Walters Drives Four Hits As All-Star Nine Triumphs
In a sunlit Spudder Park classic, Cunningham’s All-Star nine beat Topkick Don Gray’s Gremlins 7 to 5. Walters led with four hits and was named outstanding player, while Ken Willison and Johnny Vahila each worked key innings in a tight duel.
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Sheppard Field
Spudder Park
Jupiter Pluvius
Fred Cunningham
Don Gray
Ace Moundsman
Ken Willison
Cutthroats
Johnny Vahila
Gremlins
Cunningham
Wahila
Watts
Walters
Sedlock
Tiffin
Peck
Applecart
Ladder Tourney Held by Wacs
A pingpong ladder tournament lights up the WAC scene this month as twelve women in Squadron D compete for the top spot. Matches run until June 30 with players free to challenge any person on the ladder. Contestants include Elizabeth Holland Julaine Schmidt Mary Fitzpatrick Bertha Solomon Edith Mikhnan Florence Erickson Marcella Beaton Beatrice Feldman Thyra Pearson Wanda Ciborowska Lorraine Novara and Frances Charytan. Guided by Cpl Edith Milman Squadron A&R non com the event boosts the summer recreation program for Squadron D Wacs.
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Elizabeth Holland
Julaine Schmidt
Mary Fitzpatrick
Bertha Solomon
Edith Mikhnan
Florence Erickson
Marcella Beaton
Beatrice Feldman
Thyra _ Pearson
Wanda Ciborowska
Lorraine Novara
Frances Charytan
Johnny Vahila Sharp No Hit No Run In SF League
Thunderbolt ace Johnny Vahila returned to form at Spudder Park and blanked the Mustangs 5 to 0 in the nightcap of a twin bill. He fanned 12, while Sedicino Gross and Tiltin helped spark a two run first inning and two more in the third.
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Wahila
Harkins
Hancock
Walters
Hunsley
Jones
Willson
Grays
Gross
Tiffin
Vahila
Lavoie
Fields
Golia
Parker
Robinson
Newman
Johnny Vahila
Thunderbolt
Spudder Park
Mustangs
Thunderbolts
Globetrotters
Bolt
Sedicino
Bolts
Graham
Tiltin
Trotters
Hold Final Playoffs In 78th Softball League
The 78th softball elimination playoffs open with five teams competing for top honors. Games are at 4:00 p.m. on diamonds 1 and 2 in the 78th area, with the champion earning a trophy and team members receiving awards. The Globetrotters beat the Lightnings 8 to 2 as Willson and Salerno earned the win. Watts led Squadron F with two hits, Huntley doubled and tripled, while Salerno pitched in the win.
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Lefty Trumbore
Lightnings
Willson
Salerno
Watts
Squadron F
Athletic Equipment Issued in Building 1351
Effective immediately, athletic equipment now issued in the Post gymnasiums will be issued in building 1351, the former gas chamber building, Lt. S. P. Wootmington announces. EM may procure tennis shoes, athletic supporters and shorts by hand receipt. socks trunks and towels will follow. Handballs boxing gloves and gym equipment remain available in 1351 for recreational use.
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S. P. Wootmington
Post PT
Steeplechase Champion De George Joins AACS Unit
Brooklyn born steeplechase star Pfe George De George, 42 two mile titleholder and 1942 national steeple crown winner, has been assigned to the AACS at Sheppard Field. A Georgetown era rival of Greg Rice, De George recalls early records and says distance runners stay competitive into their mid thirties.
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AAF
Air Sheppard Field
Pfe
Gundar Haegg
Rafferty
de George
Brooklyn
New York Athletic Club
Air Forces
Randalls Island
Greg Rice
Rice
Avers
Haegg
United States
Germany
Sheppard Field
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Shudder Park
Mel Forsythe
Gray
Srd
Kirk Newman
Schultz
Forsythe
Osteen
Sedecino
Willmore
Warren
Earl Bennett
al Schach
Wacs
WAC
S. F. Baseball League
Huntley
Cpl. Harrison
New Utrecht
St. Johns University
George DE George
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