Mechanics Flag Lubbock Flyers In Weekend Series Sweep
The Sheppard Field Mechanics swept a two game set against the Lubbock Flyers on the road, winning 9 to 8 in ten innings Saturday and 24 to 5 Sunday. Ellis Carroll allowed 12 hits in a complete game Sunday as Mechanics hitters collected 16 singles. Sam Mabry hit a homer and Clayton Fries added a two run shot in the Saturday win.
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Lubbock Flyers
Sheppard Field Mechanics
S Satuday
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Mechs
Clayton Poole
Ellis Carroll
Shreveport
Texarkana
Sam Mabry
Clayton Fries
Boxing Tournament Set to Open at Sheppard Field
The Sheppard Field inter squadron boxing tournament will begin within weeks per a Special Services office announcement. Interested participants should report to building 143 at the post Special Services office promptly.
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Sheppard Field
Special Services Office
Post Special Services Office
Pvt. James Brown Ties in Golf Final
Pvt. James Brown, a Sheppard Field golfer, tied for sixth in the Junior Chamber of Commerce 11th annual championship flight at Wichita Falls. He posted rounds of 79 and 77 on the municipal course, following a 69 in the opening round. Seaman Lee Grimes of Sheppard Field missed by one stroke to reach the finals won by Ray Ferguson of Electra. Save War Bonds now and have peace time spending power.
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Sheppard Pield
Chamber of Commerce
Wichita Falls
Municipal
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Sheppard
Lee Grimes
Ray Ferguson
Electra
Notable Athletes At Sheppard Field Under Mechanic Flag
Six months ago the sports desk boasted of athletes at Sheppard Field. Bitsy Grant leads a strong roster from tennis to football and golf. Other stars include Dave Short, Ray Poole, Raymond Murray, Bob Nabors, Bill Gray, Lt. William Jeffrey, Lt. Jack Buckler, Izzie Spector, Jackie Hunt, Pat Abbot, Charles Shepard, John Stammer, Lee Grimes, Carl Walker, Merle Harvey, Patsy Ancona, Dick Youngen, Earl Marshall, Bill Stewart, and Les Ewing. Pearl Harbor tribute closes the note.
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Sheppard Field
Sitsy Grant
Bitsy
Tareball
Mechanics
Dave Short
Ray “Buster” Poole
Raymond Murray
Bob Nabors
Bill Gray
Short
Chisox
Nabors
St. Louis Browns
Poole
Connie Mack
A’s
Murray
Baltimore Orioles
Gray
Hollywood Stars
Texas A and M
William Jeffrey
Jack Buckler
West Point
Izzie Spector
University of Utah
Jackie Hunt
Pat Abbot
Charles Sheppard
John Stammer
Lee Grimes
Army
Carl Walker
Merle Harvey
Patsy Ancona
Dick Youngen
Earl Marshall
Georgia U
Bill Stewart
Les Ewing
Pearl Harbor
Third Set Of Post Boxing Bouts Draws Crowd
A good sized crowd of officers and enlisted men attended the third series of boxing bouts held Friday night outside the post service Club. The seven bouts showcased new ring talent for consideration in the post tournament to be staged this simmer.
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Post Service Club
Erd
A. L. Softball Stars Shutout Post League All-Stars
The American league all-stars defeated the post National league team 7 to 0 in a pitching duel. Busby pitched four innings and Ewing finished, with each allowing no hits and combining for eight strikeouts. The AL led 2-0 after the first inning and the game thrilled fans despite the lopsided score.
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Busby
Ewing
Mechanics Lose to Camp Barkeley 2 to 0
The Mechanics visited Camp Barkeley last Friday to face a strong hospital detach ment. Camp Barkeley scored seven hits, producing runs in the fourth and sixth frames. Sheppard Field threatened in the third when Buster Poole singled and was caught stealing, and Bill Gray tripled in the eighth but was left on base.
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Sheppard Field
Camp Barkeley
Buster Poole
Dave Short
Bill Gray
Bill
Pearl Harbor
Boxing night features multiple bouts with tight finishes
Robert Dixon and Don Russell opened with a 140 lb draw. Lee O Bannon, Melvin Walker, 1:30 stoppage by Ref Bev Alperstein gives Walter a technical knockout. Herschel Saunders loses to Bob Littlefield by decision after a late surge. Joe Costello vs Seymour Gantz ends in a second round draw due to Gantz wrist injury. Tony Balderoni wins a judges decision over Gene Corneilson. Fred Troy and Harry Simmons in a close light fly matchup ends with Simmons ahead after Troy tires.
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Robert Dixon
Don Russell
Booth
Lee O'Bannion
Melvin Walker
O'Bannion
Bev Alperstein
Walter
Herschel Saunders
Bob Littlefield
Saunders
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