Both the majors xii minors co-operated on the

The change which the pitchers will realize first is the one which says the mound must be exactly is niches high and must slope graduallily toward the baselines. In the past one mounds varied from park to park and from day to day. depending on‘ who was to pitch.

Another rule defines the strike area now as the space over home plate between the bitter‘; arm pits and knees “when he assumes his natural stance." A footnote points

out that the natural stance for some batters in a cl-ouichinl one. which is legal

The crouch could cut the strike zone by as much as 25 per cent.

Another altered rule provides the catcher must imp ‘me 1005 in the receiver's box when the pitch- cg ls issuing an intentlonalbase on ballai Another makes the umpire the judge if unsportalnanilke cori- duct has prevailed when a base runner slides into In infielder in hopes of breaking up a double play.

If the umpire decides that un- fair tactics were used he now has the power to call the batter out even if the ball did not reach bhe base in time.

Two minor ohunes say that a starting hurler must go ilve innings of a completed game to receive credit for a victory and that the pitchers are not permitted to ‘ap- ply rosin to the ball or to their uni rms. -

Borden Wins 9-7 From Freetown In Playoff Gam

Tile Burden Naiionuis scored ll 9-7 victory over the Freetown Roy- al: in the first game of a home and home, total goal series in In- termediate B hockey league play- off competition at Eiedeque Rink last night.

The Nationals piled up is 5-0 lead in first period play and held an 8-3 advantage at the end of the second. In the final session Freetown put on their drive and ouuhot the Nationals four goals to one, but were a little late in ainrting to overcome the six-goal lrnd piled up by Borden in the first two frames.

Richard was the leading goal- getter for Borden, chalking up four, while Campbell and W. Mills led Freetown with a brace each.

The regular goalie for Borden. 11. Richard was put out of the game during A warm up session before the game started when he was struck on the elbow with n flying puck. He was replaced by Gus Gallant. ‘

The second game of the sched- ule will be played at Bordon rink tonight.

The following are the lineups Ind summary:

Borden: Goal, Gus Gallant; de- fence, E. Darrach, W, Oatwey, A. Oatway. Mcllaac; forwards, Rich- ard, W, Pickering, Dorsey, Camp- bell, J. Darrnch, P. Darnell.

Freetown: Goal, Taylor; ‘efence, Cutcllffe, Waugh, Simmons, Mac-

_Murdo; forwards, Duvar, R. Smith.

W. Mills. MacFariane, W, Mac- Fndyan, G. MacFadyen. C. Mills, Mclintee, Moreside, Smith.

Fine Period !-Borden, Campbell,

(I. Dan-ach) I~Borden, Campbell 3—Bol-den, Richard, P. Darrach) 6-—Borden, P. Darrach (Richard) 5-—Eorden, Dorsey (Campbell) Poneltiee—None.

Second Period

l—!"reotown. Macrarlsnq (Cutcllfle) I‘-—Borden. W. Pickering, (J. Dal-each) 8—Borden, Richard (A. Oatway) 3—Borden, Richard l0—!‘reetown, W. Macradyen (Cuuliffe) I'I—1“l-eetowvl. W. Mills, '(R. Smith). Pelia1ty—Waugh.

Third Period l3—Freetown, Simmorn (Duvari 13—!‘l-eetown, W. Mills 14-—Freetown. Moreside.

(MacMurdo) 1S—Borden, Richard :i6—n-eotown. Maclifurdo. Penalties-None. Refereee: Art Perry and Jackie Kane, Charlottetown.

Mariiimes Have Liiile Junior Hockey T_|l_is Year

HALIFAX. Feb. if — (OP) - Proapecta for a strong Maritime contender in Memorial Cup play this season appeared dim tonight.

With only one "A" club register- ed. and youngsters performing in most of the leagues. observer lig- urea it will be trim or three years before a really top team emerges.

Halifax St. Mary's, the “A" club that has carried Maritime honors for the past few season, have been weakened through loss of players to the pro IOIIII.

The Junior capo Breton loop. featuring I strong bnnd of play. is protected to provide tough oppos- ition for the Saints. Moat sports- men believe it will be either saints er the cape Breton winner who will meet the Quebec Junior Amet- aur Hockey Association winner in the playoffs.

Although about 25 "3" teams were registered. me brand of play did not appear strong this season.

In New Brunswick. where quar- ter-finala now are underway. younl! lsyerl of it or 17 made up the

am and were building for the More. Prince ldward island to tumor hockey.

it appeared to be the nine oid awry as far so the ifaritimee were soncerned -— lack of coaching and finlnoili liljpoft.

See Movie. Receive Awards

Last evening about 50 young athletes and leaders were enter- tained at a showing or an inter- esting movie which showed the highlights of the closely fought 1948 World Baseball Series be- tween Boston Braves and Cleve- land Indians. The showing was arranged by the Department of Physical Fitness and handled by the Director, Brig, W. W. Reid. The film which is an outstanding one was secured from the A. G. Spalding Co. and brought to the islnlld through the effort: of Mr. Arthur Burns, proprietor of the Bike Shop. Since arriving on the Island this movie has already been viewed by about 400 sport fan: and several other showings have been scheduled at various centres.

Following the show inst even- ing, members of East End Ban- toms and Pal-kdale Midgets were presented with individual trophies donated by the Bike Shop 10!‘ winning the City Bantam and Mid- Eet baseball titles respectively, The presentation of the awards was handled by Brig. Reid and Mr. Ernie Moore. both of whom con- gratulated the boys on their fine start made in 1949 and stated they ‘hoped (once one and all out once more with their teams in 1950.

Pee Wee. Midgei Games Scheduled Al North River

At 3.15 this afternoon the West Kent. Spring Park and Parkdale Pee Wee hockey teams will journey to the North River Rink where the City Pee Wee Hockey League playdowm will be con- tinued. The Midgct Abbies, Knot- ty Niners, Victorias and Cana- dians will also leave the Travel Bureau for North River where they will play their final games in the City Midget Hockey League.

At the some rink at 8.00 o'clock ‘tho Vocational School students will meet in their weekly hockey saslon, while at 0.15 the Depart- ment of Agriculture Burrdlizzos will nice on the rugged Experi- mental Station Thundering Herd in a special challenge match.

0. S. S. Hockey

The Royals scored a lopsided 13-0 shutout victory over the Leafs a scheduled Queen square school Hockey League fixture at the Fonml yesterday afternoon to increase their standing at the top of the league by another two points.

The victory puts the Royals, who have won six and tied one in seven league starts to remain undefeated. ll. lull five points up on the second place Thunderbolts. It was the sixth loss for Leafs in seven games having tied one earlier in the schedule with the league leading royals.

it was an easy victory for the Royals who practically scored at will. with Bobby Trainor coming up with five goals. Charley Mac- Donald and Cy Burke three each. while‘ Brian Mccallum and Kenny MacDonald accounted for the re- mrlling tallies with one apiece.

P .22 RIFLE CLUB

shooting will rename on Tun- llay evening. February 28th, at the Aneonrlee for the .22 Marksman Bnaoll of the-Provincial lllfio Aa-

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a few new ones will welcome. Mr. Fred Yolmber or . Iaiph ‘lentils ll be In charge Tuesday evening.

The last big speed skating meet of the season will get underway at the Forum on Friday, March 10th, when the Fifth Annual Inter-

scholastic Skating Mcet will be held .lil(‘l‘i>i under the sponsorship of the Dcpnrimcnt of Physical F31‘ flese. . . . With the host of the island‘: speed skating artists competing llgninst one another for Provincial honors, the meet is the most out- standing evcnt of its kind for close, exciting competition on the yearly winter program, and the officials of this year's meet are nlnking c\’('r_v effort to make it bigger and better than ever this year,

With hundreds of contestants competing, representative of nearly every public school in the Prov- ince, this year's program will have a total of some 25 individual com- petitions in both the boys and girls divisions, from the ages of seven years and under up to 15 years lifid over and ranging in distance of one lap to quarter and half

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As arranged last year, the De- partment of Physical Fitness will allot transportation to the various entries from outside points for this meet. Wherever possible. buses will be provided to pick up illc groups from various centres. Failing this, money \\'|li be pro- vided to the differs-n:‘centrcs on the basis of what it would cost to transport them by bus and they can come by train, car or truck, or whatever means ohiainable. Of course a lot will depend on the conditions of the roads as to what means of transportation will be provided.‘

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If road conditions permit, an effort will be made to have in bus transport the groups from Ken- slngion and Summerside, while nnothcr bus will bring the Bar- don-Bcdeque group. and still an- other the Augustine Cave-Tryon- Victoria entries. A fourth bus will he nrranged to bring: the Murray Harbour . Georgetown - Montague competitors, and it is hoped that some suitable arrangements can be worked out to look after prospec- tive entrles from Souris.

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Due to the large number of prospective participants anticipat- ed. a boy or girl may enter his or her age group only, and each school is entitled to one entry only in each event, although it is expected that a little leeway will be permltfcdsas it (‘Ui‘|C£.‘l"l"lS~88C groups cntcring.open events.

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Providing the weather ,is favor- able, the meet is expected to be_ one of the top features in sport- ing entertainment of the season. and the usual large patronization from the sporting public is anti- cipated to make it an overall suc-

case.

Although the appearance of Bar- bara Ann ‘Scott with the "Skating Sensations of 19 ", which will be held here on Friday and Saturday of this week at the Forum, will steal the limelight in sporting en- tertainment this week, other reg- ular features in hockey and bas- ketball will also be held through- out the week. .

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The Prince of Wales and R. C. A. F. Squad! Were scheduled to start the hockey week off with their final game of their section of regular schedule here tonight. but league officials informed us last night that the R.C.A.F, squad have defaulted the game, which automatically gives P.W.C. a fourth place tie with Summerside Cry- stals. The reason for the default is quite obvious, R.C.A.F., had lost all their nine starts this season. This will mean that a home and home. total goal series will have to be played to decide which team will izet the fourth playoff spot. The first game is scheduled to get underway at Summerside on Thursday night, and the second game here next. week‘.

As far as the rest of the sched- ule is concerned, the only game left to be played will be between first place Abbie: and third place Victorlas tomorrow night at the Forum. Although I win for Abbies will give them a ‘four point lead over second place Saints in the final league standing and a win for Victoria: will give them I sec- ond place tie with Saints but win or lose it will make little differ- ence to either team as they have already consolidated their playoff positions.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOHOOL SPORTS

THE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN FEBRUARY 28. ‘ 1950

When Barbara Ann Scott ap- pears here Friday night she will be given a provincial and civic welcome. it was announced yes- terday by the Forum management.

A public reception will take place on Forum ice the opening night of her two night engage- ment. She will be formally wel- comed by His Honour Lt. Gov- ernor J. A. Bernard, by Premier J, Walter Jones and by His Wor- ship Mayor 8. Earle MacDonald.

A portion of the. ice surface will be appropriately carpeted for the ceremony previous to the opening of the show. A gift will be media by the Premier on be- half of the Province and an il- luminated address and memento presented on behalf of the city. Miss Scott will also be the re- cipient of a bouquet of roses. It is hoped to have a public address system carry the addresses in connection with the presentations to all quarters of the Forum...

The women's dressing room will be appropriately equipped and de- corated for the visit of members of the “Skating Sensations of 1950." Dressing tables, decora- tions and flowers will lend an artistic tone to the quarters.

According to the latest word the members of the show will leave Sllckvllie by bus Friday morning. connecting with the car ferry at 10.35 and arriving at Bor- den at ll.30. it is expected the party should arrive in Charlotte- town shortly before two o'clock.

Glace Bay Wins Semi-Fina|_ Opener

NORTH SYDNEY, N. 8. Feb. 27 —(OP) —Giace Bay Miners went on a scoring spree here to- night to down North Sydney Vic- tories 9-2 in the first game of a best-of-seven semi-final series. Winner of the series will meet Sydney it/Lillionaires in the Cape Breton Senior Hockey League fin- dis. The score was all even at 2-2 at the end of the initial "frame. Then Glace Bay started their scoring splurge, notohlng six goals in tihe middle canto and another in the final period.

(Ihalies-Beshore Fight April 5

Blll-‘FALO. -N. Y., Fee 7? — (AP)—'I'iie postponed heavyweight fight between the National Boxing Association champion. Eznarvi Charles, and Freddie Bosh-ore probably will be Wednesday. March 29, promoter Dewey Michael: said today.

It had been rescheduled for Tuesday. April 5.

Michacis said another promoter. Tom Llppes. had agreed by tele- phone frcm Florida to relinquish the March 29 date. which Lippes had reserved for a show featuring Joey de John.

The title fight originality was to be tomorrow night. It was post- poned Friday when Jake Mintz. manager of Charles, announced the champion had injured a rib in training.

World Series Movie Showings

Sports fans of Charlottetown—- especially baseball follower: and player|—wili doubtless be pleased to hear that through the ca-open ation of A. G. Spaldlng 0; C0,, the Bike Shop and the Department of Physical Fitness. there will be free showing: of the movie “World series 194.8" at the Armollrles. to- night. At 7.00 pm. the show will be for all boys 16 and under and at &0D p.m. all players over 18 and any interested fans will be wel- come. This is an excellent bole- bail film which runs about forty minutes ‘with a running commen- tary and several “slow action" shots. There will doubtleu be a big turn out of fans tonight, el- peclaily followers of Bolton Braves and Cleveland Indians, to see this top notch entertainment. Plans. have been made to look qter a goodly crowd, hpwever, and if ne- cessary extra showings will be arranged,

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Airmen Default Final Game To P. W. (L Welsilmen

The summerslde R..C A.i'-‘. hoc- key team have defauited their fin- al game of the regular schedule in Island Intermediate A Hockey League play to the Prince of Wales College Welshmen it was announ- ced officially lut night by league officials. The game was scheduled to be played at the Forum tonight. It is believed that the nine losses in as many league starts was the reason for the default.

The win by default automatically gives P.w.c. a fourth place tie with sumrnerside Crystals. and it ‘has been decided that the two teams will meet in a home and home. totall goals to count series tn determine which team will be the fourth teaurn in the playoffs. The first game is scheduled to be play- ed at Summerslde on Thursday night, and the final game here next week.

Ice Racing Al Vemon

The Vernon Driving cl-irb staged their third ice racing meet of the season last Wednesday afternoon when four classes. illcludizig eleven entries. came up with some keenly contested racing iillat gave the large crowd of attending fans plenty of action.

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Class A Trot and Pace in str heats. Mickey Peter took two first and a second in the oisss A Trot, while Bingen Budrlonug and Thorn Dole captured top honors in the Class B and Class C divisions re- spectively in straight heats. The following are the results: Class A Trot 8: Pace Captain Budlong (Gra.nt).....l Happy Vemon lMcDona.ld) . 2 Winning hcrse ovmlzd by E. Grant, Millvlew. Class A Trot Mickey Peter (Ryan) Miss Judy Dale (Buel . Barbara Ann (Wood) .. Winning horse owned by Ryan, Mondale. Class B Blngcn Budlculg (Prauzht) Willard Dale (Duffy)..... . Winnllng horse owned by J. Praught, Cherry Valley. _ Class C Thorn Dale (Young) .. May Dale (Praughti Queenie Kaimuck (Irving) Colonel Brooke (Henry) Winning horse ‘owned Young. Earnscliife. Olfici:-lls—Starter, J. T. McKen- na; iud-gas. John Praught. waiter Crane, Mike lvllcicenrna.

luis Angel Firpo ls Argentine Callie Baron Now

BUENOS AIM!‘-S. Feb. 1! -—(AP) .. Luis Angel Firpo'-‘still atoutiy contends he should have been crowned heavyweight champion of the world that memorable day in the Polo Grounds at New York in 1923.

Firm‘: hectic battle with Jack Dempsey was voted the most dre- matic sports event of the last 00 years, and naturally you wonder what the "Wild Bull of the Pim- pas" is doing these days.

Well, don't worry about Luis. He is busy piling up I 14.000000 fort- une as an Argentine cattle baron.

That Dempsey-Firpo brpwi. when FUN lot up after seven knock- down: to blast champion Jack out of the ring in the first-round, rc- cantly was given the top nod for Iports drama at the mid-century mark in an Associated Press poll.

"Dempsey was outside the rink is seconds by the force of my blow," Firpo said. in recalling the light. In the second round, Demp- sey knocked Pirpo out to retain the title.

PIVPO hopes to visit New York this year for the first time since line. He left then. with I cool $500,000 eemed in North American rings. ' ,

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Curlers. from , Mariiimes Leave For Vancouver

MONCTON. Feb. 27 The three Prdvincial plonship curling teams from the Marullnes left today on the Bcotilin of the Canadian National Railways en route to Vancouver where they will take part in the Macdonsld Brier tankard trophy contest. em- blematic of the Dominion champ- ionship. .

The Nova Scotla team, which is from Brldgewater. is composed of B.K. i-faines, skip; E. D. Joudry. mate; R,.W. Simmons, second stone; and L. Rhodenizer. lead. The team representing Prince Ed- ward lslandfrom Charlottetown is made up of Heath Saunders. skip: Douglas Saunders. mate; Daniel O'Rourke. second stone; and David Macl..ean, lead. Tile New Brunswick team. from the Moncton Beaver Curling Club. boarded the Scotiali at Bathurst where they were ten- dered a banquet. They are J. A. Vance, skip; Dr. Lea Allnnnr.-h, mute: Ralph Lister. second stone; and Ronald Dickie. lead.

Accompanying the teams was Hon. Thane Campbell. Chief Jus- tice of Prince Edward island. who is trustee for the Macclonald Brier

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iohnny Greco Wins Decision

MONTREAL. Feb. 27 -—- (OP) - Johnny Greco. ’Ca.nadlan welter- weight champion from Montreal. tonight won a unanimous lo-round decision over.l3ob Montgomery of Philadelphia, former world light- weight champion, in a bout at Montreal Forum. Greco weighed 149. Montgomery 142i; in the non- title affair.

There were no knockclowns but Montgomery staggered Green in the sixth round with two solid rights to the jaw. Greco recovered and managed to come back strong.