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Mel Hill congratulated by Ranger's Goalkeeper, Gordie Drillon was the hero of the Leaf-Red Wing game here Saturday night and last evening in Boston Me(...)
Mel Hill congratulated by Ranger's Goalkeeper, Gordie Drillon was the hero of the Leaf-Red Wing game here Saturday night and last evening in Boston Me(...)

Mel Hill congratulated by Ranger's Goalkeeper, Gordie Drillon was the hero of the Leaf-Red Wing game here Saturday night and last evening in Boston Me(...)

Date4/3/1939
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  • Mel Hill congratulated by Ranger's Goalkeeper, Gordie Drillon was the hero of the Leaf-Red Wing game here Saturday night and last evening in Boston Me(...)
  • Mel Hill congratulated by Ranger's Goalkeeper; Gordie Drillon was the hero of the Leaf-Red Wing game here Saturday night and last evening in Boston Mel Hill; team-mate of Murph Chamberlain on that Allan Cup winning Sudbury Frood team; occupied the same niche with the Boston fans.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mel Hill congratulated by Ranger's Goalkeeper; Gordie Drillon was the hero of the Leaf-Red Wing game here Saturday night and last evening in Boston Mel Hill; team-mate of Murph Chamberlain on that Allan Cup winning Sudbury Frood team; occupied the same niche with the Boston fans.
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