1955/56 Elmvale Juveniles Anecdotes

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Max Steele Sr. was so impressed with the boys he penned a tribute poem to the team.

Little did our Lions Club think,
When they struggled to build the community rink
That in just three seasons we’d win a hockey trophy,
Open to all Ontario, just not Simcoe County.
Last fall the juveniles signed 100 percent, and all looked well,
‘Til Rowley stole our defence, Ron McAuley and Jackie Bell.
The blow was tough on coach, Percy Frankcom.
A Hurricane Hazel trick, it almost sank him.
No stopping, we must go on with the show.
“No one can steal my star goalie, Gary Crowe.”
Grant Ritchie isn’t sweet and gentle as a bride,
Better give thanks that he is on our side.
Frankcom’s son, Ronald, is solid on defense,
His body checks are not all pretense.
Sandy Copeland’s boy, Tom, plays well both ways;
One dollar per goal is what his dad pays.
When Steele rushes, the crowd’s on their feet,
Hear those kids holler, “Come on Pete.”
Hat Trick Turner, Elmvale’s shifty “Dennis”,
In Ayr has been known as “Captain Menace.”
In the dying minutes when we need an insurance goal,
Just slip a pass to our centre, Johnny Cole.
Crew-cut Stephens can sure shoot a puck;
Dave finds the corners with any luck.
The crowd loves this player, Daryle Beteau;
His plays start the chant of “Go-Elmvale-Go.”
When Joe Marley lets one sail;
Flash the light, count one more for Elmvale.
At Cooper, Jack Fleming stole the show,
Even got a penalty, the rough so-and-so
Our All Stars numbered just eleven.
Congratulations! Let’s have another Victory Banquet in ’57.
Your games are keen, clean and fair;
Your grandsons will see them on TV’s “You are There.”
Sign early next fall. Don’t play hard to get.
Think back to this night-of-nights, your own banquet.

 

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