Campbell sees problems with the expansion TORONTO (CP) — Clarence Campbell, former National Hockey League president, says he foresees some problems for the league since expansion thia year to include four World Hockey Association teams. “My own feeling is that, in theend, 21 teams is probably more than is good for any- body,’”? Campbell said in an interview. ‘That ig, I don’t mean that there aren't necessarily that many players although that’s a matter of debate, too, The. real problem 1s that the degree of exposure of each of those individual teams is so emall that it Ls very unlikely to have any lasting impact.” Campbell pointed out that the 21-team, lzague's 1579-80 balanced schedule calls for each team to play each other team twice on the road and twice at Lome. “On that basis, it's pretty hard to remember the names of the teams from November to March let alone any in- dividual players. And there is certainly not sufficient number of games to generate any rivalry. So those are things that have to ‘be modified.”” Campbell emphasized that he was not against the ex- pansion to include former WHA members from Ed- monton, Winnipeg, Quebec City and Hartford, Conn., and he recognizes that many people in hockey are relieved that the war between the two leagues has ended. “It really doesn’t matter whether.:you like it or whether you don't. The decision has been taken and there's only one rational thing to do and that is tohde all in your power to make it successful, on whatever for- mula has been agreed upon, and stop all the badgering and backbiting that has been identified with that conflict.” However Campbell, who served as NHL president for more than 30 yeara, said problerns remain which have to be sorted out. Apart from thescheduling, he said, there remains a problem of player The Herald, Tuesday, September 18, 1979, Page 7 talent. “That hasn't improved any. We're still trying to develop a league of 21 clubs with the same talent base as we had when we had six." He agreed it would be good for hockey to have the three additional Canadian teams in the NHL but he is still worgied that those three may face economic problems because of the size of their cities. “Edmonton, Winnipeg, Quebec — they are all by demographic standards far smaller than would be ex: pected for a $5 milllon budget.” Asked to comment on the economic future of the. league, Campbell said: “There is no question, I think we have certainly priced ourselves into a position where it’s dubious Whether the sport can be sustained in the limited area." He sald that without a major United States network television contract, the NHL elubs are relying on their gate receipts to keep going. ® Gye FASRION FLARE! MISSES’ STYLISH SHIRT OR SKIRT Brushed Cotton shirt in plaid or checkered pat- tern. Sizes 10-18. Match with 85% Cotton/15% Polyester skirt available in pretty fail colours. SizesS-198" HX - K mart After Sale Price 13.00 Your Choice “GLAD” GARBAGE BAGS —20’s Approx. 26 x 36". Pack of 20 cags. K mart Regular List Price 2.97 CUPBOARD UNITS. Waste disposal unit. Approx. 81; x 102 x 1B". K mart Regular List Price 9.07 Save CORDUROY FLARE LEG BOYS’ JEANS 84% Cotton/16% Polyester in Brown, Navy or Beige colour. 8-16. . ’ K mart Regular List Price 13.77 K mart Special Price CORDUROY FLARE LEG MEN’S JEANS 84% Cotlon/16% Polyester in Brown, Navy or Beige. men's 28-38. K mart After Sale Price 14.00 K mart Sale Price Young MEN’ LONG SLEEVE - ~ DRESS SHIRT and colours. 65% Polyester/35% Cotton tapered shirt in many styles K mart Regular List Price 6.96 K mart Special Price TRUMPET DAFFODILS Guaranteed to produca 30-50 Lovely tropical flawers under nor- plants. 8”. ‘mal conditions. ' Kmart Requiar Guy them by the KmartAeguiar | List Prices, dd 1.5 kg box. List Price & 99 . K mart Kmart Special 344 Spocial 88 ad Price Box Price Each K mart Special Price K mart Special Price 25 QUART SIZE BAGS Sealable. reusable. AE fea ae JACQUARD BEDSPREADS Here’s a bargain you canignore. Check out the discount savings on luxurious Jacquard bedspreads. Made of 63°. Cotton/a7°%s Rayon, they come in nich decorator colours. Gel yours now! K mart Spacial Price 100% COTTON BATH TOWEL Terry printad bath sheats are an exceptional value! 30 x 60 inches. K mart Regular Lint Price 4.37 DRESSY INFANTS’ SHOES Any child would love ths dainty black Patent shoe with strap. For the pra- walker. 57 Pair Famous Popeye characters ation thase furry infants shppers Sock tops Your choceot Popeye. Brutus. Wimpey or Olive 1) ra, K mart Sale Price K mart Sale Price ORS ike. th ’ e . é bia subdinie andtwowhite vinyl. a / Rae Rey: : ; stern Aner stripes on tha sidé. To kogD Up ' ale Price 12. 2 caw your active: intent, ites. K mart Sale Price fureg"@ twa tong loam sola: se Unfant - mart Bale Pride. K mati Sate Price