Louis to defend heavyweight title vs Mauriello at Yankee Stadium
Joe Louis will defend his world heavyweight title against Pauncher Tami Mauriello at Yankee Stadium on September 18. Mauriello, 23, rode a 12‑fight win streak and a KO of Bruce Woodcock to a title shot, while Louis contemplates the end of his career should Father Time catch him.
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Jim Braddock
Joe Louis
Pauncher
Tami Mauriello
Yankee Stadium
Brown Bomber
Billy Conn
Mauriello
Louis
Mike Jacobs
the Garden
Bruce Woodcock
Mike
Joe
Louis-Mauriello
Bronx
Father Time
Tunney
Promotions List For Sergeant Ranks Across Squadrons
The notice lists soldiers promoted to sergeant and private first class across multiple squadrons including C Ovid M Luallin E and F through H M, with names such as Dennis McDaniels Lewis Keefer Carl Keller Dudley Koepp Vernon Mormance and many others. Also promoted to private first class are several named personnel, with seeable ranks and squadron associations.
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Ovid M. Luallin
Leonard P. Ashton, Jr
Erney A. Pehkonen
Berthold Sweeney
Thomas Meyer
Thomas M. Lucas
Vernon Moore
Melvin O. Beveridge
George H. Montgomery
Richard E. Sexton
Charles J. Banks
Jacob Neitzer, Jr
Richard L. Peebles, Jr
Christie Regas
Robert Losch
John H. Copp
William M. Kennedy
Thaddus V. Zmudzindki
George E. Sugrue
Albert P. Sauer
Marvin R. Hodge
Thomas J. Dunlap
Marshall L. Ward
Willis R. Brookhart
Charles W. Herring
T J. Wright
John S. Bookis
Lloyd C. Edwards
Kenneth Curts
Arthur D. McAlister
Charlie Howell, Jr
Earl D. Coles
Charles Johnson
Frank T. Glass
Thomas D
Sylvester Linda
Guy H. Buchanan
Pvt
Charles A. Sanders
James M. Watson
Richard L. Schlegel
Alan H. Olson
Philip S. Muccio
Richard E. Stoney
Everett J. Schulte
Burton Landy
Roger W. Pearson
Andrew H. Juenemann
Elmer L
All-Stars Win Final Game at Sheppard Field
The Sheppard Field All-Stars defeated Fort Sill 6 to 3 in Lawton Oklahoma. A crowd of about 2,000 watched as Jack Krovatin stole home in the first inning and Lefty Wallerstein starred with two hits three stolen bases and three runs scored while striking out 15 in the afternoon. The All-Stars end the season 17-3.
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Sheppard Field All-Stars
Fort Sill
Lawton
Ohlo
Sheppard Field
Jack Krovatin
All-Stars
Lefty Wallerstein
Wally
Regular Army Three Year Enlistment Opens Training Paths
Maj. Lloyd Baker, base recruiting officer, says three year enlistees can access the same technical schools as new three year enlistees. Radar, radio, aircraft maintenance, photography, weather and other subjects are available. The recruiting office in Building 961 Room 18 invites inquiries on extending enlistment to three years.
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Maj
Lloyd Baker
New Blue Uniform Tests Split Opinions for Army Wear
The Army conducts public acceptance tests for two blue uniform ensembles and one verde-green ensemble for women to be worn in fall trials. Public groups will assess color, cut, and compatibility with gear while officers buy their uniforms. Existing OD Shade 33 remains for garrison use with improvements in appearance and tailoring.
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Quartermaster Corps
Army
Jet Fighter Pilot Training Begins At Williams Field
The Army Air Forces opened a jet fighter pilot training course at Williams Field Chandler Arizona as part of the AAF Pilot School. The first class learns on the Lockheed P 80 Shooting Star with extensive ground and flight instruction over seven and a half weeks. Eligibility requires 500 flying hours in military aircraft 150 in conventional fighters and regular officers or volunteers for continuous active duty.
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The
Army Air Forces
AAF
Williams Field
Chandler
Ariz
Army
Deputy Commander on USO Program Honors Wichita Volunteers
Col Herbert K Baisley deputy commander at Sheppard Field expressed thanks for USO cooperation as the Eighth Street USO Club in Wichita closed July 31 and hosted a August 2 reception for over a million soldiers aided since 1941. About 350 Wichita citizens were listed for personal service to the club and received USO award certificates. Present were Eli Morgan J H Allison Maj J O Simpson Colonel Baisley and Paul Davidson with entertainment and refreshments in a brief program.
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Eighth Street Uso Club
Sheppard Field
USO
Herbert K. Baisley
Eli Morgan
Salvation Army
USO Advisory Board
J. H. Allison
USO Council
J. O. Simpson
Belton
Texas
Baisley
Paul Davidson
Have You Seen His Dog Sunny in Wichita Falls
Co R Carpenter of Talmar s Lane Wichita Falls seeks his white Spitz named Sunny possibly on Sheppard Field. A reward is offered for the pet s return. Phone 7616.
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Co. R. Carpenter
Talmar's Lane
Wichita Falls
Sunny
Sheppard Field
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Mervin J. Hartman
Acquaviva
Dean J. Mayhue
Charles W. Tidrick
James V. McPeak
Jeffie R. Mackey
William M. Yeo
Max W. Ward
Isaac J. Gasman
Ellis E. Gillespie
Walter L. Kaskey
Frederick T Ware
Walter S. Cook
Chester J Lagod
Jack G. Newmann
Robert E. Lockwood
Ray E. Rickett
Eugene A. Berwater
David Conant
Ernest Mellinger
Alden Smith, Jr
Anthony J. D'Ottavio
Howard K. Hudgins
Robert G. Henry
Dallas C. Maxey
William Humphrey
Oakley Dockery
Lonzo Bragg
David
Joseph V. Lazzaro
Jack E. Wise
Harvey L. Travelstead
Ben Gianni
Doyle E. Barker
Kenneth E. Roether
Frederick L Stinson
John A Chamberlain
James E Hogan
Alfred J Hoffmann
Clinton T Atchison
Roy L. Moore
Frank J. Robinson
William E. Mickles
Rufus Robertson
Richard A. Young
George Daniels
Alvin L. Bush
Wallerstein
Ft. Sill
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