Dodgers Scout Will

Open Series

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And Lectures Today

Mr. Bill O'Connor, talent scout for the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball club. arrived in this City last even- ing where he will carry on a ser- ies of lectures, show films and held open discussions here today, at summcrside tomorrow. and possib- ly Montague on Thursday.

Presently making a tour of the Maritime: to create a greater in- terest in baseball and to lend his assistance in bringing a wide: knowledge of the game to those in- terested in developing and organ- izing leagues in their own com- munities. Mr. O'Connor will visit the City schools this morning and afternoon and will hold a public gathering at the Charlottetown Armouries tonight at 7.30.

Mr. O'Connor, who has been scouting for Dodgers during the past seven years. is being spon- sored hero by the Department of Physiclal Fitness, and will feature on his agenda such films as "The Little League"; the 1050 World series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phil- .ies; and another on "Umpirlng" by two noted big league officials, Bill McGowan of the American League and George Barr of the National League.

During an interview last night, Mr. O'Connor said, "I am primarily interested in the youngsters and the film known as the Little league will hold particular interest for them." He said that the film gives the origin and the history of the u:vel- pment of an organised league for youngsters between eight and twelve years old all over the Un- ited States. "Last year", he said. "there were 5.000 teams operating in the system and the first tourna- ment was held to decide a National winner."

The session to be held at the Armovales tonight is open to all who are interested in baseball, whe- ther they be officials, players or fans, and following the regular showing a special meeting will be held for just officials and players in which he will give more detail- ed tips and instructions and carry on open discussions on various phases of the game.

His visits to summerside and Montague will follow the same procedure as today's program.

Toronto captures 0.ll.ll. Bowling Title-. Moncton Places Third

MONCTON. N. B., April 16-In the bowling tournament "by wire" held between members of the accounting department of the Cunadian National Railways in Moncton. Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg. Toronto won the cham-

pionship bronze trophy, donated by the Canadian Bronze Com- DENY. with in grand aggregate

score oi 11,892.

Montreal placed second with a total of 17.084 while Mcncton placed third with a 16,770. Win-

nlpeg rolled a grand aggregate total of 15.935. ,Whlle there were only four

teams entered for Moncton, Mont- real, Toronto and Winnipeg hsd xix composed of men's, ladies' and vriixed teams.

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VALLEYFIELD, Que., April l6 -- (OP) - Maurice (Rocket) Richard may well be the big na.me in hockey today but you would have a tough time trying to con- vince Valleyfield fans he is great- er than Rosaire (Kitoute) Joan- nette.

Jeannette is the veteran centre star of Valleyfield Braves. who have just brought the first Que- bec Senior Hockey League cham-' pionshop to this little industrial city on Lake St. Francis.

Kltouie (pronounced Key Tool) is almost legendary among the rabid sports populace of Valley- field. And Kitoute has good rea- son to lay claim to that distinc- tion.

Sunday night the 36-year-old veteran-oft-en called the Satchel Paige of hockey-fired two goals that paved the way for his team's first title since the Braves enter- ed the circuit six years ago.

Trailing Quebec Aces 3-1 in the deciding game of the best-of- nine final series, Kitoute was sent out as a sixth forward with a minute and four seconds re- maining in the third period. Two seconds later he pu-m-ped home his tea-m's second goal and rap- ped. in the tying marked 31 sec- onds later.

Coach Hector (Toe) Blake of Vallcyfiald says his team will win over Sydney Millionaires, the Maritime hockey champs. "But it'll be a tough series," he pre- dicted. Bla-ke is at odds with Can- adian Aimateur Hockey Associa- tion officials for ordering his team to play at Montreal while Sydney are allowed to play home games on their own rink.

trophy, donated by A. H. Hogan. auditor of disbursements C. N. Railways, Montreal, resulted in Montreal placing first with 3,156. Moncton second 3,103, Toronto 3,058, Winnipeg 2.773. The trophy for the championship ladies team known as the C. M. Brown Trophy, was won by Winnipeg 2,- 967, Montreal second 2,875, Manc- ton third 2,788 with Toronto in fourth place 2.635. The C. M. Brown Trophy was donated by C. M. Brown. regional auditor C. N. R. Winnipeg, a native of Mono- ton and formerly regional auditor for the railway here.

Averages per string were. Toronto 198.8 Montreal 189.8, Moncton 186.3 and Winnipeg 177.1.

The Moncton teams were com- posed of team no 1 (men's) D. Mackenzie, S. Coiwell, R. Fergu- son. W. James, J. Wright, total score 3.103. team no 2 ladies', M. Reid, M. Hennesscy, J. MacDon- ald. J. Meahan, B. Bills, total score 2,788, team no 3 mixed, M- Duplessis, M. Mason. H. Robert- son, J. Adams, W. Cummiri , total score 2.588, team no 4 mix- ed, M. Eagles, A. McGinley, H. Steeves, R. Smith, L. Gardiner, total score. 2.707.

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Following an announcementlast night that the New York Rangers Hockey Club would not make the trip to Charlottetown to meet the

Rangers had decided to return to their home camp tomorrow in-

they played last nightl would be a little too much for justthe one contest and that the players were eager to wind up their tour and return to their homes. A special skate at the Forum ionight will end their longest season on rec- 0rd. 0 O 0

Looking back over the months of'hockey activities one can't help feeling that it has been a great season not only in the major bracket but also in the many other groups of intermediate. in- tercolle-giaie, interscholnstic and minor league competitions. The advent of the P. E. Islanders has of course been the big attraction

competition again after a 15-year famine. O O 0

Getting back into the Maritime Major circuit was not easy either. and took a lot of tireless work add planning by those who supported the idea from its infancy and car- ried on under an almost general feeling, that it "couldn't be done." But it was done, and with a de- gree of success that has proved to be far and beyond the hopes of the most ardent supporters. Develop- ing the project stop by step. the final result was the birth of the P. E. Islanders Hockey Club, the crowning of a. new Big Four

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Columns could be written about the excellent way the seasons ac- tivities hsve been carried out by the club as a whole and the exec- utive, the players and their coach Leo Lamoureux in their individual roles. but it is a story well known to the public of this Province that

has earned and received the re- spect and thanks of that same hockey public. To such men as

Club President Major T. B. "Tom" Rogers (who we regret to repart is still hospitalised through illness), vice-president W. E. Masse and other members of that executive past and present coach Lamourcux and former coach Murph Cham- berlain, the Charlottetown Forum

done from a populace of some 90.-

000 people who have endorsed

their effcrts to the fullest extent. 0 0 I

Like all sports in their season. one finishes and another starts, to take its'place in public interest. already baseball is coming to the fore locally. not in actual play. but in anticipation of the months of activity that lay ahead. One" or the reasons for this was the arrival in the city yesterday or Mr. Bill rroonnor, talent scout for the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball club. Mr. O'Connor is presently making a tour of the Msritimes where he has been carrying on instructional cllllu Ind showing films on var- ious phsses of baseball technique. officiating and general baseball interest. He will lpend the next, tires days in the Province where he will speak Ind show films to public school children and senior enthusiasts and officials at char- lottewwn. Bummersids snd Mont- ssue. O I 0

The prime purpose of his visit here "is not to look for tslcnt, but nthc to create a greater interest

in the of baseball, with spec- ial chip on minor league de- velopment. In conversation with

Mr. O'Connor last night he stress- ed the importance of each com- munity ,concenuating on local development vi their own ranks. which be "is the only sound method of full-scale player ”gH.evelopment. My job is to assist

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other people-didn't New York Yankees and Washing- ton senators open the League baseball season at Wash- ington, due to a gentle but steady

thnt the Dodgers will be this years National League pennant winners wih the New York Giants biggest threat. So all you

ial baseball prophets take note.

Friday evening, Tournament for R. E. Mutch

THE GUARDIAN. CHARDOTTETOWN

Irvin Figures Edge In Favor Of Ganadiens

MONTREAL. April 18 - (CP) Aioach Dick lrvin did some fast figuring today and came up with the pronouncement that "the edge is on our side' in favor of Montreal Canadiens over Toronto Masple Leafs in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Hockey final.

Two overtime games in To- ronto last week left the teams all even at a game apiece. They meet tomorrow and Thursday in Montreal, followed by alternating

P. E. Islanders in an exhibition h-n f h 1-1 th hockey contest at the Forum to- eggsleac game ml 6 "mmt R 1”” like 3 hmg ""d "The series is now three of successful season of hockey activ- uven Said Camdiens. Irvin. ..we M95 has come to 3" end for an" have three of the possible five mh" yet” Fmum manger Em galmes right here in Montreal Brown stated last night that the g '

There's our edge." DefencemanlDoug Harvey. with

stead of coming to this Province. 3 k.”e,e i”-wry. s"”'"d m the They felt that the long ,ou,.m,.,, serm-final against Detroit Red from Newcastle, N. B. (where w”"'g5- was 3" ”'b5e"'t9E md3y

when the squad held a workout.

The knee still troubles him.

But it was Harvey. game leg

and all, who set up the pass for

Pirates Edge

Richard to

Msu;-ice (Rocket) against

score the winning goal Leak Saturday night.-

"The last I saw of Harvey he was heading for the hospital for treatment for his knee," said Ir- vin. "I don't know yet whether he will be in shape to start or not."

Loss of Harvey would mean that Glen Harmon or rookie Russ Lowe would see steady action paired with big Jim MacPher-son.

"I'm not taking the Leafs light- ly." said Irvin. "They are a good road club. They have three well- bslanced front lines and a good defence. This is an unusually close series, as shown by the two overtime games, and the breaks may swing it one way or another."

Canadians have recalled Eddie Mazur. forward with Victoria Cougars. as insurance -protection for left wi . The Cougars have just won tli Pacific Coast League playoff. Mazur may not see much action but will be held in readi- ness in case of injuries.

Reds 4-3

In. Snow Capped Opener

NEW YORK, April 16 -(AP) -

Snow flurries swirled around 30.-

44-1 blanketed Cincinnati fans to- day as Pittsburgh racked up

Ewell Blackzwell for a 4-3 victory

that opened the baseball season a

that has more than satisfied the day em-1y, appetite of an Island hockey pub- Rain washed out the special llc that was hungry for senior ceremonm opening at washgng.

ton.

Given a better break from the

weather man, all 16 clubs will be busy tomorrow when about 242.000 customers are expected to attend an eight-game schedule. better be warmer at Philadelphia where they're daring the elznents with a night game, the first anc- light opener in American League history.

It had

Blackwell was as cold as the

breezes at Crosley Field. The Pir- ates hopped on the lean sidearm artist for all of their runs in the first three innings. Then Blacky left for a pinch hitter.

After Blacky departed. Harry

champion and an outstanding sea- Perkowskl. Howie Fox and Frank son of hockey entertainment for Smith reeled off six shutout inn- the sporting public of this Prov- ink!-

Cliff Chambers helped Branch

Rickey off to a good start in his first season as Pittsburgh general manager. But cliff lost his stuff in the seventh. when Bob Usherr hit a ground rules double into the left field overflow Werle came to the rescue.

crowd, Bill

George Metkovich. drafted from with a

President Truman-and 30.000

get to see

American

The two teams now are schedul-

ed to meet Friday in Washington's delayed opening day game.

The Yanks and Senators already

and "5 minim Bill Brown and had been scheduled to meet that each and every member of the night making 1g ., d,y.,,1ghg team, goes the thanks of a job well doubleheader,

their potent-

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marriage ceremonies in one day is the record of a registrar in Inn- don's wood green district.

NURSES SKATE

Nurses skate sponsored by the Student Nurses of the Prince Edward Island Hos- pital at the Forum, Tuesday, April 17, Reece Band, 8-10. Admission 50c. Last spoh- ' sored skate of the season.

NOTICE 1

Meeting of Charlottetown Chen Club at Y. M. C. A.,

8:30 P. M. y planned for follow-

Troph ing week. Mail entries to:

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Noranda Edge Capiiolsj-ti

FREDERIUION. April 18-(OP) -Noranda, Que., Copper King rallied in the last period to edge Fredericton Capitals 5-4 tonight in the opening game of it best-in- three series for the Eastern Csna-I dian intermediate hockey title.

The second game will be played here tomorrow night and a third, if necess y. Thursday night.

Fredericton led 2-1 at the end of the first period and 4-1 when the second ended but Noranda then scored four times without a reply. It was the land win of the sea- son for Noranda against five losses and I draw. The Copper Kings have lost only once in i1 playoff games.

Si. F. X.-fagers. Swamp. Saint John

AN'I'IGoN'.lsl-I. N. 5.. April 16- (CP)--St. Franck Xavier Univer- sity, playing sharply all the way. defeated Saint John, N. 8.. Marcus Majors 72-47 tonight in the first of their best-of-three series for the Canadian Intermediate Basketball Crown.

CLEVELAND, April li;-(AP)-- Cleveland Indians today announ- ced the slgning of Johnny Vendor Meer, the aging pitcher who chucked two consecutive no-hit. games for Cincinnati in 1938. Vsndy. now 36 years old, got an unconditional release April 6 from Chicago Cubs and since then has been trying out as a free agent with the Tribe.

PITTSBURGH. April 16-(AP) -Bill Pierro, Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher. is in hospital in serious condition from a brain ailment.

Dr. Norman C. Ochsenhirt. team physician, said Sunday night he had consulted brain

specialists and "we've diagnosed Pierro's ailment as either encep- .halltls (inflomafion of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the brain lining)."

The rookie pitcher had an 6-3 record last year with Tl'idlIlI- apolll of the Arnericsn Associa-

' APRIL 17. 1951

Connie Smytlzte Singsih Praises Of The ilR.0Cket"

-nanon-ro. April 10 -(OP) - oonn amytho sounded the Prlllel of Maurice (Tho Bracket) Richsrd today and left a xoaltending iilI0I' tion unanswered as his M1910 Leaf; entrained for Montreal to 3'l'..'.'. "'i."':'.”'".':i'... ”'il.'; 1 Oil BY TI (EV "P The series is tied 1-1.

Sport Echoes From '. Prince county

"I've just seen the movins P109- ures of the goal Richard scored to beat us smud-y night and if was a beauty, perfectly executed. ssld

8mYth9-

"He's the three musketeers the National Hockey League. Hes d'Ag-tugnsn, Poi-thos and Athos all rolled into one." '

To the literary point that d- Artagnsn wasn't one of the three

The way the M.A.I-l'.A. officials handled the Islander-Millionaire dispute reminds me of a Mutt and Jeff cartoon we saw a good many years ago. Seems Mutt was pressed into service as an um- pire. The pitcher threw the first ball. "Ball!" shouted Mutt. "What did you say?" roader the catcher. "Strike." Mutt amended. "Why, you dirty-" the batter began, advancing a few steps with his bat held threateningly. "I mean ball." Mutt faltered. The infield started to converge on him growl- ing ominously. "Guess it was a strike," he conceded looking at the approaching inflelders fear- fully. The team at bat started to leave the bench. "Ball." he shout- ed a-t them and started for the exit. He couldn't make it. The last picture showed him under a bowling mob of ball players who were giving him a real going- 0Ve1'.

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It is significant that most neu- i.rai observers sided with the Is- landers in the rhubarb. A noted exception. however, was a pro- minent Halifax sports writer who ” to think the Sydney fac- tion had justice on their side. His remedy for the disturbance in that unfinished game at Syd- ney was not to call the game off, just to suspend it temporarily un- til the crowd "cooled off" and then resume play. Now. there is an idea. Why couldn't it be ex- tended to meet other explosive situations. The disorders in Iran might be handled in some such fashion. In the middle of the rumpus a recess might be declar- ed, tea and crumpets served, and no doubt that would be the end of all the trouble.

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We'd like to remind the Hall- fax sports writer that a bottle had been thrown. narrowly miss- ing the head of Phil Vitale. If it had hit its intended target, the big defenceman would now be in a hospital. That and other simi- lar acts of moib hysteria were com- mitied at the moment when Syd- ney had victory in its grasp. Supposing the game had been re- sumed and in the last minute or so the Islanders had'”scortd"the winning goal. Would there not then be much more provocation for these hoodlum: to start throw- ing things at the Islanders than in the first instance? What makes the Halifax sports writer think that this cooling off-process would prevent another sndworse demonstration if another such oc- casion arose? .

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L A . and that he'd left out Arnnils, gmythe had a ready 1'9-

joiner: "Aramis? That's coach

Dick Irvin on the bench-" There'll be no decision on s

Leaf goaltender until tomorrow

night before the third game of the series, said Smythe. speculation here is that rookie

have stated that they would be loathe to play in the Sydney rim unless adequate police protection were provided, and these games would not be played until at least a week after the unfinished game between the Millionaires and is- ianders. Surely sufficient time for the Sydney hockey fans to "cool off" if that were the sover- eign remedy. We believe the

ydney fans who are given to such acts of violence may now have learned their lesson. Their ac- tions have given. the town a lot of un-favorable publicity and they must realize the damage they have done. But if the game had been merely suspended, and resumed again that night this would sell them the idea that their actions hadn't been so serious after all. It's not new tactics in the Cape Breton city. Some years ago while Sumunerside Midgets were playing in Sydney, Benny Grady was hit with a bottle and narrowly es- caped a skull fracture.