Eversole (DD 789) - Naval Cruise Book

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ADMIRAL KIVETT E AWARD The Admiral KiveTTe Friendship Trophy is awarded each year To The winner of a series of baseball games sfaged between The neighboring port ciTies of Moii and Shimonoseki. The Teams are made up of ciTy oFlicials and municipal employees. The Trophy had iTs beginning in 1959 when Vice Admiral KiveTTe, Then Commander of The vasT SevenTh FleeT, proposed The baseball series as a means of peacefully resolving The noT Too friendly rivalry, business-wise, apparenTly exisTing beTween The Two ciTies. 134-

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M I v' if ef it 5 ,fa Q ,I X as ll gf. Ii? hi r, 74 , . 4 -- .ti jf f -' - V ,f , L' iz,-. V ,f sbs BEST IN CLASS Outstanding in her class, the U. S. Seventh Fleet destroyer USS Eversole CDD-7892 was presented the Navy Battle Etticiency E August 30, 1961, during brief ceremonies at Yokosuka, Japan. Commander James W. Short, USN, Commanding OFHcer of the Eversole received the Battle E plaque from Rear Admiral Odale D. Waters, Jr., USN, Commander Destroyer Flotilla One, saying, This award could not have been won without teamwork. We have it here, this plaque is proof of that teamwork. You can iustly be proud. The Eversole will carry this plaque on its quarterdeck for all who visit us to see. The award is presented for outstanding participa- tion in the annual Battle Efficiency competition in the Pacitic and is designed to maintain and develop combat readiness among fleet ships. The competi- tion consists of Gunnery, Operations, Engineering, Damage Control, and Anti-Submarine Warfare ex- ercises.

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CHRISTMAS CHARITY On Christmas Day 1961, the ship hosted I4 The youngsters were treated to a tour ofthe orphans from the Kobo Cottage Orphanagein nearby ship, a movie, dinner, and Christmas gifts. The Hayama. The orphanage is supported by The gifts were presented on the fantail b Eversole, and other ships of the squadron. CPringIe PNQD. y Santa Claus A 1