Bobby Bauer Wins 1947 Lady Byng Trophy for Sportsmanship in NHL
The article reports on Bobby Bauer of the Boston Bruins, who was awarded the Lady Byng Trophy for the 1946-47 NHL season. This marked a significant achievement for Bauer, as it was his third win of the trophy, which honors players for their sportsmanship and high standards of play. Bauer accumulated 37 points out of a possible 58 during the season, demonstrating both skill and fair play. He received a monetary award of $1,000 alongside the trophy. The piece mentions other notable players in the running, including Syl Apps from the Toronto Maple Leafs, who finished second with 24 points, and Max Bentley of the Chicago Black Hawks, who came in third with 10 points. The voting process involved selectors from six NHL cities.