Ohio State Dominates UP all-Big Ten Team Selections
Ohio State places four on the United Press 1944 all-Big Ten squad led by Les Horvath and Boris Dimancheff on the first team. Other Buckeyes Jack Dugger Bill Willis and Bill Hackett also earned berths with Purdue and Illinois sharing several honors and Michigan, Indiana, Northwestern, Wisconsin also represented. Dimancheff favored for fullback by votes, Wiese pressed for the position before service leave.
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Boris Dimancheff
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Bill Willis
Bill Hackett
John Tavener
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Milan Lazetich
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Buddy Young
Ilinois
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Dimancheff
Wayne “Red” Williams
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Appleby
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Williams
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Sundheim
Four Lettermen on Franklin Cage Squad Leads Turbulent Start
Franklin High under coach Orville Rust prepares for a new season after losing half of its veteran quartet Wilson’s team. The lineup features guards Bill Shuttleworth and Grant Jennings, center Jim Kolosick, forward Dick Albright, plus returning scorers Jim Phillips and Gordon Ramsey from last year’s sophs. Practice shows several newcomers like Newell Pinch and Bill Chadima eyeing starting roles as Burlington engagement opens the season.
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Jim Kolosick
Dick Albright
Jim Phillips
Gordon Ramsey
Paul Sword
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Burlington
Rust
Newell Pinch
Bill Chadima
Rod Rust
Bob Scheib
Fred Gable
Ramblers Open Season With Independence Five
Wilson high prepares for the 1944-45 basketball opener in a lineup shorthanded by Navy duty. Coach Bill Barnard must field a five with Lloyd Hoyle Bob Christie Dick Stolte and Harry Farmer, plus a guard slot to be filled by Tom Gaines or Don Harmon as 17 players compete. Ferris Clarke departs. Ed Hembera takes over, and freshman workouts start after Christmas.
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Independence
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Barnard
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Bob Christie
Dick Stolte
Harry Farmer
Tom Gaines
Don Harmon
Oklahoma
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Don Havlik
Don Black
Vernon Havlik
Dick Birkicht
Don Wink
Tom Whitelaw
Vernon Snodgrass
Walter Moscrip
Dave Pityer
Erwin Darrow
Myrt Gladwin
Ferris Clarke
Denver Scrum
Ed Hembera
Hembera
Canadiens Tie Leafs in NHL Standings After Boston Win
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 4 to 1 to pull level with the idle Toronto Maple Leafs for first in the league. Wingtee Blake scored once and assisted, aiding a tie with teammate Sweeney Schriner, who was sidelined by a leg injury.
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Tech and Tulsa Chosen to Play In Orange Bowl
Miami AP reports Georgia Tech and Tulsa will meet in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. Tech, winner over Navy and facing Notre Dame and Georgia, and Tulsa, with two games left including Arkansas and Miami, were selected after a Sugar Bowl rematch in New Orleans.
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Little Change in Landis Condition
CHICAGO UP Little change was reported Wednesday in the condition of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis 78 year old baseball czar who is seriously ill at St Luke s hospital Landis has been confined to the hospital since Oct 2 suffering from fatigue and a severe cold Tuesday however his doctor admitted Landis suffered a setback a few days ago.
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Midwestern bias marks Esquire football poll
The Esquire poll ranks Bernie Bierman top coach with Frank Leahy and Paul Brown next, noting Midwest dominance. It shows the region scoring highest for best football and supports wide open pro play, while Minnesotas improving Gophers threaten strong opponents with better pass defense and a sharp passing attack.
Kansas Missouri Turkey Day Battle Returns to Kansas City
Kansas City hosts the Kansas Missouri football game on Thursday for the first time in 33 years, reviving a 53 year old rivalry tradition. The Big Six moves other football games to Saturday with Kansas State versus Nebraska and Oklahoma against Oklahoma A&M in another heated clash.
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Norway and Waterville Rally On Varsity Scores
Monona and Waterville clash at Monona with Waterville leading at half as Floyd Freeman tops for Waterville while Delores Drahn and Marion push Webster. Harper's Ferry and Lisbon also feature wins with McGregor John Hill standout and Gerald Cave scoring for Clarence.
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Marion Voted National League Most Valuable Player
New York AP reports Marty Marion of St. Louis was selected as the National League MVP for 1944 in a one point decision over Bill Nicholson. The 6-foot-2 Iva South Carolina native, 27 on December 1, starred at shortstop for the Cardinals, contributing defense and offense with a .269 batting average, 64 RBIs, 33 homers, 120 runs scored, and a league leading .971 fielding average.
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Marty Marion
St. Louis
Bill Nicholson
Chicago
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Iva, S C
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Hoppe fires 688 series in Classic league action
Johnny Hoppe topped Virgil Hammar's upstairs alleys with a 688 series on Tuesday night in the Classic league. He rolled 224 203 and 261 to set a new high for the bowling season.
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Virgil Hammar
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