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SUPenor 0200 fyfcfct bilsniaslm SmM 1 SUPerior 0260 PART TWO Sports JVIaurkets SUPerior 0100 Jr THE WORLD'S. GREATEST NEWSPAPER DECEMBEIt 20, 1942. -wr rz3 An fa) fpful fo) aaasbaa to JUL ILLINOIS BEATS GREA LAKES IN LATE' RALLY, $7 TO 53 mm silver Notre Dame BRINGS- MORE N0N0RS TO WISCONSIN FOOTBALL TEAM Jfootcull SPURT WIPES 17013 Beats Purdue Five, 46 to, 43 nv Dnnncn -crn OUT SAILORS' ui UHUUUl 10 POINT LEAD Notre Dame, Ind, Dec. 19 Special. Notre Dame won its fifth straight basketball victory, 46 to 43, at the expense of Purdue before a TomFarmeroflowa crowd of 4,800 tonight.

After a sluggish first half. In which Second in Voting. the Irish moved to a 22 to 12 advantage, Purdue suddenly came to life De Paul Beats U.S.C. after five minutes of the final period and soon caught Notre Dame at 30 to 30 midway in the period. in 4947 Battle.

Honor Roll Gives Irish Lead. The lead changed hands before the 'COTEBS of The ChJeaf Irish -went ahead, 34 to 33, on a sen- mm fwew ii 1 1 mi ii i i i mm ii mum BY WILFRID SMITH. sa.ion 1 long push shot by Tom Bren- Tribune sliver football trophy, given annually the player voted the most The Qnlz Kids from the University nan. subcenter, ana jNoire uame of Illinois, defending conference maintained its margin, sometimes by only two points, during a hectic final champions, answered the $64 basket-ball question last night at the Stadi eight minutes. um.

Behind four points and with four minutes to play, the Illinl tied the Considerably off last Monday's 61 point pace, registered in defeating came In a minute and then drove on Wisconsin, 61 to 59, the Irish cooled to beat Great Lakes. 57 to 53. In the second game of the double reader, which was attended by 13.295, De Paul university outsteadied a off during the Purdue rally, making only one field goal, a set shot by Frank Curran, in one seven minute stretch. Southern California squad to win, 49 to 47. after the Blue Demons had Menke Leads Scorers.

valuable In tba Western confer enee, follow: 1S42 Davo Schreiner. WWwstav. 1941-Jaek Graf. Onto State. 1940 Tom BaoBoa, Mlehlsma.

193-NU Klnalck. law. 1038 -Howard Weiss. WIseoaalBV 1037 Corby Davte. Iaaiaa.

1036 Vernon HntTaiaa. lawlaasw 1935 Jay Berwaacrr, Oleag. 1034 Pag Load. Minnesota. 19.13 Joo Laws.

Iowa. 1933 Harry Newsaaa, Michtrv 1931 Clareae Mann, Mlnacaata. 1930 Wesley Fealcr, Obi SUtsv 1929 Bill Glasacww. Iowa. 1928 Ch nek Bennett, laitlana, 1937 Kea Bowse, Cbieaca.

1928 Benny Fried ma a. Mleftlsaa, 1920 Tim to wry. North westera. 1934 Bed Grans. Illinois.

BY WILFRID SMITH. Dave Schreiner, right end on th University of Wisconsin football team Capt Allen Menke, center, for Pur- SStta4aMSHSSSSSMSMHSSMSISSSBBSSSla 4BSWMaaW.v..JsSSWi kicked awav an advantage that early in th-first half had been a marzin due, led both teams with 12 points, of 16 points, and Eddie Ehlers, South Bend sopho- The Boys Were Torrid! (more guard was next with 1L Bob The battle of speed and skill be- Rensberger, senior guard, led Notre Ueen Illinois and Great Lakes had Dame with 10 points. It was Notre Dame's third victory in Us last four starts against the Boilermakers, but Purdue still leads, something added. Each squad had moments on end when the players couldn't miss no matter the position of the shot. The total score of 110 points was impressive by itself.

The development of the contest was a steady crescendo climaxed by the ex 8 to 3, in the series. Tonight's was Purdue's second defeat in four, starts which finished second In the Westera this year. Purdue's downfall lay in its in plosive power of Illinois' closing rally. ability to make free throws. The Irish missed only 2 of 14.

Purdue missed 8 out of 19. The teams were tied four times in the first half. Illinois then took command and at the intermission led, 37 conference race, was the most valuable player in the 1942 Big 9 campaign. Schreiner was chosen by a group of 21 electors whose vote now has rati-fled the opinion of the Badger play ers who had placed the senior end la nomination for The Chicago Trfbone silver football. Schreiner win be the Dave Schreiner, the student.

Dave won his most valuable honors with 13 first place votes. Next to him was Tom Farmer of Iowa. The The Irish do not play again until to 32. Great Lakes forced a tie at 39 points, went Into the lead shortly mc Northwestern Chicago afterward, and then built up an ad electors were the conference football coaches; nine conference officials; Maj. John L.

Griffith, commissioner of athletics for the conference; Arch Ward, sports editor of The Tribune, and Wilfrid Smith. Washington of St. Louis in Lafayette vantage of 51 to 45. Six minutes re 19th western conference player to re Monday. mained and the Bluejackets seeming PURDUE 1431.

KOTEE DAME 1461. ceive the actual size football that was first awarded in 1924 to Harold LRed RulWf 3 3 2 ly were headed for their seventh consecutive victory of the season, a victory which probably was the only gift Lt. Paul Hinkle, Great Lakes' coach, Niemiera.f 12 1 4 0 1 4 4 4 3 TROPHY IS HIGH Faushl.c a Rrnbenrer.ff 6 't Kukajr 1 Anderson.f Kerrheval.X Menke.c Killers. LawMMi.S Morriii. rleoil Kennedy .0 desired for the 41th birthday he cele Curran.f 3 13 III ISmiiian.a 2 3 I- v.

V- Jt I '-M i -k u. i'T (v. -1 -t Jr 411, T8? 'i, it 1 i V- yx? -'--i brated yesterday. Menke Makes Vital Shot. Davis.

1 butuceUl.r 0 3 Trojans Beat St Mary 's Air Cadets, 21-13 SPOT OF CAREER, Ftm throw missed Rensberrer. Brennan. Bob Davies and Dick Klein were Kercheval. Menke 131. Ehlera 13.

Lawson. Grange of Illinois. The honor roll includes some of thoj finest performers In nearly two deo ades of Western conference competition. Since 1930 each university has nominated its candidate for Thx Tribune's award. Prior to this data any player was eligible In the voting by the 21 electors.

Highest Award In Nation. Participation by the players In tfc nominations has made this award tie highest in the nation since no player Referee Glenn Adams fDe Fauwl. Um the scoring stars of the Bluejacket attack. But with victory almost pire Jiick Kearaa IDe Paul I. i SCHREINER SAYS WISCONSIN WINS, 50-38 achieved the quintet lost its keen edge on offense, faltered, and the tide turned.

The break probably was a missing rebound which Al Menke captured and hooked into the Illinois (Picture on pagm 5.) Los Angeles, Dec. 19 CP). Southern Milwaukee, Wis- Dec. 19 Special. The climax to my Intercolleelate After a close, fast first half, the football career at Wisconsin was re-lean receive the silver football unless California closed a long and arduous goal.

As he shot he was fouled by University of Wisconsin basketball ceiving 1 the Chicago Tribune silver football season today with a 21 to 13 his teammates have chosen him as most valuable to his team. Each of team pulled away In the last half tonight to defeat Marquette univer victory over the Navy Prenight Bob Dietz. Menke added that point; Illinois had cut the lead to 51 to 48. Then Klein got a point on Menke's foul to establish Illinois' handicap at the nine most valuable players Being an All-American Is fine, but there's something a little bit extra in being honored by the fel Dave Schreiner, Wisconsin's brilliant and durable end who has been named most valuable player of the Western conference for the 1942 season. Schreiner was chosen by a group of 21 electors voting on nine candidates representing each of the squads' in Big Nine play.

To Schreiner will go The Tribune's annual award (inset), an actual size silver ootbalL Schreiner is pictured in a characteristic pass catching sity, 50 to 38, before a capacity crowd of 6,300 in the Milwaukee auditorium. school of St. Mary's college. from each university will receive a. The Trojans dominated the game white gold miniature football These As usual.

Forward Johnny Kotz led lows you played four points with four minutes to and registered 14 first downs to the nine players, the honor team of the i This was Dave Schreiner's first the Badgers to victory with 21 points, attitude. play. Air Devils' 8, but with California': conference for 1942, are: while Marquette presented a new Just before the final rush big Art comment when he was Informed that the coaches and officials of the West Vic Bottari and Stanford's Frankie sophomore star in Forward Howard Mathisen. captain of the Illinois, had Albert throwing passes right up to ern conference had voted he was the rested 3i minutes. This strategic Kallenberger who tallied 15.

the finish, it was a highly exciting most valuable player In the Big Nine. The Hilltoppers took an early 4 to maneuver by Coach Doug Mills paid contest. Previously, Schreiner had been placed 0 lead, only to have Kotz personally Illinois Elmer En (el. oi. Indiana Loa 8a ban.

back. Iowa Tom Farmer, back. Miehican Al Wistert. tackle. MinnesotaDick Wilduax.

tackle. Northwestern Ed Hlrseb. back. Ohio State Charles CsarU taekta, Pnrdne BUI Bafllactoa. back.

Wisconsin Dava Scbreiaer. caw. The vote for the most valuable) in nomination for the silver football by tie it and then lead a Wisconsin St. Mary's Weakened. The' navy flyers showed the effects splurge that put the Badgers in front, 16 to 6.

Later they led, 25 to 14, but his teammates, who had chosen him the most valuable of the 1942 Wisconsin eleven that defeated Ohio State of a strenuous campaign and the loss of 26 players to the active service, and finished second in-the Western Kallenberger went on a rampage that helped Marquette cut the Wisconsin lead to 29 to 27 at intermission time. conference only because the cham, player Jn the conference was divided and were not the same team that beat U. L. Aearly in the season. between seven of the above nine men.

pionship Buckeye team played six The Trojans had a slight advantage The second half found the Hilltop games to Wisconsin's five. To riay with Eastern All-Stars. Schreiner was the overwhelming fE3t i choice, however, and received 13 first place votes. In addition he was the In the line. Billy Seixas, 5 foot 7 Inch guard was a thorn in the navy's side pers unable to hit the basket and the Badgers gradually pulled away, altho the reserves weren't called in Schreiner reported Friday at North western university to the Eastern all afternoon.

In leading the way or on end sweeps, he seldom failed to knock down the key tackier, and on until the final 90 seconds. Lineup WISCON'SU 50. MARQUETTE 1381. All-Star squad and left that night for San Francisco. W-G-N made a re second choice ef three electors.

First place scored two points In the tabula- tion. Second ctoice scored one point. The electors were the conference football coaches, nine conference cf ficials, Maj. John L. Griffith, eammis- Jr defense he broke up the flyers' in -a -i'xr V' 1 Koli.f 10 cording of Schreiner's Interview by terference.

alien berger.I Ki vis to Skat.f 3 off. Jack Smiley popped a field goal. Andy Phillip came up with a Great Lakes pass and dribbled in to tie the score as Jhe thousands of Illinois rooters roared approval. Gene Vance duplicated the drive and counted from under the backboard. Illinois then began a delaying action near mid-floor and in his desperation to break up the stall, John Ililler, Great Lakes' substitute forward, fouled Phillip.

One Last Illinl Score. Phillip got the point and while Klein added a penalty' shot to the Bluejacket total, Illinois kept possession and just before the timer signaled the end, Phillip dribbled under lor a last field goal. There was little difference between these great teams. Illinois had superior height and splendid balanced scoring strength. Phillip and Menke each got six field goals and Menke added nine penalty points in 10 chances.

Ken Parker was the only substitute for Illinois he relieved Mathisen and the varsity five accounted for 13 free throws in their total of 17 trials. Jack Brickhouse and it will be broad Vanzo of N. XL, Stands Downs.f Smith. Patterson.e MillS.C Collentine.I cast tomorrow night on the W-G-N sioner of athletics for the conference Fred Vanzo, former Northwestern Kunel.c 4 RosendahLe 1 Bnl.r 1 0 0 3 'I 0 0 1 3 0 1 7 2 0 0 1 3 4 2 sports review. Arch Ward, sports editor of Teb Hertz.c quarter back, was the bright defens Schreiner detailed briefly his ath Tribune, and Wilfrid Smith.

Chandler. 1 SchudrowitZX 0 ive star for the Air Devils, ana his Rehm.ir Krueper.r Lautenbacti.r letic career from the time he played sharo tackline matched that of La ten Free throws missed Sullivan 121 Tom Farmer Second. Competition for second place instn for the Lancaster, Wis, high school team until he had completed three 1,1. Sv Seixas. bach, Benm.

Kallenberger 2J. JiufleV jBirl. Only 15,000 persons, the smallest Referee Bill Haarlow tChlcaarol. CmDire years on the Badger varsity as the! vote was close, with Tom Farmer. Lyia Clara (Bradley J.

crowd of the year in Memorial col r. outstanding end of the 1942 cam-1 Iowa half back and quarter bade, i paign. nosing out Al Wistert. Michigan iseum, watched the game. Lineup GEORGIA SQUAD The Air-Devils got their first score Schreiner paid high tribute to tackle, and Dick Wildung.

Minnesota. four minutes after the opening kick- Harry Stuhldreher, Wisconsin's head tackle. The latter pair were tied in TIRES OF TRAVEL off by blocking Ralph Heywood's football coach, and his staff of assist- the point totals. Farmer's passing ants. Other factors in Wisconsin's I was an integral part of the Hawk- punt, Joe Ruetz, former Notre Dame ON WAY TO BOWL splendid record were, according to I eyes' attack, while Wistert and guard, recovering on the 10.

on the next play, Bottari threw one over center to Bobby Grayson in the end Eddie PJska's azcressiveness was Kansas City, Mo- Dec. 19 OP). a factor in Great Lakes' attack but Coach Wallace Butts and his Geor- zone. Southern California came back with Schreiner, the remarkable team spirit Wildung were tremendous factors la of the seniors on the squad and the the play of their teams. aid they received from four sopho- Schreiner is the first lineman to rs more regulars, Elroy Hirsch, left half ceive The Tribune trophy since the back; Ken Currier, guard; Fred Ne- award went to Clarence Munn, Mia- -gus, center, and Jack Wink, quarter nesota guard, in 1931.

Munn now is the former Notre Dame star was ex- gia football squad stopped en route pelled early in the second half on to the Rose Bowl today long enough fouls. Klein was high point man of to admit a two fold weariness the a rush, traveliAg 76 yards In 14 plays. with Bleeker scoring and Dick Jam! the Bluejackets with six field goals Bulldogs are tired of wartime travel- son making it' 7 to 6 on his place back. I line coach at the University of Michi- V. i in jiir i 1 1 a hi hi i nrif tmmmmmmmmtmimmmmmmmmm ment.

ing and hearing themselves proclaimed odds-on favorites to whip U. C. L. A. Starred Against Ohio State.

I can and serves under Coach Frits Trojans March 71 Tarda. "From the time I played on Wls-jCrisler who. In 1931, was head coach In the second quarter, the Trojans The party of 68 had plenty of time consin's freshman team." Schreiner of the Gopher eleven, me isaager and three penalty throws, but Gil Huffman, a Hoosier who played for the University of Tennessee, dropped in four long set shots in as many trials from mid-floor before he missed. De Paul Starts Fast. De Paul started as if Southern Cal marched 71 yards for another score to stretch during an unscheduled two- said, I had the feeling I would make end also is tne secona wueonsia in 13 plays.

Jamison's placement mads it 14 to 6. hour layover at Kansas City. Butts good on the varsity. You know at Player to be honored in is seasons. Here is Schreiner in the parlor of Ann Emory hall, home of the girls at the University of Wisconsin.

'With him are Julie Holmes (left), freshman, of Hinsdale, and Patricia Cashin, junior, of Stevens Point, Wis. The Trojans went 62 yards In seven scoffed at reported betting quotations of 3 to 10 favoring his club, and reminded reporters Duke was similarly plays for their third touchdown, high ifornia was a third rate quintet. The once whether you've got it or not. I "owie weiss. Wisconsin ruu oacx.

believe I played my greatest game of was the conference's most valuable the 1942 season against Ohio State," Player in 1938. he continued. Incidentally, Wisconsin 1 Impossible, of course, for any ripfpntpri the RurkKVM it tr 7. nri one player to dominate completely a lighted by a 36 yard pass from Mc- Demons' first five, with John Jor-1 rated last year before losing to Ore- Cardie to Heywood, the U. S.

end geson teaming at forward with Jim I gon State. RYMKUS VOTED COLLEGE BASKETBALL taking it over his shoulder in the end zone. Jamison's kick made it Ohio State gained only 4 yards around team's play. Schreiner received th Frankie Sinkwich limped slightly, 21 to 6. Schreiner's end during the game.

owaiU niiel volniMa man nvn Pan! Hir but the Bulldog back will be ready for the Bowl fray according to one With Bottari leading the charge, Ohio State's wide plays didn't MOST VALUABLE AT NOTRE DAME Notre Dame, Ind, Dec. 19 Special. authority his comely wife, who is ac bother me much that brunner and Pat Harder. E2rs brunner played right tackle for the the Air-Devils ran and passed their way 61 yards in seven plays for their Dave added, "but their power plays Inside were hard to stop. Don't for Coxninsky Jorgenson just became eligible ran up a 17 to 10 lead and as substitutes were inserted into the lineup the Demons rushed on ahead, 32 to 16.

They skidded a bit In the closing minutes of the half but led, 34 to 24, at the rest period. Gene Rock, little Trojan forward, sparked the losers rally in the second period. His left hand shot while dribbling across court was unstoppable and he garnered nine field goals companying the team. ARKANSAS PUTS Badgers until the closing games. when he was shifted to left end.

Har Lou Rymkus, senior left tackle from get, it takes more than one man to second touchdown. From the 6, Bottari shot one Into Dale Gentry's arms across the goal line and Delauer's placement added the 13th point. Chicago, today was voted Notre stop the other team and that's why O. K. ON RACING I know Wisconsin had a great bunch der was chosen Wisconsin's most valuable player In 1941, his sopho- more year, but he was handicapped, early this fall by Injuries.

of fellows. I still don't know why they singled me out for the most val AT HOT SPRINGS S. CALIFORNIA 211. NAVY 13. Dame's most valuable player for the 1942 football season.

The former Til-den Tech High school star won the honor by an almost unanimous vote of his teammates. Heywood Armstrong Luta Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 19 (). The uable award, but I certainly appreciate their respect and I'm deeply in Schreiner Outstanding End. Schreiner was a 60 minute player McCall Noble Iittlejohn Hurts and a pair of free throws.

Southern California pulled Into a tie at 36-all, LAST MUHTH KKSt'LTS. Be Paul. 49 Southern California, 47. Wlaeonaln, 60 Marquette, 38. Toledo, 76; Youncatown.

SI. Minnesota, 60 North Dakota State, 31. Drake, Slj Bradley. 30. Notre Dame, 46; Purdue, 43.

Illinois. 67; Great Lakes. 03. BU John's. 01 Oklahoma.

43. Ohio 01 1 Cincinnati. 37. Nebraska, 02; Iowa, 43. Crelghton C.

02; Booth Dakota, 36. Wsyns Teachers, 63; Midland, 01. Kentnekr, 45; Waihlrstton. 38. Lawreneo Teeh, 76; A.

F. Gremlins Aylmer, 43. 8etoa Ball, 33; Niagara, SO. Lawrence, 38; Stevens Tech. 33.

Westera Beserve, 73; Ohio Wesleyaa, 61. Illinois Normal vs. Milwaukee Teachers canceled. Doquesne. S3; Muaktnfom, 28.

Borkborst, 36 Kansas State, 33. Irnry, 40 1 Missouri, 27. Wabash, 01; Xavler, 60. Manchester, 07; Huntington, 00. Arkansas, 44; 29.

City Collese IN. 67; Fort Tottrn. 42. Boehester, 36 1 Cornell, 35 overtime. Tennessee, Oil Duke, 33.

Camp Perry, 02; Toledo Naval Training Station, 44. Rochester, 36 1 Cornell. 35. Tennessee. Sit Duke.

33. St. Bonaventure. 49 1 Alfred. 20.

Buffalo 35; Rensselaer Poly 31. Worcester Tech. 0 I Boston 02. Plena. 65; Fort Diz.

49. Camp tirant. 47; Lawrence college Apple-ton. Mis. I.

311. Aviation Cadet Center, 31; Texas Aggies. 20. Texas Christian, 36 1 Duncan Field, 28. Arlsona.

110 1 Trias Mines. 41. Idaho. 31; Whitman, IV. California, 42; Naval Reserves Almeda.

Cal.J. 32. Texas Teeh, 41; South Plains Army Flying School. 27. L'tah 47; Idaho Southern Branch, 30.

V. C. I- 39i San Francisco, 37. Texas Naval Air Station, 05; Texaa 60. Geneva, 32; Washington and Jefferson, 29.

Arkansas Racing commission granted Dclaucr debted to the coaches and offlcals an outstanding end whose defensive Seixas which was a spur for George Mikan, the Oaklawn Jockey club a permit to- The big Lithuanian boy was pre Stevens who awarded me the Tribune silver George play Inspired a line that at times De Paul's 6 foot 8 Inch center, to turn vented by injuries from winning his Verry Davis Bledsoe day to conduct a 30 day horse racing meet at Hot Springs starting Feb. 22. football." Gentry Falasebi letter as a sophomore, and he also Schreiner Is a member of Phi Delta Bottari In a formal statement the commis threatened to crack. Wisconsin's victory over Ohio State, which won thsy Big Nine title by virtue of a six gain Engle Theta fraternity. He recently enlist McCardle Taylor Bleeker 0 0 713 7 7 021 Grayson sion took cognizance of Gov.

Homer Adkins announced opposition to racing, but said it believed the Arkansas Navy on the heat. Mikan's followups opened a 42 to 36 gap. Southern California rallied to trail, 44 to 43. and again, 46 to 45. After this latter count only two minutes remained.

Dick Starzyk got a point on Continued on next page column 7J was hampered last year by recurring injuries. He held the first team left tackle post last fall, however, until he received a sprained elbow before the Northwestern game, missing the ..7 conference schedule, was peak of tha? Badgers' performances and was not reached again until the final game oC S. C. ed in the marine reserve and expects to return to Wisconsin after the East-West game to complete his work for his degree this spring unless or Touchdowns Grayson. Gentry.

Bleeker. permit should be granted since the Heywood, Hardy sub. for McCardle. sport was continuing in other tions. Points after touchdown Delauer.

Jamison Continued on page 6, column 1.) dered to report for active duty. final three contests. sub. lor McCall, 3. i.