Mechs Open Season With Fort Sill Clash On Local Diamond
The Sheppard Field Mechs plan a June 27 home opener against Fort Sill artillerymen as they ramp up after nine practices. The team shows offensive potential with returning sluggers while defense is unsettled. Lt. Dan Stavely notes infield candidates are scarce and calls for more tryouts.
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Sheppard Field Mechs
Fort Sills Artillerymen
Dia
Mechs
Dan Stavely
Mech
BTC
Special Services Office
Bill Johnson
Mac Ellington
Clarence Heavin
Ray Murray
Medhvet
Walt Smith
Purdue
Pete Hughes
Freck
Boxing Night Brings Fast Blows and Close Decisions
In a wild card night, Saunders downs Broccolino with a sharp finish. Thompson and Ferris clash in a nine minute, three round duel ending in a close decision for Thomeson or a draw. Blackie Schwartz stops Al Hanson in the third after a dominating middle rounds. Hazelwood edges Davidson in a speedy 145 pound return bout. The 304th face 307th fighters next week in a loud arena with full attendance.
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Colino
Saunders
Broccolino
Eddie Thompson
Minneapolis
Thomeson
Schwartz
al Hanson
Goose Creek
Texas
Blackie” Schwartz
Renner
Hanson
Blackie
Bill Roulette
Tiger” Davidson
Whitey
Hazelwood
James R. Murray
Canvas
Johnny Scolinos Named Local All-Star First Baseman
The 308th Training Group touts Johnny Scolinos as a standout at first base after strong play against 302, with two home runs and four notable hits. A Navy cadet turned Army applicant, he is praised as a ballplayers’ ballplayer and poised for All-Star recognition.
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Pas Christi
Missions
Petey Reiser
Dodgers
Partee
Red Sox
Johnny Sain
Boston Bees
Gerry Priddy
Yankees
Whitey Karowski
Roosevelt Plumbers
L. A
Johnny
Pacific Coast
Lou Novikoff
Lindell
Yanks
Joe Gordon
Vince DiMaggio
Navy
Army
O.C.S
Yessir
Sheppard
Lou Gehrig
Johnny Scolinas
Texacts Scoreboard Tees Up Military Schedule
The schedule lists softball and baseball games by unit numbers and locations for late June. Events include 62nd AB versus 312nd and 313th versus 318th, with Dental Clinic, 319th, 311th, 317th, 912th QM, and 927th Guards involved. Baseball shows 3M 301st against 307th and other pairings across June 29 to June 30.
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TSS
319Th
62Nd AB
311Th
927Th Guards
Berns
BBC
Mess
Sea
BTC Loop Ties Three Way In Tight League Scramble
The 303rd loses to Primous of the 19th Aviation as a three way race forms among 302 303 and 307 for first place. 319th may join after 306 withdraws, while 305th bows out and 306 falls victim to the new practice ruling. The week features key matchups and shifts in standings with Lefty Graham and Art Frantz leading strikeout and pitching marks.
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BTC
Mets
319Th
306
305Th
805Th
Lefty
Graham
Syikeout
Art Frantz
Kelly Payne
Toughek
Gachen
Husky
Johnny Seolinas
Texacts
303Rd
Primous
Lachen
Aviation Ab
R.h.e. Ab
R. Hee
Powell
Harris
Henry
Yane Fallico
Sachen
Hendersonc
Seidl
Primous Upsets 19th 3 0 in Dirtfield Football League
Primous defeats 19th 3 to 0 as 303rd slips toward first with tight race. Graham hurls eight strikeouts in a lively contest. Big Lachen drives two hits for 303 and Primous fends off repeated 303rd threats to seal the win.
AAP Wide Mat Success of P. T. Program Evaluated
Tests will be given to personnel at basic training centers and technical schools with schedules on February May August and November. The AAFTC fitness test includes sit ups pull ups and a 300 yard shuttle run with results recorded on a permanent 201 file. The program aims to improve speed distance running strength endurance agility and flexibility and may be reevaluated if results are unsatisfactory.
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Basic Training Center
AAFTC
Heartbreak as 304 Nines edge 305 2-1 in nine
In a thrilling baseball showcase 304 nines defeat 305 in a 2-1 heartbreaker after a late tying homer by Red Howard. Kelly Payne pitched well but took the loss as 304 rallied with pinch hit by Schwarz and Smalley scoring on Cobb’s boot.
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Kelly Payne
Cutter
Howard
Ramn
Larraine
Smalley
Cobb
Francis
Mackey
Schwarz
Shimkus
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Newman
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