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TOM McCALL . Editor Don Casciato . Assistant Editor Reporters: Ben Back, Robert Bauer, Bruce Currie, Pat Frizzell, Wendell Wyatt, Bill Van Dusen, Howard Skinner. Co-ed Reporter: Caroline Hand READ EMERALD SPORTS every day. Follow University athletic activities through this page. Make it a daily habit to read scribe McCall’s “Sport Quacks”—interesting comments on doings in sportdom. FORMULA GIVEN FOR ,% FOOTBALL FORECASTING; • TODAY’S WINNERS TICKED WEBFOOTS SELECTED TO BEAT PILOTS IN HIGH-SCORING GAME •* By TOM McCALL Quacks Sport People all over the Northwest have written me asking just what occult power it is that enables me to pick the results of the season’s games so far before hand. In lieu of a divulgence of the real answer I have cast my eyes to the ground and stamped coyly. Once in a fit of extreme modestly I stepped on one of the prostrate orbs. Heh, heh. But here again I find myself becoming evasive, so on to the real truth of my success without delay. Mi * * As in all illustrations, examples should be set forth to clarify the explanation. What could be better to show how I established my phe nominal record that citing the method resorted to to determine the winner of the recent Oregon-UCLA game. In deciding just what margin Oregon would win by I figured that the Bruins were twice as good defensively as they were in 1934. Therefore, rating the Oregon offensive equal to last years, last autumns 26 points were divided by two. Then as part of the formula, three points were taken from the loser’s last year’s score. It took me just about a minute to figure out that the Webfoots would win by a thirteen point margin. Simple isn’t it? If there is a suspicion that the previously mentioned method may occasionally be true, the following formula is very successful. Simply add the number of years that each team has had its annual series (for example, Oregon and OSC have met 39 times). Two times 39, still using the local teams’ feud, is 48. Now to find the score that each team will amass you simply divide the weight of the rival left halfbacks by the 48, and the resultant two numbers will represent the number of conversions made after touchdowns, by. the respective rivals. Well, that’s that, and I’m glad the secret is out. M; M! M= Now that the confession is spreading like wildfire throughout the Northwest, I might as well discard both formulas. You wait and see if all the experts don't come out with the same scores. * * * A very simple mathematical problem which I still cherish as a secret arrives at the following scores for the weekend. Oregon 19, Portland U 13. USC 13, WSC 6. Santa Clara 3, St. Mary’s 0. Stanford 20, Montana 6. Idaho 7, OSC 6. California 7, Pacific 7. Notre Dame 12, Army 12. Princeton 26, Lehigh 3. Texas Christian 14, University of Texas 6. Southern Methodist 19, Arkansas 6. Minnesota 20, Michigan 9. Phi Psis and Chi Psis Vie In Battle of Century Sunday morning at 10 a. m. Phi Kappa Psi and Chi Psi will clash on Hayward field in the fifth annual playing of the University of Oregon’s own little Civil War. It’s a traditional affair between the two houses, and one which us ually succeeds in crippling the members of both for at least a week. In preceding years the game has been played in Patter son Memorial stadium, (right across the street from the Green Parrot), but this year the encoun ter has been moved to Hayward field in order to accommodate the huge crowd which has made res ervations for the fiasco. James Ringrose II, chairman of the committee in charge of ticket sales, anticipates a record turn out of at least seven rabid fans. “There are only about 18,000 seats left,” Mr. Ringrose said when contacted by an Emerald re porter, “so it behooves the fans who wish to see this thrilling struggle to get their seats early.” Peter Brook. Chi Psi mentor, would say nothing for publication except, “I anticipate a tight game.” Rumor has it that the Chi Psi lads are accusing the Phi Psis of professionalism, but the Phi Psis emphatically denied that they had imported a couple of San Fran cisco toughs for the game. ‘They’re not from San Fx-ancisco,” insisted the Bedlam Gables boys ‘‘They're from Galileo.” Smart money is being taken at seven to five on the Chi Psis, but Chi Psi scouts have reported that nightly scrimmages are taking place in the Phi Psi dining room and that the team from Uproar Arms is rapidly getting used to playing on a wet field'. Ed Labbe, Chi Psi business manager is taking care of the gate receipts and turning them into insurance policies as fast as they come in. Minerals Important During Time of War,Says Smith Minerals have played a stra tegic part in most of the world’s great wars in modern times, ac cording to Warren D. Smith, head of the geography department at the University of Oregon. The nc~ ’' for coal and oil and other neces-, sary minerals has been one of the forces compelling many nations to attempt invasions of other lands. “In Italy’s fight with Ethiopia, however, minerals appear to come second in importance to the need for land to relieve overcrowded cities and to grow cotton on for the textile mills of Italy,” declared Mr. Smith. “Very little is known about the minerals which can be found in Ethiopia, and unless Italy j has knowledge unknown to the, rest of the world concerning oil or | coal deposits, it would not be worthwhile for Mussolini to base j a whole campaign upon the hope j of getting some of the minerals which his country needs so badly, particularly in the face of world opposition.” According to books and articles on the subject, Ethiopia has a •small amount of gold and copper and a/ few undeveloped regions which may contain coal and oil. The volcanic and crystalline rock which predominate in that country are not very suitable for oil, how ever. Recently the mining of pot ash has been developed on a com mercial scale, a fact which Italy may have considered. A British mining engineer was sent out to look for platinum, a few years ago, but in his published report he did n't say whether he was successful or not, so the amount of platinum, if any, is still unknown. “Geologists play an important part in war,” Mr. Smith explained. “They seek out suitable forma tions for army dugouts and trenches. If a trench has a clay bottom, it will soon be ankle-deep in mud, but if the ditch is dug in porous chalky ground, the bottom will remain dry. A geologist is necessary to locate suitable rocks for gun emplacements, road metal, etc. In the present war he will be particularly important to the Italian army in its search foi sources of ground water in case the Ethiopians pollute the present springs.” Mr. Smith did not think this way of getting water would be very satisfactory, however, be cause it would necessitate a Ions (Pleas- turn ta page tain) Pacific All-American Timber Grantland Rice, most famous of American sports writers, last night named the three stars pictured above among a list of prospective 1935 all-American players. The trio includes Oregon’s own Stan Riordan, premier punter of the West (left); Stanford’s Bobby Grayson, almost a certainty to repeat at fullback on the mythical eleven (center); and Chuck Cheshire, UCLA halfback, whose phenomenal runs have been a standout of every game he has played. Pilots Ready For Battle With Oregon Gene Murphy Plans Razzle-Dazzle Atlaek In Today’s Tussle; Albin Is Big Threat PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 15.— (Special)—Coach Gene Murphy has tagged the “go" sign on his University of Portland offensive this week and is prepared to cut loose with a razzle-dazzle attack when the Pilots meet University of Oregon Webfoots at Multnomah civic stadium today. In long practice sessions during the week the Pilots concentrated exclusively upon offensive plays, Murphy expressing himself as content to let the strong Portland defense rest on its proven merits. To his quarterbacks the Pilot skipper gave instructions to “shoot the works” against Prink Calli son’s team, and his orders were taken to mean that the Portland ers will uncork a fine flurry of forward and lateral passes in an effort to chalk up an upset vic tory, or, at least, equal the thrill ing Oregon-Portland game of 1933 which the Webfoots won, 14-7, with a touchdown in the final five minutes of play. Meanwhile, Pilot stock boomed upward with the announcement that George Albin, shifty triple | threater, will be in condition to [ start Saturday’s contest. yVlbin, | the sharp-shooting bomber whose ! passes played havoc last Novem ber with a powerful Santa Clara eleven, is slated to perform at the right halfback iruC and will share the brunt of the Pilot attack with Dan Crowley, shifty 170-pound | fullback. On the basis of their perform i ante against Santa Clara and Ore gon State. Pilot linemen should stand up well against the big Ore gon forwards and Murphy has few j worries on that score. Largely be j cause of several fine “defensive 1 stands by the line, the Portland ers were able to hold both the Broncos and the Beavers to score less ties in the first half. Duniway Tells I Continued from l'at/e One) of the Emerald, worked for two ! years on the Eugene Morning News, and from there went to the i Oregonian in Portland. In 1934 ■ he was placed in charge of the United Press in Salem, and there : works with Don Caswell, a fellow | alumnus of the University. Send the Emerald to your friends. DeBusk’s Clinic Is Well Received University Professor B. W. De Busk’s remedial reading clinic which up until a year ago was the only one of its kind in the United States, has had cases that have come from as far east as Milwaukee, as far west as Hono lulu, and as far south as San Di ego. The clinic started in 1928 as a result of Dr. DeBusk's work on a high school student who was pro nounced a mental defective, and whose sole trouble was found to be inability to recognize the words on a printed page. The clinic is held every summer for children ranging from grade school students up to college stu dents, and an advisory service is maintained throughout the school year. He ranges from one to six patients per day. Dr. DeBusk cites interesting re sults: the change of a student on probation to getting straight A’s after his reading difficulty was cleared up, and cases of children advancing two years and a half in their reading ability during the course of the six weeks of sum mer session. Three years ago Dr. DeBusk adapted the same technique ex clusively to college students, and the result was a course entitled “How to Study.” This year it is divided up into two sections: those who show lack of ability to or ganize, their material under Ken neth Shumaker, and those who need definite reading techniques, under Dr. DeBusk, himself. Dr. DeBusk enjoys his work very much and says that he likes to work with people, gets a great personal satisfaction out of the things these people accomplish af ter their reading defects are over come. The advisory service maintained for children throughout the year is also maintained for college stu dents. Innocent (Continued front Pu'jc Two) of a very dead red herring. Be happy! And Chandler should have been a Roman. Only a toga could fittingly drape that portly fig ure. Only the pomp of pillars could set off the imperial front of Big Ben. The foundation of I Capitalism, the epitome of the Victorian age, Ben will have; to : be a bank director at the very least. A virtuous wife, an as sured income, and a set of well worn ideals . . . this is heaven ! enough for a well-brought-up I •>«>• Send the Emerald to your friends. Subscription rates $2.b0 a year. FRANK MSCHEK’S BIG MOMENT IN FOOTBALL AS TOLD TO BRUCE CURRIE Frank Michek, Oregon’s driving fullback, received his big moment in a track meet! Michek was on Scappoose high school's three-man track teum in his last year of high school. On the Friday preceding an import ant district meet at Seaside, Frank discovered that he could not find transportation to Seaside. So, on Friday night, Michek went to the junior prom and' amused himself by dancing until nearly two in the morning. After the dance Frank found a way to get to the meet, and at 5 o’clock that same morning he left for Sea side. Although dead tired, he quali fied in the sprints in the morning and then went to bed to rest for the finals in the afternoon. In the events that afternoon the present “Scappoose unlimit ed" of the Webfoot backfield won four firsts and' was carried ex hausted off the field. Michek said: "That was the most thrilling and exhausting moment of my life.” ■ Michek is one of the fastest, charging fullbacks ever to carry the ball for Oregon. This is his last season on the Webfoot squad, and his heads-up playing is the kind that Oregon fans will not for get in a long time. Air Y’ Listenin’ (Continued from Faye Tzvo) did last year on the Camel Cara van program. The explanation may be because of the fact that the band is broadcasting from another studio, much smaller than last year's and equipped with better soundboards. Also that vacation may have something to do with it. Anyhow, the Casa Loma bunch shows a lot of Gray matter behind it. * * * Tops in the Tunes Cheek to Cheek I’m on a See-Saw I’m in the Mood for Love I Wished on the Moon Treasure Island Top Hat Rhythm and Romance I Wish I Were Aladdin Truckin’ Double Trouble tSBC-CBS Prog rums Today 2:15 p. m. — Football games. Orcgon-Portland, Rollie Truitt announcing. KGW. O.S.C.-Idaho; Art Kirkham, an nouncer. KOIN. Coll. Pacific - California. KFRC. Stanford-Montana. KPO, KJR, KGW. W.S.C.-U.S.C. KHQ, KFI. U.S.F.-Denver U. KGO, KHQ. 4:00 Old Gold presents All America football news. KOA. o :00 The Hit Parade. NBC. 0:00 Rubinoff and his violin. Virginia llae, Jan Peerce, and Graham McNamce. KPT, KPO, KGW. Andre Kostelanetz’ orchestra. KOIN, KSL. 0:30 — Shell Chateau. Wallace Beery, m.c., guest artists, Jack Stanton and Peggy Gardiner, vo calists. NBC-KPO network. 7:30 First broadcast of Corn Cob Pipe Club of Va. Variety pro gram. KFI, KPO. 9:00 Carefree Carnival. KPO, KGW, KFI. Send the Emerald to your friends. Subscription rates $2.50 a year. T-t-t'TT'M-l-f-f-t'-M'Tt-T-MTT-l’TTT ! TREE TOP | I * i he Syncopated t % Shine Shop Near Mayflower Theater 4> Latest Football News Cash Paid for Clothes— Suits, Shoes, Hats, etc. i i i i \ STAR EXCHANGE | (iVi Willamette I’lione 597 « ■ Will (’all Spice from hero and there in sportdom The PORTLAND PILOTS will not lose a single player from the first string varsity eleven for the 1936 season. The UNIVERSITY of WASHINGTON first string squad of basketeers is being hard pressed for position by reserves. Construction of a new OLYMPIC village where visiting athletes will be housed during the 1936 OLYMPIC GAMES, has begun. After two defeats, the AMERI CAN amateur baseball team man aged to win a game in Japan. New rules for basketball this sea son will make the game much faster. The UNIVERSITY of WASHINGTON is already making tentative plans for entering some of their players on the AMERI CAN OLYMPIC basketball team after they win the Northwest title. Maybe they haven’t heard about Oregon’s team yet. Elmer Layden of Notre Dame, and Francis Schmidt of Ohio State, refused to shake hands with each other be for their game this season. STRONG ACCEPTS POST Clarence W. Strong, former part time assistant in the chemistry laboratory, at the University, has accepted a position as chemistry instructor in the Mapleton high school. GEMMELL has position Ronald Gemmell is director of physical education at the State training school at Woodburn. Mr. Gemmell majored in journalism while at the University and re ceived his B.A. degree last June. Send the Emerald to your friends. Portland U. Passes May Bother Ducks Gene Murphy’s Crew Has Chance to Upset Webfoots in Final Stadium Grid Game PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS: Oregon Riordan (C) .. Bjork . Carter . Moore . Amato . Skinner . Jones .. Reischman . Lasselle . Braddock . Michek . Portland LE . Barlow LT . Dunstan LG . Hinch C . McDade RG . Wolz RT .... (C) Slusser RE . Harmon Q . McCarthy LH . Sullivan RH . Albin F . Crowley A duel between tremendous power and tricky passing is the bill of fare for grid fans who will watch the University of Oregon and the University of Portland tangle in Multnomah stadium this afternoon. Oregon has the power and lots of it. Led by mighty Frank Mi chek, the Webfoot’s crunching of fense is hard to halt. Portland has the passes and plenty of them. George Albin is the gentleman who chucks the prolate spheroid through the air with the greatest of ease, and he is likewise difficult to stop. Pilots Stand Chance Gene Murphy's Pilots are no weak sisters. They held their own earlier in the year with Santa Clara and Oregon State and are definitely plotting to upset Oregon. In Albin, whose good right arm enabled the Portlanders to throw a terrible scare into Santa Clara's Broncho horde a year ago, the Pilots have one of the best aerial experts on the coast. Out of the Oregon State contest with injuries, Albin is now ready to assume his old post at right half and will probably be in his most pesky mood today. Regulars Open for Ducks To cope with Albin and his hard fighting Irish mates, Prink Calli son is planning to open the fracas with his first string lineup. Dale Rasselle and Bob Braddock at the halfback posts and Johnny Reisch man at fullback will aid Cruncher Michek behind the line, while in the forward wall will be Captain Stan Riordan and Budd Jones at ends; Del Bjork and Ken Skinner at tackles; Ross Carter and Tony Amato,, guards, and Vernon Moore, center. John Slusser, 212-pound tackle, one of the big stars in the 1933 Oregon-Portland game, won by the Webfoots in the last quarter, 14 to 7, has been named captain of the Pilot squad for today's tussle. Don Harmon, who, like Oregon’s Riordan, is a punting end, and Ed Barlow will hold down the wings for the penninsula aggregation, with the remainder of Gene Murphy’s line shaping up with Hinch and Wolz at guards, Elwyn Dunstan, left tackle and Karl Mc Dade at center Johannessen, regu (Please turn to page four) TONIGHT THE University Theatre 1’renents , V Sparkling Drawing Boom Comedy ‘THE By Robert Sherwood Queen’s Husband’ Under Direction of OTT1L1E TURNBULL SEVBOLT JOHNSON HALL 8 P. M. Reserved Seats 50c General Admission 35c fall 3300, Loral 210 for Information or Reservations