Evening star., 1935-12-09
Berwanger of Chicago and
Jones of Ohio State
Declared Best.
|AIl-Midwestern Eleven
BY GUS DORAIS.

BY Gus DOhAIS,
M-sd Coach University of Detroit.
"HE caliber of foot ball in the
Midwest was higher this year
than ever before. The record
n of this area, which has been
built up in the many intersectional
games, clearly establishes the fact
that there is no better foot ball played
anywhere.
The numerous teams of class are
studded with outstanding performers
and it is, indeed, a hazardous under
taking to pick one star from the many
and call him the greatest. The real
''stand-out" playerA who leave no
question as to theif right to be so
chosen, are very few, and thin, fine
line separates most of the selected
from a great group of others.
For that reason it is impossible for
this selector to name all of those who
should be rated as great" without
doing an injustice to many other su-
perb players The stand-outs of the
year in this section, in my opinion,
are Berwangen of Chicago at quarter
back, and Jones of Ohio State at CEN
ter
1t is my intention, then, to pick just
one team and not to attempt honor
able mentions.
MilIner Fast, Clever.
A T THE ends there are Millner Of
Notre Dame and Patanelh Of
Michigan. Millner is especially strong
and clever in handling the opposing
tackle, fast down the field, adept at
swapping passes, and generally very
good defensively, being a sharp, effec-
tive tackler.
Pataneln of Michigan is the out
standing player on his line. Over 6
feet tall, strong, employing clever foot
work and being great pass-receiver-
these qualities make him an ideal end.
His fine spirit and great play have
been of invaluable aid to Michigan.
The tackles could almost be chosen
from the same team, as Widseth and
Smith of Minnesota make that team
the best tackle-equipped outfit in the
section. Harre of Ohio State, though,
cannot be left off any all-star team.
so he Is chosen to pair with Widseth.
Both of these tackles would delight
the eye of any coach. They are big,
rugged, strong and active. And both
have the aggressive spark necessary in
q tackle.
Harre has been consistent and out
standing in fine line all year. Wild
seth has established defensive head
quarters in opponents backflelds all
season and has been great help to
the Minnesota cause.
Tangora Is Praised.
A T GUARDS we have Wagner Of
Michigan State and Tangora of
Northwestern. Wagner Is one of the
great guards of the season. He is all
over the field on defense but is never
caught out of position. He has the
uncaQny ability to size up instantly
the opponents play and is always
heading for the core of it. A star in
every game and the outstanding per-
former on strong team, he well earns
his place.
Tangora of Northwestern is the
sparkplug Of strong line. He is big,
powerful and rugged, and, while he
has not the range of Wagner on de-
fense. his ability tt take care of every
thing else makes him an ideal mate
for Wagner.
At quarter there is no one close to
Jones of Ohio State unless it be
Ofmalosh of Iowa. But Jones-a
great passer, an exceptional defensive
player and the outstanding star in
every game-rates place on any all
star selection of the year.
Berwanger a Team.
OUTSTANDING backs were plenti-
full this year, so that picking the
best among them is no small task.
However, Berwanger, at quarterback,
cannot be overlooked. In fact, he Is
q one-man team, being a marvellous
runner, blocker. kicker and a wonder
ful defensive star. He has it all in
abundance and Is consistently a great
back.
For halfback. Buivid of Marquette
Is a big, 200-pound bundle OF speed
and fight. Probably the best passer
in the West, he is back who can fit
into any backf1eld.
Pilney of Notre Dame has lightning
speed and dazzling all-around ability,
and he certainly deserves the other
halfback post.
Simmons of Iowa has no peer at
fullback. Like Berwanger, he has
everything, including high courage,
and is one of the most elusive bali
carriers Of the day. He rounds out a
backfield that has everything great
passing, beautiful kicking, splendid
running. bucking strength and the
speed, fight and ability to make a