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Gordie Howe of Red Wings Named Hart Trophy Winner WinnerMONTREAL MONTREAL Quebec May 1 Right wing Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings who led the National Hockey League in scoring for the second year in a row today was named winner of the Hart Trophy as the most valuable player for the 195152 season seasonJn Jn a poll of 18 sports writers and radio broadcasters three front each league city the 24yearold Red Wing sharpshooter received nine first place votes five seconds and two thirds thirdsWith With each balloter selecting three players on a 531 point basis Howe received a total of 62 points for a sizable lead over runnerup Elmer Lach of the Montreal Canadiens Lach with three first place votes 10 seconds and one third had 46 points