The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

' segeindndde, wwe ewede See sc in ci te th he Du am Ro! wil tiot 2 8d8z tim fourth straight defeat last week- THE OSHAWA TIMES, Wednesday, December 21, 1966 1] ba SPRINGFIELD (CP) -- Ed- die Shore, one of the greatest, toughest and meanest men ever to play in the National Hockey League, hasn't allowed en- croaching old age to dull his edge. Shore was the iron man of 4 NHL seasons. He once scored 0 goals and assisted on an- other while playing with three broken ribs against Montreal. In another incident, he al- most killed Toronto's Ace Bailey and ended the player's career. Shore, now 64, fought back Age Hasn't Mellowed Firebrand Eddie Shore from a near-fatal heart attack fo 72 in 1960 and is currently em- broiled in his newest hockey war--owner against team. All 23 members of Spring- field Indians of the American League walked out on owner Shore Monday in protest of su- spensions to three defencemen Sunday. : Shore, explosive as ever, said he refuses "to be dictated to by the group" and that the play- ers automatical.y broke "their | contracts with their refusal to) practise." | "]'y bring in enough players . . + to meet our schedule re- quirements." } Far be it for Shore to bow to| any man, as the records show. | EDDIE SHORE fiery owner Born in Fort Qu'Appelle-Cu- par, Sask., he learned his hockey on frozen ponds and turned professiona! in 1924 with Regina Caps of the Western Canada League. He joined Boston Bruins in Players Stand Firm InHockey Walkout irs .irc: SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) Springfield Indians of the Amer- ican Hockey League remained on the warpath today as pro-| fessional hockey's full - scale walkout in 40 years entered its third day. The team's 23 players showed no indication of breaking ranks in their revolt against suspen- sions handed out by club owner Eddie Shore, one of hockey's most colorful and controversial figures. Veteran forwards Brian Kil- rea and Gerry Foley, and Shore, brought together by an unidentified neutral party, met briefly late Tuesday without with them. Rolfe, Bill Amadio for alleged "'indifferen play." Kilrea was walkout. and take our families home' unless an agreement is reached. Kilrea said the players "feel we should be given the chance to win games and perform as a unit without constant harrass- ment from the management." Shore accused some members of the team of 'producing only reaching an agreement. Kilrea and Foley, acting as team spokesmen, insisted that suspensions of four players be lifted. Shore refused and said he will not consider anything until the Indians, with the exception of the four suspended, return to practice. The Indians, who suffered 2 end, practised Monday morn- ee for Friday's game with get other professionals "or he can ge said, "a lot of them would not come because they have seen for themselves in training ing then walked out prior to alcamps how he operates." 65 to 70 per cent of their ca- pacities."" He said he refused to be 'dictated to by the group" and threatened to bring in new dence Reds. Foley admitted Shore could t amateurs." But, Foley Fleming Confirms Report He's Headed For Vikings VANCOUVER (CP) --Willie Fleming confirmed Tuesday night that he is involved in a deal between British Columbia Lions and Minnesota Vikings and that he will make a deci- sion soon. Fleming, a star halfback with the Lions for eight years, has already been waived through the Canadian Football League in preparation for the deal with the National Football League club, says B.C. coach Dave Skrien | Skrien said Fleming can now legally be traded out of the CFL. Fleming, who returned Tues- day from a trip to Minneapolis where he talked with general manager Jim Finks and coach Norm Van Brocklin, said he was interested in the Vikings) offer. "I'm established here in a business that has taken six years to build up. I certainly won't move for peanuts. I'd than I'm getting here now to make it worthwhile." Fleming is reported to be get- ting about $20,000 a year with the Lions. YOUNG INVOLVED Vikings in return for Minneso- ta's Canadian halfback Jim Young and "'two or three other players' who are not on the property. 205-pound halfback from Queens University, were obtained by the Lions in a trade that sent end Dick Fouts and halfback Bill Symons to Toronto, which held Canadian rights to Young. Skrien said he is not "trying had been the darling of B.C. football fans and who has had two poor years lately--but the deal could strengthen his club in several areas. Skrien added that the deal is have to get substantially. more Red Wings Bryan Watson "up to Willie." Says Success Due Effort DETROIT (AP)--Bryan Wat- gon, Detroit Red Wings' fiery utility player, attributes his suc- cess in the National Hockey League to effort "T try hard, that's all." Wat- gon plays as a forward and on defence, kills penalties and, in one special assignment, shad- ows Chicago Black Hawks' Bobby Hull. During the Stanley Cup semi- finals last spring, Hull man- aged just one goal while Wat- son was on the ice and Detroit won the best-of-seven series in six games. Again this year, Watson has been Hull's shadow. Earlier during the season, Watson cross-checked Hull and the Chi- cago scoring ace slashed Wat- son over the right eye with his stick, inflicting a deep cut. Hull later apologized. "I've had two or three fights with him," Watson said. Hull outweighs him by at least 20 pounds. "He's big and strong but if he beats me tonight, I'll just try harder and beat him the next time. "My theory is that if you're playing bigger boys, just back up a little further and take a longer run at them." Watson, 24, started skating jaround his Bancroft, Ont., home when he was three or four years old. He played hockey on ponds, then went into organized hockey at the. age of eight or nine. In the 1963-64 season, he played 40 games with Montreal Canadi- ens, played most of 1964-65 with Quebec Aces of the American Hockey. League, was traded to Chicago and drafted by the Red Wings . § second team once. He won the © Stanley Cup winners. suspended for the same reason after the ling an inquiry it was deter- Foley said, 'We will pack UPlnaq never received a match game. Patrick has said. him followed Shore after retire- ment and coach, manager and owner. Toronto Maple Leafs was his protege and worships him. | Vikings roster but are the club's tn tn Vannes ob to get rid of Fleming"--who}- CANADIAN 1926, where he played for 13% seasons before being traded to New York Americans. He re- tired at the end of that season, 1939-40. During his NHL career, he made the first all-star teaal at right defence six times gfid the Hart Trophy four times as the most valuable player. His life-time scoring record is 105 goals and 179 assists, with six goals and 12 assists in play- off games. He played on two Once in a game against the Ar gicans, Shore was struck be! @ on the eyes with the tip of a skate as a New York player attempted to hurdle his prone body. Many spectators thought he had been killed, but a Boston trainer stopped the flow of blood and Shore continued the game. PLAYED WHILE INJURED In a game against Montreal, Shore played the entire third period with blood gushing from his face. With a minute left to go, Babe Siebert hit the Boston defenceman full in the face with his stick. He was unconscious 15 min- 'jutes, his nose had been broken, |he had lost three teeth, had two black eyes, a gash on his cheek- bone and a two-inch cut over his left eye. He played in. the Bruins' next game. The Bailey incident occurred | during the 1933-34 season. | \head struck the ice. Bailey was scheduled afternoon workout| unconscious for 19 minutes. He after Shore refused to meet|had suffered a cerebral concus- \sion, with convulsions. Surgeons The players acted after Shore|removed damaged tissue and) suspended defencemen Dale White and Dave mended bleeding vessels in the head. | t} Bailey never played again. Shore was suspended and dur- jmined that during 400 games he penalty for injuring an oppo- nent. There never were any middle feelings as far as Shore was concerned. People either loved or hated him. PUNCH BROKE NOSE Murray Patrick, retired man- ager of New York Rangers, once broke Shore's nose in two places with a well-aimed punch. He came back and finished the "He'd be a star in any era," The way people felt towards into a career as Defenceman Kent Douglas of Two other Toronto players, goaltender Bruce Gamble and defenceman Larry Hillman, dis- You Gan Own Your Own Pool Table for as low as 97¢ down AND THEY ARE THE NEW "67" MODE!S. BEAUTIFULLY CONSTRUCTED RIGHT HERE IN OSHAWA BY MAJOR POOL EQUIPMENT £ Corporation ' (Canada) LTD and $10 a month. OPEN FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY CALL 728-6582 iH in Yt HAVE FAMILY FUN with a Spartan POOL TABLE! OPEN BOXING DAY, Join the Crowd! Turn Your Living Room into a Pool Halll (Can't Get a Table Int f ti a t oe b Are You Looking For Billiard like him. Hillman, a former winner of} the Eddie Shore Plaque as the outstanding defenceman in the| |AHL, played for Shore during| 1962-63. He said Monday night that the walkout 'was to be expected." Gamble stayed out of orga- nized hockey during the 1964-65 Fleming confirmed that under |S¢ason rather than play under the deal he would go to the/Shore. REMEMBER WHEN ...? By THE CANADIAN PRESS E Fy nio Spalla was turned down as a contender tor "tne wea heavy Wugit boxing title 41 years ago to- day--in 1925--by the Inter- national Boxing Federation. They decided he was too in- experienced to face the Ma- nassa Mauler, champion | Jack Demp RENTAL Available 7 A.M. to 4 P.M. Dec. 22, Jan. 2 $15.00 PER HOUR Phone § 728-5162 FOR RESERVATION WHISKY MAJOR POOL Will! Build it in your Own Basement Supplies? BILLIARD RUBBER, Plastic and Stee! Pockets, POCKET LINERS, Exterior Heavy Duty Covering, STEEL DUCK FEET, Billiard Cloth, SNOOKER BALLS, BOSTON BALLS, TRIANGLES, Bridgeheads, TWO PIECE CUES, Standard Cues of all sizes, CUE RACKS, Brushes, COUNTERS. If it can be done, don't let a minor do it, It's a Major Job #'50c Down--$17.90 A Reel £08 AD0 54800 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FROM MAJOR 230" bs Model 1$483-- Major Pool Equipment soe Sey eee Canada's Largest Pool Manufacturer HAS BARGAINS FOR YOU FOR CHRISTMAS GALAXIE $471 95¢ Down--$10.30 A Month--PRICE $179.95 GALAXIE $481 50c Down--$10.10 A Month--PRICE $199.50 IMPERIAL $483 95¢ Down--$13.70 A Month---PRICE $379.95 FLEETWOOD S4700 50c Down--$17.20 A Month--PRICE $479.50 FLEETWOOD $4701 PRnth--PRICE $499.50 1S483 Showroom Table Reg. 379.50 .. for 184801 Showroom Table Reg. 599.50 .. for JS4801 Show Table Reg. 599.50 50c Down--$21.10 A Month--PRICE $589.50 [ELDORADO $4801 50c Down--$21.40 A Month--PRICE $599.50 f TRULY GREAT FEATURES! @ Better Quality Material All Tables have English wool billiard cloth. @ Free Delivery Call 725-6582 725-9151 @ Manufactured Here In Oshawa @ Non Skidding Duck Feet @ Livelier Cushions @ Larger Playing Surface (check others yourself), MAJOR POOL EQUIP AANAAAAAENNE -- CANADA EMEN T LIMITED 690UDRAKE STREET (JUST SOUTH OF 401) AFTER HOUKS CALL 576-2287 g