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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1945
Page
7
The post promotes a charity all star game at Spudder Park to boost bond sales during the Seventh War Loan. Top men from the post diamond circuit join 25 to 30 players to entertain as part of the Victory Bonds effort. Events include softball, golf, and tennis notes, with updates on post teams, hospital crews, and notable performances.
The 78th AAF Base Unit Globetrotters swept ten straight wins at Sheppard Field to lead the league. Key hurlers Noonan Willson and a strong mound staff limited opponents as Hancock Huntley Jones pace a high scoring lineup. Manager Fred Cunningham seeks back to back Selfridge titles.
The Lightnings crushed the Typhoons 15 to 7 at Spudder Park in the Sheppard Field Baseball League. In the second game the Marauders beat the Grasshoppers 10 to 8 as Brown hit a homer and Guadanola led Grasshoppers with four hits.
In a Tuesday twin bill at Scudder Park the Typhoons defeated the Hellcats 7 to 5 as five runs came in the second inning and two in the fourth. Decker starred on the mound for the Marauders with six runs in the sixth powering a 6 to 6 win over the Mustangs while Mustangs pitcher Go telaere faced heavy hits. The second game saw Marauders win 6 to 3 as Decker and Kline paired against Mustangs pitchers with heavy offense in the early frames.
A top score of 201 earned Ser James M. Jackson of Squadron L high single in the 8th St USC weekly bowling event. Pvt Norman G. Jarvis of Squadron Q led with a 172 season average, while Miss Eddie Walker of Wichita Falls led women with 126.
Pvt John C. Seely of Squadron J set a new basic physical fitness record with a 96 PFR, surpassing prior marks by Pvts Azel Colston and James E. Mayes. He also completed 100 sit-ups 24 pull-ups and a 43 second shuttle run to claim the top PFA score.
Grasshoppers collected ten hits to topple the Thunderbolts 10-5 at Spudder Park Monday night. Guadanilla slugged a triple as seven runs crossed in the sixth inning, Holle earned the win while lefty Graham of the Thunderbolts took the loss. Evans and Graham led the opposing lineup.
The 78th BU softball team defeated Squadron H of the 3706th BU 8 to 0. Priebe allowed one hit and struck out 10. Wilkins Sparger and DeVita led the offense with power, as the undefeated squad improved to ten straight wins.
The league races tighten as Squadrons T and H lead their circuits with 5-0 and 6-1 records. Playoffs approach after a week of close contests including T defeats F 7-2 with Hofman’s four-base hit and R beating B 3-1. A beats K 158-5 behind Beers. S edges H 3-2, then H loses 7-5 to A.
Sheppard Field WAC softball units from the 78th and 376th RAFB combined for a 5-3 win over visiting Fort Sill WACs in a twilight game played in the hospital area before a capacity crowd.
Pvt. Bill Redpath of the 78th AAF BU defeated Pvt. Frank Sattenspiel 21-18 21-19 to grab the top spot among 8th St USC players in the losers bracket. Pvt. Joseph Rosen of Squadron 7 won the losers bracket in the same weekly event held last Tuesday night.
Lt. Dan Smith of the physical training department warns of headaches from improper attendance slips and missing squad group labels. Soldiers may check at the North Gym or orderly room to confirm their group. oversights lead to nonattendance and possible discipline for errors. Overseas returnees not taking the PFR test are assigned to Group 1B unless reclassified by the Profile and Reclassification Board.
Squadron P athletes begin a two sport tournament in volleyball and basketball under Maj. O K Kemp and Cpl Billy Nation. Four winners from each bracket will be entertained after two weeks of play. Basketball first round winners include Barracks 270 261 262 268 264 277 and 265 with top scorers Caizza Roth Grazia Hoage Cyphers.
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