Extra Period Useless io Decide Issue Detroit, Dec. 9.
After a bitter battle, the Detroit Red Wings, former Stanley Cup holders who finished in last place in last year's professional ice hockey league, tonight held the New You Americans to a 1-1 draw.
It was a close fight aM the way, with neither team being able to score a single goal in the regular period for the game. With the teams failing io score a single tally when the final gun barked, an overtime period was ordered.
A wild scramble marked the overtime period for the teams went all out in attempt to score the winning goal. The American broke through first and sent the puck into the net for the first goal -of the tussle.
The Red Wings, however, were quick to retaliate. Cutting through with short passes they penetrated, the defence of the Americans and bombarded the goal. The Americans starred by showing excellent defensive work, the goalie clearing effec. tively and the backs blocking with accuracy. The Red Wings, however, were not to be denied and they mancuvred within legal shooting distance and lofted the puck into the goal to tie the score. The game was adjudged a-draw and the teams split the points, each gaining one point—United Press.
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