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 New for 2004, the Stants Bonspiel replaced
the Gabel Bonspiel as the SCC men's "Junior" skip
club championship. First event finalist will compete for the Stants medal with the Vaughen, Link
and Leonard as the other medal events in this Bonspiel.
Gus Stants has generously donated winner and runner up pins for this event, in memory of his
father Harry. Harry was not a curler, but often came to the club to watch his wife Vicki play. Harry
was famous for wearing hats as shown on the Stants Medal. The
Stants Bonspiel begins a new tradition in Schenectady. Come and be a part of it.
Frank G. Vaughen Trophy
 The Frank G. Vaughen Trophy was presented in
1945 to foster competition among Junior
Skips. Mr. Vaughen was Vice President of SCC for 10 years, 1923-33. He was also President
from 1916 to 1920. An excellent curler, he skipped a Schenectady rink to its first Gordon
Medal in 1916. He was also President of the GNCC.
John Link Cup
 The John
Link Cup was presented in 1972 by "curling brithers" in honor of John H. Link.
John was the architect who designed the Balltown Road facility in 1951. He was a serious
student of curling and wrote his own rules of strategy which are frequently used today.
He knew more about curling than most skips and lead a Schenectady rink to the U.S.
Men's Championships.
Richard M. Leonard Trophy
 The Richard M. Leonard Trophy was presented in 1978 by members of the SCC in his memory.
A Schenectady attorney, he was a true gentleman of the sport of curling.
Dick & his wife, Blythe, curled for many years and the family heritage continues
with their daughter Amanda Vickerson who curls with husband Tom in Rochester.
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