SrORTS STAFF Bill Phipps .. Editor Bill Eberhart . Assistant Editor Clair Johnson, Don Olds, Dan Clark, Bill Aetzel, George Jones, Charles Paddock. Betty Shoemaker . Women s Sports Editor THE athletic activities of the University cf Oregon, its competitive teams and otherwise, should be the concern of each and every student on the campus. Keep abreast of the sport news of your University if you are not actively a participant. VOLUME XXXV UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1934 Page 4 The Tip-Off By BILL, PHIPPS Once Again tlia Delayed Offense Type of Basket Ball Gets Just Criticism BOUT every so often each year someone breaks into print with a big yowl against the style of basket ball that sacrifices the advantages of a fast-break ing offense for the slower type. “Percentage” ball in its strictest, sense or in any of its various de gree and variations is invariably panned by spectators and critics alike as detrimental to the popu larity of the game. At the moment the cry is from Seattle and the gentleman at the controls is Bill Dickie, sports edi tor of the University of Washing ton Daily. In his column the other day Editor Bill made the following observations: “That languid exhibition billed as a championship basketball game between Oregon and Oregon State last Friday evening shows how our speediest sport can be re duced to the level of a tortoise race if the two teams go on the floor with the idea of making the other outfit do all the playing. “Oregon State has always played a 'percentage' game under Slats Gill. That’s all right for one team in a league, it gives variety and a bit of color for the fans. But when two teams play that style of ball against each other, the result is the chess-like motions the crowd had to yawn through at Corvallis Friday." * * * And right here we wish to go on record as supporting Mr. Dickie. It is the sparkling, rapid-fire tech nique of basketball that has made the northern division of the Pacific coast loop, the Rocky Mountain conference and the Big Six fam ous for speedy and exciting exhibi tions of basketball. * * * While the game in which the of fense works methodically and sure ly until the ball is worked into po sition for a pot-shot setup makes a great show of the defensive art, the age-old principle of sports ap plies the exhibitor who carries tile fight in a sensational manner invariably wins the ovation of the fans. Hundreds of cases in every sport bear out the fact that fans want but one thing action. When the action isn't there the blast of criticism begins. The Oregon-Oregon State game was a nightmare. The game as backetball exhibition that the av erage fans would get five times the kick out of watching a couple of interclass teams at Vassal- do their stuff. * H« * As Mr. Dickie so aptly remarks, though, that is not the usual sys tem Oregon fives use. And the Webfoots switched over to that type of ball as the most effective means of breaking through Mr. Gill’s zone defense which is a honey on a court like the one at Oregon State. But if Mr. Dickie has any qualms about the Webfoots going “per centage" permanently, he can drown his fears in Puget Sound right away. The lid is off for the series with Washington. Bill Rein hart’s men will use no delayed of fense against the Huskies. The fast break with all the accom panying "razzle-dazzle" will be the order of the day for Oregon as the Ducks face the similar system used by Hec Edmundson. Burrell Goes to I'orvullis O. K. Burrell, professor in the school of business administration, made a trip to Corvallis Thursday afternoon. • PLUS • Frosh Turn Back Invading Rooks, 32-30, In First Tilt Beta Theta Pi Still Leaders In Donut Race Other Contestants Hope To Break Monopoly Independent Men Loom ns Point Winners in Nest Events On Program With the donut volleyball sched ule over half completed Beta Theta Pi is still continuing on its march for the all year point-total cham pionship. In the “A” league the Betas remain undefeaLed, although in the "B” organization they have suffered one loss. The Fijis, S.P.E.’a, Phi Delts, and the Yeomen, nearest competi tors of the Betas for the title, also remain undefeated in their respect ive "A" leagues. These teams with the exception of the Fijis hold no defeats in their “B” league records either. Betas Suffer Setback The Betas stock in the ail year competition suffered a setback last week when the independent men copped the handball title and the leaders did not even break into the semi-finals. Following the volleyball compe tition the next event on the pro gram will be wrestling. Here the independents are also given the edge to grab most of the points. Few Individuals Star If the Betas can be defeated in some of their net tilts in the next two weeks, competitors now not considered as possible leaders will have a good chance to break the Beta monopoly of the donut sports program so far. The volleyball matches up to this time have shown a few indi viduals who are excellent with their network but the team play as a whole has not been up to the standard it will no doubt reach in the final contests, as the men be come more accustomed to the game. Sport Chats from HERE and THERE By DAN E. CLARK Jr. -Did You Know That: VTA NCOLETII MARKABLE, ^ ” British-bred pointer, that won the Westminster Kennel Club show in 1932, won 300 ribbons in two years and instead of being kept in a kennel at nighL while traveling, sleeps in a double bed with his manager? • * » * As a rule six-day bicycle riders weigh more after a week of steady peddling than before they start? The word pinch-hitter (emer gency batsman) was originated by John McUruw, formerly man ager of the New York Giants? * * * According to Ernest Thompson Set ton, "Manhood, not scholar ship, is ttie first aim of educa tion”? It’s a good thought. it * * While a record breaker may Vie a track star to some people, he's still ail errand boy in a pho nograph store to others? Our nomination for the world’s champion hall-carrier is Atlas? t * * King James I of England wouldn't let the boys play foot ball at his court because lie said tlie game was "meetor for lameing than making the user thereof"? Nowadays instead of giving this simple reason the different societies of G, L. P. and S. K. C, (Grasshopper Leg Pullers and Sweater Knitting C soue owMtD eucesci own ■ O L O N I A • • U '* *» AtDfH Mm Tonight at 7 The Gayest Musical Show you’ve ever seen! JACK BUCHANAN in— WAKEUP and DREAM Crammed with comedy, too. Plus Mickey Mouse— Other Shorts —OWL MAT. 10:15— John Boles—Irene Dunn •BACK STREET" Come at 9 Both Shows 15c Donut Wrestling Will Be Staged in Single Meet Soon Tournament, Scheduled to Follow Volleyball; Unlimited Number Of Contestant1) May Enter Intramural and all - campus wrestling are to be held in one meet, according to an announce ment by Earl E. Boushey, super visor of donut sports, last night. Points made by individual wres tlers in the all-campu, tourna ment will count towards the standings of their houses or or ganizations. Boushey stated that as the tour nament is slated to open immedi ately after the volleyball sessions, it is imperative for house man agers to turn in the names of their entrants, and the weights of the entrants as soon as possible. Aspirants should practice three times a week, as wrestling is a very punishing sport, especially to the amateur bone-benders. The men's gym will provide training facilities, and assistants will be up in the gym after 4 o’clock to help round the aspirants into shape. Boushey also empha sized the fact that the more men a house entered, the better chance it has to win. Women’s Athletics By BETTY SHOEMAKER WYTHAT a swimming contest! One ” record broken and another record tied. Susan Campbell swimming team vs. Tri Delt, final score 23-22. Ev ery event was too close for com fort. Elaine Untermann swimming for Susan Campbell tied her 1933 40 yard crawl of 26.5 seconds and came in first in that event. Agnes Morgan swimming for Susan Campbell broke the 1933 20-yard racing back and estab lished a new 1934 record of 14.8 seconds. Tri Delt placed first\in the 40 yard breast stroke with Jean Ste venson leading Elaine Untermann and Maluta Read. Agnes Morgan placed first in diving and Helen Payne for Tri | Delt came a close second. Alpha Omicron Pi scored against Sigma Kappa 33-16. Marion Vinson swimming for Alpha Omicron Pi placed first in four of the five events and also first in diving. Swimming schedule for next week is as follows: Jan. 30—Theta vs. Tri Delt. Jan. 31 Hendricks hall vs Al pha Phi. Feb. 1.—Theta vs. Susan Camp bell. Feb. 2. Sigma Kappa vs. Kap pa Kappa Gamma. Feb. 3. Pi Beta Phi vs. Alpha Phi. * * * t Peter's Lodge hike for P. E. majors and minors has been postponed until further notice. Save your energy and make it a weekend jaunt in the near future. Amphibian tryouts will be held Thursday of this week at 7:30 p. m. in the woman's swimming pool. These interhouse swimming meets have showed up a lot of hidden talent. Why not try out? Here are the requirements: Swim one stroke for speed (2 lengths). Crawl, 34 seconds. Side, 38 seconds. Trudgeon, 36 seconds. Eng. Overarm, 37 seconds. Breast, 40 seconds. Racing back, 36 seconds. Swi mtwo strokes for form oth er than the one used for speed. Be able to do three standard dives. Swim 22 lengths of the pool 11-4 mile). Obtain senior life saving certifi cate before end of next term after entrance. Get a heart check and O. K. from dispensary. Club) go into a huddle and come out with j long drawn-out statement on the chop-suey question in China and end up by saying America's manhood shouldn't indulge in such a rough game as football. Oh, for the days when men spoke their minds and women didn't say much! You noticed King Jimmy didn't say much either! "Patronize Emerald advertisers." He Grabbed Seven Points Willie Jones (above), lengthy center on the Webfoot varsity who garnered seven points to take second honors in the Oregon scoring last night as the Ducks dropped the series opener to Washington, 33 to 28, in Seattle. Capluip Oil* Oiinger led the Oregon attack with eight tallies. How They Stand in Donut Volleyball Following are the standings of the teams entered in the intra mural volleyball tournament: “A” League Division I Won Lost Theta Chi .3 0 Phi Gamma Delta. 3 0 La Casa Filipina .1 2 Sigma Alpha Epsil'n 0 2 Alpha Hall . 0 3 Division II Yeomen .2 0 Sherry Ross . 2 0 Alpha Tau Omega ..1 1 Phi Kappa Psi .0 2 Sigma Alpha Mu.0 2 Division III Beta Theta Pi .2 0 Kappa Sigma .1 1 Omega Hall . I 1 Delta Upsilon .1 1 Sigma Nu . 0 2 Division IV Sigma Phi Epsilon....2 0 Sigma Chi .1 1 Chi Psi .1 1 Sigma Hall .1 1 Phi Sigma Kappa. 0 2 Division V Phi Delta Theta .2 0 Pi Kappa Alpha .1 1 Zeta Hall .1 1 Delta Tau Delta.0 2 Won Lost “15” League Division I Alpha Tau Omega.. 2 0 Theta Chi .2 0 Phi Kappa Psi .1 1 Kappa Sigma .0 2 Sigma Alpha Mu.0 2 Division II Sigma Alpha Epsil’n 2 0 Beta Theta Pi .1 1 Sigma Chi .1 1 Zeta Hall .I 1 Phi Sigma Kappa.0 2 Division III Phi Delta Theta.2 0 Chi Psi .1 1 Sigma Hall .1 1 Pi Kappa Alpha .0 2 Division IV Sherry Ross .2 0 Delta Tau Delta .2 0 Omega Hall .0 2 Sigma Nu .0 2 Division V Yeomen .2 0 Sigma Alpha Epsil'n 1 1 Delta Upsilon ...*..1 1 Phi Gamma Delta .0 2 Settings for Play Near Completion There is to be no advance ticket sale for "The Gods of the Moun tain," to be presented Wednesday and Saturday nights of next week at 8 o'clock in Guild theater. All tickets will cost 25 cents. The settings for the play are nearing completion, under the able management of several commit tees. The stage crew consists of Robert Biddel, manager, and Lu cille Stewart. The lighting crew is composed of Russell Humphrey, manager, and Bill Paddock. Prop erties are being taken care of by Jean McMunn and Glenn Hoopers Carl Gross is to be business man ager, and Theresa Kelly is in charge of music. The Phi Beta trio, assisted by Vernon Wiscar son on the oboe, will give some selections. Warren I). Smith May Attend Meet Dr. Warren D. Smith, head of the geology and geography schools, has received an invitation to the International Congress of Geography, which will take place in Warsaw, Poland, in August, 1934. Dr. Smith has made no definite plans with regard to ac cepting this invitation, since his' going will depend on the assist ance which can be given by the University. He feels that this in vitation is an honor to the school, and that it should be represented. His going also depends on whether or not he attends the "Seminar in Mexico," to be held in July, which is also a geograph ical gathering, or upon the possi bility of his doing research work in eastern Oregon. Varsity Matmen Seek Recognition All would-be wrestlers with var sity ambitions are urged to come to a meeting in the men’s gym, Tuesday at 4:30 in the room ad joining the office. Tom Mountain will be in charge. Plans will be made in regard to petitioning for a coach and recognition of wrest ling as an official sport. Mountain stated that the turn outs thus far show a man for ev ery weight except 118 pounders. Several of the grunters and twist ers will participate in the Oregon amateur wrestling championship matches to be held in Portland later in the season. Fast Bouts Run Off at Yeomen Smoker Friday Rip-snorting bouts marked the smoker held last night at the Y hut under the management of the Oregon Yeomen, independent men’s organization. Five matches brought together some of the finest boxing talent in Eugene, all trained by Joe Bradshaw, Port land expert who is now with the town Y. The best bout of the evening saw a draw between Dick Laner, fighting butcher boy, reputed to be one of the best 130-pounders in this region, and Fred Myers. In the 147-pound division, Lyle Kottle and Ray Avery slugged for three rounds to a draw. Fred Mc Intyre and Ralph Bonny matched gloves in an even match at the 160-pound scaling. Fleaweights opened the card in two speedy buots. “Peewee” Col lins licked his brother, Mike, in a battle between two 60-pounders; Danny Cornelius and Roy Knollis fought at 80 pounds. The boys from down town ap peared in good physical condition. The three rounds of hard mitt slinging failed to wear either one of them down. Cider, .doughnuts, and cigar ettes were passed around during and after the matches. History of Races In Oregon Being Written for Atlas History of the races of men, in habiting Oregon long before the discovery of America by the white face, will some day be compiled in to an archeological atlas by Dr. L. S. Cressman, professor of sociol ogy, if the goal toward which he is directing his efforts is realized, he announced recently. Dr. Cressman has carried on ex tensive research and exploration projects in the state of Oregon and has uncovered valuable scien tific information concerning the ancient life in this state. Information regarding Indian relics, burial grounds, rock writ ing and other clues that may lead to the discovery of material valu able for Dr. Cressman’s collection, will be welcomed by him. Many years of effort will be ex pended before the atlas is com pleted but its value to anthropolo gists and others interested in these fields is unestimable. French Travel Books, Pictures Are Exhibited France is the theme of the new exhibits on view in the reading room and English reserve in the old library today. Arranged by Mrs. lone E. Brooke, clerical as sistant in the circulation depart ment, the display consists mainly of travel books with illustrations of cathedrals and other French scenes. French pictures loaned by Miss Christina A. Crane, instructor in romance languages, are shown with the books in the downstairs exhibit. Foreign Scholarships Announced in Library Notices of scholarships and fel lowships as well as announce ments of German, French, Mexi can, and Russian universities are to be found on the bulletin board in the basemA of the old libe. Posters anMuncing fellowships and scholarships give full informa tion as to qualifications, etc., or state where such information may be obtained. Foreign university posters make special note of cours es. excursions, and so forth which would be of particular interest to American students. Duckling Hoopers Increase Number Of Victims to Seven Art Merryman of Rooks Leads Scoring With 11 Points; Wellington Commits a 6Riegals’ By BILL PHIPPS (Emerald Sports Editor) A spasmodically brilliant Oregon freshman basketball fi\e rode to its seventh straight victory of the season last night, nos ing out the Oregon State rooks in a thrilling 32-30 battle on the Igloo court. The Ducklings margin ol victory came on a “Roy Riegels’ play” by “Duke” Wellington, rook center, who dropped a setup into the Oregon basket as he extracted the ball from a melee under the basket just after the second half opened. The frosh, sparked throughout by the flashy play 01 Sam Liebowitz, turned in some good basketball to take the lead dur ing the first half only to be nosed out 13 to 12 at the halt-waj mark, and again in the final period they hit their stride long enough to twice shake off one-point rook leads. Art Merryman, driving little t> rook forward, played the starring role for Coach George Scott's lads both on the floor and in the scor ing which he led for the evening with 11 points. Along with Mer ryman in the rook rallies came Ed Torgerson and Hub Tuttle, and the three of them pulled the Orange babes into the lead as the half closed and on two occasions in the second session. Leading the evenly balanced frosh scoring machine were John Lewis and Roy Williamson, who each picked up nine counters, and Liebowitz, who, in addition to his tricky passing and smooth floor work, garnered eight digits. Frosh Take Early Lead After the frosh took the lead from the start the scoring alter nated until the count was tied at four-all, at which point the frosh offense drove to the front when Liebowitz dribbled through the rook defense for a basket. Wil liamson took a pass from Lewis for another bucket a bit later but Merryman came back with a long one. Williamson brought the frosh total to 12 after he sank a one handed push-shot as he dribbled along the foul line and another one when he grabbed the ball out of a pile-up and poked it through the hoop. Oregon State started a drive from the next tip-off as Torger son sniped a long-distance at tempt. Then as Liebowitz was taken from the game temporarily Merryman potted another long one. Torgerson made a third long shot good from just inside the center circle to put the rooks in the lead 13 to 12. Shortly before the gun sounded Williamson made a desperate effort to break the rooks’ advantage, but his long one rolled around the rim and then flew out. Frosh Come Back Strong Liebowitz started the fireworks for the frosh in the second half when he faked the Orange de fense out of position and dribbled to the foul stripe where he pushed in a nice shot as the rooks closed around him. Williamson dropped in a free throw and in the next scrimmage session under the frosh basket the confused Wellington padded the Duckling score when J he retrieved the ball, pivoted and dropped a short two-handed crip ple into the Oregon basket. Lewis followed one in to run the Oregon count to 19 before Kebbe regis tered for Oregon State. The second Orange rally began after about 11 minutes of play in the second half when Tuttle scored twice, once on a close try after a perfectly executed block and again when he fired a shot from long range to give the rooks the edge 25-24. Ducks Increase Lead Liebowitz netted a long angle throw from the sideline for Ore gon but the advantage was short lived as Merryman dribbled around two Duck defense men for an other setup. After Oregon counted twice more on a sensational one handed running shot by Liebo witz from just inside the foul cir cle and on Liebowitz’s pass to Lewis, who dribbled in close, Helmkin tallied to make the score 32-27 for the frosh. Murray fouled Merryman, who made the gift try good, and Mer ryman faked Liebow'itz out of po sition to amble in for an easy one. ; With the count 32 to 30 the frosh managed to get possession and hold the casaba in their offensive formation until the final gun. Eugene High Wins Eugene high dropped University high 19-13 in a fast tilt in the preliminary feature. Summary: Oregon Frosh (32) FG Lewis, f . 4 Williamson, f . 4 Helmken, c . 2 Liebowitz, g . 4 Hardisty, g, f . 0 Murray, c . 0 Faust, g . 0 Rotenberg, g .r. 0 * Wellington . 1 FT I’F 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total .15 2 7 ^Scored field goal for frosh. O.S.C. Kooks (30) FG Marryman, f . 5 Torgerson, f . 2 Wellington, c . 1 Tuttle, g . 2 Deming, g . 0 FT PF 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Total .13 4 1 Referee: Dwight Adams, Salem. McMorran Sc Washburne’s EUGENE’S OWN STORE - PHONE 2700 -— 12 O'CLOCK AND ALL IS WELL i n wirsity-towris , 'CLUBMAN' I Single-Breasted .$30 Double-Breasted .$35 Vests . $8.50 Shirts . 83.00 Socks GOc-81.00 Suspenders .85c-$1.25 Studs . 50c-75c Stud Sets S2.00-85.00 Cuff Links .50c-$1.00 Dress Pumps $5.00-$7.50 FIRST FLOOR