De Horn named coach with strong high school and college record
Lt. John De Horn appointed Post basketball coach with a standout high school and college background. He starred at Muskegon Heights and Michigan State, earning all state honors in football and basketball and captaining top teams. Pvt. Frank Godsoe, sport staffer, transfers to Will Rogers Field Oklahoma City to promote boxing and games.
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John de Horn
Muskegondaight School
Michigan
Lt. de Horn
Michigan State
Frank Godsoe
Texacts
Will Rogers Field
Oklahoma City
de Horn
Jefferson Barracks
ACRTC
Sergeant Srumma
Illinois State Normal
Grayville
Ill
De Horn to Lead Post Cage Team as New Coach
Lt De Horn will coach the Post field cage squad with John De Horn taking over the head job. The 15 man roster will open every position. scouts will review two weeks of league games. Only four cadets named as probable members with efforts to arrange home and away games within 200 miles.
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DE Horn
Donald C. Manlove
John de Horn
Wedlay
Lt. Manlove
North Texas State
John Tarleton
Corp
Charles Seip
Dick Youngen
Roland Hall
Shorty Tucker
Miami University
Military Police rout 317th in Post Cage League 27 to 2
In early week action the Military Police defeated the 317th 27 to 2 as Pvt. Ralph Burkhart scored four baskets and two free throws. The 401st remained undefeated with an 19 to 9 win led by Dick Youngen's eight points. The 313th pace setters led the National League, contributing heavily in a 37 point team effort. The 313th, 408th, 401st and 421st led the National League while 421st, 402nd and 406th led the American League.
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Ralph Burkhart
Youngen
S’vt
Dick Youngen
401St
4St
Corp
Charles Seip
Lester Ewing
Flash
Huckstedt
Nickname Contest For Field Teams At Sheppard
The Wings Publishing Company offers a prize for a new field teams nickname at Sheppard Field. A downtown writer already called them Flyers but the name lacks originality for a technical school. Submit concise, punchy options reflecting blue and gold and descriptive quality to the Public Relations Office by December 16.
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Sheppard Field
Wings Publishing Company
Texacts
Flyers
Air Corps
Inter-Army football game canceled due to emergency
Sports editor reports the Fort Sam Houston versus Sheppard Field game set for December 19 at Coyote Stadium has been cancelled because of the present emergency. An attempt to substitute Fort Sill was made, but that camp’s teams had been disbanded.
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Fort Sam Houston- Sheppard
Coyote Stadium
Fort Sill
Grunts and Groans Guided by Sgts Petrosik and Brumm
At Sheppard Field Sgts Petrosik and Brumm lead a morning physical education program for enlisted men. Their 7:30 am routines sharpen fitness and morale, turning Private Yardbird into a stronger, healthier trainee through licensed methods and a growing instructor corps.
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Sgts. Petrosik and Brumm, Inc
Ken Scott
John L. Petrosik
Eugene H. Brumm
Illinois
Northwestern University
Sergeant Petrosik
Chicago
Sheppard Field
Boxers To Meet Oklahoma Club On Boys Club Boxing Card
Three Sheppard Field fighters meet Oklahoma City CYO Club opponents on Tuesday December 16 at Fort. Pvt Onis Graham 145 pounds faces Eddie Russie in a likely slugfest. Melvin Walker 170 meets Herman Bettis, Jim Galloway 138 fights Jack Braga. Other bouts listed with prices 39 cents ringside 22 cents bleachers.
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Sheppard Field
CYO Club
Oklahoma City
Onis Graham
Eddie Russie
Graham
Bill Geroy
Melvin Walker
Herman Bettis
Walker
Galloway
Fort
Jim Galloway
Jack Braga
Mitchell Dorsey
Allen Academy
CYO
Boys Club
Chisox Player Pvt Dave Short Noted Texan League Batter
Pvt Dave Short of the 404th served with the Chicago White Sox for parts of two seasons. He starred as a batter in the Texas League while with the Oklahoma City Indians.
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Dave Short
Chicago White Sox
Oklahoma City Indians
Cadet Football Game Set for December 28 at Burkburnett
The Burkburnett Al-Star Sheppard Field Cadet football game will be played on December 28 in Burkburnett, announced by Lt. William Jeffrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkburnett Al-Star- Sheppard
Burkburnett
William Jeffrey
Cadets Prepare for End Month Grid Encounter
Lt. Jeffrey reports strong workouts with good team harmony and a deep backfield led by Pvt McCharen, Tom McGuire, Bobby Wilson, and Dean Walsh. A tentative line includes Al Janus, Abraham Hajjar at tackle, Bill Malone, John Burnham at guards, and Bud Hock at center. Janus excelling in tackling may win tackle duties. Walsh to handle backfield blocking and passing duties.
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Jeffrey
Bill McCharen
Coyote
Corp
Charles Seip
Ed Saliba
McCharen
Tom McGuire
Bobby Wilson
Dean Walsh
al Janus
Abraham Hajjar
Bill Malone
John Burnham
William “Bud” Hock
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Bill Beckmann
W. Jeffrey
West Eleven
Pearl Harbor
Manlove
Military Police
Bett
Tennessee Bowling Alley
Wichita Falls
Scott
Kepso Hotel
Post
University of New Mexico
Yardbird
Petrosik and Brumm, Inc
Petrosik and
Brumm
Texas
Mbek
Harbor
Oklahoma Club
THE
Holt Hotel
Wault
the Holt
Bulletin
Janus
Hardin- Simmons
Walsh
Garrison
E. H
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