Gary Bedingfield is researching American troops in Britain in WWII, esp.
baseball & professional baseball players. There were a number of
fundraising baseball games played in Britain in 1942-5, some of which
featured professional ball players in the services.
He has found dates of games, but would like more details. Can anyone can
offer details on any of the following games?
31 Oct 42 Hampden Park Glasgow `American games day'
12 Jun 43 Goodison Park, Liverpool
7 Aug 43 Wembley Stadium `all professonial'game
3 Jun 44 Wembley Stadium
5 Jun 44 Villa Park, Birmingham
7 Aug 44 The Hawthorns, W. Bromwich
no date Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
no date Windsor Park, Belfast
no date White City, London
He is also interested in 2 players who served with the USAAF & died in 44/5:
Elmer Gedeon (shot down over France 15 Apr 44)
Billy Southworth (died in NY plane crash 15 Feb 45)
If you can be any help contact
Gary Bedingfield
42 Ferndale Rd
Enfield
Middlesex EN3 6DJ
England
(no email address)