'R'ED WINGS HAVE NEW COACH

DETROIT-—Sid Abel (left), a day, Jan. 2, after he succeeded Detroit Red Wing player from Jimmy 1938 to 1952, inspects the ice at Wings’ coach for the last 31/2 Olympia Stadium here on Thurs-. years.

Skinner (right), the

Skinner resigned on ad-

. Down THE

‘ BACK STRETCH

One of the best pacers that ever came to the Maritimes, and a great sire of speed-Abner T. Glegg. p, 3, 2.04 1-2-has passed on. Hie was sired by Jim Abbe, 3. 2.09 1-2, and his dam was Black Cindy, by Napoleon Direct,’

= p, 1.59 3-4. and was bred by

Tolley Farm, Columbia, Tennes- see. His last owner was Myron

“MacArthur, Kensington, P. E. 1., who was very fond of Clegg horse and gave him the best of care in his declining years. He was in his 27th year, being foaled in 1931. . _

He made his first start on the race tracks as a three-year-old, and won at Langhorn, Pa., in 2.13; and at Sturbridge, Mass., he was 1-2-1 in 2.08 3-4, 2.08 1-2 and 2.10. He ended the season with a record of 2.04 1-2. In 1935, he made seven starts and was five times first, with his fastest mile at Sturbridge, Mass.-2.06 1-4.. At Harrington, Delware, he was 7-1-

1 with thevmiddle heat in 2.06 1-2; ‘

among the starters in that race was J ane Azoff, 1.59 1-2, that later came to this province.

TO STUD

At Charlottetown, August 20, 1935, he was 1-1-1, times 2.10, 2.09 1-2 and 2.12 1-2; he was then owned by Frank Adams of Hali- fax. And at ‘St. Stephen on Aug- ust 30, he was also a straight- heat winner. After his racing career was over, ‘he was retired to the stud, and in the Grade Table of sire we find him credit- ed with two trotters and sixty pacers, and he is also credited with two sires. and is the sire of the dams of eleven pacers.

His fastest performer is the noted race mare Jerry’: Night- mare, 2.06, and he is the sire of the dams of Ann McGee, 3, 2.17 1-5: G. Ann C., p, 2.11 3-5; Jolley* Lad 2.08 2-5; McGee Volo, 2.06 1-5; and WMX, 2.11 2-5.

At the Charlottetown meeting of August 20, 1935, where Abner T. Clegg was a winner, the 2.12 Class was won by the speedy little mare, Betty S., that‘ had been brought to the Maritimes from Ohio‘ by Alexander and Lawson of Saint John. She won all three heats with Marjorie M. 2-3-3, Heatherbell 3-2-2 and three other starters, time 2.09 2.10% and 2.09. The Two-Year-Old Trot and Pace was won by Hi-Sox with 1-1-3. Guy’ Ann 3-2-1, Miss Victoria 2-3-2, five other starters, times 2.08%, 2.08 3/; and .2.12 1-4. winning owner George F. Mac- Dowell, Summerside, P.E.I. The free-for-all Trot and Pace was won by Tollgate with 1-1-1, Der- mat 2-2-4, The Great Guy 4-4-2, Marjorie M. 3-3-5, Calumet Brow- nie 6-5-3, _Sampson Hal 5-6-dr, times 2.08% 2.08% and 2.12 1-4. Tollgate was driven by I-l.M. Sweeney. Bridgewater. N.S.; he was owned jointly by Sweeney and Verge, . Bridgewater.

ON DELIVERY ~

Tollgate had a most interesting career. When he was a four-year- old he was used in a light delivery wagon, and nobody supposed he had any speed. at least not suf- ficient to warrant training. But‘ one day he took fright and show- ed such a burst of speed that the driver told his boss that he should give him a few brushes on the race track.

After being handed over to_a local trainer for a couple of months, he showed so much class that he was entered at anearby

lra.c_k and won easily in 2.20. After that he was sold for a long price and was entered in the big Stakes on the Grand Circuit where he met some of the fastest pacers in the world, and won from them, taking a record of 2.00 1-4, and at

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the end of his Grand Circuit rac- ing he was credited with winnings of over $23,000, when purses were not at all comparable to what they are today. He was con- sidered as thegreatest “rags to riches” harnéss horse in history. CHIPS DIRECT - - We have an inquiry from Billy Connick, Baddeck, Nova Scotia,

in gelding, named Chips Direct. Billy says that the gelding was foaled and raised on P. E. 1., and is by Playdale, out of a Direct-

information on Chips-Lirect, Billy Connick would be g y pleased to have it. ‘ /VJ . ”

Lawrence B. Sheppard, presi- dent of the United States Trotting Association, has announced that he will not be a candidate for re- election when his present term expiresin March. He said reasons of health and pressure of business prompted the decision, which was not unexpected. '

Mr. Sheppard, who is 60 years old, and a resident of Hanover, Pa., has been president of the USTA since 1950, and a director of the organization since it -was’ founded in 1938. Mr. Sheppard is the proprietor of Hanover Shoe

‘Stores, which manufactures shoes

and have retail stores throughout the United States, and is also the owner of Hanover Shoe Farm, which is the largest breeding farm for trotters and pacers in the world, and annually produces many of the fastesbperformers, and usually the highest priced at auction.

Knowing Mr. Sheppard and the tremendous burden he. carries, we can readily realize why his wife and family, and also his physician, desire that he cut down on his activities. He is really a wonderful man, and his contribution to harness horse activities has largely been the means of raising the trotting and pacing sport to its present popu- larity. ' .\

LEAVING P._E. I.

The many friends of J. Leo Praught will regret to learn that he is leaving this province,-, and in future will reside in California where he has immediate re- latives. Leo“ disposed of his three farms very easily, because -they had always been given proper care and fertilization, and were thus highly productive.

He_ will be missed in harness horse circles, as he was an ardent fan and also raised some of the best pacers of years ago, one of which was a large winner on Quebec racetracks-Nancy Bud- long, 2.12 1-4. Ieo was also the proprietor of Riverside Raceway, where a race meeting was held every September, and drew capa- city attendances. The last race held there wis in 1956.

We hope that he will like his now surroundings, and no doubt will attend the races at Hollywood Park, Inglewood, California, and we will be looking forward from Leo on his impressions of racing out there.

BACK HOME

We had a visit from Fenton MacKay, son of Winston MacKay, 297 Fitzroy Street. He has been away from home for mo? than two years, part of which e was attached to the stable of Arm- strong Bros., Brampton, Oontario, who have owned some of the fast- est horses racing in the United States and Canada, notably Hell- copter, 2.00. .

Del Miller stable. and are among the biggest winners on the Grand Circuit. Recently he has been with Harold McKinley, one of the most notable of Canadian drivers,

and has taken care of and ‘worked

regarding an ‘11-year-old trotter,.

mare. If anyone can furnish any‘

Several of the ll0l'SE‘S are in the‘:

Abel has been a manufacturers agent and radio and TV commentator on hockey for three years.

vice of his physician.

Yankees Sign New Player

orrraorr (An) —- Tom Tresh, son of former major

St. Petersburg in early February.

First Skate In

This evening will mark the first skate of the winter in the

managers Glen Matthews Ralph Fraser.

. improvements.

Harvey Doubtful Starter Thursday

Canadians

‘Black Hawks.

Canadians Win

ski week here Tuesday.

storms.

sity engineering student

2226.8. slalom.

day night.

Will Honor Sports Figures

Gil Mcbougald of New

Photographers 21 as the sports figures."

The selectors

l-averages, knockouts scored and land purses won in selecting those considered the most co-operative (with them in their work. McDoug- lald and Basilio will be given ‘(plaques at the associations an-_ nual dinner.

lhorses for him at Woodbine in Toronto, Blue Bonnets and Rich- elieu tracks, Montreal.

He speaks very highly of the owners. drivers and grooms that [he has contacted at these tracks.

WEST INDIES OIL Oil is the principal export from

league catcher Mike Tresh, said Tues- day he has accepted a $30,000 of- ~ ferfrom New York Yankees.

Tresh, a 19-year-old freshman at Central Michigan College,.will "report to the Yankee school at

Alberion Tonight

Alberton rink and an excellent sheet of ice is promised by m

Again this year a gre‘at,dea1 of work has been done at‘ the rink such as repairs to the pro- menade, painting" and general

-The first hockey practice for the Regals was held last night

MONTREAL (Cr)-—— Montreal announced Tuesday that NHL all-star defenceman Doug Harvey is a doubtful starter Thursday here against Chicago

The clu‘b said Harvey suffered a “severe sprain” to his right ‘ankle during a workout Tuesday and may not be fit by game time.

seven of the first eight places in the opening two events of British

Arnold Midgley of Ottawa won both events run. in blinding snow-

The 22-year-old London Univer- had a time of 115.2 seconds for the two ~ runs in the alpine slalom. His time for the Roberts of Kindahar downhill race, the oldest downhill skiing race in the world, was

Jean-Marie Hottermanns of Bel- gium prevented Canada from tak- ing the top"-four places in the two events. He was second in the

Several of Britain's best skiers were unable to get to. St. Moritz -'in time for the races due to se- vere storms in Switzerland Mon-

NEW YORK (AP) ~— infielder York Yankees and middleweight chann- pion Carmen Basilio will be hon- ored by the New York Press Association Jan. “most co-operative

look past the won - and - lost records, batting

5 The Charlottetown Guar

dian, Wed, Jan, 8, 1958

NEW ‘YORK (AP) - Lew Bur- dette's pitching performance in the world series has been voted the U.S. sports "thrill of the year" for 1957 in the annual year- end poll by The Associated Press.

T e feat of the 30 - year - old rig thander, who beat the New York Yankees three times to give Milwaukee its first world cham-

Burdefle’s Pitching Voted Sports Thrill” Of The Year

pionship, drew 64 first from the Ray Robinson.

214 sports writers and sporl5cast- er: who participated in the poll.

The writers scattered their fire over several sports. They in- cluded the United States victory in world archery. Ron De1any’s last leg for Villanova in the two- mile relay at the New ‘York Ath- letic Club games and the excit- ing middleweight title fight be- tween Carmen Basilio and Sugar

Defend His Tit

NEW YORK (AP) — A hassle over Britain’s foul rule has raised some doubt about Floyd Patter- son’s plans for making a defence of his world heavyweight boxing title in London this year.

Cus D’Amato, Patterson's man-

ager, will ‘ask waiver of the foul rule before Patterson agrees to make a trip. . l “I wouldn’t want to risk the ,chance of losing the champion- ship on a low blow," said D’Am- ato. “Floyd is not a foulfighter as everyone knows, but in Eng- land you can lose the title for one blow that might stray below -the belt line. - -

“That’s the only apparent diffi- culty I can see about the British rules. I think most other prob- lems that might arise could be surmounted easily."

However, Teddy Waltham, sec- retary of the British Boxing Board of Control, said in London he is sure the board will not change its rules for Patterson.

NEW YORK (CP) —- Canadian boxing champion Yvon Durelle was stricken with ptomaine pois- oning Tuesday, forcing cancella- tion of his main-event bout Fri- day at Madison Square Garderl with Tony Anthony.

Christ’ Shaban, manager of the Canadian and B r _i-tisih mpire light - heavyweight champ, said the attack was not serious and the bout has been rescheduled. as the headliner for Friday, Jan._31.

Shaban said the burly fighter from Bale Ste. Anne, N.B., has been ordered’ by his doctors to stay in bed for a few day’s rest.

“He’s pretty» weak, bu-t the at- tack wasn’t at all serious,” Sha- ban said. “He just needs a chance to rest a bit and then work ‘him- self hack into shape. It could have been a lot worse."

Lou Meyers, who acts as Amer-' ican representative for Durelle, said the attack was caused by scallops. ~

Doctors from the International Boxing Club also examined Du- relle, and said he should be com- pletely recovered within 10 days.

The extra delay in reschedul- ing the fight will give Durelle -time to work himself_ back in shape, a promotion spokesman said. ‘

‘The Anthony fight is considered the key to Durelle's bid to chal-

lgngc ‘iampion Archie Moore. , ntho ' was defeated by Moore Seven Places by a - ‘inical knockout last Sep- , tembez. M 0 I T Z, - Switzerland Is N0_ 3 CONTENDER (Reuters) -~. Canadians Swept Durelle now is ranked the No.

2 conlcrier for. the championship behind Chuck Speiser‘. But if he lost to Anthony, his rating prob-

“ Hockey School Sta riing Soon

Staged with the cooperation of the National Hockey League and the M. H. A., the Physical Fitness Division’s Annual Hockey School for referees and coaches will take place at the Charlotte- town Hotel and the Sports Arena from Monday Jan. 13th to Wed- nesday the 15th. _

Leading N. H. L. affd M. A. H. A. figures will be on hand to at- tend the opening dinner, Monday

Curling Draw At Montague

The following in the curling schedule to take place at Monta- gue on Wednesday in the Club Trophy Competition.

7:00 P. M. .

East Ice: C. S. Stewart vs H. L. MacGregor _

West Ice: R. R. Beck vs J. A. MacLean.

9:00 P. M.

East Ice: 1. G. Phillips vs. D. Macllaren

West Ice: A. E. Sullivan vs. .1.

See Doubts Patterson‘ Will

8. DesRochcs.

]Trim'dad. most southerly of the Bmtish West Indies,

let In London

“We have had Americans de- fend their world titles here be- fore——Gus Lesnevich, Ray Robin- son and Archie Moore—-and they were all quite happy with British conditions. I see no reason why Patterson should not be the same: “WE MUST CONFORM”

“Whenever any of our boxers fight overseas they have to con- form to the rules of the cpuntry they are in. . . .” "

Informed of Waltham’s reac- tion, D‘Amato said: “I’ll take it up when I go to London. As I understand it, this is only Wal- tham’s opinion, not ‘the board’s decision.” 7

Although "D’Amaito is anxious to have Patterson defend for pro- moter Harry Leven in London, the match, in spring or early summer, still is tentative. D’Am- ato' said Joe Erskine, British champion, might get the shot if he beats European champion In-

The Charlottetown Royals mov- ed to within one point , of the league-leading Amherst Ramblers by blasting them 6-2 in a rough Maritime Senior Hockey League game played at the Sports Arena last night.

Buck Whitlock and “Wee" Wil- lie Dunn paced the Charlottetown attack with each scoring a brace of goals. Cecil Dowling and Spy Ready collected singles. Gerry Boss and Hayden scored for the Ramblers.

The Victory was the second in a row for the Royals .over the Ramblers, they bested them 9-7 at Bailey Arena on aturday night. RAMBLERS LEAD

The visiting Ramblers jumped into the lead half-way through the first period_ with Gerry Boss doing the honors Boss came down witlr the puck and pushed it through the defence and went in all alone on Frankie Roper to fool him from close-in.

Cecil Dowling got that one back for the Royals five minutes

Fight-Spatier

ROYALS EXPLODE ‘

The Royals exploded early in the second period to forge ahead- Buck Whitlock combined with Cecil Dowling and Alan MacLeod to put the Royals into the lead after only three and a half minu- tes of play. Whitlock again found his mark 18 seconds later, this time with help from Allie Carver and Sterling MacLure.

The Royals kept on pressing but no more scoring was registered until near the last of the period when Willie Dunn put the Royals three goals up.

RAMBLERS LEAVE

During the second stanza, the Ramblers staged a walkout. The Royals were playing a man short at the time, Hayden was given a penalty for cross-checking and Lou Kiley protested the call. Kiley then directed the team to retreat to the dressing room and sit out the game. After about ten minutes had passed the Ram- blgrs finally came out of the dres- sing room only to be greeted by

later pn a solo effort.

a chorus of boos and cat-calls.

League To Be

The president of the Prince Ed- ward Island Amateur Basketball Association, Flying Officer D. H. Hepburn, of the R. C. A. F. Sta- tion Summerside, announced last week that steps are being taken to form a P. E. 1. high school basketball league.

Mr. W. LePage, the Association Secretary is currently distributing registration forms; rule books; players handbooks and other in- formation to all the high schools in P. E. I. .

In order that the junior league be organized as soon as possible the P..E. I. A. B. A. president‘ has requested that any schools that have not been con cted yet,

ggmar Johansson, in Sweden Feb. 14.

D ably would drop. Durelle, a rugged, punishing fighter, held Anthony to a draw in Detroit_ before Anthony met Moore. Some observers thought, Durelle should have been given the verdict. .\ Durelle is undefeated in his last

Curling ‘Draw.

The following is the curling draw for Wednesday night _ in the Vice Presidents Competition. Skips are reminded to notify team members. ‘ 7 RM. SECTION “B”

Ice 1 ——E. Gilles-pie, V. Rodd, J. Beaton, J, Johnstonvs. D. George, J . Boomhower, R. Manning, Roy Campbell,

Ice 2. E. Wood. K. Myers, M. Waddell, 13. Cox vs.‘ G. Bennett. J, Gorrill, R. Carr. R. Vessey.

Ice 3. Dr. ”O'Hanley, P. Sim- mons, J. McKenna, A. Morrison vs. Gil Henry, H. Douglas, Art Carruthers, D. MacPhail.

Ice 4 E. MacLeod’. D. Shaw. W. Scantlebury, Geo. Ives vs. H. Dobson, J .» S. Taylor, C. Pra- ught, J . Bowser.‘ Bye R. Parker. 8:30 PM. SECTION “A”-

Ice 1 - M. Kennedy, A. Wellner, C. Williams, B. Daley vs. B. MacDougall, K. Ready. Abe Zakem, Geo. MacLeod.

evening at 5.30 and the different instructional sessions. It is felt

surpass in numbers by previous’ attendance figures and it is anticipated that this years in- structors will do an outstanding job. ' " - I

LHOLCKEY SCORES

Ontario Senior A Belleville 2 Whitby 8 OHA-NOHA / Sault Ste. Marie 4 North~Bay 4 Western League Seattle I Winnipeg 3 Quebec-New Brunswick Senior" Rimouski 4 Amqui 4 Matane 4 Carnpbellton 4

, G. Burge, Geo. Wilson vs.

that this years‘ registration will ‘

and-wish to enter in the roposed league, contact him or the Secer-

Durelle Suffering From Poisoning, Fight Delayed

10 starts. In his last outing, he

Fla. Meeting in the main event this

Friday are middleweights Charlie (Tlssnbstone) Smith and Joe Mi- ce .

Ice 2 C. Campbell. D. Smith, vD. Bell, J. Balcorn. Dr. Kelly, L. MacPhail. '

Ice 3 H. MacLean. R. Mac- Gregor, J. Zakem, Geo. Vessey vs.

Ice 4 R. Ewing. Geo. Kaye, Don Maclntyre, J. Mahar vs. L. Blakeney, D. Matheson, Sam

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High School Basketball

Formed Soon

tary in the very near future. The aim of the Association is to promote and improve the game

of the best ways of accomplish- ing this is to encourage the play- ing of the. game in the schools.

Anyone’intere‘sted in this league should contact the following: President, P.E.I. A.B.A., F.O. D. H. Hepburn, Officer’s Mess. R. C. A. F. Station, Summerside. or Secretary, P. E. I. A. B. A., Mr. W. LePage, care of LePage Shoe Co.,

Royals Beat Ramblers In

ecl Contest

The rest of the period was 91%”-

ed rather slackly. FIGHT STARTS

The third period saw the Roy- als eager for the victory score two’ more goals by Spy Ready and Willie Dunn. to lead the Ram- fight con- nected at 6.47,'Ralph Josey was tripping. but did not protest at the time. About four minutes after he was re- leased from the sin bin be start- ed roughing with Doug Pawley of Amherst. The fight lasted for about two minutes and then the fireworks started. MacKinnon of