Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - November 2, 1954, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free november.2, 1954 in great bomber i Lorne Benson one for Boom Boom Tom Luis Dow chased Larry Jack Jacobs chief led Way Buck Rogers ninth straight Dick Huffman racked Roughieh Tom Casey same citation Roger Savoie Tough Tacker buddy Tinsley solid Ai Ever the bombers had to from behind in the final quartet to score the Victory although. They had a few previous chair Ces. The Roughieh moved into an 11-7 Lead at the Naif after Regina sask., special if that s what is called playing it close to the Vest it s no wonder that Mode of apparel went out football played Between the Saskatchewan rough riders and victorious Blue bombers last night is too hard on the heart. The teams notorious for playing tie games made motions in that direction once again. T n a vicious bomber line chewed the rough Ders front Wall to pieces in the final 30 minutes causing Frank Filchock s Crew to Tumble and hurry passes in the crucial spots. Coach Al Sherman of the bombers could t contain himself in the dressing room afterwards. He went around to each a y1 anal player and had a few quiet words for their. Finally he reached his Behemoth tackles buddy Tinsley and Dick Huffman he crabbed each by the ears and bussed them soundly. Suddenly he dreamed boy we got them did t we it worked. The boys through with that switch in the defence perfectly. We went into that old favorite the five three defence and it worked. That was the understatement of the year. The routines who in the first two quarters rolled All Ever the Field with a quickly put Torether offence in the half As the bomber line pulled itself together and started racking up the Roughrider backs and charging Isbell who previously had More time on his hands a lot of pass and run plays out of necessity first string quarterback Frank Tripucka injured his hip in the lies opener played in Winnipeg saturday night and could hardly walk monday Filchock was forced to stick Isbell in at quarterback a snot he had t handled since Early in the season. Tripucka s injury was the second of the week end for the Roughieh. Who also lost end Harry Lampman Filchock was forced to make a few revisions. The charges almost Sank Winnipeg. For a while it was like the time asks ran Miles Rome. The Roughieh gained nearly All of the 111 Yards they made along the ground in the first half. They were hit for minus two Yards Rushing in the second half. The Only play which worked for the Roughieh after the bomber line dug in was the the pass was t successful until the final minutes when the bombers were glad to let them have the Short ones. Despite the fact Winnipeg completely out played the Roughieh in the second is no denying the fact the game was close much too close for the Comfort of the bombers. Without James run in the first half Winnipeg probably would not be in the position it is in today. Runs like that Don t come often. In fact its the first time this year a bomber Backfield or has tone for five on a punt or kick off return. Sherman had nothing but glowing Praise for James after the came he did that like a seasoned beamed Al. He waited until just the right time. I sure was glad to see him go. James sitting half stripped in the dressing room did t have much to say to Well wishers. He just looked up grinned and said that was some Way to win it was t he was t talking about his own run. He was thinking of the tremendous last half surge which pulled the bombers into the the bombers came out of the dressing room after half time there was a noticeable lift in the team. The first play of the second half was a pass. For the first time in the game Jacobs had plenty of Protection. He stood Back and waited until Bud Grant was in position racing across the Field. Grant dropped the pass but it did t make any difference. Jacobs went Back to the ground attack on the next and Benson Dove smartly for a first Down. That was All that was needed. James and Benson took advantage of Good blocking by a Lively line and hit for an other lint Down. The onslaught was on. The Roughieh failed to move deep into Winnipeg territory in the final 30 minutes and just could t hang on to the Ball for any lengthy sequence the Lone time they penetrated across the mid Field strip How Ever Winnipeg supporters tried to keep their hearts from Jum Ping into their Mouths. Saskatchewan s great Field goal kicker. Joe Aguirre tried for three Points from the bomber 48 the kick went wide. Gordie Rowland came up fast to Clear the Ball out of the end zone and Stop the final threat. There is no doubt the game s outstanding performers As far the fans Are concerned were Winnipeg s Gerry James and Saskatchewan s Ken Carpenter two of the league s most Brilliant halfback who did not make the All Star team. Carpenter was the key Man on most rough Der plays in the entire series. Isbell made him the most important figure last night by tossing him the Ball and making him the passer or runner on the Roughieh option play. He was fairly successful until the bombers switched their defence. James it seems is destined for even greater stardom than most athletes of his tremendous ability. He has that in callable touch of being Able to turn it on during the playoffs. It was his Blue Chip goals Lor the Toronto Marlboro which kept that Junior hockey team in the National play Downs for. So Long offensive Star in the Grey cup final against Hamilton. His powerful running set the Pace last night. His touch Down run undoubtedly was the Peak dash of his career. But it definitely was t his Only move of the night. He made a great 32 Yard dash on a pass play to give the bombers one of their three chances they had at the Toughie goal line. When the bombers needed a first Down to keep out of trouble in the final Quarter it was James who took a lateral pass from Jacobs and Shook off three roughriders until he had made nine Yards inches Short of a first Down. Lome Benson who also turned in a creditable performance for the Winni Eggers picked up the necessary first Down. He too did a lot of Fine running. Benson Way the busiest Man on the Field crashing for close to 100 Yards on 17 tries. It was a Good night s work All by Bob Regina special Winni Peg Blue bombers Home brew Haymaker Gerry James pulled his team off the floor in Start Ling fashion Here last night As the . Champions Kafoed the Saskatchewan roughriders to win the total Points Semi final 27-25. James roared 87 Yards right through the Centre of the entire Roughrider Teavon to score the first bomber major and continually lifted the Winni Eggers out of trouble in a rugged Battle which threatened times to be a runaway for the eventual winners. He first Quarter ended 7-7, Lead no Many to believe there pos Sibly might be a repetition of three other games the teams played during the season. The first game of the Semi final was tied 14-14. Two league games were deadlocked one 10-10 and the other 12-12. Winnipeg will now meet Edmonton eskimos for third straight year in the league final., the Best of three series opens in Edmonton saturday night. The asks upset the bombers to win the title in i 1953 and Winnipeg scored j the upset last year. The night was one of the coldest of the year. The Roughieh drop Ped their first Home game of the year something Many Saskatchewan fans will undoubtedly it tribute to the absence of quiz Terback Frank Tripucka fio was injured in the first g ame iof the series. His spot was taken Over by Larry Isbell who Dirac de a varied attack in the fun St Alf and befuddled the bombers the first night game of professional football in Regina was a failure All the Way As far As Saskatchewan was concerned. Using that time. Winnipeg coach Al Sherman Lade a few defensive switches in he dressing room at half Tinc and the bombers went Back on in Field and proceeded to co n lately outplay the roughriders. The Winnipeg. Line led by the to Mammoth tackles buddy Tinsley and Dick Huffman out charged and out manoeuvred he Roughieh so completely in he final 30 minutes the tche wans managed to Crossi the strip Only once while n Possession of the Ball. Is Eli who had time to write Etters White looking for p is receivers in the first half Tan or his life in tale second. Lome Boom Boom Ben son scored the other touchdown Buck Rogers converted both majors and Jack Jacobs counted a single when Ken Carpenter con coded a Rouge shortly after the Start of the game. The Toughie was scored by Bobby Marlow and converted by Joe Aguirre who also blasted a Field goal. Larry where Marlow made. Fits it was followed by Ither most Brilliant run made by any Blue bomber this season. James electrified everyone with an 87-Yard sprint which caught the Roughrider crowd in the cheers of its own touchdown. James caught aguirres kick off on the Winnipeg 23 arid headed straight up the Middle of the Field in his usual manner. In Stead of blasting full lilt for the onrushing horde he paced him Elf until he saw a narrow Opeil no right in the Centre of the mass. By the time the Roughieh realized what was happening he had burst into the Clear and Only Ron Adam was near him. The Roughrider safety made a desperate attempt to Stop Ond. The third Down. Pass in the i to give the bombers a two Point end zone was incomplete to Edge. Billy Bye who made a great try for the catch. 1. Two More Bucks and a kick and Winnipeg moved in again1. James Benson and Casey rolled to the 13 in six plays. Benson went three. Grant made four on a pass from Jacobs. It was another goal line situation for Winnipeg but when Benson headed off right tackle for the goal line he found opposition. It had All Beriji cleared away. Rogers converted Isbell one kicked Rouge for two sing is Winnipeg s attack was just Strong in one department As was in the other due mostly to the running of James and Loine Benson. The bombers picked up 123 Yards along the ground. The passing was Good for 12sj Yards Jacobs completed eight of 15. The Roughieh gathered 1 ids on the ground and istt., All again. Jacobs passed to photos Anil Casey for More than 10 Yards and Benson cracked or a first Down on the ground to put the bail on the Toughie ,0. Benson could Only make five Over Philly muddle if Harridge quits Al he could t be blamed n him. The bombers no special Jove for one another meet in one of the four matches slated for Friday night s wrest Ling show at the auditorium. Topping 1he show of course. S a tag team match featuring hard boiled Haggerty and pal sir Allan Garfield of England against Bronko Nagurski and Johnny Kostas the Chap who s being compared to Argentina Rocca. Also slated to go Are Tony Baillargeon and Lou Klein in a rematch while Large la Kim and the mask open the Bill at 8.30 . Tune in tonight Triec. Nov. 2 hear the Hen. F big Rice crop1 new Delhi up India s pics production reached a record of tons this year with out any significant addition to acreage. The increase was obtained by More intensive cultivation of the available Paddy land. The name Australia was first applied to a group of South sea minister of health and Public welfare subject some aspects of the health and Public welfare program Krc Cox Winnipeg 8.45 . Be sure to listen by Talbot i though he had contracted a Sto new York a it Mach full. If he returns for an not be too surprising to see will Harridge the scholarly president of the american league toss in the sponge and Tell his scatter brained employers of the last 23 years to find themselves another Moderator for their next debate Over the future of Philadelphia athletics. Harridge s present contract has three years to run but there must have been Days lately when he wondered if he could stick it out. At the end of the most recent e sport Cru will do Al of lab Cuil Luc Viiu us Llic Muat. British Empire games Champ protracted Wrangle Here the 69 Wilf Greaves of Edmonton. Year old league head sounded As other round it will Only through a sense of duty. We have seen it written lately that Harridge has grown too soft to handle the Bunch of hard cases who Are battling among them selves Over what should be done with the sick athletics. It has been suggested they need a cop who will Start banging their Heads together for their own Good. But Harridge knows that such persuasive talents As he has now Are needed As never before. If he does give up it will be Only be by Routon it cause he is too tired to take it any Unger. Harridge has been in the league since 1911 when ban Johnson then president made him his assistant. He has been league presi Dent since 1931. He is an intensely Loyal fellow As Well As a More quiet and gentlemanly figure than most of those who Are Cut Ting into his sleep now. It is True that Harridge always liked to run a tidy league and deplored Ruck uses but he also has demonstrated upon numerous occasions j that he could get real Tough when the necessity arose one of the first things he did after taking office was to Fine Bill Dickey of the. Yankees and suspend him. For a month for laying a. Haymaker on. The jaw of Carl Reynolds of Washington senators. I Many times since Harridge Hris taken the Law his own hands in a hurry when he Felt it was indicated. But when it comes to telling off club presidents the league president simply does t have the authority. They pay the other Way around. Oil burners by Fairbanks Morse a name Worth remembering when you want the Best is week s special on conversion units Only 164 to hic Al Hal hour free Home Survey no obligation heating a 172 Osife wow so tit win Ripca 13 Phon. 43-3809 or 34000 ;