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SUNDRIDGE 60-MINUTE MEN--Yep, here's that Sundridge defence pair, rated |the best in the District Hockey Association. The stonewall rearguard comprises Sam Rennie (left), a former centre star with Powassan Hawks who moved back to the blueline, and the one and only Bucko Mc- Donald, MP, whose inspiring leadership and coaching brought his team 13 straight | wins before they were defeated in DHA competition. The Beavers are here tonight to play the North Bay Holy Namers in a scheduled contest. Nugget Photo Sundridge Beavers Receive Many Honors SUNDRIDGE, May 21--(Staff Special)--Sundridge * Beavers, champions of the OHA intermediate "B" group and the North Bay and District Hockey Association, relived their 1947-48 hockey glory Thursday night at a gala banquet and dance in their honor. The Beavers received trophies, gold medals, crests, and classy jackets, as well as the plaudits of loyal fans who sup- ported the team in its spectacular drive to two titles during the past season. It was one of the biggest celebrations in Sundridge history. <>---- Special guests at the affair were Gus Mortson and Harry Watson, starry members of the Toronto Maple Leags, Leaf trainer Tim Daly, George Panter, president of the OHA, and A. Thomas Smith, president of the NB and DHA. Mr. Panter presented the OHA intermediate "B" trophy to Bucko McDonald, playing coach of the Sundridge team, amid rounds of applause. Mr. Smith handed over the Walker Cup, emblematic of the NB and DHA crown, to Marvin eu^0*1' secretary of the Sundridge club. Rennie received from Mr. Panter a si>V-eial trophy as the most valuable player on the Sundridge team. Mr. Panter also presented each member of the Beavers with inscribed gold medals, Later, at a dance, they received smart leather jackets, with Harry Watson, Gus Morston, and Tim Daly handling these presenta- tions and Bucko McDonald acting as master of ceremonies. Dal ton Caswell, reeve of Sundridge and proprietor of the Hotel Bernard, where the banquet was held, welcomed the guests. "Nicest Champs" Mr. Panter, in presenting the OHA cup, said the Beavers were the "nic- est champions" ever to - win the intermediate "B" crown, as well as being the farthest north cham- pionship squacL- m the OHA. He mentioned VAax the OHA had 26- 880 signed players in its ranks last season. „ He paid special tribute to Coach Bucko McDonald. McDonald, who received the t'i-ophy, was visibly impressed. He said he had never been so nervous before, even on the floor of the House of Parliament, in which he represents Parry Sound as Liberal MP. The bg coach, who starred consistently in a defence role as he led his Beavers to their double championships last season, was given a terrific round of applause. Sam Eennie, winner of the most valuable player award, mentioned that Bucko had declined to allow his name to be entered in the voting for the trophy. President Tom Smith of the North Bay and District sociation praised t ridge team highly for capturing #ie DHA championship, and said that they would be welcome as members of the DHA as long as he was a member of the executive. He pre- sented the Hiram Walker Trophy to Marvin Church, secretary of the Sundridge team. Brief congratulatory remarks were heard from Toronto Maple Leaf stars Harry Watson and Gus Mortson. Tim Daly, trainer of the Leafs since their formation in 1926, said hockey is the greatest sport of them all, and stated it was "an education in clean living" to any youngster, and that "any boy in sport will make good in life." Other speakers included Willard Lang, termed the "father of sport" in Sundridge, and Arthur Church, postmaster. Messrs. Lang and Church added their tributes to the Sundridge team, which, they said, was backed "100 per cent" by the people of Sun- dridge. "The players are all home brews," said Mr. Church. "Their names are the names of old famlies around this district, I an> proud to say." He called attention to the fact that the Maple Leaf and the Beaver are Canada's national emblems, "so how could we help being champions?". Following the sumptuous banquet, held in the Hotel Bernard, there was an enjoyed dance at Johnstone's Pavilion, at which jackets were presented to members of the Sundridge team. -