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i KING ST. SCHOOL WINS SPEED SKATING CHAMPIO AS the Stanley Cup playâ€"offs dominate the sport pages of the nation, it becomes increasingly difficult to remember just who it was made the statement that hockey was dying. The highly dramatic aspects of the playâ€"offs have demonstrated (better than anything else perhaps) the long, tedious haul of the 70â€"game season. Six months seem much too long to wait for honestâ€"toâ€"goodness hockey. Now that it‘s here, however, (with Canadiens and Boston scaring the daylights out of the two leading clubs) hockey will undoubtedly leave us with a strong taste for more of the same, mo matter how extended our wait next season. m offs quite rightly y feature the greatest thrills of the game lll but all too often the human interest e stories are not conâ€" fined to the ice ‘surface. Mature hockey fans see the contests as tésts of talent and skill but to the youngsters who are fortunate enough to see a game it becomes a matter of life and death for their favourites. ‘"Daddy," she announced. _ "I want Boston to win tonight." Her father glanced down at tie anxious face beside him. "All right, dear," he answered. "I‘ll give you a quarter if Boston wins." The game went on and the little girl tried very hard to enjoy herself. he even cheered when it became evident that the Bruins were going to win. When they had won, she stood triumphantly and accepted the victory quarter from her dad. Everything had turned out all right, it seemed, until the little fan saw the Maple Leafs dejectedly leaving the ice. Suddenly she burst into tears and tugged her father‘s arm. Outside Detroit‘s OI dium, a tenâ€"yearâ€"old | "Daddy," she sobbed. "I won the quarterâ€"but my feam lost!" patiently for Losing Winner: jjlkié Business Peopleâ€"â€" » Attention! BOWLING BANQUETS, WEDDING RECEPTIONS, AND GROUP SOCIAL EVENINGS WESTON RD. JUST SOUTH OF ELMS GOLF CLUB WESTON ZONE 4â€"641 Jutside Detroit‘s OIanpia Staâ€" m, a ten:gear-old y waited iently for Ted Lindu'a his hero, appear for one of playâ€"off CANADIAN SPORTS PARADE The Greatest Fan: Our town is here to stay. We ship thousands of cattle by rail to all sections of this country. We are an important spot on the rolling prairie, Canadians depend on towns like ours for a â€" steady beef supply. We depend on services within our own community to keep that supply constant. One of these is your bankâ€"The Commerce. Yes, our town is here to stay and so is the Commerce branch. The men and women there are good people to know. WE SERVE DELICIOUS HOME COOKED Martindale Lodge JUST LIKE MOTHER MAKES THEM , APRIL 12, 1951 NOON MEALS Keystone of Main Street The NHL pla Dates Still Available For YoUuRr COMMERCE BRANCH "Hey, kid! Did want to see me?" It was Ted li‘:isay. 2 Flustered, the \*t & tenâ€"yearâ€"old â€" stamâ€" ie 75 mered in the pre * I U sence of his: hero. (fi He forgot his careâ€" & fully rehearsed 5 \ question and stood Â¥/ embarrassed as i only a heroâ€"worâ€" shipper can. Lindâ€" say was shaken, too. "Here‘s a ticket to the game. We can talk some other time." Lindsay, When the h&rd-plam Red a’ing arrived, he pa quickly down the passageway and failed to see the youngster standing quietly in a corner. The kid had lost his eourage. Turning, the boy was making his way towards the street door when a voice called: Moments later the same kindl{ usher was making a telephone call for Lindsay about a t.icEet which the leftâ€"winger "was sorry he couldn‘t obtain"â€"while a happy youngster sat in the lap of the gods. Eames‘ The kid wasn‘t there to ask indsay for a ticket, for he didn‘t even hope to see a Eame. He didn‘t want a picture of Lindsay, for his walls at home were covered with shots of the left-win_gun The kid simply waited to ask Ted if Detroit was going to win. That was all he wanted to know. If Lindsay said "yes", then the result was ‘"in the bag." Such is the faith of youth. It was dark when the Red Wings began to arrive for the game. A kindly usher had permitted the youngster to stand inside and as the players passed to the dressing: room. he scanned each face for BP € gp« (fiy is ® .‘/ Of such is the kingdom of sportsmanship. ‘Here, kid," he murmured The Canadian Bank of Commerce AVRO And RCAF Oust Opposition Finals Entered Moffats and CCM were elimiâ€" nated from the Weston Industwial league last week when A. V. Roe downed the former 4â€"3 in 20 minâ€" utes overtime and RCAF trimmed the Cycles by a similar score. The winners opened a bestâ€"ofâ€"five seâ€" ries for the title, starting last night. The Roeâ€"Moffat game was a spotty exhibition. So hot did temâ€" pers flare in the last five minutes of the final overtime period the Roe team had but four players on the ice. Nevertheless. they withâ€" stood the opposition and held their odd goal lead. Spragge, with one goal and two assists, topped Malton scorers. He was followed by Irons, Johnson and Nelson wit h one each. Walâ€" lace, McMillan and Downer shared the Stovemen‘s goals. Sawyer, with a pair of counters and assists, sparked Airforce and was followed by Clark and Ellis. Prior was outstanding for Cycles. Badminton Weston Badminton Club Wins 9 Of 10 Tourneys This Season The 18 birdâ€"chasers who braved the heat last Sunday had an unâ€" interrupted three hours â€" of badâ€" minton, For the first hour or so there was no one sitting down and games were played with players changing ends on the court as soon as one game was finished and starting in again. Some of the beginners have imâ€" proved greatly within the last month or so. Millie Jeffress, Boyd Dunning (who says he is going to beat his wife Isobel in a game of singles if it takes the rest of his life), Ian+ Fraser, Terry Pryor, Chuck Reed andâ€" the great little guy Ji.1 Mills. Jim Mills still makes a lot of errors, especially at the net, but he is developing some hard shots, and he is getting over that hittingâ€" theâ€"bird to his opponent idea. He is starting to place shots where his foe will have to run for it. An idea has arisen that a weiner roast be held at the end of the badâ€" minton season which is three weeks hence. More information later. The final tournament for this season will be held at the Kodak one evening next week. This is the rubber tourney. Harold Phillips, of the Kodak, will arrange the time and both the Kodak and Weston clubs will share the expense of the lunch. The Koâ€" dak has been Weston‘s toughest opponent this season so we urge Weston players to keep themselves in trim condition for the obvious battle which looms ahead. The standard of play has risen to a new height in the Weston club in reâ€" cent weeks. Carol Gilbertson is playing closer to the net and placâ€" ing shots beautifully. Even your reporter has had some satisfactory sessions within the last two or three weekâ€"ends. Badminton closes April 29, so come on down and have your last smash for the season, then gather your tennis equipment and let‘s go. Cecil Hyde of the Weston Tennis Club has a pleasing grin on his 54 MAIN N. EXPERT TAILORING and REPAIRS LADIES‘ and GENTS‘ GARMENTS CLEANED and STORED STORAGEâ€"FURS at 2% of their value. All Garments Insured Against Fire, Theft or Damage. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR GOODS LEFT OVER 60 DAYS WESTON CLEANERS J. H A W E 1,000 School Children Take Over The Arena When Races Are Run King St. School won first place in the elementary schools speed skating tournament at the Weston Arena on Monday of this week. Memorial School took second place while Humberview came a close third. Boys and girls from eight years to 16 years of age took part and the excitement ran high as the skaters put on stirring finishes, in both the sprints and the relays. Stewart Hill was in charge of the t irnament assisted by Gordon Alcott and senior boys and girls. Close to 1,000 boys and girls gave vent to their feeling as their schoolmates raced around the arena and it wasn‘t until the final races that first place was decided although King St. School took over first place from the start and were never headed. face lately as he was informed that many badminton players will be down for tennis, Weston players should be conâ€" gratulated as the club has won nine tourneys out of ten. Westc Beginners at Kodak ©~eeping a 9â€"8 win over the Kodak Beginners‘ Badminton Club, the Weston Beginners‘ Club returnâ€" ed home after a successful afterâ€" noon of good badminton, an enjoyâ€" able lunch as set out by Kay Greer, and a lot of laughs. The tourney was held last Satunday. The tourney, held in a spirit of fun rather than a serious competiâ€" tion, was enjoyed by all the players. Such people as Paul and Dorothy Chilcott, Queenie and Dudley Wilâ€" liams helped to put the humor into the tourney. Dorothy missed a bird and Paul, right behind her, took a wild swing and missed too. Dorothy turned around and indignantly asked, Where were you Jimmy Hoyle played a fine game for Kodak, There is a gentleman with the spirit of the game and a sport who can lose with the same grace that he can win. Lloyd Alâ€" len is a promising player as well. Weston sent six ladies and six men to the Kodak. Jim Mills playâ€" ed as a lady and, since one of Weston‘s ladies failed to show up due to illness, Millie Jeffress doubled up. One of Kodak‘s men failed to show up so Jim Hoyle played an extra two sets. Harold Phillips voiced a fine speech in which he stated that the return match with Weston was arâ€" ranged not because it was the proper thing to do, or that it was polite, but rather because the Koâ€" dak Beginners‘ Group were so well received at Weston Feb. 17 and had such a good time. He thought there were three good gamesâ€"the ones Kodak won. Alan Fogden, on behalf of the Weston club, thanked the Kodak â€"Continued on page 9 TIMES AND GUIDE, WESTON 9n PHONE 1000 The boys and girls were allowed to use any type of skate but only hockey and figure skates were in evidence. The points were awarded as folâ€" lows: 1st placeâ€"five points; 2nd placeâ€"three points, and one point for third, The team standings at the final count were: King St.â€"85, Memorial 66 and Humberviewâ€"54. Plans are already underway for next year when senior and junior competitions will be held. _ All winners received ribbons while the winning school will be presented with the CCM shield this week at their general assembly. _ Everyone connected with this first tournament expressed a great satisfaction with the enthusiasm of the boys and girls and with the great competitive spirit put into the races. TR The tournament itself ran off smoothly and according to schedule with Mr. Hill and his assistants having every detail well looked after. Saturday Action Continued edge over game. Appreciation is expressed to Harry Wilson and the management of the Weston arena for allowing free ice time for the races. Chicago and â€" Rangers . were strong contenders in the first semiâ€" final; the score: Rangers 3, Chicago 2. Chicago had this game well in hand in the first half of the game. Tumber rapped in a pair in the first period and was ably supâ€" ported by the rest of the team. Somebody lost their sense of fair play and arms, legs and sticks started to get all tangled up with a resultant loss of time and a parade to the penalty box. Stew Slack nipped a fast one on an assist from Stew Antrim in the first period for Rangers with no score for either team in the second.. Jim Caskey ricocheted one into the Chicago nets, assisted by Jenner who also nabbed one on his own, to sew up the game. Leafs and Canadians battled it out in the secâ€" ond game of the semiâ€"finals and I mean just that. Those southâ€" enders tried everything but throwâ€" ing the referees off the ice and came through with a score of 4 to 1 in favour of Leafs but what with penalties and delayed penalties, the timekeepgr is still trying to crawl out of a brain fog and is glad it won‘t be long until folks will be putting away their flockey gear and start visiting the old swimming hole where you can can relax and listen to the birds sing and the bullfrogs croaking. The final sudden death game beâ€" tween Rangers and Leafs will be played on April 12 between 6 and 7 p.m. Weston Midget NHL "Sr, A" Semiâ€"finals Saturday, April 7, 1951 Owen Sound and Hamilton, both of whom finished the regular schedule of league games tied in points for first place, were sucâ€" cessful in disposing of their semiâ€" final opposition and will meet for the championship next Saturday morning at 11.00 a.m. Owen Sound 5â€"Brantford 2. Brantford, after a gallant upâ€" hill fight to reach the playâ€"offs, were eliminated by a sharp Owen Sound team who were sparked by a fine fourâ€"goal effort on the part of Jim Sonoski and the steady play of Danny McDonald. Owen Sound opened the scoring. at the 12.00 minute mark of the first period on a breakâ€"away play by Sonoski. One minute later Brantford tied it up on a nice play â€"Grant Kilpatrick from Sonny Osborne. Sonoski scored the only goal of the second period off Danny McDonald‘s rebound, alâ€" though Brantford appeared to have a margin in territorial play, At the 2.00 minute mark of the third period Brantford once again tied it up on a wellâ€"earned goal by Osborne from Ross Kilpatrick and Moffat, but two quick breakâ€"away goals by Jim Sonoski and another by Cam Simpson from MeDonald sewed the game up for Owen Sound and earned them a place in the finals, Grant Kilpatrick with a goal, Sonny Osborne with a goal and assist, Ross Kilpatrick, Moffat and Grundy were Brantford‘s stars, while Sonoski with four goals, Mcâ€" Donald two assists, Cam Simpson m goal, J. Lake and Mason were best for Owen Sound. Hamilton 2â€"Mariboros 1. In the other semiâ€"final, Hamilton met the thirdâ€"place Mariboro team and narrowly squeezed out a 2â€"1 vmgy in five minutes of "sudden death" overtime on a goal by Barry Johnson. Althnah Hamilton had a margin in play, Marlboros scored the only goal of the first period at the 18.00 minute mark from the stick of Bill Braby, while Johnson of Hamilton was serving a twoâ€"minute penalty for holding the puck, _ + Hamilton finaily tied up the game at the 3.00 minute mark of from page 6â€" Boston all through the deserved goal by Terry Hall on a nice pass from Jim Jeffries. For the rest of the period and all durâ€" ing the third, play ranged about even with both teams missing many good chanees to win the game but full time found the teams still deadlocked. It was decided to play ten minutes of "sudden death" overtime with the first goal ending the game. Both teama again missed some good opportunities but finally at the 5.00 minute mark Barry Johnson brought the puck out from the Marlboro corner, backâ€"handed one into the top corner of the net and the stage was set for the final game between Owen Sound and Hamilton. 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