Army Five Dominate AP All America Team of 1945
The 1945 All America squad features five Army players led by backs Glenn Davis and Felix Blanchard with linemen DeWitt Coulter Albert Nemetz and John Green. Other first team selections include Vaughn Mancha of Alabama Richard Duden of Navy Robert Fenimore of Oklahoma A and M and Herman Wedemeyer of St Marys. Four players repeat from 1944 joining Bechtol Duden and Mancha. The East leads with 13 selections while the Midwest follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press Sports Writers
Big Eleven
Blanchard
Davis
Fenimore
Harvard
Army
Richard Duden
Navy
Midwest
Warren Amling
Ohio State
South
Vaughn Manch
Alabama
Bechtel
Southwest
Far West
Herman Wedemeyer
St. Mary’s
Ace Associated Press
Glenn Davis
Felix Blanchard
Touchdown Twins
Glenn
Felix
Doc
Speedy
Col
Paul Bunker
Corregidor
Bataan
Service Academy
Charley Daly
West Point
Bunker
Douglas MacArthur
Paul
Daly
The
Hudson
Hubert Bechtel
Texas
Lubbock
DeWitt Coulter
Ft. Worth
Pana
Vaughn Mancha
Ala“te
Birmingham
John Green
Shelbyville
Albert Nemetz
Prince George
New York City
Hermann Wedemeyer
Mary’s
Honoulu
Robert Fenimore
Oklahoma A
Woodward
Okla
Claremont
Calif
Bishopville
S. C
Second and Third Team All Americans Listed by Schools
The roster lists Second Team selections E Max Morris Northwestern T Thomas Dean SMU G John Mastrangelo Notre Dame C Richard Scott Navy G Joseph Dickerson Penn T Jim Kekeris Missouri E Henry Foldberg Army Frank Dancesier Notre Dame B Harry Gilmer Alabama B Ollie Cline Ohio State Third Team selections E Henry Walker Virginia T Clarence Esser Wisconsin G Al Sparks UCLA C Ralph Jenkins Clemson G Jim Lecture Northwestern T George Savitsky Penn E Neill Armstrong A&M B George Taliaferro Indiana B Clyde Scott Navy B Stan Koslowski Holy Cross B Robert Evans Penn Included in honorable mention are Oklahoma players E Moseley Tulsa T Grn rigg Tulsa G Coldover A&M C Bodenhamer CU EB Brown B Grimes A&M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Morris
Northwestern
Thomas Dean
John Mastrangelo
Notre Dame
Richard Scott
Navy
Joseph Dickerson
Penn
Jim Kekeris
Missouri
Henry Foldberg
Army
Frank Dancesier
Harry Gilmer
Alabama
Peter Pihos
Indiana
Ollie Cline
Ohio State
E—Henry Walker
Virginia
Clarence Esser
Wisc
al Sparks
UCLA
Ralph Jenkins
Clemson
Jim Lecture
George Savitsky
E—Neill Armstrong
George Taliaferro
Ind
Clyde Scott
Stan Koslowski
Holy Cross
Robert Evans
Oklahoma
E—Moseley
Tulsa
T—Grnrigg
G—Coldover
C—Bodenhamer
C.U
Eb—Brown
B—Grimes
Trials Set for 300 Japanese in Allied War Prisoner Abuses
Tokyo reports that the first of 300 low-level Japanese charged with maltreating allied prisoners will go on trial December 18 under a sped up schedule. Trials may run concurrently with Tojo and other suspects named for the allied tribunal as Yokohama police locate courtroom space and legal counsel is appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
C. P. Hall
U.S. Eighth Army
Yokohama
Army
Navy
James Dickinson
Jacksonville
Fla
Harold H. Emmons, Jr
Detroit
Kijuro Shidehara
House of Representatives
MacArthur
Cradle to Grave Athletic Link Formed By 3 Bodies
The National high school, National collegiate, and National amateur athletic unions unite to develop amateur athletics postwar. The NCAA AAU and U S Olympic association begin joint work toward the 1948 Olympic Games with Brundage and Wilson elected to key posts as leaders pledge shared goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Claassen
New York
National High School
National Collegiate
National Amateur Athletic Union
United States
AAU
Willa N. Greim
Denver
NCAA
U.S. Olympic Association
U. S. A. Sports Federation
Avery Brundage
Chicago
Olympic Group
Wilbur C. Smith
Tulane University
Greim
Kenneth L
Tug) Wilson
Big Ten
Owen V. van Camp
Asa S. Bushnell
Brundage
Japan's Largest Carrier Sunk in First Philippine Sea Battle
Taisho the largest and newest Japanese carrier sank six hours after a single torpedo puncture on June 18 1944 in the Philippines Sea. Chokaku also fell to American subs on day one. Capt Ohmae and Adm Ozawa survived initial blast, and Ozawa later commanded in the Halsey battle. Ohmae called the first clash the war’s most decisive naval engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Brines
Tokyo
Japan
Toshikazu Ohmae
Associated Press
Philippine Sea
Kip
Adm
Jisaburo Ozawa
Ozawa
Admiral Halsey
U. S
Philippines Sea
Ohmae
Speed Discharges Of Men In Navy
The navy announced immediate discharge for many men previously eligible for release by December 31. The plan aims for as many servicemen as possible to return home for Christmas, with those on ships in U S ports included. A few held back are those whose skills are needed or would delay others' release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
U. S
Shirley Temple Leaves Salt Lake City for Los Angeles
Shirley Temple, former child star, leaves Salt Lake City after a week visiting husband John Agar stationed at Kearns AAF replacement depot. Accompanied by her mother Mrs. George Temple, she moves to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Shirley Temple
Los Angeles
John Agar
Kearns Aaf
George Temple
Queen Mother Lappy Marks Funeral Sparks Gypsy Mourning rite
In Wichita Falls a nine day mourning begins for 5000 Gypsies across five tribes as queen mother Lappy Marks dies at a camp west of Virginia. Her husband King John Marks died in Sacramento eight years ago. Steve Marks acts as pro tem while election of a new Gypsy king is tentatively set for June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Lappy Marks
Virginia
John Marks
Sacramento
Calif
Steve Marks
Six Die As Home For Aged Burns
Six women residents perished in a fire at a private aged home on the Norton county farm. The blaze trapped them in the basement as a coal stove explosion and ensuing flames cut off escape. Mrs Ray Jackson the caretaker’s wife and a granddaughter survived along with three men inmates and other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Kan
Ray Jackson
Jackson
State Supreme Court Opinions Selections in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City December 11. The state supreme court issued opinions including Dunning James Patterson and Standard Accident Insurance Company versus Roscoe Henry Ricket and State Industrial Commission whose award was sustained. Selected Investments Corp versus Mrs Novella Spencer Ledbrook reversed and remanded with directions. Ada Steam Laundry versus Gary Kitchens and Love Kitchens affirmed. Wilhite versus William A Pease and others Cherokee County affirmed. A M Wilhite versus William A Pease Cherokee County affirmed. George Forsyth as liquidating trustee versus Peyton W Smith Oklahoma County affirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Dunning-James Patterson and
Standard Accident Insurance Company
Roscoe Henry Rickert
State Industrial Commis—a Commission
Selected Investments Corp
Novella Spencer-Ledbrook
Oklahoma County
Ada Steam Laundry
Gary
Latimer Escapes Injury Then Involved in Crash
Tough Breaks Delano California reports Woodrow Wilson Latimer escaped injury in a fog auto collision but a second crash injures Latimer and ambulance driver Cecil La Course. A truck struck the ambulance as it loaded Latimer, breaking La Course’s leg and Latimer’s exit. Volunteers rushed both to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delano
Calif
Woodrow Wilson Latimer
Latimer
Cecil
la Course
Springfield grocery window sign sparks brisk speculation
In Springfield Ill on December 11 a cracked sign reading We expect people to things besides appears beside a stalk of celery stirring talk about unexpected items and consumer habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Heavy English Divorce Gains Reflect Not Lower Standards
DeWitt MacKenzie reports in London that wartime England sees a surge in divorces mainly from adulterous cases and more separations settled through welfare societies. Experts say moral outlook remains similar despite higher divorce rates, noting legal changes in 1938 allowing women other grounds for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
London
England
John Bull
Atomic Age Society
Caesar
Slow Lifting Of Price Controls Cited By OPA Chief
Washington December news. OPA head Chester Bowles says removal of price controls is slowed by stronger than expected pressures. Unemployment cited at 1.5 million versus 4.5 million forecast, and retail sales up about 12 percent this quarter from 1941. Citrus price ceilings reimposed last month led to sharp price rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Expect National E Bond Quota Met, War Finance Reports
Washington December 11 Victory loan sales total 17.207 billion dollars, reaching 156.4 percent of the 11 billion goal. Corporate buyers have 12.424 billion, individuals 4.783 billion, and E bonds total 1.291 billion. Ted R. Gamble, national director of the war finance division, commented on the E bond status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Finance Division
Treasury Department
Ted R. Gamble
Whiteway System Patched Up For Use In Town
City officials report the Whiteway wiring 85 percent restored with patchwork of varying wire sizes and multiple spots still shorting out. Main street to Hope avenue and Twelfth street are currently in use while a permanent repair is awaited. Traffic signals are delayed due to wire shortages. several firms hold bids and the first to deliver the correct wire will receive the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Hope Avenue
Twelfth Street
Twenty Arrests In Weekend Show Broad Range Of Offenses
The city police arrested twenty people during the weekend including eleven for gambling. Two suspects, Boby Miller and Elmer Nichols, are accused of armed robberies, threatening victims with a 23 automatic pistol and looting about $60. Walter Barnes was also robbed of $25. Hopper Grocery was robbed at closing. Le Roy Blankenship was tied to the case and handed to county authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boby Miller
Elmer Nichols
Walter Barnes
South Townsend
Dad Lester
Hopper
West Seventh
H. D. Hopper
Texan Named Head of Palestine Board
President Truman named Judge Joseph C. Hutcheson of Texas as United States chairman of a 12 member Anglo American committee to make recommendations for handling Jewish immigration into Palestine. Hutcheson, a judge on the Fifth Circuit Court at Houston, will serve with Sir John E. Singleton of London as British chairman, under a rotating arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Joseph C. Hutcheson
Texas
United States
Palestine
Hutcheson
Fifth Circuit
Houston
John E. Singleton
King’s Bench
High Court of Justice
London
Dr A L Davenport Dies In Holdenville
Dr. A L Davenport 73 died Sunday morning in a Holdenville hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 30 PM from the Holdenville Baptist church. Survived by his widow six daughters two nieces and two nephews. He practiced medicine in Holdenville for forty years and was well known in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Davenport
Holdenville
Aa Baptist Church
Davenport
Ada
Velma Perkins
Roxie Halpin
Albert Salter
Aubrey Salter
Mrs Wilhelmina Miller Quietly Shops for Christmas
In Bloomington Illinois Mrs Wilhelmina Miller age 81 has 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren on her gift list. She avoids the crowded shops and fills her Yuletide with an ample assortment of dolls and stuffed animals, a tradition spanning about 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Drum Majors Shine in Annual High School Princ Principal
Drum majors have played an important role in a successful year at the high school, showcasing strong baton work and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princ
Oklahoma Draft Board Member To Receive Medal
J R Couch Ada Pontotoc county draft board member drawn from a fish bowl for a Washington medal presentation January 21 at the White House. He represents Oklahoma. other state members will receive honors in local ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. R. Couch
Ada
Pontotoc County
Washington
Truman
Couch
Oklahoma
White House
Congress
Kerr
Selective Service
Clive E. Murray
Pontotoc
Tulsa
McAlester
Woodward
Lawton
Bond Plane Reaches Ada in Victory Loan Drive
A Navy Hellcat fighter arrived in Ada on 10 day leave and will remain at Ada Airport north of the city. The aircraft powered by a 2000 HP Pratt Whitney engine has a 42 ft 10 in wingspan and 33 ft 10 in length. It was flown from Norfolk, Virginia by Ens. Stewart, a Lawrence native whose wife works as bookkeeper at McLellans. The plane will later be named after the school with the largest Victory Loan bond sale and placed on Ada High Campus for student training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Victory Loan
Ada High
Norfolk
Ens. Stewart
Lawrence
McLellans Store
Man Arrested Here Turned Over to Seminole Police
A man was arrested Monday afternoon and turned over to Seminole authorities. Seminole booked him as a hot check artist after police found he had written several bad checks and stolen items. Ada officials noted he bought a pistol here and was later arrested near West Main. Also, two others were jailed for drunkenness and another for investigation and sent to county authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Simms
Seminole
Simms
Drew Thomas
Ada
West Main
Ralph Evans Returns from Navy Service to Ada
Ralph Evans known as Fireball returns to Ada as a civilian after four years in the Navy. He served in the Pacific including Luzon Iwo Jima and Okinawa and rose to gunner second class. He plans to enroll at Oklahoma A and M College when the next semester begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Fireball
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Tide
Frank Thomas
Vaughn
Buckeyes
Amling
Steve Owen
Football Giants
Coulter
Military Academy
Pennsylvania
Hubert Bechtol
Lone Star
Huert
Dick Duden
Annapolis
Six Foot Two
Gaels
Herman
Aggies
Bob
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Goodyear
Akron
Ohio
U. S. Navy
Tojo
Philippines
State Supreme Court
Whiteway
Palestine Board
D.C
Ralph Evans
Ada News
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