Hobart, Tosmanio, was a little heart-breaking, where the heat and local team beat the Vance ball team.

Vance ball players enjoy the game, play to win--also realise there can only be one winner. Good luck to you, but hope we win. Melbourne.
This great ball team plans to take top honors in the 1962 season at Pearl Harbor.
Team Colors -- Blue and White.
Team Saying -- "Really."

Front row left to right
Donny Green, RMSN, Pittsburg, Pa. -- Mates called him "Clean" Green. Played a brilliant outfield and when called upon played an equally well game at shortstop. Clean is also a member of the Vance basketball team and, according to most, can do more with a basketball than most people ever hope to do.

L. Lemos, SKSN, Las Vegas. -- "Lefty" aided the staff of pitcher and outfielders; a good, reliable player.

Author Lenora, SN, L.A. -- The name he disliked but seemed to stick was "Goober." Goober played a grand game of defense and was the lead-off man every team wished for. Goober was the shortest man in the team, but in many games made a lot of grandstand catches that made him seem the biggest.

Bobby Wrum, FN, Kansas. -- He hated Bobby so we called "Grubworm." Whenever called upon he was there to run those flyballs down. A dandy outfielder. You hardly heard a complaint from Grub and he was always there to cheer up the team. It was the Vance's luck to get such a man.

Sidney Morgan, FN, Tenn. -- Better known as "The Kid." Was a great second baseman with great talent and ability. More quiet than most, but was always there to help the team.

George Peterson, CS2, Bridgeport, Conn. -- Pete, known to the crew as "Pete the Cook," has been in the Navy for 17 years, during that time has played for many Navy teams and because of this experience was elected one of the team captains and outfield coach. He has a knack for rattling the opposing pitcher and when up to bat they move the fences back. Pete was, also a great base runner and always gave the other team a lot of trouble on the bases.

Odlie Nees, RD2, Drumright, Okla. -- Came to the Vance from the U..S.S. Wilhoite, made Operation Deepfreeze 1960-61 and knew a little of how the Kiwis played. Because of this he has pitched the Vance "Bulldogs" to victory many Times. "O.L." was also a great infield man and when called on did a great job.

Back row left to right
Joel Miller, RM2, Fargo, North Dakota. -- A great third base man. Known as " Billy Bandaid." Played with many teams in the past and shows a great talent for that hot spot. Joe is also a member of the Vance basketball team.

Herb Siedel, YNSN. Penna. -- Known os "Sadie." Played a terrific outfield and won great respect with the bat.

James Fernandez, ENFN, Highlands, N.J. -- Known as " Big Jim." Turned down chances as a pro to play with Uncle Sam. A great back stop and batting coach. Shares team captain's job. There's nowhere you can pitch to Jim, the worse the pitch the further it goes. Jim loves the game. Also a member of the Vance basketball team.

Hank Heidzider, QMSN, from Lincoln, Nebr. -- The fellows called him Hank. Shares catching duties and a good one, too. The long ball hitter every club would like to have.

George Plumb, from the "Show Me State." Missouri. -- Often called "Baldy" because of the hair shortage. A smart ball player and credit to the team.

John Martz, from Portland, Oregon. -- The only member of the club without a name other than John. A great competitor and plays for the good of the team. If anyone can shake the other team, it's John. Also one of the better Vance basketball players.

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