Through the courtesy of the town of Kingston, the SLC baseball team and boxing team were invited to participate in the town’s celebration of the 4th of July. A large bus was furnished for transportation and a large crowd from the ship went out to enjoy the day. The staff of the Rope Yarn wishes to express their thanks to Ensign Payne who arranged the sporting events and made the day a joyful one for all hands who went along. The boxing team, for their noble work, and the baseball team for theirs. Also, to Mr. Bell of Kingston, who was in charge of the committee on arrangements and who conducted the program of the day in a very satisfactory manner. Although it rained most of the day, all hands enjoyed themselves immensely and joins us in thanking the City of Kingston for their kind invitation to the SLC to help celebrate the Fourth of July with them.

The program of the day started with the flag raising ceremony conducted by E. S. Jameison, BM2c and C. H. McCormack, assisted by R. E. Porter, Pfc, our musical jack of all instruments, who sounded colors on the bugle following which he lead the crowd in singing the national anthem. Shortly after that the first ball game got underway with the SLC downing the Suquamish Indians 5 to 3 in a downpour of rain. The game was fast and exciting and with Halford pitching fine ball and the rest of the team playing heads-up ball, we saw a fine game.

The next event of the day was a very colorful and interesting Indian Dance and songs that the crowd enjoyed very much. Following that event, the second ballgame of the day got underway with the SLC playing the KINGSTON Town Team. Due to rain and the large program of the day, this game was called in the third inning with the score 2 to 1 against us.

The next event was the boxing smoker and then the fireworks really started to explode. Robert J. "Ace" Duval of the 5th Division decisioned over Harold W. Dugan, FCR1c of the “F” Division in a red hot battle of three rounds. William "Bill" Leary of the SLC decisioned Tate of the MINNEAPOLIS in three rounds. The main event was a knockout featuring Floyd D. Suellwold, FC3c and E. H. Schrul, S1c of the “F” Division. An interesting battle until Suellwold connected with Schrul’s chin and it was all over for Mr. Schrul.

The boxers from the MINNEAPOLIS furnished the remaining card.

The next and largest event of the day was a turkey dinner and a ham & egg dinner for all who took part in the day’s program. The gang was divided up in two groups and taken to two restaurants where all hands had an enjoyable and fine supper.

Following the dinner the dancing got underway and all our jitterbugs over did themselves wowing the local girls how dancing should be done. Then, with a full day behind them, all hands returned to the bus for the homeward trip, a tired but happy group.

All hands conducted themselves in their best manner and the people of Kingston made many comments that it was the best party of Sailors that ever came out there.

We thank the City of Kingston and all the officials who invited us for such a splendid time that we will not soon forget. Signed: Sport’s Editor

There has been the customary turn over of officers aboard our ship this spring. We wish God's blessing on those officers who have left us since our arrival at the yard. And at the same time we extend the hand of welcome to the new officers who have come to take their places with us aboard the "Queen of the Seas."

Those who have reported for duty since our arrival are:

For a little while, it seemed as though Spring was not going to work her charms and lead happy sailors and blushing brides to the altar. Finally, Spring did get busy and Novie Perry, WT2c and his bride, Miss Anderson, called the Padre over to Seattle to settle the matter once and for all.

Not to be out done, handsome Earl B. "Swede" Hansen, S1c, though not a June groom, surrendered the day after our nation celebrated its Independence. He married Miss Grayce Tutton in a quiet home wedding. Albert Mighetto, Rope Yarn Staff Artist, acted as best man.

We wish both Perry and Hansen a long, happy, and joyous married life.

On Sat. July 15th, 1939, the Battenburg Cup Race will again be held. This year's race is to be held on Lake Washington at Seattle. There are only four crews competing, from the USS SALT LAKE CITY, USS MINEAPOLIS, USS WEST VIRGINIA and the H.M.S. ORION of the Canadian navy. The Battenburg Cup is the most famed trophy in the U. S. Navy and the most coveted.

The members of the crew and their pulling positions are as follows: