All-Service Eleven Picks Feature Randolph Field Duo
The AP selects a two-way line with Randolph Field players Len Eshmont and Bill Dudley among four Army and seven Navy spots. Otto Graham tops the backfield, while Strohmer and Stydahar anchor the line in a 1940s service football all star lineup.
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Norman Naval Air Base
del Monte
Fordham
New York Giants
Len
William Dudley
Randolph Field
University of Virginia
Pittsburgh
Bill
Otto Graham
North Carolina
Northwestern University
Otto
Sgt
Jack Russell
Blackland
Southwest
Baylor
Jack
Joseph Stydahar
Fleet City
Chicago Bears
West Virginia
Rangers and Blugolds Tip Off In Tough Week Start
The Rangers meet Winona at Winona tonight with a 8 p m. start. Sparta hosts the Blugolds as Mihuta paces Sparta and Blugolds to counter with Daytone Knutson May and Nagle leading the attack for a rugged road swing. The Rangers B team opens prelims with guards and forwards listed among 20 players seeking early wins.
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la Crosse
Inona
Aigers
Uinas
Sparta
Igh
Frm
Monans
Carl
Matty
the Rangers
Winonahea
Nclu
Ronnie Olsen
Dick Twi
Bob Reihl
John Bright
Ken Dobig
Bo Rangers
Amers
Richard Luehne
Jack Klar
Dick Brow George Field
Don Blank
Dig Johnson
Bob Dahl
Rodney Adam Gordie Peterson
Charles Snyder
Eugene Haefner
Dick Jake Misna
Bernie Hefti
Nie Lawrence
John Michuta
Blugolds
Spartans
W . Cotter
St. Pat’s
Seers
Michuta
Charlie Schmiky
Jim
la Crosse Logan
Crisler Named Coach of the Year by Griffith Indirectly
Western Conference athletic head John L Griffith, before his death, cast a coach of the year ballot for Michigan’s H O Crisler. The Wolverine mentor guided a depleted lineup to strong showings against Iowa Ohio State Penn State Illinois and Wisconsin, nearly upsetting Ohio State and earning praise from Griffith for a remarkable 1944 season.
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Chicago
H. O
Fritz) Crisler
Michigan
Wolverines
John L. Griffith
Griffith
Crisler
Earl Blaik
Army
Carroll Widdoes
Ohio State
Grif
Iowa
Seahawks
Buckeye
Les Omy
Indiana
Bob Weise
Bob Nussbaumer
Purdue
Navy
Ann Arbor
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Bill Daley
Minnesota
Elroy Hirsch
Wisconsin Lend-Lease
Buckeyes
Eleven-Year-Olds Place Second in Sparta Mixed Tourney
Eleven-year-old Toby Apple and Sgt Tex Hall finish second in the Sparta alleys mixed doubles Sunday. Apple rolled 162 158 133 for a 1006 total with 30 handicap. Winners were Norma Abrahamson Floyd Daniel with 1030 scratch and a one-pineback. Coffman Jefferson earned 1205 pins.
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Sparta
Wis
Toby Apple
Sgt
Tex Hall
Toby
Norma Abrahamson
Floyd Daniel
Mane Chever
Toace
Vance Coffman
Rl Jefferson
Lou Apple
John
Camp McCoy Basketball Averages Revealed
Camp McCoy statistics show the team’s average age of 24 years, average height six feet, and average weight 175 pounds. The figures reflect the personnel details for the Wisconsin based unit.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
U G A Keeps Alive The Fight For Medical Care
A brief item notes ongoing efforts by U G A to sustain funding for medical services. Activists press officials for continued support, citing patient needs and hospital programs as critical to community health.
One Man Will Rule Baseball Before Next Season
Veterans believe owners set up an advisory council to continue a one man rule with a new commissioner before the season. Will Harridge Ford Frick and Leslie M. O Connor run the council with O Connor deciding on matters, no vote by league heads. All Star game slated for Fenway Park July 10 1945 and Yankees trade of Johnny Johnson for Jake Wade noted.
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New York
Will Harridge
Ford Frick
Leslie M. O'Connor
Landis
O'Connor
Theseball Writers Asociation of America
Clark Griffith
Washington Head
Fenway Park
Boston
Detroit
Yankees
Johnny Johnson
White Sox
Jake Wade
Illini halfback Lieut Richard Good dies of wounds in France
Lieut Richard Good native of South Bend Ind and a standout Illini halfback in 1940 41 42 died from wounds suffered in France His widow Mrs Jeanne Good was notified in Champaign Illinois News records him as one of the Illini s best forward passers in a decade
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Champaign
Richard Good
University of Ilinois
Illini
France
Jeanne Good
South Bend
Ind
Wisconsin Halfback Girard Accepts Shrine East Invitation
Madison report states Girard, left halfback for the University of Wisconsin, will play for the East squad against the West in the Shrine game in San Francisco on January 1. The Marinette native becomes the second Badger signed, following Jack Mead's pledge to join the team.
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George
Russell Letlow
CSP
Camp Peary
University of San Francisco
Green Bay Packers
Russ
Madison
Wis
Jug
Girard
University of Wisconsin
San Francisco
Calif
Gward
Marinette
Badger
Jack Mead
Badgers At Lakes Great Lakes roster shows Wisconsin men
The Great Lakes basketball squad lists at least three Wisconsin players James Ove and William K. Downey from Milwaukee and Paul V. Cloyd from Madison. Ove was a Lawrence College alumnus, Cloyd attended Wisconsin and played with the Twentieth Century Fox all stars before AAU title in Denver, Downey was a Marquette player.
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Great Lakes
Ill
Wisconsin
James Ove
William K. Downey
Milwaukee
Paul V. Cloyd
Madison
Ove
Seaman
Lawrence College
Appleton
Cloyd
University of Wisconsin
Twentieth Century-Fox All Stars
China
Japan
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
Denver
Downey
Marquette
Fights Last Night Showdown Results Across Cities
The night of boxing action featured Melio Bettina defeating Georgie Parks by points in Washington. In Buffalo Willems stopped Dave Castilioux by TKO in 5 rounds. Jackie Robinson beat Frank Rose in Philadelphia by TKO. George Costner knocked out Tommy James in Chicago. Bernard Docusen outpointed Jackie Graves in New Orleans.
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Washington
Melio Bettina
Beacon
N. J
Georgie Parks
Buffalo
KN. Y
the Willems
Trenton
Dave Castilioux
Montreal
Jackie Robinson
New i
Frank Rose
Philadelphia
Chicago
George
Sugar Costner
Cincinnati
Tommy James
New Orleans
Bernard Docusen
Jackie Graves
Austin
Minn
First Greek on Ice Debuts for New York Rangers
Walter Antanas of Hamilton Ontario becomes the NHL's first player of Greek origin. The Rangers placed the rookie at right wing on the first forward line in his debut during their second home game in New York.
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NEW York
Walter
Ants) Atanas
New York Rangers
Hamilton
Ont
Rangers
Docisen tops Graves in six round decision in New Orleans
Young Bernard Docisen of New Orleans won a six round decision over Jackie Graves in New Orleans before 5,000 fans. Graves suffered his first pro defeat in 18 fights after trading early blows with Docisen, who led from the start and wore Graves down in the final rounds.
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New Orleans
Bernard Docisen
Jackie Graves
Austin
Minn
Graves
Docisen
Blackbirds Schedule Sees Big NYC Focus This Season
Long Island University the Blackbirds will play only two road games this season. They travel to Boston January 19 to face Bowling Green and meet Canisius in Buffalo January 27. Seven of 19 games occur in Madison Square Garden.
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Brooklyn
Long Island University
Blackbirds
Boston
Bowling Green U
Canisus
Buffalo
Madison Square Garden
Brown football lineman Joseph McMullen mocked by teammates
Providence R I le tackle Joseph McMullen signals for Brown faces ridicule after six games with three interceptions but no rushing yardage.
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Providence
R. IL
Joseph McMullen
Brown
West Salem Hosts Viroqua Five On Hardwood Tonight
West Salem high cagers under Coach George Glasrud host Viroqua tonight at 8 p m on Salem hardwoods. Salem seeks a sixth straight win in 1944 led by Freeman Neuburg and Todd McEldowney, while Viroqua aims to snap its skid after Friday’s loss to Tomah.
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George Glasrud
West Salem High
Viroqua
Salem
Freeman Newburg
Todd McEldowney
Tomah
Marquette Coach Sees Tight Game Ahead With Northwestern
Marquette coach Bill Chandler says his Hilltoppers have speed and poise for a close game against Northwestern after a split season start. He notes a balanced scoring effort against Wisconsin and predicts a tough matchup with the Wildcats at Chicago Stadium. Chandler also criticizes first half officiating and calls for consistent, vigilant standards throughout a game.
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Milwaukee
Marquette
Chandler
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Chicago Basketball Writer's Association
McCoy Cagers Hit Road Tests At Ft Sheridan And Chicago
McCoy's basketball squad travels to Ft. Sheridan to face Bakers and Cooks Friday night then Illinois Tech in Chicago Saturday. Following an opener victory over Richland Center the team lost to Schick General Hospital and St. Mary's College Winoona Minn. Let's Go U S A Keep Em Firing.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Bakers and Cooks School
Ft. Sheridan
Illinois Tech
Chicago
Richland Center
McCoy
Schick General Hospital
St. Mary’s College
Winona
Minn
College Basketball Scores From Various Matches
A chaotic recap lists several results including Great Lakes 62 over Lincoln 4 7, DePaul 66 over Illinois W Concordia 46, Pepperdine 31, Kansas State 33, Washburns and Iowa 87, South Dakota State 71, Adolphus 61, Bemidji 43.
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Associated Preast Great Lakes
Lincoln
Net
DePaul
Illinois
Concordia
Moorhead
Ecker
Pepperdine
Angeles
Kansas State
Washburs
Iowa
South Dakota State
Ee Adolphus
Bemidji Taders
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Aquinas
Chip Royal
AP Newsfeatures
Associated Press
John Woudenberg
St. Mary's
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Nick Susoeff
Second Air Force
Washington State
Strohmeyer
Sen Eshmont Norman
Russ Letlow
Camp Geary Guard
William
Dudley
Randolph Fie
Charley
Trippi
Third Air Force
Ith
Jack Russell Randolph
George Strohmeyer
Pre Flight Center
No. Carolina
Garrard
Ramsey
Heileman's
Knutson Dairy
Hot Brau Tavern
Casey's Car Sales
Hank's
C. Eckhardt
Moore
O. Pailmaquist
R. Stolander
A. Erickson
T. Knudson
Tabbert
C. Beranek
enema _MEN’S AFL LEAGUE
Butchers
A. Noffke
F. Proksch Co. Schurz
C. OU A. Klawitter
A. Hahn
H. Affeldt
W. Scheitzach
H. Magin
A. Bartheid
A. Bartheid Ladies Commercial League Arcade Alleros—Handicap League
Northern Engraving Co
Ed Phillips and Sons
Helleman’s
Modern Laundry
Your Uncles Tavern
Bump Pump Co
Ruth's Plowers
Kienah's Plowers
Maytag Washers
V. Young
Horvick
Ladies Merchants League
wFw
Cargills
Cora
Allis Chalmers
Cremer's Jewelry
Elec
Heilemans
Casey Car Sales
Sie
Servisor Telephone Co
C. Stackowitz
Rudrud
la Crosse Tribune
M. Wagner
H. Morton
R. Snodgrass
M. Meide Panke
E. Severson
Vv. Stinson
M. Hetanecker
Ladies Arcade League
Arcade Aliens
Gaskill’s Tavern
Funeral Home
Matt's Place
Streicher's Pharmacy
Wunderlich Nov. Co
Crescent Jewelers Sa
B. Freeman
Battalla
B. Christophers
D. Temp
D. Muetze
DeBoer
M. Ritter
L. Streight
B. Geiwitz
Teachers College
Winona Teachers
Upper Iowa
College Gym
Stevens Point
Central Logan
Aquinas Gym
Central
Wausau
Crisler Tops
By Jerry Liska
By Joe Reichler
Frick
National League
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
Lieut. Good
East 11
la Palmas
Columbus. O
Tommy
T. Tooke
DANDY
St. Nite Iw
Manhattan
CET
Phillips 4 Sons Distr. Corp
West Salem
Viroqua Five
R. C. Cheney CO
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