Citizens Military Training Camp - Defender Yearbook (Camp Meade, MD)

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' T HCE DWEYFIE NCD E R t at Five boxing bouts for the regular army personnel were conducted every Tuesday evening in the Liberty Theatre. ffl TENNIS Eleven tennis courts were constructed before the opening of Camp. These courts were allotted to the several organizations and were constantly in use during the- entire afternoons. A tennis tournament was held on the afternoons of July 21st, 22nd and 23rd. This was held to determine the singles and doubles championship of the CMTC. Much interest was displayed during the tournament and winners were presented with prizes in the form of silver cups. It is recommended that before the opening of next yearis camp that at least eight concrete courts be constructed in order that the large number of tennis players may be accommodated and in additions so that in wet weather when the dirt courts are unht for use, the concrete courts may be played on and the non-interruption of tennis may be assured. PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST The special efficiency test as contained in Bulletin No. 3, YV. D., March 17, 1923, was conducted during the camp. In the manner of the conduct of these tests, it was found to be more expeditious to have the work take place by battalions extending over a period of five days, instead of running through the entire group in one day. These tests were conducted without any serious interruptions and the necessary reports were submitted without any delay. The results of the tests at this camp are submitted in a separate communication. The grand average for the entire camp exceeded that of last year by 4.5 points. It is recommended that sufficient copies of 'Bulletin No. 3, W. D., March 17, 1923, be distributed among those officers who are to conduct these tests so that each oflicer may have a copy and be thoroughly conversant with its provisions before the tests start. PUBLICITY The publicity which was given to athletics by the Baltimore and Washington papers was most extensive and complete in every way. Reporters and 'photographers came to every large athletic event and the results of competitions were Written up in several papers even to minute details. It was most gratifying to be assured that the press was back of the CMTC movement and was doing everything to stimulate and further the success of the camp. It is recommended that Camp Athletic Ofiicers in future camps identify themselves perfonally with the sporting editors of Baltimore and Washington papers so that extensive publicity pertaining to all athletic activities may be assured. A VESPER SERVICE AT A CMTC Page On: Ilundred Forty-.fir v v v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v v.v.v.v.v.vmvmv.v.v.v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v.v G M I C v.v.v vN.v.mv-v.mv-v.v.vmv.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.vmv-v.v,v.v.v.v. .v.v v v v

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THE DEFENDER 'X f FQ' A baseball league of six battalion teams was formed and games were played each day with the exception of Saturdays and Sundays, commencing at 3 p. m. Umpires and scorers were furnished by the regular troops on duty at this station. A great amount of interest was displayed iII this form of recreation, and the attendance at the several games was most satisfactory. A championship series was played off and was won by the 2nd Battalion 34th Infantry. Watch fobs were presented to all the members of the winning team. In addition to the regular league games of the CMTC, two other leagues were formed, one from the ROTC and one from the regular troops stationed either per- manently or temporily in this camp. The ROTC games were played after 6 p. m. daily and the games of the regulars were played Saturdays and Sundays. fbj TRACK AND FIELD Three large track meets were held in the stadium during the period of the camp, the first of which was the ROTC meet, the second, the CMTC meet aIId the third, a dual meet between the CMTC and the ROTC, the latter winning the meet by a score of 59 to 54 points. Prior to all meets specially selected coaches were detailed to instruct and coach all men who desired to take part in this form of athletics. These coaches were on the field each day, Saturdays and Sundays excepted, between the hours of 3 p. m. and 4 p. m. All meets were conducted and attended most satisfactorily and keen and wholesome rivalry existed throughout all the competitions. V feb FOOTBALL , Summer football practice was held each afternoon from 3 p.m. to 4 p. m. in the area north of the stadium, for such personnel that desired to take advantage of preliminary instruction in this sport. Three competent football coaches were employed and a system was inaugurated whereby candidates could take advantage of early football training so as to fit themselves for the coming fall season. Cdl SWIMMING Nearly all candidates in camp took advantage of the swimming facilities which were offered. The swimming pool, though most excellent in every way was too small to ac- commodate the personnel in camp. It is recommended that another pool similar in size and construction be built so as to take care of the CMTC without congestion in future camps. One officer and two life guards were on duty daily throughout the period of the camp and no accidents or fatalities occured. An aquatic meet was held on July 23rd between members of the CMTC. This meet was excellent in every particular, there being about 136 entrees in seven events. About eight hundred to one thousand spectators were at the pool to witness the meet. The pool was opened for operation on or about the 25th of June, 1924, and was ready for use on july lst. Schedules allowed all units in camp at least one period per day in the pool. A maximum of 250 men were allowed in tlIe pool at any o1Ie time. The following recommendations are submitted for the improvement of the pool for next year: 1. The bottom and sides of the pool to be painted white in order that life guards aIId others might see the bottom of pool. 2. That the pool have running water at all times during its use so that overflow will take over surface water, thereby adding much to sanitary conditions. Cej BOXING Instruction in boxing commenced Monday, July 7, 1924, from 3 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. daily except Saturdays and Sundays. It was giveII by five enlisted men of the regular army under the supervision of an officer specially selected for that purpose. TlIe instruct- ors were selected on account of their recognized ability as boxers and boxing coaches. Three boxing rings were constructed in the open-one for the Cavalry, Artillery and lin- gineers, one for the 12th Infantry and one for the 34th Infantry. Approximately one hundred men reported for instruction at each boxiIIg ring each afternoon. - Page One Hundred Forty-five v v v.v.v,v v.v.v.v-v.v.v.v.v.vmvmvrv.vmv.v.v.v.v.v.v v v v v v v v v viva G M I C V-V ' V 'NN'V-V'V'V-V''-YN-V-V-VN-v-VNN-VN-vmviv-v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v v I Q

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THE DEFENDER 2ND BN., 34'rn INrAN'rRv CHAMPIONSHIP CMTC BASEBALL TEAM A FAVORITE OFFICER Major Blood is the man behind the men who made the wheels go round for the CMTC,s as far as recreation was concerned. No one except those in his office ever saw him a great deal, but that was because he was always on the job, planning and arranging activities for the boys. Every motion picture shown, every dance held, every excursion made to nearby cities and places of interest was due to the efforts of the Major as the Recreation Officer of Camp Meade. Baseball, track, boxing and all other sports came under his own department and were ably taken care of. The swimming pool, without which we should have been lost on those un- forgetably hot days, was supervised by the Major and his assistants. Every Hostess House-Midway, White House, ROTC, 12th and 34th-was under his wing. In fact, if Major Blood should have suddenly been removed from Camp Meade by evil genii, the boys would never have gotten along just the same, for what would they have done without their show to go to in the evening? WVe owe much to Major Blood for our pleasant stay in Camp and hope that he will have charge of things again next year. Rrcrcalion Offirrr MAJOIK K. T. B1.ooD ' Page Om' llundrrd F orly-fsren - - - N- - - - ' vv . vv . . W .v E M I E nv. . . . .v v.v.v.v.v.v.vmvmv.vmv.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v. . mv. .v.