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The Era (Newmarket, Ontario), March 9, 1966, p. 6

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The En Anon Oat Mm everyone for making George Honor Night a tremendous success 1 have been deeply moved by the many Mndjy references and gifts How i I must thank J Davis Jr iughters Dale and Sherry They to devote hours to schedule making represented by Dave Haskell Gil Shepneru worn district newspapers by Bob Blick Ernie Batson Doug Alcorn Nobby Phil Jones Mac McKenzie Ken Carleton other district newspapers radio and TV personalities Jim Bishop Ken Cassaroy Bill Bennett Ken McDonald Last but not least by any means we want to thank every one of you fellows who were execu tives referees coaches managers timekeepers etc who helped me to make the North York Minor Hockey League one of Ontarios largest We A five foot two blonde grabbed my arena recently remarking Boy do I havent anyone to give to The brick- particularly bothered this convenor When they were giving out with the brickbats we knew at least that they were taking an interest in their hockey playing lads There were many hours of enjoyment derived from being North York League director and OMHA and field cricket basketball Too were remembering the fine players who graduated from the North York League to turn pro or take on hockey scholarships across the line by their wired congratulatory sages coming from Wayne Carleton Chuck God- Jerry Norm Dennis Keith Wright the brothers Peter and Richard and from Jim GlobeMail sports editor Eon and Cathy Weve probably missed somebody We hope Were remembering the days in 1952 when the league was organized with teams Doug Elmer are the only two original members still active in district hockey The league grew to teams in and provided hockey for more than 1200 boys eight to Were proud of the fact league teams won 22 Ontario titles and were finalists times A record second to none in Ontario However winning was only secondary Our aim was participation The more teams the more players PROFUSION OF GIFTS So to thoe fellow workers with North York League teams thank you for the gifts and kind Newmarket Minor Hockey Its Next Year For Newmarket NEWMARKET It will have to be wait until next year for Newmarket Optim ist bantams and Spitfire Ju veniles Both were shunted cut of the OMHA in games in Metro last week West Toronto Opt Aurora Legion resent he 1 in the Little NHL all represent the North York Mike Armstrong two to pleased with the 1 play the SpitM second game in he fast Gwillimbury Peewees I assists 10 snow jot it Now In P Lay downs A Faustina to cop the totalgoal Lome JakowysMn Jim Cowell Bryan and Govts triggered Redskin goals against Faus tina John Doug Counter and Don turned in excellent games and had assists to show for it to the refereesumpires They present er nit an arm chair making the presentation We particularly want Ken En Jack met Matt Ley- r Phillips also represented the OHA den OHA President Bill Hanley Lex Mackenzie brought greetings from the of Ontario and Premier John Warden Joseph Dales from York County Reeve Sidney Legge Newmarket Matt from the and Doug Patterson from the OMHA GUEST SPEAKER Jack Christie our long time friend in OMHA was guest speaker Jack did a tremendous job and we want to thank him as did Erine Aurora Director Art Kneeshaw Little NHL Com- who handled the pre- Thank you all fellows We owe a king Roy did We bi League ii g College Joe high schools Mr and Mr golf Curling Stan Smith arenas and Mrs Mervyii l Grant Blight my ball players Jim Yacht Ferguson Wilf Ed Wm Jonn Rutherford Bill minor hockey Ivan St Newmarket KT iJ St Drew Doak John Council and George Hunter con- Kinnari Leads York Scorers EAST GWILLIMBURY East Township hockey faithful are getting warmed up to their Team ster the Teamsters are making hockey history They have won district hon ors and are now booked to play in the OMHA series The totalgoals set opened in the north last week This Saturday March 12 game two Is book ed into the Bradford arena at pm Team leaders coach Jim Coffey Earl township fans will be in full force for this import- followed ant contest leaders sparkling Terry Stone Is lop man wilt goaltending Greg McGuire a asslls or I defensive efforts and scoring Hills has points New has going all lions and Ron Mclnnis were other Hub goalgetters Dave Underwood and Brian tello shared Aurora goats NEWMARKET nan Richmond with points goals 33 assists continued to pace the Senior Hoc key League marksmen Team- nan- Leo WfUowdale 18 points Stan Dave How dale Gary Stamp Harrison Brian Mac- second one pan Wolf 1 nth Newmarket Minor Hockey Top Teams Hold Positions draw leader Keth hasnt got that an excellent program It larly proud presenting a George trophy Fame to the OMHA for annual competition It will go the midget finalists each year My colleagues made me particularly l i j present group There are only eight Jim Vipond Globe sent headed by President Doug Patterson Stan Stokes Gord Haves Oswald Gary Herb Parker Kinkley Ron League con- scored the Drug loner dump- Brian Pick John Rouson and vc rat Steve Smith potted tripped two Laurie McCaff nightcap for illy scoring Douglas and Harry shot three contributed singles S3 Teamsters Win Over Sundridge EAST other East Township Roland hockey fans axe all steamed twice Bob their classy Office lead in their OMHA peewco ford Sand playoffs defeating Sun- Rotary sir Beavers up north March Greg McGuire shot Into are scoring prominence action ficorc four goals to lead the league Jim Coffey Earl Last reeled Teamsters Peter Dun- eating New- iter Dave Sinclair Tom Cof- I Colonial fey and Mike Killoran scored Pe OMHA Playof BRADFORD ARENA I SATURDAY MARCH 12 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA II ALEXANDER Get on Spring shoppin Get an HFC Shoppers Loan Whats on your spring shop- ping list New clothes things for the house Get them with a Shoppers Loan from Household Finance I For larger expenses borrow up to with up to months to repay And check our lower rates on loans over 1500 HOUSEHOLD FINANCE May we suggest a SavefortbeLittleThingsyoumightotherwiseneverbuy 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