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Con tennial Cup final again Pembroke, Smiths Falls favored as Central League set for opener By Tom Casey the big bucks away from the stars, it will spread more money around for the average player. "The new ceilings will probably cost me more money in the long run," explained Rockland general manager Jean Marc Lalonde. "Last year I didn't pay too much money in travelling expenses." "With travelling expenses I'll have players making twice as much as they made last year," offered Nepean Raider coach Doug Barkley. "It will only hurt those who were making $60 a week and more. I like the new ceilings." Gloucester Rangers' new coach John Bonnar explained he's having problems signing some of last year's players under the new rules.

"They were spoiled last year and there's no way we can afford to pay the kind of money the club did last year. There's just no way." Mac Mac Lean in Pembroke is completely in favor of the new restrictions. "I've had little trouble signing my They've been instituted because of a financially disastrous campaign a year ago. All the teams finished in the red but the Smiths Falls Bears who escaped the bank manager's frown only because they picked up almost 10,000 by being Centennial Cup finalists. $130,000 budget Last season several 19 year olds were paid S60 a week and some made as much as $100 per week.

Pembroke's weekly payroll last year was SI, 750 including room and board and the club's budget was almost SI 30,000. League president Ken Wark was the prime mover of the ceilings which sees salaries limited to SIS per week plus room and board. However, this year players will be paid travelling expenses. While the wage controls will take Citizea sports writer The Central Junior A Hockey League has represented the East in the Centennial Cup final the last two years and there's no reason why it can't be three consecutive years. The Canadian Amateur Hockey Association revised the age limit to include 20-year-olds and the six teams in the circuit haven't been idle over the summer.

In fact, recruiting has been intense and many veterans have been released in favor of younger players already. Pembroke Lumber Kings, for example, have dropped 12 players from last year's roster. All six clubs report better talent in training camp this year than the previous fall. This season clubs are subject to salary ceilings which are accompanied by a $2,000 fine for violations. arship and goalie Bill Courchaine is at the University of Minnesota, also on a hockey scholarship.

However, Steve Willman and Jamie Crandell have filled the vacancy left by Courchaine. Barkley is enthused about his goal keeping especially the quick development of Crandell, who played with Nepean; midgets last year. "All he needs is" a little more confidence," comment-" ed the Nepean coach. Scott MacLean, a rookie last year on defence, has looked sharp. Kevin Kelso also has looked solid on defence.

Barkley expects Sid Tanchak, 30-goal scorer last year as a rookie, to lead his club offensively and Mike Meeker to continue where he left off last season before he fractured his leg. Accent on youth Tony MacDonald takes over the coaching chores in BrockviUe and he'll have Bob Mills as his assistant. The Warriors are going with a young, fast skating club. They could start the season with as many as six midgets. Rick Bordeleau, second in the league scoring last year, should be the key to the Warrior's fortunes.

"We may be roughed up on the road at the start of the season," said Mills, "but the other clubs we have have to skate with us. We've had a great camp and we've some exceptional young players in camp. We'll improve as the season almost $1,100 per week. I've saved money by not sacrificing local talent. Why keep an out-of-town kid if he's going to score 12 or 13 goals?" MacLean feels his strength will be on defence.

Terry Bozack, an all-star last year, is back and he'll be joined by Marty Gannon, via Hamilton of the OHA, and veteran Tim Harrington. They've also added Mark Jewet from Philadelphia and the Pembroke coach said he will be closely watched by the professional scouts this winter. "One of the fathers tipped me off on Jewet and he's been superb in camp. He's a beautiful skater and handles the puck with confidence." said MacLean. Terry Woermke, a five-year veteran, is off to a good start and newcomers Louis Clement and Mark Jardine, who should be the league's best defenceman according to MacLean, have improved the Kings vastly.

MacLean ran out of adjectives describing Clement's potential. Greater depth "Keener and meaner" is the motto Nepean coach Doug Barkley is employing this fall. "We won't have the super stars we had last year but we'll have much more depth. We had some players who weren't eager enough last year but I don't think that will be a problem this season," continued the Nepean coach. Mike Eaves, the Central League's most valuable player is gone to Michigan Tech on a hockey schol Citizen sportsclassified 1 2 I id" rim i nun ri' ti'ii Jli-imrtii lit'Si Mm Rick Bordeleau BrockviUe key Ottawa, Tuesday, Oct 1, 1974, Pagejl Canadian team arrives amid flags and confusion 20 year olds and they have a great attitude.

I'm somewhat surprised by it. They're real keen and money hasn't been a big factor in signing them. Though they're not making the big salary per week, there will be several good bonuses at the end of the season." Bonus money The league permits $100 bonus for a rookie, $150 for a second year man and S250 for a third year player. Three members on each club will be permitted $450 at the end of the season. Turning to on ice-activity, it should be "6-5 pick'em" between Pembroke and Smiths Falls for the league pennant when the teams get down to business.

Rangers play host to the Nepean Raiders in the first game Saturday night. The Bears have five players attending various semi-professional camps in the Eastern and International Leagues and their return to Smiths Falls could be the determining factor. "I have mixed emotions on their return," explained general manager Jeff MacLean. "I'd love to have John Kennery or Beaver Cork ran back after what they did for us last year but on the other hand they could have a bad attitude after not making it in the States." Nevertheless the Smiths Falls management is enthused about the new season despite the fact the Bears will have nine 17-year-olds in the line-up. Again MacLean, a master recruiter, did his homework during the summer months.

Gary Nichol, the league's outstanding defenceman is back to anchor the blue line, and he'll be joined by Buddy Cloutier and Paul Hunter, both midgets with vast potential. Dan MacKay is also back and he appears to be showing no affects of last year's eye injury, in fact, he's been most impressive. Fraser Greenwood is back to tend goal and Bears have 37-goal scorer Brian Johnson returning at centre. The Bears also have Perry Hen-ningeson and Bruce Guthrie up front. The Bears have secured Mike Murphy a big, strong centre from Charlottetown.

Chris Ray and John McDougal, up from the '67s Bees, have proven they belong as has Ken Hull, Steve Hull's brother. Fully reorganized Pembroke has completely reorganized with Mac MacLean back behind the bench after spending a year with Sudbury of the Ontario Hockey Association Major junior scries. The last time MacLean was behind the bench he guided the Kings to the Centennial Cup final. This year he expects to win it. "I've been encouraged by the way we've started," explained MacLean, who is also a part owner.

"We'll use about 10 local kids and we've reduced our weekly payroll by A day for Moe in season No.l 7 By Jack Koffman Citizen sports editor Mention Moe Racine and it promptly brings to mind the Rough Riders and Canadian football. The point will be emphasized on Moe Racine Appreciation Day, scheduled Sunday afternoon, Oct. 20, at Lansdowne Park, when the Riders and Montreal Alouettes hook up in CFL game. As things now stand, the game could even be a "must" as a playoff clincher for Ottawa. For the moment, however, the interest is being centred on the veteran Racine, an offensive tackle with the Riders since he joined pro football in 1958.

By John Short Ctnsditn Press stiff writer MOSCOW (CP) Maple leafs sprouted on Red Square near Lenin's tomb Monday, and the effect for Team Canada '74 was almost enough to overcome a confusing hassle on arrival at Moscow's major airport. For almost three hours, players and their wives were hung up, first to get off their Air Canada charter flight from Helsinki, second to get into the reception area, third to locate their baggage and fourth to put it on a bus for a ride of about 24 miles to the Rossiya Hotel in downtown Moscow. At one point, Team Occasionally, cries of "Da, Da Canada, nyet, nyet Soviet," were heard. Passing Soviet citizens treated the Canadian demonstrations with good humor. Team Canada's problems, although anticipated to some degree, were complicated when their plane was almost an hour late leaving Helsinki for the 85-minute flight.

As a result, the aircraft was forced into a holding pattern for another half hour and the plane landed at the same time three large international flights arrived. There were estimates that about 4,000 persons were trying to use the airport facility at the same time. Coach Billy Harris, as usual, refused to state his starting lineup for the game, but defensive specialist Bruce MacGregor was a doubtful starter. Virus infection The right winger, who has been playing with Mike Walton and Paul Henderson, missed an exhibition game Friday in Gothenburg, Sweden, because of a virus infection. He did not practise Saturday.

Goaltender Gerry Cheevers, although virtually certain to start, had an ailing groin muscle that might affect his lateral mobility. He aggrivated the injury in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the Swedish national team. He told one reporter the injury was bothering him, telling another that he was fine. Defenceman J. C.

Tremblay said Monday he is much improved from a minor tendon injury and expects to play. Tremblay and Captain Pat Staple-ton have been Canada's most effective defenders throughout the scries. The fifth game Thursday is also scheduled for 12:30 p.m. with the final two games of the series, Saturday and Sunday, set for 1 1 a.m. EDT.

The games Thursday and Saturday will be televised in Canada over the CTV network with CBC handling the windup match Sunday. Canada's manager. Bill Hunter of Edmonton, unleashed his famous temper. He told officials at the airport such confusion for a visiting team would not have been tolerated in Canada. The Canadian team, close to normal after two exhibition games in three days during a respite from their eight-game international series, meets This is "Getaway Year" for the Cornwall native, in his 17th pro campaign all with Ottawa and an athlete respected by his teammates, his rivals and the community here at large.

Mayor Pierre Benoit announced the special day in big Moe's honor, at a press conference Monday, and declared that, even though he is now a citizen, Moe will be declared an honorary citizen for the occasion. "We'll give him a gold engraved key to the city," said His Worship, "and there will be a number of presents for Moe, his wife Donna and their four children." The mayor, a sports fan himself, made it clear all gifts are being donated on a TV rjfr tne soviet union nere tonight (12:30 p.m. EDT today on CBC-TV) in voluntary basis. "We have already been approached by many citizens who want to contribute because of their high esteem for Moe and I know many others will be anxious to Moe Racine me nun game. Bill Hunter The four games in Canada ended with each team holding one victory and two ties.

Leafs abound Downtown, close to the three hotels in which Canadian fans are quartered, the red maple leaf-emblematic of the Canadian flag was easy to spot Monday night. Bob Mellor Cure: a punch in the nose? participate in the show. Benoit emphasized that Racine hasn't committed himself to retirement but it's a known fact that the 17-year veteran is ready to call it a day after this season. CFL commissioner Jake Gaudaur has given his approval to a five-minute ceremony before the start of the Oct. 20 game.

Ottawa club owner David Loeb is serving on the committee and has promised the Riders full support, and there will be tributes as well from Cornwall, Moe's old home town. Cornwall mayor Ed Lumley is on the organizing committee and Ottawa Mayor Benoit said: "Cornwall has honored Moe two or three times, now it's our turn." Asset to community Benoit spoke of Moe's valuable contribution as player and a citizen, a valuable asset to the community. His record on the field speaks for itself. He joined the team as a fullback in the third year of Frank Clair's long reign as coach and, at offensive tackle, has played on five Ottawa Grey Cup finalists. He was with the cup winners of 1960-68-69-73 and was a loser to Regina in 1966.

He was voted into Cornwall's Hall of Fame in 1967 and was named the Factory Town's best athlete in '68. There was the Moe Racine Day in Cornwall in August, 1968. and he was honored by the Cornwall hockey Old Timers last February. In 1962, he was voted the outstanding French Canadian athlete in Ontario and Western Quebec, winning the Gil O. Julien award.

He was honored by Palestre Nationale in Montreal for football both ia 1968 and 72. At a kkkoff. convert and field goal specialist with the Riders from 1959 through 1966, Moe won the Eastern scoring title ia '66. He made the Eastern All-Star team in 1962, 64, and 66 and, ia 1972. was named an All-Canadian.

In hit 17 years with the Ottawa team, Racine hat missed a total of nine garnet one in 1963 and eight in '69 with a shoulder separation. Committee for the Racine Day-Mayor Benoit, chairman; David Loeb, Charlie Sim, Bob Simp-ton, Ken Grant, Ernie Calcatt, Claude Dufautt, Don Hohby, Pierre Rinfret and Bob Plan. Coodc in camp Offensive lineman Jim Coodc arrived ia Ottawa yesterday after playing two games with Detroit Wheels of the WFL for nothing. There was ao pay. that's why the 6-3.

250-pound lineman came to Ottawa-He's on a five-day trial, while the tame situation exists for offensive traard and tackle Charlie Cantre'le and defective end Doug TroszaL Mark Sheridan, the 6-5. 200-pound wide receiver, was waived through the league and expected to be back on the five-day trail list today. George Brancato it counting en hit casualties Wayne Giardino, Rudy Sims and Jin Foley to be ready to lend a hand ia the action at Hamilton next Ssday at 2 sL ing. spearing and other unsavory infractions had increased after the "automatic expulsion" rule for fighting came in. That's probably true.

But what's also true is that those infractions are the ones by and large, which result ia the fights. For instance, a player who's on the receiving end of a spear finds that a punch to the offender's nose is often the best deterrent to being the recipient of any more indentations with a stick blade. But they're all part of the tame thing, all a part of the malaise that afflicts hockey, all a part of the way our kids are taught to play the game cither directly or by example. So what the OHA is admitting by rejecting the expulsion-for-fight-ing rale, it that spearing, high-sticking, or all the other infractions for which penalties exist in the rule book are such an inherent part of the game that the only way to keep them down it to allow tbc players to punch each other out. Makes referees sound pretty useless, doesat it? 'Good9 referee Of course it dost.

But tbc fact it that ay referee who called every infraction he taw hi any gime from midget on up would cease to be a referee at the cud of that game, if not before. The key to being a "good" referee in today't hockey is not the enforcement of the rules. Rather, it's being able to find that hazy line between "allowable" infractions and "non-allowable" infractions. And almost everything's allowable until tempers get short and the referee "loses control" of the game. The "good" referee knows where that line it, according to today't standards of judgment, and is expected to hew to it, wherever it may be if he can find it.

If there was anything wrong with the rule that would eject players from the game for fighting, it would be that it's like trying to get rid of an iceberg by cutting off its tip. Get a goon If yon whittle away long enough, you're goirg to get somewhere eventually. But you've got to begin somewhere, which it infinitely better than abandoning the effort entirely, as the OHA hat done There was just one thing about that fighting rule which didnl sit too weQ here, and Brian KHrea, the '7s coach pointed it out rather well a while back. Briaa didn't like tbc idea that both participants ia tbc fight regardJess of who began were to be treated equally by being sent to the showers. "That way," he said, "every coach goes out and gets himself a goon.

In the first five minutes, he tells his goon to go out and sun a fight with the other team's best hockey player. The goon does as he's told. So what happens? One team's lost its best player and all the other team's lost is one warm spot on the bench." Brian's point was that the aggressor in a fight should be expelled and not the player simply called on to defend himself. That's an alteration I'd buy. But as I read it.

the OHA has shuttled the whole thing off into committees whoU report back ia a couple of months, by which time ao doubt, they were hoping the whole thing would have been forgotten. Much as I dislike direct government intervention in sport. I hope Bruncllc keeps tbc heat on long enough to that it's sot. Just one last word for tbc guyt who insist that hockey cas't get along without fights. If Team Canada can do it, why cast the kids? Which is to say.

if you donl have to fight the Russians, why should you have to fight the kid oa the next block to play a hockey game? By a resounding vote the coaches, club representatives and some executives of the Ontario Hockey Association decided over the weekend that fighting was a desirable part of the game of hockey. There is no other conclusion to be drawn from their rejection of the still brand-new, still relatively-untried "automatic expulsion" rule which had been adopted following the McMurtry report into violence in hockey. The vote was 99-14. Fortunately, the matter is aot likely to end there. Shouldn't be Backing a stance takes earlier by the premier of Ontario, the province's minister of com ur.it and social services.

Rene Brunelle. was quoted yesterday as saying the provincial government would now "lave act in one way or another" to curb the violence in amateur hockey that resulted in public outrage after several sickening incidents last spring. The province's intervention should not be accessary, but it obviously ia. There are thousands of hockey people whose stance is that "nobody ever got hurt ia a hockey fight." or who echo Clarence Campbell's statement that fighting ia hockey a necessary safety aht- De legates at the OH A meeting claimed that high-sticking, butt-end-.