tt Community support the key to Little success One of the main reasons for the success of and the flour ishing of the LitUe NHL in Georgetown was the support given the organisation by the community of Georgetown Del Apps Beaumont played far the New York Americans in the leagues first year Del was years old when the league was formed and he and his mates were Glen Williams lads The Utile NHL represented Dcls first sojourn into organized hockey and he still can recall the feeling It generated amongst boys It was the greatest thing that had ever happened to us he said We felt on top of the Sure we were the little version of the NHL bui when they gave us those sweaters with the names of the real pros on them It became a special source of pride to us The Glen Gong like the other groups of Georgetown youngsters who rilled out the rosters of the original Little NHL teams had their own area in the village where prior to the league the boys staged their games Near Anglican Church In Glen Williams there used to be a dam on the Credit River When the ice formed on the river recalled Del usually by late October or early November we would be out their with our shovels off an area of the river so we could ploy The change from the riverfront stadium to the Georgetown Arena meant big step up for the Glen boys and the whole village rallied behind the team when league piny got under way I couldnt say enough about the support Riven us by the people of Glen Williams commented Del The team I think was viewed as a com munity project Of course the sports rivalry that existed between Glen Williams and Georgetown no doubt had a lot to do with It but the old Georgetown arcana used to be packed when we played It was hard for Del to really Dick a of the first The whole first year was a highlight In itself from the opening games when King Clancy and Charlie put in an appearance as guest referees to the wind up and the realization that the season had ended Aside from happenings within the league Del remembered when he and his teammates Maple Leaf Gardens We were invited to attend a game between the real New York Americans and the Toronto Maple Leafs We all had our Utile NHL sweaters on with the pro hockey players names on them he said After the game we were token down to the dressing room and each boy met the pro whose name he carried on his sweater It was un forgettable event The original team rosters Mating here arc Ihe first original it reflect the Sponsor Royal Canadian Legion Manager Cliff Stacey Goal Steamer Emmcrson Defence Jim Kemshead Centre Bob Right Wing Bill Murphy Left Wing Bill Armstrong Alternates Alva Grieves Mike Cummins MAPLE LEAFS Sponsor Georgetown Manager Eddy Lunan Turn Goal Ralph Whitmee Defence Bob Mackenzie Doug Sargent Centre Donald Early Right Wing Bud James Left Wing Jack Morrow Alternates Charley Hill Dick MAROONS or Alliance Paper Mills Manager Ken Richardson Coach Janet Walter Goal Jim King Defence Lloyd Bob Early Orvlllc Patterson Centre Donald Sanderson Right Wing Lome Hunter Claude Dillon Left Wing Jimmy Alternates Lome Cross Jim Lyons Doug Thompson LACK HAWKS Sponsor Provincial Paper Mills Manager Bill Ritchie Goal Bruce Glimmer Connelly Defence John Eddie Stapleton Centre Walker Cleave Isaac Right Wing Lane Bruce Collins Left Wing Dave Woods Alternates Joe Walker Johnny Collier George Ferry BOSTON BRUINS Sponsor Smith and Stone Lid Manager Ab Reeves Goal Jamie Boyle Gordon James Defence Herb Arnold William Boyle Centre John Wilson Right Wing Jim Yates King Left Wing Edward Wilson Ken Davidson Brian Ferry Mike Lo rosso AMERICANS Glen Williams Village Manager Tom Norton Goal Stu Jordan Johnny Wagstaffe Defence Jack Crawford Vcrn Centre Del Beaumont Gordon Right Wing Harold Schenk Joe Left Wing George Alternates Norm Davidson Bob Davidson Ray Cliff Davidson Point maker Beaumont above is the main reason Georgetown is so hot in midget NHL playoffs at Stanley Stadium last week lit cored 11 goals and got two assists as Georgetown broke even with Copper Cliff Georgetown the first game Friday and won I on Saturday Congratulations Best Wishes To The LITTLE NHL The Team Sponsors And All Supporters of Junior Hockey on the 40th ANNIVERSARY Of Little Hockey Best Wishes for Continued Success From IN DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN HALTON MUFFLER LTD EXHAUST SYSTEMS SHOCKS CUSTOM BENDING MS ST GEORGETOWN TEL A SUPER BUY From The Boys At DERMAC DUMP YOUR MONSTROUS WAGON FOR THE DATSUN F10 WONDER n wagon has to be a wagon has over iggagc space and plenty it no bigger most Who says The available people yet sedans With no excess hulk to drag around tho F 10 delivers great mileage and makes driving especially in traffic much more fun DATSUN The car is also big in convenience tinted glass full carpeting package tray speed wipers and many more features you often pay extra lor in other cars Safety is another big feature 10 Itsfront wheel drive gives you exceptional traction and sure handling round Tho Dotsun F10 wagon Its a big 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