Ingersoll (DD 652) - Naval Cruise Book

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i if ' ?'50FTl5flLL During our seven month world tour of duty, the softball team, under the supervision of Ens. Lucas and Harold Kennison and later Ens. Strazza, was considered the best in our division. Our standing for competitive play were four wins and three loses. Our first game was played in Balboa, Panama against the U.S.S. Knapp, who managed to trim us 18 to 8. This was our first game since April of 52 in Cuba - a bit rusty to say the least. With more practice behind us and good team spirit, we were able to pull our first winner out of the fire by over-powering the Knapp by a score of 9 to6. This was our second game at Balboa. Next on our tour was San Deigo, California. Once again, the team came through to beat the Knapp 12 to 10 in an eleven inning tussel. The superb fielding by Hailes and Georgio paid off in this ga rne. The knapp was our toughest opponent throughout the cruise. On September 2, we lost to the Knapp again in Pearl Harbor by a score of 3 to 2 in seven innings. A home run in the last of the seventh is what broke the 2 to 2 tie which was held for 5 innings. In Sasabo, japan, we finally got a game with the U.S.S. Cogswell and they beat us 8 to 4. A later game showed better results. On january 24th, we played the Cogswell in Singapore and trimmed them 17 to 1. Fine hitting by Barlow, Donald and GC0f8i0 highlighted the game. Our last game was played in Aden against the Knapp to decide the best team. Up until now, we had won two each. The Ingersoll came through with a 5 - 4 score. Hemry did an excellent job on the mound. The pitching duties were handled by Hunky Warzala and Steady Hemry. Warzala was our left specialist and Hemry our right-hander. The infield consisted of Kennison behind the plate, who later returned to his regular position at third-base when Mr. Strazza took over the backstop position. Mr Stazza was a varsity ball player at Colgate Univsity. He proved of great assistance to the Ingersoll. At first base, A we had Donald and Kowzak- owski who were both big men at the plate and handled the first base assignment well on Second, we hand john Barlow who never missed a game and could always be relied on for his share of hits and fine fielding. At shortsop was Choo Choo Umlauf. His ability to beat out a bunt helped the team considerably regardless of his short legs. Our outfield consisted of Marshall and Georgio. This fine trio were fast on fly balls and did their share at the plate. The utility men who build a successful team cannot be overlooked, Zander Hallene Poole, Pride, Ronayne, Belfry, Newlin, Ford, Waters, O'Donnell nad Kapaleysnski all added their support to give us a fine, spirited team. Team Records: Honolulu: Tender - lost, Cogswell - Won, Knapp won, HMS Ocean - Won, Knapp - Lost, HMS Ocean - Won, Cogs- well - Won, Barcelona Tire Co. - Lost, Barcelona Tire Cop- Won Bermuda - Lost

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-Gi 2 - 1 Zeffh fiefftfs ENROUTE U54 During our brief week-end stop-over in Bermuda, activities were hampered by continual rain squalls that literally hid the beauty of this island paradise. The Navy base there provided refreshment and sporting facili- ties that were used extensively and later reports have it in need of rather extensive restoration. ffor absolutely no reason, when there I was, minding my own business....l We departed early the next morning in a Bermuda haze. IFYZ ,Q 'CC ' rb,'u1 s . K.. 'fi' F f li 5 L QU S N M,

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tea the mor pro 5-'1BL7'5Kf rw Li Q v , rl f P F ,rf it iii VN ..1,s fi if Q -s Ea Q xx. , 7 The good ship lngersoll's basketball team gave a creditable account of themselves during the cruise but i . I were constantly hamp pered by insufficient practice Tl . IC season record was six wins and four loses. Three of the loses were to shore based teams. This seas ps , a smooth pivot man who aided the team greatly by his rebounding and hook shots from the Key. Back from last years team were johnson, D.F. K l- k , u ay, Poole, and Hobart who, along with Simpson, formed the nucleus of the s d S ' qua , trong bench support was given by Bartlett, Daven- Dirt, Wright, C K' one, Mallory, Perry, Giguere and Zander. New men on the team were Burns, llemry, Abeyta, Powell and Painter who were all ca bl pa e players. We found it difficult to pick a first team there was so much excellent material. on, we were fortunate in having Sim on While in Sasebo, the ship has a round robin tourney with teams on the ship representing Operations, Gunnery, Engineering, Deck and Supply Departments- About f'f 1 ty men took part in these games and a good time was had by 2111- 0Pel ations came through on top with three wins and no losses. Gunnery won two ahnd lost one, Engineering won one and lost two and Supply and Deck were OH f C b . . ottom with no wins and three losses. While in Sasebo, we played a team from the English Carrie' HMS Oc 1 ean and won, hands down, 95-28- JOUY good Sports' they Were' - h One of the high spots of the season was in Barcelona Whfensfue m was invited to play the Perelli Fire Co. some folgtyghgll eopllg Scenic coast of Spain. We lost but the hospitalitydot a Sganish E' than compensated for the defeat. We were treate 0 . k f SIIYIC dinner after the game and then presented with small to ens 0 I ' ' h I is err friendship. The following 'dgy was .the samrz. T e s uP Ud of the team for its good spirit and fine 'eco '