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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1944

Page

8

1944 College All America List Reflects Army Ohio State Mix

The 1944 AP All-America team favors Ohio State and Army with two players each in the backfield. Les Horvath leads the Buckeyes in the backfield alongside Glenn Davis and Felix Blanchard of Army. The lineup, the AP notes, marks a shift away from Navy and Marine schools toward civilian power. Horvath is the only senior. others are juniors or younger, with a backfield heavy at the average line of 204 pounds.

Orlo Robertson Associated Press New York Navy Marine Ohio State United States Military Academy Alabama Stanford Minnesota Notre Dame Army Les Horvath Glenn Davis Felix Blanchard Bill Hackett Horvath Buckeyes Blanchard Davis Bob Fenimore Oklahoma Aggies Norman Naval Air Base Phil Tinsley Georgia Tech Hubert Bechtel University of Texas Don Whitmire Southern California John Ferraro Hackett Hamilton J. Nichols Rice Caleb van Fennimore Bob Jenkins Tom Shorty) McWilliams Mississippi State South Purdue Boris Babe) Dimancheff Claude Buddy) Young Illinois Bob Kelly Indiana Los Angeles North Carolina West Point Air Corps Lafayette Bishopville S. C Fenimore Woodward Whitmire Ferraro Trojan California Nichols John Green Bill Hachten Ralph Serpico Monk Simons Tulane Tinsley Bechtel Barney Poole Army Plebe Leon Bramiett Jack Dugger Hank Walker Virginia Southwest Joe Parker Texas Warrington Felto Prewitt Tulsa Bob St. Onge Auburn Carl Voyles Tex William and Mary

Army and Navy stars lead 1945 All-American backfield

The roster highlights backs Blanchard Davis Horvath and Fenimore, with teammates Bechtel Tinsley and Ferraro among ends and tackles. Other standout players include Jenkins McWilliams Dimancheff Young and Davis, forming a powerful 1945 hero lineup from Army Navy Ohio State USC and more.

Henry Walker Virginia Milan Lazetich Michigan John Green Army Felto Prewitt Tulsa William Hachten Calif William Willis Ohio Leon Bramlett, Jr Navy Thos. McWilliams Miss Claude Young Illinois Boris Dimanchef Purdue Robert Jenkins

Horvath to play East in Shrine Game January first

Ohio State star Les Horvath, 1944 Heisman winner, will join the East team in the Shrine Game in San Francisco on January 1. It marks his second appearance, making him the first player to return to the Shrine Game.

Les Horvath East Eleven New York Ohio State United States San Francisco William M. Coffman Horvath Buckeye Coffman Bill Hackett Ralph Flannagan Bob Brugge

Sutton Makes Lineup Shift for Red Raiders Home Opener

Central high school's Red Raiders host Minneapolis North tonight at 8 p m on Hixon floor in a 1944 45 season opener with lineup changes led by Vince Schrader at forward and Bob Lind on the wing. Central seeks revenge after last year 28 25 defeat and also heads to Eau Claire for a road game against Old Abes tomorrow night.

Central High School Red Raider Minneapolis North High Polar Bears Hixon Mark Sutton Madison West Vince Schrader Bob Nub) Lind Joe Patterson Clayton Maseline George Fuhrmann Bud Fishman Central Polars Red Raiders Eau Claire Johnny Novak

Western Conference Sets Dates For Indoor And Outdoor Meets

The Western Conference announces its 1945 indoor track and field meet on March 10 at the University of Chicago fieldhouse and the outdoor meet on May 26 at the University of Illinois. Swimming and baseball dates were approved, with the swimming and wrestling championships at Northwestern on the indoor track meet day. The National collegiate swimming meet is tentatively set for March 30-31 at the University of Michigan.

Chicago University of Chicago University of Illinois Northwestern University University of Michigan

Penna Surprised As He Leads Miami Open Field

Tony Penna led the field at the Miami open after a sub par 68 in the first round and held a one stroke edge over 193 players. He admitted the course isn’t his ideal spot and credited Johnny Revolta with backing him as the Evanston, Illinois pro pursues the title.

Miami Fla Tony Penna Tony Johnny Revolta Evanston Ill Penna

Midget Cage Loops Begin Schedule Set for 1944 45 Season

La Crosse Municipal Basketball Association announces the Midget league schedule for players ages nine to twelve. Three leagues operate across Logan Central and Longfellow gyms with eighteen teams. The Southern and Northern divisions list teams such as Blockbusters, Sharpshooters, Marine Raiders, Jefferson Midgets, Sea Hawks and Blackhawks with games starting at 9:15 AM or 2:15 PM and staggered rounds through January.

la Crosse Municipal Basketball Association Logan Gym Central Gym Longfellow Gym John Betz, Jr David Williams Sharpshooters Marvin Slater Lincoln Midgets Jack Bumme Mangiers Thomas Hicke White Eagies Allan Townsend We. S Marine Raiders Ralph Secrist Longfellow Midgets Roger Monson Jr. Army Danny Brer Panthers William Fpregin Paul Moizahn Jefferson Midgets Harold Bernd Jefferson Lions Jack Ammerman Greased Lightning Kenneth Wittenberg Sea Hawks Robert Saley High

Wisconsin Teachers Win Once Lose Twice In Out of State Games

The Wisconsin State Teachers college teams went 1 2 on the road last night River Falls defeated Macalester 41 to 32 at St Paul Luther College Decorah beat La Crosse 42 to 27 and St Johns Collegeville defeated Superior 55 to 26 all as visiting squads.

Wisconsin State Teachers College River Falls Teachers Macalester St. Paul

Maj John L Griffith Dies Of Heart Attack

Maj John L Griffith 67 longtime Western conference commissioner died suddenly in his Sherman hotel office after conference directors re elected him to a five year term. He had identified with intercollegiate athletics since 1902 and helped shape rule interpretations. Survivors include his widow and son Lieutenant John L Jr of the navy. Funeral plans not yet set.

Griffith Maj Sherman Hotel Beloit Wis L. W. St. John Ohio State University K. L Tug) Wilson Northwestern National Intercollegiate Athletic Association John L. Jr Navy Station St. Louis U. S. Army University of Illinois Maj. Griffith Mt. Carroll Beloit College Yankton S. D Morningside College Sioux City Drake University Des Moines Drake Reys

Midwest Cage Teams Swing Into Action

Midwest college basketball teams clash in Chicago and across the region as Illinois faces Great Lakes DePaul battles Wyoming in a Chicago Stadium doubleheader Michigan State meets Ohio State in Columbus Notre Dame battles Miami Ohio and awaits a second home date Northwestern opens vs DePauw Indiana travels to Columbus to meet Camp Atterbury and Illinois meets Great Lakes in a naval center rematch with a 2-1 all time margin from World War II era series.

Chicago Midwest Illinois Great Lakes DePaul Wyoming Chicago Stadium Michigan State Ohio State Columbus Marquette Hilltoppers Madison Bud Foster Badgers Northwestern de Pauw Evanston Carl Gophers Indiana Ind Atterbury Harry Good Naval Training Center Illini

College Basketball Scores From AP Roundup

Luther defeated La Crosse Teachers 42 to 27 while Wittenberg led Ashland 29 to 26. Bowling Green posted a 103 to 34 win over Camp Perry. River Falls Teachers beat Stout Field 43 to 41 as Macalester topped St John’s 32 to 55 and Superior Teachers won 26 to an unspecified opponent.

The Associated Press Luther la Crosse Wittenberg Ashland Bowling Green Camp Perry Stout Field Camp Atterbury Air Base

Luther Quintet Triumphs Over La Crosse State Teachers 42 27

Luther College's basketball team defeated La Crosse State Teachers College 42 to 27 in Decorah. Don Cooks led scoring for La Crosse with 11 points, while Luther's strong second half stretch kept the visitors to just 10 points after a 19-17 halftime margin.

Decorah Special Luther College la Crosse State Teachers College Luther Donald Hap) Cooks la Crosse Iren Racine Elliott Naroway Den Ygam Francis Feeney Murphy Crosse la Crosse Dlavers Bill Gills Arlang J. Bansky Teachers College la Crosse la Crosse Ladsng Aes Oe College Fayette Pritz siCochas Pearson LaBansay Eliott Ojohnent Murphy Johnson Dittmane Leon,c Gillesg Ter Larson Raecberg i Christ'nsen Zebellg Ees Nelson IF Olvildeng Totels

Fights Last Night in Multiple Cities

In Belleville New Jersey Tony Janko beat Sammy Memnone on points 119% to 13454. In Stamford Phil Terranova defeated Charley Nod on points 128 to 129. In New York Johnny Pinanzo defeated Joe Bennett on points 156 to 156. In St Louis Chariley Dodson knocked out R J Lew 160 to 163. Savoy Canadeo defeated Gene Cudgill on points 144 to 147 in Dayton Ohio.

Belleville N. J Tony Janko Youngstown Sammy Memnone Stamford Conn Worcester Mass Phil Terranova New York Charley Nod Johnny Pinanzo Baltimore Joe Bennett ST. Louis Chariley Dodson R. J. Lew Denver Savoy Canadeo Green Bay Wil Gene Cudgill Dayton. O

New Vaal river community plan plans for one quarter million

South Africans draw up a plan for a new community on the Vaal river about 45 miles from Johannesburg. The project envisions a broad manufacturing base anchored by the new Vaal steel works including engineering and equipment for mass and specialized production.

Vaal River Johannesburg Vaal

Michigan Sets 1945 Grid Games With Army and Navy

Michigan schedules Army on an away date in 1945 and Navy at Baltimore on November 10, following Notre Dame's example. Coach Fritz Crisler confirms Army to visit Michigan in 1946 and Navy to play at Ann Arbor in 1946 or 1947, continuing service-team matchups after 1944 success.

Chicago Notre Dame University of Michigan Army Navy H. O Fritz) Crisler Wolverines New York Baltimore Crisler Michigan Ann Arbor

Zollners Defend Title In Narrow Win Over Sheboygan

Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons defeated Sheboygan Redskins 55 to 49 in a tense NBA game at Sheboygan. Pelkington led scoring with 21 points on eight field goals and five free throws. Mike Novak had 19 for Sheboygan.

Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons Sheboygan Redskins Sheboygan Pelkington Hoosier Mike Novak

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