Thrilling inter-group boxing bouts electrify 304th arena
The 307th II defeated the 304th 5 to 2 in a crowd of about 2,000 at the 304th area. Highlights include Willis Bennett, Richie Nolder, Alvan Prukop, and Ken Bailey winning key bouts as spectators cheered throughout the two hour program. The event was sponsored by the physical training officers Lt. Mortenson and Lt. Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hamilton
307Th II
Anaes Thc
R. A. Mortenson
James R. Murray
Frank Freeman
TSS
Cpl
Bill Hart
Flash” Roulette
S. Set
Danny Savich
Jack Mataru
Grampia
Pennesylvania
Nolder
Gerson Hershkowitz
Brooklyn
N. Y
Alvin Prukop
Ines
Texas
Prukop
Hershkowitz
Prokop
W. C. Karl
Joe Hazelwood
Cooper White
Bill Roulette
W. J Flathaway
Paul Gray
Ray Kearns
Len Saunders
Jack Matarasso
Matarasso
Saunders
BTC Baseball League Builds New Grass Diamond
The BTC baseball league moves to a new all grass diamond near First Street and Avenue F after wind and dust disruptions. Volunteers Led by Lefty Graham and S. Set Phil Fair prepared the field as 301 tops 307 while 305th and 306th withdraw, delaying weekly games and setting up for Sunday’s inauguration with improved spectator facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BTC
Harold EK. Sanderson
League
Stu
First Street
19Th Aviation
305Th
Avenue F
Lefty” Graham
S. Set
Phil Fair
Art Frantz
Graham
Blasky
Engle
New All Purpose Gyms To Be Ready By July 31
Construction of two new $60 000 all purpose gymnasiums at Sheppard Field proceeds with completion expected by July 31 Maj Frank J Maguire post engineer says the structures sit 1100 feet apart near the east drill field and the physical training area Obstacles on the course moved eastward to clear space Each 12288 square foot building includes a basketball court boxing arena handball court showers locker rooms and a drying room with heating plants and seating for about 1400 WAAC showers added in the women's dressing area West facing buildings and separate heating plants for each facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard Field
Frank J. Maguire
WAAC
Pfc Bill Ensminger Joins Caterpillar Club at Sheppard Field
Pfc William C. Ensminger of the 314th TSS earned Caterpillar Club status after bailing out at 3000 feet following a mid-air collision during pre glider flight training in Vandalia Ohio on November 30 1942 He recalls the escape with a quiet remark I don t want any more like that The former Ohio University swimming captain once understudy to Johnny Weismuller in Billy Rose s Aquacade delivers the brief account from Sheppard Field
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard Field
Caterpillar Club
Pfc
William C. Ensminger
314Th
TSS
Ensminger
Cub
Vandalia
Ohio
Ohio University
301st Team Tops 307 In Sixteen to Six Victory
The 301st rolled over the 307th sixteen to six in seven innings behind a reshuffled lineup and a steady pitching effort by Kemp. Despite five clean hits for 307, the 301st offense produced ten runs on erred fielding and wild pitches from the visitors’ mound, with Art Frantz idle and Kemp handling the mound duties effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strelsky
Booth
Art Frantz
Kemp
Post Golf Tourney Slated For 1943 Championship
The 1943 Sheppard Field enlisted men golf tournament begins Sunday July 11 with 54-hole medal play at Week's Park public links. Sponored by the Special Service Office and PT department, it offers post champion and A flight prizes. Notables include Johnny Stammer, Babe Lind, Tommy Malone, and W J Sivak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard Field
Special Service Office
Physical Training Department
Park Public Links
Johnny Stammer
Oklahoma
Charles “Babe” Lind
Colorado
Tommy Malone
W. J. Sivak
Texas
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Kenneth Bailey
Okmulgee
Okla
Tommy Dill
Houston
Bailey
307
Goodman
Jack Goodman
London
Ray” Kearns
Bebron
North Dakota
Kearns
BTC Baseball
New
Pvt
Add
Bill Ensminger
Mourn
Wickland
Haynes
Snow
Ratliff
Aery
Pearce
Mykelb't
Newman
Murphy
Bierbaunsp
Williams
Fountain
Swanson
Taylor
Davislip St.Austin
o/Ozuna
Bares
Faetieski
Eae Hayten
Ras
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