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“Forget about it. It should be just a. fun game at that age. Don’t worry about it if he loses, or if he doesn’t become a hockey player. Worry more about him getting an education so he won’t become a fringe hockey player some day and end up on the welfane lists of your community. Just remember only one out of every 999 makes the big time which doesn’t hold out much hope for your boy. But that doesn't 'matter.” He emphasized that hockey should be "a means to an end and not an end to itself. Don’t get excited about the boys of reaching the NHL. Make sure your child keepshis} feet 9n the ground.” . Eagleson, for those not in the know, is the high powered salary negotiator for such hockey luminaries as Bobby Orr and Bobby Hull. He the ogre who helped the players defy the NHL powers-that-be and set up their own union. He was the guest speaker at a combined meeting Thurs- day night of last week of the four Richmond Hill service clubs at the Lions Hall. “Now he's living a more normal life. He‘s nine years old and he doesn't need minor hockey as its played today with its attitude of win at all cost which is echoed throughout the hockey world. When he gets to be 13 or 14 years and wants to continue he can then get back into it. That’ll be soon enough.” FRUSTRA'I‘ED PARENTS Eagleson took roundhouse swings at frustrated parents who “plague minor league coaches. their children, in vain. frustrated efforts to see their sons become another Bobby Orr or Bobby Hull. _ v,e Eagleson said his main reason for getting into the thick of the professional hockey rat race wasn‘t to “especially help the Orrs, Hulls and Howes of hockey. They can take care of themselves. .HULAC‘V. .11le man uuALu wuLu u‘. unvuun...vv. “ ut its the fringe player, the small guy who up until a few short years ago didn‘t count as a human being as far as the NHL was concerned. He was just a commodity. He’s the guy you help with player a§sociatj0n§, pension fun‘ds”.‘ 1 A 37-year-old wide-shoul- dered, firm-jawed lawyer by the name of Al Eagle- son blew into town last week and scorched the Richmond Hill scene with some firm-jawed opinions on Canada’s national past- time, hockey. He was electric in his comments. To wit: Minor hockey. “I’ve had it up to here with minor hockey. I used to coach a team, coach my son, and take all the abuse any coach takes from the parents. Now I’m out of it. I got out of it myself and took my son out of it. 7 __ _ rm" Eagleson had's‘ome very harsh Words to say about some well known NHL hockey magnates who in the past "treated their players and people, like dogs. mrr‘They did a lot of good for hockey but they also did a lot of bad for humanity, the individual guy. I can’t buy someone like this. I know I can look in the mirror myself and know I’m being true to my- self.” VOL. 94, NO. 22. Eagleson recalled some of his epic battles with the NHL and AHL owners in establishing the early rights for players. u He also recalled Carl Brewer‘s running battle with the Maple Leafs a few years ago when they wouldn’t release him to play with Canada‘s amateur hockey team. “It wasn’t until four years ago that a player in the NHL was permitted to receive a copy of his own contract with the club. He was forced to come into the office and look at it but he couldn’t even get a photostat copy of it. That‘s just four years ago: We changed all that." “Carl had the guts to stand up to them. When We threatened to take the matter to court it was a crazy coincidence that Brewer got his release at about the same time that our statement was publicized.” Then it was the Eddie Shore-Springfield Indian revolt of the players who went on strike aided and abetted, naturally. by Mr. Eagleson. “That was an incredible situation." said Eagle- son. “It's history now but one thing we accomp- lished for sure. We convinced Mr. Shore he should retire.” Eagleson said the advent of a more educated SECON D SECTION CLIP COUPON AND SAVE 50¢ RENDEZVOUS SAUNA BATH Enter Al Eagleson (Continued on Page 12) BREWER STOOD UP (Prop. Rendezvous Barber Shop) 10 LORNE AVE. -â€" RICHMOND HILL RELAX IN THE MOST MODERN SAUNA STEAM BATH NORTH OF THE CITY . . . This offer good until December 19 on regular price of $2.00 By Fred Simpson SAVE 50¢ 7 SPORTS VALUABLE COUPON *‘LADIES’ DAY ‘ MONDAY 5pc” Spots AL EAGLESON RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1970 AT They played a major portion of the period one or two men short and the Raiders bombard- ed Bobby Smith in the Ram net with 27 shots. The Rams received 39 of that total with an unfavorable 16-4 split in the near disastrous third session. Three Rams managed a pair of goals in the con- test. They were Craig Terry, Wayne Stokes and Barry Head. Bill Mouncey got the other counter. Gigantic forward Angelo Moretto scored a pair for the Raiders. Ron Aston. Bob Mor- ton. Ed Hudson and Charlie La- belle added singletons. It was a case last Tuesday evening of again outshooting the opposition but not outscor- ing them as the Rams bowed to St. Michaels 9-5. Richmond Hill managed 45 to 39 shots on goal but seemed to lack polish around the nets. But it was Aurora‘s Boyle breaking through at 13:29 with his second goal of the evening to wrap up the game for all intents and purposes The same Boyle added another before the period ended and the Tigers led 5-1. Richmond Hill held a 6-3 margin after two periods and made it 7-3 early in the third. The Rams suddenly ran into a rash of penalties and some very questionable refereeing. Smith, making like Horatio at the bridge, relinquished only three goals and the Rams st‘ag- gel-ed to the dressing room with the win. Richmond Hill made a game of it for two periods trailing by 6-5 going into the third. They put on a determined drive to tie the game in the opening minutes of the final session and narrowly miSSed doing so. The Buzzers‘ seventh goal seemed to break the back of the locals and St. Mike‘s added two more tallies before the game ended. Saturday evening the Rams scrambled to a narrow 7-6 win in a relatively quiet but pen- alty-laden contest. Richmond Hill's Paul Turley managed to get one back be- fore the period ended. The Rams opened the second period with gusto. forced the play, and held a wide edge for 12 minutes. In a game that was relatively tame by Junior “B” standards, game officials found it neces- sary to hand out a total of 60 minutes in penalties. Neil Korzak was the big thorn in the Rams’ side scor- ing three goals. His hat trick earned him a free shirt from Kent Clothes. ‘ The local cloth- iers awards a sports shirt to any player scoring three or more goals in 3 Ram home game. Pete McCann added a pair to the winners’ total while Paul Perras. Paul O'Hara, Bill Low and Gord Cowan tossed in with singles. Bill "Steele, Gunar Skillins and Steve Boyle scored in rapid succession against the Rams. The Ram markers were even- ly split with Al Sims. Barry Head. Steve Lyon. Bill Moun- cey and Craig Terry scoring. This Sunday the Rams meet Toronto Red Raiders at the Richmond Hill Arena at 8 pm. They were thumped 8-2 in Aurora Sunday after staggering to a 7-6 win Saturday night against Toronto Red Raiders. Tuesday night of last week they bowed 9-5 to St. Michael’s Buzzers at the local arena. Sunday in Aurora saw the ule. Rams get off to a bad start Next Tuesday at 8 pm. trailing 3-0 before six minutes the opposition will be the had elapsed in the first period. Scarboro Sabres. Rams Win One Game, lose Two Aurora Tigers Whip Them By 8-2 Upend Toronto The Richmond Hill Rams sandwiched a Win in between two convincing losses last week in Metro Junior “B” hockey action. 7 _ Boyle notched his fourth tally and Wolf Heisl added a pair to nomplete the scor- ing in the third for Aurora. Daryl Rice managed the only Ram reply. Thié will be the first of two Sunday night home games on the Rams‘ sched- !North York Tor. Nats Dixie Weston St. Mike's Whitby Markham Aurora Tor. Raiders Richmond H. Brampton Scarboro North York 10 5 2 86 Tor. Nats 10 4 1 78 Dixie 10 5 0 74 Weston 9 6 1 82 St. Mike‘s 9 7 1103 Whitby 8 6 3 76 Markham 8 7 1 69 Aurora 7 8 2 86 Tor. Raiders 7 7 0 72 Richmond H. 6 11 1 74 Brampton .. 3 9 4 69 Scarboro 1 13 0 43 I Sunday’s Results Markham 7. North York Dixie 5. Weston 4 St. Michael's 8. Scarboro Aurora 8. Richmond Hill Whitby 1. Brampton 1 Saturday’s Result Richmond Hill 7. Toronto Raiders 6 R H u p H u S talks about SPORTS The Richmond Hill High School Senior Team dropped a hard-fought exhibition game to Forest Hill Thursday of last week. Forest Hill got off with an early lead our team was never quite able to over- come. HOWever, once the locals got into the game, the pace picked up and became almost comparable to the close of last year’s season. At one point, the team was down 21 to 3 but was able to close the gap considerably. the final score being 47 to 43. , The prospects for the team are good and every- one is hoping for a first-place finish. One of our teams has toudoA it! ‘ , . . i .l -.... - . . -,1~. Junior: Miles, Harrison, Richmond and Stewart. Senior: Harrison, Stewart, Richmond and Miles. At long last, I have the up-dated over-all house league standings. Miles is out in the lead with the grand total of 2,335 points. Next is a two-way tie for second place between Harrison and Stewart with a total of 2,295 points. And, last but not least, is Richmond, with 2,255. Remember, you faithful Richmond members, last place holders try harder! (I think). Despite the busy schedule of each athletic council member, there were two intra-mural divis- ions 1-un last week. Hopefully, we will soon run some form of co-ed volleyball tournament. These tourn- aments provide a unifying force between the girls Basketball fever is hitting hard in both the boys’ and girls’ physical ed. departments. Any night after school, if you happen to be in the halls, you stand a great chance of being mowed down by prospective team members who are “conditioning”. I know â€"- it almost happened to me. and boyé’ lot of fun. Floor results: CANADA‘S NEWEST IMPORT . . . CAPRI . . . BUILT BY FORD OF EUROPE. STYLED, SIZED AND PRICED FOR CANADA‘S IMPORT CAR BUYERS. Now Available at Europe ’5' Red Hot Sensational Sports Car . . . Styling With A European Flair By CINDY McALISTER Basketball Fever Strikes TWIN HILLS MERCURY Hockey for the boys had the following teams in eaichfihouse and besides are a 1971 GAPRI W {metal a fire call UXBRIDGE TWP -â€" Mrs. Ron- ald Hancox is being charged a fee of $200 for setting a fire without first obtaining a per- mit. This is the minimum am- ount as set out in the agreement with the Town of Uxbridge for nmunmmulmlnumuml1mmmuumummmuuumumuuuul It was reported at the meeting that the association finished this year with a surplus of $500 a portion of which will be spent for new equipment. It was the first time the association had finished in the black for a number of years. Mr. Lohman replaces last year‘s president, Bill Fox. Other members of the executive are: Vice-President A l I a n Howard. Secretary Verde Stoness. Director of Regis- trations Sid Moreland, Um- piredn-Chief George Sulli- van, Diamond Controller Don Doyle. Equipment Manager Doug Cutler. OASA Representative Bill Fox, House League Con- venors Tyke, Al Apps; Squirts, Jim Davidson; Pee- wees, Al Bassinzer and Girls. Lila Cronk. A deficit of $14.50 has been realized the year be- fore. 40 per: meeting Minor Has 81 Surplus replaces last It, Bill Fox. )ers of the Ball Driving snowmobiles at night proved to be the most vehicles thought to be in use. Unregi- stered vehicles are supposed to be in use only on private prop- erties. 0f the 93 snowmobile deaths, 47 resulted from collisions with other motor vehicles. One of the victims was a nine year-old boy whose snowmobile collided with a car on a highway. Predicted sales of snowâ€" mobiles make an increase on last years 93 deaths likely the council said in a news release. About 100 .people are ex- pected to due in snowmobile ac- cidents this winter, the Canada Saftety Council said. The provincial regulations in- clude: licensing of persons using snowmobiles along highways; mandatory reporting of all ac- cidents involving injuries or damage over $200; wider powers for municipalities to control snowmobile use off the road, and making owners responsilble for infractions of the law by others using their snowmobile with the owners consent. .All‘ snowmobiles â€" whether used along roadsides or on pri- vate property â€"â€" must now be registered with the Department of Transport and carry registra- iton plates costing $2. The Canada Safety Council has predicted that snowmobile deaths this winter will be higher than 93 recorded across the country last year. But Haskett said he is con- fident that provincial laws in- troduced in ,the past tw0 years would cut the death toll in On- tario. Forecast 100 Deaths Snowmobile Season No new regulations are plan- ned for snowmobiles operating in the province. Irwin Haskett, Transport Minister said last week. Front row (same order), Direetor ShirleyiBate. .Secretary Audrey Graydon, President Freda MacDonald, Directors Peg MacPherson, Faye Weiss and Treasurer Joan Kirkpatrick. The executive also welcomed 28 new female members of the club as well as laid out plans for the new curling season. Members of the Ladies Section of the Richmond Hill Curling Club got off to a strong start October 13 when they elected their new executive for the 1970-71 season. Back row (left to right) are Vice-President Jean Coneybeare, Directors Pat Thomson, Donna Stephens0n, Aletha Smith, Shirley Hicks and Mary Jane Murphy. Hill ladies Name Curling Executive A reminder for the future; the South Ontario Sld Zone Cross-Country Division will hold its annual elementary ski school at the Cold Creek Field Centre on December 27-28. commencing at 9 am daily. Ad- vance registration and informa- tion may be obtained by con- tacting the SOSZ at 964â€"9213. Facilities for rifle and trap shooting are open to the general public, subject to weather con- ditions, throughout the winter months. Another shoot is scheduled for December 6. for those who cannot attend this one. The turkey shoot is open to all marksmen using 12-guage shotguns with compensators. Ammunition and targets are supplied by the host club. A small fee is levied on a relay basis, in addition to the normal area use charge. Turkey Shoot At Cold Creek Sunday Morning Anyone for a turkey shoot this weekend? The first of a series of such events to be held between now and Christmas is scheduled for the Cold Creek Conservation Area this Sunday commencing at 11 am. The turkey shoot, sponsored by the Black Spruce Sports- men‘s Association. will offer an opportunity for all shotgun en- thusiasts to try their luck and skill. The Cold Creek Area. ad- ministered by the Metro Conser- vation Authority. is located be- tween Bolton and Nobleton on Sideroad 10. Road collisions with other vehicles were the leading cause of snowmobile deaths last year with 43 dead. The safety council recom- mends that snowmobiles used for recreation, stay off roads. YONGE ST.,I MILE NORTH OF RICHMOND HILL --n .1.-. '70 Datsun Clearance We have a couple of brand new 1970 model Datsuns left, also a few demonstrators, so if you would like to make a big saving on a Datsun, come along and look at these cars. Bscause of the time involved in gathering information and general research to write the column. I’m afraid I don't have the time to put a column together every week. so if you happen to watch for Auto Import Talk. I hope you will bear with us on a 2 week basis. "Aum Import Talk" NOW EVERY 2 WEEKS There are a lot of people who rather than buy one outright. other folk in private business. We offer just about the best, ments: $66 a month gets you into a nifty Datsun 1200 sedan. To lease a domestic car to do the same job. you‘ll likely be paying twice as much. Surprise! Surprise! Police in Toulon, France, thought they had uncovered their first gang of female car thieves when they arrested a valuptuous blond in a miniskirt and a bewitching bru- nette in a bikini for stealing two aut05 parked one behind the other. But at the police headquarters they discovered he two "feminine beauties” were really men -â€" age 19 and 23. The car hawkers explained their disguises this way: “Car owners are less suspicious of women and policemen are kinder to them." So what happened to Women's Lib? Maybe leasing a car is a better deal for you '. . 3 speed automatic put your nrder in now. Datsun 240-2 GT is just about the most wanted car of its kind on the market â€" demand exceeds supply. A new plant is being built in Japan so that world demand can be satis- fled. We have just received our first shipment of 240-2 with automatic transmission. It’s a great alternative to the smooth all-synchro 4 speed stick that‘s standard. 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