Avengers edge Marauders in six to five comeback win
The Avengers beat the Marauders 6 to 5 at Spudder Park in a Sunday game. Morgan spun a near perfect six innings while allowing no baserunners until the seventh, and Cooke delivered a late RBI single that spoiled the perfect day.
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Senators and Tigers battle in tense 10th inning thriller
The American League tilt between the Senators and Tigers ended halted after 10 innings as Wolfe held the mound duel to a 1 0 finish. Wilson singled and scored for Detroit while Cer9's hit plated another run. A baserunning miscue and fielding errors marred the close game amidst a flurry of late actions. The piece also notes increased use of official envelopes in mail campaigns and spot checks at Sheppard Field, highlighting IT compliance concerns.
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Army unit pins set high in three game series
Incoming Major Eusley leads 969 pin high individual as 417th TSS notes three game series totals. 900+ team score marks and standings cited. Soldiers mentioned include Stites, Petok, Thelkt, Norman and Maj LYS awaits roster update after recent arrivals.
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Color filming of major league games for servicemen paused
Fans at Sheppard Field and other military posts lament the halt of a planned million dollar color film project to show major league games to U S troops. Warner Bros and other studios hoped to film the games domestically and overseas, with servicemen eager for daily scores and news.
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Marauder Hurler Bill Keefe Sees Slow Return From Injury
Bill Keefe, Marauder pitcher, expects full effectiveness not until mid season after elbow surgery to remove chips last year. He had two professional seasons before a two week Erie stint and the 1942 season before entering the Army.
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Lightnings Shut Out Independents In City Game
The North Side Independents blanked the downtown Military Police Lightnings 10 to 0 last Saturday. Heston earned the win and came within one batter of a perfect game.
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Richardson Repeats Win In Weekly Ping Pong Meet
T Sgt Carroll Richardson of Section B wins the weekly ping pong tournament at Eighth Street USC defeating S Sgt Larry Piepmeier of Section A in the finals. Piepmeier reached the finals by beating Charles Reif, while Richardson beat Harry Davidson. Richardson earns a free phone call to his mother in Santa Ana Calif. Edward P Hauser wins $1 consolation prize.
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Heavin Stars as Ponies Edge Spitfires for Lead
Clare Heavin dominated with 15 strikeouts in a 3-2 Mustang victory over the Spitfires to keep first place in the Service League. Johnny Zimmel fanned 14 and allowed six hits, while Art Boutillette added two doubles and Dual Autry contributed two singles. Zimmel’s error in the third helped the Mustangs score twice.
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Dodgers and Braves Lead NL Softball Standings
Dodgers hold four wins and no losses while Braves have three wins in early week NL softball results. National League table shows Pelicans Owls Beavers Cubs and Cards with mixed records as AL results expected next week.
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Descriptive View Of Softball And Army Variety Show
An essay by SGT Bunny Levitt humorously contrasts softball with a military life and previews a wartime entertainment lineup. It notes players, equipment, and field setup while poking fun at readers and offering a light look at performances by soldiers and theater personnel.
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