Word: rinks
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Weiland was optimistic about the future of varsity hockey, saying that "we are attracting better and better players all the time." He also said that the Donald C. Watson rink will be "the best on the North American continent when the roof is completed. All we need is a good team to go with it," he added...
...because of the group's efforts, a structure is rising around the Soldiers Field arena and, barring unexpected delays in construction, the rink should at least be roofed in time for the opening of varsity hockey practice...
...mild winter brought occasional sunshine and frequent rain last year, making the outdoor rink unplayable for almost a quarter of the practice session; but the Department of Athletics lost more than practice time--the costs for refreezing the playing surface were found to be far greater than the simple maintenance of a frozen surface...
...Donald C. Watson memorial rink--named after John Watson's late brother, an ex-Crimson football player-- will solve these problems. Its completion will mark the conclusion of over four years of effort which began in 1950, when ex-hockey coach John P. Chase donated the initial $1000. The drive reached partial fruition last winter when the outdoor rink was built...
...however, the Friends' labors are nearing their ultimate goal; the ice on the rink should no longer be thin...