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Conn Striving To Keep Wolverines Together For Trip To Olympic Games

Little Change In Personnel

Of Rangers

NEW YORK, Nov. it-Hockey fans of Gotham will seo little change in the personnel of New York Rangers when they take the lac against Toronto Maple leafs m their home opening of the Nat- ional Hockey League nelson hllc Nov. l4. -

Bill and Bun Cook centred by Frankie Boucher to constitute the highest scoring trio hockey has known will again form the start- ing front line. MUN-Tl! Mllfdwh. fioet wingman who hasn't missed a game in nine seasons of major league competition. and Chlng Johnson, the burly defence star who rounds out the five "originals" who have been with the clrb since the Rangers made their debut in i926, will be in them when the Rangers open hostilities.

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Along with this durable array, which led the blue shirts to the scanley cup in their second year in the circuit, will be practically all of the players of last season. Some of them may not be quite as good o; they were when the Rang- ers finished third in the American division last spring, but Les Pat- rick is counting upon tho im- provement oi his reserves to off- set that.

Little Artie Somers. the colorful Winnipeg veteran with the wind- mill knee action has drawn his un- conditional release and Bill Mc- Kenzle secured last season for em- ergency duty, has been returned to Montreal Maroons. In their 911999 nlllangers secured two players

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‘Ibo buttered Johnson may have trouble lasting through the sea- pm but Ayres, one of the biggest glayara in the circuit. may DNW

lpful with the benefit of Pat- rick's coaching. Earl (Si) Baibert. the bulwark of the Ranger de- csncs last year, still is a holdout but is expected to come to terms before the season starts

Husky Harold Starr and Ott Heller, the utility player, complete (he defen lineup that'will guard

g Davey Kerr, spectacular m“ minder from Toronio._

Last year's rookies. Lynn Pat- rick, the manager's son. Bert 0on- mlly and Charlie Mason, won the right to serve as second-string front line last season and tire ex-

ted to keep on improving. Mur- sgech and Cecil Dillon, s. pair of the best back checkers in the Eague, will hook up with Butch eellng on the third line in ad- dition to doing emergency duty when the team is short handed flmrough penalties.

However, while this collection was good enough to get into the Stanley Cup semi-finals last sca- son Manager Patrick declares he will not stand pat with this team unless it delivers from the outset. Dirrlng the last three seasons the Ranger head has been handicap-

by lack of a nearby farm club.

is deficiency in modern hockey

ways has been corrected by the

aoqrllsition of the Philadelphia

Ramblers of the Canadian-Ameri- nan circuit.

‘Patrick's Winnipeg , hockey school produced the nucleus of o Can-Am outfit that promises furnish him with rich material should the Ranger veterans falter. ‘As a matter of fact Gotham crit- ics are already predicting Neil and Mao Colvillc of Edmonton and Alex Shibicky of Winnipfifl. who will assume the number one snip- plng duties for the Ramblers will appear in Ranger uniforms long

-- before the season winds up. Phil

Watson, former sinr with Mbnt- real Royals. Joe Cooper, Winni- peg, Bobby Kirk of Vancouver and Babe Pratt of Kenora, are also possibilities for quick advancement should they continue their spark- ling pro-season for-m.

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At Forum. tonight, Thisrule will be rigidly onforcgd,

hers of the A‘lsn Cup team to Join.

Vlolverfncs, Allen Cup

(C.P. By Guardian's Special Wire) HALIFAX, Nov. d-Msnager Jack Connhstflltryingtoholdhiswol- Wrlms Wmfither but at tho best he willhaveonlysshedowotthosl- lan Cup pack slated to zopressnt Canada. in tho Olympic Games.

Since tho loos of his coach and two of his lnarteot forwards. two other players have refused to take their plscos on the team, it was learned tcnight.

Harassed by financial difficulties of the club as well, Conn was said to be determined to start tbs Mari- time Hockey league with as many regulars as available and wait for the prodigals to return.

Following a series of weekend conferences. he announced last night that he would mak¢ a defin- ite statement within 24 hours xe- garding "the fate of the Allan Cup holders," but he was out of the city

and no statement was forthcoming.

Coach "Red" Stuart, who piloted tho Wolveyines to the champion- ship last winter, gave up his post to tsko charge of the Sudbury Wolves, and two of the first-string forwards hit the professional trail.

already with Detroit Olympics, and sensational Owen Lennon left yes- terday to 10in London Tecumsehs in the International league.

Mickey MacGlasi-len, blond cen- treman, was said to be one of the two players ready to pass up the trip lo Berlin.

Should it be impossible to swing the remainder of the team info line under the Wflverines banner a. group of local sportsmen are ready to form a new club, mvfte mem-

and operate in the Maritime Hockey Ieagrle with Saint John and Cher- lottetown.

LONDON. Ont, Nov. ii — Owen Iennon. London Tsoumsehs‘ new- est hockey recruit who starred last winter on left wing for Halifax holders, reached here tonight and mport- od to Manager George Hey.

"I'd rather play hockey firm oat," the newcomer said.

"We'll try to sso that you do both.’ was Ray's smiling comeback.

Lennon, who has not been on skates this season, will have his first drill with the Tocs tomorrow.

Nurmi Through, To Take Over Co a ch i ng Job

HELBINGPOBS, Finland, Nov. e-Pasvo Nurrnl, at tho age of 3B. with nine world records to his credit, has had his last race, and this tints, it is claimed, his spiked shoes are being hung up for good.

Itwasafunnyraco, araccthst made 9,000 spectators laugh and as such a strange end to the ath- leeic carter of s man who has sl- ways taken his running seriously.

His opponents, in a SOHO-metre race. were picked for civic import- mce rather than ability to run, in- eluding theHelsingforvpoiioecom- missioner, members of parliament, bankers, opera singers, and so forth. Each of his opponents ran 200 metres each.

But Nurml, adapting his oaco to that of his different competi- tors took it all very seriously-

The proceeds of the race, about $2,000 went to the Finnish Olym- pic fund, and _Nurmi himself will now devote a good share of his time to coaching the runners who will reprwent Finland at Berlin next year.

When it was all over. with the crowd clamoring for a speech, the Flying Finn walked slowly and carefully to his dressing room. without the slightest change of expression

He hos-been out of serious oom- petition since his suspension in 103i by the Finnish Athletic As- sociation for alleaadly brookina’ certain rulq as to amateur status. Various efforts have been mode to secure his tstement. without success, snd Nurrni himself is said to be still embittered about the ruling which prevented him from

, " in tho 1992 Olympic Gama at loo Angeleo.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. ii. — His skull fractured and tho right ride of his face severely locus-ted, Lyle Judy, brilliant rookie infielder of St. Louis Cardinals, lay in a hospital

base steaiinl -i'ecord, making l0’! thefts lost your with the Spring- field. Mo, club. was injured early today when his automobile crushed

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ZAmerks Off T0 Chicago For Opener

(G. P. By Guardian's Special Wire)

OBHAWA, Ont., Nov. 5-—New York Americans 1m hero tonight for Qlioago where they will open the National Hockey league season 11111111111: nisht azainst the Black Hawks. Dede Klein, right winger, whosak-ncewasinluredinanes- hibltion some last nisht at Hamil- ton. did not make the trip,

Prod Bciltflfib. former Calmry amateur. who had been farmed out to the Rochester Red Wings of the International League, was recalled and will play in the open- er for Americans. Other members 0! the squad were in fine condition for the campaign. Mamger ma Dutton announced.

The players who left for Chicago M's Roy Worters, goal; Duttcn, A1 Milfliy. B111 Brydge and Joe Jer- Wl. defence; Nels Stewart, Carl V088 and Art Chapman, centre; 3618686. Lorne Carr and Harry Oliver. right wing; Sweeney Sohriner, Harold Cotton and Tom- my Anderson, loft wing, and Happy Emma, utility.

Sclbcrt Holdout

KITCHINER, Ont., Nov. ii-Earl Bfliberi. ‘ " dufencemsn of the New York Rangers hockey team, has no idea if he will be playing this season. He has declined to report for duty until differences over his salary contract have been Biilusled.

Seibert’; case was recently m- ferred to Frank Calder. President of the National Hockey League, but “Si" said today he had not heard from him.

Like last season, when he was unable to coma to terms with the club until the eve of opening 1958“? P1117. Beiberl has been work- ing out here to keep in shape,

Gill Goes To St, Louis Flyers From Leafs

(C. P. by Guardian's Special Wire)

GALT, Ont., Nov. 5-3111 Gill. big defenceman, and Fido Purpur. tiny right wing, have been ob- tained from Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League and will report for duty with the St. Louis Flyers of the American H Association tomorrow. Charles Daniels, Flyer's business manager, reported today on his return from Toronto.

Gill, star of Moncton Hawks when they were amateur hockey champions of Canada, turned pro- fessional lest year with the Syra- cuse Btars of the International Hockey League. Purpur came from the west to join the St. Louis Eagles last year and was acquired by Toronto from the National Hockey League when the league took over the St. Louis Club when it ceased operations.

TORONTO. 5—(C.P.)-—

Conny Smythe, Manager of Tor- onto Maple Ieafs of the National Hockey League, today confirmed- releasc of Bill Gill. defenceman, and Fido Purpur, diminutive right wing, to St. Louis Flyers of the American Hockey Association. The deal went through today after a conference between Ienf officials and business manager Charles Daniels of the Flyers. Both Gill and Purpur were sold outright by Maple Leafs, head- quarters announced. Smythe stated he was in the market for a left winger to replace "Nucker“ Irvine, former Moncton Hawks star, who broke his wrist in last night's fray here. Irvine was slated to play with Syracuse. the leafs farm club.

TORONTO, Nov. 5—Injuries struck alt the Toronto Maple leafs and Syracuse Stars as they brush- ed through an ice workout today in preparation for the opening‘ Oi tho National and International Hockey Ileaguu.

Nucker Irvine. formerly of Mono- ton Hawks and slated for a berth with the Stars, has a broken bono

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(C. g. By Guardian's Special Wire)

TORONTO, Nov. 5. — There was no chance of the Toronto hfaple leafs‘ famous "Kid" lino being shaken-up for the National Hockey League opener with the New York Americans here Sat-ilrdsy unless Harvey Jackson fails to sign his contract, Manager Conny Smythu announced tonight.

The high-scoring string of Joe Primeau. Charlie Conacher and Jackson was not impressive in the exhibition game here last night but; 901ml’ flki-Ires that when the boys iumP into league competition they will palok all the scoring punch they did last winter and perhaps more,

In Art Jackson, brother of the team's only hold-out, "Red" Metz and “Pep” Kelly, Smythe figures he has the most valuable “ilnd" _.ln hockey since the original “kid" line Jumped to the Leafs from junior COmPB-HY- He has high hopes that the youngsters who played a big D941 in bristling the Dominion Jun- 1131's ‘title to Toronto St. Mldiaefs in

will help bring the Sta le Cu

hers this winter. n y p I Bill Thorns, Frank Finnigan and Buzz" Boll will form a third at. tacking line and Conny point; 1,0 the scoring ability this trio has de. monstrated throughout the training grind.

While the Leafs started their daiy workouts at the Muple Lea; Gardens. the Stars, Leafs‘ fann £65m. Prepared to leave for Syra- cuse to start their International League season. Smythe said he was much impressed by the showing of Reg- Hamilton, burly young da- fenceman with the Stars and Jack Shili, aggressive left winger. Ho predicted both players would soon be wearing Leaf livery if they m“. tinned to show their present form.

When the Stars leave Toronto, they will be minus big Bill Gill, de- fenccman. and Fido Purpur, for- ward who came to the Leafs by the distribution of St. Louis Eagles Players. Both were sold outright today to tho at. Louis Flyers of the American Association.

5myths announced ha was in the market for a left winger to replace "Nucker" Irvine. former Moncton Hawks star. who broke his wrist m last night's fray hers.

in his wrist and is out indefinitely. Irvine injured the wrist in a charity game here last. night and

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Nomads Vs S.D. U. This A f t e rn o o n

Thwarted from taking the field by the incleme of the weather Saturday last the Nomads and Saint Dunstarfs football teams propose to play the second of their best three out of five serlvs for the island championship at the C. A. A. grounds this afternoon nt 330.

The collegians on their showing in the opening game when they trounced the city representatives 13-0 are heavy favorites to take the series in

expected the Nomads will field a strong team in an endeavour to turn the tide.

MacKenzie fOut Of Hockey For Winter

WINTIPEG, Nov. 5—P0ssibi‘=ity appeared today that Bill Muc- Konzie, Montreal Muroons forward would spend a winter out of the hockey wars.

Tommy German, manager of the world champion National Hoc- key League Club said ho inioncled farming out MncK-cnzic to Springfield Indians of Canadian American League but MacKonzic refused to go.