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Abegweits Are Beaten 6-1 In Opening Encounter For

1V.B. -P.E.I. Hockey Title

Jackie Kezitiiigfs sniuoih-ivorkiiig Saint John Beavers, displaying s. 1g JilJUk and taking full advantage or every opening last, sli'.ilij.;lL‘~l|ul(l (ill the New Brunswick-PJEJ. hockey crown _ _ _ victory over the Abegweits at the luruni ldwl l\l.;lll to t-ntrry u lug im- coal lead iiilo the second game of the \i'l'i\.\ in be {ll.‘._\l‘ll .11 Saint John on l-‘riduy night.

'i'.¢...i.t; .i J-i lcuii ill flit’ Uptiiiltj,‘ ptrlod increasing it to 3-1 during the inulille c.iniu_ the Visiting squad came through with three additional eounii-r» iii the linzil session as Abliles sent every man up in n vain and futile cliuri, l0 cut tluun liie i-ver-inerciisiiig Beavers lead. Time after time the Ablnes stormed into opposing territory but Giggcy Beavers sen- Abbies were erratic in their marks-

sniuntli p. Iiiglit loo as they >l 1.~tl to a clear-cut 13-1

salioiiul guiilie iviis tuo gooii or the Ill;\ll.\ill|).

owr 11.110 fans saw the Beavers‘

pile up lllcll‘ commanding lend in a game that ftiileci to p cuce the 5. ma fust action thzit nmrkcd the fiioricttiii-imbics series. Beavers ' czitk and wuit

method iron; ‘out

and away from the locals attack i0 race right !h‘on top of Auld Ind give the young net janitor not l chance on drives that picked the linen spots. But although beaten |:x limes (luring tiie tussle Auld

1.. ies ivithtitit number he broke up tvxo and three mzin ntliiCiis right rt his doorstep and Beavers had lo work mighty hard for the hnif Pvrn counters they poured in be. incl him. (i ,

i (‘.111 led the v1.4.1 shzii motors each potting two goals \\ the other two

twin: scar-ed bv Butler and Nesbitt. 9V1. hsrd-ivorklng Abbie defence- mi

shot the lone Churlovctown

lJPfl “if! Girtizcv a. minute if from the end of the l‘»"1."=! ziPcr the Bearers had 11D a 2-0 lciid.

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‘like Early Lead

Beavers Yin-lied into a two gozil lend in the first P ht minutes o; t: ":1

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side of the Abbie net. Twice more Beavers madie Aulrj gtve as Abbies ,were slow in clearing inside their bluelinc. Whitlock and McDonald on ltwo passing attacks were wide by inches as they skated into close ‘quarters. It was Still slow as Beav- ers battling inside the Abbles‘ line secured a. loose puck. Cituslneau recovered possession twice and on the last time he skated right in on top of Auld to give the Abbie janitor little chance. Right after the score and with Squarebriggs drilling B. drive past the corner, Adzims was chased for holding but the advantage in man power proved a boomerang, Giggey made a sensational save off Whitlock and as the puck rolled to the center zone Butler outsknted his opponents to co right: in, pick the corner clenri as a whistle and give the visitors a 2-0 lead.

Abbies pressed back detaiminedly to keep the Beavers bottled up but erratic shooting- Squarebriggs shot over the net when in all alone -plus Giggey’; net-tninding stopped them cold.

“l3_uck" Whitlock was chased but Abbie; held off dangerous attacks by the St. John team until he re- turned. Croleau was banished for elbowing but still the locals couldn't

‘THE CHAR Lorrizrovgiy K GUARDIAN

iKoyals In 6-6 Ti

Abbies chances of entering the nectt round oi iiie ivfuritime senior plsydoivns look very shin wday as a. result of the Saint John Beavers 6-1 victor); over them last night. They will IllIVG to snow a miracu- lous YCHllctil cf lorin if they nope to advance ziiuiig the phiydowu trail and from this angle ue just cant see how ‘they can do it,

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Beavers were very definitely the better team lust night. Once they had gamed the Lljlpzl‘ hand they were masters of any situations that arose, as, laying back for the breaks they displayed smooth pass- ing attacks that earned them their big margin of victory.

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And there was little the locals could do about it. It LS true that they did miss enough chances t0 win two ordinary games but in the filial analysis it wasifl; their

. nouriced today by promoter Mike

'Greco,,Shai1s To Fight March 26

NEW YORK, March 3—(AP)— A return fight betweei Pte. Johnny Greco of the Canadian Army and Cleo Shans of Los Angeies was au-

Jacobs for March 26 in Madison Square Garden.

The Mcntrealer outpointed Shana in a IO-rounder last week. The re- turn bout, also will be at 10 rounds with a portion of the proceeds R0- ing for the purchase of athletic equipment for the Canadian Army. Greco will contribute his entire purse, minus expenses, to the fund.

Surprised Foxx To Retire

CHICAGO. March 3 —- AP) '- Jlmmy Gallagher. general manager of the Chicago Cubs. said he WM surprised to hear that. Jimmy now a salesman for a NEW Y0!‘ 0 firm, has indicated nu retirement from baseball,

In Boston today the Valerian baseman, who came to tte eason from Boston Red Sox 1111:“ 5 and spent. most, of the t

night. They failed to live up to the. form they (us-played against M0iic- ton Marooiis uiicl at no time show-

t)? the speed that they are ctipablc > 0 .

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But at their best i; is doubtful if they could take the measure of the Saint John team. Last night the Beavers outplayed and outskat-

click. He hadl just returned to the i-ce when Adams drew his second penalty and this time the Abbies connected, Levi picking the corner on a hard gliding shot to make it 2-1. As the period ended Abbies were buzzing all around the St. Joltm cage but Glggey held them ou . ‘Beavers held s big edge in the ..fii'sl: five minutes of the second Period u Auld came through with three great saves. Squarebriggs was S-Wptped Giggav again and as the Abbles came to life they held the Beavers penned in but they $00115“ Set the disc over that last redbltiineihln the latter half of the I?" 8 D866 stepped u and "both goalies had to be gogd as attackers skated right in.

'i"he fifteen mark had been p355. ed before the were changed. Abbics, led by Levi, were gauging incess- flmly when Beavers broke aivny. Butler skated in over the Abbie hoe before passing to Garey, the litter‘ missed on his first chance but rrnthered in the loose disc to beat Auld iifter the youngster had mode a spectacular stive.

Buck" WhitlOCk and Keating were sent to the box for roughing but both teams played it safe until the offenders returned to play. Hero" the Period ended Beavers broke 5W3? fFOm another gang ntta-ck with Caiislneau racing to the Abbie Boiilmouth but Auld pulled off another sensational stop to tum back the threat,

Abbies were missing chance; galore and four times during the period with Glssey at their mercy they either missed the net or shot over the top of it.

Three Goals in Third

Seeking to overcome the Beavers two goal lead and build up one of their own for the second game the Abbics cnme out to start a wither- ing attack right from the first second of the final session. Thqv buzzed around Giggey in the St. John cage like hornets but still they could not drive the rubber home. Three times in a row Sflunrc-‘vriizgs shot. the mick D5131 corn nets as Pud Whitlock and Cudmoi-e were shooting over the inn. As far as territory went it was

ulliklhfbil A“bier but the St. John team.

ifiirltmuanl’ guliuiul! back. four

‘ l e< race no e osers de.

fience znne on three man gflagkg

+nnlv tn have Aulri perform cengag-

Qqlifiiiy its hc oiitguessed his at-

‘ uckers from five feet out. one time

‘Hiding out ten feet to intercept n wuss.

‘~ still prcssinc. with square- brlags, Cudmore. Pud Whitlock vetting in the most effective work._ {iblzlies tstivy‘ Brgaiiers go into a 4-1

iPfi ate sf way mark its

LButlcr broke into the clear at

mantra ice. Chased by two Abbie players over the bl-ue line he shot

i l’°él°3°i.”““i ‘" ‘l‘"°.’.“l“’ ill.’ as i. o nwngcr ca urlw

R rising shot that nestled in the

top corner of the net. Still fighting

desperately but unable to bent

bounced off an Abbie player and _'nt0 the cage with Ciiusineiiu get- tlnv. credit for the counter. Tempers flared as Whftloclr and Crcteriu tangled near the Saint John cage and after the two com- batants were separated they were “nth given major penalties. Beavers were still being kept on the defensive by the never ending Abbie offensive but. a minute and ‘ti-n seqmds before the bell they shot goal number six m: veteran Jackie Keatlng broke out alone; he skated over the Abbie line before placing ii cuss on Nesbittis stick and the latter made no mistake as he beat the Abbie goalie cleanly. Lineupam. Saint John: Goal, Glggey; De- fence, Crotenu, Adams; Forwards, this “ma; 15¢,

l __. . .. . Giggcy when they weren't missing.-

the net Aibbicg saw Bcuvcrs getjlqesbnt’ Keuughan’ Keatlng’ a gift goal at 12.30 as the puck‘

ed them all the way and richly dc- served their vicnoigv and should advance easily to the next round of the playdowns.

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Abbies never gave up. They are Just as game a team as ever repre- sented the City and last night they were battling right to the final whistle. But it. was a. lost cause. When they did have scoring chan- ces they either muffed them or Glggey was too good while the vis- itors were doing theh exact oppo- site and making their chances pay when Aiild ivns not. rising to goal- tciiding heights. I O O

the puck was inside their own de- fending zone. Failure to mark their man cost them at, lezist two goals while the Beavers ivitli their goal in danger packed Around the Iroiit of the net so close that. it would be difficult to drive a. peanut through. ' .

While the Abbies were absorbing their defeat. Walter Lwalors Juii- ior Royals were staying very much in the rtuiniiig for the Junior title. Playing lit St. Joseph's, N.B., last night they held the New Brunswick champions to a G-all draw in the opening clash of the two game series to make their chances look rosy with the final game schedul- ed for the Forum hcre on Tuesday night. . ' .

Royals had to gain their draw verdict. the hard way. In the iirsi period they saw their opponents outscore them 3-1 but gaining mo- mentum as the game continued they knotted the count at i-all in the middle frame mid then held the Monctoniuiis even in the third period. . ' _

Coach Lawlor has had great suc- ce§ with the juniors ever since he took over the reins. He ls starting his fifth year this season and in the four preceding ones has brought home three Maritime titles all in n row, Now still on even terms his Royals have a. great chance of once more advancing to the final for the Maritime crown.

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Despite a forced postponement everything was in readiness last night for the stzigiiig- 01-»- bill! inter-service boxing meet slated for the SIJOPUTLJ,‘ Club bct-ivecn fight-

N avy.

trained to thi- minute one of the most sensational rind

ords for a ring attraction here.

performance the lzids staged on the occasion of the first tournament of this kind. Added experience, better condition and more enthusiasm amoni: the participants seems to be the reason for this attitude.

Charlottetown: Goal, Auld? De- fence. Levi, McAdam, P. McDonald; Forwards, B. Whitlock, Blanchard, B. McDonald, P. Whitlock, W. curlcnore, Squarebrlggs.

Referees, Don Sharpe, Tarkey

Whitlock.

' SUMMARY First Period L-alnt John, Cnuslneau 4A0. 2-Saint John. Butler 8.17 3~Cllfifl0tiCifi\'ilI, Levi 18.32 Penaltlcs- Adam (2) Whltlock,

Croteiiu. Second Period

Pennllies- Blanchard, Resting. Tlilril Period

6-Saint John, Cnuslncau 12.30

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ers from the Air Force, Army and

With all the haters partaking thrilling nights of "sock“ ever to take pliwc ln a local ring is expected to be

dished up to a record crowd that should break all attendance rec-

Sports officer's (-11 the three ser- vice briinchcs are curtain that to- night's card will outstrip even the

4—Snlnt John, Garey (Butler) 15.50

5—Siiint John, Garey (Butler) 10.2! 7fi€~é1liit John, Nesbitt (Keatlng)

1 .10 Pena1tics~ Whltlook (mater). OMB is other! .

_ id "I' about glmilichiiitiingaiigiieéwlaand 1%‘ W“ sbup while ‘I have a 800d -i°b"'

' ion we can 5W6 °“ thilsnmtaglesxlinthzit if the béiriiis ‘if: night are any mm" ma“ stand tous ones then the fansfltliiiizfn" that ivill witness B. night of s t Erhere they will not, easily forsc - e were wperb exhibitions of COUTBB - stamina and afmrismflnshlp “dun! last meeting of the fiZhW-YS a“ __ they exceed that perf0rim§i€e8és_ well, it. will be well worth W ing.

O O O But the program will live up t0 all advance notices. The sercvlig: boy5 never Dull Buy D11 m whether on the field of battle 0i’

total-goal series will be played st Charlottetown Tuesda. will meet. the Nova tic. title- holders for the Maritime junior championship.

unit File Royals, holders of the Maritime junior hockey champ- ionship for three years, overcame an early Monctori two-goal lead with a spirited rally in the second perl0d and then matched goals with the Volcanoes in the final sesslomw even the count.

condition and weak spots on the defence. were sparked throughout the game by the sensational net- mindlng of Wilfred Boriler. The Moncton goalie turned back several Charlottetown attacks which were labelled for sure goals.

. er; Defence. A. Cormter, B. Robinson, F. Stone; Forwards, H. Cormier, B. Ferguson. A. Gsudet, J. Arsenault, l. Steeves, R. Carter.

more; Defence, B. Hodgson, M. Beck, C. MacDougnll; Forwards, C. Jackson, H. Gregory, C. Nicolle, D. Bagnall, G. t

L. Jay. Charlottetown.

on. H. Cormier) 5.00

uiietic encounters. They 131W! B“ ‘from start to finish and in addli mo“ to provjdmg 13,115 with rest scraps they are also hclvm! 01;! a worthy cause in contributing n to small manner to the Kinsmen

Abbies also were very loose Wlllilll-“Mllli for Britain Fund."

u c‘ nd of Kinsmen phéirrldrititilljibesilifsxatliinatied out due t0 eniismients in the various forces. are also deserving of loads of cre- rm for their efforts in this 68g;- paign. Since the mcebtlvn 0f e3 fund the local club has Obtiififn _ splendid sums to Aid the B“ e1‘ ‘mg British children; they spare n0 .pa1ns and wnlght the Dllblll! can show their appreciation by attend- jug mjhe same large numbers as they did on the occasion of the first show.

"Bucko" Trainer, that weaving. darting right wins player who W“. so prominent when P11114118 he"? with the champion Junior Rnya 15 making a success of his new Mid far more dangerous game in far-off England these days, word received here states.

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Overseas tiince i940 hockey lens will learn wit-h genuine pleasure of Buckds recent. romotion to the rank of sergean. He is on Radio Location wrok at present and is pending the same untlring energies w it. as he did when Purina hoc- key here. r

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He doesn't gel, much chance to play hockey due to his duties but nevertheless he has 95111011199941 in a few games and in each and every performance he has shown English fans the same fast skating. bril- liant stlckhnndling effort-s that he

oft times displayed here. "ITPTWWT. i -

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coll ory) 8.55

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lent) 4.45

lant.) 7.55

NEW 1.; William (Fiddler) McGee, veteran rlghthanded pitcher, today notified New York Giants he will be unable to play-baseball this year due in the necessity of working his farm at. Hardin. Ill. McGee is the 14th mem- ber of the Giants lost to the war effort.

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Island Junior Champions Come From Behind With Outbarst In Second Period

ST. JOSEPH. N.B.. Mlmh 3*-

. (OH-Moncton Volcanoes and

Charlottetown Royals battled tn l 6-6 draw at the University rink to- night in the first round of th New Brunswick-Prince Edward Island junior hockey plsydowns.

Second game of the two-game, Wiimcr_

Playing for the first time u a

The Volcanoes, showing lack of

Lineups; ~ Moncton - Goal, W 5on1

Charlottetown - Goal, I. Oud-

Jones, C. Gsllsn. Referees - l-f. Wall, Moncton;

SUMMARY

First Period i. Moncton, A. Gaudet (Fergus- 2. Moncton. Ferguson, 9.46 3. Charlottetown, Jackson, 18.50 fésMoncton, H. Cormier (Gwudc ‘lflwnalties _ Robinson, MacDon- a .

Second Period b. Charlottetown, Jackson (Ni-

e) 8.00 6. Charlottetown, Nicolle (Greg-

'7. Moncton, Gander. 12.15 n. charlotteffivg, Jackson (Greg- Peneltles - Coi-mier. Third Period 9. Mcncton, A. Grnlct 2.00 i0. Charlottetown, Jones, (Gal-

11. Monctmi, Carter 7.32 12. Charlottetown. Bagnsll (Gal-

Penalt-ies - Carter. Robinson. -

Fiddler McGee Lost To Giants

YORK, March 8—-(AP)—

Remember When

(By The Claudius Press) If you're old enough-the Wfllinl-

Rink Winners Junior Trophy

Going through their schedule of matches without a defeat Willard MacDonald's junior rink last. night captured the Georgia Le curling trophy as their fourth straight resting H. Altkirisonb four i0 to in a match that produced good curling in each and every end. The MacDonald rink took an early lead and were never beaded although right upd to the fins! end

pulling the match out of the fin. Members of the junior chums;

stone; CL. Jay, second atone; 0.1L‘. Ohanrplon, mate and Will id, skip

Om match wu played Seutner ‘Proph ooh

14-12 win over J In Keefe Trophy BB8"

encounter while p rt, in his second match through wi

his and victory ls hp sent. J. J. page; rink down to m 11-1 de- Tfllplly manic- ‘llodsy V811 be nu c n; two

MAIECH 4, 1943

M-

vers Take Five- Goal Lead

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T0 HEART'S CONTENT Skate Tonight

TllE FlillllM .

Freetown llpsct Middleton 3-2

Down two games, and fllhting with their backs to the w the Freetown Maple Leafs turns the tables on Middleton Bombers on Monday night, in winning the third game of the south snore Finals. by a close 3-2 score.

Upward: of five hundred < fans lined the promenade, and cheered LhrJIIISGli/EB hoarse. as the teams waged sixty minutes of the fastest and moat thrilling hpgfey ever wit.-

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Freetown were never headed dur- ing the encounter. ut Middleton drew oven on two occasions, before the Leafs posted the winner.

loose pii to put the Leafs ahead. Muttart, stick-handling wizard of the Bombers, tied it up in the first part of the second. on one of s ctacular solo efforts. However. a Iieiifs regained tho lead before the period ended, when Simmons picked the top corner of the net on ii pass from stavert. Soon after the final session opened, Muttart roar- cd through the whole Freetown team and flashed the red 118M. Mid dead locked the score st two all. A few minutes before the final . suvcrt broke from his defence position and passed to Simmons, who crossed the Middleton blue line