Antares (AK 258) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE SMOKER On February 7 a long awaited event took place. The evening was warm and the moon was bright over Augusta Bay. The men aboard rushed to get seats around 34 hold for this was the night of the smoker. Free cigarettes and ice cream were distributed to everyone that attended. A hush fell over the audience as that jolly master of ceremonies, E. G. N EARY stepped into the ring. He welcomed one 8z all to the ANTARES smoker and told the audience to relax and enjoy the entertainment. The first event was a hill-billy band comprising G. T. SAMMONS, W. R. PRICE, C. WILLIAMS, 8z C. W. J ERNIGAN. The songs were interesting to say the least and many of the men including KEIPER 8x SU'1'I'ON were in tears when the band finished playing. A boxing bout followed the- band. Round house Williams opposed slugger Fink. After 3 exciting rounds Fink was declared the winner. Later Fink won more fame when he won a bout in a smoker on the Tarawa. A 2nd bout included K. O. JOHNSON 8: Flash HUBBARD. Flash tried hard but he was no match for K. O. due to the fact that JOHNSON was fed on wardroom cooking. The referee at all the matches was the famous retired wrestler Strangle Hold AKOURY. A jazz band filled in between bouts. This consisted of hot lips WILDER, Hoiser STAUFFER, 8a Tooter HUBBARD. Straight from Greenwich Yillage these cats really had the house Jumping. After about fifty numbers the band retired amid cheers from the audience. Three more boxing bouts followed. Baltimore Mauler ZAMPANN I took on lower level terror BAXTER. The terror quickly took advantage of his opponent and polished him off in two rounds. Two snipes had won so far and the audience began to wonder if a new air condition- ing unit had been secretly 'installed in the engine room. Coal duster BURLINGAME and Bronx Bull BARNETT battled to a draw. Fancy Dan PERRY won. a match from sud buster HOFFER in three rounds. The bands then played some good- night music which brought the Smoker to an end. All participants received a carton of cigarettes with the winners of the fights getting two. The deepest appreciation must be extended to the two judges WADE, J. K. and Chief BOND. These two managed to enjoy the show as well as obtain a carton of cigarettes. Qfyvgsxulllulllll .J Y X -xuyl I' al' QxkrI,x'U:,5- A ' All-V illllign' Q 4 Sk S N lmxxmbgw AW GET UP AND QUIT CLOWNING. WI'lO'S CLOWNING PLEASE? Q11

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NAPLES Naples was a joy to behold after a long stay in Augusta Bay. This is a scenic paradise containing a beautiful blue bay, the volcano Vesuvius as a back drop, ancient ruins and modern structures. Tours were organized to Rome, Pompeii, and Sorrento. As soon as the ship docked merchants appeared with wares to sell. The American does not know how to bargain with Italian sellers. A few men at first paid the asking price of an article much to the joy and astonishment of the Italians. However, a few tips from WILLIAMS, A. and GIOVANNINI put the men wise. GIOVANNINI surprised everyone with his bargaining. The price on any article was cut in half when he went to work on the merchants. Needless to say he was very busy making purchases for his buddies. Chief Davis later found that Casablanca was a hard place to drive a bargain. The American dollar was equal to 625 lire. Places to see in Naples included the Cameo factory, the Umbergo arcade, ancient castles, the finiculars, and the San Carlo Opera House. Chief TRESSELT and Chief PENDERGRASS enjoyed Naples according to reports. The taxi business was controlled by J. SIMMONS. He managed to get a taxi for everyone at a very reasonable price. People who didn't take advantage of his offer had to argue over the price of fare with the driver half way through the city. Naples was overpopulated with guides. No matter where a person went a guide appeared to show the bewildered sailor the sights of the city. The restaurants had excellent food, ask BALDOSARO, CARTER, R. A., and WALSH for verification. The side walk cafe was a rare sight in Naples but quite common in Casablanca. The most popular items that were purchased included Bara gloves, Borsa- lino hats, 400 day clocks, Cameos and perfume. Naples will be remembered as an excellent liberty port for American sailors. Ni T Lfiwbj-Hfam THE TASTE IN WOMEN VARIED AMONG THE GODS 13