The Ottawa Journal from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Page 11

i. a WESTWIGK Major hockey news, shades of Duggan was big newslong the major hockey league front yesterday, chief of which, of course, concerned the sale of the Montreal Canadians by the Molson family. At the same time there was the official confirmation by the NHL of franchises to Long Island and Atlanta. In these days xt figures for a' franchise, it stirred memories the other day to read a piece originating 'in the U.S. on early expansion to include teams from across the border.

It was a little shocking to read a terse mention of the fact that "Tom Duggan, a Canadian sport figure had taken some part in those negotiations." This surely had to be an understatement if ever there was one because the late Tom Duggan is a story In himself a sad tale in many respects but one that rated more than the passing reference given it in the piece In mind. REALLY STARTED SOMETHING Tom Duggan foresaw the future of U.S. participation in big league hockey back In the early twenties. From his initial moves in that direction millions and millions of dollars have flowed, through the turnstiles of the growing number of rinks featuring major hockey. But if Tom Duggan foresaw the opportunities and, grasped them temporarily, he never managed to make the big.

moneV or keep it, even though wealthy enough at one time. By the time the late Tommy Gorman had sold his interests in the Ottawa NHL club, Duggan had in his possession the exclusive rights for franchises in both Boston and New York. It was a never-ending source of vexation to Ottawa club owners about then that Duggan could have obtained the rights to. such U.S. cities for a mere $5,000 apiece from other directors of the NHL when Ottawa even then was having trouble keeping pace with salaries in other bigger cities.

And there was no such financial windfall for the owners when Boston, New York and others first obtained franchises. Duggan seemed to have it "made" at that time with the rights to Boston, New York and a working agreement in Pittsburgh plus interests the Mount Royal Arena In Montreal. According to Tommy Gorman, whose services he enlisted to help introduce NHL hockey into New York, sold the Boston franchise to Charles Adams for a "song." Madison Square Grrden, then brand new on Eighth Avenue, wanted a hockey franchise, and Duggan joined forces with them. First of all, on Gorman's recommendation, he bought the Hamilton NHL franchise whole team into New York as "The Americans." FOUND HIMSELF 'OUT Gorman often recalled what amounted to an almost fatal move made by Duggan who ignored the warnings that the Garden was interested in another New York franchise which it would own outright Yet he went ahead and signed an amended agreement to his original Garden lease! Gorman once said that Duggan couldn't believe his advisers when they maintained the amended lease, would be the end of the Americans and eventually Duggan. But it was.

The Rangers came into the NHL the next year. Big Bill Dwyer had bought the American club's franchise. In no time Duggan, a friendly man and a real promoter apparently lacking the capacity to make this ability pay off, was on the way down the financial ladder. EVEN LOST RACING INTERESTS From, one of the most enviable positions imaginable In major league hockey, Tom Duggan soon found himself entirely out of the developing U.S. major picture.

He even lost his interests in the Mount Royal Arena setup where the famous Montreal sportsmen Leo Dandurand and Joe Cattaranich bought the Canadiens from Ambrose O'Brien for $11,000 and later sold to the Canadian Arena Company for $165,000. Tommy Gorman used to tell of a poignant moment in his last meeting with Tom Duggan, whom he admired greatly. It was in Montreal and Duggan had just been divested of even his racing interests in that town to U.S. interests which seemed better known to the F.B.I, than any other group. And now the sale of Csnadiens by the Molsons, a family long Identified with sports in Canada.

The late Ambrose O'Brien of Renfrew and Ottawa not only organized Canadiens but owned as well, or financed, four of the clubs in the National Hockey Association, the forerunner of the NHL. Some, probably including Mr. O'Brien himself, must have enjoyed a quiet laugh in a later day when certain hockey critics were referring to the NHL as "The Norris House League." The latter, of course, because of the Norris family's interests in Detroit and Chicago clubs as well as Madison Square Garden. When Ambrose O'Brien sold the Canadiens, it was to Montreal's George Kendall for eround $2,500. Kendall later sold it to Dandurand, Cattarnich and Louis Letrour-neau for a reported $11,000.

Still later this trio got the $165,000 mentioned above from the Canadian Arena Company. And now for a reported $15,000,000 its passed on to its new Montreal owners. The reported price of $15,000,000 would seem to be a bargain if, as dispatches suggest, the sale Includes the Forum and property. Even if it involves 68 per cent. It seemed to challenge the imagination when compared with yesterday's emphasis on the fact that the new Long Island franchise Is costing $6,000,000 plus $5,000,000 Indemnification to the New York Rangers because of its proximity to the tatter's home ice.

At any rate It's all in the realm of Important money these days. And that passing reference to TorA Duggan's part in the old days when he held what looka like the whip hand in early expansion one friend put it, "peanuts" HAPPY NEW This corner joins members of The Journal's sports staff in extending best wishes for good health and a Happy New Year to all readers and friends In sport. Stamps drop third straight GAEVLE. Sweden (UPI) -The Calgary Stampederi sufr I.aJ U.I Mwl antftMitfvll JC1CU 111 CI I 1,111 i tw--w-e loss In the Star Cup Hockey Tournament Thursday, edged out 8-5 by the Swedish cham pions Brynaes. Winners of the Swedish ch.imponsWp four times in the last five years, Brynaes a.ri-il nrla I Owi htAa.

0ftl 111 the first 12 minutes of play. Lsrs Oeberg got the open-' Ing'goal after 3,39 of the first period play. Inge Ham-mSrstoem added a second at 4.49 and Stefan Ksrlsson made 3-0 for the Swedes at 11.38. The Calgsrlans came roaring back howeverKto tie the only to wind upl with, as comes to mind YEAR TO ALL game. Pat Halas tallied the first Calgary goal at 14.26 of the first period.

Forty-six seconds Into the v. i.j VI anrl th. Mm.lWj.r mm at 10.1ft whmt Archie McLennan scored on a brilliant pass from defenceman Wally Ko- Oeberg pu the Swedes ahead 4-3 at. 15.08, but Garry McQuid kept the Calgarlans' hopes alive with a goal at 16.38. Terry McKnlght gave the Stampeders the lead for the first time in the game when he netted at the 4.13 mark of the third period.

Estimated $15,000,000 Price MONTREAL (CP) Montreal Canadiens, wkmingest League history, were -sold Thursday to a group of Canadian businessmen who include Edward and peter Bronfman of Montreal and John Bassett of Toronto. Controlling interest In the club's parent company, Canadian Arena was sold by the Molson brothers David, William and. Peter for an estimated $15 million to the newly-formed Placement Rondelle literally translated as Puck Investment. Placement Rondelle purchased approximately 700,000 of Canadian Arena's 1,025,000 shares and in the move gained Turnbill-Potvinmatch-up Jl 1-A "I TT Montreal Junior Canadiens saw their brief undefeated skein go by the boards Thursday in Peterborough so that 'Could put them in an ugly mood when 67s resume their OHA schedule Sunday evening in the Forum. Sunday's meeting 's the first of two witb'n 48 hours the two teams as the Baby Habs play cn the Civic Centre next Tuesday.

While Canad'ens don't possess, the starry stock of previous seasons they do hav a capable netminder in Nick Sanza and one of the best de- -fencemen in junior. hockeyJn Ian Turnbull. Canadiens coach Roger Re-dard had been critical of Tumbull's p'ay when the team "was struggling in the first three months but there's little doubt this teenager is capable of shouldering a good portion of the burden if Canadisns can carry themselves to a playoff position. Tumbull is in the same position as Ottawa's Denis Potvin both defencemen have another year of junior eligibility remaining. In Montreal's last visit to Ottawa the Habs hustled ev- North Stars MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jude Drouin's goal at 2.55 of the third period lifted Minnesota North Stars to a 2-2 tie with Boston Bruins Thursday night in a wild penalty-packed National Hockey League game.

Barry Gibbs got the other Minnesota goal and Phil Espo-s i and John McKenzie scored for Boston in the game before 15,752. Goalie Gerry Cheevers turned in a sensational per- Dorey lost to Leafs after fight in pracfi TORONTO (CP) What 17,000 fans, packed in Maple Leaf Gardens Wednesday for a morning practice by Toronto Maple Leafs, took to be horseplay has cost the National' Hotkey League- club three weeks of Jim Do-rey's services. Dorey, one of the Leafs solid tradesmen in recent games, lacera.ed the extensory ten- don on the middle finger of his right hand during a fight with teammate Rick Ley. Many of the fans, attracted to the rink by free rickets given out in a supermarket promotion, thought the incident was a mock-up for tfieir benefit. Even Ley was unaware of the seriousness of it until he took a couple of punches in their first encounter.

Moments later they were awit again and coach John McLellan was almost decked by a stray fist when he attempted to intervene. The two players retired to the. dressing room, but there were later reports they contin- ued their filth behind closed llMUOgeuiCIH amJ'mm Doctors, after examining BP FOR MEN I Superb Shetfnanshls III Since 18M HARTT SHOE STORE I 8ANK ST.) biggest surprise in control of the Canadiens, the Montreal Forum and Nova otia Yovaeeurs of the Amer ican Hockey League. No purchase price was announced at a news conference where the sale was vdis-closed, but repoiu from various sources seemed to agree. the shares went for about $22 each or an estimated, total of $15.

million. Canadian Arena Co. shares closed on th- Stock Exchange Thursday at $16.25. ENDS REIGN The sale ended a 14-year reign by the Molson family over the Canadiens, probably professional hockey's most dazzling and storied team and iraiers of the Stanley Cup a record 16 rimes. io games witn nans IAN TURNBULL ery step of the way to earn a 4-2 victory and Turnbull was a stickout' in that one.

One Los Angeles Kings scout commented after that game: "You know it's unfair to compare them (Potvin and Turnbull) on just, one game but if you did there'd be no Question Turnbull would get the nod on tonight's play." 67s will try d'g themselves out of a six-game losing formanea for Boston, runner-up in the East Division and loser of only one game in its last 21 starts. Cheevers turned back 44 of 46 Minnesota shots, while veteran Gump Worsley did almost' as well, in ti- Minnesota net, stopping 38 of 40 Bruin shots. Boston scored both its goals in the second period to wipe out a 1-0 Minnesota lead gained on a first-period power-play goal by Barry Gibbs. the damaged finger," said Do rey vioajd not be able to p.ay for three weeks. The tendon, was torn about three-quarters through.

Ley lost part of his tooth in the exchange. "I thought at the start we were only fooling," Ley said later. "Before I knew it, we weren't." The loss of Dorey added to Toronto's injury list. 1 Centre Jim Harrison was back in hospital when it was feared infection was setting in More facts centtmlng the flutonhrt'lBdwtry--3 1 After 40 yeori In corrlog I business In Oshawa, Ontario. Robert McLaughlin and Ms ton R.

S. McUoughlln formed I he McLaughlin Motor Cor Com-L pony. Thot wot In i07. The I company bought engines from BuIcK Motor Compony Flint, Michigan, and wot given ocean to oil of Bulck'a development WOfK, I In wis tni--Xhaylt Motor' Company ot Canada wa founded by R. McLaughlin to pro- due Chevrolet cart In Conodo I wider licence from me U.S.

i company. The two McLaughlin companies were told to General Motor corporation Jn 1918 ond I were merged ond set up ot miieT i rTifiiiMl iumi The Broofmant, cousins to Charles Bronfman, principal shareholder in Montreal Expos of baseball's National League, initiated negotiation for Canadian Arena in October but me purchase was accomplished only this week. The signing was completed Thursday morning. "And yet even at 4 a.m. I was tip pacing the floor and wondering it I should call it off," Dav'd Molson said at the news conference.

He admitted that federal tax legislation making a capital gates tax effective Jan. 1 was a consndration 'n fretting the business over this week. "If we had to seH It had to be no later than ttris week," bis brother William added. "If DENIS POTVIN streak Sunday and they may have to accomplish the feat without the benefit of any skating drills over the next two days. Ottawa coach Bill Long was bedded down with the flu yesterday and missed 67s' morning workout.

But he was feeling a lot better last night until he was informed that 67s will be without ice in the Civic Centre today and tomorrow. Long plans to work mis af- tie Bruins Esposito, the NHL's leading scorer, rammed in Boston's first goal at 10.57 for 1-1 tie, converting a perfect pass from. Fred Stanfield. The marker was Esposito's 35th of the season and his 64th The rangy Boston centre now has scored 30 or more goals for the fifth straight season. Boston went ahead on an easy goal by McKeniie five minutes later as Worsley misjudged a slap shot from 30 ice injured box.

The ivx was inflic'ed a game at-Buflalo cn Dec. 12 and aggravated bv Bobby Baun's stick in a game here- ihree days iater against Pittsburgh Penguins. Centre Dave Keon attended the practice, but then had to enter hospital for a physical examination. He apparently is ailing with bronchitis. Forward Denis Dupere was admitted to hospital alter Wednesday night's game with St.

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Friday, December 31, 1971. we. got Into next year the price would go up." The Molson brothers had been majority shareholders of Canadian Arena since 1968. The hockey world appeared to be. surprised by the sale, es pecially the reported price.

Coach Billy Reay of Chicago Black Hawks said he couldn't understand the 515 m'llion price tag because the Forum had just been expanded and renovated for "about $8 million to $10 million." "But I understand Molson and his brothers have been thinking about selling for quite some time. Problems all get a little great." Published reports six weeks ago said the hockey club was up for sale; but David denied at the time thot the brothers ternocn on the floor. The players will be in full gear and will play floor hockey at p.m. this afternoon. A rock show in the Civic Centre test night was rescheduled for Saturday evening when some of the main stars wsre stranded by the storm.

So the show will go a'n Saturday n'ght and the will remain down. Meanwhile Long was trying to book ice for Saturday but since it's New Year's Day he wasn't hold ng out hope. If he's tmruccessful another floor hockey scrimmage will JjeJiekL Pete Smulders scored twice in last night's 6-1 win by the Petes. The win gives Peterborough sole possession of fourth place in the OHA standings but Niagara Falls and Ottawa share fifth, only a point behind, and both clubs have three games in hand. Ottawa centre Blake Dunlop missed yesterday with a case of tortsilitis but both he and Bryan McSheffney, bothered by a stomach ailment, should be ready for Sunday's game cn the Forum.

feet out and the puck sailed by him waist high. The crowd was the largest in Minnesota's five-year major league history. In all 20 minor penalties were assessed plus a game misconduct on Boston's Wayne Cashman for being the ti.ird man in on a third period fight between Minnesota's Doug and Bruin Bobby Orr. First Period 1 Minnesota, Gibbs 2 (Gront, Porlse) 11.34 Sanderson 9.31. rr 11.27, AAohns 18.12, Esposito, Horrlt 19.18.

Period 2 30 ISf-n'ie'' 10.57 3 Boston. McKenzie IStpnfielo, i 15.28 Pen; e- i Reid. Cashmon, Hodge 8 54, O'Brien 8.C3. Mohns. Hedge 9.0t, Mnuet ion 17.37, Drouin 18.S6.

Third Pericd 4 AA'n-t-ftn. Drciii 4 (Goldsworthy, Gibbsl 5 55 Penolties Coshmon. minor, misconduct, gim id nr 1.54. Orr 1.54, 11.03, Reld 15 53. Shots on goal: Boston I 18 1440 Minnesota 17 844 Gootte-ders: Boston, cheevers; Minnesota A 15.752.

iHTm.fimfc. I'M sale of were actively soliciting the TOO LOW Jack Kent Cooke, owner' of Los Angeles Kgs of the NHL said the reported sale price, "doesn't surprise me at all." He figured the Canadiens and Forum were north an estimated $22.5 m'llion, considering all 1,025,000 shares, and were "certainly worth it." Bill Hunter of Edmonton, owner of the city's franchise in the proposed World Hockey Association, said be was glad the sale went to a Canadian group but felt the price was too low. The current going rate for an NHL franchise "'s $6. million, with new clubs still required to pay $40,000 for each player drafted to stock its team. That price was paid last seasn by Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks when they joined the league and the same price faced Atlanta and Long Island who join the, NHL next year.

Long Island must also pay million indemnification to New York Rangers for territorial rights. Key management personnel will remain with the despite the sale. Sam Pollock will continue as vice- Hockey NATIONAL LIAOUE EAST DIVISION 'F N-w York 34 25 4 tM Boston 35 24 4 5 143 Montreal 34 31 6 7 126 T-r to 37 17 12 111 Detroit 34 13 17 6 Buffalo 38 22 1C3 Vancouver 35 9 22 4 80 A (1 54 79 53 80 49 103 42 l'S 32 149 24 123 22- 44 S3 49 45 144 HH 107 27 -WEST DIVISION -Chicago 34 25 i 34 20 11 37 11 19 34 II It 37 11 21 37 10 34 26 3 114 96 7 107 76 5 93 6 100 Minnesota California i Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis 115 27 124 26 13ft 19 Los Angeles 76 RESULT THURSO AY Boston, Minnesota, 2. GAMES TONIGHT Buffalo at Pittsburgh.

California at Detroit. AMCR4CAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION Boston 34 24 6 4 132 Nova Scotia 35 15 11 122 Springfield 32 13 12 7 112 Rochester 34 12 18 4 94 Providence 35 9 18 a 113 A 80 52 100 39 98 33 138 28 135 26 WEST DIVISION Hershey 31 17 122 34 16 13 i 105 89 39 104 37 121 36 144 32 98 31 131 19 Baltimore Cleveland Cincinnati R'chmond Tidewater 34 15 13 6 127 35 12 15 8, 176 35 13 17 5 98 33 8 22 3 90 The Ottawa Journal. 11 Habs president and general man ager and Scotty wiH remain as coach. BASSETT RETURNS The sale brings John Bassett, a former major share-, holder in Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens and the NHL Maple Leafs, back into hockey. He is owner of Baton Broadcasting Ltd.

of Toronto, which becomes a minority shareholder in Placement Rondelle. Financing for the purchase of Canadian Arena was ban- died by the Bank of Nova Scotia. President of Placement. Rondelle is Jacques Court ots, 51-year-old Montreal lawyer who is chairman and presi-" dent of Gaz Metropolitan as well as being a' director of the Bank of Nova Scotia. Edward and Peter Bronfman hold no interests in the baseball Montreal Expos.

Edward is chairman of Edoer Investments Ltd. of Montreal and Pete is president. They made their mark in Canada's financial community mainly through real estate developments. David Molson told the news, conference that only one condition had been attached to any sale of Canadian Arena. "We insisted we would never sell to Americans only to Montrealers or Quebecers." standings.

RESULT THURSDAY Herjhey, Nova Scotia, 2. GAME TONIGHT Boston at Cincinnati. OHA JUNIOR A A Oshawa 32 21 5 4 168 114 48 Toronto 30 20 9 1 155 118 41 Kitchener 29 15 8 5 151 111 37 -Peterborough 34 14 13 4 134 137 36-Nlaqora Falls 31 14 II 6 135 139 34 Ottawa 31 16 13 2 1 34 1 00 34 London 31 II 17 3 117 144 25 St. Catharines .31 9 17 5 116 151 23 Montreal 28 6 17 5 108 138 17 Hamilton 31 5 23 3 91 157 13 RESULT THURSDAY Peterborough. Montreal, 1.

GAME SATURDAY Toronto ot Oshawa. GAMES SUNDAY Niagara Falts ct Kitchener. Oshawa ct London. Peterborough ot Toronto. Hamilton at St.

Catharines. Ottawa ot Montreal. CENTRAL JUNIOR A Smiths Foils 32 21 9 2 158 123 44 Ottowa 23 16 12 0 134 115 32 Pembroke 31 15 15 I 143 135 31 Hull 31 12 19 0 108 151 24 Brockvllle 30 10 19 1 109 128 21 1 RESULTS THURSDAY Pembroke, Smiths Foils, 2. Ottawa, Brockvllle, 4. OAME SATURDAY Smlthscf oils at Brockvllle.

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