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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 15, 1927)
BEARS CONFIDENT OF VICTORY \ Golden Bear Horde Drilled And Ready For Web foot Eleven California Expects Nibs Price’s' Fast Eleven to Be Victorious in Today’s Big Game With Captain McEwan’s Oregonian Army. Bv EDWARD SALBACII Sport Editor, Daily Californian Berkeley, Cal., Octrlt.—Secure in the knowledge that the Bear eleven is a well drilled and precisely co-ordinated team, California is expecting its football team to be victorious Satur day at Portland. This feeling is based on the .complete re juvenation of the Bear eleven, and is manifested despite the knowledge that the'Webfoot eleven is an improvement over that of last year. It is hard to recognize in the present Blue and Gold eleven any vestiges of last year’s eleven. There is none of the bungling tackling, blocking, or charging that characterized last vear’s squad. Instead, the Bears are a hard charging and tackling- outfit* that would give any man’s team a good game. Line Strong Last week’s play against St. Mary’s college of Oakland clearly demonstrated the ability of the Bears. The Saint line was a veter an one, and was considered as one of the strongest on the coast. But the Bear line held its own with the Oakland seven, and perhaps had even a slight edge'in the play. At center, and at guards, the showing was especially gratifying. All year, Nibs Price has been having trouble filling the guard positions— in the first place, his men were green, and • then injuries to six men have kept him constantly looking for new guards. Hal Kaufman was injured in the St. Mary’s game, and will not play Saturday, but Louis Pitt-o and Waldo Wectii, two of the early season cripples will be re turing to the line-up, and one of the pair will probably pair with Harry Gill in the guard positions. Ends Dangerous Another position at which marked improvement was shown last Sat urday was end. Brick Muller has been coaching the wingmen this year, and lie has certainly brought out the host in liis men. Irv Phillips played a brilliant game last Satur day, stopping innumerable Saint plays for losses, and never onee be ing sucked in. J im Pougery, on the other end, was not quite as brilliant, but played a consistently good game, and caught the pass that paved'the way to the, first touch down of the game. Steve Bancroft, a veteran of last year’s team, has just made up some scholastic obsta cles which have kept him on the bench this season, and he may also be used at end. Two cousins, Benny Lorn and Brick Marcus are probably the most dangerous of the Bear backs. Both are cat-like in their shiftiness and can pass exceptionally well. Lom ah ' punts. Jack Evans, the peppy quarter, who intercepted two Ore gon ]»asses last year for touchdowns will probably start the game at quarter. Rabbit Brekenridge or Lee Eisan may replace him, however. Eisan called signals for the fresh men last year, but a bad ankle has kept him from playing this year. He is the best safety man on the team, and knows plenty of foot ball, having played with the Olym pic club of San Francisco before entering California. Rain Would Hinder But there is one thing that is bothering the Bears. That is the threat of rain. California has not had a single day of practice on a soggy field, and as its offense is largely based on open play, it prob ably would find a muddy field to a tough obstacle in its path. In case of a wet field, the entire offensive scheme might be shifted to suit the occasion, speed giving way to pure power. This might mean that Stan Barr, a good kicker and plunger, but rather too slow for the present type of game, might be used at a halfback position. Au (Continucd on page four) Yearling Crew Practices With Eugene Squad Coach Reinhart Works For Coordination Of Team Plays Show Weakness in * Making Passes While nn 11-coaeh Southern Pa cific special, filled with lemon-yel low rooters, was rumbling toward Portland yesterday, Billy Reinhart and his husky yearling crew were kicking up the sawdust of Hayward field in a snappy practice session that included scrimmage with the Eugene high school team. Before the final call to showers was sounded the whole freshman team had seen action. The work out consisted mostly in offensive work for the frosh, with Eugene getting the defensive work. An actual game was not played, the coaches following along behind their teams and instructing #aml correct ing plays. Reinhart and “Bnz” Williams followed behind the plays, watching the backs and line respec tively, while Bert Kerns kept along ! the outer edge and helped check up ion the players from the side. Coordination Needed The frosh displayed power in their offense when they could get it to functioning properly. However, the lighter Eugene team broke through many times to muss up the play when it had not been timed right by the yearlings or some of the men had slipped up on their assignments. ! This next 'week should see the babes develop more coordination as a team unit. It is apparent that they have a number of excellent individ ual performers. Frosli Need Better Passing The passing game of the frosh I will need some more brushing up. This should develop into one of their | main offensive threats as there are | good passers on the squad and a I number of fast and rangy ends. ! Reinhart at present dohs not seem ; to be concerned with making scores j but with perfecting the team play as a unit. He wants each man to know his part in the machine and to do it correctly. Reports Will Be Given At Pi Lamda Theta Tea Members of Pi Lambda Theta, na ifional educational fraternity for | women, will give a tea next Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6 at the Wom an’s building. ' Delegate’s reports for the conven ! tion held in Seattle will be given by Helen Shinn, ex-president of the I group. All active members are asked to be present as this is the first so cial meeting of the organization this ! year. Coach John J. McEwan’s Football Record Commendable Hard Tasks Faced During 1926 Season. Football System Received Trial Last —Week; Today Sees Perfection. By BTCHARD H. SYRTNO Sports 10d itor Captain John J. Me TO wan mine to the University of Oregon in the winter of 192f> with a roeorii as a football eoacli already made at West Point. Tlie reputation as an Oregon grid mentor lay before him. The task was a bur densome one, bringing the Webfoot team to a height, which it deserved, after failing to win a conference game during the 1925 season. The Captain, a. soldier with many years of military training, tackled the irksome task and the spring of 1920 saw football practice for the first time under the new tutor. When the 1920 football season rolled around, Mr Ewan, the ex-University of Minnesota player, former West Point player and eoacli where he was selected to the mythical all-American eleven, took complete charge of the Lemon-yellow football squad. TTe predicted that it would take several years before his football system would be in stilled in the minds of the Oregonians. With one conference win the 192G season was far from successful but liot discouraging. Up to date . McEwan’s teams have won four games, lost four and tied for two, piling up 125 points to their opponents’ 94. University Students Arouse Old Spirit In Rose City Today The special train of 11 coaches with about 585 University of Ore gon students on it bound for Port land to see the Oregon-California game today, pulled off of the cam pus promptly at 4 p. in. yesterday afternoon. A record run was made, the students arriving in Portland at | the Union station at 7:15 p. m: The first coaeli carried tjic band and the other cars were occupied by the students. The team and coaches left at 8 o’clock yesterday morning. Upon arriving, in Portland the band, followed by a large group of students, proceeded to the Imperial hotel, playing practically* all the way and followed by a cro'w/d of Portland spectators. At 11:30 the famous Pall Follies started showing before a packed house. After the showing of the Pollies, the action was not completed. There was a great deal to be done today, in preparation for the game and to let Portland know that the Oregon team is ‘Well represented in the “Pose City.” This morning the Oregon rooters start action to arouse the old Ore gon spirit in Portland. At about 10 a. m. numerous hotel lobbies will be serenaded by the green and yel low dressed band boys to let unhe knowns—if there is such in file whole city—know about the battle. (Continued on page three) Record of Oregon California Carries Since 1899 Listed 1890—Oregon 0, California 12. 1900—Oregon 2, California 0. .1904—Oregon 0, California 4. 190.1—Oregon 0, California 0. 1910—Oregon 9, California 14. 1917— Oregon 21, California 0.» 1918— Oregon 0, California 6. 1921—Oregon 0, California 39. 1921—Oregon 0, California 28. 1920—Oregon 21, California 10. 1927—Oregon ?, California ?. Victories for Oregon 4. Vic tories for California 5. Ties 1. Total Oregon scores 83. Total California scores 116. Rally Train Carries 585 Rooters to Game —«— The football special, consisting of 11 coaches, which left Villard hall yesterday afternoon for Portland, carried with it, according to reports issued by the Southern Pacific com pany, 585 rooters who will be yell ing for Oregon at the game today. A light lunch was served on the train for the benefit of the hungry students. Probably an equal number of others went by motor, stage and electric, while many more went up this morning. Features of Midnight Follies Show Prove Success in Portland (By R. H. S.) Portland, Ore., Opt. 15.—(Special) —Proclaimed by Portlanders and University of Oregon students as one of the greatest midnight mati nees ever held in the Rose City, the Fall Follies closed a one-night stand at the Broadway theatre early this morning. Starting with the first feature until the finale, the singing of “Oregon, Our Alma Mater,” the large audience was very receptive. Richard Barthelmess in his new picture, “The Drop Kick,” only added more enthusiasm for today’s game. If any of the Oregon backs can make the gains that Barthelpiess succeeded in doing,' it will bo too bad for California. Tho Oregon band under the direc tion of Walter L. Ferris seemed to be imbibed with the carnival spirit and 'were more entertaining than ever. President Arnold Bennett Hall added to the already rising tide of enthusiasm witli a few words about the famous Oregon spirit. l)r. Hall was very optimistic about to day’s game. The Fall Follies was ushered in l>y George McMurphcy and his Kol lege Knights with two numbers, featuring. Ted O’Hara. Rodney Banks, the cccfmtric dancer from “Creole Moon,” seemed more limber than e\jer. Kenneth Allen, fresh man blues singer, sang “C’list (Continued on page four) Probable Lineup For California-Oregon ‘Game Today Oregon No. Wt. Exp. Player 22 38 17 11 2G 18 28 39 190 170 195 199 175 190 165 150 36 _ 165 34 175 24 175 Wetzel W ood Hod gen (C) Stadelman McCutehan W eems Pope j - l^Voodie ^ Burnell Coleman Gould Position KB RT KG C LG LT LE Q K1I LH F California Player Phillips Colt rin Schwartz K. Riegels Pitto Green J. Dougery (C) Evans ■ - Newman Lorn R. Dougery No. Wt. Exp. 18 17 31 11 32 24 8 10 7 28 2 188 200 190 175 181 205 177 170 170 175 185 SUBbTCTLTES—Oregon: Riggs,33; Coles,35; Hatton, 21; Thompson, 25; Ord, 41; Handley, 16; Tilxs®n: ,12; Warren> 19; S. Warren, 22; Mason, 37; Williams, 32; Slauson, 31 ; P. Slau son 6; Robinson, 27; Hagan, 29; Keeney, 13; Flegel, Hughes, Patton, Monte, Greer, Rog ers, Mimnaugh, Low and Shearer. SUBSTITUTPIS—California; Barr, 33; Blewett, 29; Booth, 23; Breakenridge, 5; Bruno, ’ S/-y,InTd HV Cockburn, 6; Corbin, 25; Eisan, 14; Emde, 40; Ewing, 36; Fitz, 22; Gerken, -6; Gdl, 13; Hansen, 35; Kaufman, 39; Koch. 19; Lane, 20;"Marcus, 16; Norton,*34; Oulie, 4_; I emu, o0; \ an Horn, 9; Young, 38; Thornton, 27; Schmidt, 31. Average weights: Oregon, 175; California, 193. Officials; George Varnell, Chicago, referee; IL 11. Huebel, Michigan, umpire; Sam .Moyer, 1 ledmont, Calif., field judge; William Mulligan, Spokane, head linesman. Place: Multnomah Civic Stadium, Portland, Ore. Time: 2:30 p- m Mighty, Fighting Team Of Oregon (U’ Keyed To Battle California Webfoofers in Fighting Mood Await Signal for Clash With Cohlen Bears Today; Portland to Be Seene of Heetic Fray. By JOE PIGNEY A mighty Oregon football team, keyed to an indomitable fighting spirit, hopes to send the Golden Bears of California reeling to defeat in the Multnomah Civic Stadium this after noon. The dubious old lady, Luelc, is said to have east, a favor able eye upon Ihe southerners, but past achievements of Coach John J. McEwan’s Webfooters force the dopesters to recog nize the possibilities of Oregon’s characteristic surprise at tacks. The play of the Ducks has been the cause of much specu lation, and the blanket of mystery that has been successfully Campus Leaders Believe Oregon Will Win Today Indications Point To Inevitable Victory, Sav Students i * Dean Straub Predicts a Successful Game P.y ETHA JIOANNH CDAltK With tlio game 1 li is afternoon I drawing attention from every • por tion of the state, and with the dope buckets overflowing with rumors, unsubstantiated or well-founded as the ease may be, lhe. opinions of a few prominent students on the cam pus may be of interest. Don McCook, chairman of the rally committee—“If anything the sin dents can do will win the game, it’s as good as ours already.” Fred West, chairman of the Uni versity finance committee — “This isn’t, much of a statement for publi cation, but, frankly, I believe Ore gon will win.” Marian Barnes, senior woman on executive council — “Who coulil doubt for a moment hut that Oregon will win? California may have a | wonderful team, but she hasn’t the Sold fight backing her like Oregon has.” Bob Warner, yell king—“Fourteen thousand rooters will bo yelling for Oregon. Now, if ever, Oregon spirit has surged to the heights.” Dick .Tones, sports writer—“'l*lio team with the most fight will win. That means Oregon.” Joe Bally, varsity basketball— “Just one team is going to win this game. . . . That’s Oregon, but it will he a fight, fight, fight from beginning to end.” Dick Godfrey, assistant sports editor ofjOregana—“With“two teams being equal, such ns Oregon and California appear to be, breaks will decide the outcome. Neither team has an advantage in weight, speed or power. Both play an almost identical game of football.” Art Anderson, junior of the build ing committee—“How could the old team help but win with the Oregon push right behind it?” Bam Wilderman, manager of Ore gon publicity—“I’m banking on Oregon to win, because the Web foots need the victory in order to pack them in at Stanford on Octo ber 2D. ” Arden Pangliorn, sports editor of the Oregana—“I believe Oregon will w in because California was pointed for Bt. Mary’s last Saturday, while Oregon took Idaho in stride. Thus, California will not be as strong as a week ago, while .Oregon appears stronger.” Dean Straub, the “grand old man” of the campus, simply said: “With out any doubt Oregon will win. They’ve got to.” preserved is not permitting t ho ( :i I - iforniaiiB .a too calm state of mind. Oregon remains one of the big ques tions of the coast, and a victory over the Bears today will send the other conference teams scurrying for protection. Oregon Versatile Purely from the view of the spec tator, Oregon has one of the mo.tt colorful teams in the long history of her gridiron battles. Speed, de ception and aggressiveness givo the Webfooters a combination abound ing with thrills and unexpected de velopments. Versatility on the offense and unheralded power on the defense | have been the predominate features of the Oregon eleven tiiis year. The backfield has equalled all pre-' season predictions, but the line has exceeded even the wildest hopes. From the weak, light lino that re ported for practico lust September, the Oregon coaches developed a wall that stood-off and outplayed the strong and much heralded Van dal forwards. With one exception, the same team, that repelled the gigantic Vandal invaders in Eugene last Saturday will tear at the Bears on tho opening kickoff. The Webfoots aro again on the short end of the weight averages, but this time tho odds are not so pronounced. Stadelman at Center Static]man, Webfoot center weigh* ing around ID!) pounds, in tho heaviest man on the team. Shadel man is the outstanding sophomore pivot-man in the eouferenee, and in the next two years of competition bids fair to double his already glow ing football reputation. His defen sive work in warding off the powerful thrusts of the Idaho men, shows him a difficult obstacle for the California backs to hurdle, Stadelman is adept at breaking up enemy passes, and' if the reported strength of the Bears is up to ex poctution> tho Oregon center will ‘have plenty of opportunity to prove his skill. The tackle positions aro being taken care of by Weems and Wood, tho speed demons of the Webfoot forward wall. When Oregon is in possession of the ball, the two tackles move over to guards to speed up the offense. Indications seen during the last week of prac tice promise that tho excellent in terference running displayed by Wood and Weems against the Van dals will be duplicated today. Cour age and fighting spirit are regard ed as a big factor in tire Webfoot’s improved defense, and the two Ore gon tackles seem to have more than the sheer physical strength to stand tho gaff. Guards Have Power Captain Beryl llodgeu, ono of the two-year lettermen, who battled the Bears in Portland two seasons ago, is starting at guard in his last Con ference game against the Cali foruiftns. Much of the success of tho Webfoot forwards revolves on tho play of llodgeu. When the spirit of the team begins to ebb in face of the enemy’s advance, it re mains for the captain to supply the necessary punch to turn the tide of (Continued on page four)