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| FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2a, wee® THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE cd "PAGE NINETEEN Spicy Bits From Other Sports ¢ Cols. | 1 By WALLY IZSAK { Canadian Press Staff Writer | Toronto, Dec. 24--(CP)--Pitying ! glances galore' were thrown at big Charlie Conacher when the Na- tional Hockey League teams rolled into action this season. But now, take a peek at the official stand- ings and you'll find his Chicago Black Hawks right up there with the best of them, When the former member of the "famous high-scoring "Kid Line" of Toronto Maple Leafs, took over the helm of the hapless Hawks last | season, few expected the club to ' evacuate the cellar position for ' quite a spell. But now, says Harry (London Free Press) Eisen, if he "isn't named the N.HL. coach of the year, then Charles should sue the selectors." "For a month or so it appeared as if Conacher's Hawks, who fin- ished deep in the coal hole in 1947-48, were destined to end up in a similar position this semester," says Eisen. "There were even rumors that Charles was on the verge of being bounced from his post, because, as the grapevine had it, he couldn't get along with his players." Pity the Sponsor Whenever fans watch a couple of Junior hockey teams play, they seldom think of the sponsors be- hind the clubs. But they're there, paying bills, buying equipment and generally going out on the finan- cial limb so kids can play or- ganized hockey. Britt (North Bay Nugget) Jessup writes he has often bemoaned the lack of spfficient sponsors. But there is another side to the picture, too. "How much appreciation is there by players for sponsors?" he asks. It's getting so bad, says Jessup, that players expect not only uni- forms and equipment, but personal valets to help them get dressed and undressed. ' STAN MUSIAL IS TOP SLUGGER NATIONAL LOOP By RALPH RODEN New York, Dec. 24--(AP)--Stan (what a man) Musial is the hold er of the National League's slug- ging title for the fourth time in his six-year career. The peerless St. Louis Cardinal star slugged at .702 gait according to the final offichl averages, high- est mark since the late Hack Wil- son posted a .723 mark for the 1930 Chicago Cubs. The statistics were released today. Musial also won the batting championship and the League's most valuable player award in a breeze. Jeff Heath Second Second by a 120 points among players who took part in 100 or more games was Boston's Jeff Heath. Heath, who broke both his 'legs in the last week of the seas- on, slugged .582. Musial also paced the field in total bases, 492, and 'in runs batted in, 131. Team slugging honors went to New York Giants who slugged at a A408 clip. The Giants also led in runs batted in, 733, and total bases, 2,152. Brooklyn hitters fanned the most, 684, and Cards batters the least, 421. Boston drew the most walks, 671. The Cards grounded in- to the most t in killings. 125, and the Phils the least, 99. Following is a list of records broken by National League clubs or players the last season. Major League Records Set Leading league or tying for lead- ership, home runs, first three years in majors, player--Ralph Kiner, Pittsburgh. Most home runs allowed, pitcher, season--Murray Dickson, St. Louis. 39. Most players used, club nine- inning game--Brooklyn, 24. Fewest assists, league, season -- National League, 13,585. National League Records Set Most years 40 or more home runs, player--John Mize, St. Louis-New York, 3. Most years leading league in home runs, club--New York, 23. Most years 100 or more home runs, Club--New York, 17. SPORT SNAPSHOTS (Continued from Page 18) . ' Domenico. Filipino is a five-year-old .that probably is the best miler in Australia. Royal Gem, a six-year-old, has won 21 races and San Dome- nico, a three-year-old gelding, has won four times in five starts. A. 8. By HUGH FULLERTON, JR. New York, Dec. 24--(AP) -- Ted Collins, owner of the New York somebodies (formerly Boston Yanks) was going into Philadelphia for the Natiopal Football League playoff game. en the train stop- ped at North Philly, Ted started to leave. At 30th Street he arose again, But Jack Mara, who knew there was still another station, stopped him. "It's a long way into Philadelphia," Jack explained. "Yes," Ted sighed. "And it's a long way from the 40- yard line to the goal. We tried all season before we got there." Holiday Jingle Comes again the Christmas sea- son When noses drip and ears are freez- in'! + It's time to give our Yuletide greet- To thpse swell guys we're always meeting. x Whether or not you've acquired fame Our word to you is just the same: You folks have something on the all, So Merry Christmas to you all. Cleaning the Cuff The official television fan comes up with this reason why it's better to watch basketball by video than in the garden: "If you have a tele- vision set you can phone your bookie between games; if you haven't, the bookie probably has one for his cus- tomers." High Egg Yield Good Plumage, Good egg production and good plumage are two conditions that do not always go together; indeed, loss of feathers is often regarded as a natural consequence of' the stress of heavy laying. The two most common causes of feather loss are moulting and feather picking, although the rea- sons for each condition are quite different. Moulting is often the aftermath of some condition such as ill health or distrubance. Fea- ther picking is a vice that presents many perplexities when the basic HIT OR MISS 12-285 i Dc 4 by Sixt 12-24. coring ian Sun ane Times © "It all started when Gilhooley said there was no Santa Claus. Now Hamhock won't move until he takes it back!' 1c 1948 Sun and Times Co. - "I Know You! You're My Pop ... And You Forgot to Duck Again!" causes are sought. Overcrowding, inactivity, and lack of bulk in the feed have frequently been blamed for outbreaks of feather pulling, but even where these conditions do not exist the trouble still occurs. At the Dominion Experimental Station at Harrow, Ont. says W. F. Mountain, the maintenance of good ®plumage during the time of heavy production has been studied for some years. It has been found 0.M.H.A. Headed sociation appears to be headed for another record-breaking entry list, with entries to date well ahead of the same date last year, HOCKEY'S BIG SEVEN By The Canadian Press For Big Season Doug Bentley of Chicago widened his lead in the National. League scoring race Thursday night by picking up an assist as the Black Hawks bowed to New York. He now has 33 points, three more than teammate Roy Conacher. Montreal's Billy Reay and Bill Mosi- enko and Gaye Stewart of Chicago broke into the big seven. Reay collect- ed a goal and assist while the Black The Ontario Minor Hockey As- Snooker Champ Finds New Mark - Not Long Record London, Dec. 24--~(CP)--Watch- maker Dickie Flicker, blissfully sun- ning in the light of a newly-won world Marathon snooker title, Wed- nesday salled into a dark cloud-- Syd Clapper. Clapper, 30-yeat old London tail- or, says that years age he play- ed non-stop for 55 hours and 20 minutes--compared to Flickers rec- ord of 45 hours and 27 minutes. | So he is wagering a bottle of whisky, Flicker will "cave in" first in a marathon contest. "Well," Flicker finally said in a weary uncertain tone, "if man- agers agree I'll defend my title." Clapper, busy with needle and thread in his hackney, East Lon- don, workshop, said: "I got proof of a game T played 20 years ago. It was at the Phoe- nix Temperance Club in Whitecha- pel--there was Morry Lindberg, the boss, and his two partners, Minky and Woofy. They're the boys who can vouch for me. "After 55 urs we'd no money left to gamble h. Titch fell asleep on the table. I passed out and slept the clock around on the floor." "My father, Julius, clouted me so I never played any more marathon games. Although dad--he's 70 now --often plays with me until two o'clock in the morning." . Two Hamiltonians Share Senior OHA Scoring Leadership Toronto, Dec, 24--(CP)-- Clare Shillington and Johnny Conick of the third-place Hamilton Tigers share first place in the O.H.A. Sen- for a scoring race, it was shown in statistics released Thursday and in- cluding games of Dec. 18. Shillington earned his 36 points on 16 goals and 21 assists and Con- i sank 22 goals and assisted on Don Bauer of the second-place Kitchener - Waterloo Dutchmen holds third place with 31 points from 16 goals and 15 assists. Jack Ingoldsby and Doug Gilles- pie of fourth-place Owen Sound and Tom Smelle of Hamilton are tied for fourth with 26 points. The leaders: G A Pts. Shilington, Hamilton ...16 J. Conick, Hamilton ....22 D. Bauer, Kitchener .... Ingoldsby, Owen Sound . Gillespie, Owen Sound .. Bridgeport 'Vets' Readmitted To Loop 'Waterloo, Dec. 24--(CP)--Bridge- port Veterans were tentatively re- admitted into the North Waterloo Senior Rural Hockey Association last night after a meeting of the loop's four clubs settled a dispute that led to the Vets expulsion on' Tuesday. The move depends on agreement of present league officials, all of whom were not present at the meeting. Bridgeport was ousted from the league after President Ray Forwell charged them with playing an in- eligible player, using rough tactics and not co-operating. Legal action, which the team threatened if they were not permit- ted to continue operating in the group, was held up pending further developments. Delegates agreed to arrange a neutral' committee, draft a new constitution and carry on as before. L] BH The meeting of officials of the four league teams Thursday night took place after Forwell refused the Bridgeport team to play a scheduled game in the night's dou- bleheader. Prior to the appearance ét the pclub here Thursday night, league officials were served with a letter from the team's legal counsel, Harold Daufman, advising' that the Vets would be on hand. It added that their expulsion from the league was without jurisdiction. They were warned that if they refused to permit the Vets to play, an action for damages would be instituted and an injunction sought to regain their place in the series. Bridgeport led the league. DIED OF LEPROSY Robert Bruce, the national hero of Scotland, died of leprosy, which he had contracted during his cam- paigns. Huliday Greeting the bl XY of this , Yuletide season. Our best wishes for your happiness now and all through the New Year. £0 @ OSHAWA O'Neil, owner of Filipino, said at Sydney Thursday he will take his horse to America in May for west coast racing. Filipino won the Sydney Villiers Stakes last Saturday, one of Australia's major events. He carried top weight of 130 pounds and his time from a standing start for one mile and 15 feet was 1:374/5! An American syndicate is reported bid- ding for Royal Gem.® Reports around Australian tracks indicate the sale price may be $100,000. Ray Formosa, owner of San Domenico, plans to start his horse in sprint races during 'the next two months. Then he will decide on the American trip , , . The Ottawa football club today faced an aftermath of their Big Four playoff win over Montreal Alou- ettes. It came in the form of a writ for $1,000, filed by Donald McDer~ mott, 21, of Hull, struck on the head by a falling goalpost in the post- game festivities. McDermott suffered a concussion . . . The Cleveland Indians have announced plans to qpen a huge baseball training camp for 12 of their minor league clubs at Marianna, Fla. It will be one big school for teams ranking from Class A to Class D, starting March 10 and continuing for six weeks. Big Hank Greenberg and Coach Harold (Muddy) . Ruel will be running the show, along with sharp-eyed scouts of the world champions' organization . . . Connie Mack, 86, Thursday said at Philadelphia he wouldn't retire "until my brains wear out" and pre- dicted a 1949 American League pennant for the world champion Cleve- land Indians. The owner-manager of the Philadelphia Athletics had but oné ambition--another pennant for his A's. "But not in 1949," Mack said sadly. "Cleveland will win it." What's wrong with the A's? "Noth- ing," Connie smiled. "Nothing that a slugging outfielder and two fast, hitting infielders wouldn't fix." . . . The Quebec Senior Hockey League game scheduled for Shawinigan Falls Thursday night between the Cataracts and Montreal Royals was postponed to March 8, League Presi- dent George Slater announced at Montreal. The postponement was : made at the request of Royals. that, in the first stages, feather picking does not seem to have ser- fous efiects, but the border line to injury' and cannibalism is very narrow. In a pen where picking was allowed to run its course, ten per cent of the birds were lost within three days.. Later, more birds succumbed to injuries in- flicted by others. Once under way, the vice is not always easy to check, so preventa- tive, rather than curative methods were chosen for trial. Succulent green. feeds gave- early promise of providiry freedom from feather \picking, and later tests have shown either chopped alfalfa hay or sprouted oats to be fairly con- sistent in allaying the urge of poultry to pick at one another. From a practical standpoint the hay treatment is favoured, parti- cularly if power equipment is available to chop the hay. Cut in h:lf-inch lengths, steeped in cold water overnight, drained. in the morning and fed in shallow tubs the alfalfa is very palatable judg- ing by the appetite of the birds for is. Less waste occurs if second cutting hay is used, Freedom from feather picking is reflected in the appearance of the birds and while appearance alone does not denote maximum profit, it does indicate that: harmony, an essential factor for good egg pro- duction, exists in the flock. In this sense, the feeding of succulent greens has much to recommend it. Hawk marksmen each garnered a single point, and the three are in a five-way deadlock for seventh spot. The Leaders: As a result of many last minute enquiries, the last date for entering for group play has been extended until December 31st. All entries for group play must be in the hands of Secretary J. L, Christie, 688 Cox- well Avenue, Toronto 6, before that date. In the' meantime, tentative groupings will be announced so that completed groups will be enabled to get under way at once. Teams entered to date include Acton 2, Ailsa Craig 2, Ayr, Barrie 2, Beaverton 3, Belleville, Bobcay- geon, Bradford 2, Brantford 3, Brockville, Chatham, Collingwood 2, Crowland Twp. 2, Delhi 3, Elmira 3, Elmvale, Forest 2, Galt 3, Ham- ilton 3, Hastings, Hespeler, Humber Summitt, Huntsville 2, Ingersoll, Keswick 2, Kingston, Lakefield 3, Lindsay 3, Norwich, Omemee, Oril- lia, Oshawa 3, Owen Sound, Pene- tang 2, Peterboro 3, Port Colborne 3, Port Dover 3, Port Hope, Preston 3, Powassan, Renton, St. Cath- arines 3, St. Thomas 3, Simcoe 3, Stirling 2, Stratford 3, Thistletown, Thorold, Toronto 3, Uxbridge, Waterloo, Welland 3, Woodbridge, Woodville, Fergus 3, Blenheim 3, Petrolia 2, Stayner, Glencoe 3. T. Smelle, Hamilton .... Bob Bauer, Kitchener .. Shabaga, Owen Sound .. Mair, Marlboros McCormack, Marlboros .. Timgren, Marboros Roth, Kitchener ARENA "Home of the Oshawa Generals" - AN 4 RE) D. Bentley, Chicago R. Conacher, Chicago J. Conacher, Chicago Warwick, Boston Sandford, Boston .. Babandon, Boston . G. Stewart, Chicago Mosienko, Chicago . Abel, Detroit Reay, Montreal .... Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, England (CP)--A fishmonger found & swordfish in one of his crates of herring. NEW YEAR'S PERPETUATED NICKNAME The real name of the 15th cen- tury printer Gutenberg, was Johann Gansfleisch. Gutenburg was his mother's home city. Heres a neal HEAT Good Food at Reasonable Prices! Plant at Durham, Ontario DRUMMER DIES Toronto, Dec. 24--(CP) -- A Toronto veteran of the North Af- rican campaign, Harold Mulloy Dillman, 43, died in Sunnybrook Canada's Best Washed Sand and Gravel NO ORDER 00 SMALL -- NONE TOO BIG Military Hospital Wednesday of a SERVICE TO ALL fungus growth in his throat. 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