Oriskany (CV 34) - Naval Cruise Book

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Q l .... 1 Q. Q Q L 3 , ' Q 1 A . 2 ' B SKETB ll Some ot ttie stalwart pertormers' on ttie Orislcany'5 clwampionstiip team were ENS. Bill Howell, who Once dribbled tor the Nittany Lions ot Penn State, ENS. Jim Osbourne, towering center who starred at Yale, and player-coacti LT. Bolo Howe, one-time Harvard pertormer, Rounding out ttre squad were Jerry Haas, Ray Sleepy Riviere, Joe Ruptalr, Herb Arnett, Jolnn Kane, Marv Motz, Joe Faye and R. L. Ttiornton. Prior to ttieir New Yorlq victories tlwe team was the uncontested Sixtti Fleet ctrampions witti a record ot 36 consecutive wins over Navy competition. Fleet Champions. Player-Coach LT Bob Howe. Jerry Haas, AN. Battle of the Coral Sea. Ray Skippy Revere-a sparkling performer. LTJG Jim Osborne former Yale star. .-gi.,

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