COSS MINOCUR DEFEATED IN RING CARD
Sheppard Field boxers faced the Oklahoma City club at the Boys club on Tuesday night. Pvt. Coss lost a close decision to Buddy Smith after two strong rounds and tiring in the third. Al Minocur was decisioned by W. J. Alexander in his first ring bout here. Eddie Russey defeated Cotton Gunter in the main event, a bout praised as the best of the evening. Mose Corona beat Wayne Stewart, and Hubert Gray upset Dixie Calbert in thrilling contests. The state Golden Gloves finals are set for January 21 to 23, with Pvt. Bob Threet expected to compete. Boxers will rest two weeks before training for the major offensive after year’s start.
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Sheppard Field
Oklahoma City
Pvt
Coss
Buddy Smith
al Minocar
W. J. Alexander
Eddie Russey
Cotton Gunter
Russey
Sid White
Sheppard
Mose Corona
Wayne Stewart
Hubert Gray
Dixie Calbert
Bob Threet
Exacts Sports Sporticulars
The present emergency has caused the cancellation of several athletic contests between this Post and service teams in this area. The army plans intramural sports with three hour sessions each evening and one afternoon a week. Cadets, led by A and R officer St John De Horn and Athletic Director Ken Scott, will participate in ping pong badminton and other indoor games while Ben Basler supplied the squadron with gear.
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A and B
Army
Ken Scott
Post Cage League Thriller Week Brings Close Wins
Post cage league games produced tight finishes across American and National divisions. The 405th Squadron edged the 320th 15-13 as Pvt Charles Lynnwood led with two baskets and three free throws. The 404th beat the 406th 22-21 with Robush on 13 points and Pvt Roland Hall aiding the 406th in a strong scoring night. The ACRTC Headquarters club defeated the 76th Materiel 15-11 and 407th topped TS 14-10. In Burkburnett the 410th edged the MP squad 17-14 while the 409th topped the 314th 21-17. The 421st School Squadron seized the American lead with a 22-16 win over the 316th, then ACTS Headquarters beat WDOH 10-9 and ACRTC Headquarters defeated the 70th Air Base 17-7. The National league leaders after Wednesday include the undefeated 401st, 313th, 420th and 408th.
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405Th
320Th
Charles Lynnwood
404Th
Robush
Roland Hall
ACRTC
4211St
421St
Tony Battista
Warren Speidel
ACTS
WDOH
70Th Air Base
401St
Boxing Champion Floyd Schofield Stationed at Jefferson Barracks
Pvt. Floyd Schofield, a 126 pound boxing champion, is praised as the hardest working fighter in training at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. The note honors Pearl Harbor and highlights his dedication in the camp.
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Floyd Schofield
Jefferson Barracks
Privateers Lead in 316th Pin League Standings
The Privateers hold a two game edge in the 316th bowling league with 19 victories and 8 defeats as eight teams compete Sundays. Pvt. Mel Hicks tops individual scoring with 174 while Pvt. Stan trails with 170 and the Officers sit two games back.
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Privateers
Pvt
Mel Hicks
Stan
Boom Town Bowl set for Dec 28 in Burkburnett
Burkburnett All-Stars meet Sheppard Field Cadets in the first Boom Town Bowl at Burkburnett stadium on December 28. Funds support the Post Aar .R fund and local charities with notable players invited from Texas and Oklahoma universities.
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Texas
Burkburnett All-Stars
Sheppard Field Cadets
Burk
Nickname-the-Team Contest Remains Open At Public Office
The Post athletic team seeks a name for its squad in the Boom Town Bowl era. Possible monikers include the Masked Marvels or the Unknown Wonders as entries stay open for another week. Wings Publishing offers a carton of cigarettes to the winning contributor.
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Post Athletic
Texacts
Wings Publishing Company
Cagers Set Last Week Drill for Post Team
Post cadets begin basketball drills in the final week for Metuchen. A and B office states schedules remain incomplete but college games within 200 miles will proceed. Tryouts will notify cadets chosen for the team with first practice scheduled.
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Metuchen
A and B
Ancient Sport Practiced by Post Muscle Building Club
A five man weight lifting team trained by Sgt. Charles Tess mer of the 405th School Squadron aims to represent Sheppard Field at the state meet in Dallas next spring. Notable member Pvt. Frank J. Cason is the Waco light heavyweight champion at 175 pounds, with Pvt. Frank J. Surina, 192 pounds, heavyweight. Pvt. David Wohrin zer, 160 pounds, middleweight. and Pvt. George R. Scanlon, 155 pounds, lightweight.
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Sheppard Field
Dallas
Charles Tessmer
405Th School Squadron
Frank J. Cason
Waco
Cason
Frank J. Surina
David Wohrinzer
George R. Scanlon
Softball Star Glows in 1940 Denver City Championship
Glenn Collier a 316th cadet and member of the softball team helped win the Denver City championship in 1940.
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Softball Star Shines Corp
Glenn Collier
Denver
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Minocur
Oklahoma Club
Jeffrey
Texacts Sports
Bill Beckmann
AN Ca
Burkburnett
J. B. Champ
Pearl Harbor
Rio
Firestone
Firestone Home
Travis
By Pvt
Texacts Sports Editor
Ben Collins
Murray Evans
William M. Jeffrey
Bill McChaver
Dean Walsh
Corp
Charles Seip
Ed Saliba
Elwood
Bill McCharen
Tom McGuire
Bobby Wilson
McCharen
McGuire
Wilson
Ken Turner
Texas Tech
William “Bud” Hock
Bill
Joe Maione
Vic Smith
Abraham Hajjar
Beets” Hoke
Post Muscle Building Club
Burk Road
Spudder
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