O. A. C. vs. OREGON Final Survey Shows Men And Teams Are Well Matched For Grid Honors Today By Web Jones O. A. C. has something bigger to fight for this afternoon than the championship of Oregon, or of Dane and Benton counties, for they are still in the running for the con ference top notch position. If the big Orange and Black eleven shows unexpected strength in the game there is no doubt that they have a good chance for the confer ence. ♦ * * Their season has been compar atively easy. The only hard snag was with Stanford and in that they actually showed power, and with a few breaks could have won the game as easily as the Cardinal eleven. The rest, Gonzaga, Pacific, Willamette, Montana, and Whitman, have been set-ups for the powerful ■squad. The team should show the real stuff in the game this after noon. * * * Coach Schissler’s men have just begun the season, but from now on they have it hard and heavy. With one game won and one lost in case things break right in the confer ence, they will be up the ladder in a hurry. The rest of the teams are filled with cripples, and if any more pile up, the big Aggies will have a good chance to go ahead. Dr. Bell, the enthusiastic sup porter of Aggie teams, has made it a tradition to throw a new hat in St. Mary’s river every year O. A. C. defeats Oregon, with great cere mony. He has lost only five hats. We suspect that he has someone down the river to fish them out for him. * * * The Aggie coach has built up a wonderful system in the two years at Corvallis. He is the most unani mously supported coach in the con ference. Paul Schissler is THE man across the river and he has the whole situation under his thumb. His system has produced results. The team’s least fault will be poor coaching. The huddle system used by O. A. C. is fast. It’s a polished huddle with the rhythm and snap that makes for speed and quickness of execution. The difference between it and the other teams using the huddle on the coast is that Schiss ler’s huddle is fast and snappy. “In the east the huddle system is gaining favor,” Lawrence Perry, noted sports writer, said to the writer. “Coaches and interested persons have timed it in the east and have found that it is faster than the quarterback play. It was timed in two or three games and the results showed that there is no waste of time in it. It is rapidly gaining favor in the east and mid dle west on account of its obvious advantages.” * * * Big Jim Dixon, 210-pound tackle, 6 feet, 4 inches tall, plays opposite Homer Dixon, 204 pounder. The heavy weights of the team face each other so there will not be any overaweing. * * * We wander if Lynn Jones and Paul Snider, the 185-pound full backs, are going to stage another Nevers-Tesreau-Wilson tableaux. It will be an exhibition of he-man football of the old “knock-’em dead” days if they do. There is no difference in the quality of the baclkfields. Here is the comparison: Lynn Jones . Paul Snider Vic Wetzel . Bed Denman Otto Vitus . Wes Schulmerich Louie Anderson . Web Edwards Oregon’s backfield is powerful— a mass of brawn -weighing 710 pounds. It is composed of line plungers, kickers and accurate passers. That is an exceptional crew behind the line. It will be a game of teams—not a battle of stars. Have you noticed that the two teams are minus stars? Both coaches drill on team play. It is not the object of the coaches to develop stars. Oregon teams have taken that as a tradition. The man in front of the ball! Is he watched? No. Eyes are glued on the man with the ball and if he succeeds in carrying it for a gain the crowd cheers. But how about the halfbacks, or the full backs, or the ends, who ran out in front of him and blocked out the opposition. FIR ST MEETING OF P. I, P. II. HELD FRIDAY MORNING Annual Conference Brings Delegates From Other Institutions T o Campus The annual conference of the ed itor’s and manager’s of the Paci fic Intercollegiate Press Association met yesterday morning at 9 o’clock in the journalism building. About 24 delegates were present at The opening session. The editorial and managerial meetings were held sep arately, in the order of round table discussions, in which individual problems were discussed. The managerial meeting was mainly the discussion of the busi ness organization of the newspaper. Such matters as time saving meth ods, salaries of business manager and assistants, circulation, and how it can be increased, subscription rates, profits received from paper, distribution or carrier problem, and foreign and local advertising. Professor Thacher Speaks Professor W. P. G. Thacher spoke to the managers in the afternoon session at 1:30 o ’dock, on the sub ject, “What Has a Newspaper To Sell?” “The newspaper is a business and | is run for profit,” said Professor; Thacher. “The newspaper, ’today,! is a great advertising medium; it | is the most powerful single instru ment in public life, which manifests the power of democracy.” The editors discussed the inter nal organization of the paper, fra ternity rushing rules, as to whe ther freshmen, both men and wom en should live in the halls for a year, free speech in paper, whe ther the freshmen should have an insignia or not ,publicity, outside the campus life, and the co-ordina tion of the faculty with the paper. Luncheon Meeting Held The delegates attended a lunch eon at the College Side Inn at noon yesterday, at which Dean Eric Allen gave a short talk on the founding of the P. I. P. A. The following delegates were present at the conference: Editors —A. Earle Birney, Ubyssey, Uni versity of British Columbia; W. H. Buntin, Saigebrush, University of Nevada; Maurice J. Newland, O. A, C. Barometer, Oregon Agricul tural College; John F. Cohee, Cali fornia Grizzly; Wallace W. Knox, Daily Palo Alto; Frederick K. Woll, Daily Californian; Gordon V. Hock adav, Idaho Argonaut; Elmun Fet terolf, Evergreen, W. S. C.; Alfred McVay, Whitman College Pioneer; Lee Conti, Daily Trojan, Southern California; Elizabeth Hyde, Will amette Collegian, Willamette Uni versity; and Edward N. Miller, Ore gon’s Daily Emerald. Managers— Sidney L. Kay, Daily Californian, Berkeley, California; Alfred Slings by, Daily California Grizzly; Wayne L. Young, University of Washing ton Daily; Bill Teetzet, Daily Tro jan; Harold G. McWilliams, Ubys sey; J. Boland Laurence, Whitman College Pioneer; Frank H. Loggan1! Oregon Daily Emerald; Frank M. Underwood, Sagebrush, University of Nevada; L. H. Bogers, Daily Palo Alto, Stanford; Paul M. Walk er, Barometer, O. A. C.; and Glenn Stoneman, Willamette. All men, managers, ticket takers and ushers will meeit at the men’s gymnasium at 11:00 o’clock sharp for lunch. From lunch they will go direct to their assigned posts at Hay ward field EAT MOESEE Rally Arouses Victory Spirit A Quartet of Snappy Grid Stars Prepared for Action /^rrrs, S/r/rA/j, 6//<?sz{ Zz/6t/. J/cf/f&a’cA'. &s?. C wsr THESE men are expected to show football at its best in today’s state championship contest. They are fighting representatives of two fight big teams. CAMPUS LUNCH READY FOR 3080-CHAIRMAN Preparations have been made to handle three thousand people at the campus lunch today from eleven to one, according to Edith Sorenson, chairman of the committee. This luncheon is held every year in the men’s gymnasium just before the game as a feature of Homecoming week-end. ‘ Forty girls will act as assistants to the committee, in serving the lunch. As this lunch has already been paid for in each student’s fees, there will be no cost attached. Other members of the comimittee in charge of arrangements are Katherine Reade, Adelaide John son, Edith Shell, Kirk Bolliger and Roland Davis. PHYSICAL EDUCATION POPULAR AMONG MEN “There are more men enjoying regular and systematic exercise at the men’s gymnasium at present than at any other one time during the history of the University,” said Harry Seott, director of physical education for men. At the close of the college year 1924-25, 879 gymnasium suits had been issued and at the present there are 1025. When a freshman enters the.Uni versity, he is required to pay a gymnasium fee. This fee entitles him to a complete gym outfit for his four years. All men must take two years of gymnasium work to fulfill the University requirement. There are 450 men who fulfilled their gym requirement last year and, up to date, haven’t turned in their gym suits, indicating they are continuing a program of exercise. ATTENTION ALUMNI! In order to obtain tags which will admit alumni free to the Homecoming dance, all ex-stu dents and “alums” must regis ; ter this morning at the Adminis tration bulding. For those who arrive late, a registration table j will be stationed at the entrance of the men’s gym during the hours of the campus luncheon— 11:00 to 1:00 o’clock. Messages to Alumni From Dean Straub: To the old grads and former students—One of the reasons I am still alive and do not expect to die soon, is because each fall I am looking forward to seeing you all at the “Homecoming Game,” and then when it is over, the pleasant memories awakened make me feel like staying down (or up) here to meet you again at the next Homecoming. Anything I can do to make you feel good, you may feel sure I will be glad to do. As to that little matter of “five dollars,” that you borrowed from me while you were still a student here, I agree to forget it if you’ll just be back again. It’s worth a five dollars just to grasp your hand and hear you say encouragingly and helpfully, “I’ll send you that five just as soon as I get back and can borrow it from my wife.” And so here’s a greeting and hope that like the Freshman class, you’ll find each “Homecoming” a bigger and better one. Sincerely and always your friend, J. STRAUB From Dean Esterly: I am glad of the opportunity to maike my welcome to the Alum ni of the University of Oregon as warm as the one which you ex tended to me two years ago. Your coming home to our Uni versity is an indication of your continued love and loyalty which are the soundest foundations up on which we of the faculty and the student body can build, be cause you have made possible what we are doing. VIRGINIA JUDY ESTERLY From Dean Sheldon: Homecoming is the central fo cal point for the alumni; it sets the pace for the Oregon spirit during the year and shows the newcomers what Oregon means to its sons and daughters. The at titude of fight and determina tion is stronger than ever before this year. The University asks the counsel and support of all its members, both on the campus and scattered over the country, in working out a unified policy which represents the highest in terests and ideals of the state. The University welcomes; you home. H. D. SHELDON Chairman, Adm. Com. From Walter Malcolm: A cordial “Hello,” together with the more dignified “Wel come Home,” goes out to every son and daughter of Oregon re turning to the old home scenes today. Dedicated to a common purpose —that of promoting the welfare and enhancing the ideals of our great University—the alumni and students unite in the finest spirit of good fellowship. We are all consecrated to the same cause— that of strengthening the power of our University in order tto more firmly establish its proper place in the state. With these ideals in mind, may every alumnus enjoy to the full est our hospitality. May the doors of the University be thrown open to every former student. May every event. Including a football victory, add to the com plete enjoyment of a splendid week-end. WALTER MALCOLM Pres. Associated Students POWERS TO SPEAK Alfred Powers, assistant director i of the extension division, will be an i instructor at the Coos county an nual teachers’ institute in Marsh field November 23 and 24. He will make four addresses on the reading | circle books for 1925-26, on journa listic methods in high school Eng I lish classes, and on other subjects j of special interest to the Coos coun ty teachers. MOTAR BOARD WILL MEET Motar Board will liave its annual breakfast for active members anc alumnae Sunday at 9 o’clock at th< J Anchorage. About 25 alumnae anc five active members are expected to attend. This form of reunior during Homecoming is a custom oi Motar Board and has been followed for the three years the organiza tion has been on the campus. Mar garet Boyer has charge of the af fair. PLANNED FOR TONIGHT Tickets for the homecoming dances tonight have been distri buted to representatives of the dif ferent fraternity houses and may bo purchased up until immediately before the dances, said Ken Ste phenson who with Bob Love is han dling the ticket sale for this feature of the week-end. Evergreens and a colorful ar rangement of green and yellow bunting will decorate the Woman’s gymnasium which will be the scene of the upperclass dance. The un derclass dance will be held at the Winter Garden. Dud Clark is in charge of the decorations and with his committee has spent a great deal of time and effort on decora tions for the Woman’s gymnasium. Both dances will start at 9 p. m., and tickets are interchangeable for either dance. Plans are made to accommodate an unusually large at tendance. ALUMS TO HOLD MEETING The annual meeting of the Ore gon Alumni association will bo held this morning at 10:30 o’clock in Guild hall of the Administration building. It will follow a meeting of the alumni council, which is to be in the office of the alumni sec retary at 9:30 a. m. All members of the alumni asso ciation are urged to be present at the meeting. Several matters of importance will be discussed, it has been announced. Election of offi cers will conclude the meeting. II. F. Young, president, will preside. NO CLASSES SATURDAY The statement made in the Iasi faculty bulletin that classes would be held on Saturday for all bul freshmen was through a misunder standing. It was voted by the fa culty that Saturday would be a holiday for all Btudents, and that no classes would be held. Sunday edition of the Emer ald may be obtained at the Col lege Side Inn or at the Campa Shoppe by students or alumni not In living organizations. TEAM PREPARED TO 01 AGGIES ft STIFF BUTTLE Visitors Expected To Use Open Game; Dick Smith Predicts A Close Score They are ready! The eleven men who trot out on Hayward Field this afternoon at 1:30, with two weeks of crushing drill behind them, aro in better con dition mentally and physically than they have been at any time this season. A new team will come out of the mystery which has surrounded Hay ward field in the practices these two weeks. The team will be playing at the heighth of its power. It is tlve imost powerful Oregon squafd that has taken the field in many years. O. A. O. Is Favorite The thirtieth annual battle be tween the two principals finds the big Orange and Black eleven the favorite. But all the dope and odds mean nothing when the ancient riv alry between the two teams is aroused. The Oregon team will play con servative football. It has been drilled in the plays for a month and has mastered them. The kicking of big Vic Wetzel, who has averaged 45 yards this fall, will be a big fac tor ,if the husky punter can get into action properly. The strength of the team lies in the line plunging of the backfiold heavyweight, “Lo comotive” Jones and “Saint” Vitus. Tho Aggies will probably play the wide open passing game that they have used all season, utilizing a pair of fast ends to receive, and any one of the three men in the backfield to toss the ball. The deadly place kicking of Wes Schulmerich will probably be used whenever the Ag gies get within the 30 yard line. Coach Smith Confident The varsity ran through signals for 15 minutes last night to limber up and rehearse the two week’s work. Dick Smith, the guiding hand of tho crew, is not depressed by the odds. He has unbounded confidence in tho tealm. “I understand that the Oregon Aggies are overwhelm ing favorites to beat us,” he said. “Tho Corvallis boosters may be sur prised after the game. I don’t say we’ll win, but at any rate the O. A. C. team will know it has been in a real football battle. I predict a close score and I think that the breaks will play a big part in de ciding the winner of today’s game. In spite of the loss of Hodgen at half and Shields at guard, ,we will be well cared for in these positions.” Trainer Bill Hayward has ban daged and treated his proteges so that they enter the gante intact and physically fit to stand the charging of the heavy Beaver team. Gridiron Is Solid Jupe Pluvius can’t hurt things now, for the gridiron on Hayward field is solid and the rain so far has ; not destroyed the footing. There will be only a slight differ ence in weight between the two teams. Oregon will have two or three pounds advantage to the man. The Aggies have three men weigh ing over tho 200 pound mark, which makes up for a pair of fast, light ends, and a pair of light backl'ieid men. The heavy plunging backfield will I start for Oregon: Lynn Jones, 185 j pound fullback; Vic Wetzel, 185 pounds, who is the triple threat man behind the line; Otto Vitus,_ without exception the fastest man on the team, with 185 pounds of beef be hind his speed, and Louie Anderson, veteran quarter who has guided Ore fContinued on pagt f**r}