Fort Bragg: The Black Panther

The Black Panther Volume 1 — Number 33 FORT BRAGG, N. C., MARCH 13, 1943 5c A Copy Gp. Hq. Btry. Wins Title; Tourney Attracts Score Exciting Overtime Victory The 1942-43 578th F. A. Group basketball season came to a sensational close Tuesday night past, when the Group Headquarters Battery scored a thrill-packed 36-32 overtime victory over the favored "B" Battery of the 999th Bn., at the 578th Group Recreation Hall. From From the very outset a close and hard fought game was sensed by the large crowd that was on hand to witness this most interesting court finale. The first half ended with the Gp. Hq. Battery in front by a one point margin, 18-17; this they held on to up to the end of the third quarter, when the score was 24-20. Shortly after the start of the closing period “B” came through and tied up the score at 24-24. The lead changed three times after that, with Sgt Ken King, Master Sgt Jack Myers, Master Sgt Johnny Haynes Wil¬ son, and Sgt Eddie Sims playing their very hearts out in an effort to bring victory to their batteries. No finer dis¬ play of court generalship and stout¬ heartedness has ever been witnessed before, with these stalwart basketeers fighting for victory. Cheered on by their supporters both teams played cleancut and smart basketball, partly due to the fine refereeing of a former Duquesene star, Lieutenant Murphy of the 732nd F. A. B'n and Pvt. Melvin Lockwood. The regulation game ended with the score at 29 all, and after a short rest period play began for an extra five minutes.- Gp. Hq. scored first with a foul, followed by “B” discount¬ ing this by Wilson’s sensational side backboard two pointer. Jack Myers came through with a double decker from nowhere putlintf Gp. Hq. in front 32-31. Eddie Sims dropped a foul in for "B,” score now 32-32. Time left only two minutes to go, and then came a field goal by “Slim” Robinson, and another by that fast moving and accu¬ rate shooting King practically cinching the game for Gp. Headquarters. The whistle ending game, as the score read Gp. Hq. 578th B'n 36, “B” 999th B’n 32. Ken King topped scoring for both teams, ringing up 8 field goals and five fouls, for a total of twenty one points; while Sims for “B” hung up a total of lti points, with his (i fields and four fouls. LINEUP AND SCORES 578th F. A. Gp. Hq. Battery King . . 8 5 21 Boatright . . . 0 0 0 Robinson . . . 3 0 6 Myers . •} 0 4 Haynes . . . . 2 1 5 Cox . . 0 0 0 Total .... . 15 6 36 „В” 999th B’n Wilson . . . . . 4 3 11 Sims . . 6 4 16 Prewitt .... . 1 0 2 Asbury Smith . 0 1 1 Smith . . 1 0 2 Roby . . 0 0 0 Total .... . 12 8 32 Referee: I.t. Murphy and Me Lockwood. NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY GROUP PICTURES CAN BE HAD Men of the 578th from New York and New Jersey, who were in the group shots taken in front of the chapel, fol- BENNETT COLLEGE CHOIR THRILLS SERVICE AUDIENCE The appearance of the Bennett Choral Group in our chapel last Sun¬ day afternoon is to be long remem¬ bered. Everyone who was present went away with the Feeling and con¬ viction that he was treated to a musi¬ cal performance that was both rare and rich. The grace and dignity with which this was done was both pleasing lo the soul and eye. I wish more of the soldiers had been present to have heard the Choir sing such masterpieces as “Praise the Lord” by Kastalsky; “Sinner, Please Don’t Let This Harvest Pass,” by Burleigh; “Now Rest Be¬ neath Life’s Shadow,” by Dett, and “In Quiet Night” by Brahms. This num¬ ber was conducted by Miss Helen Mc¬ Clure, a member of the choir; to us1 she did a magnificent job. The Choir was under the direction of Mr. Orrin Clay¬ ton Suthern, II, One would have to sec only once to observe his qualification for the position, He was very impres¬ sive with the ease and grace he con¬ ducted. It is no wonder that the Ben¬ nett Choir ranks' among the best. It is our great desire to have the choir to come to us again in the near future. We were treated to a Grand Musical by these charming young ladies. The Dean of Students, Miss T. Ruth Brett was also among our distinguished guests also Miss Hargroves, and two male instructors. We are very grateful to President David D. Jones for giving us the op¬ portunity, of presenting the Choir in our chapel and to the soldiers of Fort Bragg. We were very glad to see many sol¬ diers from different units on the Post. - V - LOOPING THE LOOP AT SPRING AREA THEATRE TONIGHT TWO SHOWS — AT 5:30 AND 8:30 Produced in Chicago for USO-Camp Shows with an all-star cast of stars of radio, stage and screen, “Looping the Loop,” will play in this area, at the Spring Area Theatre Tonight (Satur¬ day), closing out a six day tour of Fort Bragg. There will be two shows, one at 6:30 and the other at 8:30. Admis¬ sion will be free. From the first smash curtain-going- up dance routine by a line of high-step¬ ping lovelies, to the colorful grand fi¬ nale, the show never lags. It has plen¬ ty of comedy, well spaced; plenty of rhythm in the songs and dances; plenty of novelty in the specialty turns. Comedy is expertly handled by the well-known Carrol and Howe team and that talented mimic, Steve Evans. Those Mississippi Misses, the three Randall Sisters, are something special A FINE RECORD, LADS lowing the New York-New Jersey day in the chapel^ early in December^prints ' in 'the way of a harmony team. ^They are good-lookers, with personality as of these can be seen and had at the Re¬ creation Hall. They were ordered, but failed to be shown to those -who re¬ quested them. The pictures are very clear and distinct, and would be nice to send home. Sec S|Sgt. Lou Garcia at the Recreation Hall. - V - FT. WORTH, Texas — Overheard in¬ side a powder room (ladies’ john, to you) in a night club here was the re¬ mark, “Dearie, lie’s wonderful — 4-F with a В card and a C note.” well as voice. A handsome, lithe blonde star in the dance division of Looping the Loop, Alice Kavan’s the name, and her clever ballet-tap routines have graced the boards of topflight theatres and clubs all over the country. Two men and two women in Looping the Loop rate a special round of ap¬ plause. They’re the four sensational Macks, the world-famous roller-skating team, than whom there are none better. HEADQUARTERS 578th FIELD ARTILLERY GROUP Fort Bragg, North Carolina March 10, 1943. To Commanding Officers, 578th F. A. Bn. and 99th F. A. Bn. In a report from the Commanding General, 22d F. A. Brigade with refer¬ ence to the results of a practical exami¬ nation in the technique of fire direc¬ tion, it is noted that the two battalions of the 578th F. A. Group were rated above all other battalions. A noteworthy comment by the ex¬ amining board concerning your batta¬ lion is quoted as follows: “The organi¬ zation and efficiency of this team is superior, the personnel is well chosen, and the supervision and instruction is excellent.” A fine report like this is something for the 578th F. A. Group to be proud of. Full credit is due to the intelligent supervision and hard work done, and it is with great satisfaction that I heart¬ ily commend you and every member of the fire direction team. W. W. DIXON, Colonel, 578th F. A. Group, Commanding. - V - CAMP ANNOUNCEMENT Lots of servicemen who subscribe to YANK, the Army Weekly, don’t seem to have the facts straight on what they should do to keep getting their copies when they ship out. The thing to re¬ member is that YANK, as the official publication of and by — the enlisted men of the United States Army will fol¬ low you whether you’re shipped to New Jersey or New Caledonia. In fact, we bet that one of the first things you’ll get in the mail at your new post will be your copy of YANK. But nobody’s going to know where to send it un (ess you tell them when you move. The easiest way to do that is by using a regular change-of-address blank printed in every issue. 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Incidentally, if you have not already subscribed to YANK, send them a buck at the above address for a 35-week sub¬ scription. V. M. ROBERTSON, Major, Infantry, Chief, Special Services Branch. - V - LATE NEWS FLASH Thursday night, the 578th F. A. “Black Panther Five Scored a decisive victory over the 16th Battalion Service Detachment by the score of 40-15, at the Fayetteville State Teachers College. This game was the opening of the Ser¬ vicemen’s Invitation Tournament, fea¬ turing eight teams from Fort Bragg. TWO TEAMS REPRESENT 578th IN COLLEGE INVITATION TOURNAMENT Finals Tonight at Fayetteville State; As tlie Black Panther gdes to press, the 578th F. A. Group “Black Panther Big Five” and the team representing the 999th F. A. Bn are battling it out with six service teams in the Fayette¬ ville State Teachers College InviationT al Service Basketball Tourney. To the winning team the G. S. T. C. Trophy and Gold Basketballs will be given, while the runnerup team will also re¬ ceive a trophy, a trifle smaller than the winning award. To the high scorer of the three-day court meet a gold loving cup will be presented. The drawing of teams bracketed the top seeded 578th team against the 16th Battalion Service Detachment at 8 o’clock Thursday night, while the 208th Quartermasters play the USO team at seven. Friday night the 41st Engineers took the court against the “B” Battery team of the 999th F. A. Bn; and the second seeded team, the 384th Engi¬ neers, played the Post Supply Detach¬ ment. This afternoon the four winners of Thursday and Friday nights’ games, will play. At three o’clock today the winner of Thursday night’s game be¬ tween the 578th and 16tli Bn. will play, as will the best team between the 208th and USO. At 4:30 today the 41st Engineers- 999th Bn. winner meets the winner of the 384th vs. Supply Det game. Tonight at 8 o’clock, the two finalists come to blows for the lovely trophy and gold basketballs. In the prelimi¬ nary game, the two Saturday afternoon losers compete for the consolation prize. - V - CANDLE LIGHT SERVICE IMPRESSIVE The Candle Light Service of la: t Thursday night was very impres¬ sive. It was encouraging to see the sol¬ diers so interested in a service of this kind. This service was put on by the men themselves under the direction of Cpl. Randall, the Chaplain’s assistant. He and the men did a fine job. I want to compliment all who took part in the service. We were pleased to have had the choir and members from Mt. Siani, Rev. & Mrs. Greggs and members from the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dwelle, of Bapt. - V - DISPATCH EXPERTS EFFICIENT One of the most important offices of any military unit is the Message Cen¬ ter. Above is a staff of efficient sol¬ diers, who handle the order dispatch¬ ing and mail distribution of the 578th Field Artillery Group. At the extreme right and left are Pfc James Bond and S|Sgt. C. A. Hagan; while Pvt Paul Young and Pvt H. W. Thompkins have been replaced by Cpl. Albert C. Avery and Pfc Robert Boat- right.