Salem (CA 139) - Naval Cruise Book

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W -2 v va- -H N0 O O O 5.0.0 s 5 4 I Bnxinq Team N Lf 1 fe The fighters and their trainersg also, the coach, ,, Q , 1 That right jarred him. I Q ., And a right to the head, This is how the 1953 Box- ing Team looked: at 135 pounds were Rich Henry and Chuck Walsh. Behind them at 147 were Gerry Garrow, Dale Larson, and Dick Mad- den. The two middleweights: Iohnny Herron and Bob Wat- ters. Our heavies were Ski Bialecki, Walt Biggers, Iimmy Warr, and Clancy Belanger. The team fought against the USS BALTIMORE and staged exhibition matches at the two ship's smokers held dur- ing the summer. W' The Redskins could use a couple of good blockers -1 571591 1 Theres the right, now the left. Tuesday night in the hangar deck gym

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The stars of the show. They've got springs in Spanish Dancers - Palma You put your right toot out. . . Geedunk for all. These Spanish dancers provided the Salem's crew with rare native entertainment. These youngsters demonstrated a sparkling array ot intricate and delicate routines, while musicians with native instru- ments provided a harmonic background accompani- ment. Ranging in age from six to eighteen, the dancers never seemed to falter even with the in- tense heat oi the afternoon. By the enthusiasm shown, the kids seemed oblivious of the fact that they were denied their traditional Siesta. The rou- tines combined with aloof, sedate, foot stamping type of dance with the whirling, frolicking reel. The gen- uine native costumles were a picturesque sight against the background of the blue water of the bay. Gaily striped skirts with an overlay of a contrasting apron, lace trimmed blouse and Wide brirnmed hats adorned the girls while the boys displayed brilliant pantaloons, plain shirts and colorful vests. Follow- ing the dances, the Salemites treated with geeclunk and cake, which the guests consumed with great delight. their shoes tp -.-Q4 Really livin' it up.