Big Ten Title Race Hints Close Contests With Buckeyes and Iowa
In 1944-45 Big Ten play the defending champion Ohio State and Iowa are prime contenders joined by Wisconsin Purdue and Illinois as Chicago and Indiana also show strength. Illinois keys on Walt Bork Howie Judson while Purdue leans on Paul Hoffman. The season opens soon as teams vie for early leadership and a tight stretch drive looms amid strong guard play and added talent from Utah.
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Minois
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Purdue
Paul Hoffman
Utah University
Ie Ae
Aminza
Indiana
Michigan
Northwestern
Sun Bowl May Welcome Mexican University Team
Unbeaten University of El Paso Nuevo Mexico may meet Southwestern University of Georgetown Texas in the Sun Bowl on New Year’s Day. A 30 man Mexican squad could arrive December 28 if invited and accepts. The Mexican team posted four wins and one tie this season, scoring 162 points to opponents 24.
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Mexico University
Southwestern University of Georgetown
Tex
Alfonso Casa
Southwestern
Juarez
Alexicans
Giants Coach Richard Smuin Faces Immediate Challenge
New York Giants head coach Richard Smuin faces a pressing task as the team regrouped after a difficult stretch. Cuddy notes the struggles, outlines potential adjustments, and signals how the staff plans to regain form in upcoming games.
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Jack Cuddy
United Press
W York
Richard Smuin
Reid Leads Popular Dance Band Return to Oehve
Moose Don Reid and his orchestra are set to perform next Wednesday at the Alfoose Country Home. Reid has previously appeared there and is favored by the dancers, with many acts appearing at the venue during the year.
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Don Reid
Oehve
Alfoose
Reid
Draft Looms For Older Men
Continued from Page One the draft will reclassify workers in essential civilian industries for immediate induction. Hershey urged keeping certain men on their jobs or in 2-A 2-B deferments with local board permission before changing occupations. Changes would also require 1-A 1-AO or 4-B status for immediate call. Selective Service forecasts more inductions from the 26-37 cohort after February 1. Also notes a printer shop offering quick letterheads and other work.
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Hershey
Selective Service
Steffen Wins Paratroop Insignia
Pvt Wallace C Steffen son of Mrs L J Steffen of 208 6th Ave SW has earned the right to wear Wings and Boots of the United States Army Paratroops after four weeks of jump training at Fort Benning Georgia. He completed five jumps including a tactical combat landing.
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Wallace C. Steffen
L. J. Steffen
6Th Ave. SW
United States Army
Fort Benning
Georgia
Mindoro invasion deemed pivotal though risky campaign
Washington dispatch notes Mindoro landings as the most hazardous yet potentially most profitable step in the Luzon reconquest plan. Observers say success could force Japanese reinforcement shifts, establish a Luzon invasion base, and enable air cover for future landings while highlighting MacArthur’s bold, high-stakes strategy amid overwatch by wary U S commanders.
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Mindoro
Philippines
Luzon
Douglas MacArthur
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Formosa
Mingoro
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