Advertisement appearing in the Toronto Globe newspaper
November 7, 1936

I found this on a microfilm in the Mount Allison University library. Two of the viewers were equipped with photocopiers, so I was able to bring this home and scan it.

HOCKEY BROADCAST TONIGHT
For clear Reception
Replace weak radio tubes NOW

Join a million fans tonight listening to Foster Hewitt's play-by-play description of the big hockey game . . . but first replace worn-out tubes with new General Electric Radiotrons. You'll enjoy the game far more. And you'll ensure better reception for all radio programs.
GLASS METAL

MADE IN CANADA

GENERAL
ELECTRIC
 

RADIOTRONS

Guaranteed By Your Dealer

CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., Ltd

N-236

A short Foster Hewitt biography (1904-1985) - http://www.rcc.ryerson.ca/ccf/personal/hof/hewitt_f.html

WAV clip, 338kB: "He shoots, he scores!" - 1943

1943


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