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Bulls eye Stunt Lauded by Sailor
Ex-Newspaper Worker Wins
$2.50 Daily Award

Monday's $2.50 daily award in "The Oregonian's Fleet week Bulls eye feature was claimed by Joseph W. Witkowski, S1c/FC2c, of the USS SLC CA25.

"My old boss on the Greenwich, CO., News and Graphic sure would have liked this bulls eye stunt," said Witkowski, who was employed in the circulation department of the Greenwich newspaper before enlisting in the Navy 2 1/2 years ago.

Witkowski is on the Deck Force of the SLC but is "Striking" to win the rating of a seaman 3rd class and become a fire control man.

"Maybe it's because they don't see as many sailors as people do in other ports, or maybe it's because they're just friendly naturally, but Portlanders show us more respect and a better time than residents of any other port we visit. You sure have pretty girls in Portland, too."

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If anyone knows where these Trophies are located, please contact Sandy Eskew, USS SLC CA25 Association Historian
Some trophies are located at the Historical Society in Salt Lake City, UT., but I'm not sure at this time which ones they have. I will be investigating.

President's Trophy
Awarded each year to the ship winning the highest number of points in all Pulling Races toward the Scouting Force General Excellence Trophy. Won by USS SALT LAKE CITY for years 1932-33, total number of points for Pulling Races 95 in Fall Series 1932 and Spring Series 1933.

Battenburg Cup

Presented to the Enlisted men of the North Atlantic Fleet by the British Second Cruiser Squadron. First won by USS ILLINOIS, Sept. 12, 1906. The SALT LAKE CITY was designated to defend the cup in event of challenge by H.M.S. DRAGON during her visit to San Pedro, CA. April 15, 1933

Drexel Cup

Challenge Cup presented by John R. Drexel to the Engineer Force Whaleboat crews of the Scouting Force. Originally presented to the Engineer Force of the First Squadron, North Atlantic Fleet, USN. Won first by USS ALABAMA, 1905. Won by the USS SALT LAKE CITY at San Pedro, CA., April 15, 1933

All Navy Cup-US Fleet Trophy

All Navy First Enlistment Whaleboat Cut presented annually by the C. In C., US Fleet to the Championship first enlistment whaleboat crew of the Navy. First won by the USS CHESTER, 1932. Competed for at San Pedro, CA., on March 4, 1933 by the following ships: SALT LAKE CITY, CHESTER, AUGUSTA, LEXINGTON, COLORADO, WEST VIRGINIA. Won by the SALT LAKE CITY.

Dunlap Cup

US Marine Challenge Cup presented by Brigadier General Robert Dunlap, USMC to the Marine Whaleboat crews of the Scouting Force. First won by USS INDIAN, Feb. 2, 1907, at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Competed for at San Pedro, CA. on April 15, 1933 by AUGUSTA, CHICAGO, NORTHAMPTON, CHESTER, SALT LAKE CITY. Won by the SALT LAKE CITY.

Barnett Cup

Presented by the Major General Commandant, USMC to be competed for annually by the Marine Detachments Scouting Force, US Fleet. First won by USS NEVADA, 1917. Competed for at San Pedro, CA. on April 15, 1933 by AUGUSTA, CHICAGO, NORTHAMPTON, CHESTER, SALT LAKE CITY. Won by the SALT LAKE CITY.

Atlantic Challenge Trophy - Silver Plaque

Presented by the Commander Scouting Force as a perpetual rowing challenge trophy. First won by USS NEVADA. The trophy was presented to the winner of the Spring Series Selected Whaleboat Race. Won by Marine Selected crew, USS SALT LAKE CITY, May 13, 1933.

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