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INDEX TO BIOGRAPHIES
'21-A
Name Page
Abercrombie, L. A H6
Alexander, W. v., Jr 85
Allison, W. C 166
Anderson, B 134
Arkush, A. S 114
Ayrault, A. Del.., Jr 92
Bahm, G. H 169
Baltazzi, H. W 158
Banks. H. 160
Barrett, M. C 80
Bayless, V. K 150
Beach, E. P 165
Belcher, C. H 163
Benoist, L. A 116
Benoist.W. A 145
Biggs, B.B 91
Birmingham, H. T 146
Black, M.I 112
Bobbitt, W. C 154
Bolger, J. F 157
Boone, W. F 133
Booth, C. E., Jr 128
Bowman, R. L 124
Brandenburger, H. A 159
Broun, W. F 12S
Brumbaugh, H. B 140
Buch, W. G 53
Bueche, H. S 191
Bunting, S.S 110
Burrow, J. G 80
Bushnell, C. H 162
Butterfield, R. E 162
Caldwell, K. C 191
Carter, J. H 143
Chadwich, G 104
Chapin, N. A 74
Christensen, H. A 147
Clark, Howard 110
Clay, F. G 100
Cloughley, S. T 90
Colclough, O. S 182
Coloney, P. R 114
Colvin, O. D., Jr 102
Condon, A. D 183
Cone, W. W 137
Conlan. C. V 179
Cook, A. B 118
Cook, A. G., Jr 115
Corrigan, J. D 108
Cross, R. F., Jr 104
Cullins, T. O., Jr 134
Curley, J. J., Jr 87
Currv,D.,Jr 151
Curt'iss, A. C 120
Dalkowitz, S. G 76
Darden, T. F., Jr 124
David, W. D 64
Davis, A. P 77
Davis, R. K 108
Davis, W. S. G 56
DeBaum, G. H 185
Dillon, W. E 172
Dodds, S. B 122
DuBois, S. W 143
Dudley, J. R 171
Eaton, H.W 62
Eaton, W. G 153
Eberle, D. W 75
Name Page
Edward, A. S 183
Eggleston, ].M 144
Eggers, F. R 180
Enright, E. H 56
Erck, C. F 70
Esling, T. A., Jr 151
Fewel, W. G 196
Fitzgerald, W. F., Jr 155
Fletcher, W. B., Jr". 154
Flv, J. L., Jr 187
Fullinwider, E. G 187
Gallery, D. V., Jr 84
Galpin, G. F 78
Gardner, K. N 86
Gates, O. E 186
Gorry, W. A 117
Granum, A. M 175
Graves, E. D., Jr 86
Gray, A. J., Jr 165
Green, C. L 125
Green, N.,Jr 83
Grube, J. F 178
Guernsey, E. B 182
Guthrie,' H. A 130
Haase, E. E HI
Hailev, B. L 136
Hainer, W. M 181
Hall, G. B. H 65
Hamilton, I. E 88
Hampson, E. W 85
Hanlon, B. H 136
Hardy, H. H 122
Harper, B. C 95
Harris, J. C, Jr 66
Harris, J. W 188
Harrison, W.J 127
Hill, L. E., Jr 58
Hopper, T. B 157
Howard, P. E 181
Hubbard, T. C 73
Hubbell, H. H 97
Hudson, R. C 97
Hughart, J. H. P., Jr 131
Hunt, L. L 158
Hunt, R. B 72
Hutchinson, M. C, Jr 72
Ingersoll, S. H 172
Isbell, A. J 169
Jackson, W. B., Jr 133
Jacobi, L. J 153
Jacomini, V. V 84
Jamison, J. W 159
Johns, L.J 174
Jones, B. S 63
Jones, D. L 196
Jones, J. G 132
Julin,A. E 98
Juvenal, W.W 118
Kahn, F. G 77
Kane, B.B 113
Kelley, M. R 87
Kellogg, W.P 112
Kellv, R. K 81
Kelly, T.J 173
Killian, R. R 170
Killingsworth, W. M 92
Kime, F. D 105
Name Page
Kirkpatrlck, 1., Tr 129
Kline, E. T. ■ S2
Kloman, C. R 68
Knislev, A. VV 81
Kohrs,' F. B 59
Lafot, L 67
Lake, B. G 194
Lalor, W. G 59
Lampert, P. D 74
Lawton, A. P 157
Leggett, W. D., Jr 156
Leighton.G. A 138
Lewis, M.V 150
Linke, G. D 156
Litchfield, L 141
Lyons, L. L., Jr 106
McCarthy, H.E 175
McCarthy, P. G 61
McClure.'F. C 105
McDowell, W. A 78
McDuffie, W. A 61
McGinley, J. A 145
McHugh', W. B 126
Mclnerney, F. X 94
Mclver, R. S 99
McKenna, F. J 160
McKinney, C. G 151
McLaury, F. M lU.
McLean, H. H ISb
McShane, R. E 95
Macdonald, B., Jr 98
MacKinnon, 1. S 102
Macondrav. A., Tr 155
Magruder.'C. G., Ir 127
Maguire, C. J 54
Main, A. L 140
Makosky, W. E 58
Marie, L. E., Jr 188
Maxson, W. L ISO
Meadow, H. L 64
Miller, I. W 150
MiUis, W. R 88
Mills, DeL 120
Milner, E. J 155
Minckler, C. H 68
Moebus, L. A 55
Molloy, T. 105
Moore, W. E 135
Morris, F., Jr 66
Morrow, L. W 54
Murrell, T. G 139
Myers, G. B 55
Myers, R. 106
Noble, C 89
Noble, K. H 60
O'Brien, T.J 70
Olson, C. E 101
Pace, L. L 89
Palev, A 121
Parks, G. B 190
Peet, G. H. 1 93
Percival, R. C 161
Pihl, P. E 167
Pixton, J. E 148
Pollock, J. C 91
Powell, W. C 195
Pratt, C. R S3
Raichle, J. 1 141
Ramsey, W. F 69
Rees, W. L ^ 144
Register, P. J 123
Reisinger, J. C 71
Reynolds, C. H., Jr 96
Rhodes, C.W. ; 149
Rice, H. E., Ir 190
Richmire, G. L 161
Riley. F.J 57
Robertson, J. L 75
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Name Page
Roby, K. H 69
Rodes, J. W 164
Rogers, W. N 101
Rossheim, B. B 174
Roswall, P. E 178
Roth, E. E 63
Rucker, T. E 123
Rule, I. C 93
Ryan,T. J., Jr 113
Sanson, R. C 171
Saurette, EG 73
Schell, E. W 119
Schwien, N. 176
Selby, N. E 121
Seletski, J 57
Serat, M. E., Jr 103
Settle, B S3
Sheldon, G. H 193
Sherman, E. P 192
Shugg, C 107
Signer, R. M 149
Simpson, R. E 96
Simpson, R. W 109
Sisson, B 192
Smellie, E. F 194
Smith, J.N 195
Smith, S. B 166
Smith, T 94
Snackenberg, ]. A 65
Snare, E. D 125
Sprague, R. C 185
Stogsdall, R. R., Ir 179
Strite, R 139
Strother, J. H S3
Stiirtevant, E. . . 62
Sullivan, W.E 170
Sundberg, C. A. L 167
Sweeney, R. D. F 138
Switzer', W. G 100
Tallman, D. R 52
Tarbuck, R. D 126
Taylor, W.F 115
Thackrev, L. A 52
Thayer, "R.G 148
Thomas, C. J 164
Thompson, E. M Ill
Todd, C. R 129
Tompkins, R. B 184
Tower, L. L 99
Trapnell, W . S. K 184
True, A. E 152
Van Cleve, J. C 79
Van Deurs, G 173
Walker, C. J 67
Waters, J. A., Ir 177
Watt, R. M., Jr 107
Wattles, T. P 109
Webster, W., Jr 152
Welborn, M 142
Wellborn, C, Jr 168
Wellings, T. F 163
Wells, F. H 119
Wells, R. K 79
Wheelock, CD 117
Whiteford, C. A 189
Wiedman, W. A 142
Williams, H. G 177
Willis, J. H 60
Wilson, D. H 90
Wishart, P. B 176
Womble, J. P., Ir 71
Woodson, C. P 189
Yager, R. F 76
Young, G. S 132
Young, P. G 193
Zellars, T. E 168
Zimmerli, R. M 147
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Drawn by Henry Reuterdahl
The Burning of the Guerriere
DonaldRex Tallman
Washington, D. C.
"Rex
'Tar
'Gadget"
PERCHED on a tree, a vampish grin, and a line of
"stuff" — there you have Rex. Like a wild animal
there is no finding where he is unless you know his
tracks and rendezvous. Here's how, — bust into
Smoke Hall and yell "0.K Roast." Look where the
bull and smoke are the thickest and you'll see him
singing "We're Poor Little Oxen" with the other
three. When Gadget bones I can't tell you, for he
is usually picking on a mandolin or listening to some
weary Victrola's blues. He gets the embroidered
anchor for that's where he stands — anchor man in all
his glory. When it comes to women, well, nobody
else has a chance. Rex is a Red Mike with dragon
eyes, and snake scales. Any hop night you'll see
him gliding on an essence of "foo-foo", featheringhis
heels across the deck.
He was elected "The Boy Navigator" in the shaft-
alley of ye goode ship Missouri. Most of his old
tribe were lost at sea or sunk by the Academic De-
partment but he carried the old shaft-alley club
spirit to the North Dakota. Oh boy, them wuz the
happy days and there'll be many, many more for the
boys who are lucky enough to become his shipmates.
Buzzard.
Lyman Augustus Thackrey
Santa Fe, New Mexico
"Red"
ARRIVING late in September, covered with
. alkali, the salt of New Mexican deserts, Red
was consigned to the old basement rooms, Plebe
heaven and the D. O.'s delight. The worries of
several years of varsity football at the University
of New Mexico had been too much for him and never
was his red thatch toned down by a Navy head-
guard. In the spring time this powder flag could
be seen at the hurdles and broad jump, even as the
Royal Bengal in his native haunts leaping from cliff
to cliff, rather hurdle to hurdle.
For several years he was a constant member
wearing the gold or shoe polish off the radiators.
He roosted among those Rojo Miguels known as the
gymnasium cavalry, riding through many a hop on
the horses in the gym. In due time our Augustus
attained a colonelcy, graduated from the unwilling
ones, and at the end of his First Class year he had
done the deed and dragged copiously.
While his career had been no meteoric flight, on
the decisive day we found him numbered among
those in the savvy half.
Come what may he takes it well and the longer
you know him the better you like him.
One Stripe;
Track Squad {4, 3, 1).
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James Herschel Strother
Dadeville, Alabama
"Johnny" "Mr. Dooley" "Herschel"
DUE to no fault of his own Johnny came to us
from '20. After spending three months of
his Youngster year in the hospital, he went on sick
leave, and joined us at the beginning of our Young-
ster cruise. The Chaplain, while visiting the
hospital, nicknamed him Sunny because of the
cheerful way in which he bore his hard luck.
His cheerful manner and Southern accent, together
with his ready willingness to help less "savvy"
classmates, have made hmi a true friend and an
agreeable companion.
During the time that we have known him, Johnny
has shown a lack of interest in hops and femmes in
general, but anyone who has but one picture on his
locker door and w^ho talks and dreams of Sep
leave as Johnny does is sure to create a certain
suspicion in the minds of those who know him most
intimately.
The utter indifference toward the opinion of others
whom he believes to be wrong, and the wholeheart-
edness with which he tackles the hardest Juice or
Steam probs is sure to stand him in good stead
when later he is called upon to face much more
difficult questions in the fleet.
Buzzard.
William Graham Buch
Powell, Wyoming
"Napoleon" "Butch"
BUTCH has the typical build of a union meat
cleaver. Dizzy as the day is long and forever
letting loose his pent up energy in any form of a
rough house. Napoleon and Annie Arthur used to
tear the fourth deck up with the ardour of the Irish
breaking up an Orangeman's parade on St. Patrick's
day.
Butch started out with '20 but his line didn't jibe
with the ideas of Horse Shoe Brown and the other
masters of the Queen's own. But when it comes to
Math and its kin Butch is right up in the Big League.
In regard to sports he was on the First Class foot-
ball team but he has always favored indoor sports —
especially the national indoor game.
Always good natured, never rhino, ole Napoleon
will take it easy, have a good time, and make friends
wherever he goes.
Buzzard.
Charles Joseph Maguire
Boston, Massachusetts
"Molly"
CHARLES comes from that quaint little old New
England village of Boston. With the thought
of Mass. our eyes go to his collar, looking for some-
thing which is not there. However he has detracted
nothing from the reputation of his native state, for
he is an authority in Calc and Dago.
Athletics, he took them all in. The sub and weak
squads clamimg no little portion of his spare time.
Outside of these major sports, inter-class basketball
comes next, though in the last mentioned sport he
suffered the loss of two front teeth which caused no
end of mortification, and produced a strange lisp
until Doc could import two ivory pegs to replace the
missing members.
There is no place where Charlie is more at home
than when over at the boathouse with a shell on the
river, twice making his debut Plebe year as coxswain
of the Junior Varsity he has never been absent.
Youngster year our little one had given too much to
be coxing one of our winning shells at Philadelphia,
and hard to be satisfied by teaching the game to the
third Varsity.
Buzzard (/),•
Masqueraders {1);
Crew Squad {4, 3, 1).
Leland Wayne Morrow
Chillicothe, Ohio
"Snookians" "Duke"
THE first day that L. W. attended formations
as a War Baby he found himself on the
"rebound" charged with unmilitary conduct for
turning his head in ranks. After this debut into
Naval Academy life he retired from Extra Duty for
the next three years and by the time of graduation
his methods of avoiding the appearance of his name
in the "Morning Orders" had reached a science.
Those from Ohio will probably agree that Morrow
comes from a good state, but we all express harmony
of opinion that he was a small-sized man with big
ideas when he chose the U. S. S. Tennessee for his
home on the seas.
During the time that we have known Snookums
his chief delight, next to that of fussing in Annapolis,
has been in making future plans. He always knew
six months in advance what he would put into his
suitcase for Sep leave. Perhaps Duke has already
made his matrimonial plans and decided upon the
location of a bungalow.
This energetic and ambitious chap possessed, in
addition to a big heart, a stomach of questionable
capacity. Be that as it may, those who have had
opportunities to taste frequent "birthday" cakes are
in no position to criticise between what limits the
capacity of a stomach should be integrated.
Buzzard;
Choir (4,3, 1);
Sub Squad {4, 3, 1).
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LuciAN Ancel Moebus
Kenton, Ohio
"Fish"
FISH gained his first knowledge of "Old Navy
Customs" from the eager-to-be-hunting-Ger-
mans class of Eighteen. He has the happy faculty
of making friends easily and no one has moreofthem,
simply because once made, they stay put. But the
members of that worthy class appeared to be im-
mune.
His ability to explain difficulties beyond our "ken"
was soon recognized and we remember him best sur-
rounded by a ring of exponents of "I don't see this,"
etc.
Many are the wild tales he can tel' you of Rock-
port on the "North D.", not to mention Coney
Island and its mysteries. But don't believe him.
It's all a pose.
The time and efforts of our hero have, however,
not been all confined to the Senoritas and the Ac
Dept. He broke into the limelight Plebe summer by
showing champion form on the mat and ever since
he has given his best to wrestling.
A roughhouse is his best diversion and Youngster
year his organized crew of home wreckers was the
pride of the Batt.
Ask him how he got the name of Fish.
"Fruit for the Profs."
"Was that Reveille, J. G.?"
Buzzard;
irrestling Squad (4, 3, 1).
Gilbert Barlow Myers
Aurora, Illinois
"Gabriel" "Goof
GABRIEL is altitudinous. For this reason,
over which he claims to have had no control,
his athletic endeavors have been largely confined
to keeping off the weak squad. He did finally
grace the natatorium First Class year until hearing
the call of spring, whereupon he changed his
metacentric height and pulled off.
C. B. came to us with premeditated intent and
purpose of carrying away all scholastic honors, but
some years' association with our method has con-
vinced him that true merit is rarely appreciated.
He is a savior in Steam and Radio. You will find
him more often in the Juice building making
gadgets or in his room skirmishing with a slipstick
or a mess of radio junk than doing anything else.
Bolting from the rank and file de Rojo Miguel when
the North Dakota lay in at Rockport, he acquired
the name of angel and now rushes the fragile china
with more or less ease and system.
Under a sort of quiet dignity and his apparent re-
serve Gabriel is good natured, hard working, and
lacks no consideration. He is as a rule a better
listener than talker, but he can heave the old Navy
line as anyone will concede who has heard what
follows this fertile prelude:
"Now, when we were up at Rockport — "
Buzzard.
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Edward Hickey Enright
Chicago, Illinois
"Hickey" "Chicken" "Imvrong"
HICKEY received his early Plebe training at the
hands of '18. He came into prominence at
the beginning of Plebe Ac year by meandering upon
a gravel walk forbidden to members of the entering
class. Suffice it to say, he received his postgrad-
uate course at the hands of the Youngsters in that
back corridor of the first deck.
By hard and consistent effort Hickey kept the Aca-
demic wolves at a safe distance for nearly two years
but it was the Nav Department that finally caught
him basking in the light of his achievement and
knocked him for a ghoul, treeing him cold. How-
ever, his hard work landed him in the savvier half
of the savvy half of '21.
Hickey's great weakness finally proved to be the
women. First Class year for the first time he was
transformed. Hard-working, ambitious, woman-
fearing Hickey, an unrestrained snake with his hair
parted in the middle filling out his hop cards for
months in advance. Certain things, have come up
which indicate that the state of mind is only tem-
porary and even the most conservative entertain
hopes for a speedy recovery.
Buzzard.
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William Sewall Gardner Davis
Brookline, Massachusetts
"Dimples" "Alphahel" "Dave"
FOR three years, Dave with his mandolin, his
Log and his ready wit has kept the rhino spirit
at bay. Just ask Piggy to help you and watch him
go to it — and do it right — even if he does have to
sleep in 'till the first period next morning. If you
want something done in the literary way, let Piggy
do It — It's his fruit. He is in his prime when he is
developing some new idea for an entertainment or
writing a parody. (He wrote the one on the
"Vamp." Nuf sed).
He will always be in Smoke Hall when the gang
gets together for some songs and stories. He can
always go you one better in that line. In any argu-
ment of the Horse-Shoe-Brown type, Dimples stands
supreme with his Scotch-Irish wit, his Massachusetts
logic, and his determination.
You know the kind of man who seems to be at
home anywhere — well, that's Alphabet all over.
He'll dash off a couple of verses for the Log, and
will then go out and in a scrimmage break up all
the plays around his end.
Yes, of course he's savvy, but he bushes often and
in some way known only to himself, he derives a
great deal of satisfaction out of those bushes.
The Service is just the place you make it, and so
Dave, we know you'll have a happy time out there,
and that you'll makeit abetterplacefortherestofus.
Log Staff (3); Log Board (I);
Baseball {4, 3, 1); Masqueraders (/);
Mandolin Club {3,1); Class Football (/);
Buzzard.
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Francis Joseph Riley
Boston, Massachusetts
"Mike" "Irish" "Frank"
RILEY breezed in through the main gate early
- in Plebe summer and has remained with us
ever since. The shoals of Academic life have never
bothered this irresponsible, irrepressible young Bol-
shevik. He has always been savvy enough to chalk
up considerable velvet.
Fussing is not in his line. He is an honest to good-
ness misogynist. In his early career at the Acad-
emy, Prof Bell inveigled him to attempt the grace-
ful art, but Mike soon realized he was never intended
to adorn the ballroom floor and can plead not guilty
since those few and memorable occasions.
However, our friend has always had one pleasant
and consistent diversion and that is the national in-
door sport. For three years Mike has held down a
reserved "box" up in Doc's roof garden.
His chief amusement inside the walls is getting up
at .6:42 and running a ten second handicap against
late blast.
We think the Navy is the best place for Mike, for
he can do things well when they are to be done so,
and he isn't worried when there is nothing to do.
Buzzard;
E.Xpert Rifleman.
Joseph Seletski
Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania
"Skee" "Joe"
NO! That's wrong. Now that's worked this
way." There you have Joe, a man whose
second nature is Math, who can integrate as could
Sir Isaac himself, and who can easily convince a
Juice Prof that Bullard is wrong. Favored with
natural savvmess, and possessed of grim determin-
ation in everything he undertakes, Joe has stood
well above the century mark in Academic work.
Crew claimed his diligent attention Plebe year, but
though wearing himself down to a shadow he failed
to reduce his weight sufficient for a steady job as
coxswain. Skee is clever with his gloves, and has
entered the ring several times with creditable suc-
cess.
Generally quiet and unassuming, Joe has kept con-
sistently away from the fair sex, but "still water
runs deep," and we believe that there is someone
in Pennsylvania who is "more than a friend."
He goes forth with many good wishes, and if hard
work counts for anything, his success is assured.
Buzzard:
Soccer Squad (/).
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William Eugene Makosky
Newark, New Jersey
"Mack" "Pole" "Count"
AFTER a year at Steven's Tech, the Count
l\ decided that the gay and care-free life of a
mechanical engineer was not for him. Having
heard of the book-eating tribe down on the Severn,
he decided to join them just for the sheer joy of
participating in the keen contest for class standing.
The Profs never did concede him a twinkle-twinkle
on his collar, but we all know that a fellow who can
pull sat in two subjects the last month of the term
by cutting his magazine ration in half is the kind that
will always come up from under. When he left Plain-
field after a short visit on Christmas leave even
the old timers told him that he certainly was a
marvel on the comeback.
His athletic activities have been confined to Afri-
can golf and nursing the Bull. The latter occupation
ceased to e.\ist about four months after Mack's
election as " Keeper of the Bull " since the class refused
to support it after hearing rumors of the failure of
the pay bill. Mack then devoted all his time to the
African pastime and succeeded in reaching the
semi-finals.
Life will never be hard for the Count as his "loan-
you-my-clean-cuif" spirit, and his perpetual ear to
ear smile will always carry him over the high spots.
Buzzard.
Leonidas Edwin Hill
Denver, Colorado
"/. /." "Ed" "Gadget" " Leoiiidas"
TO satisfy the curiosity of those desiring to know
how Leonidas got such a marvelous education
as a Plebe, it is sufficient to say that he sat at the
table of the champion of mess hall vaudeville. The
peaceful moods of slumber and thought that
ordinarily accompany a born genius were thus
greatly agitated at least three times each day.
Not until Youngster year did his inventive genius
display itself. At this burdensome period of
Academic existence he invented a log-log to the
n-th power slip stick. Beyond all expectation this
magic piece of slippety-slip enabled him to calmly
grasp two pieces of heaven which rested serenely
on his collar all First Class year.
Hill should have been the man to receive that
famous "something wrong" pap. Every one
prophesied a C.P.O. for Lee; something was wrong
and he got what he rated, two stripes.
Lee's future life is one already settled. He is des-
tined to invent something advantageous to the
Navy sooner or later. You can know too, Lee, that
we are all back of you and wish you the best of luck.
Star (J);
Two Stripes;
Swimming Squad (3, 1).
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Franklin Breckknridc;k Kohrs
torrington, connecticut
-Appir -Savvy-
SINCE Plebe year, when he applied common
sense to the writing of our Sunday Night Rehef
and learning seamanship, imtil First Class year when
he stood up among 'em m most everything, our
Franklin's greatest praise and most sweeping crit-
icism has been "He used his common sense" and
"He didn't use his common sense." His conversa-
tion is enriched with the metaphors of the farm and
the slang of the sea, and when he starts to talk he
is equally liable to tell of life on a New England
farm, the design of a new battleship, or the value
of co-education.
His common sense has kept him from attaining
high honors in either the Radiator Club or the Mex-
ican Chapter, although he is a prominent member
of both. He is no star at parlor talk — at least he
has never given us the opportunity to judge.
Apple is no snake or fusser — a Red Mike of the first
order, if you want to disregard an occasional letter
which he writes to a "cousin" and some of the pic-
tures secured in his locker.
From drawing a turret to explaining the organiza-
tion of the Ladies' Aid in Torrington, his versatility
is marvelous, astounding the Dago Profs and getting
him past the rest. So we figure his is the road to
fame, and like him nevertheless.
One Stripr;
Star (3).
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the friend of a friend.
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John Howard Willis
Richmond, Virginia
'Johnnie" "Pug" "Willie"
HEN Pug found that three squares per diem
ind a place to sleep were guaranteed to every
successful candidate he lost no time in securing his
appointment to the Academy. The fact that all
who succeed in evading the clutches of the All-
Academics are presented with a permanent job
upon completion of the three-year spasm may have
largely influenced his choice.
Plebe year Johnnie distinguished himself by tracing
with minute care the ancestry of an unfortunate
mess boy who was careless enough to spill a gallon
or two of ice water down the back of his neck. In
recognition of his zeal and efficiency the Executive
Department granted him two weeks' leave to be
spent on the Reina.
He survived Youngster cruise and an all too brief
sojourn in God's country only to return to the
Second Batt and the Flu. This proved to be too
much of a handicap and Pug remained the most
consistent of Red Mikes until the Delaware dropped
anchor in the North River a year later. He even
tried to get a grease by wearing a boat cloak on the
4th of July.
Pug has come through three years of the Academy
with a host of friends who wish him the best of luck.
Buzzard;
Expert Rifleman.
Kenneth Hill Noble
Cromwell, Connecticut
"Charlie"
DESPITE the lure of the old fireside and the
open country, one bright June mornmg saw
Kenneth H. Noble, fresh from Connecticut, stroll
into the welcoming arm of ye "ruff^" class of '18, to
be instantly dubbed Charlie, relative to the now
seldom mentioned galley-stack.
Invariably when asked "For what are you noted,
mister.?" the answer was, "For being wooden, sir!"
and in such solemn modesty he plowed through his
first year making a reputation as a reg Plebe and
later as a savoir.
That first broad diagonal seemed to wake Charlie
up to his importance in the Regiment and before
the year was half past we saw him taking bold
strides toward the head of the class and soon saw
him with an average that was bidding fair to ap-
proach the leaders. Things like Steam and Juice,
and Nav and Calc were mere playthings in his hand:
— heard about the hall, "Say, Charlie, gimme a
hand on this Calc, willya.'' I'm unsat with a 2.22."
"Wait till the M.C. goes to Smoke Hall and I'll be
around."
It takes a good head tc be able to dream of "The
Game, 6-0," "Xmas Leave," and "June Week,"
and still hold down three stripes and keep a star.
We take off our hats to you, Charlie!
Star (3);
Three Stripes.
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Philip Gaines McCarty
Portland, Oregon
"Phil" "Mac" "P. G."
ABO^' of Killarney's colleens is pleasantly inter-
esting but two Irishmen in a room are enough,
— too much. Such a combination existed with Mac
and Prof Kelly, "^'ou entered their room at your
own peril expecting anything from a bunch of roses
and a sweet smile to two months in the hospital.
It so happened once during Phil's Plebe year that
he did french from the Barracks and with two pounds
of Whitman's best under his arm sauntered expec-
tantly forth to call on a comely Crab. On arrival
he found the girl, — and also four First Classmen!
Mac didn't know whether to blush and be embar-
rassed or to offer the candy to the First Classmen as
"hush money." With true Irish diplomacy and
courtesy he gave the candy to the lady fair and beat
the mile record back to the Barracks.
But he trotted out the royal militant angora of
that Barracks duty squad when, turning a deaf ear
to their orders and entreaties, he skated to the middle
of College Creek and became a moving target to
their fusilade of snowballs and condemnations, —
much to his own amusement and their chagrin.
Phil seemed to obtain maximum results from min-
imum efforts. He would happily do anything for a
friend from working a prob in Calc to buttoning a
recalcitrant collar. Fun-loving, Irish, and true,
Phil endeared himself to all who knew him and his
hold on the hearts of those in the Old "Tenth" is
expecially strong and warm.
William Archibald McDuffie
Columbus, Georgia
"Archie" "Mac"
ARCHIE first had the light of day shown to him
. in the red old hills of Georgia, and never since
nor before that memorable event took place has
Columbus had more reason to be proud of one of her
sons.
Mac entered with the class of '20 but very early
decided to cast his lot with '21 and no class was ever
more lucky in receiving a member than when he
concluded that two Plebe years wouldn't hurt any
man. And while we did not care to see Mac set
back a year in his career, we welcomed him as an
invaluable asset, a man's man, and an addition to
any gathering anywhere.
A friend to all, a friend indeed, and everybody's
friend. On Saturdays when he rated liberty and
some of the other boys were not so fortunate he
never failed to act as truck horse and bring back half
of Annapolis, though it be skags, eats, orwhatnot, and
on the Missouri '^I'oungster cruise "Home Run's"
were the rage, inasmuch as they were Mac's brand
and he was never "Just out."
In the greatest of all Navies that sails the seas
beyond the sky, we'll all be lucky and glad of the
chance to be apprentice seaman on the ship that
Archie will command.
Honor Committee (4, 3);
Class Crest Committee.
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Eldred Sturdevant
Chicago, Illinois
"Stiirty"
DID you ever know a man who had hard kick —
lots of it — with a smile that discounted all
troubles? There you have old Sturty- Those who
had the good fortune to know him best know that he
was never out of hot water for long. Always unsat,
never quite well, it speaks worlds for a man who can
bear it all with a steady courage, and count each new
misfortune as one more good joke on himself.
^'oungster year, when the flu came with the end
of September leave, Eldred was one of the first to
go to the hospital, never to come back to us. The
hand that beckoned to so many throughout the land
that year beckoned to him also, and he went to
answer the last great call of all. And yet, to quote
the words of another, "We cannot think of him as
gone. He is not dead! The deepest feeling of the
time was, he was just transferred to another sphere
of office."
We miss you Sturty! May the memory of your
cheery smiles bring help to us in some dark moment
of our own lives.
Harold Willis Eaton
Detroit, Michigan
"Hal" "H. Jrr "Bill"
AN ARTIST, a Red Mike, and a P. W. F.
-^ *- 1 he story goes that away back in the early
days of the century a small light-haired lad grew up
in the celery groves of Michigan and learned to draw
pictures, whereupon he answered the call and we
have Hal, the blonde chap, who sketches and eats
skags.
Being obliging, Hal was made a member of all the
customary committees involving much work and
little reward, with the result that Christmas Cards,
a June Ball, and a Gymkhana have showed the
touches of his artistic sense. A charter member of
the Order of Night Owls for three years, he has
brightened the Log's pages by his sketches full many
a week.
He dragged little, he cared for it less. He talks
low, nor overly much.
When they come to balance the accounts of those
who have learned to speak the language, and the
judicial pen halts over the page headed H. W. E.,
there will glow a balance on the right showing a real
asset in favor of one who lost many numbers to make
others smile.
Buzzard; Lucky Bag Staff (/);
Log Staff (4,3); LogBoard,Jrt Editor (J);
Manager Gymkhana (7);
June Ball Committee (3);
Class German Committee;
Manager Christmas Card Committee;
Chairman Christmas Card Committee;
Masqueraders (I); Musical Clubs (/).
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Bascom Sidney Jones
Macon, Georgia
"5.S." "Git"
HOW many have never visited that final resting
place of the greatest of Sea Captains? But
really now, how many of you knew that right with
us was the only lineal, seagoing descendant of John
Paul himself. Beyond a shadow of a douht his tree
proved it, which readily explamed his love tor the
life at sea.
Bilged twice and boned once is his Academic record ,
from which he has derived more practical tiuin
theoretical results. Frivolous at heart with an
eternal desire to become a consistent Red Mike has
been his condition since that first leave in Georgia,
but he has always managed to keep his several
rings well separated. His hobby was athletics in
the conservative, never too strenuous form, always
doing his best for the good of the team and for love
of our national pastime. Mandolins and moonligin
interfered somewhat with his Academic work, but
frivolities stopped at the surface of "Skit" and
beneath we found him taking a deep, whole hearted
interest in the Service.
A true friend, a congenial companion, everwilling
to leave his path to please another, mark him as a
man, and so we believe him. With the best wishes
of '19, '20 and '21 Bascom enters the service to con-
tinue his success, for he has made good with us.
Baseball Numerals (3);
Baseball Squad (5, .?, I);
C. P. 0. (/),•
Sub Squad (/),•
Hop Committee (I).
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Edward Ki.i.sworth Roth
Newport, Kentucky
-Ells" "Red"
IN this Dutchman we find the rare combination
a winning manner, which at once turns casua
acquaintance into warm friendship, and a happy
disposition that sees only the bright side of every-
thing.
When Roth entered the Naval Academy, he had
swimming aspirations for some reason which he
(juickly discarded after his exhibition in the tank
Plebe summer. Since then he has confined his
athletic activities to class football and lacrosse. In
the latter sport his lNt speaks for itself.
We will pass lightly over the episode of the camp on
First Class leave for it wasn't altogether his fault.
First Class year saw Roth with his share of stripes.
He wears them deservedly and without allowing
their weight to disturb the equilibriuni of his level
head. His constancy to purpose and high standards
will carry him far in his chosen profession and he
takes with him the best wishes and the firr " '
ship of many classmates.
"Oh. I just love to look into Mr. Roth's big, brown
eyes."
LNT;
Class Football Team {!):
Tzco Stripes; Battalion Jdjutanl.
Walter Dewey David
Toledo, Ohio
"Dave" "Walt" "Wooden"
ON one bright sunny day in June, when the wind
was blowing hard, there appeared among us
this rosy-cheeked lad from Ohio. With his black
hair, brown eyes, and those cheeks, he should have
done his bit toward raising the annual hop average.
But Dave experienced hard luck, for he took to the
thrills of dragging blind. When somebody was
bringing down, "A very wonderful girl," and needed
someone to drag her, he always took a chance.
Then Sunday morning, the Plebe balcony critics
usually handed in a verdict of anything from a
swabo to negative infinity.
Dave is not particularly savvy but he always wins
his bouts with the All-Academics and is willing to
help anyone who sends him a distress signal. All in
all he is a man of strong characteristics, original
ideas, boundless energy and real ability.
"Some day I am going to drag a forty and pull sat."
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Harold Lethcher Meadow
Elberton, Georgia
"Reverend"
HEN Reverend forsook the cradle to become
a midshipman there was no doubt in anyone's
mind why he was called "Reverend." But four
years in this man's Navy will play havoc with the
most perfect of us, and now the coy young things
at the hops are wont to inquire, "Why do you call
him Reverend.? I don't catch the significance."
His favorite indoor sports are "rhinoing" and
"knocking off smoking." In the former he indulges
all the time, in thelatter, at regularintervals through-
out the year, of about three weeks each. But we pre-
dict that his reason for being so agile at fourscore
and ten will be, "nature's tonic imbibed from the
lips of the veiled lady."
Next in importance are his reminiscences of the
dinner table that he left behind, and we feel con-
fident that if he had donated the time to Academic
endeavor that he has towards planning his menus
for Sep leave, he would be up amongst the first
digits. But he can't be condemned for that, for the
samples received have warranted his contempt of
oatmeal for supper.
In spite of his years, our faithful prodigy is en-
dowed with a most level-headed and matter-of-fact
outlook on life.
Buzzard;
Sub Squad (4, 1).
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John Arthur Snackenberg
Brooklyn, New York
"Johnny" "Snack" "Rehci"
YES, friends, here is Joiinny — he of the stern Hin-
denburg cast. But Johnny isn't half as stern
as he looks, for in his unguarded moments a peculiar
little smile plays over his countenance. Snack is
somewhat of a puzzle to us. Even to those who
know him best, he sometimes appears enshrouded
with that impenetrable veil of mystery peculiar to an
integral sign. For this reason he practically defies
description.
His versatility is astonishmg. Music, the horizon-
tal bar, Thackery, and the sub squad have all claimed
a share of his attention, so much so that it is for-
tunate indeed that his studies have never bothered
him. The simplest solution for the study problem
here, according to Johnny, is not to study, and that
he has remarkable success with this system no one
can deny.
Snack is quite averse to arguing, this fact being one
of the traits which is bound to make him well liked
no matter where he goes. Give him a big cigar, a
good book, and a comfortable chair from which he can
readily cock his feet up on a radiator, and you will be
treated to the unusual spectacle of perfect content-
ment. All who know Johnny are quite agreed that
his genial disposition will carry him a long ways.
Buzzard.
Grover B. H. Hall
Kalamazoo, Michigan
"Alphy" "Dynamite"
POSSESSED with an eternal desire to catch one,
and an insatiable thirst for livid literature, old
"G. B. H." proved that both these characteristics
went to make him a good kid to bum around with.
He's always been a kid from the time he donned his
first white works and had his picture taken astride of
a torpedo in front of the Armory until the time when
he stroked his little eagle and said, "Yea, Omar's
birds flew away, but I got mine yet — Say, How's to
write my Lucky Bag write-up, they turned down the
one I made up."
Hall really is a pretty consistent worker but is
subject to streaks of non-regness during which his
locker looks like the well-known wreck of the
Hesperus. His bed is his throne.
He tells some wild tales about his two leaves and
has a never ceasing repertoire of jokes which is the
result of a cruise on the Maine at Yorktown. He
has Omar Kime as a one-time roommate, and a
"bumming around relationship with the gone, but
not forgotten pair, John Dwyer and Wolfinger.
His best one was the one he pulled at drill,
"From empty magazines with blank cartridges —
Load!"
Buzzard.
Fred Morris, Jr.
Marietta, Georgia
"Freddie" "Fritz" "Frederick"
JUST why Fred left his happy home in the sunny
southland and chose a career in the Navy, no-
body knows.
Youngster year showed how savvy he really was,
for he not only stood in the half destined to graduate
in three years, but well up in it — due, no doubt, to
the little omnimeter which he alwaj's had with him.
Serious and moody, he likes to think of himself as a
hard 2nd P.O., but don't judge too quickly by
appearances, he couldn't be hard.
And, too, Fred is a curious mixture of Red Mike
and snake. There were times when one would think
him a confirmed Red Mike, but when the spirit moved
him, it was a case of beware, you ladies! We've
often wondered why he bought his roommate's
miniature instead of waiting the two weeks neces-
sary to order one.
Fred goes into the Fleet taking many friends with
him, leaving many behind. Wherever he goes, he
will take those qualities that spell success, and we
know he will find it in the Fleet even as he found it
here.
Buzzard;
Lucky Bag Staff;
Mandolin Club (1);
Track Squad (1).
James Coffee Harris
Rome, Georgia
ATYPICAL southerner from the red hills of
Georgia, Jimmie began his career as a "war
baby" late in July '17. His Plebe summer passed
uneventfully even for a war baby, which, however,
isn't so surprising after all when one considers his
profound respect for the reg book.
Although to all appearances he was a Red Mike
during Plebe year, there must have been somewhere
a little "spark of love-for-the-ladies" still smoul-
dering, for you should have seen him step out when he
returned with his little one diag after Youngster
Sep leave. Every Saturday found him in Luce
Hall gomg through the kmd of Swedish taught by
Prof Bell. When asked why he did not attend the
Christmas hops Youngster year, he sadly replied,
"Oh, I got Jupp-ed."
Jmimie's Academic ability was never to be ques-
tioned, and there was no doubt as to which side of
the line he was on. His enthusiasm and pep should
make him a welcome addition to any party.
Buzzard;
Mandolin Club (/).
Lloyd Lafot
Lakefield, Minnesota
'' Szcede" "Blondy"
YES, you can spot him in a crowd — especially
where hats are not worn — by that brilliant halo
of yellow hair that crowns his savoir dome. Lloyd is
savvy, slow, snaky, and sentimental, but not
smitten. Love would be too flighty a task for this
thoughtful youth, who drags, not as a diversion to
while away the week-ends, but as a part of his moral,
physical and intellectual training.
Exactness is Swede's middle name. No one ever
yet was able to find a hair of his head out of proper
phase with its next-door neighbor. Never intending
to become a lion of the hour, he fits in well with the
gang of clean-sleevers and 2P.0.'s that fills the
atmosphere of Smoke Hall with sweet essence of
Fatima.
Lloyd's last name is pronounced in French by
some, in Swedish by others, but with his classmates,
his name is spoken in the language of good fellowship.
He may never have any Medals of Honor pinned on
his chest, nor will we live to see his coronation as
King of Sweden and Emperor of Minnesota — sim-
ply because he does not do unusual things.
It's his way of doing the every day things that
makes him one of the mixers in any crowd.
Sub Squad (1);
Lucky Bag Staff;
Buzzard.
Claiborne Jay Walker
Walla Walla, Washington
"C. J." "Claiborne" "Bright Eyes"
CJ., the blonde ex-denizen of WallaTwice, got
• off for a bad start on his naval career by being
unlucky enough to have a room in the barracks.
Bright Eye's habits are, as a rule, like his manner,
quiet, although he is prone to trust his luck and
amount available to the galloping dominoes and
occasionally holds down a chair in that select cir-
cle whose password is "up another."
He reads a great deal but his literary taste seems
to run to weekly publications rather than to the text
books supplied for our use in the struggle against
the Academic Department. He does everything
in a quiet way from gently reproving an offending
Plebe to foiling an inspecting D. O. All the ear-
marks of a confirmed snake are his, yet he is any-
thing but a regular attendant at the Luce Hall
festivities.
Claiborne is a source of great joy to his room-
mates because of his excellent taste in the way of
food. His locker will always yield something to tide
one past a period of hunger and anything he has is
yours, be it his last glass of jelly or his pet alarm
clock.
Riffe Squad {4, 3, I);
RNT (J);
Sub Squad (I).
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Campbell Harris Minckler
WiLLisTON, North Dakota
"Mink" "Cam" "Olaf
L'VDIES and Gentlemen: We have with us this
^ evening a most remarkable young man from
the far Northwest. Plebe summer we were at-
tracted by that genial warm-hearted manner and
free-for-all smile, which hasn't worn off yet.
Mink is distinguished for quite a few things.
Any issue of the Log will show the results of his
efforts. There is one thing about this boy — his
supply of energy seems inexhaustible. You will
never be able to tell by looking at him how little
sleep he has had.
If you want to make him actually swell with pride,
get him to tell about his New England recruiting
campaign during First Class cruise. There isn't
much dope on the internal machinery of Mink's
recruiting party. However, one thing is certain —
he is to be congratulated on it's remarkable results.
He is of the long range type of fusser; so long, in
fact, he had to spend part of Sep leave in Virginia,
then stop over in Minneapolis, and finally wind up
in Montana. There are only three reasons that
influenced him to do this— three girls. He hasn't
the right temperament to be in love, it's too mo-
notonous for him.
You can't help but like him. He's as solid as they
make them.
"Say, gotta match."
Buzzard;
Log Staff (J),-
Log Board (/);
» Lucky Bag Staff (7)
Expert Rifleman;
Bugle Corps {4);
Clean Sleeve.
Charles Ray Kloman
New York City
"Charley" "Karl" " Klo"
I'M THROUGH. These women are the most
ungrateful species I've ever known!" But he
dragged that very one next week and many times
afterward. However Charley considers snaking
more as a necessity to full development than as a
priceless indulgence.
Charley is certainly the "Lost Chord" found.
Plebe year he not only made the Glee Club but the
Quartet. First Class year, tiring of the abundance
of jazz, he was the organizer of the best musical con-
cert ever staged at the Academy. He has music in
his soul and fortunately for us, can give it out.
In addition to his musical talent, Karl wields a pen
with effect; the Log is indebted to him for many of
its articles. Kloman was also one of our Mas-
queraders. We might go on indefinitely recounting
his accomplishments but space forbids it.
Charley is a man and a gentleman — a true friend —
and all around as good as we want to know.
Two Stripes;
Log Staff (4, 3 J);
Masqueraders {4);
Glee Club (7, 3, I);
Choir [4. 3):
Choir Leader (/).
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William Francis Ramsey
Nashville, Arkansas
"Fish" "Convict"
DOWN the cunicior he waddles, like a young
duck. Indeed his general aspect strongly re-
sembles that of a duck, for when it comes to rotun-
dity, a sphere has little on Ramsey. Because of this
inborn and permanent quality of his middle and
the usual non-reg appearance of his blouse, he
would never be taken as a model of military bear-
ing. Be that as it may, the casual onlooker
observing the line of Plebes in front of his door just
before formation waiting to be inspected would
have the idea that neatness of appearance must be
his hobby.
The only time he ever bothers about w hai he wears
is when he is dragging and how he does bother then!
As a snake he ranks among the foremost, but then
it is only natural that the femmes should become
attached to the innocent air he possesses. To tell
the truth, each day of his Plebe year he received two
pink letters and one blue one.
Among other honors he hit the weak squad his
Plebe year and the sub squad all three years.
"I don't give a damn what you fellows say, I'm
going to send my girl a telegram tonight."
Buzzard.
KiLBURN HaRWOOD RoBY
Decatur, Illinois
"Kib" "Kibby" "Roby"
HERE we have one of Joe's Boys. One could
find them together most any morning dis-
cussing or arguing the pros and cons of different
questions of local interest of which not the least
discussed was the great benefit derived from walk-
ing as an exercise when taken at regular and fre-
qLient intervals.
As a Mexican athlete, he is excelled by few and
with ordinary luck he would easily have made his"N"
in this sport. But due to the fact that he was not
able to be with the boys on Wednesdays and Sat-
urdays, he fell behind and so had to be content with
numerals.
Roby's one big hobby is wireless. Give him a
couple of coulombs, several amps and a volt and he
will connect you up with the Shah of Persia or
anyone you may desire. And when it comes to
getting a Juice Prof fussed he is a star of the first
magnitude.
Still it is not unusual for Harwood to pull some
such stunt as turning in at formation; going to
cliow minus his blouse or cap; or going to a hop with-
out collar or cuffs, but carefully wearing bedroom
slippers.
"Go to it Kibby! Show them what you're worth."
Buzzard.
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Charles F. Erck
Baltimore, Maryland
"Charlie" "Antique" "Buck" "CkoUie Yong" " Oick'
lUR smiling little boy hails from Baltimore. Of
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course, this fact was a disadvantage to begin
with but he succeeded in overcoming it ere long.
Naturally the first thing that attracts your eye is
that noble little tuft of hair which still decorates
Charlie's gonk, for "Cueball" is one of the old
men of the class and is as proud of those few
remaining streaks as a peacock of all her plumage.
The most suspicious of many prohibitionists would
have been aroused could they have seen the numer-
ous bottles hurled in the dead of night from 1145
but 'twas nothing more than some guaranteed hair
restorer.
Oick is the junior member of the firm of Erck
and O'Brien and it's a cmch that when Ireland gets
home rule they will sign up as Admiral of the Navy
and Chief of Operations respectively.
Charlie's winning smile and witty line get him by
big with male and female, especially the latter, and
it's a treat to hear him spin his yarns about his
imaginary duty on the Asiatic station. Only once
has this wonderful hne faded him and that was when
he received an invitation to attend the wedding he
had intended for his own.
But Charlie always makes a quick recovery after a
fall and even now is saihng merrily on towards win-
ning another fair maiden's fancy.
Class Honor Committee;
Expert Rifleman;
Buzzard.
Timothy Joseph O'Brien
Springfield, Massachusetts
"Tim" "O'Bie" "Hodcarrier" "Spig"
THIS fiery dashing exponent of clay-pipes and
harps wandered into our midst early in June,
1917 looking for big game. He got it, for the class
of '18 had the old fashioned idea of Plebe rates.
But when they shoved off he surely lent voice to
his feelings.
No one could help listening to Tim when he burst
forth into those enchanting Irish melodies. His
voice really ought to be cultivated — it needs it!
When not too busy runnmg minor league basket-
ball, O'Brien used to take a shower with the sub
squad. Tim is no mean basketballer as any of the
natives back in Springfield will testify. Why,
when he went on Christmas leave he organized a
team, defeated the Starfish Giants, and next day
the old home bum-wad came out with the enlighten-
ing dope, "O'Brien, fleet Navy forward, was all over
the court, shooting baskets from many difficult
angles."
Naturally the boy is popular up there and proudly
acknowledges that he is well acquainted with the
Police Department. In fact he shook hands with
Tim and wished him all kinds o' luck last Sep
leave. So, too, it behooves us to conclude this
resume with a warm and sincere Irish "Best o'
luck, Tim."
Tuv Stripes;
Log Staff {4, 3);
Capt. Regimental Basketball
Champions (3);
Capt. First Class Basketball Team.
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James Collins Reisinger
Cleveland, Ohio
"Jim" "Reis" "Szi-ede" "Chief"
SINCE Jim has been with us he has proven him-
self a man, fit for a man's job in the Navy. He
is a hard worker who usually gets what he goes
after.
Swede went to Carnegie Tech for a year before he
became one of Uncle Sam's boys, and the knowledge
absorbed there has helped him defy those who
carry the little red books.
Plebe year Swede was on the Hustlers, and when
the shells got out on the river, m the spring Jim
was the first in Plebe boat. On Youngster cruise
Swede gained fame for shoveling coal and also for
shoveling chow.
Youngster year James soon became one of the
ladies' favorites. For although he was always
knocking off dragging, Saturday night invariably
found him at the hop with a girl. That year he
was on the A squad, and he also won the light
heavyweight championship again. Two months
in the hospital in the spring spoiled his chances for
crew.
Jim always has time to give the other fellow a
helping hand, even when there is an Ordnance exam
the next day. He is a big man with a big mind, one
of the kind who speak the language.
Football Squad (4);
Class Football (1);
Boxing Light Heavyweight Cham-
pion {4, 3);
Crew Squad {4, 3);
Crew Numerals;
Honor Committee (3);
C. P. 0.;
Clean Sleeve.
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John Philip Womble
Atlanta, Georgia
"Phil" "Wamp" "Wombly"
HERE we have the typical happy-go-lucky
Southerner who never tires of relating to us
stories concerning the superb attainments of Geor-
gia and the South. He is most abundantly supplied
with those qualities which tend to make up a good
fellow, so at the very slightest suggestion he is
always eager to knock off boning in order to start
a rough house or a hot air fest. His class standing
suffers as a result but he displayed his real powers
by nearly starring the last two months of Young-
ster year when it suddenly became necessary to do
something of this kind in order to make the so-
called savvy half. In Juice especially, he is a
savoir, as is evidenced by his suggestion one even-
ing just before a canoe party shoved off, that they
take along his electric grill.
Now we come to the side of Wamp's nature which
appeals most strongly to every one who knows him
intimately. He is always ready to grant any favor
that may be asked of him and is always seeing
something that he may do for someone else — and
doing it.
"Hey, M. C, how about the mail.?"
Buzzard;
Class Football (/).
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Ralph Baile Hunt
New London, Conn.
"R. B." "tNt" "Dynamite"
RB. blossomed forth one sunshiny day in tht
• early part of Plebe summer and was duly
sworn in by the Superintendent and was labeled a
midshipman. He had not been sworn in over fif-
teen minutes before a much loved D. O. cussed him
out. There lies the secret of R. B's. ability to
graduate. A cussing out to him is like unto sweet
music. He revels in it and then seeks some more. His
seeking has been most successful. Perhaps it was
hisloveof rasping sounds that impelled him to take
up a concentrated study of the mandolin. He fin-
ally mastered it to his great satisfaction and dissat-
isfaction of his roommate.
R. B. was born with a pack of cards in one hand
and a tennis racquet in the other. He handles both
equally well. First Class saw him Captain of the
Tennis Team and playing his ever consistent game.
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Captain Tennis Team;
Tennis (i, 7);
Tennis TNT.
Morton Clement Hutchinson
Woodbury, New Jersey
"Chick" "Hutch" "Mart" "Martini"
POSITIVELY refreshing is Hutch. If you are
down in the dumps and need consoling or fath-
erly advice, just approach him and he'll commence
that long rolhng voice of his — "My son, you weren't
careful like I am. You — " He can tell you some-
thing you never suspected about farm, fussing,
scandal, or politics — a regular Blackie Daw in fact.
If he'd been a girl his name would have been
Scheherazade.
Fancy a balcony overlooking the bay, a starry
night, or a rainy one, two "lightin' bugs" and an
occasional low spoken word and you have Mort's
idea of peace.
If you have found some new way of getting away
with murder and want someone to try it out with,
look him up: he revels in a chance. Old Chick ar-
rived here and departed before any of us had seen
the place, but he blocked the Academics at every
pass on this, his second trip. He comes into his
very own at the hops; wearing gloves and an Irish-
pennant, he may be seen any old night shoving his
clipper bow through the seaway.
"There ought to be a formula for that somewhere."
"Oh how I hate to get up in the morning."
"Hey, Isrie! been down to the Widdies lately.''"
Two Stripes;
Hop Committee (/),•
Plebe Creiv Squad.
Joseph Charles Hubbard
Danbury, Connecticut
"Si" "Shorty" "Pom" "Joe"
SI HAILS from Danbury where they make the
famous hats, "the best state in the union, ab-
solutely." He is savvy but not energetic, or rather
his work comes in sport. "Well Si you sat in every-
thing?" "Oh I dunno, let's see — "
One weakness towers above all others — he falls for
the wimmen. He shakes his roommate for the mail
three times a day and gets all the letters anyhow.
Philadelphia made a strong impression on him. One
cruise there and he knew all the girls in town. Why
doesn't he drag often .^ Well they live too far away
and all the small talk necessary to get along with
the femmes is rather strenuous. Besides they don't
shimmy at the hops, just plain dancing.
Nicotine.' Yeh, some one gave him a cigar once.
He took it and tried to appear normal to a shipmate.
Two minutes later he looked blue in the face. "Sort
of a bum cigar?"
Shorty's cheerful disposition and good nature
should be a valuable asset to him in the days to come
and we'll always know where to take our troubles.
Buzzard;
Log Staff (i, 2,1).
Joseph Orpha Saurette
Fall River, Massachusetts
"Joe" "Shorty" "Frenchy"
JOE hails from the cold North, but his grin holds
a surplus of warmth. He carries his burdens
with difficulty, they fall off soon and are forgotten.
His reputation as a savoir, made Plebe year, has
clung to him through his whole course. The Dago
Department points to him with pride as "one who
speaks the language."
He is a charter member of the green shade, weak-
eye club. Physical exams always find him an easy
mark, but so far, the cards have not been shifted
on him and his memory has pulled him through.
In athletics, he chose gym work for his specialty;
the squad always has a place for him.
During First Class cruise the rabid little foreigner
cost his shipmates many hours of sleep securing
him safely in his hammock after a liberty night.
In the desert of Boston he could steer a straight
course to numerous cases. His native brilliancy is
ipt to crop out on any occasion.
When ordered to
trace a voice tube he hollered in one end, then went
to the other and listened for his voice.
"How'd you bat the P-work, Joe?"
"Only made a 3.95 but I'm bilgin' anyhow on my
eyes."
Star (4);
Two Stripes;
Gym Squad (J, 1).
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Philip Dewey Lampert
OsHKosH, Wisconsin
"Oshkosh" "P.D." "Lamp-Post"
EY, Mac, look what I found." Riffles ex-
tracted Lampert from the rear-rank of the
Fourth Company. " Where do you hail from, Mr. ? "
"Oshkosh, be gosh, sir." "Well, Riff, we'll train him
to be hard like me."
Thus did Oshkosh enter into the existence of Plebe-
dom under the intense training of the two hardest
P.O.'s in the Regiment; learning the art of catching
mosquitoes and of increasing his water displacement.
P.D. came into the footlights on Hundredth Night
after the battle of Santiago had been fought and
won, dancing one of those Oriental dances — the
kind that makes men blush.
No wonder Mac fell for Zupp. Just picture a little
fellow with rosy cheeks, a cute little smile, and a
pair of large brown eyes that twinkle divinely.
Even Ferdi;fell for Senor Lamp -Post. "I call you
Lamp-Post because you are a shining light."
"I alluz work my prob this way, did your'n come
out right.'" Yep, that's him exactly, but he gets
away with it so nicely you would think the diction-
ary was wrong.
Nothing ever worries Zupp. Just try once to get
liim serious. He looks into space for a few minutes
and then comes down with something as far away
from the subject as 21-B is from graduation.
Buzzard;
Expert Rifleman.
Nealy Adolphus Chapin
Santa Barbara, California
"Goo-Goo"
SINCE Chapin's first formation under '19, his
name has been Goo-Goo. Despite his abbre-
viated stature, all those who have had the good
fortune to know hmi either on the cruises or at the
Academy will agree that he is every inch a man.
Nealy hails from Santa Barbara, the land of eter-
nal sunshine and good looking women. He brought
some of the sunshine with him and " always came up
smiling." As to the effect that the good looking
women had on him, it is hard to say. As far as we
know him, he is nearly 100% Red Mike. He fell
once on Youngster leave for a girl — "she's a friend of
the family, you know" — and the looks of her
peacock-blue twin six.
Chapin is a hard worker, having gone out for the
gym team and the baseball squad. He never missed
a practice. We'll always be glad to have Goo-Goo
as a shipmate.
"Goo-Goo! What's the movie tonight?"
"I couldn't find out, sir."
"All right, 7 glasses of water."
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James Lawrence Robertson
Augusta, Georgia
"Jim" "Robby" "Jimmy"
A SOUTHERNER, typically Southern, that's
Jim all over; and like all the rest of his tribe
he's a born fusser. Just watch him gliding snake-
like over the deck at a hop, or balancing a cup of
tea and shootmg a wicked hne in some Crabtown
parlor and you'll understand why he followed the
line of least resistance and became a ladies' man
right from the start. He thinks he's a heartbreaker,
too. He really isn't, but has enough conceit to
think that he is.
Robby has always been more or less inclined
toward the Bolsheviki element. Witness his num-
erous trips to the Reina, and his loss of stripes Plebe
summer. However, after spending a rather wild
First Class cruise in New York and Boston, he
reformed completely for leave and was still tread-
ing the straight and narrow at the class supper.
As might be expected of any Georgian, Jim has
never starred in anything. He isn't exactly wood-
en, but the Red Book and Cosmo have always
claimed too much of his valuable time. These
same two specimens of literary art have caused all
his athletic tendencies to be of the Mexican brand.
"Do you know what that reminds me of.?"
"Speaking of Spanish Military Academies why — "
"You guys are bilging me."
Otie Stripe;
Expert Rifleman.
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Dew Wisdom Eberle
Muskogee, Oklahoma
"Dew" "Cap" "Dooly"
UR first impression of Dew was that he was a
confirmed fusser and one of the 40%. Later
he became a full-fledged member of "ye olde navee
Reina Squad," having been introduced into the
same by his warm friend "Alex."
As a Youngster, Dew blossomed out as a snake of
the first order with many a fair yard engine in tow.
These diversions, however, did not keep him from
being true to his first love — Lady Fatima.
First Class year found him pursuing his serpentine
habits and shaking a wicked limb with the Norfolk
debutantes. It was here that his theatrical abilities
were first made known in that infamous production
"Bunk."
When there is a party on. Dew is usually among
the first to arrive and the last to leave. Many a wild
party would have failed without him, but being a
man of many ports, he has kept his head well above
water in all circumstances. Lack of poetic license
forbids further details.
But don't think of "Cap," as a riotous reveller, for
he has ability, knows when to use it, and has guided
not only classmates but many a wooden Prof safely
to the shore.
Buzzard;
Masqueraders (/).
Ray Frederic Yager
LaGrange, Kentucky
"Yegg" "Cleo" "Egyptian Mummy"
YEGG is surely the pampered pet of the U. S.
Mail Department for he gets almost as many
pink letters per day as the average midshipman gets
bills before graduation. Besides, Ray is one of those
parlor snakes whose obsession is to decorate every
hop with his classic number elevens.
Ray's locker door looks like the front page of a
matrimonial catalogue, but strange to say, few of us
can ever remember his dragging unsat, though a
different drag came with him each time.
Mother is reg enough to spot the D. O. turning a
corner three decks below, and no life history of this
son of Kentucky would be complete without a men-
tion of his various relations in the Dago Department
although the Egyptian Mummy stoutly denies all
accusations.
Yegg never rhinos nor worries, and he has a moth-
erly affection which many can vouch for.
"Go 'way, I can't be bothered."
Buzzard.
Sampson Godfrey Dalkowitz
San Antonio, Texas
"Dalk"
WHAT ho! A fire-eating Texas Ranger? No
one knows about the fire-eating or the ranger
part but he is from Texas. He left that state in 1917,
having elected to expose himself to the life of the
rolling sea.
Youngster cruise, Godfrey caught up on sleep and
surpassed all former records in jumping — formations,
many of the oldest inhabitants of the ship declaring
that he knew more hiding places than they did even;
though to George "below" was still "downstairs"
and "bulkheads," "walls."
A sidewise glance into Dalk's life reveals that hi?
favorite literature is the Red Book; his favorite sex,
the other one; his favorite athletics, Mexican; his
favorite place, Slumberland.
Godfrey is savvy however, and many of us have
reason to remember him, for he is an ever-willing
helper; time and trouble mean nothing to him if he
can be of some material aid to you.
Those of us who find it our privilege to be with him
in the fleet will know him as a shipmate who com-
mands the respect and the sincere good will of all
hands.
" Pipe down fellas. Les' sleep."
Sub Squad;
Masqueradcrs (4);
Buzzard;
Lucky Bag Staff.
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Alan Porter Davis
Rochester, New York
"Jl" "Jp" "Nap" "Jff"
IN the spring a young man's fancy — ", but it's
always spring time for Al. Hops, scented notes,
tea-fights, and a gallery of fair ones on his locker
are the very essence upon which his aesthetic soul
thrives.
But Nap's abilities are not confined to breaking
hearts. Plebe year he pulled a beautiful bow oar in
one of our Plebe boats, and it was only lack of
weight that kept him down. And for a steady con-
scientious worker who has brains and knows how to
use them, Al is right there. His line has been the
delight of the femmes and the despair of the first
battalion.
Al hails from Rochester, the "Flower City." Maybe
this accounts for his eternal good nature and gen-
erally romantic tendencies. His ability to fall in
love is only equalled by his ability to fall out.
Youngster cruise the bunch got really worried
about Al . . He recovered, however, to come back
to Crabtown to be the recipient — by mistake, of
course — of a bottle of "tonic" which he wisely ( .?)
refused to sample.
We predict he would make a howling success as the
member of some admiral's staff where he could fuss
and dance and play to his heart's content.
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Frederick Gustave Kahn
YouNGSTOWN, Ohio
"Spinach Gin" "Sunshinf" "F. G." "Can"
AHN is a consistent Red Mike hailing from
Youngstown. Every Saturday night found
him a member of the Red Mike's committee with
the Plebes at the movies. Plebe year he became
famous for pulling his well-known ice-stunt in the
barracks, and for the remainder of the year he lived
on edge.
Can has a quiet and retiring disposition, but the
first thing you notice about him is his smile. His
always cheerful grin has gained for him the name
of "Sunshine." He is always ready to take your
duty so that you may drag the fair one.
Despite the fact that he was a member of the weak
squad Plebe year and first half of Youngster year,
the extra gym squad did not see him again. His
one hobby is sailing.
During the three years here he has been a steady
worker. Although not one of the savviest, the
Academics have held no real terror for him. Young-
ster year found him trying to pull some of the
Plebes sat. He is known to have an unfaltering
liking for the service and is ready to proclaim the
same at any time.
Buzzard.
One Stripe;
Plebe Crew
cad (4).
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THE greatest asset of a young officer is cheerful-
ness. Mac seems to have known this since
early candidate days for who here has ever seen
him rhino? Purely optimistic, — except on blind
drags, — cheerful, witty, handsome, — in a qualified
sense, — and everybody's friend: — can more be
asked of any man?
In our class it was "the early bird catches hell" so
Mac hove-to until '18 had set sail, but cleared the
Golden Gate early in July. Getting acquainted
was hard Plebe summer but we heard of Wayne
early in Plebe year through his renditions of
humour in the spiciest Sunday evening bum-wad
ever published in the Mess Hall.
Youngster year Wayne came out with all the
power of a Doug Fairbanks — the women couldn't re-
sist him — a two year record of never having dragged a
brick shows that. The question of making the
first half or staying in the second was a momentous
one but letters from father, mother, brother, and
friends performed miracles with his working dis-
position so that he landed high in the savvy half.
If Wayne stays in the Navy, we expect to read in
the papers about the social light of the Admiral's
Staff. He has a way all his own, that has gained
the esteem and best wishes for success from us all.
Buzzard;
Class Baseball (/).
Gerard Frank Galpin
San Antonio, Texas
"Galp" "Gerry" "Garibaldi"
IS it any wonder to you that he is called Dearie
after you have gazed on that handsome counte-
nance? He can always see the lighter side of any-
thing — and from our tale of rhinoism he can always
find the one circumstance that makes the matter
funny instead of sad. If ever you have felt like you
had lost your last friend and that after all you
didn't give a damn and then — all of a sudden —
found yourself laughing you may know that Galp
is around.
On the cruise Galpin was in his prime. At Nor-
folk he could accept the hospitality of the elite and
yet fully convince his hostess that the pleasure was
all hers. Even in New York he learned to feel at
home. From the New Mexico as a base, he, in com-
pany with Fly, cruised thoroughly the vicinity of
Broadway and 42nd and learned all the intricacies
of lighting effect, stage entraces, et cetera.
He is quite capable of meeting the All-Academics
and has defeated them in notable engagements in
such a manner that has fully convinced us of his good
mentalitv-
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Mandolin Club (4,
Sub Squad (i. 1).
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Robert Kirk Wells
WiNTHROP, Massachusetts
"Pug" "Ugly"
THE old Navy reply to the oft-repeated Sunday
night query, "What's the good word, mister?"
would seem at first to aptly describe this pugnacious
gentleman. He has all the beautiful sylph-like
stream lines of a Mississippi River ferry-boat with
about the same maneuvering ability, tactical diam-
eter, and adaptability for high speed. His lordly
mien, seagoing roll, and downcast contenance are
merely an exterior mantle for his prize fighting
appearance, and his blood-thirsty pose is only skin
deep, for he has never been known to be hard, the
youthful members in our midst being the least of
his worries.
As a fusser, he makes a better plumber. Judging
from his refusal to avail himself of Prof Bell's
coaching, the one back home must have all the
virtues of six fairies, one pilgrim, and the Queen ot
Sheba.
He isn't much of a mixer and it takes some time to
get into hailing distance, but once alongside you
won't be cast loose at the first indication of a heavy
and you have acquired a sincere friend on
whom you can always count.
Masqueraders (4, 3);
Bugle Corps {4, 3);
Log Staff (4);
Three Stripes.
Joseph Collins Van Cleve
Tekamah, Nebraska
" J'an" "Affectionate" "Jaysee"
IF YOU want to see the captain of the Hellcats,
the man who is responsible for the tin horn,
fishmarket atmosphere of formations, the music
master who teaches all the little Plebes to blow their
drums and beat their bugles^take a look. Here he
is — "Van Cleve, sir, from Nebraska, sir."
Van was a more or less retiring youth when he first
hit Crabtown. He had never been far from home
alone, and he was rather stagestruck by Annapolis.
It was such a big city. But a trio of Plebe summer
roommates — one from Reno and two who had seen
New York — soon had his education well under way.
Apparently, however, their teaching had but little
effect. Their urging didn't keep Van from playing
with the overgrown knitting needles until he
earned an fNt, and their lectures on the art of
swimming couldn't overcome his fondness for the
water. He has always been a prominent member of
the submarine squadron.
Outside of his fondness for the Bugle Corps, Van is
a perfectly rational human being, who can lay
claim to our respect and affection on the ground that
he is a first rate classmate, a true friend, and a man
whose best pals are his dad and his mother.
One Stripe {Bugle Corps);
Bugle Corps (4, 3, 1);
Leader Bugle Corps;
FNT;
Fencing Medal (4);
Sub Squad.
John Giles Burrow
Pensacola, Florida
"fVoof-Woof" "Johnnie-B"
T?LORIDA and the Sunny South never knew what
]l it missed when it let J. G. enter the Navy, but it
took just one Sep leave for him to discover what
he missed when he left Florida. Followed by a
great volume of mail, his feeble excuse for the change
which came over him was that he had been working
hard to get his aviators wings but we surmised that
the wings in the case belonged to the possessor of a
bow and arrow and a face almost as cherubic as
John's.
When a mere child, his one absorbing ambition was
to become a minister which fact causes us to devout-
ly repeat the old verse, "Make him a child again,
just for tonight." He still longs to be a "Sky Pilot"
but has made a change in tactics, as it were, his field
of strategy now being Naval Aviation. That Sep
leave he shocked all the "Jazz" ensigns of Pensacola
by appearing in a "Limy" blouse with three diags.
First Class year he turned hard as nails which made
us look askance at the minister story. But now
that it's all over, here's to you, old scout. One look
at that beatific smile of yours June Week has made
us doubt the fun of bemg a Red Mike.
Buzzard;
Mandolin Club (3, 1);
Sub Squad (/).
Morgan Coit Barrett
Beaver, Pennsylvania
"Muy""M.C."
GANGWAY for the girl wonder! Ever since he
calmly told Ferdi that his knowledge of Dago
was "muy poco," while we all were still desperately
listening for vowels, we've known that Muy was
savvy. At nine-thirty all the wooden men in the
Regiment were around listening to him expound
anything from involute gear wheels to how he
memorized Bowditch and Bullard, Vol. I. Even a
seamanship Prof once got such a complete descrip-
tion of a hole in the ground, that he forgot to close
his mouth for sometime after.
Muy's big fault is being too generous, for he is too
ready to give his friends anything and everything in
his possession, from his last cent to the last punch
in his candy ticket. And no one was ever out with
him yet that he didn't insist it was his time to treat.
"What's your name, mister.?"
" Barrett, sir, with two r's and two t's. I'm no rela-
tion to Buck and I come from Beaver — that's just
twenty-three miles northeast of Pittsburg, Sir."
Gym Squad (i, 7);
Sub Squad (7);
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Richmond Kenneth Kelly
Staten Island, New York
"KeV "Rich" "Dick''
JUDGING from external appearances, if ever a
man missed his calling Rich certainly did.
Nature designed him for a confidence man. With a
pair of blue eyes and an angelic, innocent expression
that disarms suspicion, it's almost impossible to
doubt him.
The call of the sea is as welcome to him as reveille
at 4 a. m. Youngster cruise was one long groan after
another. Ask him his idea of real life and he'll
assume a far-off expression and murmur something
about a Sep leave on Greybeard and tell you to ask
the man who has had one.
Books — at least text books — never worried Rich
much. He wore the mark of the sat, savvy, and
satisfied till a cruise on the Utah with Pug and his
gang caused the click of the cubes to have such a
lure that his amblings to and from Doc's on liberty
became as regular as his trips to and from North
Carolina on leave.
But Rich is a cheerful sort of guy — lazy, easy-
going, generous, and ever ready to lend a helping
hand. They tell us that the secret of success in the
Navy is friendship and if so, Kel certainly has the
"Open Sesame."
Star (4, 3);
Two Stripes;
Photography Editor Luckv Bug;
Log Staff (3).
Andrew Ward Knisley
Charleston, South Carolina
"Awk" "Nise" "Knisley"
YOUNGSTER year there was one thing Awk
liked to do, and that was wrestle. On the
cruise we hit Norfolk and another Red Mike fell
for the femmes. More than one night he fussed
till eight bells and then stood the mid-watch. So
now he has two fields of activity. You couldn't
possibly get him near Luce Hall for a hop when he
was a Youngster, but so far First Class year he
hasn't missed a single chance to drag. And inci-
dentally he wields a wicked dish of tea.
With the Academics, if he can get a chance to sketch
he's O. K., but when it comes down to doping out
the interval to noon, or knowing the lights carried by
a Chinese trawler aground in U. S. Inland Waters in a
fog, he's not so good. As a result he can't bone The
Saturday Evening Post as much as he likes but even
at that he has to be coaxed to study.
The famous mixtures invented by the Commis-
sary Department present no trouble for Ward — a
half bottle of red eye, with prunes on top, and he is
perfectly satisfied.
He's a complex mechanism all right but a friend to
everyone, and whoever hits the same ship with him,
will find a good scout, and ready for anything that
comes along.
Manager Fencing Team;
C. P. 0.;
One Stripe.
Edward Theodore Kline
ToPEKA, Kansas
"Eddie"
LADIES and gentlemen, meet the original salt-
-J encrusted, seagoing corn-husker from the
state that made prohibition famous. Ed landed in
our midst about the middle of Plebe summer, fresh
from Topeka. He was subject to a periodic desire
to lead the simple life on a farm, but Plebe year and
the Bally Ohio soon put this passion in the dark.
Argument is his long suit. His talent was developed
Plebe year by many speeches on the " whichness or
wherefor" and similar subjects. First Class year he
made the A squad in Mexican athletics with this
5500 volt 100 ampere hne.
Our Teddy is always ready for a good time and will
go the limit to have one. He never showed any
serious inclination to become a Red Mike after the
middle of Youngster year.
Ed works hard and plays hard. He has a large fund
of sound common sense which he uses occasionally
when the demand is more than ordinarily serious.
Generous — loyal — never rhino — his friends are his
for keeps.
"I'll bite, what's the answer."
Tuo Stripes;
Sub Squad.
Bruce Settle
Gainesboro, Tennessee
"Tex"
STOP, look and listen" is the sign at the flag-
station, eighteen miles from the home of our
Bruce — the town, if it may be so termed, that he
left is far back among the foot-hills. The people are
true old Mountaineers and long will the Plebes re-
member "Mr. B" for his undaunted praise of that
mellow moonshine of Tennessee.
Altho Tex could jig all night long to the tune of
"Turkey in the Straw" in the log cabin of Tennessee,
neither could the courteous Prof Bell nor the beauti-
ful strains of Mr. Torovsky's talented ones induce
him to forsake the movies on Saturday night, — but
he must have been learning something, for ask him
about last summer on the Charles with a soft moon-
light, a girl, and of course a canoe. Oh Ann, Ann
why did you sing to me "For I am a Jazz Baby."
Bruce has had no end of trouble with the Ac De-
partment and only that big smile and hearty chuckle
could ever have got him by. First Class year B
hit the May pole in four subjects and then with that
same easy way and a lot of earnestness pulled sat and
graduated with the honors of Stemmetz. Now he is
going home, far from the seafaring crowd, to that
little home in the South and may Tex remain the
star toward which all the loving mothers point their
aspiring young sons.
Buzzard;
Expert Riflevian.
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Charles Russell Pratt
Chicago, Illinois
"Chuck" " Rosie" "Charlie"
CHUCK, better known as Rosie, began his
career back in the steel mills of Chicago. Just
why Rosie left the steel mills and gave up his
opportunities of becoming a great steel magnate for
the Navy cannot be fathomed. However, we can
say that he is certainly just the type of material for
the Navy as we need iron men.
Since entering the Academy, Rosie has devoted
much of his time to nearly all forms of athletics.
His favorites are football and basketball, but he
takes a hand at all of them. Besides his endless
efforts along athletic lines he has steered safely
through the shoals of the All-Academics. The only
time that his ship came near foundering was Plebe
year when he ran afoul "Tony the Bootblack", and
the rest of that piratical crew known as the "Dago
Department," but he managed to make the harbor
of the First Class far on the safe side of that 2.96.
He believes strongly in that horseshoe on his
locker door, but he must have had something else
to get that stripe First Class year.
Chuck, Rosie, or Charlie, whichever you call him
will always have a big smile and an open hand to
greet you, for he possesses a warm heart m that iron
frame of his and is a true friend.
Masqueraders;
Log Staff (/);
One Stripe.
Nathan Green, Jr.
Nashville, Tennessee
"Nat" "Gadget"
NAT is one of the most easy-going, non-rhino
men in the class, but he never looks or acts the
part. Entertaining the idea that draggmg was
more trouble than it was worth, but at the same time
having a weakness for feminine smiles Nat's pres-
ence in the stag line was conspicuous. This was
rather unfortunate for his hne was wicked and the
femmes were thereby deprived of great enjoyment.
Hobbies? Oh, yes. Music for instance. Those
on the old Maine will probably remember the ren-
ditions of "The Garbage Gentlemen's Ball," "The
Little Bird," etc., which the Agony Quartette would
give nightly. He is rather classical in that line, too.
Those on the ground deck were often startled by
strains of Puccini and Rimsky — Korsakoff eman-
ating from his room in a mellow boatswain's mate's
tenor. His other hobby is boning foreign navies.
If you ever want to know the number of stages in the
Queen Elizabeth's turbines or the name of the Rus-
sian Minister of Marine he can tell you.
His goat does not break loose easily, but accept a
tip from us and never mention the state of Tennes-
see in his presence unless you mean to extol it.
"Say did any of you fellows see a twenty dollar bill
lying around ?"
Buzzard.
S^iTo^SS^
THE above is White Studio's effort to make Jack
look handsome and savvy. That is a big as-
signment as Dame Nature has tried for some twenty
odd years and has only succeeded in making him
look savvy.
Jack started his athletic career early when his long
spindles carried him over the hurdles fast enough
for the Plebe medal. But his love of rest soon
showed him that his road to fame was not paved with
cinders. Preferring to sit down when he raced he
shifted to crew. Plebe, junior varsity, and varsity
is the wake his mighty oar left.
In the Academic battle he defeated the enemy at
all points. As an honored member of the forty per
cent his room was often a meetmg place for fellow
members of that powerful organization. Many
were the evening study periods he spent dodging
shoe brushes and lacrosse sticks, putting long shunt
generators to bed, experimenting with human gyro-
scopes, and making repairs on the much abused
light.
Jack carries the proof of his success around with
him. Here's luck to you Jack. May the friend-
ship and success which have been yours here stay
with you throughout the service.
Plebe Summer Track Medal; Star {4, 3);
Three Stripes; Plebe Crew Numerals;
Class Ring Committee; Class German
Committee; Junior J'arsity Crezc;
Cross-oar Numerals; Olympic Crew.
Daniel Vincent Gallery, Jr.
Chicago, Illinois
"Dan" "Irish" "Wild Irishman'
"Dizzy Dan"
A BIOGRAPHY of this Irishman is most val-
uable in demonstrating the fact that first im-
pressions are extremely deceptive.
By way of illustration: Take a look at the portrai-
ture above. At a casual glance it is not apparent
that the subject is a wrestler, still less apparent
that he is savvy, and a fusser. But such, alas, is
the case.
We all realized that Dan wasgoing to gain fame as
a wrestler 'way back in Plebe year when he perfected
his famous tongue hold. So in later years when we
saw a lean, hungry-looking young chap totter
feebly out on the mat and there tie some poor devil
into a clove hitch we were not surprised. Even
though his tongue hold is barred, Diz has developed
another one just as good, as is evidenced by his six
straight falls First Class year.
When Dizzums first got here Plebe summer, he was
a model of innocence and purity, but aided by his
well-known note book and associates over at the
Barracks he has since become a true boulevardier.
In spite of the boy's faults, chief among which is a
crabbed dislike of everyone's attitude, we have
come to like our Diz, and those 125-pounders who
go against him in Antwerp next summer have our
heartfelt sympathy.
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Wrestling (4, 3, 1);
Weak Squad (4, 3, 1);
Buzzard.
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William Valentine Alexander, Jr.
Wayne, Pennsylvania
'Alex"
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AS a Plebe, Alex was a good First Classiiian; as
^ a Youngster, a good Admiral. On several
occasions his course ran through squalls but he
weathered them without serious damage.
Billy (as he is known to the members of the fair
sex), is athletically inclined. Spring finds him cavort-
ing on Worden Field with the rest of the baseball
artists. Pinch-hitting is his specialty — a certain home
run in the ninth with two down and bases full is well-
known history. First Class year, Alex was the main-
stay of the class football team.
His activities are not confined to outdoor sports,
however. The ballroom floor holds no terrors for
him. It is a rare Saturday that does not find Alex
in all his glory "giving the girls a treat." Sunday
finds him striding majestically down the aisle in
Chapel with a bevy of femmes in his wake.
Always ready to aid a friend in work or play or join
in a yarnfest, Alex, during the three long years,
proved a man that we are proud to call a friend and
classmate.
"Leggo my ear!"
"Now last summer in New York — "
Tzvo Stripes;
Class Crest Committee (4);
Football Squad (4);
Baseball Numerals (4, 3);
Baseball Squad {4, 3,1);
Assistant Manager Football (3);
Class Football Team il);
Baseball N Star.
Edgar Wilson Hampson
Washington, D. C.
"Mooney"
MOONE'^' or to be exact, Wilson, as he is known
by the girls, at home, and in diplomatic cir-
cles — is indeed the quiet and unassuming person
he seems (that is, until you have had a chance to
know and live with him).
Mooney is energetic in the way of exercise and can
be found fooling around the gym every afternoon
after drill. But he has confined his abilities to
workouts only.
Miss Fatima has always found an ardent admirer
in Mooney. Plebe year he made a cruise on the
"White House," and why he has not added a con-
stellation of stars to his Black N is due to no fault
of his, but rather to a faux pas on the part of the
D. O's.
Despite his wails and usual "Busted Cold," he has
failed to convince the Ac Department that he ever
could go unsat. Mooney is forever bdgmg until
the marks go up. Notable of his other pastimes is
the Roth Memory course; discussing the wherefores
and whys of anything ranging from the nebular
hypothesis to the lost coulomb and throwing coffee-
soaked buns at the Gooph.
"Lets catch."
"Sounds reasonable."
Buzzard;
E.Xpert Rifleman.
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Edwin Darius Graves, Jr.
Chesapeake City, Maryland
"Eddie" "Gravy"
YEA — Eddie!" How many times have we
heard that as he pulled down some opposing
back? And how often have we seen the crew come
through with this same Eddie Graves holding his
end up in style. He started in a three striper Plebe
summer and just to show he rated them he wore
them First Class year.
When it comes to being at home on the water,
Eddie certainly struck his vocation. Give him a
bathing suit or a half-rater — a cutter or a yacht
and he'll show you the way the thing was rneant
to be used. His cutter crossed the finish line
before the rest rounded the midway buoy in the
race Youngster year.
Of course when they drew for ships the first name
Sanborn pulled out was "E. D. Graves, Jr." What
else could you expect? Here's luck, Ed boy, and
may the future be as happy as the present.
Three Stripes;
Crew Squad (4, 3, 1);
N Crossed Oar;
Captain Crew;
Football Squad {4, 3, 1);
Football N (4);
Football N Star (/),•
Basketball Squad (4, 3, 1);
Basketball Numerals (4);
Treasurer Y. M. C. A. (3);
rice President Y. M. C. A. (/);
Captain Olympic Crew.
KiNLocH Nelson Gardner
Covington, Virginia
"Ginny"
BACK in the good old times before Virginia went
dry, Kinloch was from Covington and couldn't
have been moved twenty miles with a team of
mules. Then came the years of draught and he
moved northward in search of an oasis in the midst
of a dry and barren land.
Nicknames? He has but one. He's been away
from Virginia for years now, but he's been Ginny
since he set foot within these walls and Ginny he
will always be.
Ginny was one of the first in the class and lived in
fear and wonder for three weeks until '18 went out.
Then he and Eddie loafed through Plebe summer
on a half-rater and planned yachting trips for their
Sep leave. Plebe year he lived at the barracks.
Ask anyone of his twenty roommates what made
the M. C. move his bed out into the next room.
Youngster year he was reg — stood eleven in grease
and everybody but the Supe thought he was due
for three stripes. But the gods busted — he started
out with a sawed-ofF buzzard to which he soon
added a star and three chevrons.
Here's to you, Ginny, and may the future be as
happy as the present.
C. P. 0.;
Tivo Stripes.
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Marion Russell Kelley
Portland, Oregon
"Prof" "Tarzan" "Little Napoleon" "Ben Turpin"
TO LOOK at Prof one would never imagine that
he is one of the Academic Department's chosen
few. Yet it is a fact. The wild Irishman lost no
time in proving that the confidence of the natives
of his home state was not misplaced in him. He
has always kept a firm grip on his stars. However,
M. R. has lots of time to devote to things other
than books. Though he has won no medals, he is
a boxer of ability. After a few demonstrations on
Youngster cruise his prowess with the gloves was
much respected on board the Ohio.
During Youngster year the Plebes came to look on
our Li'l Napoleon as a landmark at all the hops.
From the first dance to the Star Spangled Banner
he could always be seen piloting some admiring
femme past the dangers of the stag line.
His three stripes are the result of three years of
steady application to duty, and clearly demon-
strated ability.
Prof goes out in the Fleet with a host of good
friends, leaving many more behind and the satisfac-
tion of knowing he gave every man a square deal.
Star (4, 3);
Three Stripes;
Class Lacrosse (/),•
Mandolin Club {J);
Sub Squad (7).
John Joseph Curley
Phtladelphia, Pennsylvania
"Mike"
' TET'S have a 4 N, one Navy, and three for the
i^ TEAM! Ready AL-L-L-L-L-L! !" We shut
our eyes, and once more the scene is before us, — in
the center of a muddy field, dressed in glaringly
incongruous whites, under the eyes of thousands,
OUR Mike, attempting to synchronize the fiendish
chortling of two thousand maniacs! Did he do it.?
Well, I hope to shout!
Some are born with music in their souls. Others
with the same enviable quality to voice, or look, or
gesture. But a person with all the music of his
make-up centered in his pedal extremities! Who-
ever heard of such a thing? Yes, 'tis true. When
Mike sings, the surrounding populace moves, if
physically able. When he dances, we ruin our necks
and toes trying to get a glimpse of him.
Mike is short, fat, lazy, good-natured, and con-
ceited. He claims to have won the low hurdles
Plebe summer. Yet, he would wear a borrowed suit
of service which made him look like a dilapidated,
overstuffed pup rather than climb two flights to get
his own. When the elevator is not working he is at
home in Smoke Hall.
"Don't you know who I am.? Well, I'm MIKE,
the Navy Cheer Leader!"
Buzzard;
Cheer Leader {1).
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William Ray Millis
Lyndonville, New York
" Worm" "Gusano"
THE Old Worm started out Plebe year to accom-
plish five things while at the Academy: to drag
a four-o just once, not to star, not to get stripes, to
graduate, and lastly to get his knees together. He
has succeeded in all the great aims except the last.
William had rather a hectic time Plebe year. He
wanted to caulk instead of study; and shirts, cufFs,
and collars were a bore to him around June week.
The only time Worm got off the conduct grades was
when they decided to abolish them.
Youngster year he started dragging his hometown
four-o with much success, when, just before June
week rolled around again, he received this out of a
pure violet sky: "Dear Ray, I went and did it.
Ain't you sorry? His name is John. He's an officer
too, I know, because he told me he was a seaman
gunner. Goodbye forever, Ray." And Ray re-
covered only when he met the wild women at Rock-
port, First Class cruise.
Athletically speaking Ray never developed, but
rarely do we see brains and brawn combined. He is
brainy; he won't admit it, but his classmates will.
Anything with Math in it was fruit for the Worm
and anything without it was a nightmare. In fact
he introduced and started the slide rule craze at the
Academy.
Breakfast: "No. 3, starboard, gotta shirt on.?"
"N-no— o sir."
Buzzard;
Clean Sleeve.
James Erskine Hamilton
Omaha, Nebraska
"Papoose" "Jaime" "Jimmie"
THE Cigar Store Indian blew into our midst
with the War Baby draft late in Plebe summer.
The sudden change from the dry Nebraska plains
to the dampness of Crabtown did not noticeably
affect his appetite. As a matter of fact, he soon
gained the appellation of Hungry and he has been
living up to it ever since. Many were the times
during the day that we would be greeted with the
words: "Got anything to eat.'" accompanied with
that contagious smile.
During Plebe year Leo Parrel and terrible pair
succeeded in stirring up the wild man lying dor-
mant in the Papoose. From then on he played
the lead in all rough houses and his never failing
vocabulary was an addition to many a gathering.
We thought that the Papoose was going to be a
confirmed snake when he broke out during '19's
June week, but we were mistaken. His drags have
been spasmodic and far between.
As a vent for an outlet for his vivacity he selected
the habitat of Swede Hanson and Gus Weidner for
the victim of his rough houses.
Jimmie is ever an apt pupil and he is an interesting
example of what the Navy can do for you. Further
he can't help but make good in his chosen pro-
fession; he's built that way.
Buzzard;
Submarine Squad {4, 3, 1).
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Christopher Noble
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"Charlie" "Chris'"
CHARLIE is one of those fortunate men who do
everything well and are duffers at nothing.
He is thorough and efficient. He has remained an
eternal enigma to many of his classmates for he is
neither a fusser nor a Red Mike, neither an athlete
nor on the weak squad, neither a humorist nor a
rhino bird, but once you penetrate the shell of a
retiring disposition, you will find a loyal friend and
a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
Charlie has a passion for electricity, such gruesome
tales as are hidden in the depths of Bullard, Vol.
n, appealing to his literary taste. He came to us
with a greater knowledge of things electrical than
most of us depart with.
Although not a shining light, he is far from wooden
and his game with the Academic Departments has
usually left the chips on his side of the table.
Modest and unassuming, he is not a hail-fellow-
well-met sort but he has the distinction of having
lived three years in close community without having
lost for a moment the respect of his classmates. When
he goes into the service, he is bound to command
the respect of those who come in contact with him.
Leo Leander Pace
Guide Rock, Nebraska
"Leo" "Pop" "Z, Z,"
SOME charming young femme once called him
the boy with a permanent Marcelle. Yes, that's
our Leo. This youth hails from Nebraska, out
where the wheat fields, the buxom farm maids, 'n
everything abounds.
Fusser? You're right. He couldn't be anything
else. When he does drag he drags! Ask him and he
will tell you, "Cold 4.0's," all of them. He has a
lingering love for fu-fu of all descriptions and w^hen-
ever you catch an aroma of Djer Kiss, Bay Rum,
etc., it can be traced to Leo's boudoir.
As to studies. Oh, well, they never bother him. Not
that he stars, he doesn't. Boning is against his
principles. Give him the Red Book, American or
Cosmo and he is happy. And don't leave out letter
writing. Often is a study hour used up in this
occupation.
As a whole, Leo is one of the best pals a fellow could
have. You can't help liking him. A true friend. And
when it comes to a show down Leo is there, and can
be always relied on in a pinch to come across with
all that is in him.
"How's to let me sleep."
"Well, I'll be go to hell!"
Buzzard.
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Sterling Thomas Cloughley
San Francisco, California
"Cluf "Esty"
'1\ TAMMA, is the circus coming?"
ItJ. "No, my dear, that is the Sixteenth com-
pany."
The shirtless Sixteenth — the original Red Guard —
and at their head, if he has decided to attend that
particular formation, is the champion non-reg three-
striper of the Regiment, Sterling the Sockless.
But regs are not the only things he can bust, as the
Pointers learned when he decided to end the sus-
pense of a 13-mning Army game by boosting a ball
an unknown distance m the general direction of his
beloved San Francisco. And that is only one of the
many times since Plebe year, when his work in the
pinches has won him the unquestioned right to be
called one of the strongest points in the team.
He has made his bunch of pirates the best-drilled
company in the Regiment — the Regiment itself
applauded them the week before the Army game.
He has two qualities which aren't found as often as
they might be — modesty and sincere friendliness —
a friendliness that means something. Those who
know him are for him. Those who don't, have
missed something.
So here's to the Noblest Roman of them all!
Three Stripes;
Sub Squad (4, 3, 1);
N Baseball {4);
N-Star Baseball (i).
DwiGHT Hartwell Wilson
Wichita, Kansas
"Dutch" "Pug" "Little Nemo" "Dizzy"
THE Kansas cherub is famous for two things:
his never failing smile and I.C.S. fussing. For
anyone, the first needs no comment; the second is
plam to those who have had to excavate for him in a
mountain of billet doux, or who have seen ardent
replies manufactured on his trusty mimeograph.
His affinity is tobacco. With a Fat cuddled in one
corner of a cheerful grin he owns the earth. A mem-
ber of the Radiator Club, a golf fiend, a movie fan,
a swigger of Herpicide, and a founder of the infa-
mous "Cofradia," and yet he is savvy.
He is constitutionally non-reg. Reveille never saw
him turned out nor late blast in ranks. Plebe year
his guileless gaze distracted attention or gained
mercy, but he isn't that innocent now.
As a pal he is a Lulu. He can do anything from re-
pairing clocks to reciting "Sam McGee" and to see
him rolling along like the Whiskey in a seaway is a
show in itself.
"One, two, three!"
"Who'll the lucky woman be?"
Buzzard.
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Burton Beecher Biggs
Elliott, West Virginia
"Chief" "Major" " Bijcss"
THROUGH the darkness of the heavens the
stars are often hidden. But this does not
destroy our conviction of their presence. Nor is our
confidence less in Biggs because he wears no stars
upon his collar. Behind this dark picture we know
to be the constellations of wit, of sincerity, and
friendship, and of an outstanding and ready knowl-
edge.
Biggs has a ready laugh and a good line. Possibly
we may say, like Omar, that he "was never deep in
anything but wine" — outside of studies — but shows
a versatility of subject matter nevertheless.
Among the lighter things of life, the fair sex — for
we so include them — claim no small share of Bur-
ton's time and attention. The reputation of the
service is here upheld, however, for Biggs has
supreme control over all things femmme.
Like many of us. Biggs is lazy but gets away with
it. Cruises are rests from Academic toil — except for
Nav P-Works — and study hours well-suited to
Shakespeare, sewing on buttons, arguments with
Tommy, or Smoke Hall. And while we speak of
Smoke Hall, let us say that although Biggs has
sworn ofFskagging as often as he has dragging, he is
still among those present to our enjoyment.
friends. Burton
James Conner Pollock
Santa Monica, California
"Polly" " Tarzan"
OH, Gawd! I wish I was back on the West
Coast. If I ever get out of this state I'll go so
far west it will cost a fortune to send me a newspaper.
Betcha it rains before morning; if it doesn't it will
snow." But even at that he admits he had a good
time on the cruise in New York, and at Rockport,
how he did fall for those little fishermaids!
The Polak's one ambition was to graduate without
ever dragging to a hop. We don't know why,
possibly he was afraid of getting bricked or bricking
someone else, or again because of those letters from
'Frisco he used to read every Saturday after the
Nav P-Work and then lean back and remark —
"That's the kind of a wife to have."
Polly never got far in athletics as he played around
at too many sports to make any one — his favorite
indoor sport was the gentle art of boxing. Never-
theless, Polly is Navy through and through and
has a solid friendship for all who will meet him half-
way.
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Arthur DeLancy Ayrault, Jr.
TucKAHOE, New York
"Del" "Delawncy"
HAIL, hail, the gang's all Well Holy
Smoke, who comes here?" It was Arthur
Delawncy — a little late to be sure, due to a slight
handicap of too few years — just squeezing in before
late blast of Plebe summer. This pink-cheeked dark-
haired lad left his happy home in Tuckahoe to face
the world and the Academic Department with
boundless enthusiasm and self-confidence. How-
ever, this did not keep him off the weak squad —
he busted in forty out of forty muscles. But what
is one muscle more or less anyway.? He pulled sat as
a Youngster but visited Bully regularly First Class
year.
About the middle of Youngster year he became real
ambitious and decided that he would go out and
grab some honors. He drew slips, the Masqueraders
won, and First Class year he became chief scene
shuffler.
Although possessed of more than his share of good
looks, Arthur is a member in good standing of Max
Black's Saturday evening movie show gang. He
never drags — not because he doesn't want to but —
"they are such useless things, you know."
Delawncy, although a natural savoir, failed to star,
but when Arthur and the Juice gouge disagree they
work the gouge over.
Tzvo Stripes, Battalion Adjutant;
Masqueraders (3);
Stage Manager, Masqueraders (1);
Three Stripes.
William Marion Killingswortii
Columbia, South Carolina
"Killy" "Birds"
KILLY is a typical Southerner. His drawl, his
easy assurance of manner, his way of saying
everything as if he really meant it, whether he does
or not, as well as his many conquests of members of
the fair sex, unmistakably mark him as hailing
from the Sunny South. And he is so proud of it that
he'd rather run a plantation in the Game Cock State
than be the wealthiest broker on Wall Street.
He fusses regularly but seldom drags the same girl
twice. His average is nearly sat, in spite of the fact
that he once dragged blind. If you want to find out
about that just ask him but do it on the run. He's
absolutely at home with a pen in his hand (provided
there's someone nearby to help him spell). 1 here's
just one handwriting whose absence really troubles
him and when the letter doesn't appear on time he
bilges in everything until it arrives.
Studies never bothered Killy. Youngster year he
was an authorityon fiction magazines, but First Class
year he spurned such frivolous forms of relaxation
and spent most of his spare time (and much that
wasn't so spare) in sound and blissful slumber.
"Say, wake me up when formation busts, will you ?'
"And Killingsworth seems to be such a nice boy,
too."
Buzzard;
Expert Rifleman.
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George Horatio LaFontaigne Peet
New York City
" Ezrie" "Peter" ''Duke" "English"
ROLLING stone and a soldier of fortune.
The synchronism of this man's name and per-
sonality is one of the remarkable discoveries that
his closest friends have unearthed. Pete's first
name, "George," represents the English blood in his
veins, aided by his distinctly British air which was
acquired in his boyhood. Plunging further into his
name as well as his personality we come upon
"Horatius." That is Greek, we believe, and must
account for Pete's incorrigible desire to be big and
strong. He loves to conquer — anything and every-
thing.
Look again! We see La Fontaigne and think we
have fathomed Pete at last with his fluent line of true
Parisian French, acquired during seven years in
France, and his polished manners.
Finally we see Ezrie's base name "Peet!" It brings
him down to earth again into our midst and dis-
closes him as a regular-built dyed-in-the-wool
Yankee. A continual source of interest is Pete. A
gentleman and a scholar and a judge ot good
whiskey.
John Cave Rule
St. Louis, Missouri
'Johnnie" "Spruder" " Eaglebeak"
' Moses '
JUST take a look at Spruder and then you can
wonder why he held the honor of being the
rarest specimen of Plebe at the Academy.? His fame
was established the first day of Plebe year when he
was told to look wild. From that time he was court
jester to many a tired and down-hearted Upper
Classman.
He is a charter member of the Oil Stove Society
and possesses an unusual non-reg ability for getting
away with things. On the cruise it was Spruder
who put the pep into liberty and when it came to
work it was also Spruder who did the caulking.
Johnny is an all-round athlete and he has done
much to promote the spirit of sportsmanship at the
Naval Academy. His most cherished forms of
athletics are walking which he reserves especially
for Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and
aesthetic dancing in which he excels. Plebe year he
was a valuable asset to the fencing team, but when,
because of his erratic aim, a new coach was needed,
Johnnie decided to lay off.
Spruder's wanderings on shipboard in search of a
safe caulking place has given him an intimate
knowledge of naval construction which should
prove invaluable when he hits the Fleet.
Buzzard.
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Francis Xavier McInerney
Cheyenne, Wyoming
"Mac" "Jake"
SOMEONE once said of Mac that he was as
steady as a church-spire, but this is not correct;
church-spires have been known to blow down or
topple over, or otherwise disport themselves in an
un-church-spire-like manner, but not so Mac.
He's just as steady and level headed as the day is
long, and when you add to this an inexpressible
fund of wholesome good humor and incurable
optimism you have a thumbnail sketch of one
of '21'$ most likeable personalities.
The less said of Mac's Academic life the better, for
as a natural savoir Mac is an efficient laundry maid.
There were many dark days as we plunged deeper
into those little books "written especially for the
use of midshipmen," but with the aid of the
Wyoming State Tribune and the aforementioned
habit of refusing to see anything but the silver
lining, Mac has weathered the gale and fooled them
all.
We'll be scattered to the four winds soon, but
wherever we are, Mac, here's to you. The clan will
never gather without drawing up a chair for the
absent Jake, for he's left his impression.
Buzzard.
Talbot Smith
Rawlins, Wyoming
"Red" "Smittie" "Squirt"
THE day that Red decided to cast his lot with
the Navy was a lucky one for the class of '21,
for he has done a world of good in chasing away
that rhino feeling — no one can be rhino with him
around. Always ready to start something. Red
has created many anxious moments for the gang.
He was the originator of the famous Goose Grease
and has made his friends the objects of his ex-
periments.
Each Saturday found Talbot stepping over to
Luce Hall to give the femmes a treat and succeeded
in captivating a good share of them with that un-
failing line of his. One of these days one of them
will take him seriously and then —
Near the end of Youngster year the two Reds took
a sail in a half-rater which they will never forget.
First Class cruise and the Florida found Red in his
old role of originator. More than once did R. P. P.
slam the axe on him.
Talbot is sure to be successful in whatever he
undertakes for he has the faculty for doing things.
His shipmates will find him a true pal and steady
worker.
"Here's Tuba! Bust out the Foo-foo!"
Buzzard;
Expert Rifleman.
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Bryan Cobb Harper
Little Rock, Arkansas
"Thug"
MR. HARPER, are you out of order?" Our
young hero, taking his cue from that classic
which has immortalized the sacred name of Arkan-
sas, emphatically replies "? * * I — I'm out of
order." Whereupon an admiring yegg giggles
"Ain't he the thug, though," and it stuck. One
glance at his benighed countenance and the Thug
appellation appears anomalous. But those rookies
who had the pleasure of drilling under B. C. and who
were cussed into a decentdrillingcompany First Class
cruise will vouch for its appropriateness.
Having early in life worked out for himself a phil-
osophy of clean living and having lived up to it
without visible effort on ostentation throughout his
21 years, Bryan has been a decided stabilizing in-
fluence in the lives of his wild and Bolshevik room-
mates.
The honorable B. C. coming fresh from the yellow
journalism of a Southern sheet gleefully hopped into
the serving or rather the nursing of our old stand-by
"The Log," into the ambitious periodical of today.
After three years of battling with one o'clock taps
and six o'clock reveille his efforts have been crowned
by seeing his beloved staff the first to receive the
iNt pin authorized by the Commandant as a rec-
ognition of the Log's value to the Academy.
Buzzard;
Log Staff {4, 3);
Editor Log (1).
Ralph Edward McShane
Baltimore, Maryland
"Mac" "Mick" "Irish"
BECAUSE he has been a hard worker ever since
we have known him; because he is a star man;
because he is a three striper; but chiefly because
when the day's work is done and the pipes are lit
down in Smoke Hall, you would never guess that he
is any of these, we nominate Mac for our own Hall
of Fame.
Mac is possessed of an uncommon persistency that
has kept him busy in a widely varied field of en-
deavor. Instead of following the line of least
resistance, like so many of the rest of us, and easing
through the course without undue exertion, he has
been one of the Log's standbys, he has done his bit
for this Lucky Bag, and he has played on and
managed our first soccer team. Ralph even took
a fling at lacrosse until he was convinced by a
Second Classman who swung a mean stick that the
game was just a bit too rough.
At the hops Mac has been ever present. More per-
sistency, or perhaps it's just that tendency to join
every crowd and make it listen to him.
If ever we come around a turret to hear a division
told "Stand at attention now and carry your hands
back all along" we will know that we've found
Mac and his grin on the job.
Three Stripes;
Star (J);
Class Lacrosse (7);
Manager Soccer Team (/);
Soccer Team (3, 1);
Log Staff (3,1).
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Carl Henry Reynolds
Brooklyn, New York
"Jack" "Red" "Dutch"
JACK came to us straight from Flatbush and
with him came an unusual ability, as well as
desire, to enjoy life to the fullest extent. And still
more to his credit is the fact that he has retained
that same ability and desire through his three
round Academic struggle.
But then it hasn't been such a great struggle for
this good-natured son of the Great City. He seems
to have been blessed with his full quota of that
valuable quality known as savviness. No, you
won't find any glittering stars on his collar, although
the Executive Department did show their appre-
ciation of his ability by pmnmg one over the bird.
Being of a musical turn of mind, you can always find
him after a meal in the very center of that little
knot around the piano, emitting clouds of har-
monious smoke. His rendition of some of the old
favorites such as "That Is Not the Reason" are
notorious.
Is he a snake.'' We ask you — give a look! And
as for hops — until he took to the canoe and all its
charms he never missed one.
Buzzard.
Roland Ernest Simpson
Pana, Illinois
"f'enus" "Simp" " Roly" "Pany Boy"
ROL\' hails from Pana, the Garden Spot of
Christian County, and he has been singing its
praises since entering, while on the other hand, the
Pana Palladium has responded with many flatter-
ing write-ups, including the famous one, "Pana
Boy with Pershing."
Before entering the Academy, Venus had a pre-
paratory course in the Gyrenes, in which he fought
Spigs, in Santo Domingo pounded the typewriter,
and laid the foundations for his grease with the
English Department. He evidently liked the life,
for he has been a Marine Corps booster ever since.
His familiar hippopotamus waddle in infantry will
make a big hit in the next tropical revolution.
Simp did quite a little snaking Youngster year,
dragging down eight or ten bricks at once and earn-
ing a permanent hold on the Second Company
Enameled Terra Cotta.
Simp early learned wha; regulations did not mean,
and was consequently often mentioned in morning
orders. He became notorious by a Plebe expe-
dition to Washington with the D. O., and was
finally lost to civilization First Class cruise at
Boston, where the sirens at Nantasket lured him
down.
Venus has been too angelic for such heavy work as
athletics, though his plunges have been many.
He'll do well on a horse, if it has a strong back.
Buzzard.
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Howard Hanson Hubbell
St. Louis, Missouri
-JVampus" "Bubbles" "Hub"
THE best way to obtain an insight into the true
characteristics of this loyal son of Missouri is
by taking a good look at him. All of his inclinations
stand out prominently. Lazy, and consequently
always sleepy, that's Wamp all over. Although be-
longing to the 40% he is one of those naturally
savvy men. He has never had any worry Academi-
cally speaking since joining the ranks of Uncle Sam's
pampered pets.
He is a fusser of the first order. Entertainmg the
fair sex six of the seven days of the week is by no
means an uncommon feat of his. Although he drags
from W. B. & A. and occasionally from Philly his
heart is, if we believe him, out in the Missouri
Metropolis.
The fact that he is not a star man together with his
naturally non-reg disposition speaks well for his
efficiency upon which basis alone he was awarded
three stripes. Ask anyone in the old sixth who is the
best three striper in the Regiment. True as steel,
Wamp will make good in the Service as he has here
at the Academy, which is all sufficient.
"Hub, where do you get that stuff."
Three Stripes;
Class Lacrosse [1);
Director Y. M. C. A.
Roy Clare Hudson
Big Rapids, Michigan
"R. C." "Hud"
HUD and his winning little smile settled down
among us late in Plebe summer and one of
his first acts was to win a black "N" flirting with
Lady Nicotine. His wavy hair has always been a
drawing card and a large and voluminous corre-
spondence is his fate. However there is one in
particular, for he has been known to wax impatient
for a certain pink tinted letter. And rumor has it
that he has disposed of a miniature.
Roy's activities, however, have not been entirely
Terpsichorean. A promising career on the football
squad was cut short Plebe year by an extended
visit to "the little home beyond the grave." Noth-
ing daunted he gave up a week of that precious
First Class leave to follow the pigskin and won a
place on the class team as a result of his efforts.
Huddy gained the reputation among his "twenty-
three roommates" Plebe year of giving the best he
had in him and he has lived up to it steadily.
We look for big things from you, Roy.
"He is one of the handsomest men I have ever
seen."
Three Stripes;
Football Hustlers (4);
Class Football Team (/).
Burns MacDonald, Jr.
San Francisco, California
"Mac" "Bums"
DID you ever meet one of those happy-go-lucky
chaps who just winks his eye and laughs at the
worst as well as the best? Well, that's Mac all over.
"\'ou can search the Seven Seas for a man with such a
winning chuckle. You've simply got to feel at home
around Burns, Jr.
Burns MacDonald, Jr. is handsome but not par-
ticular. He divides his attention equally among
blondes, brunettes, and Baptists. He has an easy
way of getting along equally well at a roughhouse or
a reception, — just as he has an easy way of offering
you a Pall Mall and then saying "Gimme a Fat."
Mac always preferred to get rid of his surplus
energy over in the gym as he darn well pleased rather
than working with any athletic squad, altho he put
in a season with the Plebe crew squad. One could
count on finding Mac hanging around the wrestling
mat after drill, waiting for the first comer. The
first time was usually enough, too, — for the comer.
Mac earned his stripes. "You can't keep a good
man down." It will always be so with Mac. He has
that way of coming out on top whether it's work,
play, or a free-for-all.
Two Stripes.
Allan Edward Julin
New Haven, Connecticut
"Julep" "Al"
JUST imagine, if you can, a New Englander with a
mechanical, endless flow of pungent wit — with-
out repetition. Miracle of miracles, yet 'tis true!
His presence inspires silence and an attentive ear,
"for who would speak when his words play
boomerang?"
Useful, indeed, is the man who can cause smiles to
break forth on Sunday eve. Or he who can make
the engine room watch forget the battened down
hatches and shut off blowers during a target run at
sea with a "I heard a good one somethin' like
this — ."
Ambitious? Sweet spirits of Nitre! Our Julep
tasted the bitter cup of defeat, when after three
months' labor with three diags in view, he saw on
his pass book — Buzzards 316.75.
Initiative versus inclination is the everlasting
battle of the elements in Julep's versatile bean.
Whether 'tis more comfortable to exist in idle seclu-
sion than noble to toil at the proverbial grindstone —
that is the question. For the Academics there is but
one answer — negative execute. But for a pal in
need? Hell, yes!
"Speaking of navigation; did you ever see George
McManus cross Time Square?"
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Renwick Smedberg McIver
At Large
"Mac" "Renzzvick" "George"
ENZWICK was born in Alaska — a country
very similar to Norway — and though it was too
cold to fish, he enjoyed his stay there immensely.
After leaving Alaska, he journeyed down to the
Philippines where he acquired the sun-kissed cheeks
for which he is well-known and justly famous. Then
after traveling all over the globe and seeing all
there was to be seen, he arrived here.
Tall, handsome, dashing, his winning ways soon
gained for him a place on the hop committee. Every
Sunday night, Mac swore to drag no more and to
join the ranks of the Red Mikes, but the next Sat-
urday saw him fussing again.
However, his athletic tendencies were not confined
to hops, for he is no stranger to the gym and he
coxed the Plebes to victory his first year; and since
then, has made his letter in tennis. So far as the All-
Academics are concerned, he came mighty near cap-
turing the little gold satellite.
As an all-around good scout and a real shipmate, he
can't be beaten and if you don't believe us, ask any
man in '21.
"Boy, wasn't she a queen.'"'
Buzzard;
Plebe Summer Tennis Singles Champ.;
Coxszvain Plebe Crew {4);
Crew Numerals (4);
TNT (3);
Hop Committee (/).
Lloyd Lincoln Tower
Pepperell, Massachusetts
"Hon"
ILOYD came from the state which produces more
-^ star men than all the others put together, but
in spite of his Boston accent, he didn't seem to care
much about holding up the average of his state. He
is comfortably savvy, can usually get a sat mark
with very little study and still have time for a
roughhouse.
Plebe year Lloyd decided to become a member of
the crew squad. Having made up his mind a six
weeks' siege of mumps did not keep him out of his
seat in the Plebe crew which rowed in the Henley.
During Youngster cruise when a stroke for a cutter
crew was needed Lloyd took the job. In the race
for the Lysistrata Cup his crew won easily thereby
having their names added to the cup. Class foot-
ball gave him a chance to show that on a class team
he could do his bit with the others even though he
had not gone out for the squad.
Is he a fusser.? No! Why.? Just keep track of the
number of letters that arrive from Wellesley during
one week and you will have your answer. He goes
to hops but is usually found in the stag line.
We are glad to have known you, Lloyd, and we are
for you all the time.
Plebe Crew (4);
Crew Numerals (4);
Crew Squad {3, 1);
One Stripe.
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Frederick: Guion Clay
Plainfield, New Jersey
•" "Freddie" "Cupid" "Kewpie"
OH! Look at that little boy; he looks like a
high school boy. How can he be in charge
of a company?"
That young and innocent expression which you see
on his face has never failed to get him by the most
cautious young ladies and the Executive Depart-
ment.
A graduate of Culver, a fighter and an experimental
authority on life in Cuba, his snappy military atti-
tude and sense of duty mingles well with his
"tropical" tendencies. His three stripes are evi-
dence of his attitude and sense of duty. When you
see him leading his "harmony ticklers" as they
render a sentimental Spanish ballad with just the
proper amount of jazz on their mandolins, you will
understand the rest.
Cupid is a man of very decided opinions. He backs
them up with cold cash too. Those on prohibition
and what constitutes common sense are as inter-
esting as they are definite. Although a strict dis-
ciplinarian he has more than his share of real
friends, for he is as square as one of his beloved
"African golf balls." He has been the life of more
than one party.
"Do I really look so young.?"
"Now at Culver they didn't — "
Mandolin Club {4, 3);
President Mandolin Club (I);
Champion Featherweight Boxer (4);
Three Stripes.
Wendell Gray Switzer
ToPEKA, Kansas
"Windy" "Switz"
MEE 1 Windy Switzer who gave up a care-free
corn-fed existence on the rolling prairies of
bleeding Kansas to become a sailor.
Windy, however, needs no introduction, for his
never failing good nature and generous disposition
have won him the friendship of all who know him.
Strictly non-greasy, he is one of that rare specie that
can read the Cosmo all through study period and go
over to class and get by with velvet.
Although not an inveterate snake, he is no dead
one when it comes to the temmes, as several young
innocents could testify. While in Boston on the
cruise he took a sudden interest in art. Indeed, it
was even rumored that he had engaged a model, but
this proved false.
First Class year all of his friends who courted Lady
Nicotine agreed that he had one of the finest ten-
dencies in Bancroft.
Windy possesses two things which make for suc-
cess in the Navy: common sense and a sense of
humor.
Buzzard.
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Clarence Edward Olsen
Waukegan, Illinois
"Ole' "Oley" "Swede"
OLEV came into our ranks early in June 1917 —
receiving benefit from the teachings of the
late-departed class of '18, — but being very un-
assuming in his ways, he did not make himself
known to many of us during Plebe summer. As Ac
year rolled around the Swede promptly rose toward
the upper border of our class in a manner common
to a savoir, but at the last minute he grew supersti-
tious and refused a star.
Youngster year he confined his attentions to
letters and photography, giving little thought to
Calc and Skinny, but his marks dropped very little.
First Class year he became one of the boys— bilging
an exam every now and then, but he couldn't hit
a bush.
Ole remained a true Red Mike until deep into
Youngster year, and after one jump into the realm
of our alluring hops, he swore to be a Red Mike for-
ever. Later, however, he was again tempted,
with better results.
Swede went out for basketball every year, but got
no further than the training table, for they need
but five men on the team.
He has a way of making good, so we shall know
that our best wishes for his success as an officer will
be realized.
C. P. 0.;
d-etball Squad (J, 1):
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One Stripe.
Willis Newman Rogers
Orlando, Florida
"Buck"
A MAN.? Yes. A gentleman? Yes. A good
scout.? Yea, bo! We hope to tell you. Our
knock 'em cold boy comes from Florida, and perhaps
this is one of the reasons why we find the Newport
girls there in the winter.
. After giving the Navy a two-year tryout Buck
decided it was the place for him, took the entrance
exams, and landed here just in time to Nvelcome the
Upper Classes back from Sep leave. Owing to a late
start and an aversion to telling the Profs all he knew,
he began his Academic career in the basement —
scholastically as well as literally. But you can't
keep a good man down, and so it has been with Buck.
Of all the Red Mikes who conscientiously avoided
the gym on Saturday nights, this man wins the cast
steel dancing pumps. But time works wonders.
If you want a friend who is with you to the last
gun, from parading the streets of New York to giv-
ing you his last nickel, ask Molly about the man who
took care of him for two years— Buck Rogers.
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James Simpson MacKinnon
Juneau, Alaska
"Mack"
MACK started his Naval career by being the first
entry in '21. Much to the glee of '18 they
found he came from Alaska where in the winter it is
much too cold to fish. When later he was shanghaied
to the Barracks that Eskimo sang concerning
"Kahlah Klah." The "Bewitching Igloo Lass," ren-
dered in choicest original Indian would invariably
let him carry on. On the strength of this classic he
was bidden to grace the choir.
A Northern blue-eyed twinkle and a natural
friendliness of nature made a host of friends for the
blonde Norseman which resulted in his election as
Class President, and well has he steered us through
the vicissitudes of varied admmistrations.
After his unfortunate effort on Youngster leave to
drag two different girls to two different dances in
two different parts of town at one and the same time,
one would think that even this trail-hardened
"sourdough" would balk at the femmes. But ask
our Simpson about that cigarette case he left in
Boston on First Class cruise, and about the time he
gave a learned discourse on Alaska to a Sunday
school.
"Sir the Regiment is Formed."
Football Numerals {4);
Class President {4, 3, 1);
Three Stripes;
Chairman Honor Committee;
Chairman Ring Committee.
Oliver Dyer Colvin, Jr.
Seattle, Washington
"Collie" "Savvy" "O.D., Jr." "Officer of the Day"
MORT says that Ollie looks like he was saying,
"What! only a 3.8.? Why I'm Colvin!" every
time he went to class. And Mort ought to know.
Colvin and Mack started in together when they
were humble Plebes — or as humble as they considered
necessary — and together they have been ever since.
"Colvin and MacKinnon" sounds as familiar as
"Johnson and Ainsmith " used to sound to Washing-
ton fans.
Ollie claims that the state of Washington is the
garden spot of the world and if the number that
tried for ships at Puget Sound is any mdication the
boy may be right. When it comes to snaking he is
the past master of that art (or science). Treat them
as if they were dust seemed to be the thing until just
after the Army game.
He rates his title of Yard Engineer and his choice
in general is fine when it comes to femmes, chow,
shows, or reading matter. Particularly shows and
reading matter. Ask the postmaster — he knows lots
of things if he'd only tell.
Ollie talks Dago, Russian and Italian but when he
can't talk with his hands he turns on the English
and then — stand by for a run. Here's luck, Ollie,
just carry on.
Regimental Four Stripes;
Star (4, 3);
Log Staff (3);
Choir (4);
Masqueraders (/).
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Mortimer Edgerton Serat, Jr.
Lincoln, Nebraska
"Mort" "Valeska"
THE first thing that strikes you when you meet
Valeska is a contagious laugh and an always
evident smile. What matter it that there is nothing
to smile about; Mort finds something pleasant in the
most hopeless of situations.
As the result of an Executive Department spree,
Mortimer was advanced from the command of the
First Battalion to the command of the Regiment.
In both capacities he did his work well and may well
be satisfied. Also, Valeska is savvy — quite so — and
used it to good advantage when his desire to do so
prompted him. This he not always did because
when it comes to ambition he resembles very much
a person whose only desire in life is to find a place
where he can sleep forever and have someone feed
him when he is hungry and too tired to move him-
self. His eternal excuse is "Aw, I'm going up and
caulk."
But in spite of his idiosyncrasies, Valeska is human.
We'll never forget the time we met him in NewYork
the night of the Army game dizzily trying to con-
vince Carl that they should go home to the hotel.
"Let's go home."
Lucky Bag Staff;
Honor Committee {3);
Five Stripes;
Masqueraders (4);
Star (4, 3).
Frank Charles McClure
St. Louis, Missouri
"Mac" "Whitey" "Fancy"
SINCE the day Mac entered the Academy he has
been full of pep, fun, and good sportsmanship.
The thing that impresses you first and last about
Mac is that he is a mighty good, clean sport. He
will take a chance on anything and usually wins,
but he is not in the least dejected if he loses.
Although Mac is not an "American" athlete, he
is captain of the sub squad and has been engaged in
almost all kinds of non-athletic activities, including
the Lucky Bag. Mac has always been a ring leader of
the Red Mikes, and with one or two very sad ex-
ceptions the most tempting descriptions of would-be
blind drags have failed to lure him from his course.
But in spite of this we have inside dope that out in
St. Louis, his own city of breweries and pretzel
factories, our Mac was violently dethroned by a
fair little lady, and accordingly will use his unin-
terrupted sub squad lessons in a last exhibition of
swimming off the sea wall in June with the rest of
the future Benedicts.
As classmates, we know that in this man of little
boning and much savviness, we have a comrade and
friend to be proud of.
Lucky Bag Staff;
Honor Committee (3);
Star (4, 3);
Tzvo Stripes;
Class Supper Committee;
German Committee.
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Guy Chadwick
Old Lyme, Connecticut
''Chad"
THOSE weeks spent with '18 were full of strange
experiences for he was a savvy Plebe and kept
old seventh's non-reg band of file closers on the
guess.
Guy shined brightly as a model in Professor
Bell's daily dancing deliriums. Coupled with Russ
Talbot he ranked with the most accomplished dis-
ciples of the Terpsichorean art.
Like a true sport Chadwick picked his sport and
did his best at it in consistent effort. He cham-
pioned the oar and liked a seat in a shell above drags
or fruit sundaes.
Chad's daring spirit made him jump ship to get
among the bright lights of Yorktown's great white
way. He called his excursions cross-country walks
but there is some doubt whether somebody's pies
or somebody's face was at the root of the matter.
His memory for names is confined to hit and miss
letters. He can give you graphic ideas of the inci-
sive deduction required to find a girl whose name
holds an m, s and /. Rotten luck, she had a date
after it took him a week to figure out her name and
address.
"Aw, I say, Fve got to walk extra duty. That C.
P. 0. went and put me down for being late to forma-
tion."
Buzzard;
Choir {4, 3, 1);
Glee Club {4, 3);
Crezv Squad (4, 3).
Richard F. Cross, Jr.
Wilmington, Delaware
"Madame" ''Dick" "Red"
WI 1 H his big blue eyes and bewitching curl,
Madame cuts quite a path among the fair sex.
Unfortunately he lives only for the "little girls at
home." Yes, Dick is already very much married
and his daily letter is the envy of many.
In duty, as in love, Madame is conscientious, which
fact was evidenced by his rapid promotion. Parlor
activities or "Thipping Thider" at Shanley's never
had a grip on Dick, but, that cruise in New York
gave him plenty of opportunity to see the "wife."
Academic work has been plain sailing for Dick and
his practical knowledge in Steam has helped many
over the rough spots. Madame has great persua-
sive powers, ask any Second Classman, he has a way
of convincing you that you are wrong that doesn't
leave any sour thoughts when he reports all lates.
To us Dick is a man. One of the kind who are a
great help to those in trouble. Wherever he goes
his messmates will find him an efficient officer and
a pal.
Buzzard;
Chief Petty Officer;
One Stripe.
Frederick Donald Kime
Kane, Pennsylvania
" Omar'''
TO really appreciate Omar's point of view you
should see, beg pardon, you should hear him
about four minutes after reveille. Omar doesn't
talk fast, but the original Khayyam doesn't have a
thing on this son of Pennsylvania when it comes to
getting the maximum meaning per mouthful.
However, everyone likes Kime. He's easy-going
almost to the point of a vice, and he packs a ready
smile, never fails to impress one with its sincerity
and friendliness. Omar has a good hne and, al-
though he's a confirmed Red Mike, he claims that he
can tell the boys a few things about the femmes.
A character sketch of Kime would be inexcusably
incomplete if it failed to mention his unusual ability
for learning and rendering Kipling and Service, and
the ardent and devoted way in which he defends the
now famous little town that sent him here.
"Yes, boys, Kane is the most beautiful, wonderful.
progressive little town in the East!"
Buzzard;
Sub Squad (4, 3,1).
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Theodore O'Hara Molloy
Yuma, Arizona
"Mickey" "Molly" "Irish"
HAT'S in a name.? Some are born great,
others have greatness thrust upon them, and
others claim it by right of eccentricity. If one is an
Irishman by pedigree and carries the map on his
face, let him be known to posterity as the Mick. To
the untutored, Arizona is the land of deserts, cactus,
and the prairie dog, but Molloy claims that it has its
redeeming features.
Mick had the misfortune to be relegated to the
Barracks Plebe year and managed to completely
efface himself until First Class year when he emerged
as a P. O. with the implied distinction attached
thereto.
Due either to innate simplicity of character,
youth, or lack of experience and association Mick
received his diploma without a complete education.
Women have remained to him a complete enigma
from the time of entering until the time of leaving
these lovelorn walls. He has the advantage of going
forth, however, with the world before him, which is
more than can be said for the many less fortunate
who are sophisticated.
Hard work and the steadiness of purpose which
characterized Molloy's stay at the Academy took
him through the mill quietly and smoothly.
Buzzard.
Leonard LeBaron Lyons, Jr.
Mobile, Alabama
"Barry" "Count" " LeB"
THE light that Hes in woman's eyes.
Has been my heart's undoing."
Barry didn't write those hnes but he surely has
lived them. Browning's poor duchess who loved all
that she looked upon and whose looks went every-
where, didn't have a thing on "Eaglebeak." He is
so susceptible to the charms of Southern girls that
he has nearly worn out the Western Union wiring
compliments and notices to three of the four in-
vited to the hop, that he is sick. He bought so many
class pins that he got them for half price, and he
himself says that he has ordered three miniatures.
If he ever gets married he'll have to elope and wire
regrets to the rest of his fiancees after it's over.
Barry has a "Mobile" nose, an "I'm from Ala-
bama" expression, a globe-trotter attitude, and
the manners of a Chesterfield. And you'd never
guess it, but he's a little bit conceited.' He doesn't
tell anybody, but he really thinks he's pretty good
and he is.
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Ralph Orsen Myers
St. Petersburg, Florida
"R. 0." "Harvard" "Reserve Officer" "Ralph"
ANY man who goes on duty every single holiday
l\. Plebe year e.xcites our pity. And any man who
fusses every single Saturday Youngster year excites
our envy or sympathy, according to our disposi-
tion. Despite the fact that the same unappeasable
fate which put him on duty Christmas Day two
years in succession usually arranges anything from
a train wreck to a spell of flu to prevent the fair
draggee from arriving, you will always find Ralph
at the hop.
His activities are all confined to the gym, when not
on the dance floor. His idle moments are spent in
the fencing loft practising the parries and lunges.
Ralph has no little skill with the foil and sabre.
R. O. is a worker as well as a snake. He believes
in making every minute count and is one of the few
of that belief who put it into practise. Determin-
ation and persistence are his strong points, and with
these two helpers he always gets there. Ralph is
quiet, with a sense of humor that is not boisterous,
and a seriousness that is not oppressive. He can
take whatever comes without a grumble; he can see
the product of hard work swept away, and go right
to work again. Ralph has a good mind and he will
make up the diff"erence between "good" and "bril-
liant" by hard work.
Myers has the confidence and friendship of every
man who has come in contact with him.
Buzzard;
Fencing Squad (7).
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Carlton Shugg
Needham, Massachusetts
''Carl"
NO, the picture on exhibition here isn't an
example of modern art entitled "Prize-
fighter in Midshipman's Full Dress" — it's Shugg.
He wears a seven and five-eighths cap, but you
couldn't get all the brains he carries under any-
thing less. Doesn't look savvy, does he, but really
a Prof treed him with a 3.0 once and the Academic
building shuddered.
Take another look at that photograph. White
tried to earn his thirty-five dollars, but even Michael
Angelo couldn't have disguised that look of cold
disdain. You could tell a mile off that he had no
thought for the lighter things of life, couldn't you.?
Well, pass over the chips, you lose, because you
have never made a liberty with Carl.
Those of the Florida gang will long remember his
midnight cruise on the berth deck. He took a
departure from the midshipmen's compartment and
ran for about twenty minutes by dead reckoning.
A Marc St. Hilaire on the scuttle butt showed him
to be about eight frames from his calculated posi-
tion, so he hove to in a cot until he could get an 8
a. m. sight.
No man in the class could work harder when it was
time for work, or play harder when it was time tor
play. He is a rare mixture of brains, horse-sense,
and good fellowship.
Star (4, 3,1);
four Stripes.
Morgie" "Savvy"
MORGAN knew more about the Service when he
came in than most of us do now. If you
don't believe it get him started talking about his
Lieut. Com. friends or how he used to cox a tug from
Norfolk to Old Point when he could only reach the
bottom of the wheel. He came in here as a war baby.
His white works were his first. The boy could play
tennis though. He and Mclver started by cleaning
up the Academy in doubles and they've been at it
ever since. First Class year he started wrestling and
what he showed in the one match he was in proved
the Navy missed a good grappler by his failure to go
out sooner.
On account of being a Navy Junior, Morgan has
to smoke a good deal and any way he has a natural
hankering that way. It's not so much the amount
he drags as the way he does it. How he managed to
lead his class is beyond the scope of this work but it
seemed to come easy because he found time to pull
part of the Batt sat while he did it.
Four Stripes;
Star (4, 3, 1);
Tennis Team TNT;
Academy Doubles Championship (3);
Class Tennis Champion (4);
Wrestling Squad (/).
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John Davitt Corrigan
Clymer, Pennsylvania
''Szcede" ''John D." "Jack"
WHAT'S your name, Mister?"
"Corrigan, sir."
"Where you from?"
"Corrigan, sir."
"Aw! where you from.?"
"Clymer, sir, Pennsylvania, sir."
"I thought so; shine your shoes, you big Swede."
Just why John D. never went out for football is
still an unsolved mystery, for no one ever enjoyed
a rough-house more than this wild-eyed Sinn
Feiner. Being one of those people who can start
a scrap without a quarrel, he is surely a qualified
lacrosse player.
His reputation as an English or Dago Savoir was
slightly undermined by the respective Acadeniic
Departments. Frequently they kept him guessing
as to whether his monthly mark would be in red or
blue.
Up until the First Class cruise, Swede was listed
among the Red Mikes. But that cruise on the
Oklahoma, the tea-fights in Norfolk, and "Another
Good Man Gone Wrong."
Aside from being a founder of the "Horizontal
Club," John D. has done little but live up to the
principles promulgated by that worthy organiza-
tion. We hope, however, to live long enough to
see him use some of that energy we know he pos-
sesses.
Buzzard;
Lacrosse Numerals (3);
Lacrosse Squad.
Ramsom Kirby Davis
Gainesville, Florida
"Dave"
WHEN Dave embarked on his seagoing career
he brought with him all the reticent, peaceful,
and easy-going mannerisms so common among the
soft evening breezes and nodding palms of sunny
Florida. These qualities were great assets during
Plebe year and he made it easily and smoothly with
few pap sheets and little extra duty.
After English was buried Youngster year, the rest
was fruit for him. Math or Mechanics seemed to
emanate from his fertile brain as do the lightning
results of a slide rule under deft fingers. It was of no
wonder that the end of the year saw him perched
among the satellites.
It took a three months' summer cruise in Brooklyn
Navy Yard and the Great White Way to animate
Dave's dormant genius as a fusser and an adept
pupil of the shimmie. First Class year saw his
smiling countenance at nearly every hop, ever
striving to increase his knowledge of the femmes.
May it be said that even here his cool calculating
brain did not desert him, he fell for none, neither
did he dream.
Broad-minded, unselfish, never taking advantage
of a less savvy classmate, Dave will find a welcome
where'er he goes.
One Stripe;
Star {3).
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Thomas Lippitt Wattles
Alexandria, Virginia
"Tom" " Tommie" "Waffles"
TOMMIE is an F. F. V. (though he never admits
it) from the quaint little burg of Alexandria,
where everything is done according to Hoyle.
The ladies say he has "adorable" eyes, which is
true. They also say he can dance — which is even
more true. He has a suave line, a knack of handling
the teacup, and a persistent love of his job. He in-
tends to stick with the Navy for life because, really,
his blues do show off his looks to good advantage.
He looks at the bright side of everything — is full of
Navy pep as any man in the place, yells himself
hoarse at every game and practice, dances himself
sick at every hop, and spends himself broke on every
liberty. He fusses the women wherever they are
found, and will even take a chance on dragging your
brick rather than spend the evening at the movies.
The Academics have caused him no worry. He bones
with the same enthusiasm that marks everything he
does. Thus, he steers clear of the rocks, not by work-
ing himself sick, but by boning when it's time to
bone and playing when it's time to play.
Waffles has an easy temper. But how he has
steered clear of Fats through three long years of this
environment is beyond us.
We expect big things of you, 1 oininic.
Buzzard;
Soccer Squad (3).
Rodger Whitten Simpson
Corvallis, Oregon
"Sim" "Snup"
TUCHINVAR had nothing on him.
-'--' Out of the West, so the story goes, rode young
Simpson, Navy bound, and it came to pass that he
played football and dragged femmes, between
which two activities his temperament so ranged
that there was no fury like his aroused over a pig-
skin, nor disposition so meek under a woman's
smile.
Simp was a ranking member of the Hustlers, and
the Army on Nov. 29, 1919 felt their efforts, for it
is the Hustlers that make a real first team. He
stayed unsat in grease during most of First Class
year due to his persistent efforts to get in the lime-
light and appear non-reg.
A shimmy hound of no mean ability, we find Simp
out amongst them at the week-end festivities, and
although being one who would call himself Red
Mike, he had the appellation of snake thrust upon
him by earning it.
A good nature, a ready smile and big heart are
Simp's outstanding virtues.
Buzzard;
Football Squad (4, 3, 1);
Choir (4,3, 1):
Glee Club (4).
Howard Clark
White Plains, New York
"Howie"
SINCE the days of Brown, Dalton, Carey and
others, few among the pampered pets have risen
to the heights of fame attained by this graceful
cherub from White Plains. Wearer of three N-stars,
four stripes, and leader in almost every activity, he
has been in the calcium glare from the first.
Hippo's rhetorical abilities were brought to our
attention after ^'oungster leave when the news
reached us from White Plains that the local high
school had been thrilled by his silver-tongued oratory
and wild profanity.
Hard luck and injuries kept Howie off the gridiron
and diamond most of Plebe year, but Youngster
year he came into his own and was one of the first to
tack a star up over his N. And who will ever forget
the fall of '19, when, "His Immensity" at the wheel,
the Navy Juggernaut plowed rough-shod over the
Gray.'' Then, as a fitting chmax, he closed his
career in a blaze of glory on that memorable day in
May when he "Babe-Ruthed" Army to a stinging
defeat with two circuit clouts.
No girls, he hasn't found one yet to balance the
other end of the breakfast table, but the old Tenth
knows that when he does trip, his whole mass of two
hundred odd — Oh, very odd — pounds is coming
down with an awful thud.
Four Stripes;
Baseball Squad (4);
Baseball N-Star {3, 1);
Football Squad (J);
Football N-Star (/);
Class Honor Committee (4, 3).
Sydney Serrill Bunting
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
"Syd" "Bage" "Steamship" "Buntin' " "Sunshine"
IN THE first place he spells it Sydney, and his
accent would do the most blase Reginal credit.
Those rosy, chubby cheeks have attracted the at-
tention of more than one girl, and given him the
name of Baby Bunting.
Syd is fond of jokes and he always announces them
with a husky guffaw — but, when he has finished, one
generally fails to see the point. Baby has his ups
and downs in love and his spirits vary from the
joys of a seventh heaven to despondency at abso-
lute zero.
He is a hard worker and is usually successful in
most things he tries. As manager of the baseball
team he has worked from the inside, having had
two years' experience as a member of the squad, and
thus was particularly well-fitted for the job.
Here's luck to you Syd! We know you will hold
down your future jobs in just as capable a manner.
Basketball Numerals (4);
Baseball Squad {4);
Baseball Numerals {3);
Baseball Assistant Manager (3);
Baseball Manager (/);
Otie Stripe;
T:co Stripes.
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CoFFEYVILLE, KaNSAS
"Ed" "Tommy" "Fat"
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AA "No, Sir."
"What's your low mark?"
"3.39, sir."
So behold the quiet but not timid satellite whose
favorite saying was " never on the weak squad " and
who believed that "if you don't like beans and a
dollar a month then get out of the Navy."
It must have been during one of those Kansas
Augusts when the call of the sea first reached Ed,
which proves that even droughts have their ad-
vantages.
At any old time in the future when you happen to
meet Ed, be it at Lands End or the Cape of Good
Hope, you can always count on that big grin and,
"Howdy, old top, where you been and what you
doing?" It was ever thus with the savoir and those
friends gained at his alma mater will only be ex-
ceeded by those made in the Service.
Two Stripes;
Star {3);
Swimming Squad (/);
SNT.
Edward Everett Haase
St. Louis, Missouri
"Doc" "Eddie"
A GROWING boy must eat" says the old
adage. To those of us who know this yellow-
headed giant, outtopped by a head, his belligerent
assertion, "Well I am only seventeen" sounded
fishy until we saw his labors at the table.
But 'tis rumored that now he can even drag and
subsist on a Carvel meal. No, you are wrong; love
has nothing to do with it. He serenely drags them
all, sips leisurely of the nectar of passing bliss and
promptly forgets all about them.
But Eddie didn't acquire that twisted grin and lose
half that tooth in the dangerous game of snaking.
For two years from the second team he waded into
Dobie's chosen ones and fought as only his youthful
enthusiasm and determination can make a man
fight. He had been warming up for his fling against
the Army when the whistle let loose that howling
mob.
Doc will fight for a friend at the drop of the hat,
and is a man whose friendship is to be desired. In that
wooden-looking gonk is a brain that has pulled many
a man sat and prevented the increase of the civilian
population.
FootbaH (3, 1);
Football Numerals;
One Stripe;
Class Lacrosse (7).
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Max Irvin Black
Mitchell, South Dakota
" Alax" " Sennetl"
THE way to a man's heart is tlirough his
stomach. The best way to know a man is to be
his messmate. That is the way we Icnow Max
Black.
"Sennett, how about dragging for me Easter .?"
"Man, I'd die first."
This is typical of Max. He has a clean record —
three years at the Naval Academy and never once
on the dance floor except with Prof Bell. Don't
imagine though that he is no judge of the contrary
sex, the Mack Sennett girls he picks are never
equalled at the hops.
Most men who never drag do not know what to do
with all their spare time. Max is not so afflicted.
He has done more to provide amusement for the
regiment than any other man in the Academy.
Known to everyone as the movie man, he has by
his efforts established a weekly movie show which
would be hard to equal. As an electrical man he has
been indispensable to the Masqueraders. All the
lightmg and electrical effects have been his creations.
His electrical signs need no mention. The pre-
cedent he has established will keep his successors
busy.
Buzzard;
Masqueraders (4, 3, 1);
Musical Club (4, 3, 1);
Sub Squad (3, 1);
Manager Movies (i, 1).
William}Pitt Kellogg
Topeka, Kansas
"Bill" "Pitt" "Gran' pa" "Kell"
WILLIAM Pitt Kellogg is the original self-made
little man with the big ideas, the personifica-
tion of the comedy, a country politician.
Pitt should have gone into commercial life because
there is nothing which he takes more delight in than
mapping out a selling campaign for some article
which he has acquired somewhere in his varied
travels.
Youngster year he consistently tried every known
remedy for those vanishing hairs and it seems that
he has been successful as the backward march of his
ivory forehead has halted these last few months.
He claims no connection with the man of corn
flake fame except a hearty appetite for his wares, be-
cause there is nothing which he gets more pleasure
in doing, outside of fussing, than eating.
During the early part of First Class year he consis-
tently drank half the swimming pool each week try-
ing to pull off the sub squad. At last he decided
that he couldn't drink it dry and walk across so he
tried swimming and eventually got off. Since then
whenever he cannot be found in Smoke Hall you can
bet that he is out in town with some femme.
One Stripe;
Sub Squad (1).
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Brian Boiroihme Kane
Beverly, New Jersey
"Bee-Bee" "Shanty" " Borlu" " Borummy"
BRIAN hails from New Jersey. He first came to
Crabtown as a "war baby" in the middle of
Plebe summer, but just as he was learning the way
around Bancroft Hall and preparing for the returns
of the multitude, he found himself among those
exiled to the Barracks across College Creek.
Bee-Bee has two specialties, eating and fussing.
It is hard to tell which he would rather do, but he
has greater opportunities for eating as long as he
is a midshipman. In the mess hall the well-known
"t'ain't no mo' " is the only thing that can stop
him, and outside the mess hall, well, no unguarded
supplies are safe.
And as for fussing — he first demonstrated his
abilities as a snake Christmas Week of Plebe
year and again in June Week. Youngster year he
never missed a hop and First Class year he left the
stag line to its fate — and dragged a femme of his own
every week.
Brian is also an athlete. He has been on the track
team ever since Plebe year and you can see him out
on Farragut Field any spring afternoon doing the
hurdles. Outside of track season you will probably
find him taking a work-out in the gym on the flying
rings.
"Say, Bix, how about going down to the store and
getting me something to eat.?"
Track Team {4, 3, 1); Numerals;
Gym Squad (i, 1);
Glee Club (5, 1);
Choir {4, 3, 1);
Buzzard.
Thomas John Ryan, Jr.
New Orleans, Louisiana
"T. J." "Paddy" "Tommy"
AS SURE as the angle of incidence equals the
l\. angle of reflection, does Tommy's radiant facial
contortion without end reflect the sunshine of the
Southland. That same cheery, if somewhat
vacuous, grin which won him fame Plebe year, has
stood him in good stead durmg his complete con-
quest of the fair sex. Early in those attacks of his
upon the unresisting wimmin. Tommy often
alternately blessed and wished them elsewhere, but
since he has found his niche in the land of jazz, all
has been well.
Aspiring to the Apollo-like setting-off afforded by
those one-piece bathing suits, he started early as a
super-sub and First Class year became manager of
the swimming team. He also joined that jolly gang
of ruflp-nex who tri-weekly answered the official call
"There will be water-polo practice in the tank this
afternoon."
Ryan spent the first part of First Class year won-
dering if he could pass the February eye-test in sick
bay, and the last half (even as you and I) in solemn
anticipation of clutching that precious sheepskin,
donning his shoulder marks, and then — Fleet ho!
and the long, long cruise.
"Say, Al, what is a skirmish line, anyway.?"
Buzzard;
Log {4, 3, 1);
Swimming Squad {4, 3);
Water-Polo (1);
Manager of Swimming and Water-Polo.
HERE is a man not so widely known — but a man
whom few of us are able to appreciate. Be-
hind a solemn face is concealed a mentality the work-
ing of which is weird and strange.
The theory that all star men retain the satellite
only by means of the reflection from the past year was
definitely disproved by Arkush when Youngster
year, he discarded the stars only to have them
thrust upon him again First Class year.
No mere trifles does his mind entertain. When you
see a studious look come over that face and see him
grab for a pencil and paper, you may know that he
has an idea that will probably turn out a successor
to his navigational slide rule or his calorimetric reg-
ulator tor Bancroft Hall showers.
Intimates, however, declare that Arkush is swear-
ing off the serious life — thinking of dragging to the
hops and of becoming a real social liar like the rest of
us. He would probably play the game successfully
too. Arkush is hard to beat at most any game. He is
quite an expert at handball; it is a difficult job to
put his shoulders on the mat; and at checkers, he
knows no peer. In fact, he is a stern man to oppose
Paul Rowe Coloney
Bradentown, Florida
"Colly" "Paulus"
IT IS hard to say what enchantment in Navy life
enticed Coloney to leave the orange groves of
Sunny Florida to enter the Navy; in fact, he himself
IS unable to give a satisfactory explanation, es-
pecially when it rains, as it incessantly is wont to do
in Crabtown.
He takes life rather seriously and gets after things
with a persistence that brings results. If you want
to start an argument on any subject known to man,
just look him up. It's hard to find him rhino and he
is oft to be seen ambling along oblivious to the out-
side world engrossed in some weighty problem.
Smoke Hall, the Cosmo, and the Red Book hold no
attractions for him. However, he frequently bones
the Photoplay Magazine. It's a safe bet that Paul
can be found most any Saturday night in the audi-
torium of Mahan Hall, and it's hard to find a
pampered pet who can hand you a better line on
"Who's Who and Why" in the movies.
"Say, if we were only down in Florida now."
Blizzard;
Clean Sleeve.
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Buzzard;
JVrestling
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Albert George Cook, Jr.
Monroe, Louisiana
"A. G." "Cookie" "Little Albert"
THOUGH A. G. may not have the reddest hair,
we must admit he is the owner of one of the
readiest smiles around Bancroft Hall. He hails from
the "best state in the Union," and is ever ready to
prove it. Whether all his dope is true, we do not
know, but that he has a good line was evidenced
once in his English recitation Youngster year when
he misunderstood his assigned topic, filled a black-
board on a subject not in the lesson and got away
with it.
However, Cook uses his head for some other things
besides keeping his ears apart. It is even rumored
that he has turned his massive intellect to inventing
and some day we may hear of him as the Westing-
house of the Navy.
Just what variety of snake "Sweet Cookie" belongs
to is not easy to say, but we do not think it would be
improper to call him a king-snake. It is claimed that
during his summer cruise in the Brooklyn Navy
Yard his snaky inclination reached a maximum, but
judging from his record at the Academy it is difficult
to believe. A. G. dallies with them all without fear
or favor, but some of his friends fear he left his
heart with some fair 4.0 down in Louisiana.
Good luck to you, A. G.
Buzzard;
Track Numerals (3);
Track-N (/).
Warren Fisher Taylor
Monroe, Louisiana
"Mike" " Jo-Jo" "Late Blast"
WHENEVER you hear anyone holding forth
on the advantages of the far South and
Louisiana in particular you may be sure that Mike
is around. His standing in Steam is not exactly at
the top but we stand ready to bet our "fussing"
suit of service that he can detect a tendency where
boiler experts would declare none existed. His love
for Lady Nicotine is only exceeded by his love for
argument, and when he can get both of them at the
same time he fairly radiates happiness.
Jo- Jo is adverse to athletics because they interfere
with his smoking. He keeps in pretty good trim,
however, going to formation, and he holds the
Academy championship for late blast dodgmg.
He swears that he is a Red Mike but there are
thirty-nine men who were on the North D who will
tell you quite a different tale, and anybody who
saw him the night of the Game would be inclined to
believe the thirty-nine.
Taylor claims that he is wooden, but those who
know him, claim that it is his natural love for argu-
ments that causes him to think more of proving the
book wrong than of making a thirty in class.
Buzzard;
Rifle Squad [4);
Expert Rifleman.
Louis A. Benoist
New Orleans, Louisiana
" Bennie" "Bobs"
WITH a career which includes everything from
riding a bicycle in the Carvel Hall grill to
dragging to a hop sans socks, Louis XVH, Sultan of
the Third Floor Back, has found his three years
well occupied and delightfully free from ennui. Lou
has rated First Class consistently since he first
crossed these portals, although his wings have been
clipped several times.
Dobie took our Lou into his fold Plebe year and
after subbing for Wookie as a Youngster, closed his
career in a blaze of glory by playing All-American
football against the Army. Bobbsy also wrestles a
nasty muscle and is grace personified in the gym.
Prosperity and popularity have made Lou speak
only the more depreciatingly of his achievements
while always ready to give the rest of the boys a
boost. Life ought to take on a brighter aspect on the
Asiatic station when Lou gets there. Brilliant, when
he so wills, there should be few stops in Bobbsy's
progress up the ladder.
"How ye looking tonight, Al.?"
"Hey, Malvern, come over here, I just heard a
good one."
Two Stripes;
N-Siar (7), Football Numerals (i) •
Lacrosse Squad (i);
Wrestling Squad {4,1);
Gym Squad (3);
Hop Committee (1).
Frank Malvern McLaury
York, Pennsylvania
"Mac" "Red" "Malvern"
OH! who's that great big red headed man.?"
"Isn't he wonderful?" "He looks just as if
he were carved from MARBLE." There you have
our Red, the proud possessor of the reddest hair and
bow-dest legs in the class. Really, you can't blame
the femmes for falling for him.
Red's claim to the hall of fame is not limited to his
auburn locks alone. Ever since he was first discov-
ered on the premises. Red's existence has been noted
as one nonchalant and care free. His first year he
spent at the barracks with the traditionally famous
Duke Guiler, out of reach of the disciplinary depart-
ment. The second year he was too quick on his
feet for them, and his third year. Red was too deft
of finger to allow his name to be besmirched by
ornamenting the daily pap sheet.
Due to pure hard luck Red did not make his letter
in basketball but not to be downed he made his
N-Star when the Army was snowed under in June.
Buzzard;
Baseball Squad (4);
Baseball Numerals (3);
Basketball Squad (J, 1);
Hop Committee;
Log Staff (3, 1);
Baseball N-Star (/);
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Charles Delorma Wheelock
Riverside, California
"C. Dy" "Reverend Hicks"
THIS long, slow savoir claims that southern
California is the garden spot of the world and
he will quote yards of statistics to prove it to you
if you only let him. Even at that he has all the New
England ear-marks — a conscience and a star — and
Tanages to conceal his horne country till some bird
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starts knocking the West Coast. Then stand fror
Plebe year he turned his hair grey trying to keep
Mick Carney from breaking up the furniture with
Zotti — he has hard work keeping any h'air at all,
now. Then he blossomed out as fusser on the cruise
and borrowed all the white service on the Maine to
wear on wild parties while the rest of the fellows
paid a quarter a bottle for pop at Yorktown. These
left their mark — he doesn't drag much but every-
body thinks he's a snake from the way he acts when
he does drag. Olin and Johnny Pixton try to keep
him satisfied with the movies but every once in a
while he harks back to the wild parties he and the
Rev. Hicks used to have upon the North Shore and
then the Western Union makes some more.
If he doesn't pick the Construction Corps some
skipper is due a thorough officer and some gang a
mighty considerate shipmate.
Expert Rifleman;
Star (3);
Co7npany C. P. 0.
William Andrew Gorry
southington, connecticut
"Hod"
HOD is to the manner born a Red Mike. A girl
to him is a thing that must be closely watched
and not allowed to come within hailing range. He
has not voluntarily whiffed any feminine foo foo
since entering the Navy. As he is possessed of a
Venus-like form and a sweet angelic face this has
always puzzled the rest of us. At the old timers'
reunions, however. Hod has shone. His timely
remark to the hostess at the Supe's reception de-
serves to be written into history. Perhaps it will.
Who knows.''
When Bill roomed in the old second wing he had
quite a reputation for being an embryo Bolshevik
and often was his grease mark written in vermillion.
But now — oh shades of Tecumseh! How he has
changed! He is regulation even unto the letter of
the law. Lost is the training Red gave him. He
graces the staff with the best of them and never
walks extra duty.
Plebe year he tried to bone a grease with the re-
cording angel by attending church twice on Sundays.
He was ranking member of the Red Mike Trium-
virate but when Tex and Butler fell by the way he
remained the last of the species.
Battalion C. P. 0.;
Class Lacrosse;
Class Football.
William Williams Juvenal
NoRWALK, Connecticut
"JVillie" "Bill"
WHILE the woodcraft of his boyhood days was
still fresh on his youthful mind, our little
Willie gave up his job as coach of the Norwalk rifle
team and captain of the home guards. His native
heath knew him no more for Willie was sure his
talents rather better fitted him to follow those who
"went down in ships to the sea."
Bill's strong affinity for things mechanical has
marked him from the beginning of his Academic
career. The products of his epicyclic brain throbs
have embraced everything from mechanical tend-
ency mdicators and automatic window closers to
pantograph arrangements for enlarging silhouettes
of ships. His mechanical turn of mind has been a
great aid to those of us who were fortunate enough
to live near him Plebe year. Before Steam periods
his room was often times the rendezvous of many
wooden men.
In athletics Bill is noticeably among those absent
— except in ballroom athletics. He is a profound
and venomous viper, for he always finds the greatest
pleasure in company with the femmes. There has
been scarcely a hop liberty list since the first of
Youngster year which has not been graced by his
initials W. W. J. (E).
Buzzard.
Allen Blow Cook
Norfolk, Virginia
'Allen" "Allen Blow" "Abie" "Ethel''
WHEN an innocent young man with long hair
and a passion for poetry came wandering into
the Academy one June day, some people threw up
their hands in holy horror. Many of us wondered
and we are still wondering. Not at our first im-
pression but at Ethel as he now stands.
As a social lion he stands alone and no one can
rustle the scales in a way to worry his supremacy-
However, all of his efforts have not been along the
social line.
He has been one of the mainstays of the Masquer-
aders and as an old gentleman he is a huge success.
Perhaps it is his wide experience which enables him
to make his parts so realistic. Or it may be the
literature he has read. At any rate he is good and
deserves plenty of credit for his hard work.
First Class year he annexed a bicycle and took
Sunday afternoon trips to some distant point in the
country when he wasn't tied down to a dainty
femme. Many a pleasant afternoon has he spent
playing tag in the Supe's garden and he is the idol
of the youngsters around the yard.
Velvet Joe says that a man who takes kindly to
kids and dogs can't go wrong, so place your bets on
Allen.
Buzzard;
Masqueraders {4, 3, 1);
President Masqueraders (1);
Gold Masqued N .
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Edwin Wright Schell
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
"Armor Piercing" " Eppie" "Eddie"
EPPIE came to the Navy as soon as he could
muster sixteen years, but made a large bump
on the horizon for his tender years. He was in the
Plebe summer boxing finals and was eliminated only
after an extra round. Moreover, he battered his
way to a place m the semi-finals in both his Plebe
and Youngster years. Eppie is a fighter who sticks
to his ideas and ideals with a bulldog tenacity akin
to stubbornness.
It is impossible for a man with Eppie's high spirits
and gentlemanly mannerisms not to fall in love
occasionally- All of Youngster year his heart was
sewed up in the National Park Seminary and he
changed his fields of operations only because the
object of his attentions went away. He was actually
a Red Mike until the next Sep leave.
He likes a laugh as much as any, but never spread
so hearty a one as when he manhandled the bass
drum for the Utah's infantry squad.
Eppie is a man's man and we hope to hear great
things of him.
Expert Rifieman;
Buzzard;
Captain Boxing Team [1);
BNT;
Middletceight Boxing Champion |7).
Forrest Hampton Wells
BooNviLLE, Indiana
"Simple" "Farmer"
THIS smirking sprout is one of Boonville's best.
He early showed unusual talent along lines of
cow nursing and had not the Navy germ struck him
he would be following the furrowed path even now.
But what a change. Prof Bell done his derndest on
this man and he ranks second only to Prince Rupert
when the lid is off and the band is connecting. His
Hoosier stride has been toned down considerably so
that a fox trot is no longer a series of six foot steps.
You would hardly believe from looking upon this
blase gentleman that he has furnished the discipline
department with endless sport. He has done more
to train the sleuthing abilities of "Hank" "Lillian,"
and "Bull," than the remainder of his company.
Verily he hath tread the paths of outlawry. But
this trait of contrariness extended only to the powers
that be. To his friends Forrest has proven to be true
and generous — generous even to his last skag —
what greater love hath any man.
According to the Boonville Daily Reminder
Forrest is a Forty Thousand Dollar Man — ask him.
He thinks they put the estimation too low.
Don't crowd ladies. He is practically married.
Buzzard.
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Alan Caldwell Curtiss
Schenectady, New York
'Al" "Curt" "Clum" "Thug"
L CURTISS is from Schenectady, New York,
i-where there is nothing but Union College, and
the General Electric Works. Big, raw-boned, easy-
going, good-natured, capable, and possessed of the
magazinitis and an unconquerable appetite for
sleeping-in.
Altho Clum has the ability, he never did anything
in athletics. However, he has always won his share
of the company's points when the inter-company
track meet rolled around. We will remember how
he tied Mike Williams and Beauty Martin for first
place in the pole vault Plebe year.
Al is a mighty snake, tho all of his affairs are trivial
in comparison with the one back home. He never
tires of telling about those old days at Union College
and his escapades. Every other day when he rushes
down to the M. C's. desk to get that neat little letter
postmarked "Schenectady," how his grin does
broaden.
"Ja'a'ck ole b-boy, I've got it — when you wan' to
have s'hum fun, jes' look in the reg book an' s'he
what not to do an' do it."
Masqueraders;
Track Squad {3).
DeLong Mills
New York, New York
"Del" "De" "Fats"
THIS by-product of New York City is a man
whom Dickens would take joy in describing,
and only a Dickens could do him justice. As wash-
buckling buccaneer with a dash of the Old Navy
about him, to which have been added the instincts
of a diplomat, the ambitions of a politician, and the
tastes of a pampered son of millions — all thorough-
ly mixed, and bottled in that gay, fast city. New
York.
For five years he has preferred novels to textbooks,
and as a result has slipped twice in his efforts to
obtain in every subject a 2.50 maximum with a
minimum amount of application. But from the
instant he came aboard 1921, he has belonged, and
we are all glad to have had him for a classmate.
His love of music (which banished the buzzard and
deafened him to study-call) brings him more real
happiness than anything else. He's a bit of a
bluffer in his way, but he usually gets away with
his bluff, for people have learned that he can make
good when called. He is a man of substance, not
only in avoirdupois; he has won his place in ath-
letics by solid hard work, and he deserves all the
rewards that can come from it.
"A" Squad {2, 1);
Buzzard;
Clean Sleeve;
Color Guard.
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Malcolm Edgerton Selby
Bellingham, Washington
"Mar "Thug"
IT WAS not without many pangs of deep regret
that Mai bade farewell to the fair ones of his
native Bellingham and got under way for Crabtown.
He arrived in time to receive the fundamentals of his
Plebe training from Eighteen, the last exponent of
the good old regime. Academic year found him on
the football squad and later on the wrestling table.
Although a hard worker, Mai fought agamst bad
luck and it was not until First Class year, when he
entered the ring, that he came into his own as an
Academy champion.
Academically the height of Malcolm's ambition is
the little old two five. The sum total of his boning
consists in glancing thru the Nav or Juice and then
with a "Fruit, the stuff means nothing to me",
tossing the book on table. However with his savvy
grin and a fund of good common sense he easily fools
the Prof and manages to come through with velvet
to spare.
A true optimist with a store of cheerful philosophy
and a word for every one coupled with his energy
when engaged in a work he likes will make him a
shipmate any of us will be glad to be with.
Buzzard;
Football Squad (4);
Wrestling Squad {4, 3);
Light Heavyweight Boxing Champio)i{l).
Archie Paley
Chicago, Illinois
"Arch" "El Paley de Cuba" "Artilla"
SAY, Ked, Vm going to get out of the Navy and
go back to Chi and sell cigars." Often have
we heard this statement and yet that Chicago Miss
is still without her "brown-eyed sailor boy".
Perhaps this same Chicago Miss can explain
Archie's pre-eminence in the ranks of the Red Mikes.
Even a summer in Rockport failed to bring out any
snakish tendencies. It is indeed too bad that the
hops have been deprived of such a figure so full of
grace and suppleness acquired as a very constant
member of the sub squad.
But seriously Archie is a real man and the kind of
a friend a fellow needs when he is in a right place.
Cheerfulness and readiness to give a helping hand
are characteristics very much to be desired in any
messmate. And is he easy to get along with.'' Why
he can sometimes even agree with a fire-eating Porto
Rican.
Buzzard;
Sub Squad.
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Harlo Hamilton Hardy
Taylorville, Illinois
"Harlo'
FRUIT!" — that's the way he diagnosed all ex-
ams. No matter if the monthly report showed
that he barely made the necessary 2.5, still he main-
tained that all exams were fruit. Plebe year Harlo
used to take much delight in telling his life story, as
printed in the Taylorville Daily Breeze, to all Upper
Classmen who chanced to visit him. He was a
great favorite with the Upper Classmen and
acquired many nicknames — the most persistent of
which was lead pencil.
Look! Do you wonder that he is one of the select
snakes of the Academy.' When he gets on his white
gloves and his roommate's sword belt and walks
around over at the gym — no wonder the girls fall.
He possesses both of the prime requisites of a fusser
— the ability to dance and to sling a hot line.
"Yipe! Yipe! Mygirl's coming down Saturday!" —
That expresses his whole First Class year. Falling
hard at the beginnmg of the year, he spent the rest
of the year mooning and gazing from the window of
his fourth deck boudoir at the bluffs across the
Severn.
"Coming down to the real stuff," which the Log
puts out, Harlo is a d — n good kid and a mighty
good friend to have.
Buzzard;
Hop Committee.
Sydney Baltzer Dodds
Clarksdale, Mississippi
"Syd" "Buck'' "Uncle"
SYD came to us after three glorious years spent at
Tulane University where he was known by
various and sundry names ranging from " Philip
Two Pops" and "Absalom," to just plain "Buck."
Even there he was known for his diplomatic quali-
ties, for by some clever auctioneermg he became
manager of the baseball team. However when the
call for candidates was issued, the mascot, water
tender, and himself, were the only ones to respond.
All the others had gone to war. Baltzer, not to be
outdone, came to the Naval Academy.
Though quiet and unassuming. Buck has become
by virtue of position and personality well known and
well liked. Data on his past and present is of rather
disappointing nature, he bemg bound and tied by a
member of the opposite sex and whether for that
reason or not, he has become an enthusiastic pro-
hibitionist. Woman's Suffrage, Prohibition, and the
Democratic Party, are his hobbies, all out of date
to be sure, but Uncle still has unwavering faith in
them. Perhaps a few years of married life and a lit-
tle salt water will produce the miraculous change
hoped for.
His one ambition is to become a regular member of
Makosky's own.
Three Stripes;
Star (4, 3);
Honor Committee (5).
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Joe Eastin Rucker
Salisbury, Missouri
"Nemo" "Nap" "Shorty" "Judge"
THE day our little Joe entered the Navy, Tecum-
seh laughed in fiendish glee. But when '21 was
divided. Little Nemo was not mustered in the tribe
of Tecumseh. Not much, he may have looked
wooden but he never had to rag his marks from the
weekly trees.
Joe didn't belong to any Radiator Club. Every
afternoon, mail or no mail, found him taking the
kinks out of his tumbling stunts over in the gym.
Shorty's one big ambition was to be a six-footer, but
to tackle him in a rough-house was to know that he
didn't need to be.
And women! Nothing pleased Joe more than to
sling a heavy line about femmes with anybody that
would listen. A heavy drag and a light heart al-
ways came together for Joe.
Joe could beat a late blast better than most little
fellows but he didn't always beat it and very often was
mentioned in the morning orders. When he was in
a hurry he'd look for his cap with it on, sharpen his
pencil with a razor blade strop and brush off seven
overcoats before he found his own and then get rag-
ged for "Late to formation" and "Untidy in dress."
"What fool's got my ding-busted Bible?"
Gym Squad (3, 1);
Sub Squad (i, i);
Buzzard;
CNT (/).
Paul James Register
isMARCK, North Dakota
"Cash"
CASH won the original gold plated oil stove when
he put the coal bunkers in the cross section
view of a subchaser over at Steam. The void, which
showed on his board, had to be covered in some way,
so who can blame him for this last act of sheer
desperation after waiting for a brain throb on in-
terior decoration of subchasers. Paul had probably
been reading poetry or Hypatia or some other book
unappreciated by the common herd who indulge
in the Red Book and Cosmo.
By consistent work in the gym he early developed
one of those Venus-like forms, and form surely does
show to the best advantage in one of the Annette
Kellerman gym suits.
Cash never quite got used to city customs. After
coming straight from the simple country life of Bis-
marck, North Dakota, he found the devious ways of
suspenders too much for his unsophisticated mind
to cope with and he used to leave them hanging
down behind on the background of his service — in
times of stress when late blast was nigh.
But, if you want somebody to do something for
you, just go around to Cash and he will do it, even if
it's dragging the same brick twice in succession.
Verily, "Greater love hath no man than this."
Gym Squad [3, 1);
Buzzard.
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RoscoE Leroy Bowman
Manchester, Iowa
"Happy"
APPY came to the Naval Academy from the
corn raising state. His eye had a gleeful
sparkle and bespoke his frame of mind, which like
unto us all, harbored a seething mass of curiosity.
Rossie was determined not to let stumbling blocks
or discouraging interferences on the part of First
Classmen get the better of his good nature, and he
persisted in wearing a broad smile. True he wiped
it off many times but only temporarily, for its
memory remains eternal in the well-deserved name,
Happy.
Happy doesn't belong to the ancient order of
"Reina Rats" but he doesn't mind telling the reg
book Reginalds that he rates the black N for
catching a weekly skag and trying to bring the
ninety day graduates up properly.
He is one of those typical Iowa products, just like
his native corn — excellent quality, wholesome,
healthy, and hearty. A veritable fountain of good
feeling which readily casts its spray out over the
iield of human concourse.
"Hey, mister! You smihn' at me?"
Buzzard:
Fencing Team.
Thomas Francis Darden
Wilmington, North Carolina
"Tommy" "Tom" "Little Me%"
EVERY time we see Tommy we always feel
tempted to ask him what time he turned in last
night, for the boy always wears a horribly dissipated
expression as if he had been up all the night, and
several preceding that.
Listen for a while to Tommy's tales of the North
Carolina coast, and of sailing his tiny boat among
the mountainous billows of Albemarle Sound and
you would say that our Thomas was a highly sea-
going person, but once on Youngster cruise when by
some mischance he had come out of his hop, he was
heard to inquire very innocently why the
those boatswain's mate guys always wore their safety
razors around their necks.
Tommy has few diversions, apparently the chief
of these are boning the Wilmington Daily Blast and
pulling venerable wheezes on his long suffering room-
mates. In addition he is an ardent devotee of the
well-known McGinnis.
He is one of those rare characters who are con-
stantly committing social errors in the section room.
Every time Thomas gets up to recite the boys stand
by for their usual amusement, and are never disap-
pointed. This might possibly account for his record
of one month First Class year in which he stayed
sat in everything.
Buzzard;
Reina Squad (4).
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Clark Lawrence Greene
Reno, Nevada
"Casey" "Cassius" "Blackjack"
WHERE are you from, Mister?
Reno, sir.
And so he is. Inheriting the glamour of that city
of war-whoops, sagebrush, and divorces, much was
expected of him. Casey has the blase air of a non-
chalant Gothamite, a line that could argue the
crutches away from a cripple and which has pulled
many a verbal bout, with the Executive Depart-
ment, from the coals.
Plebe year found him a late arrival, as he was sent
to Washington for a temporary stay. While there
he amused himself by assuming command of one
of the Senate elevators. But soon that life of ups
and downs lost its thrills so he came back.
When not engaged in destroying government prop-
erty with Snare, Casey was establishing his fame
as a rare athlete in the national sport south of the
Rio Grande. His powers in that field of endeavor
were soon established and his cell has always been a
Mexican Club headquarters and his contributions
to a gas foundry convention have always proved
interesting.
Always sat, never starring, willing to drag or take
a chance at most anything and with just as hearty
a laugh, if the joke is on himself, as if on the other
man.
Casey, with his unfailing good nature, will make an
agreeable shipmate.
One Stripe;
Class Lacrosse (/).
Elmer Drummond Snare
Reno, Nevada
" Tubby" "Eddie"
SOUNDS like a Wurlitzer advertisement for the
latest in musical instruments of the brass band
variety. All wrong, though, not a bit of brass there.
Tubby tried to reduce Plebe year, but when he
gained a pound by two weeks in the sweat room he
quit in disgust. From then on, he was off work and
no more fervent candidate for ye honoured oil stove
can be found.
Ed. surely has blossomed out since that fatal July
day in '17. He says he is out to prove these city
fellows are all wrong about their dope on the " woolly
westerners." Now he wears a skull cap at night to
preserve that nifty part in the middle of his hair.
If you really want some good dope on the West just
get Tubby and Casey Green, his staunch room-
mate, started. That pair stick together like the
opposing sides of a Tanglefoot team, although they
have pulled enough things on each other to make an
ordinary couple enemies for lite.
Tubby's good nature has made him a host of
friends who all hope to meet him again on the long
cruise.
"'^'es, the West is God's country."
One Stripe;
Class Football (/).
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Raymond Dumbell Tarbuck
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
" Ta-u'by" " Ray" " Togo "
TAWBY IS a poet of no mean ability- When we
read a composition in The Log, that sounds Hke
KipHng or Service, and say, "Gee, that's great!"
we are speaking of the work of our little curly-
haired poet. Some day when we read one of his
volumes we'll remember with pleasure the diminu-
tive Mid with the laughing eyes. He is the author of
"Shaft Alley Ballads" and has created wide inter-
est by his emotional verses and unusual themes.
Oft times when we gather around the old piano in
Smoke Hall it is Tawby who holds sway over
the keyboard. Popular music or classical, you can
have your choice. He composes his own music and
words. Ray is always on the go, a fine swimmer,
and a crack rifle and pistol shot. He shipped on the
old Missouri and North Dakota where he became a
member of the Ox-Roast Club, and later a leader of
the Hell Cats, the Battalion of Death.
The ready wit and perpetual smile of this Quaker
Town lyricist have made a world of friends. Best
o' luck to you. Boy, you were ever a good comrade.
Chief Petty Officer;
LogStaff(4,3,J);
Log Board {Poetry Editor) (/),■
Rifle Squad (4); '
Lucky Bag Staff;
Expert Rifleman;
Hell Gats'(4, 3, 1);
Musical Clubs (/).
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William Bristol McHugh
Wichita, Kansas
"Mac" "IVillie" "Bris"
HERE'S the boy that has developed
blushing child to a hardened roue i
years. Some are snakes because they fuss all the
time — some because they fuss so hard when they
do — but Willie rings the bell every time on quality
and quantity. A look at the pictures on his locker
door will show every type from the ridiculous to the
sublime. In addition to telling them they're the
only thing worth living for, he writes letters calling
them "beloved princess" and gets answers that
would warm up an iceberg.
Mac lives with Powell when he happens to be
home and the pair claim to keep the most home-like
room in the building. He nearly ruined Clint
Misson Youngster year but Bill manages to keep
him down even if it takes a club.
Here's to you Willie boy and may the future be
as happy as the present, whether you're in the service
or back home in Kansas.
One Stripe.
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Walter John Harrison
New Orleans, Louisiana
"Po/)" "Harry"
USUALLY Louisiana produces men whose main
attractions in life are featlier beds and the
latest Cosmo; but in Harry we have an agreeable
deviation from the rule. He seldom exerted himself
against the All-Academics but managed his cus-
tomary 3.2 nevertheless. Most of his leisure hours
were devoted to the gym team and a sprained
wrist was all that kept him from winning his gNt.
It is not known whether it was Pop's unique voice
or his expansive grin that won him a place among
the cheer leaders where he played left end on Mike
Curley's team.
Walter made himself famous during Plebe summer
when he made a cruise on the old Reina for hazing
some of the transients at our tennis-court hotel.
Harry blossomed forth a snake as soon as he rated
Youngster cut-off and few weeks passed but he was
dragging a queen. However, loving all alike, he
kept his head and his heart.
The earnestness and persistency with which Walter
tackles all problems vouch for a successful future.
We're for you, Harry.
Charles Galloway Magruder, Jr.
Ne\V Orleans, Louisiana
"Maggie" "Mac" " C holly" "Shorty"
IF YOU see a short, cute, little fellow with an
irreproachable hair comb and a heavy beard,
you'll recognize him immediately as Charlie. He
came to us a war baby in the middle of Plebe sum-
mer, but his heavy line and ready wit soon made
him a host of friends and a great favorite.
Except for a hard and earnest effort to be coxswain
of the Plebe crew, Charlie has done little in athletics.
Although a good boxer and fair on the track, his
southern tendencies have made him a faithful mem-
ber of the Radiator Club, and when he is not attend-
ing the practice of the sub squad you can usually
find him boning the Cosmo — or caulking.
While not savvy, Charlie has wonderful persist-
ency. He has bilged many more exams than he has
passed and has decorated not a few trees, yet by
sticking to it, he has managed to do quite a bit more
than stay sat.
All in all, you'll look far before you find another
like him. A more generous friend, and a better ship-
mate than Charlie could not be desired.
Buzzard.
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Charles Edward Booth
Painesville, Ohio
"Rosy" "Pinkie"
ROSY blew in on us one fine day in August. He
. was such a quiet sort of chap that we did not
learn much about him Plebe summer. With the
coming of Ac year, Rosy gained the distinction of
being the "prettiest Plebe in the 9th company" be-
cause of his nice pink cheeks. He grew up the
reggest of reg Plebes and never did catch a non-reg
smoke.
In one respect Charley shines. He hasn't missed a
single day's copy of "The Baltimore Sun" or the
Sunday "Times" in three years. If anybody wants
all the latest dope m condensed form they go to
Charley. He is a firm believer in "a Naval officer
should keep up with contemporary history."
This helped him in his office-work First Class year
in seeing that the "Military Character" and "Extra
Duty Completed" cards were kept in order.
It might also be mentioned that Rosy is a good
deal of a snake. Although he does not drag often,
when he does, he drags heavy — his maxim is "Quality
not Quantity" when it comes to the ladies.
Charley is progressive and interested in his profes-
sion and we can surely say that he is going to make
good.
Battalion C. P. 0.
" Shorty
HERE he is — Shorty. And so help me, Hannah,
he's got more dynamic, fire-eating, blood-and-
thunder poundals of psychological and physical
force than old Napoleon himself. And yet, when
you are looking for a lift, when luck "ain't breaking
like she orter" why it's Shorty who will back you to
the end.
We were scheduled to play the Army. We needed a
man who could get a goat which could win that
game. None were surprised when Broun was elected
unanimously. In less than ten days the green of our
tranquil third wing court was transformed into a
grazing pasture for the species of long-haired,
ruminant, the goat. We won the game.
How many times have we gathered around the
festive board presided over by Broun, Master of
Ceremonies, or in his shower Smoke Hall, to listen to
his dreams of being skipper of a pirate submarine,
or quelling the turbulent tumult of a Bolshevik
cannibal rebellion.?
"Look at those earnest, sincere eyes
That quizzical strangeness of face,
'Why it's Broun of the Navy,' the barkeep cries
So it's one more drink on the place."
Crew Squad {4);
Wrestling Squad (4, 3);
Masqueraders {4, 3);
Keeper of the Goat;
Buzzard.
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James Kirkpatrick, Jr.
Chevy Chase, Maryland
"Pug" "Thug" "Kirk"
THIS is Pug. His grandfather was a bishop, his
father is a reverend, and he himself had visions
of the ministry. That's what he told Joe and it
must be so.
Pug early gained fame as a Plebe with his clever
comedy stuff and has been a source of entertain-
ment to the boys ever smce. Although as non-reg
as they make 'em, his savoirness and efficiency were
rewarded by the presentation of one stripe.
Thug was a member of the Dirty Twenty on the
old Missou and won the record by fifteen consecutive
days inside the same khaki. And not the least of
his dizzy doings was the use of a white silk sock as a
collar when he stepped out among the fair inhab-
itants of dear old Boston.
James has acquitted himself well at several sports
— boxing, tennis, especially, but his principal accom-
plishment was as a charter member of the African
Golf Society. No one who has ever seen him in
action along this line can ever forget his fervent
pleas for co-operation from the elusive ivory cubes.
The one word which describes him best is "funny."
His original wit, good nature, and elongated sense
of humor have made him welcome wherever he has
gone.
"I'll up it just a hick."
Oiu Stripe.
Carlton Rice Todd
VicKSBURG, Mississippi
"Carl" "Amos" "Toddic"
COME hither and behold sweet Juliet, for here
reposes none other than Carlton Romeo Todd,
the gentleman who loves you (and all the rest) be
you rich or poor, Maggie Magnesia or Miss Queen
de Four. It is a pleasure to watch him in his little
one act playlet entitled "Standing by to give them
a treat." He grabs all five articles of clothing that
constitutes a midshipman's make-up and he do
shine them shoes and brush them blues until you
know he must be going out for a close-up or he
would never take such pains.
The kid felt right at home in Smoke Hall when '21
took possession tor he and Tom had been running a
mighty good one of their own up in 312 all Young-
ster year.
Carlton is not the proud possessor of an "N"
yellow, pink, or even black, but he rates numerals
as a member of the Smoke Hall golfing team, and,
though I wouldn't say positively, rumor hath it
that he was one of the gang of the "might have
been but wasn't" club, headquarters formerly in
Lucky Bag office. Smoke Hall, insignia a Navy
horseshoe worn where you or I would never see it.
"Had a muy bien time. She serves a wonderful
chow you know."
Buziard.
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Maris Vaughn Lewis
Moscow, Idaho
''Lou-eye" "M. /'." "5/7/"
LOU-EYE is from the Golden West but the
J savviest Plebe has never been able to guess it.
They have tried every state east of the Mississippi
but somehow it was impossible for them to connect
that genteel manner of his with the rough, uncouth
West of their minds. However, the truth is that
Lou-eye hails from Moscow, not Russia, but one of
those Western county seats where there is only one
side to a street and you have to flag a train to get
out of the state.
Lou-eye had started an engineering course before
entering the Academy and consequently he has
always been just outside the Academic constellation.
M. V. is not a regular snake but he has always
maintained a sat average except when assisting
"Pug" Kirkpatrick.
Lou-eye is fond of the national indoor sport. But
he got along smoothly with the Executive Depart-
ment until he and Joe mixed it up down in the mess
hall one Saturday night. However, with the aid
of the Com and the "Belgium Relief," he managed
to escape unscathed.
Lou-eye has brains and with the proper application
of them, he is bound to make good in the Service.
Buzzard;
Class Honor Cot
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Harry Aloysius Guthrie
Gallatin, Tennessee
"jr "Hibo" "Whistling" "Gus"
I don't want to stay here, I want to go home and
get married!" Such was AFs first burst of elo-
quence after he settled down in his quarters Plebe
summer. But Al soon got over his rhino mood and
his joyous whistle has since gladdened the hearts of
many sad mids.
A prime fusser — living up to all the traditions of
snakes from Tennessee — he has seldom "bricked"
anyone.
Al hasn't much time for boning, but somehow, he
was one of the "savvy 12%" from Tennessee who
made the A end of '21.
Music is second nature with Hibo. Give him some
bones, a banjuke, and his mouth and you would
think that Handy and his jazz band were syncopat-
ing for you.
But, coming down to hard tacks, Harry is one of
the squarest, biggest hearted, and most likeable
men in the class. Always ready to do anything in
the world he can for you, he makes one of the best
friends imaginable. These qualities, with his sunny
disposition, have worked together to win for him
his host of friends in the class.
Buzzard;
Glee Club (4);
igle Corps (4);
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Cecil Gilmore McKinney
Walla Walla, Washington
"Mac"
MAC came to the Academy with a purpose: to
learn all that would enable him to take his
place in the Navy, and he leaves with that purpose
well fulfilled. One look at that jaw removes all
doubt about his bemg a bookworm, for one imag-
ines him rather a heavyweight champion. But
Mac cast his lot with Dick Glendon's husky gang
when the call came; after steady plugging he won
his place and kept it.
"Let's see, this is Thursday, about time to com-
mence to expect a pink one," but even Walla Walla
pink ones couldn't keep Mac's average down, and a
scintillating bit of heaven twinkles behind those
anchors. Besides, "Variety is the spice of life,"
says Mac, and pink isn't the only color in the
running.
What with crew, classes, and heavy correspondence,
Mac found \'oungster year rather strenuous. At
the end he was able to enjoy a hard earned trip to
Philadelphia and came back the proud possessor of
a '21 crossed-oar. First Class year did not end
his troubles; he says that the only way he kept
off the sub squad was that they thought that the
man he was rescuing, was rescuing him instead.
C. G. has a sane, cheerful point of view and his
dependable responsibility will make him a well-
liked officer.
Two Stripes;
Crezv Squad {4, 3
Star (4);
Clean Sleeve.
John Harding Page Hughart, Jr.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
"Jack"
ABOVE we have handsome Jack, one of our
^ globe trotters and king of American and
European "lounge lizards." Aided by that velvety
voice, those tender eyes, and long experience Jack
has broken more than one heart — but he has never
quite recovered from the time when he filled a state-
room with American beauties for one American
beauty who never sailed.
Hughart has many tales that would put Baron
Munchausen to shame, but that innocent face
spoils it all.
While in France, Jack made a first hand study of
French methods and he was very conceited about
his ability with the gentle sex. But pride goeth
before a fall and during last September he fell a
victim to one of Cupid's darts.
In addition to being a two-gun man at "African
golf" Jack has wedged ui some extra sea service on
the Reina.
"Did I ever tell you about the girl I met in Paris.'"
Buzzard.
John George Jones
Portage, Wisconsin
"Sugar" "Rummy" "Jonesy"
THE first girl Johnny ever dragged called him
Sugar, and he has been that to every one since.
And it is all because of the handsome appearance
and the unobtrusive pleasantness that a big farm in
Wisconsin blessed him w?ith.
Sugar isn't extraordinarily savvy or brilliant, but
he is well aware of the fact and that is one of the
qualities which makes him such a valuable man.
From the time he entered the Academy as a Plebe
he has studied hard and consistently, hardly ever
making the same mistake twice, with the result that
he has risen to the height of three stripes.
But his life here hasn't been entirely one of labor,
either, as his presence at every hop will testify. He
simply adores feminine beauty, even to the girls in
the magazines. And he was never known to have
been bricked. — except once, and that time on a
Hudson steamer 'neath a starry sky. An angelic-
looking little femme stole his first kiss and his watch.
Since then he has been a sadder but wiser man, and
it would take a wicked line to fool him now.
Jones is sincere, level-headed, and square, and with
these qualities he should make a success in the Fleet.
Three Striper;
Captain Rifle Team;
Rifle Team RNT (i);
Expert Rifleman.
George Sterling Young
Butler, Pennsylvania
"Pete" "Brigham" "Jake"
'TX^HO is that handsome midshipman over there
W with those pretty pink cheeks?" And an-
other poor creature has joined the ranks of the Red
Mikes, for Pete is at the hop. He comes — they see
— he conquers. His complexion is advertised from
Butler to Rockport as "a skin I love to touch." He
has an air about him that would do credit to the
knights of the round table, for "he is so big and
strong and yet so gentle."
Pete doesn't say much, but when he does you
might as well listen, for something is coming that is
worth listening to. The only exception! to this is when
he returns from a Nav P-work, for then you will hear
a heated discussion of certain things that are fam-
iliar to every midshipman.
When approached upon that Rockport question, he
merely heaves a sigh and remarks that it is but a
memory of days gone by.
Conscientious and faithful, Pete will make a good
friend. But above all, he is every inch a man.
Here's hoping, Pete, old boy, that we may see much
more of you in the years to come.
"Hey, fellows, I've got to wring out my sock."
Battalion Adjutant;
Lucky Bag Staff;
Track Squad (3);
Crew Squad (/).
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William Bennett Jackson, Jr.
Paulding, Ohio
"5///" "Jack'' "Bluebeard"
BILL came to us from the Buckeye state via tlie
B & O and Bobbie's Knowledge Factory with
the firm intention of becoming a gentleman sailor.
His adherence to this determination in spite of the
present day " Bull-she-vik" tendencies is an indica-
tion of his chief characteristic.
It has been this persistence that has put him well
in the first half of his class. As a Plebe and also as a
Youngster he swore he would grease shamelessly in all
his professional subjects, but he has yet to be caught
in the act. In spite of this and the distaste for work
that IS natural to all midshipmen Bill has never had
to worry about his marks. He doesn't star; he is
just reliable, and always has a little velvet.
As a pink tea artist he fills the bill acceptably, but
for all that he is still his own boss and will remain so
until his ideal comes in sight. After that we refuse
to prophesy.
To sum It all, whatever he does will be done right
and wherever he goes he will receive a royal wel-
come. Bill is a good scout in any situation, and is
even willing to drag blind for a friend. What more
can be said for any man.""
"Joe, see if you put strop in my laundry bag. I
needs must shave."
One Stripe.
Walter Frederick: Boone
Palo Alto, California
"Dan'l" "Freddie" "Fritz' "Tar-Heel"
HE got one stripe and it has been a state secret
ever since why he didn't get (not more) less.
He was just one of the gang, and in our language,
"a darned good fellow" — one of the Pampered Pets
who was always willing to extend the helping hand
— a real gentleman sailor. Of course, we won't tell
why he strolled the streets of Baltimore so long and
lonesomely the last night of Youngster leave, nor
what he read under a Baltimore lamp post, nor why
New York called him back for the last day of First
Class leave.
California claims Freddie as a native son, but in all
his wanderings over this wide world, the soft
southern dialect has proven most effective on his
sentimental feelings. 'Tis good a savoir to be, for
he certainly keeps sat in correspondence.
Although we are glad to see you realize the am-
bitions you had three long years ago when only a
cit, we hate to see you go, Freddie. Even though
you may be in the savvy half, you are leaving as
many true friends behind you as you are taking
along.
"There goes two!"
"How am I going to get time to do that.'"
"Can I borrow your canoe.?"
One Stripe;
Musical Clubs (3);
Jazz Orchestra.
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Bern Anderson
Kansas City, Missouri
"Andy" " B" '^ Bernstein"
ANDY blew into Uncle Sam's hospitable home
l\. from the wilds of Kansas City, having been
attracted to the Severnside by the ad in '17's
Lucky Bag. He was extremely youthful and un-
sophisticated at first, but three years' close associa-
tion has done wonders. He is one of those un-
fortunate youths who have been ruined by the
Navy. As a Plebe, he learned to smoke; as a Young-
ster, he was converted into an oil burner; and First
Class cruise completed his downfall.
He has never been known to play anything more
strenuous than a game of cuckoo under expert
tutelage. There is one thing always taking the joy
out of life for Andy — reveille. And haven, a finite
quantity to him, is Sep leave at home in an easy
chair, an infinite quantity of Fats, and the latest
copy of the Parisienne.
As a classmate, he is a relief from books; as a friend,
he is all that can be desired. Stripes, class standing,
or grease are negative quantities with Andy. The
trail he has left behind him will not soon be for-
gotten. Many a classmate has been sorely tried
by his Bolshevik tendencies, yet we enjoy his
exuberance and general carefree disposition, pro-
vided we are not his section leader.
"Why do you let him smoke.'"
Buzzard.
Thomas Oliver Cullins, Jr
Ada, Oklahoma
" Tim" " Tom" " Coolinj"
T. 0. was one of the few who started with us b>
being famous. On the second day he was here,
he busted out to Sunday morning breakfast forma-
tion in khaki dress filled with brand new shiny brass
buttons. Not a few of the well-remembered class of
'18 met him on the terrace and gently convinced
him that he was not in uniform. Since then, how-
ever, he has kept out of trouble and steered clear
of the pap sheet.
The one place where he shines is on the gym floor
where he can be found any Saturday night naviga-
ting according to the Rules of the Road as laid down
by Prof Bell. When it comes to girls and music, he
is among those present, with bells on.
The All-Academic team has never been given a
chance by T.O. Being naturally savvy, he has come
out welf to leeward of a 3.0. First Class year,
though, he was on the trees regularly until they
were posted. Then, strange to say, he wasn't there.
Did you ever hear an argument about the best ship
First Class cruise? Then you know this: "Now,
when we were on the Idaho."
Buzzard;
Expert Rifleman.
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Walter Ellery Moore
Los Angeles, California
"Slats" "Dizzy"
GOT anything to eat?" That is Slat's morn-
ing, noon and evening salutation. The
company seriously considered taking up a collec-
tion to buy at least one meal that Slats could not
surround. He is savvy, not because he fell in love
with that little five pointed piece of gold but be-
cause he found out early in the game that the right
way is the easiest one. How he got a forty on the
Ordnance exam that 90% of the class bilged is be-
yond human reason but we know that he harnessed
his anchors to two satellites with as little trouble
as It takes his less savvy (?) shipmates to keep from
succumbing in the Academic strife.
The Duty Officer never knew that the nonchalant
youth seated alongside him in a Baltimore theater
was that reg looking 2 striper in the 11th company.
Fuss? No, not often; he prefers Mack Sennett's
tribe and then a long seance with Morpheus. Twice
he busted forth First Class cruise only to find that
both femmes had hubbies at sea.
Notwithstanding the fact that three years in the
Third Batt gave him the reputation of being its
dizziest member, we expect Slats to be heard from
in the fleet as one who can do things as they should
be done.
T:ro Stripes;
Star (3).
Atherton Macondray,"Jr.
Palo Alto, California
"Addie" "Mac" "Cerise"
IT IS hard to tell whether Addy frequents the hops
on Saturday nights as a form of training for the
coming track season or whether he runs in the spring
to help his form in dancing. However, he is a fast
man in spirits, and usually comes down the home
stretch leading the field. As for his other pastime,
he is a living example of the immortal Prof Bell's
teaching — "there ain't no man what can pass him
on the ballroom floor" and furthermore, he does not
burn oil in the presence of ladies.
Mac dotes on Kipling, especially this passage —
"Too much work and too much energy kill a man
just as too much drink and too much assorted vice."
Fortunately for him, his brain works along the most
direct line, so he is never forced to worry about
boning when the band plays out in the yard.
He has developed due to his keen interest in the
Juice Department, a high degree of personal
magnetism — witness the fact that the Duty Officer
never inspects the deck without being drawn to
Addy's room. Incidentally, one can always find
the gang there, discussing some important subject,
such as the advantages of California. Whatever
the subject, the debate always ends in a general
rough house.
Buzzard:
Track Squad {4, 3);
Track Numerals {3);
Track N (/).
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B. Lewis Hailey
Little Rock, Arkansas
"Judge"
JUDGE rushed into the Navy riding straddle a
razor-back hog and singing "Arkansaw Traveler"
in a corn-fed tenor. But after some days he man-
aged to live down this prelude, and we find that he
soon began to attract considerable notice. The
first case of importance being on a morning in Plebe
September when he seated himself majestically on
First Class Bench — and that ain't all.
Judge's incomparable characteristic is an unruflBed
disposition, slow to wrath and quick to forgive.
First impressions of him are mostly a protruding
chin, a pair of small eyes and a shock of unruly hair.
He might have been a successful hard egg had his
heart not been so tender; but a tender heart is usual-
ly the absolute mark of a Red Mike, and here is one
who was super-Red until the Fates led him on First
Class cruise thru a seventy-day sojourn in Philly.
But if you are looking for a sure-enough friend, a
kind heart, and even temper, and a clear head dec-
orated with huge ears, you can do no better than
cultivate Judge.
Buzzard.
Byron Hall Hanlon
Vallejo, California
"Red"
WHEN you see a bunch of red locks come
breezing around with "Well, what's the
dope, boys," you'll know without a second glance
that it's Red himself. Vallejo lost a good citizen
when Red decided to cast his lot with the Navy.
Thug started Youngster cruise by taking a
sounding in Dewey basin. His favorite on the
cruise was down among the rain clothes where he
secluded himself for days at a time.
Every Saturday evening found Red among those
present at the hop giving the fair ones the once
over. He has a winning way about him when he is
around the girls and they rave over his dark red
locks. The few times that he was bricked by his
friends he always managed to get a sore ankle.
Whenever the gang gets together for a rhino ses-
sion. Red will always be the one bright spot for he
thinks that the Navy is a good place.
"How did you hit it. Red.'"
"Fruit, boys, fruit!"
Swimming Squad {4);
Buzzard;
Soccer Team (3);
IVNP;
Captain JVater-Polo.
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Andrew Petrie Lawton
YouNGSTOwN, Ohio
"Busty" "Andy" "Snake"
THE snakiest of snakes first broke into promi-
nence among us at Prof Bell's self-conducted
Drill Informals during our Plebe year. And even
the Prof himself looked twice, for Andy certainly
rates high among the wielders of wicked line and
shakers of the mean hoof. From the time of his first
Youngster drag, the girls simply wouldn't let him be
other than a consistent week-end contributor to the
success of the N. A. hops. " He's so good-looking and
he dances divinely!"
Andy is one of those naturally savvy men. He spent
over ten weeks of Plebe year in the hospital and beat
the All-Ac's out of a suit of cits at that. And he just
breezed through Youngster year standing well under
a hundred. But he is far from being selfish with his
grey matter. Many a stumbling classmate or strug-
gling Plebe will shower blessings on his name for his
chief occupation seems to be helpmg others less
fortunate than himself.
Wherever Andy goes there goes a conscientious,
quiet, good-natured fellow who embodies all the re-
quirements of "an officer and a gentleman."
"Either of you birds draggin' to-night?"
Buzzard.
William Wheatly Cone
Charleston, Illinois
"Bill" "Speed"
CRASH! Bang! And Bill is in our midst Iheie
IS something about this tow-headed product of
Illinois that sets him off as decidedly unnatural if he
isn't in some sort of roughhouse.
A born fighter, Bill did his bit toward bringing up
and keeping up the average of the hops from the
first hop Youngster year 'till the June Ball of his
last year. They say he won't be alone when he
heads for the Asiatic.
He was a charter member of the Red Book and
Cosmo Clubs. Beginning early in Plebe summer,
he has been among those present and voting at all
the sessions. The Academic Department has
never assigned a lesson long enough so that he
could not spend a goodly part of the period trying
to solve such mysteries as "Why Do They Marry,"
etc.
An easy-goer, Bill was never near enough the star-
ring or bilging lines to let Academic work worry
him much, but the pull he made Youngster year
which landed him in the first half, leaves no doubt
as to his abilities. Quiet, steady plugging in the
line of duty is bound to bring results to Bill — and
he'll rate all that comes to him.
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George Andrew Leighton
Lorain, Ohio
"Gus" "George" "G.A."
ALTHOUGH the fresh water breezes of Lake
L Erie gave George his first taste of the life on
the foam, he quickly adjusted himself to that salty
breeze and clammy perfume that only Annapolis
Roads can claim.
Leighton's Plebe year was mighty stormy but he
has been on the lee side of the Academics for the
past two years. George is not a savoir, but he
made 21-A by his determination and application of
his mental resources. He is a consistent worker and
one of that lucky tribe who can succeed whenever
they so desire.
As far as dragging is concerned, G. A. is not much
of a snake, for the occasions are few when he
has stepped out although sometimes he has been
found after big game on Porter Row.
Claiming to have a wandering spirit and desire to
look around, Leighton is looking forward to Asiatic
duty. George has a pleasing disposition, but what
describes him best is the time-worn phrase —
"George — the most accommodating man in the
world."
Buzzard;
Submari
Ralph Dennis Frederick. Sweeney
Li.MA, Ohio
"Mike" "Irish Rose"
ON FIRST glimpsing Mike's Hibernian visage
and half baked "dead in the water" brace, a
casual observer with a good imagination would be
instantly impelled to the conclusion that beyond
doubt here was a first class shillalah swinger and a
prime boss of ditch-diggers.
In common with his race he is temperamental and
inconsistent. In his peregrinations he follows no
law. An impulse leads him hither and yon, else-
where and any place. If he desires air, what matters
a taxicab window or cut knuckles?
He is terribly annoyed by the existing regulation
which requires midshipmen to turn out before break-
fast. You must understand that he is not lazy —
just born with this agonizing ennui. This attitude
is manifestly too independent for the "Secnav's
Boat Club."
The orange blossoms will probably bloom for him
sometime soon for he is one of the few First Classmen
who still believes in the constancy of woman.
This automatically stamps him as not running
true to ordinary form.
Take him and cherish him for his Irish and you'll
like 'im.
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Thomas Garland Murrell
Lynchburg, Virginia
"Count"
HE is from Virginia — hence the nickname.
Count. Easily described, is this Virginian —
tail, well-knit, blonde — and blushes beautifully on
any and all occasions. Unfortunately, he was
athletically inclined so while the rest of the oil-
stove club gathered after drill to work up a rhino
atmosphere, he would be working out in the gym.
To our great disappointment he even insisted on
using his brains and studying once in a while.
Every man in the Navy is famous for some special
accomplishment and Count is not the exception that
proves the rule. On the night of November 29,
1919, after the Army-Navy Game it was he who led
by a strong determination — and breath — dragged
forth from the Kaydet stronghold their beloved
gray banner. It now hangs among the other treas-
ures of Smoke Hall, a wonderful remembrance of a
great achievement, a wonderful night, and Count
himself.
When your life as a midshipman is nearly finished
and you think back on all the bad, mediocre, and
good times which you have had at the Academy,
there are certain men whom you will always remem-
ber as your real pals and true friends. There are
many of us in the old Fifth who think of Count as
such a friend.
Buzzard;
Track Squad (3);
Class Lacrosse (I).
Robert Strite
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
"Bobby"
BOBBY, the yard engineer, two years at the
throttle and never missed a hop. He served his
apprenticeship with the Yard Locomotive Union of
'21 and burst forth with a heavy schedule First Class
year. Hop card decorations and a locker door full of
pictures have diverted more than one Duty Officer's
gaze from a tornado-swept room.
Bobby is a girl in the Joe Gish theatrical world. In
that working-girl rig he had, she looked like a
laundry maid at a Jimmy Leg's ball — but did you
see that bride in "Stop Thief.''" Even the girls were
envious.
The child labor law doesn't apply here. Otherwise
Josephus would be serving confinement for working
children under sixteen over twenty-four hours a day
— such was Bob's tender age when he drifted into
these shoals. If he decides to get married during the
next three or four years he will have to ask mother
for permission. Even at that when the number for
class standing are dealt out quite a few of us will
find ourselves bunking in the passageway while Bob
occupies a stateroom. He has made his three years
here count.
Buzzard;
Masquerade
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Washington, D. C.
"Major"
MAJOR'S stern, powerful voice and military
bearing are both good evidence of the fact
that his entrance into the Naval Academy did not
mark the beginning of his military career.
Heller is one of those fellows who are very hard
to get acquainted with, but once you know him, you
will never want to meet a more loyal friend.
He has always impressed us as a very ambitious
man, his one great ambition being to get away with
all the fruit that was to be had without the exertion
of too much force.
But with all his outstanding characteristics, good
and bad, with his powerful voice, his weakness for
femmes, and his strong, invincible desire for a place
to caulk, you haven't met the real Major till you
have become acquainted with the man himself. A
quiet, pleasant disposition, an understanding of all
faults in others, and a willingness to give up every-
thing to help a friend, all go to make in the real
Major — a personality that will grow on you in spite
of yourself.
Artyn L. Main
■ Mt. Vernon, Iowa
"Al"
HERE we have Sally, fresh from the cowpatiis
of loway. He has rosy cheeks which are just
beginning to show a beard. Main had two years of
college before entering and the Academic course was
such a pipe for him Plebe year that he easily fell into
a state of innocuous lassitude. In fact, even as a
First Classman, he was so lazy that it takes a ten
foot pole to pry him loose from a comfortable chair
in Smoke Hall, where he is content to stay forever
with a Fat in his mouth, spreading the latest gossip.
Nothing worries him for he takes everything as it
comes and one can't help liking his easy going
manner. Intentionally non-reg all the time, noth-
ing pleases him more than getting away with some-
thing under the very nose of the D. O. In fact once
in a while when things are dull you will actually see
him boning the reg book to discover some reg that
he has neglected to break.
Main loves the Navy, deep down in his heart, and
he will tell you so when he isn't joining the gang in a
Radiator Club meeting to discuss the hardshipsofa
midshipman's life.
Sally's sunny disposition will stand him in good
stead in later life and we're wishing him lots of luck.
Buzzard.
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Joe L. Raichle
Buffalo, New York
"Joe" "Rachel"
JOE drifted quietly and serenely into Crabtown.
In fact one would think that it hurts him to
hurry. Even during Plebe summer you could find
Joe on his way to formation at least five minutes
before time in order not to have to step out.
His worries are two in number; number one, his
gray hairs; number two, the Academic board. He will
tell you any time that he is unsat and can not
possibly graduate. But in spite of his doomed
career he is in 21-A with stripes.
When it comes to dragging, Joe comes under the
class of the amiable Red Mike. If you need any
one badly to drag for you he will condescend to
help out and strangely enough he seems to enjoy it
although he will never admit it. Some have been
known to fall for his apparent indifference for the
fair sex, even if one fair maid did tell him that he
was the most horrid man in Annapolis.
However, his friends, and they are many, know
what a real companion and friend he is in spite
of his inclination to make puns. His ability to
work will carry him far and his personality further.
Tzvo Stripes.
Lawrence Litchfield, Jr.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
"Larry" " Litch" "Rosie" "Piggy"
IN LARRY, messieurs et mesdames, we have a
most unusual combination of general pessimist,
yard engineer extraordinary, musical critic, and
crew man par excellence.
We may consider the first specification proved if we
accept the dope from the crew gang who have to
watch Larry spread gloom over in the boat
house just before a race. After listening to Litch
a while we always feel that these boys never get the
credit they deserve for their unshrinking patience
with him.
In his early youth he was sent to school in Switzer-
land to acquire polish and to get rid of some of his
Pittsburgh crudities, and after several years of this
he returned quite irresistible, as one may judge
from the repeated inquiries of Dick as to the
identity of that good-looking No. 7 on the second
boat.
Besides these numerous accomplishments the Frei-
herr is one of our best musical critics. He savvied
Rachmaninoff and Debussy as the rest of us do our
cap and lead, and can appreciate the effect of a
well-placed dissonance as well as anyone in the
third balcony at the Metropolitan.
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Junior Varsity (3, 1);
Masqueraders {4);
One Stripe, Tzvo Stripes;
Football (4, I);
Class Ring Committee.
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Wilbur Andrew Wiedman
McCooL Junction, Nebraska
"Chauncey" "Sandy"
DICK Glendon's eyes brightened perceptibly
when they first hghted upon this veritable
young moose. Since then he has devoted much of
his time and energy to earning and keeping a well
deserved place on the Navy crews. Plebe year
found him rowing in the Plebe shell. Youngster
year he was one of two from the class to earn his
seat in the Big Crew. Hard luck put him in the
hospital a short time before the Henley and cost
him a crossed oar. First Class year, Navy beans had
increased his weight to the point where they moved
him aft to stroke the starboard side.
Since the day he joined the Navy he has proved his
endless good nature. He never leaves the imprint of
103^ EE's on the grass of Porter Row. But never-
theless, he is no back channel bateau in a ball-
room. When he stands down the gym floor with
all sails set the crowd scatters before him as would a
fleet of Eastport fishing vessels in the path of the
Vaterland.
Onf Stripe;
Crew Numerals;
Crew N;
Football Squad (/).
Max Welborn
Pendleton, South Carolina
"Max"
THERE are two Welborns. This is the South
Carolina variety. His first name is a rank
slander to his true nationality. Max is a full-
blooded Scotchman, and swears that none of his
ancestors were ever in the clothing business.
The order splitting the class caught Max on the lee
side of 300. That only served to wake him up and
he has kept sat and happy ever since.
Max's knowledge of the girls is the result of hours
spent with Vanity Fair and the Motion Picture
Magazine. He intended to go out for wrestling
once but was too tired. His athletics have been
confined to sport sheets and the cheering section.
But if not a member, Max has always been a loyal
supporter of every team and has always stood
ready to take a squad man's duty during practice
hours.
He is generous to a fault, always ready to give you
his last Fat or loan you his other collar. Sympa-
thetic and never rhino, he was a valuable member of
the gang on the Delaware.
Those of us who attended the after-meal parties in
Max's shower Youngster year, will remember him
as a good and true friend.
Buzzard;
Submarine Squad {4, 3, 1).
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Passaic, New Jersey
"Count" "Sam"
HAVE you ever seen an old hound dog prick up
his ears and throw a wistful look in his doggish
eyes over some lost chord on the ivories? Well
Navy, an aggregation of lucky dogs, has listened in
melancholy rapture to the varied chords from this
lad's musical soul. We would not have you think
for one idle moment that Count is the kind that
makes you wish you'd lived a better life — cause —
well, he ain't that kind of a boy.
The Masqueraders knocked at his door and
opportunity walked in. And say, didn't he knock
that part for a coo-coo! And when we asked him
how — he only smiled a wee smile and said "It's easy
boys; fruit for a gentleman of the old school."
He is a gentleman. He never asks for a skag for
himself and his roommate too. Count never would
borrow your shirt when you were dragging yourself.
Yes, sir, he is a gentleman, the kind of a man that
would give you all he had. So anything we now
have or ever will have. Boy, is yours for the askmg.
One Stripe;
Class Supper Committee;
Glee Club (3, I);
Masqueraders (/);
Choir;
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German Committee .
Jesse Hicks Carter
Te.xarkana, Arkansas
"Nick"
WHY should a creature, blessed with so fair a
name as Jesse be blasphemed Nick? Why is
a preacher's son so devilish? Why is the ocean so
near the shore? Those facial characteristics, that
languid droop of his angel-bow lips, his curly hair,
and the light that lies in his eyes — and lies — yes,
there's the reason why.
Nick came from Exeter, profoundly versed in the
ways of this unhappy world. He savvied all the ins
and outs of a reg atmosphere. Don't you remember
June Week of Plebe year, when tradition pro-
claimed that Plebes should rest tranquilly bottom
side up in their boudoir showers? Young Carter,
being exceedingly averse to "aqua pura" chose to
carry his billet across the red tiled roof of the
colonnade, and there to repose under the beaming
smile of the Man in the Moon.
Have you ever had that aching longing for any-
thing, so long as it's something new? Yes? Right
then's the time Nick's on hand. It's a dinner he'll
drag you to, regardless of his reputation at stake,
a dance, or a party ashore — he'll snap a fellow com-
pletely out of his state of lethargy and make him
feel as if life were worth while after all.
So it's the best luck, Nick, old man, and give 'em
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John Marshall Eggleston
Norfolk, Virginia
"Jack" "Eagle"
NAV this period? Fruit! Wake me five min-
utes before class, will yuh r" How our little
bantam from Virginia do love his daily naps! Not
at all unusual in itself — but he keeps sat in spite of
them.
Jack exists during the five days of trial and tribu-
lation only for the two days of life that follow.
Picture an ardent lover of the three essentials of
life, with a devilish ingenuity of execution, without
regard for petty details and you have this live wire
as nearly classified as mental photography will
allow. If in doubt look for the Argo. Two to one
he will be there in the midst of the gang, giving a
line of sugared bunk that makes C. Alphonso's
cohorts turn green with envy.
Here also we have a member of the exclusive club
of 2 P. O.'s and an enthusiastic advocate of extra
executive instruction.
Eat, well I should snicker. A living demonstra-
tion of the fact that size and the absorption of
nourishment are not inter-related. Jack holds the
Academy record for the Egg Nogg trophy. Admir-
ing throngs watched with breathless interest his
inhalation of the frothy flakes of beaten hen fruit
the night before the Army-Navy game. And
drink? Well, modesty forbids.
"Asiatic for mine! I want to save money enough
to get married on."
Buzzard.
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William Lehigh Rees
J-ouisviLLE, Kentucky
"Jake" "Jfillie"
LESSED with the inability to worry, Lehigh
drifted through the rifts of Academic battles for
three years without conscious effort. How he fooled
them so completely is still a mystery. Youngster
cruise found our William on the Ohio — sans beard,
sans mirror, and after the first chow, sans appetite.
He quickly recovered his appetite, and now his con-
sumption of food is rivaled only by the coal report
of the Kearsarge. His first successful operation
with a safety razor, however, still remains the red
letter day of his young career.
Bill's opinion of Plebes could be integrated be-
tween disgust and amazement. He found more rare
specimens each day than Noah had in his life-boat's
crew. In those days, fortunately, D. O.'s were rare
also.
Being from the South, and having no propensities
in common with a polar bear, he found the water too
cold to stick out for the swimming team. In the
good "ole" swimming hole in summer time, though,
he could navigate with the best of them.
The old Tenth educated Rees in the ways of the
sea, and it knows him to be a damn good man.
"Now, let me see. Explain to these gentlemen
your eccentricities."
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The Surrender of the Guerriere.
Wilson Anthony Benoist
St. Louis, Missouri
HERE we have the original Red Mike. He
never dragged but once and then it was bhnd
for a friend. After this one outburst he swore off
fussing for good and the only other time he attended
a hop he wasn't exactly responsible for what he did.
However, just as soon as Benny gets away from
Annapolis, he changes completely into a regular
snake and fusses constantly. There are girls in
New York, in Newport, and especially in St.
Louis who receive daily letters from him. Once on
Youngster leave he was seen in a jewelry store
trying to buy a wedding ring.
Dopy's only other outstanding characteristic is his
laziness. He would be perfectly content to just sit
in the shade and think — or perhaps just sit. Give
him a cigarette and leave him alone, and he will be
sublimely happy; but so much as mention work or
anything involving a waste of energy and Benny is
ready to leave. He hates work, admits it, and
thinks that anyone who doesn't is crazy. As be-
tween being lazy and crazy, he thinks the advan-
tage lies heavily with him. But he doesn't argue
the matter for that would be too much work.
Buzzard.
Joseph Alfred McGinley
NoRRisTOWN, Pennsylvania
"Mack" "Pop" "Piggy"
THAT lazy, easy going" — so readith Jig-Jig's
dope book, and words can not be found in the
English language which would better describe Piggy.
Just let him get a hammer-lock on a bed with a
magazine or a breezy novel before him and it will
take nothing less than a miracle to bring him back
to earth. This same characteristic has kept Al from
becoming a football man, the "conservation of ener-
gy" being his only thought, though he did make the
sub squad and has been a constant attendant at the
many aquatic meets.
Like all the rest of the Macks and Mikes, Al is
every inch an Irishman. If you don't believe it just
try to start something. He has one of those sweet
Irish dispositions.
As a card shark Al is right there. It makes no
difference what the game is, Pinochle, Bridge, or
Poker, he is always ready for a hand, but if any of
the galloping dominoes are around, the cards seem to
their charm.
Mack is one of the original Red Mikes. Few
people can boast of seeing him at a hop or a Crab-
town tea fight.
Buzzard;
Sub Squad [4, 3, 1).
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Henry Thomas Birmingham
New York, New York
"Hank" "Biniiie"
)0/^ DROPPED a good man among us when
^\J they left Hank behind on the eve of gradua-
tion. Hank had the gods of fortune against him, for
after battling with the All-Academics for two years,
coupled with one re-exam, and finally to be beaten
by the Nav Department on the last jump, was a
good blow for any man to take, and Hank took it
and took it well.
Hank first became one of us on First Class cruise.
In New York he was in on all parties afloat and
ashore, and a rather lively part in most of them.
Back at the Academy Hank showed us the best
of himself. On Saturday nights when the rest of
the gang are doing Prof Bell's best Terpsichorean
teachings over in the gym. Hank is among those
missing. The Saturday night movies and music
from Grand Opera to Ted Lewis absorb his interest.
Smoke Hall takes the rest of his time — one reason
why he has become so well known to the class in a
short time.
Hank, while fortune hasn't smiled on you very
much as yet, the best wishes of the class go with you
to the Marines.
"Now Abe and I are always "
Buzzard.
Laurence Allen Abercrombie
Lawrence, Massachusetts
"Jbe"
ABE is a gift from Twenty that is appreciated by
. every Red Mike who ever attended a Saturday
night movie. As a product of Massachusetts, he is
a black sheep, being neither star nor striper, but as
a product of the Clean Sleevers' Club, he is a
prodigy. He runs Mary Thurman a close race for
first place at every Mack Sennett performance with
his warbling, an accomplishment which makes the
far-famed Chapel Glee Club a welcome part of the
Sunday Morning Show.
Laurence is first man on every list, including the
sub and extra duty squad. Alphabetically he is
the ratey man in the Regiment, but he doesn't cul-
tivate rank except in the hearts of those who know
him. Whenever you think of Abe, you see the old
one-lunged Smoke Hall piano in the center of an en-
thusiastic audience. Being primarily an entertain-
er, he cares little for the serious side of Academy life.
Nav and Regs are sidelines, but, without a doubt,
when the time comes, he will ease out of the heap
with a handspring, a whoop, and the ever-ready
smile that stretches from ear to ear.
Glee Club (4, 3, 2
Choir {4, 3, 2,1);
Bugle Corps (4);
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Rupert Meyrick Zimmerli
Lyons, New York
"Zt'p" "Zim" " Rupc"
ZIMMERLI unfortunately lost a year in his
scheme of things not because he was wooden
but because illness overtook him at an inopportune
time. Twenty-one accepts him from Twenty as a
friend.
At a very early age, Zep — a name given to this
native of Switzerland after a much discussed essay
on the German Zeppelin in 1916 — decided that he
would like nothing better than to wear the uniform
of the U. S. Navy for the rest of his life and with
that determmation joined us.
A man of high ideals and a lover of nature, Rupe en-
joys nothing more than an opportunity to discourse
on the characteristics of the weaker sex or to tell of
his prowess as a hunter and taxidermist. Ted
claims that between this pair of evils he never will
pull sat in sleep.
As to his social ambition, the mere mention of an
English school girl will decide him and he usually is
satisfied to warm the radiator.
But who will gainsay that he is a man.
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Rifle Team (J).
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HjALM.JiR AdOLPH ChRISTENSEN
Cass Lake, Minnesota
"Red" "Christy" "King"
WENTY lost a man and Twenty-one claimed a
friend when the flu and pneumonia claimed and
held Red for over six months of his first First Class
year, during which time he learned to call more
doctors and nurses by their first name than an
ordinary man does in a lifetime.
King boarded the stern of Twenty-one just after
she shoved off on her First Class cruise.
The Math Department did not take him seriously
enough or perhaps took him too seriously Plebe
year. The result was that he took two weeks of
Youngster leave to show them he meant business
through the medium of a re-exam.
Christy is always ready for a good time and he cer-
tainly does know how to inject the spirit of cheerful-
ness into those around him. Ask anyone who has
made a liberty with him if he has ever been a drag
on the party.
Norway claims this Viking and has given to him the
heritage of the North — cool judgment, self-control,
perseverence, an eye for details, and the wander-
lust.
Batl. C.P.O.;
Glee Club (i, 1);
Choir {3, 1);
Manager Musical Clubs (/).
John Krvi
Jacksonville, Florida
"Pick" "Pickens" "Johnny"
ALL except the few unfortunates who spent every
.Saturday at confinement know Johnny as the
one who "picks 'em up and throws 'em down." A nice
playful little habit the boy has. For Johnny won't
grow up. He came up from Florida a big lovable
kid and today he's only bigger and more lovable
and his language is just as picturesque and just as
seldom profane. Every time you hear some an-
cient, barbaric, wierd sounding excuse for a cuss-
word you may know who's around.
Over at the Barracks, Pixton and Sheldon gave
each other practice in dodging ink-wells and shoe-
brushes and then when First Class year came Johnny
took a post-graduate course from Gates in the art of
rough-housing. Anyone who ever saw Olin and him
massage each other with chairs, understands why
Fitz got a broken nose when he took a hand that
night.
When it comes to picking a shipmate you'll have
to look a long way to do better. Ask Powell what he
thinks of the subject. You may get killed in a
little love scrap but at least it will come with no ill-
will behind it.
"What makes the grass grow green, Uncle Tom?"
Wrestling Welterweight Championship (4);
Wrestling Squad {4, i, /);
IF NT (J, 1);
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RuFUs Gerard Thayer
San Francisco, California
"Rufe" "Pop" "Gerry"
UFE is one of those fellows who
fussed, embarrassed smile and turn a vivid
red on no provocation at all. But this same
deceptive expression is one of his greatest assets for
behind it lies in ambush the untrammelled line that
ranks him one of the foremost oil-stovers.
Like a true Royal Son of Rest he is not over-fond of
work and would rather believe what the text book
says than worry about it. He has a few non-reg
tendencies among which is a very non-reg brace.
When he tries to talk he often marks time for a
while and then it all comes with a rush. We hesitate
to call him lazy but it is safe to say that he is an
exponent of conservation of energy. Rufe is a
sort of dilettante in athletics. In spite of some
structural eccentricities he usually gets a seat on the
X-nth crew each spring. He did succeed in making
the choir but, as far as we can figure, it was probably
due to political influence.
Rufe is as fond of a joke as the next one — if he's
not the goat. And his disposition is usually like his
hair — sunny. In short he is a jolly shipmate and a
loyal friend.
"Well, I'll bite. What is it?"
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Choir {4, 3, 1):
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Fargo, North Dakota
" Sig" " Gooph"
LIKE all the rest of us, Sig is ambitious to get his
-/ quivering fingers on the highly desired sheep
skin. At that, this hasn't debarred him from all the
ordinary and a few extraordinary pleasures that
the inmates here are addicted to. He is in ever
present need of the stimulus of nicotine and even if
Thermo is the same as Patagonian to him he can
tell precisely the heating value in B.T.U.'s of his
long pipe.
Dragging isn't exactly a passion with him, but even
in these days, when girls are either married or else
want to be, he doesn't hide in order to avoid their
presence. And we can't altogether believe that his
trip to Chicago on Christmas leave was solely to
ride on the B. & 0. mule-train special.
He is a member of the choir but we don't seriously
accuse him of singing. Even so, he grafts the
authorities out of a drill period every week. How-
ever, the majority agree that his vocal spasms
deserve a big hand — over his mouth.
He has intentions of making good in the Navy and
we'll gamble that he does.
Buzzard.
Charles William Rhodes
Dinuba, California
"Dusty" "Pop" "Abe" "Slim"
THE subject of this little sketch entered the
Academy while still a mere youth, being less than
twenty-seven, to be exact. He easily survived the
vicissitudes of Plebe summer and its following
eclipse, being duly installed as an efficient member
of the old fighting sixth. He had little trouble with
Academic work, with the possible exception of
English; his cheery smile and industrious habits
enabling him to have quite a little velvet to leeward
of a two-five.
Early Youngster year Pop fell in love and since
then has remained faithful in his devotion to the one-
and-only from California. His tea fights have been
rare, but when occasion demands, Hawkshaw can
come down with as hot a line as the next one.
Pop was not specially fitted by nature for any
special branch of athletics, unless an expert job of
stage carpentry for the masqueraders be such a
thing. He always has a fund of humor for any
occasion where rhinoism predominates, and his
healthy outlook on life is a good basis for the esteem
in which he is held by those who know him.
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Mandolin Club (4);
Masqun-adi-rs (3, 1).
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Virgil Knepper Bayless
FiNDLAY, Ohio
"Pop" "Butler" "Fog Horn" " Blackie"
ERE is a man with a "Rock of Ages" face
whose true age has been a mystery and a sub-
ject for discussion for the last ten or twelve years.
Previous to entering upon his period of servitude
among the intellectual low-brows he spent some
time in the O. N. G. and the discrepancy between
the figures on his discharge papers and those on
the N. A. Register is his angora chaser.
As a scholar he isn't quite a 4.0, but he uses what
he has between the ears and he has a way ot batting
them when they count.
When it comes to fussing around here he claims
that he is one of the charter members of the Red
Mikes, though to save our lives we can't under-
stand how a man can be a member of that select
order and still get a pink letter every day for two
years. That letter is as inevitable as a G. M. T.
on a Nav P-work.
He has been rather handy on the Log Staff, though.
He has somewhat of a journalistic frame of mind,
and his hard and conscientious work during his stay
here has been a factor in the successful publication
of the Log.
All in all, he couldn't pass as an angel and of course
he has some little faults, but he is a good man to
tie to and wherever some of the old gang congre-
gates there will always be a place for Butler.
Log Staff (4, 1);
Lucky Bag Staff;
C. P. 0.
Ivan W. Miller
Versailles, Ohio
"/. If." "Slim" "Ivan"
THIS flaxen-haired lad from the Styx is the
reason for that fable concerning the wolf and
the sheepskin. When others boast of exploits
fictitious or otherwise he listens with that care-
worn air of his. About the time the speaker takes
time out for air stand by, for Herod will be out
Heroded. He invariably starts off with " — and I"
and then follows the tale of that wild Provincetown
trip or the party that was pulled off the night that
"Regulation" McLean launched his Texas real
estate boom on a Boston roof garden. Scheherazade
would never have had a fighting chance with Ivan.
Yet in his way he is a secretive sort of a bird. The
significance of that middle initial has been a mys-
tery for four long years.
Ivan is a product of a misdirected genius. Had he
used as much energy in working as he has in avoid-
ing work we would have had another youthful
prodigy to point at with pride. After attending
eighteen successive meetings of the sub squad
without once getting wet he became the sole
possessor of the cast iron water-wings.
Last but not least he is (breathe it softly) a mis-
ogamist.
Buzzard.
Duncan Curry, Jr.
New York, New \'ork
"Dime"
DUNC joined our happy gathering from the back-
woods of Long Island with a great deal of the
world still before him. His youth was the despair of
the Upper Classmen for who can be hard with un-
sophisticated sweet sixteen.
But appearances are deceitful and his H. P. brain
fooled many a savvy Math Prof. Decidedly books
were the least of Dune's troubles and he only lacked
a satellite because of a consistent worship of Mor-
phens.
A rough house is one of his favorite pastimes and
it is doubtful whether he became more skilled at
breaking furniture Plebe year or crockery First Class
year.
Hops and extra duty have vied for much of his
time, and his love affairs alone would fill a volume,
but First Class year, having attained the age of dis-
cretion, he fell hopelessly and the wires melted with
the fervent messages he sent nightly to Baltimore.
With his good nature and sense of humor he has
made many friends in the Regiment. He has that
enviable ability of seeing things as they are and of
picking out the truly important things of life.
Buzzard.
Thomas Archer Esling, Jr.
Detroit, Michigan
" Tommy" "Sling"
ALTHOUGH Slinghas been a consistent Red Mike
. during his Academic career it has been due to
his fondness for the movies and athletic events rath-
er than any dislike for girls. About once a year he
has yielded to the call of duty, dragged, and heaved
a sigh of relief when it was over. All his ardor has
been saved for a better purpose and few Saturdays
have gone by without his cheermg some Navy
team to victory and applauding Mack Sennett's
bathing girls with the enthusiasm always shown by
the appreciative audience which fills the auditorium
every Saturday night. One of his accomplishments
is the accurate timing of late blast, for he has figured
it out so exactly that he can come nearer to it than
any other man in the Regiment.
Sling is not a savoir but he is savvy enough to stand
fairly high without letting work interfere with pleas-
ure. Consequently he is a willing and enthusiastic
partner in any venture, reg or non-reg, %vhich
promises good sport.
To be brief, he is the kind of friend who will play
with you, work with you, and above all, stand by
you.
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William Webster, Jr.
Bel Air, Maryland
"Bill" "Noah" "Dan" "Willie"
EVER since Willie has been able to know what
happened around him, he has had but one desire
— to be a Naval Officer — He is.
Willie is an infant prodigy and all that goes with
it. He holds the class championship in chess and
as study was not for him, spent most of his time
working out the chess problems appearing in the best
of papers. Y. M. C. A. was assured of success when
Willie's name came out on the stationery. It did
smooth out a few of the rough spots and added a
true moral atmosphere. To hear Willie expound on
literature is a treat. He even has a dictionary
named after him. Few people rise to such heights.
Dan had no inclinations for athletics e.xcept the
mental kind. From the practice it has had his brain
should be able to turn hand-springs or anything else
he should call for.
The weaker sex has few wiles which pierced his
case-hardened armor of contempt — women are
much too frivolous for Willie to waste time on.
Now and then he did break out and surprise every-
one. A yard engine tried to make a per of him, hut
he refused to be house broken.
Self-contained and conscientious, Willie will make
his mark in the Service somehow.
Star (4, 3);
C. P. O.;
Log Staff (3);
Masqiicraders (3);
Secretary Y. M. C. .1. (/);
Lucky Bag Staff.
Arnold Ellsworth True
Corinth, Kentucky
"Everett"
REMEMBER iiaving seen the Eighth company
. pass by Plebe year.^ Then you remember the
squat little head, neck and shoulders that, following
in the wake, bobbed up and down like the buoy of a
ship dragging an anchor — no, not "Woof" — his little
side kick, Everett True.
Everett is about as forward and imposing as a
Plebe representing his table for the first time at the
Supe's W'ednesday afternoon tea matinee. Having
Pinkie Thorp wished on him as a roommate Young-
ster year developed Everett's aggressiveness to some
extent.
With the friendships the close intimacies of a Crab
summer at Yorktown will develop, Everett returned
to the 3rd company Youngster year more of a known
quantity. Members of the Soviet fell into the habit
of dropping around during the period Pinkie allotted
Everett for sweeping out, to get the dope on the
change in displacement of a ship entering salt water
from fresh. So thoroughly was he forced to go into
the matter, he swung himself into the company's
minority, forsaking the happy half.
Big-hearted and willing, worry free and contented,
slow and calm, old Everett — Some pal.
"Jim-m-m, look at this soap you left in the
shower."
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DuLUTH, Minnesota
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good ship Gopher I used to — " and then Bill
will unfold a yarn which would make any old salt
green with envy- Bill can tell many a good story
about splicing the main brace, rounding the horns,
and about his wild experiences in port.
He is one of the lucky mortals who never gets rhino
and blue when things go wrong. However it does
take an exception to make the rule and sometimes
when that letter, pink and scented, from the Duluth
girl doesn't arrive on tmie he does get a little de-
jected.
Ever since he has been in the Navy he has liked it
and unlike many of us isn't adverse to telling that
he likes it and intends to stay.
Like a true sailor Bill loves the women and the
women seem to like Bill. Those eyes and eye lashes
have raised havoc with many a girl.
Bill hasn't gone in much for athletics except of
course those of the Mexican variety, and to be sure
is a charter member of the old Radiator Club.
He is a great pal, always cheery and ready to help
out in any way, and should make a good officer in
this man's Navy.
Buzzard.
Leon John Jacobi
Mt. Clemens, Michigan
"Jack" "Jake"
HERE'S Jake — there's late blast. He always
just beats it, but claims as an alibi in case our
automatic clock nips off ten seconds that it's a C.
P. O. rate to arrive when he gets there — no sooner.
Just to look at him you can tell he has a snakish idea
of good times and although he hates to admit it, the
hop that doesn't have his shining countenance on
the deck — with one even fairer, of course — isn't a
real success.
Jake spent his First Class cruise seeing the world
at League Island aboard the Nevada and inciden-
tallv he spent July -tth in New York for some strange
reason — the same reason that sends letters and joy
to 4266.
When Jake left the state of automobiles and Fords
to try his lot as a pampered pet, the U. of M. lost a
promising engineer. There is nothing too much for
him to do for a friend, he does it often, and his
friends are many. Some one will be fortunate to
have not only a messmate but a true friend when
Jake gets into the fleet and begins his climb.
"Say, Bill, wasn't that formation I heard a few
minutes ago.? Guess I better bear a hand."
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Oxford, North Carolina
"Blondy'
PRESENTABLE enough down to the shoulders,
below Blondy represents everything that adipose
tissue isn't. A slim bird, an infamous juggler of the
restive cup — tea cup since the origination of the
forty-eight desserts, he always keeps his ideas close
at home for the simple reason that they'd ruin him
if exposed. He is at his best when seated at the
oaken board populated by prehistoric steins and
others clad in blue. He lives by the policy that a
lone horse travels fastest and furthest, consequently
he has kept his other failings, if any, from us. The
theory of opposites outweighed the psychology of
nicknames for Blondy is a satire on his name. So
the ladies say, and they know. We personally
think his calm, casual non-reg ways, his embryo
lineaments of a man of action frightened away the
merely playful and brought him an undeserved
reputation for wickedness. Of course a stray coat
or so and the bad effect of New York oysters are only
circumstantial evidence.
However, he's a dependable man. Depend on
him to cut you out in the long run. Although you
hate to do it, give him a rotten rep before he meets
her, for he has the qualities of a true Carolinian, bad
and we must admit it gentlemanly in a true sense of
an elastic word.
C. P. 0.;
One Stripe;
Submarine Squad (3, 1);
Class Honor Committee (3).
William Bartlett Fletcher, Jr.
Newport, Rhode Island
"Bill" "Frank Friday"
SURASH — crash — a dead silence broken only by
heavy gasps. A brief renewal with an abrupt
ending.
"What's the trouble in that room.'"
"Oh Fletcher's only subduing his roommates to
the proper pitch." He sure has changed. Plebe
year he was never known to do anything except
swing on a bar, this year it seems like his foot's on it.
Those people are ruining his ideals. He was seen
dragging last week, was ragged trying to burn oil and
hit the pap for his second time this morning. That
girl he inflicted himself on last w^eek dropped a
remark that would make any one change places with
him. Something like this: "Oh how refreshingly
innocent, what a pleasure to develop properly" —
Speaking of him too — wonder what she meant. Of
course he is built like an inverted pyramid and
Tarzan was a hunchback compared to him. He
probably hunched out a line of his youthful
ambitions.
To chronicle him faithfully is beyond us. He
started with the gym team Plebe year, developed
as a mainstay, and went when he had second on the
bar in the '20 intercollegiates. Winning points was
a failing. In the process of getting his one broad
stripe he acquired friends on all sides. Quiet,
unassuming, self-contained with a ready and in-
fectious smile he's seagoing from stem to stern.
Gym Team (4, 3, 1);
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One Stripe.
Edward Joseph Milner
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"Shorty"
SHORTY came to us from a tryout with the
Giants — Big League stuff — so to speak — and
it's been the same sort of a game with Shorty ever
since. When Old Father Time called away the
cruel blasts of winter, and softened nature up with a
touch of Spring, then Shorty would lead the boys
to the old lot over there by Porter Row for a fill of the
bat and the horsehide. Every now and then you
find in a fellow a wholesome conglomeration of
optimism, sympathy, and positive effort, just so
again is the hero of this legend. If there ever was
an item unessential, however, in the welfare ot a
human being, women were to Shorty. Heavens no!
They no more disturbed his state of mental equilib-
rium than a horsefly does duck soup. And yet the
habits of the male are not unchangeable, and the
day may sometime come, who knows, when he shall
fall.
Our only regret is in his likeness seen above, tliat
there couldn't be less of pads and gold buttons and
more of his contagious grin, 'cause if ever a man
believed
"Smile and the world laughs with you,
PTown and you trown alone."
It was Shorty.
One Stripe;
Baseball Squad (4, 3, J);
Baseball N (4);
Baseball N-Star (3, 1);
Captain Baseball (/).
William Francis Fitzgerald, Jr.
Toledo, Ohio
"Bill" "Fitz" "Dolly"
AS soon as '19 saw the blue eyes and pink cheeks
1\. they called him Dolly and the name has stuck
despite his baseball and football activities. Even
if johnny Pixton did break his nose with his lovable
rough house tactics he didn't spoil the looks. Fitz
has a way with the ladies too — the face and the
"just once" go well together. And he's got a con-
fidential line like that one of Sunny's.
Plebe year he belonged to the most famous squad
in the regiment — Fitz-True-Richmire and Wol-
finger — the gang that entertained one-third the
mess hall every day and Louie Nulton and the rest
of it on Hundredth Night. Remember that dance
on the table.
Youngster year he nearly dropped into the Second
Class on account of the time he spent figuring out
how much he needed to make the first. If you want
any dope on how he vamped Norfolk why ask the
OK gang. They'll tell you too about the guard they
used to send to keep him from getting lost or kid-
napped in New York.
If anybody ever was good-natured it is Dolly
Fitz — and his popularity is an evidence of it.
Baseball (4, 3);
Submarine Squad {4, 3, 1);
One Stripe.
Wilson Durward Leggett, Jr.
Tarboro, North Carolina
"Li'ggins" "Legs"
LEGS started out all right to carve for himself a
J Naval career and succeeded pretty well as long
as he had Country to look after him. He boned to
make the A squad, and had to bone to stay; whereas
life before had been just one long sleep. Moreover,
the D. O.'s began to worry the tar heel.
Plebe year he had to stand sidewise in a breeze,
but as he progressed Academically, he filled out to
the extent that he could trust himself alone to smoke
in the shower without fear of shppmg through.
At first we expected him to settle down and build
for that one back in the home town, but soon there
came signs of digression and he began to sputter
wildly and fly off on a different path each week; all
of which increased graduation obligations at 3 B's,
but still left him to the shifting whims of feminine
guile. With the return of rational functioning, came
an intensified concentration of attention to the home
podunk.
Legs will make one of tiie best of shipmates in all
kinds of weather. He has never been of the dazzling
type; but rather the unassuming, conservative chap
who goes on collecting friends.
Buzzard.
Gerald Desmond Linke
Plainfield, New Jersey
"Shiiiold" "Pretzel" "Dutchman" "Blackie"
PARTY on tonight, Tex?" Many times have
we heard these words and looking around be-
held the "Dutch Beer Hound" licking his chops in
eager anticipation. These parties are the favorite
pastimes of our Wop from the "Skeeter" state and
we must admit that he does it well and enjoys it
thoroughly.
Those of us who have known him First Class year
as vice-president of the Red Mikes' club can hardly
picture Gerald heaving the wicked line to the belles
of Washington. Yet such was the case as his bills
at B. B. & B's. will testify. During First Class year,
however, he renounced the ties that bound him to
the snakes, considering the attractions of the Wash-
ington debutantes secondary to the charms of a
single jewel of Flatbush.
As an athlete, Blackie makes a good umpire. We
cannot tell whetiier he chose this position himself
or the coach chose it for him but we know that after
getting there he wore a smile in proportion to the
howls of the contesting teams. His other athletics
consisted in struggling with the colors for the ben-
efit of kings, princes, and the spectators of the Army-
Navy game, and from the write-ups in his home
town paper he has come into his own at last.
Buzzard.
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Thaddeus B. Hopper
Richmond Hill, New York
•'Thad" "T. Br ''Hop"
THAD has a sense of humor as pecuhar as his
given name. He will sit for an hour with his
countenance steeped in deepest gloom while the rest
of the gang are convulsed with mirth. But should
one of the worthy things by any chance come down
with a sober or sensible thought then and then only
will T. B.'s distinguished countenance be wreathed
with smiles.
Thad's facial get-up is eccentric enough to fit in
with his other characteristics both physical and
mental. His thorax must be treated somewhere in
the vicinity of his heels for when he connects them
up in series the very walls do tremble.
As a companion and shipmate Thad is irreproach-
able. A good listener is always in demand and he is
the dean of them all. After listening to the usual
soporific line he was a most welcome whif. He has
never been an exponent of the theory that two can
live cheaper than one — so it is clear sailing ahead
for him.
Buzzard;
Sub Squad (4, J, /).
Joseph Francis Bolger
Adams, Massachusetts
"Joe-" '-Savvy"
LADIES and Gentlemen! The herewith appended
-/ facsimile presents the boast of Adams, Mass-
achusetts. The quiet simplicity of his untouched
nature was embalmed in the fragrance of the Berk-
shire zephyrs. Never, fair dragees, did reflected
summer sunset enhance such resplendence as that
which reigns on his Apollonian countenance. Child
of the wilderness and sequestered spaces, he toiled
not in vain in that ulterior sector of civilization —
forlo! that invisible sculptorwas preparing a master-
piece. Oft of a summer's eve, returning down the
mountain with his father's flock, Joe would hearken
to the roar of the distant surf, and the spirit of
romance winged the celestial blue.
Once Academized this facinorous vertebrate silently
convinced us of his contempt for astronomy. No-
body yet has been elected to " Who's Who Academi-
cally" by memorizing the Cosmo, and Joe's reputa-
tion is far from questionable. Couch cooty.?
Never! His forte is the play of those big rolling
eyes, and when he beams on one from the corners of
aforesaid orbits and that innocent blush is in the
ascendant — then girls. Watch Out! Joe is now
in quest of a knight to represent him at his wedding.
— Fusser from the heels down! He still retains a
childish fondness for the pristine swamps, and ever
and anon does he pine for the venerable fastnesses
of the Berkshires.
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Harry Warner Baltazzi
Westbury, Long Island
"Bep" "Be'ppo" "Harry"
'/^H God, I'm wooden," is the gist of Bep's rhino
Vy line. Notwithstanding this occasional out-
burst, Harry has more practical knowledge inside
that ivory gonk of his than we know what to do
with.
As for fussing! Oh shades of Saint Patrick! Did
you ever hear of that "cold forty" from Hmpstd.?
Get Bep to tell you about it — introductions are not
necessary for Beppo is delightly informal. And
dance! Why Wild Bill McKelvy on a spree is a
gentle zephyr alongside our Bep. Caruso never
stood a chance with Harry when our young hopeful
reached for the high notes at the Class Supper.
Bacchus himself must have turned green with envy.
But then that was but an incident and Bep has
since ceased striving to emulate any of our world
artists.
After having lived three years with him and having
seen him from every angle, we have come to the
conclusion that he is pretty much of a man. Here's
to you, Bep, a long life and a happy one.
"Yes, Count, some day some woman will be fool
enough to marry me! Won't that be Hell.?"
Crezv Squad (4);
Chief Petty Officer.
Preposterous.
Unthinkable.
Monstrous.
LiNFiELD Lee Hunt
RosEDALE, Kansas
"Rosedale" "Kansas"
SMOKE.?
Imbibe?
Burn Oil.?
Drag.? Never.
Culver and Schad's did excellent work in preparing
Mike for entrance, so asylum was granted previous
to the departure of '18.
Even as you and I, Mike has consistently displayed
the common ear marks of the forty per cent since
coming here, and has scored some highly distinctive
coups in this line. He is young and no doubt means
well, but even this cannot explain twenty-one empty
2-in-l cans, innumerable whisk brooms under his
mattress, giving his clean laundry round trips,
breaking bottles outside the Duke's office, and
habitual violations of section h. Art. 752, N. A. R.
The boy is a staunch advocate of concentration,
memory courses, and personal efficiency, although he
is quite unable to concentrate when his feet are at a
lower level than his head, and has occasionally
forgotten to attend chow. For all his absent-
mindedness; however, he has never strayed from the
path of a true Red Mike, and if there is any truth
in the statement that the longer they last the harder
they fall, we predict an interesting future for Mike.
Buzzard.
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Harry Alfred Brandenburger
Belleville, Illinois
''Brandy"
NOBODY ever heard of Belleville until Brandy
came among us, but if the place produces any
more like him, it's all right. His unfailing good
humor and generosity won the friendship and re-
spect of all with whom he came in contact.
Jrandy's athletic career has been confined to hard
and consistent work on the football squad. He has
not been numbered among the stars but has con-
tributed his share toward Navy victories.
Academically, he thinks himself wooden, but he
found himself in the savvy half at the end of
Youngster year in spite of his gloomy prophecies to
the contrary.
As a fusser, he isn't there; the Red Mikes can boast
of no member more devoted to their principles than
Brandy. His idea of a good time is a movie and a
bag of peanuts.
But in spite of all this Brandy will be a good man to
go to sea with.
"Say Brandy, dragging tonight.?"
"No, I ain't no great hand with the wimmen."
Tivo Stripes;
Expert Rifleman:
Football Squad.
John Wendell Jamison
Blairsville, Pennsylvania
"Red"
RED'S one great hobby was comparing his cerise
. hirsute appendage with the hair of every Irish
Plebe in the Regiment; when comparisons were fin-
ished, our hero generally took the fur-lined mustard
bottle. His long, curly, wavy, attic roof has been
the cynosure of all eyes and the envy of all femmes
who came within its radiance; they would exclaim,
"Oh, Red, you look so Titian!" For many hours,
the long suffering mirror would dumbly stand before
such pinkness, while the boy nonchalantly turned
from side to side and allowed the sunlight and Her-
picide to play in its midst.
No Plebe ever beat Red to formation, and rumor
has it that he only received four d's Youngster year,
besides keeping Swig off the pap sheet. A summer in
the lotus-covered lairs of Philadelphia, however,
converted the la-ad into an unrestrained and Bull-
shevik First Classman.
But County Kerry never had a more ardent ad-
mirer of the fair sex than Red. Fussing, dragging
blind, and getting bricked was all in a day's work.
Red, we are glad to have had you with us — your
booster spirit and carefree, sunny disposition will
surely make you many friends in the Service.
Buzzard;
Expert Rifleman.
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Hampden Osborne Banks
EuTAW, Alabama
''Major "II am" ''II. 0."
HAM came to us from sunny Alabama after the
old Academics had opened fire. Their game
has been a losing one with him because never have
they had him guessing.
The first term of Plebe year his domicile was in
the lowly basement. Later, however, he came up to
the 4th deck, 3rd wing to get acquainted with the
old 16th Co. and he has been in the limelight ever
since. His Southern drawl made a hit with the
Upper Classmen. Ham didn't go in for athletics,
excepting his frantic and finally successful attempt to
win positive buoyancy over in the tank. His happy
disposition and willingness to do favors at any time
have made him a friend of all who know him. The
reason for his perpetual happiness though is easily
found, as Ham gets a thick letter every day from
Back Home and there is a miniature where they
come from.
First Class cruise found Ham on Broadway enjoy-
ing life, but Ham has good ideas of being a regular
subscriber to the Good Housekeeper or the Home
Beautiful. Now we find Ham answering the call of
"Go west young man, go west."
"Gallopers Attention, Money at rest!"
Buzzard;
Clean Sleeve.
Francis Joseph McKenna
Leicester, Massachusetts
"Mick" ".-Ijax" "Mac"
OUR Ajax, short, dark, and rather good looking.
A son of old Erin and a firm advocate of home
rule. His favorite indoor sport is twisting the lion's
tail in the cause of the Emerald Isle, ask Tommy.
He slipped by the Jimmy Leg at the gate one day
in June and has been going in the right direction ever
since. "Academically, yes," but — well lets give
him the benefit of the doubt. As a Plebe, Ajax was
0. K., except for that walk, or rather strut; a game
cock wasn't in it with Mick.
Ajax showed signs of leanings toward the fair sex
Youngster year, but a summer in the Hub of the
Universe and a few nights on the Charles, and his
fate was sealed. If you want to find Mick on a
Saturday night, follow the crowd to the gym.
Ajax is blessed with an extremely good nature. He
can give and take a joke with equal humor, which is
no mean accomplishment. As a roommate he has
few equals; and so if you need a friend, be the occa-
sion one of joy or sorrow, this little Irish gentleman
is one worth having.
The third deck was the beginning of the end for
Ajax as far as tobacco was concerned. He fell hard
for the bearded lady and has been courting her
spasmodically ever since.
C. P. 0.
Copyright, 1913, by Harper & Brothers Courtesy of Harper's Magazine
Drawn by W. J. Aylward
Perry Transferring his Flag from tne La-u'renc
George Lowell Richmire
Morocco, Indiana
"Mud" "Daddy" " Alluzvishes"
WHY did you enter the Navy, garcon?"
"The Navy needs a good man, sir."
On another occasion when asked the favorite
riddle, " What do you do when you don't know what
to do?" Our sunny friend from sunny Indiana
casually remarked, "Mildew."
An assemblage of 166 pounds of bone and muscle.
Daddy was destined for the gridiron. During his
Plebe year, George was frequently seen limping
down the corridor in a zig-zag course as a result of
the trials and tribulations of a never-tiring hustler.
Unfortunately a severe mjury to his left leg brought
his football career to a close.
Joe has never been a favorite with Fatima despite
the fact that he has made many attempts to create
firm diplomatic relations with her. Lady Nicotine
has proved his guillotine on several occasions.
Mud's last flirtation with the fragrant weed was in
the form of a strong cigar — but why say more.
Iging, starring, in sunshine or in rain, George's
face is always lighted up with an ear-to-ear smile, a
smile which has and always will smooth the rough
passages of his career.
Buzzard.
Raymond Cyril Percival
Augusta, Maine
"Percy" " Marmaduke"
THIS is one representative of the Pine Tree
State who is still with us. For, in spite of his
confidence of being bilged after every exam, Percy
has thus far evaded the Academic shoals.
Owing to his classical surname, Percy was the
recipient of many titles during his Plebe year, and
will still answer to Marmaduke, Algernon, Reginald
and similar outrages.
While one naturally associates Percival with tea-
fights and the like, Percy has been a consistent Red
Mike during his three-odd years here.
The most thrilling experience Percy has encoun-
tered within these walls came at the time when the
Commandant and Duty Officer paid him a little
visit while he was enjoying the charms of Lady
Fatima. He claims, however, that the sight of
those six and one-half gold stripes repaid him for
his unexpected cruise.
During both his cruises, Percy has been a close con-
tender for anchor position in grease, narrowly miss-
ing it on both occasions. However, we are sure
that when his great test comes he will give his best
to the Service.
Buzzard.
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Ralph Elmer Butterfield
Worcester, Massachusetts
"Hook" "Eagle" "Campo" "Olie"
POSSESSED not only of the necessary grit and
pep, but also with the determination to reform
the Navy, Campo won his way to the Academy
from the Service. For a while Plebe year with all
its rates — or from his point of view lack of rates —
only tended to increase his indignation. Though
Hook hails from the baked-bean State, he was
never in line for a star and was always rhino at
some department. Moreover at Hick Bell's Terp-
sichorean demonstrations. Hook was usually
unsat. One Monday morning Hook lost out badly
with the Math Department. Firm in his convic-
tion to have the last word, and to tell the boys what
his opinion of them was, he rapidly completed his
paper, and then added his own ideas on the subject:
"Perhaps if we had extra instruction in this subject
instead of dancing we could pass the exams once
in a while."
Hook soon lost his fervor for a free Navy, though,
and took to art. Here he surely did star. A dash
here and a splash there and a perfect picture of a
perfect 4.0 appeared. His work can always be
found among the very best of the Log's collection.
Buzzard.
Carl Hilton Bushnell
Cincinnati, Ohio
"Bush"
'TT /"HO is that Plebe with the inverted brace.?
VV Thus he first came under observation
under his question mark appearance you will find a
friend loyal to the core and with a heart as big as
the broad ocean. Even that fateful Fat that
caused him to take his first cruise during Plebe
Christmas wasn't enough to dampen his spirits, —
nor his inclination, for he loves to boast of the fact
that he has courted Lady Nicotine in every available
spot in the yard and in every form. Morpheus is no
mean God in Bush's estimation for in all his career
he has heard reveille only once and that was when he
had the morning watch on the cruise. Of course he
was a great friend of the D. O's for they always had a
dependable victim.
It was quite a coincidence that Bush entered the
Academy at the same time that the postage was
raised to three cents but not a very remarkable one
when you become acquainted with the size of his
correspondence. How he ever answered them all
and kept his grease with the Academics is still the
wonder of the age.
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Charles Herbert Belcher
Columbus, Ohio
'" Breicery" " Iloiber/"
BREWERY'S courtship of a certain Turkish lady
of world renown has been nothing short of phe-
nomenal. Not being over-burdened with that quality
known as luck, he has made long and frequent visits
to the erstwhile resting place of skaghounds, the
Reina. He is now the proud possessor of a black N,
9 stars. On First Class cruise when we dropped the
mud hook in the North River you should have seen
Brewery light out for the Great White Way. He
hit it with a bang and showed the blase New
Yorkers how to step. In fact one night he stepped
just a little too far, and as a result spent a week of
Sep leave stepping off a report of six hours over
leave. Did this worry Brewery? Not a bit of it.
All he said was "Well! two weeks' leave is better
than none."
It is the hearty wish of us, his friends, that he may
get along as well as an officer m the Service as lie
has with us as a midshipman.
Buzzard;
Reina {138 days).
Timothy Francis Wellincs
Boston, Massachusetts
" Giis" " Ted"
WHEN we first knew Gus his attitude toward
the other sex was decidedly cold; but since he
has developed into a man he has lost his boyish
ideas and directed the most careful attention to at
least one girl. Ted refuses to be enticed by sweet-
scented notes and boxes of candy. It is a rare thing
to see him drag to a N.A. hop. Vague rumors are
heard about his mysterious trips to town on Satur-
day nights and Sunday afternoons. There are sus-
picions, but we dare not express them.
In Academic work Gus has steadily climbed the
ladder of success. Each year he gets more savvy.
At first he was far behind the savvy Mass. tradi-
tions. Youngster year saw improvement and First
Class year found him a really savvy man.
Ted was practically at home during his First Class
cruise. It was during those months that he gained
prominence as a ball player. In fact baseball and
extra duty occupied most of his time.
Ted is one of the favored few who doesn't get rhino.
Of course if a certain letter doesn't arrive on time he
raves, but always with a smile. If you want your
spirits boosted 100% call on him; a cure for that
rhino feeling is guaranteed.
We all like Gus; we cant help it. He is a valuable
classmate and a thoroughbred in every respect.
Buzzard;
Three Diagonals;
Boxinz Team.
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Colin James Thomas
Denver, Colorado
"Lin" "Tommy" "Tom"
1IN is the proud possessor of Ye Old Navy Line,
-J the famous hawser with which he takes them
all m tow. He seldom gets angry except when the
Nav Department treats him rough or someone pro-
poses to his girl. If ambition were dew-drops this
man could float the Atlantic Fleet. He is a fond
lover of music and plank steak.
The class picked a wazz when they picked Lin to
run the Art Department of the Lucky Bag. That is
one thing he has put his heart into besides the gentle
game of lacrosse. Art is right — his favorite hobby
being the art of beating up his poor little roommate.
After the smoke of the scrimmage has cleared away
it is not an uncommon sight to see Lin doubled up in
laughter while Tarby (pitterpat, pitterpat) makes
copious tracks down the corridor.
Lin hopes some day to be a big gun in aviation and
he should be if he keeps up his good record, for he
gets everything he goes after, leaving behind him a
clean slate and, in the minds of those who know
him, the memory of a real pal.
Jrt Editor Lucky Bag;
Log Staff (1);
Boxing Squad {4);
Lacrosse Squad {3, 1);
Buzzard;
Class Lacrosse (7).
Joseph Wali er Rodes
Lexington, Kentucky
"Pete" "Doc" "Cap"
A SON of old Kentuck, Pete came to be one of us.
With his hearty, good cheer and his inane de-
sire to burst forth into song at any and all times.
Pete's hobby is athletics and he identified himself
with the football and lacrosse squads, winning his
lNt First Class year. As president of the Y. M.
C. A. he carried himself with dignity and credit,
well to be remembered among the long line of those
who say on Sunday nights, "Gentlemen we have with
us this enemy."
Doc is a wholesome sort of man, the kind of a
person in whom you felt like confiding. He had the
knack of making the most impossible situation
possible and is always looking on the bright side of
things.
His studies have bothered him somewhat, but he
always managed to squeeze through, never losing
heart even when dangerously unsat. He is the
philosophy of the satisfied and content.
It has been a pleasure to know Pete, a man who
not only has high ideals but who also lives up to
them.
Three Stripes;
President Y. M. C. A. (/),•
Secretary Y. M. C. A. (J);
Honor Committee {3);
Football Numerals (4, J, 1);
Basketball Numerals (4);
Lacrosse Numerals (3).
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Alexander Johnson Gray, Jr.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"Ajax" "Jloysius" "Alex'
AJAX certainly missed his vocation when he
- joined the Navy, because anybody who has his
facility for finding food on a foodless deck, 2.5's in
Bohvar's httle red book, and a queen on all blind
drags should be in Oklahoma hunting oil, or in Ire-
land hunting snakes rather than wasting his talent
here.
He is constant in the praise of the Keystone state,
Anyone who has lived within two decks of him for
any length of time is able to tell you ofF-hand to two
decimal points the wheat produced by Lancaster
County during the last fiscal year, and the percent-
age of Pennsylvania volunteers in our National
Army at the start of the War.
Aloysius is famous for his good-nature and his ter-
rific line. He can argue more about nothing at
greater length than many of our well-known Pro-
hibitionists.
He went out for everything Plebe year, made the
Mexican Athletic Union Youngster year, and tried
his hand at our three roughest sports, water-polo,
lacrosse, and fussing his First Class year.
Seriously though we all hope that Ella finally gets
by with the Medical Department. His ready line
will cheer us on when the seas are breaking green
over the bridge, and the odds are apparently beyond
human help.
Football Squad (4);
Masqueraders Stage Gang (4);
Company Representative {!);
Buzzard.
Edward Parvin Beach
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
"Doc"
HOLY cats, Archie, I can't go, I'm dragging."
'Twas ever thus when Paravane isn't boning
or out for some form of athletics, it's a pretty safe
bet he's basking in the smiles of the fair sex or
heaving a fluent line to the one back in Williamsport.
He is never completely happy unless he's dragging,
but his twisted dates have kept him in continual hot
water. Ask anyone who made Brooklyn Navy
Yard cruise on the Pennsy.
But to take Pop seriously, as he takes life, there
are few here who have lived up as well to their ideals
of industry and duty. He went out for wrestling
and track, not so much with the idea of winning for
himself as of helping along the team, and there as
elsewhere, he has made good and held down a
coveted place on the training table. He has always
kept well ahead of the Profs, although some of his
battles have caused the remark that "He's never
happy unless he has something to worry about."
On the whole, Parvin has earned the enviable rep-
utation of being a steady, conscientious worker;
the kind that sticks to it and makes good in the end,
be it in the Navy or out in "God's Country."
One Stripe;
Ji'restling Squad (/).
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Sherwood Badger Smith
Raleigh, North Carolina
" Sherry"" Sheerbone"" Wormwood"" Smitty""Pudden
TALL and broad shouldered with blue eyes and
brown hair, his manner is quiet and unassum-
ing. Add to these the fact that his name is Smith
and — but Sherwood refused to remam m obscurity
and made both the First Class football team and
that winning water-polo team.
Those broad shoulders of his have caused him no
end of worry. He has spent hours before the mirror
with craned neck and critical gaze. "Say, does this
blouse fit across the shoulders?" This question no
oftener than twice a minute, and the faintest sug-
gestion of an errant wrinkle would send him to the
tailor to have said blouse altered. Sh! Here is
another secret! He used to have special bow-
legged trousers made for each suit!
But you can't help liking him for his common sense
and good nature. However, you haven't heard the
worst. He is greasy! Why he even greased up
Wally Vernou as an extra efficient traffic cop. Ask
him how he got his C. P. O. appointment. Ser-
iously, he rated it.
Sherwood in shower: (4 minutes before late blast)
"I knew that darn formation was going to bust!"
"Lawsy chile, ain't he growed.?"
First Class Football Team;
Water-Polo Team;
Buzzard;
C. P. 0.;
JVNP;
Class Lacrosse (/).
William Carpenter Allison
New York City, New York
"Bill" "Jl" "Berdie"
MOSES of Biblical by-gone days, Alexander the
Great, Caesar, Napoleon, all of them came,
and went. But alas, alack-a-day, who hath risen to
fill their shoes but young Berdie himself. The
master mind of them all. Gentle reader of these
scrambled thoughts, believe me when I say — Ye
have but to gaze upon that forehead high, the eyes
of blacken hue to know the rest.
Why, even back in the old days when "Plebes
were Plebes", Berdie began to thrive over there in
the Marine Barracks. Later, a cruise on the Reina
lended a certain salty flavor to his midnight yarns.
Stories — "So help me Hannah!" Old himself
would bow his head in shame. Berdie has that
happy faculty of remembering everything he reads or
hears, only he doesn't read anything he doesn't have
to, and never hears 'cause he's always talking.
With all his tendency to exceed the bounds of
truth and reason, Berdie is a boy in a thousand;
always on for a party, stag or co-ed, generous, a good
borrower, and nice to confide in 'cause he only tells
his friends (not having any enemy).
"Lo Berdie, solong, and may fate prosper thy path
down 'in Lehigh Valley' wherever thou mayest
roam."
Basketball Squad {4,3, /);
Numerals (4);
Crew Squad (/);
Buzzard;
Clean Sleeve.
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Paul Edward Pihl
New Britain, Connecticut
''Pep" "Doc"
PEP has had quite an eccentric career as a mid-
shipman, reverses being interspersed with high
honors, from the time he was entrusted with the
Editorship of the Bag, through his coronation as
five-striper, down to the time he was welcomed as a
member of the Clean Sleevers' Union.
The nickname Pep is merely a figure of rhetoric,
for Our Paul is slow of movement, and slow of
speech. Furthermore, he is savvy, conscientious,
and reserved. Dragging with him is not a practice,
but a momentous occasion, and straight rumor hath
it that he has taken the fatal happy step.
Too human, good-natured and likeable to be over-
efficient, or worldly wise, and yet brainy and clever
enough to take his place with the best of them in
more than one branch of endeavor. Pep has made a
host of friends who respect him for what he is, and
for the fact that he liked the truth better than five
stripes.
And, with his severe mien, and dignified attitude,
he is ever willing to have his good time with all the
rest of us and fill his place among those who know
him as a carefree lover of hilarity.
Five Stripes;
Star {4, 3);
Cretv (4);
Log Staff (4, 3);
Class Honor Committer {3);
Editor-in-Chief of Lucky Bag;
Clean Sleeve.
Carl Andrew Lawrence Sundberg
Weehawken, New Jersey
"Cal" "Calcium" "Sunny" "Sundy"
THE authorities banked on Sunny's solemn face
and aged appearance, and awarded him four
stripes for it. Then they were surprised when they
found that his looks belied his "Sunny" disposition,
which fact most of us knew all along.
Sunny is right among them when it comes to a gay
party, whether he is just participating in it or staging
it himself, as we all remember from our famous
Class Supper for which most credit is due him as
Chairman of the Supper Committee.
For Carl is a true indoor sportsman and has been
so since he gave up his Plebe aspirations to be a
cross-country runner. Look at his activities and you
can surmise his abilities. No one passed him on the
ballroom floor, for he was chairman of the snakes.
But his forte was music, and at this he excelled. His
gang of howlers and musicians put out some good
musical shows during the winter. Both Log and
Lucky Bag are indebted to him for his work.
But we'll remember best the times when all the old
Smoke Hall gang would gather around Sunny at the
piano and lift our lusty, though perhaps rusty,
voices in song which bound us all in a stronger tie
of friendship than any other act of our association.
Four Stripes; Star {4, 3);
Choir {4, 3); Glee Club (J);
Leader Glee Club (/); Log Staff {4, 3);
Log Board (7); Lucky Bag Staff (/);
Class Ring Committee;
Chairman Class Supper Committee;
Editor Reef Points;
Chairman Hop Committee (I).
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Thomas Edward Zellars
Grantville, Georgia
" Tommie" "Dixie Dew Drop" "Roue "
ISN'T he handsome, though? And, girls, just
think, he seldom drags. The only thing besides
the weak squad that is capable of enticing him over
to the gym is a girl from Georgia.
That natural brace and snappy step admired by us
Plebe summer were the result of training at Culver,
where Tommie received his childhood education.
Tommie's savviness was demonstrated Plebe year.
Since then he has been content to loaf along on his
reputation, but is always well up in things Academic.
Tommie is the possessor of a geniality that is
enviable. His perpetual good humor and ability to
take failure as well as success with the same com-
posure is quite an accomplishment.
We didn't all know him at first, but his quiet, un-
assuming, courteous manner soon won him a warm
place in the hearts of everyone.
Buzzard.
Charles Wellborn, Jr.
Los Angeles, California
"Charlie" "Chil"
'/'"^O West young man, go West!" is the word of
VJ advice that these Pacific Coast natives cry
and our own Cutey is no exception to this. From
the lowest depths of Plebe life to the exalted altitude
of 1st P. O. he has remained true to "Cal" through
thick and thin. During Plebe year he kept the
table (i. e. the Upper Classmen) amused by wild tales
of Mack Sennett's Beauties and the "wishy-washy"
waves of the beach.
Youngster year he developed a fine sense of effi-
ciency and his savviness gave him many spare mo-
ments to bone menu cards, food calories, etc., in
anticipation of the office of Battalion Commissary.
But in the spring a young man's thoughts turn to
another cruise and it was then that the far-famed
Western estrella beamed with a luminosity that
rivalled Venus, Polaris, Aldebran, and all the rest of
Wallie's favorites. You see the Delaware was at
anchor practically all summer and dances in New
York and Rockport helped to break the monotony, —
(and also the midshipmen).
However we have forgiven him those trivial fail-
ings long ago, and it is only fitting that we bid him
"Goodbye, Good luck, Happy Voyage."
Buzzard;
Boxing Squad (7).
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Arnold Jay Isbkll
Logan, Iowa
"Izzy" "Busier"
SINCE Izzy's advent here, his many abilities and
characteristics have made for him many friends.
His brains are legion as the sign of wisdom on his
collar indicates. His athletic ability, so well evi-
denced by his lacrosse and wrestling during Young-
ster year, have been overcome by the Sirens of Nico-
tine, Sleep, and the Red Book. But these are
unheard when a classmate wrecked on the Academic
Seas has called for his aid.
There is a corner in the hearts of all for Izzy, for
his easy-going ways, his ready smile, and his willing-
ness to play the game, whatever it may be, accord-
ing to Hoyle. And when the gang is gathered around
it makes one's heart warm to hear him sing, as he
thinks of days soon to come,
"On the shores of California,
Where the balmy breezes blow,
I can see an earthly Paradise
In a little bungalow.
All the joys of earth and heaven
Seem to come to me as one,
And her love will make life glisten
As dew sparkles in the sun."
Star (4, 3);
Two Stripes;
Clean Sleeve;
LNr (3);
If NT (3).
CJK(jKGH Henry Hahm
Philadklphia, Pennsylvania
"Bum" "G. Ilenery" "Georgie"
A MILLION dollar smile, and a glow of health
and happiness are the landmarks of George
Henry. Philadelphia has always been his home port,
and he is absolutely so proud of the fact that he is
willing to shake hands with any Plebe from that
vicinity.
We doubt if it would be fair to accuse George of
being lazy for many a time during his Youngster
cruise we would find him scrubbing decks and back
at Bancroft Hall he was a charter member of the
Denver Club — that fraternity of early-morning
risers who delight in a "cross country" run fol-
lowed by a cold plunge — all before breakfast.
One of the footprints left on the sands of time at
the Academy was George's ability to manage a
Masquerader stage gang. He developed his funda-
mental Plebe training in this branch of the service,
and the "blood feed" near the end of Plebe season
induced him to make his second and third appear-
ances.
George Henry is as great an authority on 4.0
femmes and bricks as Walter Camp is on football.
His wit will win him anything. During his three
years here, it frequently won him a place under the
table.
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Masqueraders {3, i).
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William Edward Sullivan
International Falls, Minnesota
"Sully"
UNLIKE most of us, who at one time or another
indicate by our actions that we might be
properly consigned to the forty per cent. Sully is
rather an ordinary man. To most everyone who
comes in contact with him he exhibits none of the
peculiarities or idiosyncracies so common to this
existence. He may be well described as a reticent
and recluse type of individual. When he does talk,
his lack of imagination always confines him to the
topics of the day.
Occasionally Sully snakes. How he gets away
with it we don't know, but to all appearances he does.
He is most conscientious and exacting in the per-
formance of his duty which, combined with his
searching eye, makes them all stand from under.
Did you ever sneak into ranks after late blast and
stay off the pap ? I'll say you never did.
His assiduity and loyalty win for him a warm and
solid place in the hearts of those who are fortunate
enough to really know him. He has all the qualities
for an invaluable officer and aboard the taut ship
will be right in his realm.
Buzzard.
Roland Robert Killiap
Kalispell, Montana
"A"' "Montana" " Rosie"
KILLIAN is a living example of what a First
Class cruise in a dry dock can do for one. Before
going on that memorable voyage, each night would
find him sitting and keeping company with the
King's own radiator amid the tender glances of the
Cosmo and Red Book. But now that source of
heat can no longer seduce him and claims desertion
on the grounds that he spends his days dreaming of
"someone" and his nights in bed. To be brief, he
has lost forever his charter membership in that
famous club of Red Mikes and indulges in the
scandalous avocation of tripping the light fantastic
on days not otherwise demanded by his source of
constant joy — the Executive Department.
He frequently engaged the Academic Department
at close quarters incurring much publication, but
finally succeeded in forcing capitulation, making
the first half with a bit to spare.
We know he will make good in the great school of
the Service and wish him happiness and success in
all states, especially in the married state, for after
all, be they large or be they small, there are none
like your own.
Clean Sleevcr;
Rifle Squad {4, 3);
Expert Rifleman.
James Rogers Dudley
Hannibal, Missouri
"Jitnmy" "Doodlfy" "Dud"
UNCLE Dud is a native of Old Missouri and
comes from the scene of Mark Twain's
"Huck Finn," where, as a boy, he used to play pirate
and get lost in the famous cave.
Easy-going, good-natured, and passably reg,
Doodley has made many friends. He has always
walked the straight and narrow, though Youngster
year he was nearly led astray by Ziggie's mad revels.
Dudley is savvy in the stuff that counts and has a
very practical turn of mind. Ask him about that
home-made, leather-lined, non-corrosive, naviga-
ting sextant that he made with a broken mirror and
a door knob. It worked too.
"Our Jim" seldom drags, and like Grape Nuts
"There's a reason," and boy, she's some queen.
Ask him about those twice-a-day letters from the
original Garden of Eden, then go and sample that
chow he gets regularly and you'll wonder how he
managed to wait till June week.
"Here's to you. Dud!"
Buzzard.
Ralph Cornelius Sanson
Atoka, Oklahoma
"Sliorly" "Crepe Hanger" "Sans"
SHOR rV hails from Oklahoma but that doesn't
make him an Indian. When he came here as a
Plebe he knew pretty well what he was doing, and
the very first orders he got about stowing lockers,
etc., he carried out to the letter. He started in
being reg, and, as his record will show, has seldom
deviated from that course.
He is a conscientious worker and by this means has
managed to keep out of trouble. No one was more
surprised than he when he found himself in the
first half. But once there he has by his sticktoit-
tiveness raised his average considerably.
As an athlete he was the star of the sub squad, for
when the call for extra swimmers went out he was
among the volunteers. However, he actually
learned to swim, and now he could rescue an
anchor if he had to.
Shorty is not much of a fusser, but there's a reason.
His capacity for sleep is enormous, but that's noth-
ing against him for when he is awake you'll know it
all right, because he is always ready to tackle any-
thing.
Buzzar
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Stuart Howe Ingersoll
Portland, Maine
"Slim" "Ingie" "Tick-Tick"
SHE may be all that but I'm through with
women," says Ingie, most any Sunday night,
but don't fret, girls, for Slim is a joiner of the "Never
Again Club" after every week-end only to be amongst
'em in full swing by the next hop. The secret of it
all is he's in love, and she threw him down. The
dope is that she would have taken him but she was
afraid that like the chronometer his ancestor built
he was guaranteed for only one year.
Slim rates the star on his "Yorktown & Return"
campaign badge. For hours he gallantly patrolled
the nets in York river and during an engagement with
an enemy tin can floating up with the tide his exten-
sive nose received the damage instead of the can.
First Class cruise among the "^'eomanettes of the
Philly Yard came near being fatal to Ingie for the
sympathetic soul he found to unload class pins and
other trifles on came near being the largest stock-
holder in the Ingersoll "estate," but she was a sweet
girl or, as Slim says, "She must have loved me after
all," for she shipped all trophies back prepaid when
she wrote him of her marriage to a cit.
Rifle Squad (4, 3, 1);
Buzzard.
WiLLARD EeSLEY DiLLON
East Tawas, Michigan
"Jack" "Harp" "Dill"
STEADY, easy-going Jack. Never a care, never
a worry. That's Jack to a "T". He never
deviates any more from that set course than does our
old friend — The Mean Sun. And we are here to bet
that when in future years we run across Willard out
in the Philippines or on the China Station, he'll still
be the same care-free, easy-going Jack; he simply
couldn't be anything else.
His relations with the fair sex have been some-
what mysterious. Ordinarily he has been very
much of a Red Mike as far as weknowdefinitely, but
there are stories you know — there always are. For
instance, on First Class cruise, that "wonderful time
we had in Norfolk." It was claimed by someone
that they happened by a certain hotel one day and
there sat Jack in the lobby with a femme on either
side, and he was as much at home as a stray coulomb
roosting in a condenser. So we have some doubts
as to his rightful claim to be classed a true Red Mike.
Personally, Dillon is a conscientious man; both in
executive work, and Academic chalk fights he dis-
played this quality, always playing a straight from
the shoulder, honest game. He has just a touch of
that kind of humor that comes to the surface now
and then, and lets others realize that smile makes
life worth while.
C. P. 0.;
Submarine Squad (J).
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Thomas Joseph Kelly
COFFEYVILLE, KaNSAS
"Kelly" "Tom" "Spi'cks"
MR. Kelly! how many subjects are you unsat in ?"
"I am sat in Steam sir!" Wooden? — Maybe! —
but no one ever saw him fail to make the required
2.5 even in Dago.
Where you and I would turn to the sporting page
of a newspaper, Specks would invariably turn to the
financial section. He was an authority on stock
quotations and could tell you exactly how much you
would have made on Standard Preferred in the last
twelve hours. Being reared in the booming oil
country may account for T. J.'s strong busmess
affinity.
Kelly not only fussed singularly but plural — he
fussed and you fussed with him, your roommate and
your roommate's spoons all joined the party — there
were that many femmes in the crowd.
During First Class leave Kelly went duck hunting
— Minnesota, but not having much luck it is said
that he hiked to Massachusetts and took up "dear
hunting."
Anyway don't start an argument for T. J. delights
in that more than you do and some say that he can
handle his dukes if the occasion requires.
Here's to you T. J., you had a hard row to hoe and
we are with you.
Two Stripes.
George Van Deurs
Portland, Oregon
"Tan" "Gee"
C^HEERFUL, happy-go-lucky spirit gets him by
> any time, any place. If a keen sense of humor is
a prime requisite for a Naval Officer, Van ought
to make a good showing. His favorite pastime
Youngster year was to roust out his gang and start a
few birthday parties. He thought it a mighty good
joke to use a duty belt to steal women, etc. His
easy-going habits caused him to spend most of his
Wednesdays and Saturdays wearing out good shoes.
The last two months of his First Class year were
uncertain times for Van. He made the most ideal
Plebe look like a clean sleever. Another Midship-
man's cruise didn't look good to Lengthy.
Unlike the majority of 21-A, studies never worried
him. He could bore a hole through a text book in
less time than it takes to tell. If he didn't like the
book's method, he'd use one of his own. It gave
him much delight to show the Prof where the books
were wrong. The only Department that ever had
him guessin' was Dago. He savvied Dago like he
fusses women — always in the dark. Ask him about
the time he dragged the chaperone for his roommate.
Van, your head ought to stand you well up in the
Service, but if it doesn't, your lower extremities will,
so why worry?
Buzzard.
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David Biederman Rossheim
Columbia, South Carolina
''Red" "Ross" "Rosy Gonk"
ROSS is red headed, but is not a Sinn Feiner, and
- he does not possess a violent temper. He
entered as a war baby and the beginning of Aca-
demic year found him anchored to the Barracks.
Two years at the University of South Carolina
gave him a good foundation to work on and conse-
(|uently he has never had to worry a great deal over
his studies.
Youngster year Red surprised us all by developing
into a regular snake, and his attendance score has
been nearly perfect.
Red is very gullible, and he will swallow the hook,
sinker and line of almost any framed-up story, so at
times he has been the prey of the Torreadors. But
innocence is not a fault and it is nice to have some
one swallow your story once in a while. Though
quiet and unassuming, he has a motherly kindness
about him.
Llewellyn James Johns
Cambridge, Ohio
" Lu " "Johnnie"
HE is one of those very rare characters, quiet and
unassuming, but fearful to behold when
aroused. He has been in the latter condition only
twice — twice when he returned from Sep leave, but
the poor Plebes bore the brunt of his displeasure and
we as a result know him only as the good-natured
Pee Wee.
He is not a giant and has two freckles, but despite
this several young ladies from Pennsylvania con-
sider it no drawback. One of the most surprising
things about Mil Lu is the fact that, although un-
beknown to anyone, he is savvy. No one had an
idea he was going to be a member of the illustrious
half of the class; he upped and surprised us all.
Voila.
And what is perhaps his most winning characteris-
tic is his ability to enter into a gab fest, all tuned
to your own mood, and then fish out some fitting
remark from his experiences in Cambridge, Philly,
or New York to keep the ball rollin'.
When all's said and done, Johns gets there what-
ever happens, whether it takes a bluff or a lot of
effort. Good nature and even temper are his two
princely qualities.
Buzzard;
Soccer Squad (J);
Jr resiling Squad (/).
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Harold Edgar McCarthy
Mitchell, South Dakota
"B.N." "Harp" ''Brick"
AC'S athletic prowess was displayed Plebe
year when he would have made the fourth
team if they hadn't stolen his suit. That soured
him on the regular team stuff, so now he confines
himself to the Denver Club. You can hear the
twinkle of his alarm clock most any morning amid
the curses of his roommate.
Mac is a great fusser. He will drag for a friend in
need at any time. Being a great fusser he was in his
element, First Class cruise in Norfolk and Boston,
and there are a few hearts in each port which miss
a beat when their owners see a letter with his well-
known chicken track chirography on the outside.
If Mac ever happens to leave the Navy for the
Glamors of "Cit" life he can make his fortune as a
ventilation expert, for there isn't a room in which he
cannot create a tendency with a sixty mile gale
blowing in all directions.
But we hope that he won't leave us for quite some
time, for we would lose a mighty big-hearted pal
and an officer and a gentleman.
Buzzard.
Al.FKKI) MaRCELLUS CjRANUM
Amery, Wisconsin
"Granny" "Yum-Yum"
ALFRED was one of the famous crowd commonly
l\. known as war babies, so that his natural tal-
ent for leadership did not have a chance to make
themselves known Plebe summer. At the end of
Plebe summer, he learned, much to his disgust, that
he was one of the two hundred Plebes that were to
be sent to the barracks. Here we first noticed
that touch of savviness that later on stood him in
such good stead, when the order in regard to the
resumption of the four-year course was issued.
He barely missed starring Plebe and Youngster
years, and he has always been willing to give
assistance to some less fortunate classmate who is
making heavy weather of it Academically.
Marcellus was, to all appearances, a Red Mike
until First Class year. Then he burst forth in saurian
glory on a blind drag and has since continued to be
among those present at tea fights and hops. He
always had the true Navy spirit for athletics and
the gym wouldn't seem natural without him per-
forming on the Wopes or doing other gymnastic
stunts.
"Let's go over to the gym, Whitie."
One Stripe;
Gym Squad (3, I);
Boxing Squad (7);
Academy Featherweight;
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Paul Barclay Wishart
New Orleans, Louisiana
"Wish" "Little Joe"
BOS'N'S mate, eight side-boys and the band!
Here comes our Paul! Just ask him sometime
how the old Skmny Paul yell was revised for him as
well as Pihl. If you were to hear a line that sounds
like Chaucer, Voltaire, Billy Sunday and a "steamer
in a fog," that's Wish telling the boys what the Com
had to say at the last meeting of the clan.
Wish was a good fellow, but oh what a voluble,
affluent, effervescing line he did possess. As Ath-
letic Editor of the Log, and a member of the Lucky
Bag Staff, he got rid of much of it, but still had an
inexhaustible supply left for Smoke Hall and his
company. For P. B. got three stripes and made an
excellent Company commander, so excellent that
the boys called him Little Joe.
Wish was savvy by nature, a fusser by week-ends,
and a capable efficient man by constant endeavor.
He's a mighty good fellow to make a cruise or a
liberty with, and except when he was warning all
hands of the approach of a great catastrophe at the
hands of the Executive Department, his line was
full of fun.
Our Paul! Pretty Paul! Paul Wishart.
Three Stripes;
Star (4, J);
Log Staff {4, 3);
Log Board {!);
Business Manager Reef Points;
Class Supper Committee;
Lucky Bag Staff;
Chairman German Committee.
Norman Oscar Schwif.n
St. Joseph, Missouri
"Piggy" "Nute" "Pee-wee"
NUTE has one quality that is paramount among
men of genius and letters — he is inclined to be
somewhat of a pessimist when an altercation be-
tween himself and the Academic Board is at hand.
He bilges regularly fifteen times a week with one for
luck on Saturday.
Piggy has been quite a violinist in his time, but
smce Plebe year a few of the classics (notably BuUard
Vol. I and H) have so absorbed his interests that he
has gradually drifted away from those coarse and
gratifying pursuits.
Outside of his early acquired habit of swimming
like a rock, wherein he qualified as a charter member
of the "Extra Shower's Club," his major sport has
been the national pastime of Sunny Spain. As a
raconteur of lances cortas of a spicy variety not al-
ways heard in the most exclusive circles, he is ad-
mittedly rex rexorum. His line will ever remain a
never-failing, ever-refreshing scuttle-butt to his
shipmates. While he may not be built for cruising
on the surface, we're confident that when rough
weather sets in, while he may ship the seas now and
then, he'll keep his head 'til ordered to "make the
best of way to port."
"How's it to get in phase-.?"
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John Augustine Waters, Jr.
Stamford, Connecticut
"Thuf
IV \0\] ever see a tall, elderly, florid pugilist
knocking rackety syncopation out of a helpless
piano you can be reasonably certain who it is; but
it you encounter the same gentleman later, resting
his head on an open Bowditch or an Ordnance book,
giving a nasal imitation of the rattle of a chain in
the hawse pipe you will know beyond doubt that
you are gazing on one Thug Waters, lately of
Stamford, Conn.
Perhaps he may have had another name before he
broke into the Navy, but from the first time
"Nmeteen" gazed on his mastadonian frame he
has been known by the gentle cognomen of Thug.
It is a peculiar thing, too, because the only criminal
tendency he ever exhibited was a desire to murder
anyone who awakened him from his beloved sleep.
Thug's sleeping mechanism was adjusted to
seven positions and any temperature on the
Fahrenheit scale.
But when all is said and done the fact remains old
Thug Waters is a gentleman — generous to a
fault, a damned good friend, and always ready to
drive away that rhino feeling with the cheerful
tunes that only his nimble fingers could produce.
Class German Co m m ittee :
Jazz Orchestra;
Buzzard.
Henry Goodman Williams
New Haven, Connecticut
"Hennie"
HE'S musical, has rotten luck, and his hair al-
ways has a patent leather finish and rhumb
line part in it. Hennie could come out of the swim-
ming pool and his hair would look like that of the
handsome boy in the collar ads. Some spiteful in-
dividual whispered, "Vaseline," but it couldn't
have remained that slick with anything less than
baked clay on it.
For three consecutive years at the Academy the
leaders of the choir and the managers of the glee
club made Hennie a standing offer. It was that he
stand still and do nothing else; his job was to give
atmosphere because he looked as if he could really
sing, but the only reason he stayed in the choir was
because he could get a better look at the girls m
chapel and could sleep during the sermon. But
when it came to playing the piano — he could bring
tears to the eye of a Duty Officer. The trouble was
that they didn't have a piano in Joe's office and con-
sequently he bounced the pap more than once.
A more harveyized, shell proof, double plated and
lap welded good nature doesn't exist. He is the
only man in the class who could come back from
extra duty with a grin and if —
"The man worth while is the man who can smile
When everything goes dead wrong,"
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ennie is wortn a million
Buzzard;
Glee Club (3, 1);
Choir (4, 3, 1).
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Paul Edward Roswall
Medford, Massachusetts
"Rosy" "Duke" "Dutch"
1ADIES and Gentlemen, you 'see before you the
-J happiest, most pessimistic, trustful, cynical
person you have ever set eyes upon, for the Duke is
never more happy than when making pessimistic
predictions of the future.
On Fridays before the arrival of those blind drags
he is as trustful as a child. Never yet has he re-
fused a blind drag. As for his success, we will spare
details.
The Duke has never worn dazzlers on his collar,
but on the other hand has never had any trouble
keeping the Academic wolf from his door.
Liberty every day was a godsend to him First
Class year and on almost any afternoon you might
see him accompanied by Ham making flank speed on
a straight course for Moore's. We say almost any
afternoon, because during the first term the "Pants
Hangers" over at the gym occupied his Wednesday
afternoons quite strenuously.
As for the future, why worry.? Duke himself
admits he will eventually marry, settle down, and
live happily ever after.
"Hope to tell you I got bricked."
Buzzard.
John Franklin Grube
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
"Phelo" "Grub"
WHEN you looked at Phelo you would never
think of one of the "Ten Needy Cases" or
the Belgian Relief Fund.
Phelo came from a little town in Pennsylvania
which goes by the name of Lancaster, and if Lancas-
ter were really as big as he leads you to believe, it
would put New York in the shade. However, the
town was not the only big thing for he was quite a
big bug in the town, so like all the rest of the heroes
the girls were just wild, simply wild over him. He just
had a way with them that was inexplicable. He
got letters galore, fat ones, thin ones, pink ones,
and blue ones, smelly ones, and that ain't all.
Along about Youngster year when the dope about
the class split came out, Phelo thought that he was
quite as savvy as the next one, and he set out to show
them. By dint of hard study, midnight oil, etc., he
landed in with the rest of the savvy and near savvy.
First Class year Grub sported a little gold bird on
each arm, those being the good old days when they
wore one on each. When we bid him good-bye, little
did we think that in two months time he would have
a trail of broken hearts on the West Coast.
I got a letter from "Dearie" today.
Buzzard;
Expert Rifleman.
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Ralph Reverdy Stogsdall, Jr.
South Bend, Indiana
"Slog' "Pete" "Stogy"
WE present for your approval — . Tall and
handsome some say, but the fair sex say
wonderful. He hails from the South, but his travels
have been wide, and his experiences varied, so that
now he is truly a cosmopolitan man.
Ralph has had more than his share of trouble with
the Executive Department. However, when occa-
sion demanded, he laid aside the Red Book, dug out
the reg book, and profited thereby
He is fun-loving, care-free, and amiable. His
wit, joviality, and easy-going manner, make him a
welcome member m any party.
His one weakness is love. He falls in and out
with a nerve, ease, rapidity, and accuracy, that most
of us could not imagine possible.
R. R., though, all things said, you have been a
friend to us who have known you, when a friend has
been needed.
"Honestly though, I never felt this way toward
any other girl in my life."
Buzzard;
Clean Sleeve.
Clarence Vincent Conlan
San Francisco, California
"Chick" "Rat"
CLARENCE is a shining example of a little man
whose degree of attractiveness varies inversely
as his size. When he is not smiling anyone would
vote him the oldest man in the Academy, but when
he smiles — well, as a tip to the ladies, the only time
on record when he failed to register a success was in
the Museum of Art in New York. That was be-
cause he was looking at one of those famous "Living"
pictures.
Clarence likes to appear overwhelmed with the
cares and troubles of life, but it takes very little to
penetrate beneath that veneer and bring forth the
pure happiness which lies beneath for Clarence is a
happy soul, even in this era of spuds and near beer.
Plebe year he was in the hospital a large part of
the time, but was savvy enough to keep up his
studies and stand among the best. First Class
cruise created memories which will never leave him.
Clarence is one of the two hundred and ten who will
graduate this year without having been to sea. In-
stead he went to see New York, which is expensive.
Conceive of Tom Sawyer made up as Wm. S.
Hart and you have our Clarence.
Buzzard;
Track Squad.
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William Leslie Maxson
St. Cloud, Minnesota
''Tuba" "Max" "Fats Hit"
TUBA is known among the ladies as "The Dear
That Made Milwaukee Famous" but this isn't
strictly fair to our Tuba for St. Cloud, not Mil-
waukee, blushes when the Fats Hit is mentioned.
He came from St. Cloud as guileless and good na-
tured a protege of Fatty Arbuckle as ever lived,
but he leaves us with the blase air of a man of the
world — having seen Yorktown, New York, New-
town Highlands, and Cohasset. And thereon
hangs a tale!
Tuba is savvy — so savvy — almost — as to run m
the infant prodigy class. He isn't especially given
to uttering vague nothings; good common horse
sense is Tuba's long suit.
First Class cruise demonstrated the fact that Tuba
was hard on white service and brought to the front
all of his primeval instincts. At the Tourraine and
the Lorraine many are the hearts that are wrung
when the ocean breeze brings memories of him
whom they affectionately knew as "Our Fats Hit."
But all that is gone; let the dead past bury its dead
and look upon our Tuba as he is now: a sportsman
of the truest sense of the word, and unfailingly in-
teresting raconteur, and last of all a friend, white,
aboveboard and square to the four winds.
Class Football (1);
Buzzard.
Frank Russell Eggers
Manitowoe, Wisconsin
"Eglett" "Randolph" "Ralph"
SIR, do tiiey ever use this motor on the anchor
engines on board ship?"
"Absolutely no," thunders the Prof.
"Well, Sir, that's funny because they had one on
the anchor engine of the New Mexico.
And he gets away with it. Frank knows a ship
he has been on like a mother knows her baby. He
teaches the Profs Juice and his radio outfit is his pet
hobby.
He is quiet but there's a glint in his blue eyes that
makes a person think he can tell better stories, dis-
counting veracity as a basis of judgment, than
seven-eights of the Radiator Club.
He is not a Red Mike in spite of the fact that he
never drags. The women couldn't help falling for
his wicked line and his catching smile if he gave them
a chance but he hasn't any Turkish tendencies in his
nature. He thinks he has his hands full enough with
one bit of feminity without giving any others a
chance to heave alongside.
Eggers likes to play with ohms and coulombs and
he oughtto make good in our New Navy.
Buzzard.
Paul Eugene Howard
Pipestone, Minnesota
"Dizzy"
FOOD! The mere mention of material sustenance
will put him in action quicker than an electrical
detonator. Never has this healthy specimen passed
up a chance to increase his plenteous girth. A livmg
example of what Navy chow and caulking will do
for a man! Howard has a life membership in the
Cosmo Club, a reserved seat at the movies, and a
combined scissors and body hold on anything that
looks like a bed.
But, hold! Our Minnesota brunette was not
destined to remain forever in the dim obscurity of
Red Mike-ism. On First Class cruise he developed the
trait which is death to the followers of bachelorhood.
No longer did the Cosmo line, or the red bathrobe
attract him to the home boudoir on Saturday nights.
The synchronism developed by Prof Bell, rein-
forced by the Foo-Foo tinted atmosphere of the
gym, broke down the last barriers of his bachelor's
resistance. Modesty forbids further discourse!
Academics? A new resolution is formed every
month after the results of the slaughter are posted.
Always just one jump ahead of the Bolshevik pit-
fall, he has never been without his much needed
tonic.
"Where the hell's Howard.? He's supposed to
relieve me!"
Buzzard.
William Marsh Hainer
McCoMB, Mississippi
"Kid" "Bill"
THE picture doesn't lie. That look of benign
benevolence depicted above rightly belongs
upon the countenance of Kid Hainer by right of
absorption from his own southern sunshine in
Mississip. A continual good nature and a com-
posure that can not be shaken even by the mighty
broadside of the old Misery, which singed off the
majority of his pink eyebrows and left his trou a
sight which no self-respecting maiden could face
unblushingly, indeed, reserve him a nitch in the
hearts of all who know him intimately.
But friend or no, enter not into debate with the
gentleman from Mississippi. This catch-as-catch-
can-debater recognizes no laws of fair play in
repartee. Casey never recovered his nerve to
reiterate his doctrine of foreordination after the
Hyener murmured sleepily from his hammocky
couch, "Then your life is already written up in
God's Morning Order Book."
A man's record is incomplete without a mention
of his doings with the wimmen. The Kid's shall
not be incomplete. In that city of ever-ready
womanly affection he discovered how good it felt
for a girl's hand to get all tangled up in that curly
mop on his golden head and now — the boy is
incurable.
He is a good boy nevertheless.
Buzzard.
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Oswald Symister Colclough
Hammondsport, New York
"Clough" "Osie"
OSIE came to us in the middle of Plebe summer
with an attractive smile and much business
experience. The business was soon forgotten but
the smile stayed put.
Our Osie, as he is familiarly known among the
members of the fair sex who can't pronounce his
last name, has long been one of the leading expo-
nents of the art of Terpsichore, and duty alone can
keep him from giving the girls a treat at the weekly
contests staged in the gym. And that's not ali.
His success in a near tragedy on First Class cruise
attracted him to the footlights at the Academy,
where he covered himself with grease paint and
glory in "Stop Thief." As a result Osie got his
picture in all the leading photogravure sections.
In athletics Colclough had the best of intentions
but a bad knee sent him to the hospital after several
weeks hard work on the baseball squads. How-
ever, if coaxed he'll admit that he was no mean
twirler in his younger days.
Osie will always be "one of the boys." He com-
bines boundless energy with a forceful personality
which will go far toward the buddmg of a successful
career.
"Did we score on the mail.'" "Well I hope to
shout we did nothin' else but."
Buzzard;
Hop Committee (I);
Masqueraders (/),•
Submarine Squad.
Elmon Bishop Guernsey
San Francisco, California
"Bull" "Wooly-Bully"
WELL Grandad, how are all the children?"
So Bull was greeted by the First Classmen
after Plebe summer, and we're not so sure but that
some folks out in Crabtown are still calling him
Grandad; with us, though, he has always been
just Bull.
As Plebes it didn't take us long to find in this tall
lanky minor of Montana a vvhole-heartedness — a
sort of big, rough, good nature that makes one want
to walk right up to him, shake hands and "Carry on."
In these three years, Bull has fallen in love three
times and fallen out of love twice, so you'll just have
to draw your own conclusion. We might mention,
however that Bull lingered yet in Crabtown after
graduation and it wasn't because of any run-in with
the Executive Department or the All-Academics
either.
From that last night of our life when we heard
Bull say "How the Hell do you get off this circle.'"
we have felt that no party was complete without this
big-hearted roughneck. So now we're going to
take him with us back to the Pacific and to the fleet
where we can always be in the way of that inimitable
spirit which radiates from our Grandad.
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Choir;
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Newport, Rhode Island
"Ed" "Scoichy"
DRAGGING today Eddy?" "Naw, I never
drag. Don't you know I'm a Red Mike?"
Such is the reply usually put forth by our little
Scotchman to the above everlasting question.
Ask the "O. K. bunch" on First Class cruise and they
will uphold him. But we, who have had the pleasure
of his close friendship know that he can hold his own
with the best of the fussers. If there is any doubt,
ask him to show you the pictures taken during First
Class leave. Oh, we'll say that he isn't missing many
of the good times.
"Not my nature to worry," Eddy says and we be-
lieve it. Even the battle of Youngster year for the
first half of the class didn't keep him from his little
dream. He forgot to go to recitation one morning
as he thought everybody was at the barber shop.
But taken seriously, Eddy with his typical Scotch
figure, is a friend of the very best kind, with a smile
that won't wipe off, and is always ready for a good
time. When he goes to the Service they will receive
a man who will give all there is in him and who will
be gladly accepted for his true worth.
Buzzard.
Arthur David Condon
New York, New York
"Dick" "Rouge"
RED is versatile. No room for denial there.
. Whether it is tea fighting with Mrs. Gothrox
or pressing the milk man's daughter, that same snare
old line gets him by. His stunts are too numerous to
even mention, but we can ascribe the worst ones to
his artistic temperament, and forgive him therefore.
But Red is an artist. He takes great pains with
his hair and plays the banjo adorably, — At least she
says so. 'Tis too bad though that he needs so much
inspiration, before he can freely express his moods.
The Navy has done wonders for Red. Plebe
summer we used to wonder about his knees. But
just witness him now; tall and slender? Yea, verily!
An Arrow Collar model.
Red was non-reg. But that doesn't count now.
There are bigger things ahead and the fact that
you've bounced the rougher road and survived it
makes you the stronger for it. Red is no fair weath-
er friend and that's the best you can say of any man.
You are a good sport, old man, and it has been great
to have you with us.
Buzzard;
Mandolin Club (4, 3, 1).
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RuTLEDGE Barker Tompkins
At Large
'^ Tommy"
WE have practically raised Tommy for he did
not join our ranks until September, Plebeyear,
owing to the cruel rule which forbids entering these
sacred portals before the mature age of sixteen
years. However, the important birthday finally
arrived and Tommy was adopted by the old 16th.
Company.
One can always tell when he gets in Tommy's
room. The first glance is enough: A blouse on the
table, trousers on a chair, socks in one corner, a cap
in another — that is typical of him. Ham Youngster
year, and Savoys First Class year, have been kept
busy following him around tucking in Irish pennants
here and there.
Our little Tommy did not come out Youngster
year but on arriving at Rockport on the "North D."
he developed into one of the biggest fussers on the
ship and with the habit formed, he attended nearly
every hop First Class year.
Although well acquainted with the Cosmo and
Red Book, Tommy managed merely m his spare
time to keep well clear of the Academic boughs, and
his honeyed line has pulled him through many a bad
place.
Buzzard;
Masqueraders (4).
Walter Scott Kennedy Trapnell
Montclair, New Jersey
"Gits" "Trap" "Sir Walter"
BEHOLD! This gentleman whose picture you
see above is one of New Jersey's own. His
Podunk expected big things when they sent him
here and we can't say that he has disappointed
them.
Trap put forth his best eflFort in crew and in beating
the Academic Departments. He rowed on the
Plebe crew, but when it came to varsity caliber his
height was against him. When it comes to Aca-
demics — far be it from us to say Trap is wooden, but
he would much rather wait until he comes near
going unsat before starting to work.
Yes, he is one of those who sally forth every week-
end; and, by the way, he shakes some wicked foot.
About every fourth Saturday, he goes out with a
vow on his lips "I'm going to propose to that girl
today." Yet Cupid has played against him on
those particular occasions and luck has been with
him. So, thus far he hasn't lost a miniature, and
he may not be a married man on graduation day
after all.
His amiable disposition will get Trap by most any
place; he proved that it would on First Class cruise.
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Clean Sleeve;
Honor Committee {3);
Crew Squad (4, 3);
Crew Numerals;
Manager Crew (I);
Class German Committee.
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George Harbord Debaun
BusHONG, Kansas
"Farmer" "Slim" "George"
GEORGE'S great misfortune has been our good
luck. Had he timed his entrance into a Plebe's
room so that he would have been thirty seconds be-
hind instead of thirty seconds ahead of the D. O.,
'20 would never have lost him.
Aviation seems to be George's weak point, and in
this he expects to become one of the Navy's most
daring aviators. In the Line, however, no man will
be able to surpass George, for as a Junior Duty
Officer. September, 1919, he managed to accredit
himself with more demerits in the shortest time than
any D. O. before him. It all comes from the study
of psychology says George.
If Slim's inchnations had been of a literary trend
we would have seen him blossom forth as an author,
— "C. P. O. to three stripes in six easy lessons."
But his favorite form of mental exercise is found in
La Vie Parisienne so he did not publish his wide
experiences broadcast, — anyway the sub squad
claimed so much of his energies that it took him four
years to find some one who looked enough like him
to get by.
"Thank God there is only one leap year in four."
Sub Squad;
C. p. 0.;
Three Strites.
Robert Chapman Spracue
New York City, New ^'ork
"Boh"
BOB is savvy, absent-minded, diligent, and fussy.
He has always managed to pull down the
scintillating 3.4, and wears upon his collar the mark
of the sat, savvy, and satisfied.
His life is one of starts and jerks, with hardened
whims thrown in. When he goes after something,
he usually gets it — if he doesn't forget. He occasion-
ally mistakes a loading machine for a five-inch gun,
and forgets to go to formation, but he never forgets
a promised favor. His room is a miniature messhall,
and anything from reg cakes to egg-nogs are always
available.
Robert frequently haunts the hop deck, but he
seldom signs the snakish "E". He has a suave line
and parts his hair in the middle, so he doesn't need
to drag.
In Bob's one branch of athletics, he is a sticker and
a hustler. Only consistent work brought him a
berth on the gym team, which he has held down
with credit. The rest of his time he has spent keep-
ing his stars, and practicing the Mexican brand,
aimed at Profs and femmes alike. With his looks,
his figure, his line, and his 100 K.W. brain, he will
make good and give the Service the best that is in
him.
Three Stripes;
Star {4,3);
Gym Squad (4, 3, 1);
Bugle Corps {4).
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Olin Edward Gates
Bradentown, Florida
"Otto" "Jazz Baby"
AS a three-striper with '20, Olin was admired by
the girls and his picture was used as a fashion
plate by Jacob Reed's. But wrestling, baseball,
ergs, and coulombs, with the ceaseless troubles of
his company, decided the issue and Olin wanted to
rest up a year after all that. Which was to his ad-
vantage for now he has a position on the Regimen-
tal Staff where his symmetrical displacement of 180
pounds and his monopoly of sleeve gold has brought
him still more into the limelight.
His wonderful build is not wholly a gift of nature,
but is rather the product of hard and conscientious
work on the mat where his combination of powerful
holds and slow, steady, forcing tactics has made
many a man regret his decision to become a wrestler.
And his training doesn't end here. Boxing and
baseball have also been a part of it. First Class
year he was the mainstay of the backfield of our
Class team and he made his fame by his sensational
run for a touchdown from an intercepted pass in one
of the games of the series.
Can't you imagine him in an officer's uniform 1 He'll
be the original tin soldier for looks, but what's more,
he's a man from the ground up.
Wrestling Squad {4, 1);
Baseball N U7nerals;
Class Football;
Regimental C. P. 0.;
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Heber Hampton McLean
Llano, Texas
"Tex" "Hobo" " Skeeter" "Fatty"
THIS steady easy-going Southerner is most widely
known around here as Tex. Of course he is
from that land of long-horns, cacti, sand, and
horned toads, and after listening to some of the
folk-lore of the region we can hardly understand
how Mexico has prolonged her precarious existence
up to the present time.
Tex has a few idiosyncrasies that are worthy of
note, among them are his everlasting good nature,
his peculiar style of locomotion and his attitude
toward the refreshing fluid that is only spoken of in
reverent memory. He likes to argue and after an
hour or so of heated monologue he invariably con-
vinces himself that he is right.
When under way and viewed "in line of division
guides" he makes one think of a combination of a
moving van. Watt's parallel motion and the walking
beam of the Emma Giles. He keeps in step by an
original method of approximation. He used to be a
devotee of Herpicide but now most any old mange
cure will do.
During his time here Tex has made a host of
friends and he is the kind of a fellow that will keep
them all. Futhermore, a man has reason to be glad
when he can count himself a friend of Tex's.
"I just saw a snake with si.xteen rattles and
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Edwin Gaines Fullinwider
Washington, D. C.
"Fully"
FULLY is a Red Mike and a student, quite a dan-
gerous combination. But like all professed Red
Mikes, he has had his fall, and when a Red Mike
falls, great is the fall thereof.
The kind of a man who will take your Thanksgiv-
ing duty, that's Fully, a true, earnest friend, a mem-
ber of the "How much do you need" instead of the
"Can you lend me" club.
Fully was on the Honor Committee Plebe summer.
Among his other achievements he also gained dis-
tinction in the fencing gallery. As a pin pusher,
Edwin is of the first water and easily earned his
fNt.
Endowed with an ambition and a high sense of
duty, Edwin will leave us knowing that he has always
done his best and that he has the admiration and
respect of his classmates.
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Fencing Squad (4, 3);
Fencing Team (1);
Intercollegiate Sabres Champion;
N-Fencint
James Lawrence Fly
Dallas, Texas
"Deacon" " Cassius" "Flu" "Horatio"
ALLOW us to present to you James Lawrence
^ Fly. His most characteristic attitude is the one
he assumes when obsessed with the desire to orate.
And Deacon can talk.
Fly isn't a Red Mike. He says so himself. That's
why he burst forth once Youngster year with 3.5
queen and a desire to dance. Ever see a human
question mark? Maybe the intricate evolutions re-
sulting from lack of experience in the mystic tickle
toe caused the graceful exhibition of his pedal ex-
tremities — at any rate he never snaked again.
Deacon got two stripes. This should have added a
certain dignity to his natural military bearing, and
it probably would have, if Fate had not placed him
on the staff of our diminutive four striper. Boy,
page Bud Fisher!
Yet casting aside the superficial and dealing with
the more prosaic. Fly isn't the happy-go-lucky, I-
should-worry, sort. He was class secretary; he was
on the Log staff, and he worked with the Lucky Bag.
Late Youngster year he decided he wanted to make
the first half, which of course is equivalent to saying
he did. His tangible achievements are in keeping
with his characteristic convictions, some of which it
would pay any one to follow.
Class Secretary {4, 3, 1);
Log Staff {4, 3);
Tivo Stripes;
Van Dyke Prize.
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John Watts Harris
Junction City, Arkansas
CASE^' is what girls always call an "interesting
fellow" — they all want to meet his kind but
can't, for the simple reason he is a Red Mike. He
should be very harmless and mnocent with such a
reputation but look twice before passing judgment
— looks are deceiving.
Casey gained fame because of the fact that men
often ask him for dope on China or any other out-
lying country which looks like a place to get buried
after bilging or resigning. He was all for trying
his luck that way once himself but it appears that
the Navy had a bigger hold than first thoughts
seemed, so Mr. Casey stuck.
Although having acquired some of the former
traits of his native state with the usual assistance,
John Watts outgrew and left them to leeward. It
is rumored that the old farmers were a "heap sur-
prised" and "gosh dinged astounded" at the change
in Johnny's appearance his first Sep leave. They
must have looked twice.
If you can imagine this you have Casey: a razor-
back by birth, a college chappy by accident, and a
sailor by his own choice.
Buzzard.
Louis Eugene Marie, Jr.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"Little Iron Man" "Shorty" "Little Breeches"
LOO-EYE originally started with '20 but liked
^ the home of the 40 percent so well that he de-
cided to stay five years or rather the Nav Depart-
ment decided for him. But it couldn't be done — he
was too savvy — and the end of Youngster year (his
second Youngster year) found him among the first
three hundred. Shorty is fond of close escapes as his
Juice marks for First Class year clearly indicate. As
a shark in E. E. & P. he is known far and wide.
" Mr. Pihl can't you woik that.? Why by drawing a
picture that prob becomes so simple that even Mr.
Marie could woik it."
It i< rumored (only rumored) that he actually did
miss dragging one Saturday. But of course that
dope is all wrong. As a snake Louis is in a class by
himself. He is right there at every hop, giving the
girls a treat and shooting a hot line that even an
English Prof might well be proud of.
After graduation, Frenchy intends to go to Quan-
tico to become a gyrene, as he desires to have nothing
more to do with G.M.T. and the rest of Wally's
weapons. When he joins the marines he will leave a
whole class full of friends, and take with him the
good wishes of all who know him.
C. P. 0.;
One Stripe.
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Charles Philip Woodson
Bessemer, Alabama
"Theda' "H'oody"
"ALABAMA, Suh."
■^ *- Yes, indeed, he is from Alabama — it is
written all over him — his broad "A's" and forgotten
"R's" are as distinct as ear marks. "Wood" is
gifted with a very good humor until he is aggravated
and then he is always ready to fight.
But tea-fights are his specialty, and, when planning
a party, Charlie is about the greatest little fixer m
the world. In fact, he holds a reputation for having
the power of getting more men to drag blind than
any person in the Academy, of bricking them, and
getting away without a scar.
Woodson navigates with bold disregard of decorum
and his ability to make bold requests in an imper-
turbable manner is worthy of admiration. Yes, he
always got away with anythmg he tried. He has
even had arguments with the Academic Department
and won.
Whenever Woody was slipping a little to the lee-
ward of a 2.5, he always managed to brace up and
sail clear of danger. May you always be able to do
this, old man, when in future years you see trouble
ahead.
"Hey, kid, wantuh do me a favuh .?"
Blizzard.
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Charles Augustus Whiteford
Cumberland, Wisconsin
"ff'hitit'" "Rouge"
would never guess, would you, that this
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i- sophisticated looking hombre could have come
from such a provincial district as northern Wiscon-
sin.' Yet, such is the case and this product of the
West is savvy.
He finds few things big enough to claim his serious
attention, but ever suggest a difficulty in Math, and
you wdl witness a remarkable demonstration of en-
ergy and ability. And you can depend that his
natural generosity will respond to an appeal for aid.
He is an ardent sportsman — from the cheering sec-
tion or behind the sporting page.
Charles is rather too conservative to commit him-
self extensively on the subject of the gentler sex and
his principal comment is that "When it comes to
marrying, money will be no objection." A chival-
rous nature is bound to succumb to feminine charms
though, and "Jes' watch him fall."
At taps: "As I have remarked before, this is the
best time of the day."
Buzzard.
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Gordon Bennett Parks
Clinton, Missouri
"Gordie" "National"
TO SEE Gordie strolling down the side of the
corridor with his hat on the side of his head,
one would never think that he is very reg but he is.
He says so himself. When he is not talking of this,
he IS telling everyone what a wonderful place
Missouri is. He was a big Red Mike until last part
of First Class cruise, but when he came back from
Sep leave . Heretofore he had been want-
ing to go to Asiatic Station but now that is too far
and he wants to go to the West Coast and get out of
debt. Then his fate rests in the hollow of some one's
hand back in old Missoury.
He was a consistent member of the submarine
squad all of his three years and it was only by fore-
going Smoke Hall for a week that he was able to get
off at last.
But the greatest honor of his Academic career was
when he stood anchor in grease for First Class
cruise.
Whenever he starts off, "That reminds me of my
dog Hadley," you might as well give up trying to
study and listen, because the longer he runs the
better he gets.
Buzzard.
Harry Edgar Rice, Jr.
Springfield, Ohio
"Rabbit" "Wing and Wing"
RABBIT'S nickname fitted him, so it stuck to
him tenaciously. He hails from Ohio and
made himself a worthy candidate for the hall of
fame when on First Class cruise he touched the new-
ly made Admiral of the Pacific Fleet for twenty dol-
lars. He got it and the gates of Broadway weie
opened unto him.
"You are Mr. N. A. Smith of Seattle" — we have all
read those advertisements — Rabbit fell for them and
while boning his Roth's Memory Course on Young-
ster cruise he forgot to go to formation.
In the middle of a Sunday afternoon session of the
old guard of the 8th Company, Rabbit maintained
that he had a strong constitution which led to an
argument as to what a constitution is. He showed
'em that, when it came to arguing, he had that
proverbial parson overshadowed.
Rabbit's ambition in life, he admits, is to make
enough money to build a palace for himself. Witii-
out it we know he is; with it we imagine he woulil
still be, the staunchest of friends.
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Harry Stephen Bueche
Steubenville, Ohio
" Tank" "Fats"
FE, fo, fi, fum!
"I smell the blood of an Englishman.
" Bueche alive, or Bueche dead,
"I'll grind his bones to make my bread."
Here comes Fats: play a little music on the band.
Where.? Way down low — the little short guy with
the underslung chin. See him ? That's Fats, the real
genuine, original, Dutch cherub, famous for his
brogue and the way he pronounces his appellation.
A record of habitual hard work belongs to Fats.
He captained the first soccer team with an official
season. To him there is no place like Ohio, barring
none, not even Arkansaw.
Fats' greatest weakness is his appetite for that
foreign dish. Pretzels. But by overlooking this there
may be seen quite plainly a crop of sterling quali-
ties, including consistency, conscience and common
sense. And all of them combined with a sense of
good humor and joviality, have made him the friend
of all his acquaintances. Would you have an e.xani-
ple of a little-bit-of-all-right, you have it in him.
And thus we have Fats.
1st P. 0.;
Track Numerals;
Soccer Squad (3, J);
Captain Soccer (7).
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Kenneth Carlton Caldwell
Grand Junction, Colorado
"A'. C."
HAVE you ever seen a frank blue-eyed mid
with a western stroll.? That's K. C. himself.
Cool, deliberate, he takes in the days as they come.
Why should a man fret.? Meet troubles when they
come; never flurry, never worry. Pretty savvy, he
craves not for a very high mark, just a fair amount
of good velvet.
"Why argue.? Let's just discuss the matter." He
takes a keen interest in professional topics and you
will find him well informed on such subjects.
"By Golly" is an all-around man. He is at home
with the women as with the Red Mikes.
Most of us have a certain fear of the Reg Book and
demerits. K. C. never even thinks of these. Burn-
ing oil is prefectly legitimate if you can get away with
it, and he does. Beneath all these trifling matters
of routine, we can sense the real man, and
been a pleasure to know him.
Buzzard.
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Barnett Sisson
Newport, Rhode Island
"Darby" "Sis" "Doggie"
PICTURE a tall, happy-go-lucky chap with a lin-
gering stride and you have Darby Sisson. He's
as quiet as a sphinx most of the time, and was never
known to hurry except when headed for his "home"
in Eastport. No conditions of weather ever stopped
him from his trip across the bridge, and he never did
leave over there before the time necessary to get in
ranks by late blast.
Any of you in danger of a trip to Hades according
to Billy Sunday's reasoning are urged to speak to
Darby, and get his advice about reforming as he had
a touch of what to expect there when they fired six
twelve-inch guns over his head on the Florida. "\'es,
the shells all missed him, but he collected enough
black from the powder to qualify him for a mess-
moke's rating. Since this occurrence Navy stock
has fallen way below par with him.
As a speech-maker he is a wonder. He waxed so
eloquent at Youngster English that C. Alphonso
himself used to hang around for pointers. While
most of the class are sporting two stripes at the
blossoming age of fifty, Darby expects to be a
happy family man in cit life.
Buzzard.
Eugene Proctor' Sherman
Boise, Idaho
"Gene"
THE first impression of Sherman is that he rates
his home podunk nickname of "Sleepy." A
quiet and reserved sort of man who will carry on an
interesting line of hop whenever someone else starts
it until some question comes up that calls for an
argument, and then the proverbial hell and seven
nations can't stop that line until the other guy be-
comes convicted in self-defence. He has shown
ability to talk even an English Prof into quiet sub-
mission and out of a 3.6.
Out for boxing and track untd his health called a
halt in these sports, he took up that sport, which
people are liable to place on par with tiddle-de-winks
until they have seen a few wallops of a match of
fencing and this work with the crooked cheese knife
took him to the Olympics.
Being a quiet looking member of the "rag" 12th
company and a person whom even Jig-Jig didn't
suspect of ever doing anything non-reg, he got away
with murder. Savvy enough to pull his roommate
sat, and never with worry over the All-Academics,
he had plenty of time tor getting away with what
the rest of us patted grass on Worden Field and wore
out shoes on the Washington road for.
A good man to make a liberty with, dependable,
and possessing that quiet humor generally found in
quiet men no one will ever question his being a good
pal.
Buzzard;
Crew Squad (4);
Boxing (4, 3);
Log Staff (4).
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The Burning of a Privateer Prize
Parke George Young
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"Puck" "P. G."
TWENTY years on Schlitz out in Milwaukee
and Parke could hardly be seen sideways.
Tossing about on the foamy waves of chance he hove
to at the Academy. He thought it was real nice of
the Government to build such a pretty place for
him, but soon changed his mind after interviewing
several First Classmen.
Plebe year Parke was an oil-burner. The D. O.
found it out and shanghied hun to the Reina for six
weeks of sea service. Youngster leave he made sail
for the uncharted seas of Matrimony. At the advice
of a friend to heave up the top sheet and spanker, he
came about and is still with us. First Class cruise
Bonaparte quaffed the golden goblet and many a
night his dim eyes saw two lights for every one on
Broadway.
Fortune's darling! Fate's favorite! He has a way
with the ladies that they can't resist. "Unlucky at
cards, lucky in love," but Parke is good at both.
Ask Reverend about his girl from Baltimore. What
he can't tell you Parke can. The favorite child of
his fancy is his return to cit life. We predict it will
be on his 64th birthday.
"Now, listen, 'When I was a little boy and lived in
Peoria, Ilhnois' — ."
Clean Sleeve;
Thompson Prize (3).
Glenn Harter Sheldon
Salamanca, New York
"Glenny" " Shel "
WHEN Shellie joined the Navy he had a dry
humor that defied lubrication. All the pater-
nal attention of the Upper Classes Plebe year didn't
please it, and since then it has survived, undimin-
ished, three bouts with Cupid.
Glenn's heart beat as carefree of conquest as a
babe's when he entered over the Maryland Avenue
route. No one saw a change in him all Piebe year
but at last it came and with Youngster leave, he
fell fast in love.
Interested friends were no little concerned for
Glenny's welfare when they saw him take heart-
breaking plunges. The correspondence that totaled
seven letters a week from New York, died on the
instant that the Boston girl flashed her charms.
Rumor has it that he entertained a fair visitor dur-
ing September — which one.?
Sheldon surprised us all one day at the Boston
Yard by a demonstration of his pugilistic powers. Be-
fore gloves, or a stopwatch could be found, our hero of
the hour, vanquished an unruly shipmate with just
about three good swings. He never says much about
the incident but is proud as a peacock when anyone
else will be obliging enough to do the telling for him.
Buzzard.
Burton Gay Lake
Cambridge, New York
"Simon" "Buzzard"
SIMON entered under the alias of Burton G., but it
did not take long for us to discover that he was
either the famous inventor or else one of his rivals.
It is impossible to say just how savvy Simon is about
women, for he has had little to do with them down
here, but when it comes to other perverse and mys-
terious objects, such as gas engines and hnes of flux
he is a wonder. To him. Juice is just as simple as
most of the Profs who try to teach it, and as for
Steam, — fruit. Some day he will make his for-
tune and become a public benefactor by inventing a
slumless supper, or some equally desirable article, if
there is anything more desirable than that.
Simon is one of the quietest men m the class, but
that has not prevented hmi from makmg many
friends. If you want help of any kind he is always
not only willing but eager to give it. If he makes
as good a shipmate as he has a classmate his success
and popularity are assured.
Buzzard.
Edwin Frost Smellie
Ypsilanti, Michigan
"Eddie"
EDWIN entered our midst as a quiet unassuming
Plebe, but as soon as the All-Academics opened
fire he showed them he had a brain like an infant
chess prodigy. Star marks came to him like bar
flies do to a drink on the house.
Eddie with his shining satellite, three golden
stripes, and sweet young innocence would have been
a drawing card with the women, but in his Academic
course he followed the paths of a Red Mike.
Frost's athletic career was all "In line of twat, as-
sume ze guard" and few opponents were able to with-
stand his lightening parries and terrible thrusts.
First Class year he captained the victorious willow
pushers who brought back the little iron man to add
to '21-B's collection of wooden ones.
Eddie was a true disciple of the little green book.
He knew how to make the best use of a fertile brain,
but at the same time he was never too busy to help
those less fortunate than himself over the Academic
shoals.
Three Stripes;
Fencing (4, 3, 1);
fNt (3); N {1);
Captain Fencing Teat
Star (4, 3, 1).
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Joe Nelson Smith
Eureka, Kansas
"Smitty"
NO doubt you have often heard of the mythical
"poker-face," but it is a thing rarely seen in
real life. Yet we claim that here is a sure enough
one.
Joe spent many years under the benign influence of
H. P. Jones but their honeymoon ran afoul a snag
when H. P. shipped on the U. S. S. Outside. He is an
ardent lover and patron of the great American game
of chance and he will spend hours raking in the chips
or herding the galloping ivories. His one regret is
that the N. A. isn't located at Monte Carlo.
J. N. is a quiet follower of the non-reg life and
thrives on his special allowance of sleep — twenty
hours a day. One of his characteristics is his ever-
willingness to ketch one and it has been figured on
Rufe's double-barreled slip-stick that he smokes a
skag 22 inches long every day — and borrowed at
that.
To come to earth, though, Smitty is a friend to
cherish. If you ever run into him in the years to
come, you'll find him as now — quiet, calm, and
deliberate with the prize bluff of the place.
Buzzard.
William Clark Powell
Denver, Colorado
"Bill" "Billy"
THOUGH some may think of Savvy Bill as
quiet, reticent, and even ministerial in bearing,
his friends know him to be a rare humorist, a nat-
ural imitator, and a past master of subtle wit. They
know him as one of the brilliant men in the class and
as the possessor of a heart big, generous, and true.
Bill starred easily Plebe year but almost lost his
satellites Youngster year when he was ragged con-
ducting a class for unsats in the basement after
taps.
The regs never bothered him any more than his
studies. His two stripes were never allowed to in-
fluence his care-free First Class career. His only
worry is his hair. The thousands of pennies he
spent for hair tonics and shampoo would have bought
a graduation outfit for A. B. Cook.
Clean-cut, keen minded and big hearted, he can-
not help meeting with success.
Tivo Stripes;
Star {4, 3).
Delamer Lowell Jones
Norfolk, Virginia
"Del"
•TT THAT'S your name, Mister?"
' ' "Jones."
"Jones is dead."
He was not slow in gaining widespread fame, es-
pecially when he obeyed G. W's. orders that hot
midsummer's day. None of the old first company
gang have forgotten it.
The Ac. Department has never held many terrors
for John Paul's namesake. A few more important
things have diverted his mind. Crabs have claimed
a good share of Cupid's time and there never has
been a hop at which he has not shaken the light and
fantastic.
Women, not wine, will be his downfall. Even his
good looks have been ruined since "she" insisted
that he part his hair in the middle.
The "Boiled Owl" looks as tho he might be a plun-
ger on the swimming team. Instead, his energy has
been spent in the air. It did not take D. L. long
to convince us that he could high jump as well as he
could do many other things. Youngster and First
Class year, boxing claimed a good share of his time
and that championship bout was some match.
Jones enters everything with an enthusiasm that is
bound to carry him a long way.
Buzzard;
Track Squad {4, 3, 1);
Track Numerals (4, 3).
William Galusha Fewel
El Paso, Texas
"Galusha" "Bill" "Lucius"
THOUGH this easy-going, sleep-loving. Navy
Jr. claims Texas as his home, he is practically a
man without a country. He has lived from Guam
to Bremerton and from the Philippines to Philly.
Galusha joined us early in our Plebes' paradise and
was not long in making himself known for his skill
in handling sailboats and his ability as a swimmer.
He has weathered some rough Academic seas in
English and Dago but to him Math has been fruit
for the home team. On the whole he seems to have
specialized in doing as little work as possible and
still keeping well sat. One of the Radiator Club, he
is always engrossed in the latest Cosmo, Red Book,
or Hearst's.
Though he will swear that he is a Red Mike our
"Yard Engineer" is a devoted fusser. He is thor-
oughly familiar with Lovers' Lane and Upshur Row
and can make the trip to Wardour and return blind-
folded.
Lucius has not spent much time on athletics, al-
though he has done some hard work in the tank;
and he is a clever boxer.
A quiet fellow, sometimes rhino, though not often,
he does not make friends too quickly. But when
you know him, he is true blue, and you'll look far to
find a more genial, warm-hearted, sympathetic com-
panion.
Buzzard;
Swimming Squad (4, 3).
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GYMKHANA
COMMITTEE
H. W. Eaton
S. W. DuBois
W. G. BOBBITT
H. D. Hail, Ringmaster
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THE SMOKE HALL GANG
The First Class hang-out — where the latest dope
is spilled — where some sing, some try, and others
merely pat their feet. When a man can't be found
Smoke Hall Blues
I don't know what to do;
I'm feeling mighty blue.
The other day I got a zip in Steam;
And in Nav and Juice
I got my usual two,
And smoking is the only cure it seems.
First Chorus
I've got those blue, smoke, Smoke Hall Blues,
I want to smoke my blues away;
When I get zips and one point twos,
I want to smoke my life away.
Oh brother I don't stand a show,
When I get a cold one-o;
It is down to Smoke Hall then I go.
Just to smo — ho — hoke my blues away.
I've had a lot of blues,
'Bout women, song, and booze.
And the blues my naughty sweety gave to me;
But those blues I can bear.
For they cannot compare
With the blues when I am perched upon the tree.
Second Chorus
I've got those blue, smoke, Smoke Hall Blues,
I want to smoke my blues away.
When I get zips and one point twos,
I want to smoke the live long day.
Oh boy, my hopes are all eclipsed,
When the Prof says, "Draw your slips."
And then all the smoke rings look like zips.
When I smo — ho — hoke my blues away.
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Sundberg,^C. a. L., (
Jones, B. S.
Benoist, L. A.
McIver, R. S.
Hardy, H. H.
McLaury, F. S.
Hutchinson, M. C.
CoLCLOUGH, 0. S^.
MacKinnon, J. S.
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Committee
Chairman
1921-B
Bridget, F. J.
Johnson, W. D.
Detzer, a. J.
HiCKEY, R. F.
^/[cCrory, F. S.
Watters, H.
Pino, H. M.
1922
Huger, W. E.
ROCKEY, W. W.
Johnson, J. R.
Goodwin, C. F.
DuPoNT, E. F.
Larsen, E. E.
The Log-
"/^LICKETY-clickety-click" — that's the circulation manager explaining why
I . she didn't get it. "Who said 'Change the name of Arkansas?'" — that's the
^—'^ Editor-in-Chief coming in. "Bang" — that's the youngsters in the next
room breaking furniture. "Give me youah materials. You ah on the report" —
that's Lillian. The whole scene, ladies and gentlemen, is the Old Log Office down
in the basement of the first wing for the year 1919-1920.
Mark VIII. had a stormy time, for the raids of the Lucky Bag Staff, the prowl-
ing of the D. O.'s, and the howling of the Rocking Chair Brigade almost swept
Our Own Sheet under. But under the quiet and able leadership of steady-going
Thug Harper, she finished up and landed safely in port with Cain Minckler's June
Week Issue, the biggest and best number ever published.
Friday nights come and Friday nights go, but the Log rambles on forever in
the same ever-flowing, never-ceasing, midshipman line. Its purpose is threefold:
first — to keep the general public informed of the athletic events in which we par-
ticipate and to further the best athletic interests of the Academy; second — to
amuse the animals down here on the Government Reservation and to help them
forget the trials and troubles of the week just shot; third — to let the officers know
that we are not all deadwood, by taking an occasional interest in professional
subjects.
But the best part of the Log and of associations with the Log are the parts
which are not published and could not be. Many were the interesting sessions
that the Royal Mexican Athletes spent in the society for the Prevention and
Suppression of Sleep. There is many a J. O., now somewhere in the fleet, who, as
he stands his midwatch, lets his thoughts flow back to those days with the gang of
Thug, with his slow drawl, of Davis and his dizzy poems, of Minckler and his
inimitable Olaf imitations, of the Bolshevik Second Class, and of the whole good-
natured, fun-loving, joke-hunting bunch of editors. Those scenes are still vivid
to us all: the quartet singing in the corner, the birthday parties in the side room,
the typewriters chained to the desk, and the lookouts' watchful waiting for Jig-jig.
Those nights spent in the efforts to lighten the grind for the whole Regiment, and
brightened by the wit and comradeship of all who belonged, will be remembered
by all who took part as the best part of their Annapolis days.
To those who live outside our fog
"A Log is nothing but a Log,"
But those who read this teeming sheet
Know that a Log is quite a treat.
"L" is for love, ladies and life,
With all of these the Log is rife;
"O" is official news of the day,
All in "Prof notes," well stowed away;
"G" is for gossip, known as the dope,
It fills up space and raises hope.
All, quite all, you'll find in it,
From last night's dope to last year's wit;
Catch its spirit of bubbling fun,
This is The Log, the only one.
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THE 1921 LOG BOARD
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At 3.30 A. M.
Important and interesting facts
about reveille time tomorrow by
the charter member of the Denver
Club, I. N. Somnia.
"At this hour, except in the
Norwegian month of the Midnight
Sun, Night's nightie smothers
Bunkrot Hall. Bats and ravens
hold a bullfest in the corridors.
Spirits of these who were too good
for us serve extra duty. The D. 0.
who didn't pap for the unauthor-
ized use plays hide and seek with
a fantom Bolshevik in Smoke Hall.
The Math prof who explained a
prob and didn't 'man the boards'
skips around Tecumseh while the
band.sman under 200 avoirdu plays
double time or the Czecho-Slovak-
ian national polka. In the' first
wing court the blind drag ''-om
Balto, croons, 'Oh, Ireland mu.st be
heaven, for they ^ave no Navy
there. ' But in the third wing court
a very real two-horned beast rears
in his brute sleep. He is roaring
for RAW MEAT!"
THANKSGIVING
Lost in the iintieipatinus (if the
eoiiiiiij,^ •raiiie, we all are entertain-
ing vas'iie ideas of sailing through
the mitidle of the week without
much other thought than getting it
over with, and giving three blasts
on the siren, one whoop on the
whistle, and setting a course for
tlie 158th street slip. However,
we can not lose sight of the fact
that we really have a lot to be
thankful for this year.
The Plebes look forward to their
first chance to rate Youngster
since they have come to know what
rating Youngster means. That is,
they get their first chance to grace
the poli.shed floor, and from the
yearning looks which have been
thrown from the balcony for the
last eight weeks, it's a safe bet that
more than one Plebe is thinking of
his first conquests.
The Youngsters, as well as the
First and Second Classmen, know
what it means to go through this
season of the year without that
ever present realization that a few
days more will find us defiantly
daring the Army team to do their
worst. Then too, a good many seem
to think that our chances for a
four-day Christmas Leave are
brigiiter than they have been since
'20 's Plebe year. This seems to
be the logical supposition for since
Christmas comes on Thursday it is
hard for the optimist to fail to see
why we shouldn't get from Wed-
nesday afternoon till Sunday
night.
The vivid possibility that next
Saturday afternoon will find us
dancing past the Army stands sing-
ing "At the end of a Navy Day,"
,and that the consequent celebration
that New York always accords the
victory will fall to our disposal, is
enough t« make us wonder why
any fellow dares to ask, "And
what have we to be thankful for?"
In the account of the Colby game
in last week's Log, the name Wai-
ters should have been Waters.
"Little John" Waters played a
wonderful game.
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The Masqueraders
IT so happens that these Academic environs are blessed with a Thespian organ-
ization whose one desire in life is to amuse the enlightened throngs with the
perfection of their ableness. Like all true artists, these, too, suffer and sacri-
fice much for us who look and listen with wonder and merriment at their worthy
efforts. Months of work, night and day, are spent in bringing the cast to truly
interpret their characters and in bringing the stage to present a realistic picture.
"Stop Thief" was their selection for 1920, and under the supervision of Alan
Blow Cook it "Got Away Big." Nightly they played to the vicinity of three
hundred laughs — no mean record.
The play opened with the flurry and bustle found only in houses where elabor-
ate weddings are about to take place. Madge Carr, the bride, with Joan and
Caroline, her sisters, form a trio of young beauties over whom deaf Mother Carr and
absent-minded Father Carr may well be proud. But troubles for the Carr family,
for Cluney the bridegroom, for the Doctor
who is the aspirant to Joan's hand, and even
for Jamison who has borrowed money from
Father Carr, begin when a demure parlor maid,
Nell, alias Celeste, arrives in answer to an
advertisement.
Celeste and her accomplice. Jack Doogan,
prove to be a very clever pair of crooks. This
light-fingered and quick-witted team play
upon the absent-mindedness of old Carr and
also upon the general nervousness and tumult
of the situation, to mix the wedding presents
up so badly that the entire wedding party
either think themselves kleptomaniacs or sus-
pect other guests of kleptomania. Doogan
impersonates a detective whom the bride-
groom has called in to watch himself, as he
suspects himself of kleptomania. In the guise
of the detective, Doogan relieves almost every-
one of his valuables. The crooks are about to
make their getaway and to henceforth go
straight, when a scjuad of police under the
command of an Irish sergeant come on the
scene and eventually untangle the situation,
force a confession from Doogan, make their
arrest, and finally lose their captives, who
outwit the arm of the law by a daring holdup.
The end is brought about by Doogan and Nell
returning and getting the forgiveness of the
entire wedding party in a most dramatic
scene. Then follows a triple wedding, Madge
and Cluney, Joan and the Doctor, Nell and
Jack, all of which is presided over by a timid
clergyman.
With tons of ability 'eft and support from
the authorities and the Regiment the future
of the Masqueraders is decidedly bright.
The Cast
Jack Doogan . G. W. Snyder,
Nell, alias Celeste L. Semple,
William Carr . A. B. Cooic,
Mrs. Carr . . D. W. Eberle,
Madge Carr . . R. Strite,
Joan Carr. . . K. H. Ringle,
Caroline Carr . J. S. Holtzclaw,
James Cheney . S. W. DuBois,
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Jamison
The Sergeant .
The Detective .
The Clergyman
Officer Clancy
Officer Murphy .
Officer Sullivan
. C. M. Snelling
0. S. COLCLOUGH,
W. J. Lee,
E. A. Maker,
L. L. RowE,
E. P. Montgomery,
C. H. MissoN,
W. S. G. Davis,
A. SOUCEK,
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W. B. McHuGH
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C. R. Todd
W. Webster
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W. Webster, Jr.
H. M. Pino
C. W. King
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H. H. HUBBELL
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BOARD OF VISITORS
DR. KENNETH C. SILLS, BOWDOIN COLLEGE
DR. BENJAMIN I. WHEELER, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DR. ARTHUR N. TALBOT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
DR. ALBERT R. HILL, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
DR. HENRY R. FINE, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
DR. EDWIN A. ALDERMAN, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
DR. WILLIAM C. RIDDICK, NORTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE
OF AGRICULTURE AND ENGINEERING
SENATOR CARROLL S. PAGE, VERMONT
SENATOR KEY PITTMAN, NEVADA
SENATOR MEDILL MC CORMICK, ILLINOIS
SENATOR PETER G. GERRY, RHODE ISLAND
HON. PATRICK H. KELLEY, MICHIGAN
HON. WILLIAM S. VARE, PENNSYLVANIA
HON. MILTON KRAUS, INDIANA
HON. JAMES F. BYRNES, SOUTH CAROLINA
HON. WILLIAM KETTNER, CALIFORNIA
FOOTBALL
SEASON
1 Q 1
Football Season 1919
THE first activity of this eventful season occurred in spring practice when an
occasional visit from Dobie, coupled with constant attention from Beany
Boynton, did a world of good in helping the boys not out for lacrosse or crew to
keep their hands in.
Then, thanks to Doug Howard, the First Class football men were grouped
together on the Mississippi while the Under Classmen of the squad were under
Lieut. Comdr. Boynton's watchful eye, on the Kentucky.
The fifteenth of September saw the squad re-
assembled on the banks of the Severn to recuperate
from the effects of leave and to undergo a two weeks'
course of intensive training, as carefully planned by
Gilmour Dobie.
The Regiment saw the results of this training the
first Saturday when, in spite of the intense heat, the
team got away to a good start and rolled up 49 points
against North Carolina Agricultural and Engineering
College. This victory was particularly pleasing to
those of us who can remember the day when a promi-
nent North Carolinian sat in the Superintendent's seat
and showed unseemly delight in every successful gain
of the Tarheels.
It became evident even at this early stage of the
season that the most serious problem confronting
Dobie was the gigantic task of developing a backfield
to fill the shoes of Ingram, Butler, Roberts, and Orr.
The material on hand for these positions seemed to be
the poorest in the last four years and to make matters
worse, Alford, Rawlings, and Clark were continually
getting hurt.
The second game of the season was played against
Johns Hopkins in regular July weather. Outweighed,
outgeneraled and outclassed in every department of the
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game, they were shoved back over their goal Hne ten times. Clark, Rawlings, and
Watters showed up splendidly, Clark in particular doing excellent broken field
running.
The following week, the Big Team had a layoff', giving the Hustlers a chance
to show their mettle by cleaning up on the sailors from the Utah in a hard fought
game. It seemed quite unnatural to watch Theda Combs making substantial
gains against, instead of for, the Navy.
On the 25th of October, Bucknell brought down a clever,
well-coached team which made things very interesting for the
first three quarters. The Navy battering ram got under way in
the final period and won the game 21 — 6.
Next came West Virginia Wesleyan with a well-balanced
team and a fast, clever backfield. The offensive of both teams
was seriously handicapped by the muddy, slippery field, but the
Navy refused to be discouraged by a little water and came out
the winner 20 — 6. Howie Clark furnished the real thrill of the
afternoon by breaking loose from the field in an off tackle play
and ploughing 55 yards through the mire before he finally hit the
deck. In the last period, Fisher of the visitors brought all hands
to their feet by grabbing a fumble and carrying it across for
Wesleyan's only score.
The one defeat of the year came the following week against
Georgetown. Our men carried the ball, time and again to the
enemy's thirty yard line only to lose it on downs before the
impregnable defense of their heavy line. Then a single kick,
usually unexpected by the Mavy, would send the ball to the other end of the field.
Maloney, the Georgetown quarterback, would receive the ball from the center
almost on the line of scrimmage, drop back a few paces and get off a beautiful kick
which would roll almost to the Navy's goal. These tactics finally gave Georgetown
the ball on Navy's 30 yard line and Maloney kicked a field goal, followed not long
afterwards by another.
The final game with Colby College was marked by lots of scoring but little real
football. Dobie's training and system were beginning to get in
their effects. Weak though Colby certainly was, the Navy
team played remarkable football. Splendid interference, im-
pregnable defense and a fast moving, hard hitting backfield played
havoc with Colby's lighter, weaker team. It soon became ap-
parent that the supposed football game was on the verge of dete-
riorating into a track meet. The final score was Navy 121, Colby 0.
After the Colby game on the ISth of November, the team
settled down in grim earnest to put on the final touches for the
Army. The open date on the 22nd gave the tall Scot two weeks
of unbroken work with his charges. The Regiment went foot-
ball mad, and thoughts of a Navy victory on the day of days
took complete possession of even the most staid and sober mind.
Mike Curley's unbounded enthusiasm was contagious.
Wrestlers, boxers, swimmers, and gymnasts belayed their pre-
liminary training and joined the usual majority who were spend-
ing their evenings on Farragut Field. The backfield possibilities
narrowed down to five men, Clark, Koehler, Benoist, Cruise, and
Watters. The line we knew was impregnable so long as Denfeld,
uj!,Mi.h.LL) Murray and Larsen remained uninjured. After doing for weeks the
hardest kind of work imaginable, the team left for New York on Thursday, carrying
with them the hopes and unbounded support of every member of the Regiment.
In looking back on the season one cannot help but mention the excellent
condition of the men, which was no small factor in the success of the season. The
entire team seemed to be ever mindful of the fact that their one and only idea in
life was a victory at the Polo Grounds. The consistent and conscientious training
of every man was reflected in the battle on the Polo Grounds, and the superior
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stamina of the lighter Navy men had a considerable inHuenie upon the final victory.
We are all familiar with Dobie's miracles and realize how blank would have been
our prospects without him. The material at his disposal at the start of the season
was the poorest at the Academy for at least four years. Twenty's early graduation
deprived him of his .entire backfield, in which he had combined all the desirable
qualities sought for in the selection of the mythical Ail-American team. Severn
and Orr who did splendid work their Plebe year were both out of the running. Orr
fell before the midyear off^ensive of the Dago Department and
Severn's shoulder was hopeless. The pressing need for a con-
sistent ground gainer was well illustrated in the Georgetown
game. The most promising recruits kept getting hurt. We
could all pick the faults. The question of whether or not it was
possible to remedy them was one which every loyal Navy
supporter shrank from asking. Dobie said little but did much;
and as the crucial time approached, he was putting the finishing
touches on a combination in which the individual excellence of
the men was overshadowed by the machine-like way in which
they worked together. Incidentally, remember that he was ably
assisted by Ingram, Butler, Whelchel, and Scafi^e who had gained
much valuable experience from their two years under his guidance.
As a whole, the season was a success. Eddie Ewen and his
men, who met with defeat in the Georgetown game, were not the
same, seasoned, unbeatable aggregation which faced the Army a
month later. Dobie had not had sufficient time to smooth out
the various roughnesses of his newly built team, sufficiently to
beat a team with a strong defense and a wonderful kicker such
as Maloney. However, the test of a season is the Army game
and the results at the Polo Grounds show the season in its true light.
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Coach Dobie
GILMOUR DOBIE came to us in the fall of 1917 before any of the Upper
Classes or the football team had come back, and he started in with '21'$
Plebes. He came to us from the University of Washington where he had
coached their football team for the last twelve or thirteen years
^^ without even the semblance of a defeat. So he wasn't an un-
;^-J known quantity and, so far as we know, his record stands alone.
^'aE We well remember the first afternoon he had the boys out
^"^^ ■ just behind the gym going through a bit of kicking. He was
quite a figure with his six feet and some two or three inches in a
vertical plane, and only some three or four in the horizontal.
Even in those days he came out in his famous gray coat with its
profusion of pig bristles and never thereafter was he to be seen
without this covering. Towering head and shoulders above the
rabble but not tipping the scales at two hundred and fifty he
looked anything but a football coach, and one Plebe was heard to
remark, "If that guy is a football coach, then I'm a mid-wife."
Now we're possibly a conceited lot and claim almost everything
in, or for, the Academy. This is just another example of our
completeness, for Dobie was and is A football
coach.
The first team that Dobie ever turned out
was, we think, a humdinger. A fighting aggre-
CLARK gation who played straight football and played
it hard, but who had enough tricks up their
sleeves, for emergencies, which never arose, to showup Houdini.
The team he gave us in 1918 was the best the Academy ever had
and would have added another year to his record but for the Great
Lakes bunch. We outplayed them and beat them decisively but
fate ordained that we should not come out on the long end of the
score. It was our only setback of the year and reason enough.
The only regret that we have is that we didn't play the Army
that year. In 1919 Gilmour again turned out a team fit for the
kings. But again we were destined to one setback. Mr.
Maloney, with his little toe. piled up six points for Georgetown,
which was enough, and which set the Irishers at our back door
wild, and created no little commotion in our own camp. But the
came back at the
of house and home and thereafter Mr. Dobie rated President, Admiral,
and anything else that is nice and big.
But this year of 1919 was the last seen of Dobie on Farragut Field. We
losers and Cornell reaped the harvest. Never was there a man
around these parts who left more behind him than did one
G. Dobie. There is not a man in the regiment who did not swear
by him and not a man whom he ever had under him who would not
go through fire and water at a hint from Dobie that he wished
it so. He was a thorough student of human nature and the
personification of football coaches, with a tongue that could slash
and tear like a razor, but that got the best out of every one of
his men.
His irony and wit were the talk of the place, and still are.
All of the squad remembers his little set-to's with the boys along
the order, "Moore, you don't take up any more room in that line
than a razor back hog," nor will any of them forget those wonder-
ful little fellows he had under him out in Washington who could
play rings around the big fellows here. Dobiewas the bossof the
football squad, absolutely and without a doubt. What he said
went, and when he said a thing it was right.
He never thought his teams would win a game,
or so he told the boys before every conflict.
They didn't have a prayer, to hear him tell it. bexoist
However, his total loss for the three years he
was with us amounted to the sum total of two games, and one
of those a freak. So we don't think we're very far from wrong
when we say that Gil Dobie is THE football coach, and we all
wish him nothing but success at Cornell and know that ere
many seasons have waxed and waned we'll see Cornell with the
best in the East.
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SCORES FOR THE SEASON
Navy
49 North Carolina
66 Johns Hopkins
21 Bucknell 6
20 W. Va. Wesleyan 6
Georgetown 6
121 Colby
6 Army
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Crew 1919
WHEN the crew season of 1919 began, everything pointed to a successful
season. There was more material with which to build a crew than "Dick"
knew what to do with. There were six N-cross oarsmen to fill their old
positions and there were last year's second varsity and Plebe crews to pick from to
fill the vacant positions.
With six old men in the shell, the prospects for a successful season were espe-
cially encouraging. Wiedman and Graves, members of '21 's Plebe crew, were easily
recognized as varsity material and had their seat in the boat from the beginning of
the season. Sanborn, a Plebe, and the first Plebe to row on the varsity in recent
years, was in bow, and held his position throughout the year.
A race with Penn was the first on the schedule. The Plebes opened the season
by winning easily over the Penn freshmen. Penn was jumped on the start, and the
Plebes held their lead, never being in danger during the entire race and winning by
six lengths. In the second varsity race both crews got away to a good start.
Neither crew had any decided advantage during the greater part of the race, but a
spurt by Penn at the finish won them the race by half a length. When the varsities
lined up at the start a rather stiff breeze was blowing up thecourse, which made the
going hard for both crews. Neither crew was jumped on the start, but Navy
showed her superiority very soon after the race began and won by five lengths.
Harvard and Princeton were here the following week for a triangular regatta
with us, bringing only their varsity and^freshman crews. The Plebe race was a
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repetition of the race with Penn. They were never pushed, and won by ten lengths.
A close race was expected between the varsities, but expectations were soon lost,
for our varsity won by fourteen lengths over Harvard and seventeen over Princeton,
this defeat being one of the severest ever inflicted by any crew in the country.
Several weeks later the Syracuse crews came down in an effort to take Navy's
measure. The races told the same old story of Navy's superiority in crew. Their
freshmen were defeated by a length, and their varsity by three lengths.
The period that followed the Syracuse race was used in preparing for the
American Henley, held at Philadelphia. Several shifts were made in all boats, and
in addition a ISO pound crew was formed for the first time to meet the light crews of
other universities. The results of the Henley fully justified the changes.
To our Plebe crew, too much credit can not be given for their comparative
showing against what was termed by experts as two of the greatest Freshman crews
that this country has produced. The first tilt of the season was with the Penn
Freshmen. At the outset, Penn took the lead and was never headed. The Plebes
braced about the middle of the race and from then on, picked up steadily, but the
brace came too late.
Just a month later. Central High of Philadelphia was defeated by over five
lengths, over the Henley distance.
The day of the Henley brought together the two crews which were recognized
as the best in collegiate circles — Penn and Syracuse — neither of which had experi-
enced defeat. The Plebes jumped into the lead at the outset, but Syracuse caught
them at the Henley distance, raised the stroke to a thirty-six, and soon had a full
length to the good. Navy stuck with them doggedly, but the Orange and Black
oarsmen flashed over the line a half length in the lead, with the hitherto undefeated
Penn crew trailing in five full lengths behind.
For the second consecutive year. Navy was given the opportunity of proving
to the world at large what we have always known — that the Navy crews are superior
to any in the country. Failure to be represented in the Henley and Child's Cup
races had often caused eminent authorities to overlook the fact that down on the
Severn, there were being produced \ear alter year crews which could never be taken
for granted.
The Henley opened with the 150 pound race, an innovation in the regatta
programme. Penn took the jump at the start, but Sloane kept jumping his boat
up and up, 'til the stern crept along Penn's trail and then swept by, crossing the
finish line three lengths in the lead.
The Freshman race came next on the programme. The course on the Schuylkill
is peculiar in that it extends in the shape of a lune. In attempting to maintain a
parallel course, it appeared that the Plebes interfered with the other crews, and
they were disqualified for the action. Thus the chance for four victories and the
opportunity to demonstrate publicly that the Plebes are the best of their class
was lost.
The Junior Varsity was much the same as the 150 pound race, — Penn jumped
ahead at the start. This only served to stimulate Gus Wellings and his gang to
rowing a race that would have beaten the majority of Varsity crew s in the country.
They flashed across the line alniost two lengths ahead of Princeton, having covered
the distance in 6:43.
In the Varsity race, Penn again assumed the lead at the start. Navy soon
caught them and from then on, the prettiest boat race that has ever been seen began.
Navy pulled ahead inch by inch, 'til the finish line found her with a half length of
clear water betw een the shells.
The race brought forth a showing of gameness and courage without an equal, —
Ingram stroking his boat, with water on the knee, the resulting pain making it
extreme torture to move. Yet he gamely stuck to his task, never easing up in
power, though he couldn't see the last half mile, and stroked the crew, that in a
measure repaid Dick Glendon for his eighteen long years of service for Navy crews,
to recognition as the finest crew in the world.
BASEBALL
SEASON
1 Q 1 g
Baseball Season
THE call for candidates late in February brought out hundreds of aspirants and
from these hundreds it was the task of Billy Lush and Vic Blakeslee to pick
nine men for the first team. The signing of the armistice across the pond and
the cessation of hostilities was almost the direct cause for so large a turn-out, for
the signing of the armistice was only a forerunner to the declaration of war on the
field of athletics that was sure to follow and did follow between Annapolis and
West Point.
The Army game was scheduled and the prospect of a good team and a Navy
victory, with the old Japanese bell ringing for the first time since 1912 was too good
to miss. The result was that nearly everyone who had ever seen a baseball was out
trying to prove to Lush that the college Ty Cobb had blossomed into a reality.
Thus it was that Navy started her season with a wealth of material from which
a team was picked to play good baseball — baseball that was better than Army
baseball. The pitching staff was the best that Navy had had in years. Bobby
Bolton, R. D. Baker, Gaines, and L. N. Baker were all first string men and a college
that carries four good pitchers has the primary consideration of its defense definitely
settled. A squad that can start with ten veterans as a nucleus should count itself
fortunate, especially when those ten veterans are better than the mediocre. That
was what Navy had to start with and around this nucleus Billy's job was to build
a team to beat the Army. So with the above in mind, we glance at the schedule
and study the results.
The first game was more or less of a practice affair. After the team had been
out in the open for about a week, it was decided to let them get a few pointers from
a first class minor league organization. Joe Dunn brought his Baltimore Orioles
over for an afternoon's frolic and the professionals romped away on the long end
of an 8 — 2 score.
The regular season opened with Mt. St. Mary's as opponents. The atmosphere
was none too warm and we didn't have any cold weather pitchers. However,
between the two, R. D. and L. N. Balcer managed to hold the Catholics to two runs
while our heavy artillery was opening up long enough to push four runs across and
annex the game.
Dickinson followed and proved to be excellent batting and base running
practice. Sixteen to nothing gives only an idea of that awful drubbing.
Maryland State came over with Keen and a bunch of fighting ball players
behind him. They gave us a neat lacing 5 — 2 and incidentally brought out many
glaring errors which Billy lost no time in correcting.
Fordham came down next, but for all the brilliant playing of Frank Frisch, now-
termed the "Fordham Flash," had to depart with Navy holding the correct side of a
9 — 6 score. Swarthmore gave us more than we expected, but a rather late attack
nosed them out. North Carolina State and V. M. L suffered similar fates and then
came the second massacre. \\ hile Maichle, Shaw, et al were doing their deed over
in the other corner, Blakeslee and his followers were busily piling up an odd 23 runs
on the baseball field.
The Quantico Marines fooled us. They had a team of fair ball players and one
who was more than remarkable, a man who pitched, hit, and ran his team to a well
earned victory. That was what this Gyrene did to us. It was the niftiest bit of
single-handed ball playing seen around these parts in some time. Ursinus furnished
the third and last relay of the season. A glance at the score needs no further
explanation.
Navy seasons come and go. They pass with men saying "the best team in years."
Yet the success or failure of a Navy season hinges only on one game, and the "best
team in years" can not make a successful season unless it is a better team than the
one up on the Hudson. We may win them all; but to lose the Army game.? — failure.
We may lose them all but win the Army game ? — success, bounding success.
Somewhere else will be found a detailed account of this Army game. Some-
where else you may read and try to imagine that unforgettably feeling that every
member of the regiment had as he sat in the Armory, his eyes glued on that score
board and watched those lights run wildly around. Try to imagine it if you can and
then realize the sickening feeling that hit us when McCarthy cleared the bases with
his home-run. Think of those prayers, those pleas, those cries of "Fight!" which
must have carried across and up to that team. Then realize, if you can, that
inexpressible feeling of unrestrained, sheer joy when Blakeslee carried his team
across. Eleven innings of unadulterated fight. Yet it came — the first of a long
string of Navy victories, each sweeter than the last and each stronger than the first.
And so it is that we count the 1919 season a success. The one victory over
Army gives us that satisfaction, yet more than a success, we count it a triumph.
The fact that we beat the Army expresses only a portion of the good work that the
team accomplished. An even hundred they piled up during the season. Three
defeats, only one of which came from a college team, and nine victories. These
are facts which spell success, and because an Army victory is success itself, and
because success plus success is more than success, we call that season a triumph.
The schedule for the season follows:
Navv Opponent
Baltimore Baseball Club . . . 2 " 8
Mt. St. Mary's College ... 4 2
Dickinson 16
Maryland State 2 5
Fordham 9 6
Swarthmore 5 4
N. C. State 5 3
V. M. 1 4
Johns Hopkins 23 9
Quantico Marines 3 6
Ursinus 17 3
ARMY 10 6
Total 100 52
BASKETBALL
r of the first Army-Navy basketball
I team well worthy of this title.
started the season with one man left
line, Captain Hal Watters. After the
luded a game with the intercollegiate
team settled into its old stride and went
Pointers with eleven straight victories
After winning the opening game, the team ran into
three of the best teams in the East and came out on
the short end of the score. Pennsylvania later won the
championship of the country in a post-season series with
the champion of the West. Princeton nosed out Navy
in an everybody's game by the score of 20 — 18. From
here it was a five-man team, as the string of victories
shows. Among the names that appear in this list are
Stevens, Lafayette, Virginia, Bucknell, West Virginia,
Wesleyan, and North Carolina.
The "A" men from Camp Humphreys came down the
next to the last game of the season for their annual
CAPT. HAL WATTERS gauic. Little Davc and Buck took care of the ball
enough of the time to give us the long end of the 38 — 11
score. It was not until the last of the season that the Army game became a
certainty, but from the time the dope came out until the game was over, those
men worked over in the Armory as only men with the Big Game before them
can work.
Only once in the season did Dutch Greber face a man who was not a larger man
than he, and Dutch was the giant of the team. More than once a visitor was heard
to remark "What a small bunch of boys the Navy has." "Quality, not quantity"
was Billy Lush's motto. Dave Byerly and Burkholder started the first game and
beat the Army. Between them, they managed to sew up most of the games, but in
case of a little trouble Hal Watters was sure to come down and cage a couple. Hal
was all over the floor, while Red McLaury intercepted most of those intended for
the enemy's basket. Toward the last of the season, after the interclass games,
Ault proved his ability to just ease around and drop them in. The work of Ault,
Dave, and Burkholder, with the guarding of Captain Watters and Butler, was what
won the first game with the Army.
With Burkholder the only missing cog for the next year's team, just keep your
eye on that team and watch Army "Stand from Under."
242
Basketball Scores
Washington College ... 38 10
Delaware College .... 19 34
Pennsylvania 17 30
Princeton 18 20
Stevens 37 34
Lafayette 30 23
Catholic University ... 29 15
George Washington ... 40 13
Virginia 34 15
Mt. St. Joseph 31 18
Bucknell 15 13
West Va. Wesleyan ... 37 23
Camp Humphreys .... 33 11
North Carolina 37 24
Army 24 18
Total 439 301
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"CHIEF" PORTER
UNDER Hibb's leadership and with Fehx Johnson as
manager, the track team of 1919 started out on the
heaviest schedule that had been undertaken for
several years. Coach Jimmy Mulligan had his hands full
and the development of a team to measure up to the best in
the country was his job. The material on hand was the
best in years, but with Hopkins, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh,
and Cornell ahead, the going promised to be heavy. The
squad was unbalanced, having an abundance of runners, but
a decided lack of men for field events.
Starting out like a lion. Navy met and sent Johns
Hopkins home to the tune of very many to very few.
Hopkins showed up poorly and the times were slow. Due
to this the weak spots of the team did not show up clearly.
Navy met the best team in the country in Pennsylvania
and suffered an honorable defeat. A preponderance of
firsts gave Pennsylvania too great a lead to overcome. Eddie Curtis lowered the
mile record by three-fifths of a second making it in 4:28:03.
Pittsburgh was next but the condition of the field was such as to make a crew
race more appropriate, for the track was completely under water. This meet had
to be called oft", due to rain.
Cornell had a good man in the anchor position on the relay, and by a
human eftort Maher of Cornell cut down the twenty yard lead of Navy. Th
valued at ten points, carried the meet
away. Eddie Curtis again dropped the
mile record this time against Dresser
— two mile intercollegiate champion — j
in the snappy time 4:26:0.
Individual scorers who carried the
majority of Navy's points during the
season were Hibbs, Mayberry, Macon-
dray, Farhney, Porter, and Benner.
super-
is race,
The balmy days have come back to track.
Eddie Curtis, Johnnie Curtis, Hibbs,Mayberry,
Macondray, Hudson, and a wealth of first place
men have set the team on a footing only
equaled by the days of Lee Carey and '17's
First Class year. But for what purpose ? The
old narrow criticism is rampant again. This
feeling against track as a major sport is small
in every sense for it is found only in the Acad-
emy and originates from the false method of
judging a sport by the attendance given it here
rather than by the opinion of the other col-
leges. Due to this criticism track may be
made a minor sport and if this takes place the
sport upon which the Olympics were originally
based passes into obscurity at the Academy.
If this does not happen and if the team is sup-
ported by proper meets, a meet against the
Army and semi-favorable conditions it will
flourish and be a source of pride.
That one apparently unsuccessful season
should cause the downfall of a sport does not
seem possible in accordance with the old Navy
fight and the record of next year must better
that of this year for the team is improving,
not declining.
RESULTS
Navy 96 2/3
Navy 43
Navy 52
Totals
Navy 191 2/3
Johns Hopkins 25 1/3
Pennsylvania.. 79
Cornell 70
Opponents .... 174 1/3
THE crowds tliat sat on the edges of their chairs and squeezed, over in the gym
last year, saw Navy traditions of the mat upheld by perhaps the best team that
ever represented us. When the dust had cleared away after a succession of
heavy thuds in February and March all seven of the intercollegiates' scalps were
hung up in the far end of the gym. More than one champ left here, a sadder and a
wiser wrestler after an instructive and forcible lesson in
the finer points of the game from Swig, Johnnie, Tiny, et
al. In the bantam weight, Hough showed them how we
do it down here. This was the kid's first year in Navy
togs and he missed a clean sweep by just one heartbreaking
defeat out of seven bouts. In the 125 pound weight Adell
and Gallery entertained the visitors in true Navy style.
Dan in particular sprang into the limelight by his sensa-
tional work — five falls in five meets, among his victims
being Ackerly of Cornell, the intercollegiate champion of
the previous year. Captain Swigart and his cyclone
tactics made things interesting in the light weight, altho
Swig still registers deep thought when you mention the
name of Detar in spite of his hard earned victory over the
Pennsylvanian. In the welter weight, Johnnie Pixton
with his pick 'em up and slam 'em down methods was all
that could be desired. Lewis' illness gave us a chance to
see our understudy talent in the welter weight. In the
light heavyweight, more than one visitor's midsection ex-
ceeded its elastic limit of compression under the impulse
of Gates' mighty scissors. When we come to the heavy
weight we find Ed Willkie just naturally had it on the rest
of the boys, as he pulled through the season with seven
victories and no defeats.
But although in several individual bouts our little
boys were forced to step lively, in only one meet did the
wrecking crew meet with any serious opposition. The 3000 spectators who
squeezed and squirmed through the Penn State meet got an eyeful of snappy
wrestling, and spent an anxious hour and a half before they finally saw our team
emerge from the scuffle on top. After seeing the first three visitors disposed of with
dispatch, they gazed on the almost unbelievable sight of Pixton, Gates, and Swig
being downed in order. Then with the crowd in desperation imploring him to
bring home the bacon, our "Little Ed" Willkie toddled out, clamped State's big boy
to the deck and Navy had taken the best that intercollegiates could offer into camp.
There was only one thing to regret when the season was over. We were unable
to go to the intercollegiate championship meet and actually annex the title we so
clearly deserved. But Penn State, who bear the name of champs, will always speak
in tones of deep respect of Navy's grapplers, and the regiment knows that they had
a team no other could beat, so the three long months of bumps and bruises which our
manhandlers went through were well repaid. Here's to those who took those
bumps and smiled at the bruises but still were not fortunate enough to get in the
meets. They made a team of which the Navy was proud.
BOXING as a sport was officially introduced to the Naval Academy under the
expert tutelage of Spike Webb, the coach of the A. E. F. champions. The way
it was received makes it a close second to wrestling as king of winter sports.
Pennsylvania opened the season with her gang of pugs and would-be pugs, but
the best that they could do was two decisions, while the Navy cohorts were on the
long end of the deal in four matches. They brought down with them the amateur
champion in his weight, O'Malley, who represented America in the Olympic Games
in the summer of 1920. His bout with Jones has been termed by experts as the
greatest exhibition ever seen in amateur circles.
Then Penn State with their muchly-heralded aggregation put in their appear-
ance, but the long line of titles which they carried with them only served to put
just that much more power in the punches of Spike's fistic artists, the final score
standing five bouts to one with the clan of Schell and Company resting serenely on
top.
N^ *
HIRAM SHAW
THE undisputed collegiate champions of the U. S.!
And ready to take a try at anything collegiate or
not! That was the spirit of the '19 team.
Raw meat was the standard diet, and the sight of
Maichle and Scafife warming up would publish the fact
to a spectator without giving him a look at the menu
card.
The schedule was short, but every game was a real
one, and thriller is no name for the Hopkins melee.
Those who had the good fortune to witness that gentle
affair are still relating little incidents that made a St.
Louis "Battle Royal" look like a tea fight in comparison.
The season started off with many veterans from
T8's squad and a few recruits who more than did
themselves proud.
Looking over the defense was like calling the roll of
our football and wrestling stars. It is easy to figure
out why opponents scored but four goals that entire
season when such men as Maichle, Scafife, Ewen, Alford,
and Burroughs blocked the path of the incoming attack.
At the upper end of the field a crack combination com-
posed of Captain Hooley Gearing, Paul Voinot, Hal
Watters, Hiram Shaw, Grifif Herring, Buzz Buse, Red
Roth, and Freddie Kaufman managed to keep the tally
men busy counting up Navy's accumulation of points. And when after a hard-
fought season, there was talk of bringing down Toronto for a June Week ex-
hibition, did the team balk? H no! "Bring 'em on, the bigger the better."
It's the old Navy lacrosse spirit, and looking over the standing of our teams for the
past several years, proves beyond a doubt, the success due to that fighting.
Too much credit cannot be given to George's first string of reserves composed
of Dickey Morse, Cap Wilkes, Benny Pendleton. Without them the squad would
have suflfered an irreparable loss as experienced players were rather scarce in the
ranks of the reserves. Nevertheless the work of Mike Flood, Roger Murray, Swede
Larsen, Pete Rodes, Hal Nager, and others augured well for the following season.
A good team is usually a well-coached team and, this being a good team, it
follows that it was a well-coached team. As long as George Finlayson handles
lacrosse, teams will be well coached. A thorough knowledge of the game, but more
than this, a deep understanding of the players, has enabled Finlayson to develop
lacrosse teams that have gone far towards putting the Navy uppermost in yet
another branch of the sporting realm.
"DOCKIE" LAMDIN
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SWIMMING
HEY came, they swam, they left, sorrier, but
wiser. That refers to Hopkins, Princeton Cokim-
bia, C. C. N. Y., Pittsburgh, M. I. T., Harvard;
seven in a row went down Hke the black dolls in a side
show. The swimmers not only didn't lose a meet, but
tallied 297 to opponent's 11 .
To mention individual stars would be almost a
muster list of the team, although there are seven wearers
of the block N who earned it by breaking records. Just
peruse a trifle and see them. And there are those who
made the Varsity possible and who receive little reward
save that self-satisfaction of doing their best. Hail
the hustlers!
The girls giggle: "How cute!" the more settled
minds murmur "grotesque," the prudes shockingly
mutter "horrid," but a man can't swim in a kimono; so
may the amplified birthday garment stand as an
emblem of Academic innocence.
Navy has a little goat,
And it is full of fight.
Who cares a jot
For roughhouse rot.
With graceful calves in sight.'
(Apologies to "The Widow"
^VATER POLO
ASPLASH~and then a slight disturbance of the waters is all that marks the
hair pulling, ear chewing, eye gouging struggle down below. For such is
the gentle sport of the amphibians with its absence of rules and drowning
made legitimate. Combine the technique of wrestling, the mawling of lacrosse, the
team work of basketball, with the absence of air and you have water polo.
This mild form of extinction made its debut at the Academy last year, success
greeting it at every turn — both of them— for Pennsylvania and C. C. N. Y. went
down before the Blue and well submerged they were. Favor too, smiles on the
novice, as is evidenced by the numbers who are daily attempting to drink up half
the tank.
The poloists have been variously styled the clawless cut-throats, and cam-
ouflaged crabs, but they initiated a sport which is sure to survive — so here's to
them. The above is a greasy bit of flattery to only half of the squad. Twenty-one's
season will give those prominence who should have received it in Twenty.
GYMNASIUM
UNDEFEATED in thirteen years in a dual meet,
and with a second in a triangular meet as the only
black mark on our slate, Raleigh Hales and his
crew of gyrating gymnasts emerged from the season
perched on the uppermost pinnacle with the official
laurel wreath of intercollegiate champions decorating
their brows and three individual champions in their
midst, — Hales, Barrett, and Pierson.
The season's story is just the story of one decision
after another — Boston Tech, Haverford, Princeton, and
Penn going down to defeat with clocklike regularity.
Navy scored more points in every meet than the entire
array of opponents could muster during the whole year.
Too much credit can not be given to Raleigh Hales,
not only for his unblemished record on the flying rings,
but for the spirit he instilled into his men. Fletcher
proved his worth throughout the season, taking first
in every meet, only to lose out in the intercollegiates
through no fault of his. Hales, Barrett, and Pierson
are wearing block N's as a result of the season, while
Strang, Comp, Fletcher, Cory, Jones, and Nold are
sporting gNt's.
FENCING
T!
^HE Grand Ballroom of the Astor is where it
happened. Every man present was attired in his
best, with even the judges bedecked in evening
dress, — a strange setting as compared to the muddy
turf of a football field. But whatever the setting, the
men in blue were there to uphold Navy and all she
stands for in the world of sport.
Swordsmanship is a man's sport; it calls for accuracy,
for judgment, and an alertness requiring months of
consistent work. The Little Iron Man is a trophy well
worth the work involved, and he now poses in his
natural haunt, Memorial Hall.
Individual work is the deciding factor in fencing.
There is no encouragement, no cheering or coaching
from any bleachers, and no relying on the other fellow.
It is a question of pitting man against man to see which
' " ' "^"" "' is the better.
The Little Iron Man was won by the Foils team alone, which was composed
of Smellie, VanCleve, and Becker, this syndicate walking off with thirty-nine vic-
tories out of forty-five bouts. In the Saber bouts, Fullenwider placed himself in
the topside trio, comprising two Columbia men besides himself. The chances were,
therefore, two to one for Columbia in the mind of an uninterested bystander, but
the Navy men knew that a chance was enough to insure victory. So Fully came
back with the coveted medal.
The week-end in the Big Town is only a sidelight, because it has nothing to
do with the purpose the team had in mind when they left for the scene of battle; it
served as a fitting sequel to the happv event. But the best feeling of all is to come
back with the bacon and the fittiiigsld^an, "WV have met the eiicnu' and they a re ours."
TENNIS
CAPT. HUNT
WHEN you see a man running at top speed
through the yard, just as release busts, you
can make an excellent guess as to his inten-
tions, — to reserve a court. Despite the increase in
the number of courts, the supply never meets the de-
mand, and the energetic ones are getting in a set or
two before reveille on Spring mornings.
The increasing popularity of the game should be
productive of an excellent team, and it has been. A
larger squad was handled this year than in any pre-
vious year, and the old courts were reserved for the
use of the squad and team. Difficulty was expe-
rienced in getting early practice, due to the frequent
rains and winds, which, though traditionally a joy to
the seaman's heart, have proved not conducive to
good tennis.
The discovery of an excellent coach in Air. Sturdy,
ut the Department of English, has resulted in indi-
vidual development of systematic practice as well as
match play.
With 21-A go three letter men, — Captain Hunt,
Mclver, and Watt. This will make a large hole in
the team for next year, but the squad men may be
depended upon to fill the gap and maintain the
standard.
RIFLE
'MK spring; of 1919 was
the first, after the endhig
of the War and it bade
fair to be a good year for rifle
work, because many of the
big rifle teams of the country
lad just returned from the
other side where real shoot-
ing was much in evidence.
At Captain Rathbun's call a large squad came out, and much was the cost of
ammunition thereof, for the boys settled down to work with a will and the team
began to show progress.
The first match came in the early part of May. Pennsylvania came down with
her team expecting to give us a good match, as many of her men had done a heap of
shooting in the Army. When the smoke cleared away, it was found that we were
on the long end of the score, however.
Following this came the old 71st Regiment with a team of remarkable experts.
A cracking good team. It was nip and tuck all through the match. On one range
the Academy team would be in the lead. On the next the 71st. We finally nosed
them out on the last range and kept the Little Iron Man.
Due to a mixup in the schedule, Syracuse University had to bring their team
down the day before our big match with the Marines. We shot them on a Friday
and it was a good Friday too, because we left them far behind.
Our last and biggest match was with the Quantico Marines. We started
about eleven in the morning and for awhile we held them, but not for long. Any-
body who wants to look in on real shooting — scientific shooting — shooting that
piles up a score — should journey over to the range and watch a bunch of gyrenes go
to it. They're out to do and they do it. The match was called when about half
over, on account of rain, but we were behind so the match went to them.
Altogether it was a good season and spoke well for the work that Lt. Comd'r
Vossler and Captain Rathbun put into it.
Navy Opponent
Naval Academy
vs. Univ. of
Penn
2457
1 CllU ^tJ/
Naval Academy
vs. 71st Regt.
N. Y 2227
Naval Academy
vs. Univ. of
Syracuse 2088
Naval Academy
vs. U. S. Ma-
rine Corps 1237
Total
8009
2103
2198
1556
1306
7163
CAPT. G. A. JONES
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may-
delve wildly upon the hardships of
Scott in his dash for the pole; you
may rage voluptuously of the horrors en-
countered by Livingstone in his search for
something he never found in the jungles
of Africa ; you may elucidate by the shovel-
ful upon the sufferings of the prohibi-
tionists in the realm of his Satanic
Majesty, ever feeding the leaping flames
with the flesh of human souls; but not one
word can you speak in appropriate de-
scription of the cinders, mosquitoes, re-
serves, Scotch boilers, et al., encountered
in that pilgrimage of the young, inex-
perienced, and unsophisticated aboard
those galleons of yore that bore us daily
from Yorktown to Tangier Sound and
return.
With the Misery for flagship, and the Whiskey, O. H. 10, and Colliers Weekly
for Adjutant, Commissary, and C. P. O., respectively, we fit, bled, and died (almost,
but not quite) that we might learn the ways of Columbus and the Skipper of the
Albany Night Boat in paving the way for a greater and grander seafaring outfit,
composed of those who heard the call of the sea, and answered — but no echo re-
sounded from the deep, mainly because there was no deep in sight.
It was "Heave out and lash up — rise and shine, lash and carry" at four-thirty
when the only sun up was that son-of-a-gun of a boatswain's mate with his little
silver-plated Jews-harp. Then, "More pressure on the deck pump," and you were
busy for two hours. If you were a deck
hand, it was ki-yi and squilgee, and if you y
were a black-ganger, you had your hands
full, dodging streams of water until finally,
the blast of the bugle heralded the anchor
as he left the basin into which somebody
had poured Chesapeake Bay. The siren
and whistle howled "Good morning," and
the scalding water they spat forth drowned
the topside onlookers.
Beans for breakfast was the next
horror on the daily routine, with a concoc-
tion called coft'ee officially, but with an
unofiicial taste of Old White Pine. Occa-
sionally, a good crowd turned out to
formation, unless other affairs were press-
ing. We fell in on the quarterdeck,
where morning prayers were in order.
We needed to pray, and we knew at the
end of that cruise that our prayers had
been heard, for we were still alive to a
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The forenoons were spent in wearing
ear-protectors and waiting for a six-inch
to tear loose at the San Marcus, but
hoping earnestly that something would go wrong. During this glorious time, we were
engaged in various pursuits in different parts of the ship. Some were being hummed
to sleep by the generators in the dynamo room, others counting the number of times
the crank pin turned over in a minute, while the skunks shovelled the coal to make
"them boilers boil." This latter phase of crab life rates a department all by itself.
One hundred and forty in the shade — no water — no food — no humor — just
sweat and watch the clock. It was four hours at a time, with two hours thrown in
at the end to scrape off the accumulated fuel which discriminated not between ears,
eyes, nose, and pockets. Then "Gangway for a clean man," and a pink-fleshed
midshipman walked stealthily out of the wash room, running the gauntlet of a half
dozen cakes of carbon, within which were hidden a similar number of embryo
admirals.
Noon chow was much the same as breakfast, only more so. Occasionally we
had pie, and saving for Mother all the glory due her in the art of pie-making, you
have to hand it to these Navy bakers. Watermelon was plentiful, whenever the
Mattie May came alongside, loaded down with ice cream, P-nuts, fruits, and busi-
ness men who could get money from a midshipman, whether he had any or not.
Maybe we had movies; maybe not, especially if we were outside the sub-
marine nets, in which case we darkened ship, as though any sub could be so heartless
and ignorant as to blow up that division of tadpoles. Movies kept us in touch with
the United States, the glorious land to which we were to return when September
rolled around, and we left Yorktown's surroundings forever.
The days were bad enough, but the nights were worse. There were two kinds
of nights — those when it rained, and those when it didn't rain. If it didn't rain,
the wind blew the mosquitoes from the swamps over to visit us. There is some-
thing distinctive about a Yorktown mosquito — his stinger is long and sharp, and
many a time, when one was killed, the thump could be heard when he hit the deck.
Or, maybe the wind blew the other way. But a ship swings with the tide regardless
of the wind, in order to spread a feathery icing of cinders over the topside. The
sandman was no phantom with us, except that he used cinders instead of sand. He
filled our eyes, our shoes, and our bedding, covered us with burns, scratches, and
blisters, until we cursed every rivet in those boilers that begot our misery.
If it did rain, we rolled out, gathered up shoes, socks, trousers, shirts, caps,
bedding, lashings, unmentionables, and other belongings, and tumbled down a
hatch. Maybe we landed on someone's face, or possibly on his stomach; anyway,
we always landed on someone. Dark as pitch, wet to the skin, with a "God bless
the Navy," we spread our bunks somewhere below, and fell asleep. One man woke
up one morning under similar circumstances, without a garter lost, without even a
tooth missing. That was an enviable record which was never approached.
So much for our quiet home life. Let us now dwell for a moment on those
liberties we made in the metropolis of Base Two. Cornwallis's Cave, The Monu-
ment, the Cemetery, the Yorktown Inn, do you remember.? No wonder old Cornie
surrendered — he at least was able to leave the place, never to return.
All in all, we hoed a hard row while it lasted, but all things come to an end
some day, if we wait long enough. Sep leave was the gold at the toot ot the rain-
bow and we found it.
FIRST CLASS
Cruise
'21 -A
Cruise in New York
IT'S of New York I'm going to tell
you, as seen by a lucky crew of
1921-A men on their First Class
practice cruise. If there's much we
missed it's our fault — not those good-
souled Broadwayites. Oh boys, New
York is the place to go for a course in
zig zag sailing, though the Nav Profs
won't agree; and as the evenings turn
to mornings your head's a raging sea.
But before I let you in on some of
the joys you'll find up there, alittle ad-
vice will I give you — take it or not,
but it's good. Forget banks in Crab-
town; I didn't and notes are a fright.
And study those little red booklets
"Know New York for five cents."
It sure comes in mighty handy to land in safety at home after your nightly excur-
sion to the bright lights of world-wide fame. You can't stand the life of the four
hundred, — be just plain American, you'll get along all right. Try the movies
sometime at least, you'll be surprised the money you'll save, when your head deals
out the argent instead of an addled brain. Once in a while you must try to go
below and take a look to see what makes the bally old craft proceed over smooth
and choppy sea.
Now for a little peek into the life that's so often pictured in books as a wild and
ruinous spree. There's Shanley's and Rector's (no more by that name), the Pre
Cat, Black Jack, and Jack's. Lord knows you couldn't name all of them, and
they're all there to pick up your kale. Keep one hand on the pocketbook with
But I
head of this line of
m getting anead or tnis nne
mine. Of course you must start from
somewhere. Try the Astor; it's close to
all of those halls of wild women and song
that bless the neighborhood of Times
Square. The Hotel de France of loud-
acclaim by us of the Idaho gang is a won-
drous place to start for a regular evening's
campaign. That music; oh boy, it's
surely a joy to sip of some high sounding
brew, and watch the ladies in paint (that s
not all, I may state) cavort in unblushing
view.
When it's time to leave there for the
rest of the tear, trot around to the
Moulin Rouge. That's a right snappy place and their booze first rate — believe me,
it's filled with the jazz. And "Anchor's Aweigh" you'll surely find there on en-
trance to their liquid domain. We taught 'em that, and as you pass in your hat
"Welcome, midshipmen" you'll hear. It's great to be known on that bright lighted
street 'cause a good time you always can have. If an unknown you are you must
reach pretty far for the joys which surround you at night.
Those women, now say, you all remember the day you saw that cold queen on
the deck. When you're pretty well tight, and under those glaring white lights
they're all queens while the night's in full sway. And the ways they do dance, it's
a caution; no less — and such dances aren't learned from mere books.
And then down the way Washington Village lies awake — and believe me, it
sure is awake. Of bright lights there are few — but just venture below and see
what you see then and there. You'll be surprised at the life (and it's wild) of these
artists, so-called, you find there.
Now that's about all and enough for a while. It gets tiresome soon but the
life's great while it's new and remember it you always will. Go to it boys while
you can make lots of noise — but for the love of Mike quit when you're through.
You can try it again in the future perhaps, but go easy the first time. That's the
way to enjoy wild women and song and wine if such there be sti"
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Cruise in Norfolk
HUN'R'D Foist Street."
The subway disgorged
sundry blue apparelled
and much bebaggaged mids who
made their way toward the Hud-
son. As they came from under a
span of Riverside Drive causeway,
these gentlemen sailors could see
that majesty of might, the Oklaho-
ma, which was to be their home for
the next two months.
They came from several shijis
in various ways, but one bunch
will never forget a certain series of
"bag drills" a la Hampton Roads,
Norfolk, Old Point, and return
which consisted of their first day's effort to leave the New Mexico. But arrive
they finally did, fortified by some of those famous six-bit community dinners.
The Annapolis bankers waxed fat from the two weeks' lay-up in New York.
Did I mention the inn-keeper of the H. de F. and other hostelries? One staunch
friend was made in the person of "Spuds Moiphy," the little newsy who delighted
to stay aboard with us and even eat with us, which is the last word of friendship,
considering pink hash and old Navy regs.
Then we pulled out the old mud hook and made ready to do battle with Father
Neptune. Now we would get that long-looked-for opportunity for a tussle with the
green ones and a test of gastric equilibrium. Bring on your rough weather! Now
we'll see some of the meanness of the Atlantic. Confidently we steamed out to
greet the fury of the tempest, but nary a ripple! Pas de motion. No tengo las
olas ! Oh what a hell of an ocean. The O. K. was as still as a "painted ship upon a
painted sea." Me for the Severn during a crew race. Eventually we entered Hamp-
ton Roads of Youngster cruise coaling fame and anchored off Old Point and the
Chamberlain Hotel. Remember those two fifty dinners? Tain't no mo' now.
It was not long before Ocean View and Virginia Beach lured their quotas.
Ask one group about that dinner for six and the subsequent forced pooling of re-
sources to meet the indemnity demanded by the profiteering waiter. It's lucky
the girls had enough to meet it, Freddy.
Soon, however, Portsmouth Navy Yard was our home and our real good times
began. Due to the indefatigable efforts of Allen Blow Cook the O. K.'s forty mids
were holding or attending three hops a week. Who'll forget Building No. 16? And
as for that Sunday, a Navy Yard tug, the Wahneta, was commandeered for the
excursion up the James. Oh boy. Can't you live over the stroll through the
country of Pocahontas lore; and the
swimming; and the trip back by moon-
hght when everyone felt a little bit in
love — except when the old tug ran aground
every now and then. "Turn back the
Universe and give me that night again."
Of course there were little unpleasant-
nesses like not turning out in the morning;
getting ragged for same; getting crawled
for ditto and so on. But the worst that
came of it all was a little rhinoism which
"Alphabet" Davis laughed away with one
of his inimitable parodies which is a
remmder of the Midshipmen's Vaude-
ville which A. B. C. staged on the quarter
deck one night. Fletcher, the acrobat;
Curley, the song and dance king; the
string pickers; Eaton's Comic Cartoons;
and that inimitable play "Bunk" were
offered. The haughty villain, and
Colclough as the Arrow Collar hero, won
hearts and hands.
s mine. Twenty-five thousand dollars to buy a square meal
She: "No, dear, twenty-five thousand dollars to buy baby clothes!"
The last thing remembered and the last to be forgotten was the Farewell Ball
given on board. It was a wonderful end to a wonderful, if butterfly, cruise. And
running through my head goes that parody of W. S. G.'s to the tune of "Fll Say
She Does."
Oh, are there good looking girls in town.?
I'll say there are.
And are there wild wimmin hanging around.?
I'll say there are.
And have they captured us mids.
And are we all on the skids?
Are we? I'll say we are.
And did we fall for their big blue eyes —
Just like the skies.
And did we tell 'em a bunch of lies —
Beneath our sighs?
Are we sad and got the blues.
Cause we've had this Norfolk Cruise?
Are we? Like Hell we are!
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Cruise in Boston
Boston men have long enjoyed
much notoriety at the Naval Acad-
emy. As Plebes many of us won-
dered why a person from the intel-
lectual hub of the country should
be so popular with the Upper Class-
men. The answer is an easy one.
Said Upper Classmen had at some
time in their careers made a mid-
shipmen's cruise in the Charles-
town Navy Yard.
The forty S's originally as-
signed to the Florida and Utah
after a warm and wet month in
New York steamed north and tied
up to Bunker Hill for extensive repairs. Here the Wyoming's offcasts boarded
the ships. Midst showers of paint and other things we settled down for the sum-
mer. Once oriented and acclimated, a routine gradually shaped itself. The days
were generally spent in searching for a mythical Japanese restaurant which Sund-
berg saw in the yard one morning very early. At night the Utah gang gathered
on the forecastle to watch the Florida fortunates go on liberty and encourage the
unfortunates who were training for the next infantry competition Between lulls
of the steam hammer's anvil chorus in the chain shop and the lullabies played on
the submarine howlers by musical Navy Yard workmen some few of the hardened
characters acquired a little sleep.
Watches were enjoyed by all those present. The chief duty of the O. O. D.
was to count the workmen as they came over the side and again as they left the ship
to make sure none of them slept on through the dinner hour. Many ambitions
were formed to resign and become yard workmen.
The social side of our lives was in no wise neglected. Frequent dances and
parties given for midshipmen by the ladies and girls of Boston formed bright spots
in rather colorless days. They were much appreciated and looked forward to.
After each hop every man would have a new femme to brag about. The last dance
at the Sailor's Haven will live long in history.
Liberty hours were spent in the Touraine lobby, at Revere Beach, and on the
Nantasket steamer. The popularity of art galleries, museums, and benches on
the Commons increased during the final days before the notes from Crabtown
arrived. For the financially crippled and the historically inclined, visits to the
numberless famous buildings and spots occupied the hours of freedom.
Boston streets are notoriously curved
and crooked. After spending an evening
tracing a sidewalk through spirals and
involutes, one accustomed to the straight
and narrow path was apt to return to the
ship in a dizzy and hilarious mood. This
was especially true of the sunny disposi-
tioned and the natives of Texas.
Instead of squinting through sextants,
tracing steam lines, and copying sketches
of distribution panels we spent the work-
ing hours in more or less systematic wan-
derings around the yard endeavoring to
familiarize ourselves with Navy Yard
routine and duties. The studies of some,
probably most, never took them beyond
the administration building where 900
veomanettes chewed gum and smiled and
raised havoc with routine and duties.
'^ Those who did avoid the sirens found
much of interest in the chain shop, rope
walk, coaling sheds, and restaurant. The submarine and French mine layers were
never failing points of attraction. It was worth staying in from liberty to hear
Joe Saurette and some Froggie swapping lies across the dock in their foreign dialect.
We went, we spent, we had a good time, but none were sorry to leave.
The Rockport Cruise
The North Dakota and Delaware stuck together like real sister ships, after a
month in New York, and hovered around Massachusetts, the birth place of star
men and iceberg bricks. "What ho!" cried the skipper one fine morning. "Rock-
port," cried the snakes in the foretop as they pulled into the land of New England
dories and lobster pots. The hook hit the bottom and everybody but the Jack o'
the Dust went ashore to the tune of "There's a Hot Time in Podunk Tonight."
All hands deserted the tea fight in the village fire house when news arrived that we
were summering around the corner. No other men existed in the vicinity, except
a few bewhiskered gents shoveling mackerel for the profiteers. Evidently the
chaperones had not figured upon the importation of about eighty seagoing pam-
pered pets from Crabappolis.
There wouldn't be a hop at the Thorwald, the country club, Del Montes, or
Green Gables unless the Delaware fussers were let out for an airing or the North D.
boys hocked their whites. The famous Red Mike Ox-Roast Club staged a revolu-
tion and many were the nights they hoofed it back singing "Green Gables" until
picked up by a machine full of girls, whereupon they proceeded to make engage-
ments for the next day on the
beach. The rapid nights, how-
ever, always told the next day as
was plainly seen when Bill Powell
almost walked overboard while
asleep on watch.
Some days the gods were an-
gered by the wicked lines sprung
upon the shore mollies and piled
the whole Atlantic over the
breakwater and up onto the
cliffs. One of these days hap-
pened along while Savvy was
hon. skipper of number one
steamer. The boys promptly
divorced the reg beans and
slept ashore all night 'till Nep-
tune calmed. "Whale, ho!"
Whale, your starboard blinker, that's a motor sailor piled high and dry on one end
by the storm last night. The salvagers shoved off and climbed to the craft perched
high on a peak only to find the rookie boat keeper still sound asleep on the thwarts.
At Skipper's inspection, the Exec was heard to say, "Captain, never mind look-
ing in the blower room. The midshipmen are in there studying the principles of
the oil settling tank." "'S funny what a snorey sound that oil makes though, isn't it,
Commander? These Midshipmen can get away with murder and copy their Navi-
gation from Bowditch, but the first one I catch using the pentaprism of my pet
range finder to light a skag is a dead bunny."
A poor frightened goo-goo was seen crouching all day in a passageway outside
of C-109. No wonder, this is what he heard in the aforesaid dungeon: — "The
Officer of the Deck says to turn out in here. Aw, pipe down. Bzz-zz-zz. Come
on, the boys want to set the tables. Hit the deck. Bzz-z-z. Chow's ready. Bust
out. Thug. Pink Hash, boys. You're a helluvan engineer, gimme some toast.
Francisco, pour some Java. More sugar, Catalino. Wish I could go ashore and
chow. Gimme a skag. Hey sailor, what yuh goin' to do when I run out ? Use my
own, whadahuy think? Gimme a match, too. Say, all you got is the habit, ain't
yuh ? Whose number is 1 103 or 153 1 ? Goin' to the Country Club tonight. Bright-
eyes? Naw, Green Gables. Oh, all the Middies want to go to Green Gables, etc.
I want to smo-ho-hoke the blues away. Get out of those nettings, here comes Mr.
Bright! Did Thomas come down from the turret yet this morning? No, he'll be
down when they train the guns. Who's goin' ashore from three to five? Lay aft
the dinghy party! Lay oft' this table, I'm writing a letter. Here comes that damn
Gyrene Loot. Gyrene is right, squads right and me dooty's done.
CLASS HISTORY
B
ACK in June 1917 came the advance guard of 1921, and they kept straggHng
in until late in September. Our entrace into the World's War gave rise to a
June entrance examination that year, and as a result we had the "War
Babies" along in July and August. Those of us who came in early got in before the
class of '18 got out, and it was indeed, a pleasant and instructive two or three weeks
before they finally left us for the big outside.
Plebe year went by very nicely under the tutelage of '19, and, with no semi-
anns or anns, we lost very few members by the bilging route. Those were the days
when a Plebe rated Plebe; the days of Conduct Grades, and liberty for Plebes once
every two weeks, if they were very good or very lucky, that is, with the exception of
the Barracks Plebes. And while they can't be envied for their lack of Plebe training,
still they are not to be blamed, because their isolation was due to the lack of space
in our Bancroft Hotel, for a class the size of ours had never before been heard of
inside of these closed portals, and too, they were under the careful guidance of the
renowned "Duke." The most conspicuous events during Plebe year were, perhaps,
the Marathon of Plebe summer for the watermelon fight in the messhall; and a like
event layed to the door of one Prof Bell, our talented Terpsichorean artist, who
wears a veritable mit full of rocks purchased by his many midshipmen admirers;
to say nothing of "Tain't no mo' Plebes" when '19 embarked and '20 took charge.
Youngster cruise was the most uneventful event in our four years stay at this
Institution. Confined to the Crabs, it was a monotonous repetition of" Coxswain,
make your regular trip — Gloucester Point, Recreation Pier, Yorktown, and return
to the ship." There is no place in Chesapeake Bay that all of us shouldn't recognize
by the color of the water, the condition of the bottom, and the lack of landscape;
and there is no family of mosquitoes around Tangiers Sound, whose oflFspring we
won't recognize forty years hence at a mere touch.
Then came that first Sep leave. Those who haven't experienced it cannot
possibly realize just what it means after a Plebe year. How it cleanses even the
soul of a midshipman, who in the vernacular of the sage, is incurable. But you
know what I mean, with the moon, and her right close by, oh, so close, and no
boning, and no reveille, and no formations, and all that sort of rot. What more
could a mere mortal midship-
man want .? And who is there
so base amongst us who would
not have the Bon Ami, Lye,
and Potash turned loose on his
needful soul, and come out of
it promising her, the folks at
home, and himself, to come
back with a will, and not leave
undone those things that he
ought to do, nor do those
things he ought not to do ^
But somehow when one
gets back to the grind of the
battle with the All-Academics
it's a different story. That's a
time when no man dares even
call his soul his own. And so
Youngster year found us starting out. We were scattered all over the lot, in view
of the fact that the new annexes, for which our Uncle was putting out the shekels,
had not reached the state of completion they now have. Some were quartered in
the Reserve Officers' Hotels, which at that time lined our once beautiful tennis
courts, but now are extinct for their destined use, due to the discontinuance of the
"Reserve" classes. Many are the classes of the would be "Salts o' the sea" that we
saw come in, don their coveted one stripe, blossom and bloom in some three months
into a full-fledged Ensign. How in those days we did envy them their all, but
mostly their week-end leaves, while we had to climb into our 3x6 and calmly caulk
'em off.
With the reins in the hands of '20, we put in a most profitable year, and again
there being no semi-anns or anns, not very many were left without the so necessary
2.5. But this was a most eventful year. For January the eleventh came that, for
some of us, all too well remembered Regimental. Contained therein was the infor-
mation that those of us who were savvy and stood above the sixty fathom shackle
were to be graduated in the present three-year system, but those who were below
that would have the satisfaction of being the first to go back to the old four years.
After that, it was a race to the last. For lives there a man with soul so dead that
he wouldn't rather get out in three years than four? If such there be, go, mark him
well, and deliver our medals to him, for he deserves them much more than we.
The savoirs put on steam to their fullest capacity, and the would-be's were boning
to the wee small hours of the morning by candle and lightning-bug light, and the
poor wooden devil didn't have the chance of a flea on a hairless mexican dog, and
so went down with a crash. And fight it was. In the section rooms the blackboards
were encompassed in a cloud of chalk dust so thick that the Prof had to use a spe-
cially prepared cheese knife to cut his way through in order to get a glimpse of the
work. In the Math sections the drop of a piece of chalk meant the loss of from six
to ten probs. Yes, it was a great year, and if it hadn't been for the muchly appre-
ciated fair treatment we received at the hands of '20, we don't know what would
have become of us through it all. And not until the very end, when we found out
the "Who's who", some to go to the Atlantic Fleet and remain nicely encased in dry
dock for the summer, and others to go back to the Crabs for another try at the B&W's
and the ice machines, which make not ice, did we know where we stood. Here was
the fork of the roads — our paths from then on beingover separate necks of the woods.
First Class cruise for 21-A was a vastly dififerent situation than that which con-
fronted 21-B on Second Class cruise. The First Class went to the Atlantic Fleet,
the larger ships, and for the most part were in port or dry dock all summer. Some
were fortunate in drawing a ship with a home port such as Brooklyn, and for them
it was simply one round after another, Broadway and the Pre Cat claiming most
of their kopecks. It was the life, — envied by all and comparable to none. Others
had to be content with the land of Pork and Beans, the home of the broad a's, the
place where English is spoken as she is, in fact no other place but Boston. Still
others had to be content with Old Virginny as she is around Norfolk, Newport News,
Old Point Comfort, and the like, and they all agree that 'tis really the land where
woman is what woman should be. It was a gay summer, with liberty every day for
'most everyone, and forty-eights not infrequent, and parties of every manner, shape,
and form, — every man to his taste, — and as a result the Annapolis Banking & Trust
Company did a rushing business. While the Second Class of the Crabs journeyed
down to Guantanamo for a spell; to those most misnamed Virgin Islands for a
sojourn of a few days; then jumping down to Panama to see how the Old Ditch v^j'as
holding out and to try out their brand of beverages; after that came New York,
which needs no arguments; and Provincetown, where the mosquitoes are the boldest
known in the land, and the water colder than at the North Pole, not to mention
the artist colony. But speaking of the mosquitoes there, alligator hide for them is
as easily pierced as punching holes in tissue paper with twenty-penny nails is for
an average man. The more clothes one wears, the better they like the sport. It
takes less than five minutes for them to make one's back look like it does after an
attack of prickly heat. After another trip to New York the Crabs paid a call at
dear old Hampton Roads, and then on up the bay to Crabtown, where they dropped
their cargo. Then came another Sep leave for all hands, and there was much
weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth when it was over and we had to come
back to Bancroft for another session.
The beginning of the year saw us in the throes of another administration. The
first two years of our work had been put in under the administration of Rear-
Admiral Eberle, but he was relieved at this station by Rear-Adnfiral Scales, then
Captain Scales, who came to us from the Great Lakes Training Station. Under
Admiral Scales' administration, we first encountered supervision by commissioned
ofiicers where the First Class had presided. The number of Duty Officers was
On Graduation Day in June, 1919, the first-half
of the present Third Class, arranged in the order
of merit for the third class year, will become the
hew First Class and will continue the three years'
course and be graduated in June, 1920; and the
second-half of the present Third Class will be-
come the new Second Class and will resume the
four years' course.
(c) The present Fourth Class and succeeding classes
will take the four years' course.
Those Articles of the Naval Academy Eegulations
which have been suspended temporarily during the three
years' course, will become operative at the beginning of
the next Academic year for all classes resuming the four
years' course.
E. W. EBERLE,
Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy,
Superintendent.
increased twofold to what it had been. The First
Class, being of a more studious and quieter nature
than the more Bolshevik of the second half, took more
to this change than the B-end of the class. The First
Class resolved to abide by the regulations in all re-
spects and especially so in regard to hazing. This
may have decreased the amount of hazing, but not
to any appreciable extent, nor will it be so, as long as
there is a Naval Academy and a Bancroft Hall. It
was a hard year, for the vigilant eyes of the D. O.'s
were forever peeled for any infraction of the Regula-
tions, and it was a difficult matter to pull the wool
over their eyes. But the First Class, with their less
riotous nature and more regness, and no semi-anns
or anns, successfully got by the year. But not so for
the poor Seconds who were to be left behind. They
kept the D. O.'s from falling asleep for lack of some-
thing to do. And as a result the extra duty squad,
which had been inaugurated that year and which met
every Wednesday afternoon, and Saturday afternoon
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DERE MABEL— 1 WONT BE ABLE
TO DRAG YOU SATURDAY,
until ten in the evening, was kept well rein-
forced with the Second Classmen and those
of the First Class having Bolshevistic ten-
dencies. But finally the year did end and '2 1-A
passed out into the Fleet, leaving '21-B to be
the goat for the next 12 months. Here endeth
the first lesson.
First Class cruise for '21-B was quite a trip,
but again on near Crabs; however, it ranged
from Annapolis to Hawaii, via the Panama
Canal, back to the West Coast, from Seattle
to Panama, and then back up the bay to Crab-
town again, where the cargo of '21 was de-
posited for the last time from a midshipmen's
cruise, except possibly for those few unfortu-
nates who will be held over the comingsummer.
But let it be said that everyone had one more
summer, and some who were restricted from
Honolulu to Annapolis had several all crowded
into one. This was about the longest cruise
ever made by a midshipman squadron on the practice cruise. The jump from
Panama to Hawaii was the longest trip made by a steam vessel without a sight of
land from beginning to end. The boys got started in Panama, put on more speed
when the Hula Islands were reached, and hit the West Coast in high. About the
highest compliment that can be paid to the Islands we think, is that remark of a
Naval Officer when the ships were shoving off, which was to the efi^ect that he had
left the place three times and each time he had left his heart there. But how many
quills has a porcupine? The hospitality of the Hawaiians can't be beat, or even
touched, by any place we've heard of so far. Their climate is ideal, their okolehau
makes a cocktail the like of which is fit for kings, and the kick it contains within
itself is not even surpassed by the mule Maud, of Comic Section fame. Never will
the beautiful scenes and lovely people be forgotten by the midshipmen. The West
Coast was quite different. The people there outdid themselves in trying to make
the midshipmen see everything that was to be seen and have a good time in general.
A midshipman's money wasn't worth anything out there,
from Seattle to San Pedro and San Diego it was all the
same: everyone doing all in his power to make the cruise a
success and our stay in their port a happy one. But, with
all that, we were happy to drop the mud hook in Annapolis
Roads and once more embark on Sep leave, which ended
all too soon and called us back to our last year and the
Naval Academy end of the Class of '21.
This year saw us confronted by a more serious change
in conditions than existed heretofore. The Little Green
Bible had been completely revised, and it was a master
hand that did it: someone has said "It takes a crook to
catch a crook." It now covers every possible offense that
could be committed by midshipmen, some few in number,
if we be permitted a word on the subject. This new edi-
tion was to be enforced with still more supervision by
commissioned oflficers, which now left the authority and
prestige
the First Class at low ebb. With a com-
BUT JOE SHUFFLES A
MEAN PAIR OF DOGS.
missioned officer for every company, the First Class were not at all necessary to
run things — they were merely incidental.
It was during this year that the hazing problem was brought to a head, and the
segregation set in and took charge for one month. With the Plebes in one part of
the buildings, and the Upper Classes in the other, it was a case of every man for
himself and the devil take the hindmost. But when we went back, things gradually
resumed their normal conditions, and with Maximum Supervision pursuing us to
the end, we finally come to the end of our rope and glorify in the thought that there
are "No more rivers to cross." Here endeth the second lesson. "Let us pray."
O! tempora mutantur, et nos mutamur in illis.
When we entered these walls to become the Pampered Pets of our Uncle
Sammie, the inmates, as it were, the World was in the throes of the Great War:
now the war is over and humanity is preserved for a few more years; at the beginning
one could walk into stores with saw-dust on the floor, a very long counter, a huge
mirror as background, a long brass rail in front of the counter, place one's foot on
that rail, lean on the counter and call for "the same"; when we started, this was a
three-year course; now it's a long four. The flu caught us during our sojourn in
these parts and removed many of our best from the ranks. We were one of the few
classes to be divided, half graduating one year and half the year following. Ours
was elected to be one of the few unfortunate classes to experience segregation. Once,
long ago, the First Classmen went about shedding rays comparable only to the
mighty rays of the noon-day sun, and now when he goes about at all his total is not
even envied by the tiny flicker a little lightning bug puts forth. In the days of
yore, the Reina was the receptacle for all miscreant smokers of Fats, but its popular-
ity has vanished until now it only collects those placed on probation for hazing and
those awaiting "Not Granted" for their "three reasons." It is our claim that we
are the only class to graduate, having made three cruises, and each time being ratey
class thereon.
And now, kind people, we have come to the completion of the four years of
"21," the sun has set on our Academic career, and we hear no groans, or commands
for putting out breast lines and springs to hold it back.
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Anchor's A weigh
STAND Navy down the field,
Sails set to the sky,
We'll never change our course,
So, Army, you steer shy-y-y-y.
Roll up the score. Navy,
Anchor's aweigh;
Sail Navy down the held,
And sink the Army,
Sink the Army Grey.
Get underway. Navy,
Decks cleared for the fray.
We'll hoist true Navy Blue
So Army, down your Grey-y-y-y.
Full speed ahead, Navy,
Army, heave to.
Furl Black and Gray and Gold
And hoist the Navy,
Hoist the Navy Blue.
ARMY -NAVY
GAMES
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1919
JUST as the sounds of the clock toUing seven o'clock floated over the plains, a
long Hy from the bat of McCarthy settled into the hollow of Blakeslee's glove
and the Navy came out of a wilderness of ten years of Army victories on the
diamond. At the same approximate Local Apparent Time, while the snake dance
led by a rear-admiral and concluded by a midshipman, first class, was shaking out
the sting of the long string of reverses on the basepaths, several thousands of nerve-
frayed and collar-wilted individuals filtered out of the Armory still dazed by the
rapid transition from the A-flat of despondency to the G-sharp of exuberance.
Never has the inter-service classic dragged the spectators through the whole gamut
of human emotions in such a ruthless manner.
As the books have it, the day dawned bright and clear and offered an ideal
setting for the struggle which was inaugurated with all the usual and customary
trimmings. Gold stripes and silver stars by the gross were interspersed throughout
the stands and shortly before the start of the game, the Corps marched onto the
field, mascotted by an honest to goodness Arkansaw mule, wheeled through several
manoeuvers, and capped the climax with a long Corps yell for the Navy and their
team, which started the shivers up and down the backs of the on-lookers, which
weren't to stop chasing each other for nearly four hours. Billy Lush injected the
first element of surprise into the proceedings when he sent Hoofs Gaines into the
box in spite of the fact that the lanky port-sider had had little opportunity to un-
loosen his wing during the season. The Pointers, viz Hans Lobert set their hopes
in McGrath, which hopes for five innings were more than justified and which were
to fade only with the decline of his mastery over our bats.
The first three innings romped by with the struggle still looking like anybody's
game and no unusual incidents with two exceptions. As the Army came to bat in
the first, the mule apparently received physic revelations of some sort concerning
things which were to happen during the ensuing pastime. At any rate he developed
a Bolshevik tendency within his harassed breast and galloped off down the field
with a Kaydet four striper officiating as sea anchor at the bow line. The Nemesis
which was apparently traiHng us for lialt" the i!;anie, introduced liinisclf in the first
and third innings when Shorty Milner taking the throw at second got ail carved up
from the erratic feet of the Kaydet path burners.
Somebody heaved a brictc into the china-closet in the fourth. Our own efforts
were meager in the opening half. Four up and three out. Then came the holocaust.
Honnen started with a long slow bunt along the first base line. No one was in a
position to field it properly and the play at first wasn't even close. Johnson made
an effort to continue the bunting game and after having two fouls called on him.
punched a single to center, Honnen playing safe and holding second. Blaik eased
a perfect bunt toward third and the bases were as full as a Washington apartment
house. McCarthy and his overgrown night stick faced Gaines, and moments
which tried men's souls ensued. Lefty, working to keep the ball low and on the
outside, eased the first one up and the rosy-domed receiver fouled it over the back-
stop. The next one that came up curved off" into the right field stands as McCarthy
took a terrific cut at an outside ball. Then came two on the outside and the count
was even. Gaines took his windup and let the ball loose. The Army's Colossus of
Swat took a Wagnerian slice at the ball which came up the groove. There followed
a sound like the Crack of Doom and the pill disai)peared past Collum Hall travelling
in the general direction of 42nd Street and Broadway. Casey had been avenged.
As runner after runner crossed the rubber, it looked like they had rung their whole
team onto the bases. At this point, Baker, R. D. who had had but a few minutes
in the bull pen warming up was hurried into the game to save a disaster from be-
coming a catastrophe. With two balls and nothing on him, McGrath pulled the
unexpected and swung on a groove ball. The pellet curved on a line past Hum-
phreys, hit near the foul line, and Englished into the right field stands while Mc-
Grath circumnavigated the sacks. Was it never to end ? That blow which appar-
ently nailed us forever in Davy Jones' locker proved to be instead the turning point
of our fortunes.
Domminey, next up, got a ladies' hit in front of the plate when Cloughley lost
the ball in the sun. Wilhide bounced to Doyle who tagged Domminey on the path.
Tate walked on five pitched balls. Honnen in his return engagement of the inning
decided to call it a day and jammed a grounder to Milner and thus ended, a la Gill,
the first phase of the game.
The fifth inning furnished nothing for either. Baker's speed, once working in
the proper phase, whiffed three out of the four grey-legged stickers who faced him.
At this point the Navy's guardian angel, so far negligent, turned out and turned to.
Milner fired the first shot of the counter attack. McGrath threw the first ball
up and ducked as the onion went airily on its way to center for a clean single. On a
misfire hit and run, Milly was safe at second but continued to third on the next
pitch when Pino duplicated Shorty's hit. Blakeslee tore a burning liner toward
second which went for a safe blow, Milly scoring and Pino taking third. Howie
Clark who had lost the best part of a box of balls in the Hudson during practice
swung hard at two, but was eventually tossed out at first. Blake advanced while
Pino remained at the look-in corner. McGrath was apparently still in the best of
form and whifted Doyle on five balls. Mulholland took four straight balls and the
bases were full. With Cloughley up, the count swayed back and forth until it
stood two and three. On the next pitch the runners were off with the ball but it was
wide and Cloughley walked, forcing in Blakeslee. Baker took one ball and then
fouled out to the catcher. Army was retired on eight pitched balls.
Still clawing tooth and nail to overcome the handicap, we surged ahead for the
first time during the game in what proved to be a lucky seventh. Milly again lead
off and scurried to first ahead of Wilhide's throw of his bounder. On a hit and run
play Pino crossed Wilhide and pushed a single through second. Vic Blakeslee went
to the well, gulped town two dipperfuls of Doc Solhog's Revivifier and after watch-
ing one wide one, waved his wand and another ball was done for the day. The
Spalding Cork Center when last seen was steering a South by East course and evi-
dently trying to make Cuba before nigbtfall. Clark still in hard luck, topped one
and was thrown out at first by McGrath. Doyle swung in vain three times. Hum-
phreys however took four straight balls and scooted to second when McGrath
messed up Mulholland's bunt. The Kaydet hurler was obviously suffering from
the intense heat and the exertion of galloping around the cushions on his four ply
swat and was relieved. Milton, a youth of no mean presence and lots of stuff, was
ushered into the arena to tame the wolves. Cloughley, as a tribute to both, gave
him an easy assist.
Our supremacy on the scoreboard was shortlived, however, the Pointers making
the battle a dead heat in their half when Honnen walked, went to second, while
Baker threw out Johnson and nicked the rubber on Lystad's bingle over the middle
sack. At this juncture, the physiognomy of the original game wrecker confronted
Baker, but McCarthy was passed to take a chance on Milton. Milton confirmed
expectations by popping to Milner.
The battling teams pressed on throughout the remainder of the regulation dis-
tance neck and neck with nothing of importance to report. In the first half of the
tenth the game was hanging by a thread when Cloughley doubled to left on the
first ball pitched. Baker popped to McCarthy but Milly was robbed of a homer
only by a jumping catch of Blaik's which picked the fleeting globule from out the
ether at the critical moment. Before the pulses of the multitudes had an opjior-
tunity to resume normal palpitation, McCarthy again walked, followed by Milton,
and the Pointers had two men on with no one out. Baker had apparently throw n
his arm out and gamely admitted to Cloughley that he was through. Baker,
species southpaw, was rushed into the breach to relieve Baker, species normal, amid
the measured cadence of 10,000 heart-beats working at flank speed. Opportunity
was knocking at the Army cam]i, but nobody was home. Domminey forced Mc-
Carthy at third, Wilhide responded with like treatment for Domminey at second
and Tate's response to the prayers and sujiplications of the Army cohorts was to be
turned back at first by Baker.
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Another treatment from Doc Solhog and the genie Blakeslee waved his magic
wand, (made in Louisville), Lystad stopping his scorching triple only at risk of
life and limb. Clark wafted an enormous flv to Blaik and Doyle sunk another in
the same pocket. The game walked into the bat bag on the next ball. Hum-
phreys tore a fiery blow to the left field foul line which was good for a pair ot sacks
and Blake scored. Instead of insuring the game in the Traveler's, Mulholland walked
after which Cloughley sunk his harpoon in one and by the time a posse consisting of
Johnson and Lystad had returned from their search of the vagrant Spheroid, Clough
was back on the bench with another dipperful of the Revivifier. Baker, L. N., the
portly portsider, then suffered the bittersweet pangs of delicious disappointment.
Only after he had found his way around the bases to third did he discover that he
had failed to touch any of the sacks and as a result was out for missing the initial
cushion. His blow was a colossal wallop to deep right.
Army making their last stand could do nothing. After Honnen had singled,
Johnson whiffed, and Blaik skied to Mulholland. Lystad postponed the curtain
by walking, but the copper thatched nemesis, McCarthy, hung up the finis sign by
clubbing a hump-backed liner into the outstretched hands ot Blakeslee.
Score: NAVY
ARMY
Hits: NAVY 13
ARMY 15
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NAVY 6,--Army 0! For the
first time since 1912, the Army
Mule was completely captured,
embalmed, and buried on the grid-
iron, in a manner truly worthy of
Mavy tradition. The odds were
against us, they had faced and
survived a harder schedule, out-
weighed us fifteen pounds to the
man, and had a long string of vic-
tories to give them moral support.
But opposed to that was one of the
fightingest teams ever seen in action,
a Dobie-coached team, and the spirit
and backing of two thousand mid-
shipmen and of every Naval Oflficer
in the Service. We knew we were
going to win, we had seen our team in
action and knew what they could do; and what made us even more optimistic was
that Dobie was hopelessly pessimistic, and when he is in that mood, things look
bright for the Navy.
The team shoved ofif Thanksgiving afternoon to get acquainted with the
finishing touches to their already perfectly running machine. Then, bright and
early on the morning of the 29th, the Regiment headed for the Polo Grounds and
the Gay White Way. And it was some trip. Maybe those cars can be used again
in some future century, but with four train-loads of penned-up Pampered Pets, all
keyed up to the highest pitch, little regard was had for any person or property not
connected with the Navy.
The Navy contingent had the open stands, and, about noon of the 29th, history
began to repeat itself. A slow, steady rain started to fall, which lasted throughout
the game. The Pointers were the first to appear on the scene. They made a
splendid appearance, the second best military organization in the world, and the
worthiest of opponents. About 1 :45 we marched onto the field in column of squads,
circled around in front of the stands, and then took our places in the open stands.
It has never yet failed to rain at an Army game when we had the open stands.
Then Eddie's gang came out on the field, and a 4-N was let loose that could be
heard in Mars. Mike Curley had thoughtfully placed megaphones on every seat,
and two thousand voices aided by megaphones can produce some noise.
Army started off like a million dollars, — they won the toss-up! Extremely
fortunate too, for at no time after that did they have a chance to win anything else.
They chose to receive the ball, the teams lined up, and the referee's whistle started
the fray. King kicked oft" to Wilhide, who returned the ball to his own 30 yard line.
After one ineffective attempt to pierce our line, McQuarrie punted. The ball went
out of bounds on our 30 yard line, was brought in, and then our first drive began.
And brother, it was a drive! The concentrated attack of Benoist, Clark, Cruise,
and Koehler just netted one first down after another. Our line would open up a
hole wherever it pleased, and then one of the backs would come tearing through it, —
head and knees on the same level, — and it was always the secondary defense that
stopped them. Our team was as perfect a machine as has ever been seen in action.
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every man knowing his game and fighting with aU he had. Then, just to make
things more interesting, and to ease the Army's conscience a trifle, — for they had
made all preparations for a passing game, — Koehler tried a forward pass. It was
blocked, and the Army got possession of the ball. Then came a play which caused
a sudden cessation of breathing in the Navy section. McQuarrie punted, and the
ball rolled over our goal line. We were forced to punt out, and Wilhide made a fair
catch on our 36 yard line. And then McQuarrie made a kick from placement.
The Gods were with us. That ball sailed straight for the goal, and the Greylegs
went wild. Then, just as it approached the goal, the lateral component of the wind
proved to be greater than that allowed for, and the ball passed about two inches to
one side of the goal. There ended their first and only chance to score. The attempt
was fatal, however, for it put a match to the gas in the Navy machine and the fire-
works started. The quarter ended with the ball on our 30 yard line.
The next quarter was one to bring joy to the heart of anyone wearing the blue.
It was just a question of who carried the ball, for the attack was made by the whole
team. Cruise, Clark, and "the ferocious Benoist" would tear through the center
of the line, while little Bennie Koehler would wriggle through seemingly impossible
places and usually net at least si.\ or seven yards. Then, with the ball on their 17
yard line and a touchdown in sight. Army's line stiffened, and King, Clyde King of
Iowa, dropped back for a kick from placement. It was strictly against the dope.
The newspapers said we had no one who could kick, the Army thought we had no
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one who could kick, and it seemed to them a wasted etfort. But were they fooled?
Ewen dropped down to hold the ball. Larsen passed it back, — as perfect a pass as
has ever been seen, — and King booted it over, square between the posts for our first
score. Navy's hour had come! To those who had watched Navy go down to
defeat in the last four games, and to those who were witnessing their first game, it
brought a thrill that can never be duplicated. The Navy stands went crazy, as
well they had a right to.
The rest of the quarter and the entire third quarter was filled up with a series
of Navy attack, the Army line usually strengthening just when we got within the
danger zone. Then McQuarrie would boot the ball far from harm, and we would
have to start all over again. Then with the beginning of the fourth quarter, the
wrecking crew decided they needed a little more velvet to put the old game
on ice. A steady drive brought the
ball to Army's 15 yard line and King
dropped back for another placement.
It was a repetition of his first one, and
made the game as safe for Navy as if
the score had been a hundred. It
took a touchdown to beat us then,
and the Greylegs had no more chance
of making a touchdown than the
proverbial snowball. For the rest of
the game, x'\rmy succeeded in holding
us scoreless, but the game was ours,
what mattered the size of the score?
As the final whistle sounded, two
thousand wild midshipmen and hundreds
()t officers, from Rear-Admirals to En-
signs joined in a snake-dance across the
field and under the goal posts, winding up
before the Army stands. Then "Fare-
thee-well" and "Taps, Army" were sung,
and cheers exchanged, and it was the end
of a great Navy day.
It is impossible to pick any star of the
game. The entire team was as perfect as
has ever been seen. The line completely
outplayed their heavier opponents, open-
ing up holes almost at will, while the backs
tore through with the speed of a twelve-
inch shell, and it took an armor plate to
stop them. Larsen's passing at center was
nothing short of marvelous. He passed
that wet ball with perfect precision, and
made possible the two goals that gave us
the game. Perhaps the most credit be-
longs to Coach Gilmour Dobie, the man
who whipped them hito shape. Morose,
pessimistic, seldom smiHng, he is the keenest
student of the science of football in this
lountry, and it was his knowledge of the game,
and untiring and unceasing efforts that put
the machine in running order.
It was a splendid, clean-cut victory, —
the triumph of speed and science over a
heavier, but slower team. It was a game that
will always be in the memory of us, for whom
it was our last Army game as Midshipmen,
and it was only the start of a string of victories
that we hope will continue during our career.
Side-lights on the game from the press.
Before the game:
"Navy can never stop the Army's 'tank-
like' line smashes."
"If the grounds are wet, Navy has no
chance to win."
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JTED STATES DEPOSiTAf
'The grey-legged giants are apt to play havoc with the opposing backtield."
'The Midshipmen are the under dogs in the fight, and they realize it."
After the game:
'Middies outplay heavier opponents at every turn on rain-soaked gridiron."
'Lumbering cadet eleven is outplayed in rain."
Navy made 16 first downs, — Army none.
Navy gained 284 yards on rushes, — Army only 49.
There was not a single penalty in the game, and only one fumble, which was
recovered.
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strikes twice in the same place,
but when it comes back the
third time one should dig for the
storm cellar. The Kaydets, upset
on the diamond and overturned on
the gridiron, faced the inevitable on
the court, and for the third time in a
year arrayed themselves in sack cloth and ashes after facing a Navy team. As an
evidence of good faith and absolute confidence, we offered to play the role of guests
in the inaugural of the new inter-service battles and accordingly the referee's whistle
found the Blue and Cold quintet on a strange court in hostile territory. The Kay-
dets, confident that the w. k. worm was about to turn, shot the jazz into the Greyleg
tossers throughout the forty minutes but Brother Worm refused to turn.
The first half found the Kaydets going strong and they were never headed until
the last minute of the initial session when a brace of free throws by Hal Watters
jumped us into the lead with a 12 — 10 tally. Cross broke the ice soon after the first
toss-up, the Army working the ball down the floor by systematic team work.
Pfeififer and Watters dropped fouls through the net intermittently throughout the
first twenty minutes, the Navy skipper being a particularly prolific scorer through
that medium. About the middle of the half, Dave Byerly suddenly felt the urge
and inaugurated a campaign which netted him two baskets and tied the score at 8
all. The deadlock persisted for several minutes until Cross slipped down the side
lines, received a cross court pass and caged a one hand shot which Englished in from
a difficult angle. Buck Burkholder who had, under stress of having had three
personal fouls called on him in the first three minutes of play, been playing the part
of innocent bystander, got under way and the lid was ofi^. Daniel got the ball from
a rebound from our basket and attempted a long pass down court. Buck paddled
across from his corner, intercepted the ball and sunk one cleanly from a few points
due north of center. It was the turning point. The half ended shortly after; not,
however, before Watters had implanted us in the lead from which our lease never
expired.
The period during the suspension of arms was enlivened by the vocal efforts of
a handful of good, fast sailors who had gone on the rocks in February. With
Porteous officiating as Conductor and Bull Denfeld carrying the bass, everything
from Anchor's Aweigh to The Mountaineers, was hurled across the playing space at
the Kaydets who responded with similar efforts.
From the recommencement of hostilities to the final truce, the Navy quintet
dominated the floor. Burkholder opened the meeting with a double counter from
the middle of the court and Ault quickly followed with its twin. Army struggled
on, Johnson and Pfeiffer contributing field goals and the latter sundry fouls. With
the score board showing a balance of 21 — 16, Bill Ault who played a magnificent
game throughout, deposited two more counters. This practically ended the offen-
sive measures on either side, Daniel making a belated basket several seconds before
Billy Lush called the dogs oft", while Hal sank a free throw as a parting missive.
In the closing minutes, Army sounded the riot call and rushed the reserves in, but
Sir Galahad himself couldn't have pierced the defense we offered. The melee ter-
minated with the fatal figures, Navy, 24 — Army, 18. Read 'em and weep.
The opposing tickets:
NAVY ARMY
Burkholder . . . . L.F Johnson
Byerly R.F Cross
Ault C Whitson
Watters L.G Daniel
Butler R.G Pfeifter
Substitutions: Army, Timberman for Johnson; Blaik for Whitson; Kessler for
Cross. Field Goals — Burkholder, 3; Byerly, 2; Ault, 2; Johnson, 1; Cross, 4;
Daniel, 1 ; Pfeiffer. 1. Fouls — Watters, 10 out of 13 ; Pfeififer 3 out of 7. Referee —
Deering, of Manhattan A. C. Umpire — Brunn. Timer — Mr. Ransehousen.
EMLU
1920
Navy, 11
Army, 1
It certainly was rocky for the Army nine last May,
For Navy scored eleven runs ere calling it a day.
With Gaines a-pitching baseball and Howie hitting hard.
We had them chasing homers in all corners of the yard.
The Army mule was absent; he didn't make the boat.
But the summer air was surcharged with the smell of Navy
goat.
While Admirals and Captains, replete with lace and braid.
Sat cussing Army's soldiers, whose seats were in the shade.
It was '21-A's June Week, and a blistering sun shone down
On fifteen thousand visitors squeezed into old Crabtown,
Who had come from all America to see the Army's fate.
To share our vict'ry with us, and help us celebrate.
The occasion was a picture most glorious to behold
For 'twas full of youth and beauty, khaki, blue, and gold.
And every single inch of space as far as eye could see
Was filled with Navy rooters a-cravmg victory.
THE CAPTAIN.S
"SHORTY" MILNER
For such a wonderful event, the sky was clear and blue;
The ground beneath both hard and firm, the bounces straight
and true.
The summer sun of Maryland, as hot as it was bright.
Gave many a Navy Sweetheart a blistered neck that night.
Umpires Orth and Harrison of big league baseball fame
Had come down from the majors to help Billy call the game.
With the stage thus set for battle, and the Army doomed to
fall.
We watched Clough don his harness and the umpire shout,
"Play Ball!"
The Army went down m a row, for Gaines was gomg fine
His curves were circhng 'round the necks of the entire Kaydet
nine;
As Navy trotted in to bat, he got a rousing cheer.
For the work of that short inning had dispelled all thought
of fear.
In our half of the stanza, the brutal work was done.
For when the smoke of it had cleared, the game was all but
won.
'Lil Shorty Milner, first man up, went out from short to first.
But after this beginning, the Navy's fury burst.
Pino drew a base on balls, and trotted down the path.
With the heavy guns a-coming up, it looked bad for McGrath ;
Scot Hartmann swung his heavy club and got a one-base clout.
But Humphreys, over-anxious, fanned — two on and two
men out.
Then suddenly from out the crowd there burst a joyous yell.
It rambled through the Crabtown woods, resounded through
the dell.
The Navy howled and screamed like mad — the Army grimly
sat,
For Howie, mighty Howie, was advancing to the bat.
The Navy's eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt,
The Navy's hopes were with him as he wiped them on his
shirt;
And as he hoisted up his belt and tugged hard on his hat,
No Army man was there but knew 'twas Howie at the bat.
The Kaydet pitcher held the pill, and studied close the seams.
For the tenseness of that moment had gripped both crowd
and teams.
He grimly stepped upon the slab, and grimly let it go.
And Howie sent it sailing, flank speed, for Porter Row.
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The ball^was knocked lop-sided, but rolled on and on and on,
The Grey outfield in hot pursuit to see where it had gone.
His home run did the business — they didn't have a prayer.
The runners skirted 'round the bags and chalked up three
right there.
I he game went on with little pep, the Navy adding more,
So that the seventh started with a six to nothing score.
Getting better every inning, Gaines was pitching true to form,
For old Sol was doing wonders with Nemo's good left arm.
Of play between these innings, there's nothing much to write.
The Kaydets, though, fought pluckily their losing uphill fight.
They had the Army spirit and struggled with a will.
But their men were sadly lacking in ability and skill.
McGrath was giving all he had to try to save the day.
But his teammates in the infield just mussed up every play;
Eleven errors in one day will lose 'most any game.
Their shortstop. Captain Honnen, had five beside his name.
But that was just a detail, nobody minded that,
For we had seen a great triumph of brain and brawn and bat.
The worst defeat Midshipman ever handed to Cadet,
And now the story endeth — but, listen, don't forget —
That somewhere on that bright spring day, dark clouds did
hide the sun;
That somewhere officers were sad, and June Drags had no fun ;
That somewhere o'er the Hudson stream there hung a heavy
pall;
But there was joy that night in Crabtown, for Howie hit
that ball.
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ARMY AB R H PO A E
Wilhide, 2b 4 1 2
Billo, lb 4 1 12 1
Lystad, cf 4 4
Beasley, 3b 4 1 2 7 2
Honnen, ss 2 1 2 5
Blaik, If 4 4
Perwein, rf 3 1 1
Erickson, c 3 3 1
*Roland, 1
McGrath, p 2 1 1
Davis, p 1
Totals 32 1 5 24 12 11
NAVY AB R H PO A E
Milner, ss 4 1 1 2
Pino, 2b 2 1 1 2 1
Hartmann, cf 5 2 3 1
Humphreys, lb. ... 5 1 12
Clark, 3b 5 3 3 2 3 1
Stubbs, rf 4 2
Alexander, rf 1
Poole, If 3 2
McLaury, If. .... 1
Cloughley, c 4 6 1
Gaines, p 4 1 3
Totals .... 36 11 6 27 11 2
* Roland batted for Erickson in 9th.
SCORE BY INNINGS
Army
Navy
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1
3
2
X — 11
Summary — Home runs — Clark (2). Two base hits —
Hartmann, Beasley. Stolen Bases — Hartmann, Humphreys
Clark, Lystad. Sacrifice hit — Pino (2), Poole. Earned runs
— Navy 5, Army 1. Left on bases — Navy 8, Army 7. Struck
out — By Gaines 6, by McGrath 4. Bases on balls — off
Gaines 2, off McGrath 3. Hit by pitcher — by Gaines,
Honnen. Passed Balls — Erickson (2) Umpires — Harrison
and Orth (National League).
T was the usual gloomy day
A I the occasional drizzles that seem
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Hf ftrW^if^m ^H. The Regiment, lead by the "All-
American" band and a detachment
of the mounted police, marched uj)
from the 159th street landing in
mass formation over the hill and
down around under the elevated.
Rooters for both sides were in evi-
|8 : ,-^^ dence everywhere. Through the gate,
^jfB^ ^^^^^^^MfH P^^^ ^h^ greater part of the New
■■K ■'SHHHHlHBi York police force, into the big arena,
and around to the covered stands to
the tune ot "Anchor's Aweigh," while the movie men ground away on their machines.
Previous plans for marching on the field were abandoned, as a five-foot fence
enclosed the field. The Pointers were already there, and the opening Navy "Siren,"
led by the battered Hiram, was answered by a "Long Corps Yell" from the bank
of Gray. The stands were" completely filled with
spectators. No disinterested onlookers at that game !
Either the Blue or the Gray.
But to get to the game. Army team appeared
and was greeted by a rousing cheer from the Kaydets.
Shortly afterwards the Navy, led by Eddie himself,
trotted out on the field. The Army cheer was a
whisper compared to the good old Four-N that issued
from two thousand or more pairs of lungs. Weren't
you glad to see them out there warming up, though.^
You most assuredly were. The coaches, referees,
and the two captains got together. Wilhide won the
toss, selected to defend the east goal, Army kicked off.
and the game was on.
The first half seemed years long. Army had
apparently been underestimated. Never before had
such fierce playing been seen. Never before had there
been such intense excitement. Nine-tenths of the Regi-
ment never drew breath the first quarter. The Navy was not playing true to form.
It looked for a while like a repetition of 1905. French was good; no argument there.
No wonder all of Army's plays were figured out with him as the center of the attack.
No wonder they had pinned all their hopes on the former Rutgers star. Three times
the Navy did not seem able to get started. What was wrong.? Army had threat-
ened our goal line, and French had thrice missed attempts for field goals. You
knew Navy was the better team. You knew that once that same team started,
Army did not stand a chance. On the other hand, our line was holding well.
Army's gains were practically all made on kicks and passes, and Navy had suffered
considerably from penalties. All very well, but the ball had not yet been in Army's
territory in our possession. LET'S GO!
The band played; you sang mechanically without regard for cadence. You
cheered when Hiram told you to, from force of habit. It all seemed like a dream.
You saw the dignitaries meet in the middle of the field, corralled by a host of camera
men and reporters. You heard somebody mention Jack Dempsey. Suddenly you
saw the crowd open and the gang break through. The two teams took the field
and Navy kicked oflf. Now, gentle readers, you are going to hear a different story.
Nobody will ever know what Bob Folwell said to the team between halves.
Nobody will ever care. Wasn't it enough that the team that came out in the field
at the beginning of the last half was not the same one that trotted off ten minutes
before.? Wasn't it enough that they played the Kaydets off their feet in the last
two periods, just as you had expected and that the entire backfield sprinted through
the gaps opened up by that line ? Wasn't it enough that Noyes, substituting for
Conroy, put the old pep into the game and the fear of God into the Army.? And
above all were you satisfied when Bennie Koehler carried the ball over the line in a
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criss-cross play — the first time in nine long years a Navy man had crossed Army's
goal line on a Navy attack? Oh, Boy, were you! And will you ever forget that
moment ? You will not! Clyde's reliable toe, — the same that had booted the ball
over the bar for two field goals the year before — lifted the pigskin neatlv between
the posts and the score was — NAVY 7, ARMY 0.
All in vain did Wilhide try to rally his team for a comeback, but no luck.
Army's supporters with tears in their eyes begged their men to at least even the
score, but met with the same results. It wasn't Army's day. On the other hand,
while their joy knew no bounds, the wearers of the Blue could not forget Great
Lakes, and the majority of them after seeing that game, had solemnly sworn that
never again would they think the game finished until the last whistle blew. Never!
French might get loose. A thousand and one things might possibly turn victory
into defeat. But French did not get loose. He was perfectly harmless under the
Navy blockade, except for one good run. The whole backfield saw to that. A
second time the Navy backs ripped through the Army forwards, carrying the ball
almost the entire length of the field by a superb exhibition of football, only to lose
it on a fumble. Army did not get far, however, for they were forced to kick and
a third march was started. Several forward passes were attempted, the ball
exchanged on punts, the final whistle sounded and the football season of 1920 was
at an end.
The stands were emptied as though on fire. Admirals, Commanders, and
Midshipmen swarmed out on the field for the snake dance; over the bar went all
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caps — it didn't matter whose you picked up — and across the field to wish the
Pointers "Fare-Thee-Well." They took it like men, we'll say that for them, and
answered with a cheer, Poor old Mule, that wasn't there!
The celebration being temporarily over with, you found her — went down town,
and did what you had planned to do for two months. New York belonged to the
Regiment that night, that's all that need be said about it. Parties, theatres, and
the Navy Hop at the Commodore. What more could you ask.^' Would you have
changed places with anybody in the world.? HELL, NO! A dazed but happy
Regiment left the Pennsy station the next morning. Seven came eleven and it
was a natural.
Fighting an uphill fight throughout the season, coming from behind in half the
games played, the team improved steadily and surely with every contest, and
capped the climax by defeating our friends the enemy. Too much credit cannot be
given to Bob Folwell and the entire squad of coaches; nor to Eddie Ewen, the
line, and the team in general, including the "Hustlers." Georgetown beaten, a
game fight at Princeton, and two in a row from Army! Thus did the "Riff-raff of
the Seven Seas" go through the season, and thus was another gold football added
to the priceless collection, eleven of them! The name of the Navy was upheld in
true Navy fashion.
Following is a detailed account of the game:
At 2:10 Eddie and Wilhide met in the center of the field and shook hands.
Wilhide won the toss and chose to receive, defending the East goal and receiving
the kick off. At 2:13 King kicked off and Clark caught the ball outside on the
twenty yard line.
First Quarter
Navy secured the ball on downs and on a fake kick formation, Conroy made
5 through Mulligan. Koehler was stopped by Storck for a loss of 1 yard. King
punted to French on Army's thirty-five yard line. He made 20 yards before he
was thrown. French made 2 yards through King. Wilhide lost 3 yards trying
Eddie's end. French tried it again for no gain. French punted to our five yard
line, Conroy being dropped in his tracks. McKee lost a yard and King 2 on a fake
kick formation. King then punted, getting off a short, high kick to French on
Navy's thirty yard line. Two attempts at forward passes by the enemy failed, and
then French attempted a goal from placement from the forty yard line, but failed.
Navy took the ball on her twenty yard line. McKee made 7 yards around left
end; Conroy got a yard through Briedster and repeated the same play for a first
down. Koehler made 2 through Clark. Conroy was thrown for a 6 yard loss by
Davidson. King then kicked to midfield where French signalled for a fair catch.
Interference cost us 15 yards and it was the Kaydets ball on our thirty-five yard
line.
Wilhide made 2 through center, a running pass formation. French to Smythe
gave them 5 more. French was then stopped for an 8 yard loss by most of the Navy
line. He then punted to our five yard line. A penalty for interference moved it
onward to the twenty mark. McKee made half the necessary distance past
Davidson. Parr lost 2 on a criss-cross, Conroy got 5 through center and King
punted. French carried the ball back to our forty yard mark. He lost 3 on a try
at King; a second attempt around right end lost 5 yards. He then booted to Conroy
on the thirty-four yard line. Here the quarter ended. Score: Navy 0, Army 0.
Second Quarter
Navy started with ball on thirty-five yard line; Hamilton made a yard outside
Mulligan. Conroy lost 5 on a try through Briedster. A forward pass failed and
King punted. French ran it back for 10 yards until downed by Ewen on Army's
thirty-five yard line. On the first line up French dropped back and punted quickly
to Conroy who was downed on his eighteen yard mark by White. McKee squeezed
2 through Mulligan; Conroy got 5 more past Greene. McKee fumbled on the next
play. Greene recovered it on the thirty-five yard line. Army attempted a forward
pass from a deployed formation, but Navy covered and it failed. French tried
a second kick from placement but it was low and short, being partially blocked by
the Navy forwards.
A neat pass Conroy to Parr made it first down on the thirty-five yard line.
McKee was stopped for no gain. McKee to Koehler on a pass over the center of
the line netted 5 more making it first down. Another attempt failed and Lawrence
intercepted a fourth attempt on Army's forty-three yard line. A criss-cross failed
to gain. A short forward pass, Wilhide
to French, gave Army the ball in midfield
to which was added 15 yards for holding.
French made 6 yards around end. Smythe
failed to make the necessary distance and
the ball went to Navy on our twenty-five
yard line.
Conroy on a fake kick formation made
6 yards through Davidson and Koehler
made it first down. McKee was stopped for a loss. King hurled a pass to^McKee
but the pass was not allowed; a second attempt failed. King punted poorly to
French in midfield. On the first play he made 6 yards around left end. Lawrence
made 2 through center, and a forward, Wil 
