Doyle May Have Been Red Sox First Team Receiver
Private Doyle connected to the Section K unit might have filled Boston Red Sox catching needs this season. He played in Oklahoma City and Louisville, showed progress behind the plate, and is expected to appear in the Sheppard Field post league for the opening double header at Spudder Park.
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Doyle
Boston Red Sox
Husky Howard K. Doyle
Joe Cronin
Oklahoma City
Louisville
Sheppardield
Sox
Alent
Oklahoma City Andouisville
Red Sox
Oklahoma &M College
Oklahoma
Stillwater Boomers
Cowboys of A&m
Boomers
Indians
Paul Gillespie
Mittman
Tribe
A&m
Aggies
Sheppard Field
Spudder Park
Handball Uniforms and Gear Tips for Players
An editorial on dress for the growing handball pastime emphasizes white uniforms, cotton jerseys and shorts, with a light sweater before warmups. Shoes must be sturdy with thick soles, two pairs of socks recommended, and keep feet protected with supportive gear and proper cleaning to avoid blisters.
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Texacts
Bunny Levitt
Illinois
Midwest
Chicago
Falls men claim victory in match bid against post’s best
W. Cash and Shirley Donnell from thita Falls believe they beat the post’s best in a series of matches. The sports desk notes the claim and outlines the contested results.
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W. Cash
Shirley Donnell
Thita Falls
The
Post
Facts Sports Desk
Beau Jack Reaches Million-Dollar Milestone in MSG Ring
Boxing profile Beau Jack hits a million dollars after 13 fights at Madison Square Garden, marking a comic milestone in the sport. The Bristol Beaufighter is noted as the world’s most heavily armed fighter with four cannons and six machine guns.
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Beau Jack
Madison Square Garden
Hustling 62nd AB Softball Team Runs Seventh Straight Win
The hustling 62nd AB softball team beat post headquarters 13 to 2 in five innings to extend its winning streak to seven. Pitcher Johnny Szymkin, the 62nd’s ace, allowed two runs as his teammates built an early lead before easing off late. The game was played in the 62nd AB area.
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62Nd
Post Headquarters
Johnny Szymkin
State Softball Meet Seeks August Bid in Austin
Entry action began this week to place the post softball champion in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation state tournament set for August 25 and 26 in Austin. The 17 team campaign centers in the south gym physical training offices with S M Epperson as meet director addressing eligibility of military camp clubs. The Soldiers' Wives Bowling Club later meets at Eighth Street USC to bowl at Spudder Alleys next Friday at 1 pm with refreshments to follow.
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Austin
South Gym
S. M. Epperson
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation
Soldiers’ Wives Bowling Club
Eighth Street
USC
Spudder
GI Baseball Prospects At Spudder Park In Wichita Falls
Texacts Sports preview notes strong crop of young pitchers and catchers at Sheppard Field. Walter Smith and 18 year olds Bob Hastings and Jack Foy headline a list of promising receivers while Lefty Graham and Eddie Cunningham lead a pitching group. No admission charged for Sunday doubleheader. lights funded by downtown interests.
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Vern
Dowdy Texacts
Wichita Falls
Sheppard Field
Spudder Park
Walter Smith
Purdue
Aubrey Devine
Bob Hastings
Cabin Creek
W. Va
Jack Foy
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
George Susce
Tribe
Ed McElroy
White Sox
Joe Wrober
Detroit
Lee Forrest
Dallas
Ben Eckert
Lancaster
Toronto
Pittsburgh Pirate Farms
Bill Morgan
Baltimore
Holt Hotel
Boxing Card Set For May 9 At 306th Training Group
S Set. W. A. Moore of the 306th TG announced a boxing card for Tuesday May 9 in the old 306th TG area starting at 8 pm. The program will include nine bouts featuring fighters from the 304th and 306th Training Groups.
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S. Set. W. A. Moore
Former SMU Star Trains At Sheppard Field
Weldon Speedy Mason, 35, once a standout SMU backfield star known for speed and scoring, began basic training with the 303rd TG All-State at Waco after entering the Army last March. He previously starred for SMU in the early 1930s and held sprint times around 10 seconds for 100 yards.
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Weldon
Sheppard Field
Waco
SMU
Waco High
Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Texans
Southern Methodist
Camp Wolters
Davis track star departs for Army Air Forces duties
Lt Marion A Davis, former Duke track and basketball standout and holder of Southern Conference records, leaves for Los Angeles to serve as a civilian contract training officer for the Army Air Forces. He joined OCS at Miami in 1943 after entering the Army in 1942. previously with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in New York.
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Marion A. Davis
Duke University
Los Angeles
Calif
Army Air Forces
306Th
Duke
Blue Devils
Davis
Sheppard Field
Miami
Fla
New York City
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
New York
Section Q Boxing Team Seeks Interorganization Bouts
The Section Q boxing team formerly the 308th TG seeks inter-organization meets. Lt. Morton Kamm's squad beat the 304th and tied the 306th in earlier year matches. Save More Planes.
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Section Q
Morton Kamm
Club Royale Gains On Limits Status At Fort Henrietta
The Wichita Provost Marshal confirms Club Royale on Henrietta Road is on limits to military personnel, reversing prior off limits reports. The notice states access is restricted to authorized personnel and patrons with proper credentials.
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Club Royale
Henrietta Road
Wichita Fills
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Red” Barkley
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