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October 20, 1947
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
On October 20, 1947, a benefit hockey game in Portland featured the Portland Eagles against all-stars from the Pacific Coast league's northern division, with proceeds aiding former Eagle Eddie Shamlock, who lost sight in his left eye during last season's game. Regular season opens the next day.
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October 20. 1947
Benefit Hockey
Game
At Portland
SAN FRANCISCO, (AP) An all-star benefit game in Portland led off the Pacific Coast ice hockey league season yesterday, two days before the regular schedule opens.
The Portland Eagles were matched against top players from the other four clubs of the league's northern division, with all proceeds going to Eddie Shamlock, former Eagle who lost the sight of his left eye in an accident during a Portland game last season.
The regular schedule opens tomorrow with Los Angeles at Fresno, San Francisco at Oakland and Portland at Tacoma.
October 20. 1947
Benefit Hockey
Game
At Portland
SAN FRANCISCO, (AP) An all-star benefit game in Portland led off the Pacific Coast ice hockey league season yesterday, two days before the regular schedule opens.
The Portland Eagles were matched against top players from the other four clubs of the league's northern division, with all proceeds going to Eddie Shamlock, former Eagle who lost the sight of his left eye in an accident during a Portland game last season.
The regular schedule opens tomorrow with Los Angeles at Fresno, San Francisco at Oakland and Portland at Tacoma.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Benefit Hockey Game
Portland Eagles
Eddie Shamlock
Eye Injury
Pacific Coast League
What entities or persons were involved?
Eddie Shamlock
Portland Eagles
Where did it happen?
Portland
Story Details
Key Persons
Eddie Shamlock
Portland Eagles
Location
Portland
Event Date
October 20, 1947
Story Details
An all-star benefit hockey game in Portland pitted the Portland Eagles against top players from other northern division clubs, with proceeds benefiting Eddie Shamlock, a former Eagle who lost sight in his left eye in a game accident last season. The regular league schedule begins the following day.