Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - November 22, 1952, Winnipeg, Manitoba Pack a Winnipeg free press saturday november 22, 1952. Edmonton up an american negro who came to Canada As a baseball player in 1951 but whose football talents almost went begging was one. Of Edmon ton eskimos top stars in their March to the Grey cup final this season. Roland Miles to came the idol of Edmonton fans As soon As be was Given a Chance to strut his stuff. And he made the rest of the Western football Confer once Ait up and take no Rollie ran Miles for asks As riders sobbed hmm Tice particularly Saskatchewan roughriders who let him slip through their hands. The 24-year-old Scarback was voted eskimos most valuable player by Edmonton fans in each of the t w o years he has played Here. He made the conference s first All Star team ibis sea son after a 3931 selection to the second team and w a s third in 1952 balloting for the league s most valuable player. The moustached Miles is Little Man As football players go standing Only five foot ten and weighing 170 pounds. A native of Washington d.c., he is a fancy Dan on the Field Elu Sive As a cat and twice As fast. Many think he s faster than Tom Casey of Winni Peg Blue bombers. His formula for staying in one piece in the company of huge gladiators to stay out of the big boys he says this is especially important on punt and kick eff returns for which he carries most of the Burden for eskimos. That Rollie can do so was demonstrated in the playoffs last sea son against Ron Ghiden when he returned the game opening Kickoff 80 Yards for a touchdown. No downfield blocking aided him then. Miles did the trick again this season against Calgary stampedes following his blockers on a 103-Yard touchdown sprint. After four years with St. Augustine College at Raleigh n.c., during which he was selected to the first ail american negro conference team Rollie came to Regina to play baseball. Roughriders were aware he was around but showed no interest. Miles visited Edmonton for an exhibition baseball game and went to an Eskimo workout. Annis Stukus then coach lost no time signing him. A great team player. Miles has played with a bad ankle or knee Frozen before the game to Deaden the pain. During the regular sea son he averaged 4.8 Yards each time he carried the Ball and completed six of 4 passes for 183 Yards and two touchdowns. He also scored two majors on his own. He caught 22 of so Pas ses thrown to him for 34u Yards. In his specially he returned 41 punts for 381 Yards second Only to Winnipeg s Brilliant Rookie Gerry James. He ran Back 17 kickoffs for 475 Yards fourth Best Mark in the league though the other leaders made six to 16 More re turns. Accepted Long ago by Eskimo fans Miles this year accepted Edmonton by Tak ing up permanent residence Here with1 his wife and three children. When he s not playing football he s a food locker Salesman. Habs shake tenacious regals f1 to. Jcj 1 _ _ Maurice Smith and by Ted Bowles the everlasting game of leapfrog continues. Brandon wheat Kings keep jumping out in front of the pack in the Manitoba Junior hockey league and St. Boni face canadians persist in hopping Back into a tie for first. For the first two periods the fans including a Large group of Peterborough orfans who Are in town for other reasons than hockey saw a comparatively rag ged game and a rugged one. The hockey did t improve too much in the final 20 minutes but the Friday night at the am Hithe tension mounted considerably atre Bryan Hextall s habs did it monarchs put up a game Battle again. They caught the wheat All the Way led quite a while and a 5-3 Victory further spreading for the first time a Dominion football championship is being held in Winnipeg today Between the Eastern champions Peter top two teams from the pair at Borough orfans and non Vooch St. Boniface legionnaires there s the Bottom. No doubt that these two teams will provide Gridiron fans with an interesting afternoon s entertainment. However what we arc particularly pleased to learn is that the event will definitely be a financial Success this was assured As Early As thursday night., but putting this Dominion final Over was t the easiest task in the world and to that Little group of men a Peterson Charlie Krupp. Bob , Harry fit Gib Jons Ernie Ahoff and the others who worked so hard our hat is off were within striking distance at All times. Penalties proved quite a fac Tor. Canadians scored twice with monarchs a Man Short while monarchs retaliated on one occasion when a red shirt occupied the cooler. Monarchs got the Only goal of the first period and were deserving of their margin if for no other reason than the Hustle they displayed. Habs a powerful machine who appear to have the Essary punch to overcome just about any Given situation overcame monarchs margin Early in these cond period when their Coacher i to bring the Peterborough team to Winnipeg necessitated guarantee of that amount did t fully cover the expenses of the Eastern champions but they were willing to come anyway Western atmosphere missing Grey cup fever kits Toronto Early Cassity of playing an extra meanwhile coach Frank Clair of that might look like an or and that Toronto got it on argonauts was a trifle hot Over by tack su1.uva.v Canadian press staff writer Toronto cup by i deemed such action imperative. Monarchs weren t buying any of lit and returned to even terms. J once More in the third the close Ness of the affair bothered the habs so they hopped into another i Lead but Oncu again monarchs refused to be swayed. After monarchs tied the game this time habs took the proverbial Bull by the horns and put in a pair and that was that. Abuse Mac Donald paid off with two handsome goals while i Bary Elaine Barry thorndycraft1 a and Busy Len Thomson added the others. Gary Aldcorn Tommy my a Dougall and Murray Banks real Watert for monarchs. Most of the goals were Well executed affairs. I once again the Macdonald Kon Lyk Johnson Trio was potent for can j Adieu monarchs spent most of i the time that this line was on i the ice deep in their own striving vainly to construct some Steria struck Toronto Early this Jyner. I at least half the seats. Everything connected with the the Necess game the toss of a Coin the Hamilton club s pass defence which allowed club should Nave been entitled to Tiger cats to produce three fast and Sarnia imperials miffed at touchdowns in wednesday s game. Tiger cats led 18-6 at half time and the Argonaut first came margin championship the orfans classic a which has a population of about riotous shenanigans of Western Day Date Are demanding a Cut of was chopped to Points in one week end they collected donations of in evidence Friday 15 to 20 per cent of today s Gate at that stage which just shows How Well Peterborough got behind its team night Evo the sudden death receipts. More than that they backs Ted Toogood and Jack thus with the guarantee assured the Peterborough club big four fina1 the insisting that ticket distribution for Gray will miss today s game but wind up the season with a Little nest egg to Start them off next cup be held off until the Clair will dress Doug Pyzer out year. Promises a Sloppy Field and wet stands. The varsity stadium when Norwood St. Boniface legionnaires went East a Leto 1ii1b1 us Tweell to Hamilton last year for the firs truly Dominion Tiger cats and Toronto play off Ever staged the members of the team were almost and thousands Are still with kindness by the citizens of Hamilton. Thus As they for tickets. An All Day the hosts this Vear. The splashed Down on the Ungro the hosts this year the Norwood St. Boniface group arc their utmost to reciprocate in the Case of Peter orc big four Champion actually a month with a Hurt knee. The Orfu club. The imps runaway champions of the Orfu figure they May be still around after next wednesday s game and it is reported that big four Orfu and Canadian Rugby coach Carl voyles Tiger cats predicts Victory. We be got Argos on the he said. Well stay with our deep passing Only two Points separate the teams in six league and playoff the Rogals Muy have suffered a better Fate with a Cou ple of Breaks that almost came. They stormed about the St. Boniface net upon occasion but their play was disorganized and they could do Noth ing More than take turns swinging at the elusive bit of rubber. Late in the third period the puck came to rest on canadians goal line. Another instance saw goalie Hal talkie Stop a shot with his head. It was the second time he was floored. He was Hurt a thanks to Tulyar Union officials plan an emergency games this season with Tiger cats third time in the final period but Meer rough. Yes it not to end until the 1 . Est the Imp verday afternoon the visitors were guests at a luncheon at the kick off. Hudson s Bay. Last night a dinner was arranged while Satur everything it Day following the game the two clubs will mingle in ashha1l k to Tho pro meeting Here saturday night prob holding an 113-to-lll advantage and kept his feet Shook it off and Field and the forecast is for ably in Effort to straighten out showing a record of three continued. Demands. Appears was a cup at one of Winnipeg s night spots. Director of publicity for tin Winnipeg Rugby club Jolin Payne has asked this Corner to publicize just How the Ratib distributed its allotment of Grey cup tickets this year. Payne incidentally says he believes the distribution to be the fairest Ever devised by the club. _ to Start things off each member of the club executive was us me guile Iuse. Given two. Tickets there Are 56 members on the executive the sudden death final was tie the next group to be considered we re members advertisers when the bengals roared final when argonauts whipped win Ini pcs Blue bombers 13-0 in the Jindu slush of that memorable late Xuoc Mpr afternoon. A crowd in Canadian foot Ball that game and i is predicted that today ? crowd Williw go beyond that. Taks of the ticket snarl and the weather and playing conditions through the mud wednesday to de feat argonauts 27-11 and tie the two game total Point round at 33-33 one a o e g our n the Grey cup final that tickets Shotard today but the sudden Estern clubs or about half the seating can adv clash was to next us. At the very Sas Payne Tenn three season ticket holders providing they were All three. After that those who were both advertisers and members were taker care of and finally members and season ticket holders. Latter the double blues won the opener at Hamilton 22-6. It also Payne by the Way feels that the West does not a a fair a Lars Sizel Monkey wrench for allotted. At the present time tickets come to the Prairies Rugby football Union champions. Payne feels that As the West provides one half set to moot the big four the interest in the Grey cup i Given to the varsity stadium at the very says Payne tic Davs before the Grev cup game sets should go to the four Prairie j it also caused an uproar by fans who waited in a As was mentioned in this column pc Stordal no Mailer line for 12 hours a great Deal of Neil tag and shouting in seme quarters. Were made available for usually its the Guy who has promised to get a couple of tickets half for some friends Back in the East who does most of the Velline the number of Hamilton season this year the cry for tickets is worse than its Ever been in Sll scribers Winnipeg. So Many fans were convinced that the Blue bom Bers would be in the Grey cup final they made arrangements to go East. Even when the bombers were eliminated they did to cancel out but decided to carry out their plans anyway two losses and a tie. Another title for ago Khan London three year his first Derby Winner. The Blaine Thornson Pankhurst old wonder horse Tulyar has give Haggerty May meet Waterloo is5sfs position defenders with admirable yet. As his stable grew so did Hii i winnings and prize trophies. Practically All the classics and Start a results. Thomson on the basis i of work accomplished and not on was a comparatively easy color contributed has been can Radions Best Man for the past few i games. Elaine skated More thai Khz at any time since he hit Junior ranks a couple of years ago. Tiny Tom Kendall was up to his Triumph for the roly poly Indian Prince whose total some several times. O his horses the Price number winnings o Tulyar was to famous Bahram or the season just of to Deriv. The to an All time guineas and the a i Legi a in 1933. But the wealthy moslem loader saw his chocolate and Green Silks i i win Xvi Jiuji up 10 Nisi .j.j.io, i old tricks again for monarchs. He s in Arncel to Victory in Only one a weekly denes Wladek killer Kowalski. The a born Leader and a fighter classics that brought him the n. Producing in extra or honors. That was at Ascot last Behemoth from Hamtramck mich., j Aldcorn is producing. Polish suburb of Detroit will diary fashion. Gary Starr looked try to do what few men before Good. Murray Couch is coming him have been Able to accomplish i along. Friday he will Endeavor to put tonight monarchs meet Hamilton fans claim that due to George Kent a recent Here from Bournemouth England George Kent shown above in Best fighting form May appear on the Crescent Box ing club s fight card at the auditorium dec. 5. Kent s appearance on the Bill de pends on whether a suitable opponent c a n be found to match and mix mitts with the hard hitting British boy. Hard boiled Haggerty in his place. Alex Turk has matched the pair flin flon bombers in an exhibition fixture. For his forthcoming wrestling card at the auditorium which pleases just about every wrestling fan in this part of the country. It is a match the Public have clamoured for and now they be got it. It should be a rugged contest with Kowalski pitting his knee smash against Haggerty s leg stomp. The supporting card looks Good _ Pra Aii too. The Semi Windup would be a Jimj main event on just about any i second other Len ups Monn runs Coal. A hic def Curc. Mur Ray Taylor Gibbs. Willums. Mcgreror . W. Starr , re Duli to Zol. Mcdougell. G. Starr. Aldcorn Devuono Couch. . Salkic . White . Lioi to. Jus ii Blaine i . Bushy. Marius. , mat Donald Johnson Foreman officials Joe and Vicli Davis. Sign Inary Kirsly period 3. Monarchs. Aldcorn Hindl w. Pankhurst it ii us Jusi amour any second Pori i a. A Nadlene. other card but even lord Albert Thornson canadians Macdon Mills and Paul Baillargeon j displace Kowalski and Haggerty. Two other bouts featuring a pair of newcomers will round out what looks like the card of the season. Grapple time is summer when Tulyar gained a decision Over Gay time in the King George i and Elizabeth stakes a win Worth More than stricken with a grave heart ailment last Winter the "4 year old Aga Khan had been under strict orders to take life easy and above All to steer Clear of the excitement of a race course. But after Tulyar had presented j him with his fifth Derby Victory he broke convalescence at his Villa i on the French Riviera and packed off for England. J with his master in the Royal end closure at Ascot Tulyar did t Dis i appoint and subsequently added the St. Legi r to his victories to boost Joni Altira Mcgregor so. Marius 9-49 i his total winnings to More than third period Randi Lions. The figure is nearly s55.-i record Seti Milton re that big four football final game today. We liked a on at the Start and we re still with them Ritchie shoes for men Community stores West end ttc3i thu Cor. Of Victor Norwood Mario St. Cities for top led by Mike Popowich with 560 auditorium holier Kink scored a sweep Over Frank Mccomb s to go into a tie for the leadership of City senior ten pin Loop Illey now share top place with with 532. For Mccomb s George Taylor was High Man. Other -.v.-Ai, a night Over Macleod s with Allan Boes leading the Parade for Grants with 572, followed by g d 557, Danny 530. For Macleod s Don Reid was with 52-1. took the Odd game from Asse in with by Whittington providing the fireworks for Globe Lites with 5s2 which was the High single Effort for the followed by Rubo Ramage with 570, and Paul Mousseau with an 400 for two games. For the Asselin Bros. Moc Leveque shot 534 Fol Lowed by w. Vanwalligham and Raymond Roy with 530 and 529. Shea s scored a two game win Over Mccurdy s which carried them into a first place tie with auditorium roller rink. Johnny Waks was High Man for Shea s with 563, and de hockey help k Achilles had his net-1 oui cd have been an Mark Lor Skale Blades. Hov rever. The Achilles Toni Lon i an now protected from by an invention patented by Lorne b. It Oneilo or Toronto. It is a Nacir of leather and Lironne wire anal serves also As an ankle support. The inventor is Sai-1 to sold rights in . Ltd. Tho new Talent Art commencing january is of signed to help the Frt of Jencic inventor and Small Manu la Cirer a number of valuable ways. One of the most important is this will be Able in Many cases to Idra when that new use is not too obvious. Fetherston Haugh co Bruins miss score Forward Woody Dumart shoots puck past Chicago Black Hawks goalie at Rollins right but did not score in first period of game at the Chicago stadium thursday. Other identified Black Hawk players Are for Lee Fogolin left and Forward Bill Gadsby second from ticket troubles Only drawback die Sobie every esk fun wants to go East Edmonton Green and Gold snowstorm of Edmonton with 556 and 535, for the fans scheduled to hit Toronto Grey p y team by Suther shot 561, followed by c and Eli Lee with 550 and 535. Leads Reno nov. Up Vera holds will be a blizzard if Eski mos hopped up fans All get there. Henry Singer Eskimo vice presi Dent in charge travel arrange ments for fans estimated Friday that More than Edmonton football enthusiasts plan to see the nov. 29 classic the women s this is the biggest contingent of fourth annual Western fans to a Grey cup final 100. The Hudson s Bay company Post known As Nipigon House was first established on Lake Nipigon in 1775. Said a tra of a possible veiling the longest distance of any Western excursion. Everything that flies Rolls or crawls is being used to go East from Here if it was t of game tickets hotel accommodation and travel space this thing would have snowballed up to a movement of Stager said fans Are tissue of accommodation aboard two Spe Cial trains and commercial air Craft. Another 200 Are on the wait ing list for train travel. Singer said Nipes in 1950. Last year Regina had two extra trains. In those years Many also went by air and independently. The lowest excursion fare Avail Able to Edmonton ticket hotel game the highest is return by plane. Regular trains. Scores More will travel East independently. One fan has chartered a 40-seat plane for his party. Many automobile sales men Are going East independently combining business with pleasure by driving new cars Back. Calgary sent two special train loads of fans in 1949. One will be a com fall told the fans Are expected to coaches on i pay an estimated minimum of to see the game. The show is shaping up pretty Singer reported. Both Spe Cial trains Are going to have a Public address system throughout. There la be recorded music a club car Tea room two diners a band a souvenir Booklet of the trip. Ana extra Ioas it we in say the people who want to get got a French speaking dog team Man the other night All the Way from Quebec. He wanted to drive our dog team in Toronto. I finally managed to explain that someone in Ottawa was taking care of it for us. The Telephone operator was translating All this both Don t speak French. Another Guy offered 100 Shet land ponies Lor the Parade in Tor onto. He was going to ship them Down himself. Then i started think ing of All the Hay. And Oats and stables. You think we be got ticket troubles if Hamilton wins and All those Toronto people see that to per cent share go out of town go crazy.1 took up i the Aga Khan is reputed to have earned a Fortune running into Sev eral million dollars from purses Breeding fees and the Sale of through reels. On rare occasions he has taken a betting plunge on1 a fancied entry but his wagers Sei i need i once he led n Derby entry into the Winner s enclosure without having Bei a cent on its chances. That Iii Penird in 1930 when he entered two Blen Heim Ami Jiu Stoni Pasha. He was convinced Liu Slom Pasha had the hotter Chance and for once in his life slapped on a Wilder that really had the bookies worried. But. Blenheim won by a length and later when called to the Royal Box to be congratulated by King George a the Aga Khan confessed he had failed to put a shilling on j patents trademarks Etc. Since ibs Wyola i m the Bay fetes orfans Eastern Canada intermediate football champions orfans who will meet St. Boni face Norwood legionnaires today for the Dominion title were entertained at a luncheon Friday. Tendered by the Hudson s Bay company the function was pre sided Over by Percy White. Among the speakers were his Honor lieutenant governor r. F. Mcwilliams mayor Garnet Coul ter of Winnipeg mayor George Maclean of St. Boniface and or. D. Aitken president of the Peter Borough football club. Seated at the table along with the aforementioned were a. U. Chipman president of the can Adian Rugby Union Ralph mis Ner president of the Western in ter provincial Union Bill Fry of the Ontario Union and Tony Kolow ski coach of the Peterborough club. As chief speaker or. My Williams touched on his football Days in Peterborough. He said that at today s game 5ie will be Root ing for the team that makes the Best plays so he will be rooting most for the team that makes the most of them ;