Keefers Defeat Mustangs 8 to 2 in Mosquitos Victory
Doetsch five clean innings six hits led the Mosquitos to an 8 2 win over the Mustangs. Johnny Zimmell held by Pirates reliever Ben Grill kept Skeeters scoreless, while Danny Doyle and Dulen Day provided key hits. Mosquitos push toward playoff position as Mustangs drop tie for third.
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Thunderbolts Hold Lead Despite Rough Night
Itfires Give offs Scare as they clash with Spitfires. Thunderbolts win 6-4 to stay atop the league. Captain George d limits Bolts to four hits while four errors by their teammates aid the visitors. Lefty Graham gives two first inning hits then retires the rest, fanning 14. Clyde Trumbore delivers decisive two hits, supplying the offense for the win.
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Pmeier Wins in Richardson Tournament Duel
Carroll Richardson and S. Sgt. Larry Piepmeier duel in a Lamar tournament round with Piepmeier prevailing. J Maurice E Burkhart of Ion A won consolation. Piepmeier earned two steak meals as prize.
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Hellcats rout Typhoons for fifth win behind Vahila
John Vahila pitched a three hitter with 12 strikeouts as the Hellcats beat the Typhoons 13 to 0 for their fifth win. Dolinski, Pearce, Kerns, Rohan each had two hits. Vahila and Dolinski doubled. Don Gray started for the Typhoons and gave up 10 hits before Soward relieved.
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Head of Post Ring Tourney Is No Novice
Lt. Leo J. Mahon, supervising the Sheppard Field boxing tournament, brings veteran Golden Gloves credentials with 17 pro fights. A Ponca Nebraska native, he entered the Army in 1941 and has since coached boxing teams at various stations.
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Schedule 10 Fights For Friday Night Near Gym
Ten fights for a Sheppard Field boxing tourney will be staged next Friday near the north gymnasium with over 100 trainees training three times weekly under Pvt. Carmen Notch. Lt. Leo Mahon says bouts will follow amateur rules and the main tournament will occur late July.
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Cobras wallop Marauders 16 1 to boost playoff bid
Cobras rout Marauders 16 1 after a scoreless three innings. Marauders pitcher Fred Wall struggled with control as Cobras piled up six in the fourth and eight in the sixth. John Scolinos led with two hits and three RBIs while Ben Eckert fanned 13 in seven innings.
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Lightnings Fall 7-5 Despite Four-Hit Effort
Carl Roberts and Kenny Neuffer pitched well but walked too many batters as the Warhawks held off the Lightnings 7 to 5 at Spudder Park. Andy Lodes had three hits for the Lightnings, with Al Perdian and Neuffer adding two safeties each. Solomon earned the win for the Warhawks, driving in two runs, while Mortenson delivered the key seventh inning run with a long single.
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Henry Solomon
Bob Mortenson
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Promotions for Two Sheppard Field Enlisted Men
Two enlisted men at Sheppard Field received promotions. Cpl. Charles N. Jamison was made temporary sergeant and Pvt. Stephen Liemohue received a temporary promotion to corporal, both assigned to Section B.
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Eagles Bid To State Semi Pro Meet In Waco
Sheppard Field's Eagles earned a Texas state semi pro tournament invitation set for July 28 in Waco. A decision on entry will hinge on the team’s strength from upcoming games against other service teams. If they go, they face top semi pro clubs and strong civilian squads from South and Central Texas. Waco Army Air Field is favored for the title.
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Post Softball Semis Set After Week of Play
Semi-final and final play in the post softball playoffs will occur next week with the two league winners meeting for the first-half title. Unbeaten Friday were the Senators and Red Sox, former 417th TSS and MPBA clubs of the American League, the 67th BFTS Giants, and 913th QM Owls. The Senators beat the Yanks, the Red Sox defeated the Tigers, and the Tigers eliminated the Yanks in a consolation round. In the National, the Wolves were swept by the Giants and Dodgers. Giants and Owls face weekend action with the loser meeting the Dodgers in an elimination game. Teams must lose two games to be eliminated.
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Scolinos Assigned to New AAF Station
Pvt. John Scolinos, first baseman for the Sheppard Field Eagles and the Cobras, left this week for assignment at another AAF installation. He previously played professional baseball with Corpus Christi and Palestine, Texas, and spent two years with the post club. He had served as an instructor in aircraft recognition for the mechanics school.
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Eagles Face Frederick Army Air Field Falcons July Showdown
The Sheppard Field Eagles host the Frederick Army Air Field Falcons of Frederick Oklahoma on July 7 at Spudder Park. The two teams meet again July 20 when the Eagles visit the Falcons. The Falcons, a strong service league club, boast hitters batting over .300 led by Jim Allen Don Finfrock Vince Giardini and Wat kins. Pitchers include Allen Tanner and others as probable starters feature Labovitz Hook Giardini Hurley Finfrock Hamilton Tanner or Watkins Waters Zack. The game starts at 8 oclock.
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Army Day blind bogey tournament at Wichita Falls CC
Wichita Falls Country Club hosts an Army Day blind bogey on Sunday announced by Ray Garrett. Entry is 1 dollar per man with all fees in a prize fund. winners share 60 percent and runners-up 40 percent per flight. Open to all military personnel. bus transport via Brooks. contact Garrett or Special Service for details.
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Keglers Edge In Tight USC Bowling League Match
UP Keglers beat 62nd Unit Personnel 2-1 in a USC bowling league showdown downtown. Hicks and Flora tied for high three-game total at 579, while 417th topped three-game team scoring at 2690. Hushaw rolled 258 for 62nd high single as standings show 62nd AB, Mess, and 417th near the top.
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