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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 12, 1928)
Thirty Teams Represented In Basketball Intramural Contests Show Rapid Growth In Past Five Years Bigger Schedule Planned For 1929-30 Season Beta Theta T’i, by tin1 score of 17 to 11 over A11111:i Ton Omega. Von thr* crown of tin* intramural tiasketball eon "creme ami thereby eloscd one of 1 hr* longest anil most beetle seasons in (lie before of the University. This year some .°>fl teams, repre senting halls, clubs, fraternities, and free lancers, divided into five leagues tussled hard for victories, not only for their respective or ganizations Imt also for the love of the game. In league A T’hi Kappa Psi emcrg f*d triumphant; in It Independents Came through, while I’lii Delta Theta proved most potent in (' and Alpha Tail Omega and Beta Theta T’i gath ered the laurels from leagues I) and E, respectively. All matches were round robin, arranged by flilbert Herman ce of the physical educa tion department. The finals were straight elimination tilts. The manner of running off the contests were slightly different this season Ilian in previous years, which witnessed elimination matches with only one consolation tournament.! Thus in the 10lit! L’7 year, the (piin tets narrowed down lo only two, Phi Delta Theta and Sigma X11, in which the former won by the score of l.'l to 1 li in n great mix. This same was evident in the TD27-28 Season when the Sphinx, one of tin* best teams In ever grace an intra- J mural basketball floor, copped the championship by a score of II to 10 from Sigma Nil. Tlie difference in I lie tournament this year was in the fact that all teams played steadily up to the1 finals, whim the fives with the most victories were allowed the privilege of fighting it out for the title. Some 20 years hack an inter class basketball competitive spirit became evident and games were drawn up and played by men picked from each class. As time grew on and living organizations made their presence known, compel it ion in this sport ensued between the various houses, la I'HH-lf) the first sched ule was drawn up for inler-frater nily contests, though no authentic results or data were retained. ///>/< Hat [Abe Make a 25 Cent Offer for Christmas Vacation The “High Hal” library in Hie IB) Ivor lily Ho-op is offering an other vaealion rent plan, for the borrowing of, all fiction and non jfictipii now mi ils renl shelves. Books may be used over (’lirist mas vacation beginning December 20, foi" 2fi. cents providing tlicv nro , .dinned by regisl rattan day, Janu ary ”, W20. Tliis new plan was initiated dnr ng the Thanksgiving lioliilays and proved 1o be overwlndniingly sne ■essfid for nearly every "High Hat” book was issued. Since that time many new volumes have been added. Printing in Now Era Says Alton in Article Wider use of soft paper ami zinc etchings or wood engravings instead . f hard finish paper and halftones are evidences of an increasing at tention to artistic printing, accord ing to an article by I lean Idric W. Allen, “A New Era in Printing,” in this month’s Informant, monthly publication of the Zellerbaeh Paper company. Dean Allen terms the present age a revolutionary one in printing history. ATTEND LUNCHEON Harris HiiswoHh, journalism in structor .and state field manager of the Oregon Editorial association, and Edwin H. Ford, professor in journalism, spent Tuesday in Port land attending a luncheon session of the Trade* and ('lass Journal as sociation. They drove to Portland Monday evening. Mortar Board To Sponsor Ball Here January 5 Woman's Building Affair To Lead Social Events Of Forthcoming Season The initiation on tiio Oregon com pus of fire Mortar Board ball, ex ppptoil to boeonip an annual event, will oeenr Saturday night, January ."i, the first ivppk end of the winter term, it was announced yesterday bv Katherine Kneeland, who is in charge of the affair. The dance will he held in the Woman’s building, with huge blank mortar boards, replicas of the em blem of the organization figuring prominently in the decorations. The idea will also be carried out in the program. Kitt.vo Marinin, famed in campus dramatic circles two years ago, will present the feature dance of the evening. The list of patrons and patron esses for the ball was announced yes terday by Miss Kneeland. II will include the names of President and Mrs. Arnold Bennett Hall, Dean GJljrisJtmas (pfta You will want to avoid Hip last minute Christmas rush at home so you will do your shopping before you leave. Here you will find gifts for everyone in the family, of unsurpassed quality and at reasonable prices. Toys, leather bill folds, key containers, etc., sporting goods, silver articles, dish ware and electrical appliances. Do your shopping here and save. Quackenbush’s Hardware 100 E. Broadway Where Students Save Money on Lee Tires Buy your tires now for those holiday trips. Students get a square deal here combined with AI service. Tim. by Loo of Courthftlioi'kon • ■ /. ■. ■ . Mark C. Sanderson Tire Co. f Hronihvay ilml Oak jamac Hazel Prutsman, Mrs. Prinr-o I.. Campbell, Mr. and ,\frs. C. V. Boyar, Mr. and Mrs. Kdgar R. tJeOou, Mr. and Mrs. David Graham, Dean and Mrs. Krie W. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. W. R-. B. Wilcox, Mrs. Ottilia Sev bolt, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Kverett, Miss Rilinn Tingle, Miss Margaret Daigh, Mrs. Anne Pnndslinry Reek, Miss lOmma Waterman, Mr. and Mrs. George Turnbull, Mr. and Mrs. An drew Fish, Mr. and Mrs. Denis Bee son, Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kllswnrth, Miss Margaret Rover, Mr, and Mrs. George Howard Godfrey, Miss ! Glenna Fisher, ATiss Constance Roth,; Miss Kathryn Kailev, Miss Consuelo : .McMillan, S. Stephenson Smith, A. Holmes Baldridge, Charles Howell, John Rfo*. Tickets at $l.uO a couple will be placed on sale in each of the men’s' living organizations, and will also l»e on sale at the Co-op. At, the beginning of the new term they will also be sold from booths on the campus by members of Thespian and K wa ma. 782 Willamette St. f 782 Willamette St. Phone 2700 This Being the Emerald s Last Issue Before Christmas — We Take This Opportunity to Extend to All of You Our Sincere Greetings of the Season — .. . K May Your Well Earned Vacation Be All That You Could Wish FLEDGING ANNOUNCEMENT |‘si T<:;jij'ii announces flip j‘nS of: Jack St radix, Milverton; Fran cis Kolttn t, Myrtle Point; Ralph Pinney, Portland; William Ice, Ore gon City, and Ralph Mills, La Grande. College Men mid ‘Women go to Lemon “O'’ Shoe Shine In Lemon “O” Bldg. The Electric Toastwich Shoppe Will be open all during vaca tion. Will be pleased to serve you. Good food at rea sonable prices. 786 E. 11th St. I Santa’s Smile of Greeting Our store offers a complete array of Christmas gifts—for mother, dad, bro ther or-sister. The extensive purchasing power of this chain organization enables us to offer these goods at a reasonable price, backed by reliable quality. You won’t have a great deal of time to buy when you get home, so come in now. HI IM g g Wa >1 gi M' SLii gg$ B fig I i m it 1 1 | You can do your Christmas shopping right here on the campus with a substantial saving in time and money. Drop in and look over our many gift suggestions. / Desk Set Fountain Pens Sheaffer, Parker, and Waterman At I I'iuMivc gifts which will give life-long pleasure to the lucky receiver. * I Oregon Seal Jewelry |i Pins, compacts, book ends, paper knives, ole. Distinctive, moderately priced jewelry to be treasured for years to come. inn Cigarette Lighters and Cases Also pipes, tobacco pouches, ash trays, and other smoking accessories to please the most particular person. Cigars, Tobacco, and Cigarettes All tin* popular brands in attractive Christ mas packages. FOR HER CHRISTMAS Perfumes, Atomizers, Bath Salts, Toiletries Box Candy sweet thought and a sweet '.rift—On liter ary, Johnsons, Soheffels chocolates. University Pharmacy “The Students’ Drug Store’’