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Adding to the list of- form-er Island athletes now returning to

their native Province is Phil Mc-

id. brother of “I..efty" who ar-

Qua h rived home the other night after

‘four years‘ service-with the R. C. A. F. "Phil" who pia ed a lot of baseball in the ou field for various City teams despite ad- vancihg years still looks to be in the Droverbial "pink" of condition and it would not be surprising if h: could still turn in a better than creditable game. providing he stilihss the incentive to don his baseball regalia once more. . ,O O O

- And then we ran into another youngster the other day in the per- son of "Alkie" IKCCOTXBBCK. To prany this name may not sound (very i-ar but to all who uvatchd the junior baseball lea- gue a few years back the figure of the slightly built. youngster will be well remembered. -. O O O O

Despite his slight build "Alkie" could throw that pellet with blind- ing speed as many a batter who faced him will attest to. He was on his we to evident stardom when-hes ities broke’ eut. but notwithstanding the years of serv- ice he has put in he still is yorm enough to pick besebs career where he let it off.

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‘ by GORDON McKEAN Canadian Press Staff Writer LONDON. Oct. 31 — (OP) -_The bis mus arena at Wembley is in- n new rink With an ice surfaos M by 50 feerFreeea-ved on- tirely for figure eiwting stars and thiir instructors. The establish- merit of the new rink co-incides with an effort by the National Skating Amociation to establish #141118 as a national abort. Behind the revival is TD. Rich- . 58, a fornuzr Olympic 5X31‘,- er who has been described as a "Pocket dynamo." The N.S.A. hopes to hold their open championships next April for the first time since

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A some of hrilliane girl clinics-s almedy are training for the cham- pionships. among ~ Colledge and Daphne Walker, pre- war favorites. and newcomer Ann

Wescott, 17, who learned to jets in flunk.

Xtwashistmgcrickebtlasmag. istrate decided. A cricket lotion-y Mead on the mares-no of runs scored. was “deplorable 1h that gambling should err-fer whet had a1" W811i beish a clean game."

A!!! l0. at Liverpool. William Evans was fined £20 ($00.) for con- ducting the lottery and James Mo- Brahey £40 for printing the tick- e .

Money in heavywiedgh when the fighter hits the headlines? Not always.

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New Figure Skating Rink Being Built In Britain

Big Bill Partrifle uncorkcd a rcundhouse swing one April Suh- dly back in 19112 and flattened Eddie Phillips in the second round. maidng national headlines.

But. here's what Bill salvs about the nmney end:

"My and of ‘the purse was £5, out of which my manager was paid 30 slalllirlas. and bandages, etc. cost B 6d. Fee-ling a little hilarious, I gave l0 shillings to my second.

That left me with a balance of £2 17s 6d.--for handing Phillips a K.O. And they say there's glamor in heavyweight boxing

A new greyhound record for 525 yards on any track 1n the country was establlshai by Duffy's Arrival when he won the third ptem stakes at Wembley from Magic Beau. Tornado Man and Burnhiil Moon, in 29.09 seconds.

‘The time was just 1-200th of Q second faster than that recorded by Magic Bohemian at White City recently. The Bohemian recently vérgoosoldajfgiolra price saidtobe

. M c Beau is a younger brother.

A US. Navy softball team from Ezoeter got revenge for two previous defeats wihen they downed the 3.0.14.1". ‘ " ' team 8-0.

used spked shoes and all players won: gloves. ‘Ilhe Canadians played nine men and

‘hike and slightly new "Ame" still Plwity youn enough b again don his diamc

s. Whether or not this is his

‘intention we cannot say. but if he

does decide to again take up the,

game prese in t - sun's 131's... .32. will‘... ti;- tsifl, be a wzleogie ‘Mitten.

4 ‘he hung‘ season tinder- we‘ tonight at the rum and wi the opening. one of the earl-

h resent years. followers of winter's wort will have their peded on the start of an-

season. O O O O As we mentioned in this column yesterday plans now are to have a four-team senior league in op- eration. And the idea is a good ‘Ihere is plenty of hockey ails sad th

one. material aw his ere seems to be no reason why the mooted league mould not turn

man the ones that have been operation during the war sea- O O O O

lines pro-season scoff he that were let on

mention of Oanadiens oopping the d‘ H. L. baubles thaiimseedasonb h y III #1111106} .

Dick kviffs gangv prescribed Niche panacea for the doubting when y‘ pulled H verdict over Chicago O O O few in that Saturday

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of a sur- reserved a oer- fafth in their the first est-war woul n’t go view of the recon-

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enact. ‘mere was a lethora of pre-war big names in circu- lation: some of the tub thumpers had discounted Canadians’ previ- ous outstanding records and the hawks were here with a first-

against the highly rated

ifirfifita.

~s ‘e e e However. Canadiens blltzed these myths in short order. They

whacked home three goals in the first period and boosted their count

Hawks hit the . the .1rvin- in check somewhat. but nicked up three more tallies to match thdremaining Chicago ei-

(ortl. O O O. O

If this first game can be as a measure of success. the Habs will be tough to beat for the gar- lands. From start to end they held a definite edge over Coach Johnny oottselig’: team’.

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O O The big guns of the two previous years were s ain ‘o ‘ success- _ taivos. eteran Toe Blake picked u two goals; Elmer Lech counted our points on a goal and an assist, while Maurice "Rock-st" Richard contributed the payoff (11th goal and collecfed an assist. O O O O

Anhw Victor Clap er of the loston Bruins. who gas Played more “National League hockey than any other man. announced recent- lw-ofiieially that this would be his final season on the ice.

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At exactly 11:34 pm. (EST) last W nesday night Clapper handed F1‘. ier Time his stiffest hoard check by skating out on the Bos-

consecutiv/e‘ playing season.

‘I But. said Clapper-who, has been retired” t east three time! hell make it stick this year an "ti try for a0.

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"I have to shave twice a day - 11W to ‘keep the white whiskers from showing," grinned the se- reer-old do‘ an. ‘

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"I wanted in try It slain this year he's: sll.t old team

and a . o ry and oily W!!!’ Don't knnw whether I 9t. If V‘ of fliTTllilc team T11 slay right In - not I'll turn in mv t put it down that I'll ‘in-needed and eet wt I! O O O O "was those wonfs beet mid

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up the lbrinn has ever experienced.

tan Garden rink to begin his 19th ‘

Forum Swings Open liners To Public Tonight

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Shining and resplendent, the Forum swims en its doors to the public ton t. Paint and

varnish have been generously ap- plied to all wood work. The steel girders have received a cost of battleship-grey and the whole in- terior has had a vigorous applica- tion of scrubbing brushes. soap, and water, so that cleanliness everwvhm prevails. ire and i rovements have rendered this we known centre of health and pleasure more at- tractive. The men‘s dressing room has been made more accessible by a new entrance and the restaur- snt. has been thoroughly renovat- ed with a number changes made which will render it more pleasing to its patrons.

Installation of four new loud s kers-will carry the music cearly to all parts of the Forum. tioris point to the com- ing season being one of the busiest

Six hours per week have been assigned for skating and hockey practice to Prince of Wales Col- lege students and other organiza- tions are being allotted their quota of skating and hocke time. Patrons can be assured o every courtesy from the staff whose in- terest it is to make the patrons‘ visits pleasant and profitable.

A year ago he shattered the rec- ord of Reginald (Hoole) Smith who played l7 consecut ve years. Smith's lifetime record was 1 goals. Clapper scored his 200th aaainstToronto in January, 194i. His record to date is 2'26 goals, 243 assists for 409 points with a total of 443 minutes in the penalty box. O O O O

Except for being named on an all-star team Clapper never has won a national hockey award. Twice however. in 1909-40 and 1940-41 he was given the lilllza- beth Duiresne trophy of Boston sbortsw-riters as the most valu- able Bruin.

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9° ler finishes with the draft session.

fore the close of last season at prices above the draft level. The Philadelphia Athletics, who will have first choice in the draft because they finished last in the American League race this season. probably will not make even one selection.

"I do not think there is good young player left in the minors." said Connie Mack. 83- vear-old mrmagerprrsident of the Athletics.

After commissioner A. B. Chand-

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he will meet with baseball's pro- motion committee to discuss means of best utilizing a $50009 fund t0 promote interest in the sport throughout the nation.

Tough Job To Bufld Up Davis Sup Team

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WELLINGTON .. Oct. 1i- (OP-Once a “ who slaught- ere-d wild ducks and gees: for mar- ket, Daytocn Murphy became a mo. iector from whose hands the wild waterfowl would eat. m 20 years he has lived among tnzm without breaklnfl the trust.

The 0'1 year old nature lover, around whom as many as 200 blue- Winfled ital have flocked at a time to accept scattenzd food. says “wild ducks are my pets." So close has been the amociatinn he has come w record than "almost as people."

Murphy returned to his birth- place 1n this Prince Edward county village overlooking Lake Onttarlo after an accident cut short a career as a high-wire performer on a bi- cycle. He turned to earning a liv- inc by hunting, fishing and work- ing on neighboring farms.

Twice holder of the Royal Hun- ame Association's medal for life- saving. he never has smoked since he first tasted tobacco at the we of i8. A teetotaller, hi3 knows he wouldn't like liquor anyway because he has “Inelled the bottles." He bought his last suit of clothes in 1917. wzars manning shoes and old clothes winter and summerbemireeuflwcretodrees up my birds wouldn't know rne."

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One- Time Pot Hunter Now i Soviets Plan Is Protecter Of iVildfowl

tryaaidtotakefooclfroenhis ligzsyettlaeyranainwild. Oneof ‘prizeswesawhite-

lus fronted a bird of the far west, whmufomid its way to his my

colony in 1907 and within a week was eating from his hand. Lest yzar. he said. it came "home with one leg nearly twisted off. probably from auuap." and Murphy had to

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Murphy would like to see the whole area around this viiilage of 1,000 declared a wild-life sanctua y for the fowl, hi; said.

"Wild dudrs are going to re- quire more sanctuaries to nrrvive," he said. "They soon learn where they are protected and will netum there year after year."

He sees the average hunters as "just plain killers" without con- science.

"I was a killer once myself, Iii- though I called it sport. I think our soldiers coming beck from overseas will respect our need for conservation. They have been at bothendsofthemmandlhorae they will understand the problem

our wild diacks."

CHICAGO, Oct. 81 — (AP) _ Claicago Black Hawks drubbcd New York 5-1 tonight in the first Nat-

PROVIDENCE, R. I., Oct. 31 -— (AP) - After serving two penal-i

ties in the third period and with less than two minutes to play, de- fenceman Stan Kemp rapped in a goal that gave Providence Reds a 2-1 victory over New Haven Eagles in an American Hockey League game here tonight before a 3.903 crowd.

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ST. LOUIS, Oct. ai-JAP) - The last-place St. Louis Fiyers, making their first appearance under the leadership of Roi (Bouncer) Taylor, held the fast-skating Pitts- burgh Hornets to a 3-3 tie tonight in an American Hockey League game.

NEWMARKET, England, Oct. s1 —(Reuters)--J.C. Bruno's Bkquire

Packer. won the Cembridgesnire classic here today from Joan's Star. I a 10040-8 bet, ridden by Tommy| Carey. Grandmaster at 33 to i was third. There were 28 starters. Esquire. a three-yarr-old colt by Solario out of Fillie do Salut, never before had won a race. LONDON. Oct. 31 — (C Gus Lesncvich, recognized in

BY STANLEY HELLEUR.

mrmorv. oct. a1 - (Restorer-l 0m, Q5 the toughest joibs in Brit- ain's post-war sports world —l building of a winning Davis Cup team - faces Sqdn. Ldr, Dam Mas‘ 109.11 who is clue for demobilization from the R.A F. where h: has been teaching disabled fliers to use their muscles and limbs Resin.

But when Maskell begins his building jo-b, as coach of Wimble- don's all-Ehigland pcrrzls club. he will start bereft of any formulation, m-greiy ‘with a crater lef- by six

ear o war. y Orie thing is certain. Ti’ Britain accepts Australia's mvltflilfln 1° challense fcr the Davis CH9 1n lbw-sand there ls every indication she will — her err-try will be a YOYITIB one, aiming at the fixture rather

than the present.

It is doubtful if any member of Britain's last cup team. Charlie Hare (now in the United States Army). Frank Wilde. L. Sheff! or R..A. Shayes. heavy losers. t0 GM‘- many three months beforte thektwo countries want to war 891? n1- wiil be obes in the i946 e. Of those who were starting to crush "Crlwty" Wimbicdflh in 1N9. A.J. Mottram of Birmingham. who reached the third round of the British senior championships that year. was the most P and is a cinch for Maskellu school. while 25-year-old D.W.E. Barton is an- other. DThen there] is fieicaeter‘!

un .G. Snort, 11:4, o eerough to) heave played in the last Wimble- d

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still younger ere three lads who spent many of their wartime after- sahool hours beating each other in junior tcurnamervs. '

They are: NR. Levitt. 111d]!!! medicine at Cambrldie University; wJ. Moss, now a drfl-uifhi-Illln WM alwayshaslikrd tryinlf tnbiaetthe cover off a bail: and 18 yell 01d 0.1.. Ward. not in MM‘ all! ll I clout-er but equally well with strokes.

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CAIIBIlRLY. -(CP)-- ATS. officers for: fhr‘ "’..- iirre are at.‘~'idir~ the staff "lime here for tire 1"" two:- iiagm sea-rm- for Arhw slzff qfiicers. ihwewil bsloAlrl. man. .

United States as the light heavy-f weight boxing champion of the world, may come to London to meet Bruce Woodcock, British heavy- weight champion. early next spring if satisfactory terms can be ar- ranged.

NEWMARKEI‘. England. 0t 31 - (GP) - Little Gordon Ric - ards today rode his 3.000tli wi ner. first British jockey to complish the feat.

Number 3.000 was achieve aboard Elxotlc in the Icklingha Stakes. 1t was the 41-year-old rider's 104th winner this season.

This, according to British rec- ords. leaves him 250 short of th world mark held by B. flee-II Belgium.

Says N. B. Wants British Machinery

DONDON, Oct. 31 — (Reuters) - Distance now is no stumblin block and it is a mistake for Britain to think Canada would rather trade with the United States because of roxienlty. Dr. H. J. Rowley. ch rman of the New Brunswick Resources velopment Board Federation. said today.

Here on a month long mission to confer with Government of- ficials and business men. Mr. Rowiey said: "Canada is anxious to make big trade deals with Britain. Machinery is one of our greatest needs and we want it from Britain. Distance now is no

Minister Abbott tonight for a revision of the point- ksloore system for retutr-lnning d‘ r ome rom oversea; on groun a 40-to-1 outsiderr ridden by G. m“ it w“ working to the “w? vantage of the men who had the longest and hardest service.

‘mates was resumed a-t the night sitting, discussion quickly centered around the saystemé which Mrb Abbott said htatd

een rawn up y rmy expe s

P’ *‘ and was working fairly.

D G Nania V.C. Maj. ED. Firlton (PC-Kn and Howard Green (PC—Vancouver South.

' Cruickshnnk said he agreed with the Opposition.

Canadian Division overseas and later became Pacific

Black Hawks- Win 5-I From New York Rangers

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. High Single. C. McLean. 285. Piokin s mfg ‘Kjflalfgf pm‘ m“ “°“"° High ‘Three. c. McLean, m. Points. B. d! B. 3, Shed 2. I hogs: cnfcaoo, Oct. a1 - (AP) - t B f - "m --

Baseball will find pickings usual- s n???“

ly slim in the annual pllayer [dralft ___ fine“

omorrow as reprcsen a vcs o tic

major league clubs meet to comb NEW YORK- OW 31 w icPi- w Lwmgsmn

the minor leagues for fresh talent The Nwih America" Jmkel’ @105‘

m. the 194,6 season est to the mark of 8.000 winners _ Total m“

Almuugh 5334 players are e118. 51st todalytby Gordon Richards at_ bmcr.

ible at prices ranging from the SW2“ er- B": “id- TL‘ “hfmfl. Snjlm 162 m top $7,500 downward. the selec- h"! firi- 8"" Y °i ab"- A-ia» ' muefly“ m5 2“ tions will be of low quality be- w ° a5 Emedthmge 2-417 ‘Vin- J Cameron 196 m7 cause me topnmch stars or the hogs. according o te latest recIN-I Connolly n2 186 minors already have been snapped °rL5~ d ,_ t , M Richard- 197 24a up virtually an players calm“. ong ens to al includes winners -

ated to be of value 1o a major écaiirgglwhet" T; T"? i’; W951i?“ "J9; m“ league club were purchased be- n l" "i? l "l e 118°- Toml, ML

High Single. R. Duncan. 280. High Three, J. Cameron. 650. Points: Office 3%: Shops 1%.

Upposition Presses For Revision 0f Point-Score’ System

OTTAWA, Oct. 30—(CP)-Op- position members pressed Defence in the Commons

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As consideration of army esti-

Army's repatriation

The Opposition attack on the re- z-trlation plan was led by M en. GR. Pearkes, V.C, (PC- mo). Lt-Col. Cecil Merritt. (PC - Vancouver-Burrard), mloops)

One Liberal member,

(L-Fraser

George Valley),

Gen. Pearkes, who wok-the 1st

Coast Corri- mander, twice pressed Mr. Abbot-t for an answer as to whether or not he would revise the point-scor- ing system and just before the house rose for the night the Min- ister replied that he would not give

an answer.

Mr. Abbott said he would submit the matter to his staff. He had con- fidence in the staff and as long as he had confidence he go

consider the matter." said Gen. Pearkes. "Oh yes," said Mr. Abbott. "It is constantly being considered."

“Molt DOING!!!"

Ihrlier Mr. Abbott said the re- patriation policy was working well and he would be most reluctant. to suggest a change which would b ng about chaotic condition; that $ieted followins the First Great ar

Mr. Abbott said he was not par- ticularly concerned with the rela- tively small number of low-point men who have been returned home. He was concerned particularly a- bout the cases of 1148b score men kept overseas on the ground they were essential '

173,800 pounds was fl.30l.130. 0i‘ 8n

by Mr. Truman in a Navy Day speech in New York, Foreign Sec-

would prove a valuable contribu- tion to world becomes effec ve.”

tion period. however. Secretary reflected grave concern generally over international prob- lems.

point score men with no aciigl

To Semi Soccer Teams Abroad

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today that Soviet soccer teams are belga sent to Great Britain, Ro- ma , Bulilrls. and Yusolllvia M’ a series of international matches. m]; is the largest sports dele- gation Busaia has sent abroad since she severed athletic relations with the rest of the world in 1912. The announcement follows by on- ly 10 days an invitation extended