The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-11
FORKERS CAPTURE
THREE BERTHS ON
MYTHICAL ELEVEN
Wheeler Of Fargo and Burck'
hardt Of Devils Lake Hon.
ored for Second Time
MIDGET GETS CAPTAINCY
Sorsdahl, Lips Receive Honor.
able Mention; AZ Mentors
Take Part in Poll
BY l.. r. YOUNGSTROM
iAsSncialed Press Sn0rfs MritRrl

tons OH the coaches 1894 All-State
high school football team to strength
on the schools claim to the unof-
fcial gridiron championship of North
Dakota.
Forty-seven gridiron mentors, the
greatest number ever to cast ballots
in an all-state election, participated
in the poll conducted annually by
The Associated Press. They nomin-
ated 165 players to the mythical all
state eleven.
OF the army OF stars nominated.
players representing only 10 schools
placed on the first three teams with
but six schools honored on the first
eleven.
The coaches choice OF three Grand
Forks men--Allal Dragge, James
Hallen and Wendelin Burckhardt-in-
directly amounted TO All endorsement
or the schools powerful undefeated
aggregation as the mythical state
champions.
From the Forks aggregation, VIC
torious over seven opponents last
season. also were selected West as
captain of the second team and Ros-
enberg and Rood for the third team.
Wheeler Named Captain
Captaincy Of the first all-state
went to Fullback Ernie Wheeler OF
Fargo who garnered more votes than
any other gridder. Porter Trubey
was the second Fargo man. Like
wise. jamestown had two all-staters
Richmond and Deery. The re-
manning four positions were divided
between Minot, Devils Lake, Lisbon.
and Wahpeton.
It was the second consecutive sea-
son that all-state honors have been
bestowed upon Wheeler Of Fargo and
Burckhard, Of Devils Lake. both back
field men.
The composite first team is a heavy
but fast eleven. averaging l72 pounds
with backfield average of one pound
less; the third group is nearly as
heavy as the first, but the second
team averages about eight pounds
less per man.
A consensus OF oach-conment de-
scribed Burkhard. Wheeler and
Burckhardt as the three greatest
triple threat men ever had OH one
all-state eleven.
Ranked with the trio as brilliant
ball carrier. the voting coaches ex-
pressed enthusiasm over Decry's
tremendous speed, fearless drive,
and towering defensive strength.
Describing Devils Lakes Burck-
hard, one coach commented he is
"a college player coasting through
high school competition
Backfield Powerful
AL three of Deery's mates are ex-
ceptionally proficient at kicking
wheeler is slippery runner and hard
line plunger: 81 'ckhardt an ideal
player in ability. temperament and
team spirit.
The scrappy forward wall is built
out from the dependable John Ring
dahl, four-year man at Lisbon whose
play-starting passes from center
were considered near perfect" De-
]. fensively he showed ability to dag
nose plays. making him an ideal
rowing center. plugging holes in the
line or pulling out for protection
against passes.
On either side Of him are guards
Hallen and Oliver. who were the
defensive bulWarkS in the lines of the
Grand Forks and Wahpeton teams
respectively. Hallen was a hard
and accurate blocker: fast. with ex.
ceptional drive. Oliver also excells
at blocking. He was outstanding
both extensively and defensively.
His leadership qualities togethe,
with aggressive, alert playing earned
he 200-poInd Mackenroth Of Minot
lis tackle berth, along with fight.
ng Porter Trubey Of Fargo whose
utility shone constantly.
Experts at that all-important bust.
less Of grabbing passes, Richmond OIL
Jamestown and Dragge of Crane
forks won the end posts. Beside.
laving gluey fingers. Richmond ex,
elled at blocking and Dragge il
ggreSsiveness with both quick to gel
own under punts.
Twenty-six Of the ~ coaches com.
lied with q request to make /.
econd team choice. Tabulation o.
he second team votes separated,
gain gave most Of the first team
layers winning margin.
On strictly Glass A vote, the onl,
hanges in the all-state composition
ould be the shifting of West q
irand Forks and Morgan of Farg,
place Of the two B class play
S on the first team.
Class B Team Chosen
Eliminating players of the Glass A
ANS from consideration, the vot.
10 would result in Glass B aggre
ation composed as follows:
Ends: Maxwell, Grafton, and Rife
rahpeton.
Tackles: SWenson. Williston, an,
lrohnke. Lidgerwood
Guards: Oliver, Wahpeton, ant
ardner, Kenmare.
Center: Ringdahl. Lisbon.
Backs: Fredericks, Wahpeton
mold, Crosby; Schrank, Grafton
I'd Warner, Wahpeton.
selection Of sr all-state clever
pm the high point men after elm
attng the Class A players. however
scs not necessarily result In al
curate picture Of the best clever
IN from the smaller schools be-
use many Of the coaches, instea<
picking IN A team man for
tain position. possibly would hav'
en different B team players thei
pport In shifting the vote to
ID composed entirely Of B team
ayers.
s9ther players nominated:
1nds: fMcGrath, Willt.on: Day
2 4inot: Jordet. Alayville; Smith
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