PETE ELKO-- played 3b, 1943-1944 (brought up to majors in September 1943), military service 1945. Served in the Navy and stationed at Terminal Island Dry Dock in Wilmington, California. Played baseball while in service.
PEANUTS LOWREY-- Outfield. Majors 1842-1943, military service 1944, majors 1945-1955. April 15, 1944 entered the Army at Fort Custer, Michigan, home of the Military Police Officers Candidate School. Player-manager with the military police baseball team. Received a medical discharge after six months because of weak knees.
Played for the Cubs to 1949 and became known as a great pinch hitter later in career. Coached 1960-1972.
Play Ball, Not War. --DaCoot
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