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the STAR-PHOENIX Saskatoon, Friday, February 11, 1972 13 Major decision in policy faces CFL Heated Indoor Showroom MONTREAL (CP) The Canadian Football League enters the final day of its four-day annual meeting today still without a decision on whether or not to accept a franchise application from New York City. CFL commissioner Jake Gau-daur said the leagues executive pounded away for 2'2 hours Thursday afternoon at the contentious issue of a franchise application by Robert E. Schmertz to operate a team in New Yorks Yankee Stadium. But no decision was reached. What I have to say is that after 1 hours, no decision was reached and the matter will be deferred for a decision until tomorrow, Gaudaur said.

I anticipate a decision, although I suppose it is not impossible that the decision will be to defer the matter again until a later date, Gaudaur said. 1 think we have to know fairly well where we are going and in that respect I hope there is something that is firmer than a bland deferment. While Gaudaur did not sound too optimistic about getting the matter settled here, CFL president Sam Berger of Montreal, took a different tack. Berger, while refusing to speculate on what the ultimate outcome will be, said he is sure the league will either decide to accept or reject Schmertz bid today. In order to accept the New York franchise, all four clubs in the Eastern Football Conference, and three of the five Western Football Conference teams must agree to the move.

While the meeting failed to reach any conclusion on the ex pansion issue, it did make a couple of positive moves. This season will see the ratio of imports increased by one man on each 32-man team. Each club now will be allowed to use 15 imports and 17 Canadians, in contrast to the 14-18 scale of previous seasons. Other business saw the 1973 Grey Cup game awarded to Toronto, largely on the strength of a guarantee that artificial turf will be laid in the Canadian National Exhibition stadium. Ottawa had also bid for the game, but was forced to withdraw when plans to install artificial turf at Lansdowne Park fell through.

Gaudaur said no decision had been made as to the site of the 1974 Grey Cup game, but it is understood that both Toronto and Ottawa are expected to bid for it. Hamilton will play host to this years Cup game. Gaudaur also announced that the 1972 all-star game will be played at Calgary June 28. Cal-g a Stampeders defending Grey Cup champions will play host to a team made up by players from the eight other CFL clubs. The commissioner said that demands from the CFL Players Association for improved playoff money and pre-season benefits, had been discussed "item by item by the owners, but there was no indication how the demands were dealt with.

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Semi-finals on the side are at 9:30 Sunday morning, followed by the final at 2:30 p.m. The remainder of today's field Includes Sid Hill of Delisle, A1 Coulter of Plenty, Lloyd Denny of Alsask, Dennis Cochrane of Prince Albert, Bud Small of Marcelin, Bruce Schell and Doug Wyatt of Saskatoon Hub City, and Gavin Dow of Nipawin. Northern playdoivn chart ago Beuker outlasted Peterson in a junior battle for the right to represent Saskatchewan in the Winter Games. Peterson then went on to unexpected successes in mens company while Beuker lost out at the Winter Games level. Now Peterson is back for second bid against the men and Beuker has followed as the Humboldt representative.

BEHIND THE GLASS: The annual banquet was held Thursday night at The Bess-borough and its a good thing the legal age has been lowered in recent years. The Brier hopefuls keep getting younger and younger The official draw, a regular highlight of the evening, was conducted by Larry Taylor and Jim Hogg Unfortunately, somebody forgot to enter the names of Bob Legoffe of North Battleford and Dale Bryden of Neilburg. They almost drew a bye right out of the competition. Paul Blasko, one of the CN Clubs more casual shot-makers, handled master of ceremony duties and kept the proceedings short and sweet The four guest speakers co-operated Alex Gilliland, representing Saskatoon curlers; Wally Robb, representing the host CN Club; Don McKenzie of Turtleford, president of the parent Saskatchewan Curling Association; and Gordon Thompson of Prince Albert, president of Canadian association. Todays draws were sched Wankel, of course, needs little introduction to the curling fraternity.

Some time ago he even represented the province while working on behalf of the south. Since moving into the northern zone, however, hes fallen into the customary losing routine. If you dont believe its a routine, consider that in the last 15 years the north has won the Saskatchewan crown on only two occasions Gord Grimes of Eston in 1958 and Harold Worth of Saskatoon Hub City in 1965. Twelve new skips gives promise of a wide-open competition to decide two representatives for a four-rink provincial final. The 1971 color-bearers were Peterson and Worth, who failed to survive the Saskatoon playdowns.

Nobody would dare attempt to handicap the present field simply because there are more unknown quantities than ever before. Petersons credentials were mentioned earlier, and if experience means anything, Wankel must rate close to the top. Hes been this route many times before. Checking a little further for people with proven creden-entials you come upon Russ Lindberg and Vern Larson out of Bradwell. This pair spent recent years as second and third, respectively, for the highly-successful Merv Mann rink of Saskatoon.

And you can hardly overlook another young skip, Dan Beuker of Humboldt. A year By JACK COOK S-P Sports Editor If you dont think times change, just consider that starting this morning a young fellow with the grand sum of' 21 years of this good life behind him will hold the favorites role in the northern mens curling playdowns. Thats not 21 years of curling experience were talking thats 21 years period! Dan Peterson, the Wyn-yard-based upstart who last year rocked the staid, old northern curling world, is back for another shot at the Saskatchewan title. A year ago Peterson roared out of the A side of the northern eliminations with an undefeated record, only to bow to a more experienced southern, contingent in the north-south playdowns. Ordinarily, you consider Peterson to be one of many favorites returning for another crack at the crown.

However, this year is rather unique. Of the 16 rinks competing today, Saturday and Sunday at the CN Club, only four of them were in a similar position a year ago. And the four, only Peterson was a winner. Joining the Peterson crew on the returnee list are veteran Doug Wankel of Lore-burn, Gord Johnson of York-ton and Stan Novogrodski of Carrot River. From that point on everything is as new and refreshing as a Larry Taylor draw.

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11 14 12 Not too much trouble for Habs Lafleur scheduled for the Saskatoon Arena, Feb. 28 to March 3, are wearing out lots of shoe leather. Lil Shockey and her tickets sales committee have found things a little discouraging so far. Only 500 weekly tickets have been sold although officials are highly optimistic that things will pick up. Apparently many people have been under the misconception that ticket prices are $5 for the week and $1 per day.

The former figure is correct but the $1 charge is per draw, which means at least nine bucks if you choose the pay as you go plan. And remember, the gals have gone into playoffs the past two years before deciding the champion which means at least one more draw. Simpson said that tickets can be obtained at any of the curling clubs, at the Arena or at the Wicket in Simpsons-Sears. Merle Simpson, publicity chairman for the event, reported Thursday that committees such as program, hospitality and ceremonies have just about finalized all plans and are waiting eagerly for the arrival of curlers and delegates. The curlers and delegates from west of Saskatoon will arrive Friday, Feb.

25 on Flight 904 at 10:20 p.m. and those from the East will arrive 50 minutes later on Flight 917. Officials plan to give curlers a Saskatoon welcome at the airport. A reception and the official draw will be held Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Hotel Bessbor-ough, headquarters for the week.

There will be a church parade at St. Andrews Chapel on the university campus Sunday morning followed by a luncheon, put on by the provincial government, at Marquis Hall. At 3:30 p.m. the curlers will go to various clubs in the city for practice games while delegates of the Canadian Ladies Curling Association will begin their meetings. At 10 a.m.

Monday the town of Delisle will play host to a breakfast for curlers and delegates. A cavalcade will be held from the Hotel Bess-borough to the Arena at 1:30 p.m. Monday and the official opening is set for 2 p.m. Tw'o draws will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with three on Wednesday. Draw times are 2:30 and 8:30 p.m.

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Carl Saob, defending U.S. shot put champion, will be going against Saskatchewan's Bruce Pirnie Saturday afternoon in the U. of S. open track and field meet at the Saskatoon Arena. Saob, who last year was ranked as the sixth best shot putter In the world, and Pirnie will be competing in the open mens shot put "A drop to corresponding number in Fri.

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at 19th St. 244-7971 By BRIAN MAINMAN S-P Sports Reporter Vera Pezer and her Saskatoon Sutherland mates are busily preparing for the defence of their Canadian womens curling championship. But theyre only a part of the hectic championship scene in Saskatoon. While Pezer, Sheila Rowan, Joyce McKee and Lee Morrison sharpen their skills with regular club games and plenty of practice, the many committees of the championship, 8 p.m. A 15 Sun 2:30 p.m.

events. Newcomers, with and Ted McKenzie and Ron Dyck with 1,878 lead the respective events. There also were no changes In the events. New Nuts are the top team with 3,087, Mary Doherty and Mary Wharton the doubles leaders with 1,442 and John Braun the singles leader with 643. High triple Thursday in A division was Russ Anderson's 879 while In the it was Doug Cox with 735, and Janice Korchlnsky with 671 in the C.

Korchinsky captured the high single in event with 269, as did Cox in the event with 305. Erv Sabadka had the best single game in tlie A division, a 338. had been sidelined since Jan. 30, 1971, with a fractured ankle and he marked his comeback with assists on two of Lafleurs goals. Montreals Marc Tardif and Chicago's Doug Jarrett collided in the second period and Tardif went to hospital for x-rays of his bruised back but Jarrett returned to the ice soon after.

Chicago defenceman Keith Magnu-son was another casualty as he retired from the game after reinjuring his left wrist in the first period. While the Hawks fell for their second loss in a row, the North Stars picked up their second win since their 5-0 loss at Chicago last Sunday and pulled back to within 10 points of the' West Division leaders. Veteran Gump Worsley kicked out 34 shots to back the North Stars against a Blues squad that had the encouragement of 18,304 home fans. Right winger Lou Nanne scored in the first period and set up another goal by Murray Oliver late in the game to lead the Minnesota attack against St. Louis goalie Jacques Caron, who made only 22 saves.

At Boston, scoring leader Phil Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 9:30 a.m. 14- 15- 13- By The Canadian Press For a rookie who was supposed to have difficulty adjusting to National Hockey League competition, Guy Lafleur is having little trouble.

'When Montreal Canadiens made Lafleur the first choice in last summers junior draft, some skeptics doubted whether his ability to score 130 goals in his last season in the Quebec Junior Hockey League would mean much when he went up against NHL defen ces and goalies. Lafleur faced the NHLs top defence Thursday night and Scored three goals and assisted on another to lead the Canadiens in a 7-1 victory over Chicago Black Hawks. In other games, Boston Bruins whipped Vancouver Canucks 9-1, Detroit Wings downed Buffalo Sabres 4-2, Pittsburgh Penguins beat Los Angeles Kings 6-1 and Minnesota North Stars defeated St. Louis Blues 3-1. It was the third three-goal game of the season for Lafleur despite the fact he was up against the Hawk defence which has allowed the fewest goals against of any club in the league.

The Montreal right winger drew an assist on Frank Mahov-lichs 28th goal of the season and the Big also supplied four assists as the Canadiens moved to within five points of second-place New York Rangers in the East Division. Chicago outshot the Canadiens 40-30 but goalie Ken Dryden frustrated the Hawks just as he did in the Stanley Cup final round last year. Gary Smith was in the Chicago goal. The 18,114 fans at Montreal saw defenceman Serge Savard back on home ice for the first time in more than a year. He Esposito got back on the score-board for the first time in more than a week with an assist on Mike Waltons goal in the first period.

Esposito, who hadnt earned a point in the Bruins three previous games, also scored his 45th season goal early in the third period. Pittsburgh appeared determined to avenge the 8-1 loss suffered last Saturday in Los Angeles and pelted Kings goalie Gary Edwards with 46 shots on the way to the victory which pulled them out of the last-place tie with Los Angeles in the West Division. Ron Schock scored twice and earned an assist to spark the Penguins who now are just four points behind fifth-place Philadelphia Flyers and five points back of slumping St. Louis. Detroit regained fourth place in the East Division, one point in front of the idle Toronto Maple Leafs, with a comeback win over Buffalo.

The Sabres jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first period before the Red Wings came back with goals by Red Berenson, Mickey Redmond, Marcel Dionne and Larry Johnston. ing the goal post and outlawed the sleeper play. A kicked ball, whether on a kickoff, punt or field goal attempt, which strikes any part of the goal post assembly while in flight, will be declared dead immediately. However, a success- ful field goal scored under these conditions, will count. The next scrimmage will take place on the 25-yard line If the previous play was a kickoff, or on the 10-yard line if it was a punt or unsuccessful field goal attempt.

Previously the ball was still in play if, after striking the goal post assembly, it proceeded Into the goal area. The committee ruled the sleeper illegal following a substitution by the team putting the ball In play and that players are required to wear their helmets at all times while on the field. Previously a substitution by either team nullified a sleeper play, and on at least one occasion last season, a player caught the defending team napping by catching a long pass while playing without his Rules committee makes decisions Doug Wankel, Lorcbum; Sid Hill, Dclisle; A1 Coulter, Plenty; Lloyd Denny, Alsask; Bob Legoffe, North Baitleford; Dale Bryden, Neilburg; Denny Cochrane, Prince Albert; Bud Small, Marcelin; Bruce Schell and Doug Wyatt, Saskatoon Hub City; Dan Beuker, Humboldt; Russ Lindberg, Bradwell; Dan Peterson, Wynyard; Gord Johnson, Yorkton; Gavin Dow, Nipawin; Stan Novogrodski, Carrot River. MONTREAL (CP) The rules committee of the Canadian Football League approved several minor rule changes Thursday, but rejected limited blocking on punt returns and the American four-downs rule. The committee clarified the situation of a kicked ball strik- bowlers set pace B-evetit The major changes Thursday in the Saskatoon Five-Pin Bowling Association's city tournament at King George Bowl took place in the event.

Nick Rizos had a big night in the singles, rolling a 753 and along with a 10-pin handicap took the lead with 763. Harry Ball moved into second place with 749, Including a 4S-pln handicap, and previous leader John Kucey fell to third with 746. Doug Cox and Ag Price combined for a 1,491 total to move into second place in the doubles event. Cox rolled 755, including a 305, while Price added 704 and they had a 32-pln handicap. TRUCKING BUSINESS FOR SALE Provincial PlRhta with or I without equipment.

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Gord Scilley rolled an 875 triple, including 309 and 317 and a 42-pin handicap, for third place. Bill Gallie totaled 847 to take fourth position. Tom Paterson leads the event with 912. There were no changes in the A team or A doubles 1 ll I.