The fifth BPAA All-Star Tournament was staged at the Chicago Servicemen’s Center (Auditorium Building) December 1-9, 1945, with a field of 144 men. The winner of the event became the national match-game champion for one year.
The fourth BPAA All-Star Tournament was staged at the Chicago Servicemen’s Center (Auditorium Building) December 2-10, 1944, with a field of 125 men. The winner of the event became the national match-game champion for one year. No more challenge matches were permitted.