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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 13, 1920)
HOMECOMING IS YOUNG TRADITION (Continued from Piago 5!.) service. With this idea in view a special effort was made to reach all the service men. and invite them to attend. Many men in camps nearby were granted fur loughs for this Homecoming visit. The outcome, of the game looked un certain for Oregon because the Oregon boys were outweighed 19 pounds to a man, and were also lacking in experience. .The golden state eleven had had a bril liant season and expected to walk off with an Oregon victory. - Bezdek admit ted that things looked dubious. However. Oregon again showed what she was made of by piling up a score of 21-0. Bill Steei’s was the-star of the game, going 00 yards to a touchdown on one occasion. This Oregon victory marked the “9th anniversary of Dean Straub's arrival on the Oregon campus. Omitted in 1918. There was no Homecoming in the year 1918, because of the war and the in fluenza epidemic. Thus we come to last year and the 1919 Homecoming, when, to start the hall rolling, a Homecoming slogan con test was started by Herald White, chair man of the Homecoming committee. Many catchy phrases were turned in hut finally, “Home to Win Again, Oregon” was chosen. Five thousand Homecoming stickers were printed to he used for advertising purposes, and everyone wrote to all the old students they knew, urging them to come back and make this after-the-war Homecoming a thing to be remembered and talked about for years to come. Cir culars containing programs for the week end were sent out. and arrangements made to have tickets for the game on sale in Portland so that the alumni could secure their seats in adyanep. Houses Work Up Stunts. The men’s organizations on the cam pus were working hard on a stunt show whieh was given following the pee-rade on Friday evening before the frosh bon fire. Speaking of the frosh bonfire, it was an immense affair. The order of the wearers of the green cap had worked for days bringing material to the fire, and were guarding it carefully from be ing set ablaze before the appointed time. .The “O” on Skinner’s Butte was also carefully watched to keep it free from Orange paint. r *' l*Jow the secret is out, for nobody may remember it, last year OREGON'PLAY KI) O. A. C. That was why excitement wps so high, that c.as the reason for the two special trains from Portland to bring the alumni, for the big Homecoming luncheon, for the rally, for the dance, for the whole celebration, because the Oregon Aggies were out to break the “once every ten years” tradition. New Field is Feature. There was a new field, good weather, prospects of 6000 visitors and Shy’s veteran eleven. Many of the alumni came and attended the big rally and bonfire Friday night. They were regis tered Saturday morning, and looked over the new campus. Saturday, noon they crowded the gym for the Homecoming luncheon, which was under the direction of Jeannette 'Moss. At. noon on Saturday Jbe special train from Corvallis arrived, hearing .“000 fol lowers of the orange and black. They paraded down Willamette street and up Thirteenth street to Hayward field, all Hie time crying their slogan to “Squeeze that lemon.” Whoever saw that game will never for get i(/— not only the score which was 9 to 0 in Oregon’s favor, but the way every man on the team played for Ore gon. Rooters Have Great Contest. Oregon's two alternate quarterbacks UUL .i_.J "■! '!'■TrU'.'!1’'! 1 ... :.. Steers', and Manerud, were the great ground gainers for'the University. Hol lis Huntington made Oregon’s first touchdown. Everett Brandenburg was captain of the Oregon team, and "Butts" Reardon of the O. A. (\ team. The yelling from both sides was su perb. and between halves the visitors and the Oregon students serpentined out on the field. It was a clean game, anil a good game, of which both schools could well be proud. The lfl1.fi Homecoming was heralded as the biggest and best ever which claim was true, is true, and will be true until after Sunday evening, November 14. 1020. when the latest chapter in Homecoming history will be complete. MISS M’CORNACK IS ILL New Gymnasium Instructor Convales cent in Portland. •Miss Mabel I/, f’ummings just received a letter from Mary MeOornnok. class of ’20, who is convalescent after an opera tion in the flood Samaritan hospital for some time yet. Miss Met’ornaek has .been elected a member <.f the staff in t/ie school of physical education here, /■lit will not be able to take up her duties until the be'jinn’ng of the spriDg term. MU PHI TO FURNISH ASSEMBLY PROGRAM Sextet to Sing Accompanied by Violin Piano and Flute; November 18 Is Date Announced. The T'niversify chapter of Mu IMii Epsilon, national music sorority, will have charge of the program for Assem bly on November 18, Music for the day will he furnished by a sextet composed of: Mrs. William Case, Miss Charlotte Banfield, Mrs. C. A. Whitten.Mrs. T.A. Larremore. Laura Hand and Genevieve Clancy. The ac companiment x\i 11 b,e supplied by a trio composed of: Aurora Potter, piano; Al berta Potter, violin; and Beulah Clark, flute. The opening number on the program will be the national Mu Phi Epsilon song, “Our Triangle,” says Mrs. T. A. Larre more, director of the sextet. Other numbers on the program will be Oregon songs. Assembly in charge of Mu Phi Epsilon is u. yearly affair, although last year owing to a mix-up of dates it was not given, according to Fern Murphy, presi dent of the local organization. L-Li-BI Strangers Welcome! To every courtesy we can extend. Make this a meeting place with your friends. Every service of this large service-giving ' Drug Store is yours for the asking. LINN’S “The Service-Giving Drug Store” Domestic Hand Laundry The Home of Personal Service 143 W. 7 th Phone 252 Welcome, Grads! Let us be of service to you over the week-end. Snap things up by using automobile service. If Your Car Is Out of Shape— and is unable to stand the strain of a return trip with out repair, we can fix you up and send you on your way in good order. You Can Park Your Car ^ in the garage over night. Come in and make ar rangements before it is too late. Our space is limited. 1 Sweet-Drain Auto Co. A Hearty Welcome # . * To all the Old Grads, former students and friends! We invite you to visit us. We have made many changes, but we continue to offer that good service which distinguishes 11s from others. Delicious Ices, Sweets and Good Things to Eat THE RAINBOW H. BURGOYNE, Prop. Barney Oldfield Tires 33 V3 to 40% Off While this SALE Lasts o o° o . . c u Q o o° o' 0 ^ o o c ’ i' THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO TRY AN OLDFIELD * AGAINST ANY OF YOUR “PET” TIRES ' . ■ =, \° -y/’ 0 fi 0 0 °- • O • • ' o We make our own adjustments Eugene Vulcanizing » ■ Eugene’s Largest and Most Completely Equipped Tire Service Station klS „ Jhone 1020 Free Service Car Phone 1020 GOODYEAR SERVICE STATION " ; ^ C ' ■-> 13 • Va ' = «> \ o ! ° °-o „ * ° ° » ’ © ’ o ‘ Oak Street, between 9th and 10th oer o °o. 9 ' Homecoming Will Not Be Complete Unless the Visitors Get Good Things to Eat Oregon welcomes its former students and friends. We invite you to visit us. We continue to carry the best and the most complete in the Grocery line. Our products are always fresh and done up in an attrac tive manner. We are glad to compare quality and price and service rendered. Our meat market carries a complete line of fresh and cured meats, fish and poultry. Place your special order with us for the holidays. *ff Wing’s Market Phone 38 _ ^ 675 Willamette Phone 38