THE Firing Line By PAT FRIZZELL John Warren, whose call foi freshman REAL baseball players was answered bv slightly more than twenty mAi, is heartily in favor of re-establishing REAL baseball, hard ..baseball, . as ..an intramural sport. Softball was unheard of when Honest John was in school here in the middle and late '20's and there was, he says, lots of interest in intramural baseball. “More than now,” he emphasized in response to direct query yesterday. ► They not only had intramural baseball in those days but also had a baseball league for the different schools of the University. That's another thing that should never have been allowed to fall by the wayside. There was real rivalry when the business ad boys crossed bats with the journalism school or the education and architecture lads mixed it up. Royal Brougham in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer asks this ques tion: “What has become of the old time, all-around, three sport col lege star who would play football, basketball, and baseball and lassie any man in the house?” And Brougham answers thusly: “He is gone with the wind, for this is the age of specialists in athletics as in everything else.” It's an interesting fact. Brough am goes on to point out how such stalwarts as Indian Jim Thorpe and Ernie Nevers used to “play the field” and get away with it. * * * Today college athletes are dis couraged from taking part in more than two sports. Or, if they aren’t discouraged by advisors, the task in making three varsity teams is insurmountable in itself. There used to be lots of 'em everywhere in three sports, even lour. They took up any' old game and starred at it. Rut today, with competition tougher and practice p.ericds longer, it can hardly be done. » * * How many three-sport varsity athletes does Oregon have today? You count ’em, or let me, and it ,adds to the same answer—none at all. Some of the lads, like Bob A net and Bob Smith, were three sport men as freshmen, but they all dropped out of one or two fields when they make the big jump into varsity ranks. How many two-sport varsity athletes do we have here ? Well, there are several, but most of 'em are brilliant in only one line. Here’s a list: Football and baseball — Andy Hurney, Jimmy Nicholson, John Yerby and Dave Gammon. The latter two are none too sure of surviving on the baseball club. Basketball and baseball — John Lewis, Bill Courtney, Ford Mullen, Gale Smith, Chief McLean, Boh Hardy. Lewis and Courtney are the only bona fide members of the two-sports club here. McLean and Hardy played their basketball at Southern Oregon normal and Mul len and Smith were subs who didn’t crash the lineup in basket ball. But they were on the squad. Football and track—Bill Foskett, Dutch Holland. The latter is back in school this term after a layoff, That’s about it. * * * Of course, such footballists as ytrcsfonc AUTO SUPPLy a SERVICE STORES Oregon Netmen Defeat Stubborn Linfield Team, 5 to 2 Washke’s Men Sweep Doubles To Win Match Economus Downed by Linfield Ace Player; Team Slated to Meet Reed There Today By CHUCK VAN SCOYOC Competition, and plenty of it was given Oregon’s varsity tennis squad yesterday when Paul Wash ke's racqueteers were forced to their utmost to defeat a fighting team of netmen from Linfield col lege, 5 matches to 2, in the local P. E. gyms. With a team composed mostly of freshmen, the Wildcats invaded the local courts and handed the Ducks a bad scare before the after noon's conflict had subsided. Bob Lloyd former Benson Tech prep per and city parks champion of Portland, drew first blood when he dropped Johnny^ Economus, Ore gon’s No. 1 man, in straight sets 6-1, 6-2. Showing superb form in every field' of tennis play, Lloyd was easily the outstanding man of the day. Eaton Evens Count Chuck Eaton evened the count with the Wildcats by turning the tables on Frank Hendricks, 6-1,6-2. Eaton's experience in varsity com petition was clearly displayed as he outdrove and out-served his younger opponent. Larry Crane found considerable opposition in Milton Robbins, act ing captain for the Wildcats, but managed to overcome his oppon ent, 7-5, 6-4. Both men displayed good form, but Crane's serves and placements helped him through in the pinches. Zimmerman Wins Easily Bill Zimmerman found the easi est going of the day when he trampled Bill Stryker, 6-0, 6-0. Zimmerman was superior in every department of the game and his steady playing brought him his one-sided victory. Don Thompson, former Oregon student, and transfer to Linfield from Arizona, won the second vic tory from the Ducks by defeating A1 Finke, No. 5 for Oregon, 6-4, 0-6, 6-4. £fter trailing, 4 games to 1, in the first set, Thompson ral lied to down Finke with a flurry of cross-court shots and overhand drives. In the second encounter, Thompson appeared to be resting on his heels, and Finke had little trouble in whitewashing him, 6-0. In the deciding set, Finke again assumed the lead, only to be over taken by his aggressive opponent in a duplicate of the first set. Doubles Team Wins In the doubles division, Oregon's No. 1 combination of Economus and Eaton made quick work of Lloyd and Engel, ranking Wildcat duet, defeating them 6-2, 6-2. Play ing to their opponent's backhands enabled the Duck netmen to smash the lobbed returns where their re turn by the Linfield pair was im possible. The Webfoot. team of Finke and Zimmerman wound up the day by defeating Robbins and Breeding, 6 3. 6-4. Zimmerman and Finke took the aggressive and led throughout the match. Meet Reed Again With their third consecutive vic tory stored away, the Webfoot racqueteers will depart for Port land today to tangle with Reed college, providing weather condi tions are favorable. Following the match. Coach Washke will depart for New York for the national P. E. convention, returning April 30 to Pullman. Washington, where the Ducks are scheduled to open their conference play on that date. A previous match with Reed col lege scheduled for last Saturday was canceled by the Portland team. Bob Braddock, Dale Lasselle, and Verne Moore have played lots of basketball. But they don't play varsity basketball. Only Webfoot to play both varsity football and varsity basketball in recent sea sons was Budd Jones. Bob Whitfield is probably Ore gon's most versatile athlete, but "Smokey” hasn't succeeded in crashing any varsity lineups yet. Whitfield turns out for football and basketball and he's a boxer on the side. Incidentally, he's a good boy in everything he tries. Emerald advertisers offer you more than support—they also have i values. Baseball's Most Courageous WJWBW S*>>. m*mmKk***>' ' Ihe Cleveland OutfiELDEG. fought off -thOee attacks OF SPINAL MENINGITIS TO STAY in -we eall game. Awarded the Philadelphia , '< SPOCTS >N(?lT&(ES'ASSOCIATION trophy AS the /MOSTCOUfZAG-EOUS athlete of \«53fc. Qe SPlTE HIS ILLNESS, CAMP8EL1 ; Played IM 74 GAMES LASTSE4SON AND BATT&D.372. LvIeiGHS 005 POUNDS NOWANDTEEUS "AS strong as am oxff Duck Wrestlers, Boxers Defeated Clarence Francis Only Duck io Win; Whitfield, Dimit Earn Draws Oregon's boxers and wrestlers came out on the short end of their smoker at the men’s gym in Cor vallis last Friday evening, winning one wrestling match, drawing both a wrestling and boxinb match. In the first wrestling match of the evening, Clarence Francis defeated Henry Gibbs in the 120 pound division. Smokey Whitfield earned a draw with Carl Larson in a toe-to-toe slugging bee. Jim Dimit drew with Leeds Bailey in the 175-pound wrestling division. Paul Jackson furnished the best bout of the evening with his battle with Dave Perkins, who has won 10 of his last 15 battles by KO's. Evidently with the idea of toy ing with Jackson, who substituted for Stan Norris, Perkins was al most swept off his feet by a first round flurry of rights and lefts. However, Perkins came back in the last two rounds to clearly prove himself master. He had Jackson groggy at the final bell. Tommy Dc Freitas was the sole casualty of the evening, being knocked out in the middle of the first round by Cal Monroe. Summary: 125 pounds— Clarence Francis, U. of O., defeated Henry Gibbs, 1:12. 135 pounds — Bob McRobcrts, OSC, defeated Chuck Miller, 3:55. 145 pounds — Darrel Dudley, OSC, decisioned Leland Dunn. 155 pounds-—Lee Gibson, OSC, decisioned Dale Peterson. 165 pounds -Bob Nelson, OSC, defeated Dick Russell, 45 seconds. 175 pounds -Leeds Bailey, OSC, drew with Jim Dimit. Boxing 135 pounds—Dave Perkins, OSC, defeated Paul Jackson, decision. 145 pounds—Cal Monroe, OSC, knocked out Tommy Dc Freitas first round. 155 pounds—Earl Williams, OSC, decisioned Stan Kunzman. 165 pounds- Carl Larson, OSC, drew with Smokey Whitfield. 175 pounds —• Homer Millard, OSC decisioned Neil Stackhouse. Referee, Eddie Volk, Portland. Boom for the gang, TAYLOR’S, ad (3JSEJeiJ£IBJSrEJSJSM5J3EE®EjElS®2JSMt Varoff Hard at Work to Regain World Record Is George Varoff working hard now ? After the Sunday morning papers caried the news that Sef ton of Southern California had broken his world's pole valut record, the Oregon Phi Psi began to get busy. He was out earlier than usual Monday afternoon for his work out, and a rigorous one it was, too. His leg. which had been swollen badly when he return ed from his eastern trip, is get ting better, although he still finds it necessary to nurse it carefully. At the Hill relays in Portland a few weeks ago he went over 14 feet 3 inches, with inches to spare, but Bill Hayward stopped him from making any further efforts lest he re-injure his leg. But George is not worried. “Are we going to beat this guy in Southern Cal., George,” he was asked. “Eventually, maybe,” he said. “Anyway, we've got lots of time." After all, this is George’s first year of varsity competition. Footballers Go Inside to View Game Pictures < Because of a wet field and rain the intra - squad football game scheduled for Saturday was post poned. Instead the squad spent the af ternoon viewing moving pictures of Oregon’s games with Southern California, California, and Stanford last fall. Comments were made on the playing of various members of the team, and Coach Callison and Gene Shields pointed out the mis takes which were being made. . The pictures were shown in the assembly room of the new gym. Send the Emerald to your friends. Subscriptions only $3.00 per year. .Shorthand - Typewriting Complete Business Course ' University Business College ■ Edward L. Ryan, B.S., E.L.B., [ Manager ; I.O.O.F. Building, Eugene rfljBmCTflrajHrniraritrtBramrarpirararararararaiaraG isjsiaEiaiaiaaiaijusHsi How are You on Reading Script? Maybe the Prof doesn't like to read it either. Better T ype Your Papers Rent a Typewriter—Put it to Work OFFICE MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO. 1047 Willamette St. Phone 148 1 m 1 I re? Webfoots Clash With Willamette Play at Salem Tomorrow In Doubleheader With Keene’s Bearcats WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY, SA-LEM, April 12 — (Special to Emerald) Willamette's varsity nine will launch defense of its 1936 Oregon state collegiate baseball championship this week, as it plays six games with University of Oregon and Oregon State col lege clubs. The Webfoots are slated to ap pear in a double-header at Salem Wednesday, the 14th. and the Beavers in a twin-bill here Satur day. The other two tilts, also against Oregon State, will be play ed at Corvallis next Friday. With his infield problem- that of replacing two star performers— virtually solved by the brilliant performance of varsity newcom ers, and his pitchers gradually rounding into shape, Head Coach “Spec" Keene announced that he would concentrate on hitting the rest of the season. The Bearcats have been none too dangerous at the bat in intcrschool tilts, but Keene believes that by mid-season his team will be a tough one to beat provided it finds its batting eye. With Billy Beard, veteran in fielder, shifted behind the plate' from shortstop until Hal Moc, Ict terman catcher, recovers from a broken wrist, Keene’s infield is not the one which he planned would start the season. However, two freshmen diamond stars have plainly shown that they can fill Beard’s shortstop post without weakening the infield. They are Lee Shinn, Baker, and Gordy Williamson, from Grant High of Portland. The duo will probably alternate at short in Linfield Game Today May Be Delayed Incessant Kain Leaves Field in Poor Shape For Ninth Scheduled Contest of Season By ELBERT HAWKINS Crocuses may be blossoming in Smeadville, but life for Coach Howard Hobson and his aquatic Duck baseball team is just one I bucketfull of H20 after another. Game number nine of the current pre-season varsity baseball slate is scheduled for this afternoon on Howe field against Linfield col lege's bal lclub. Authentic rumors late yesterday afternoon, however, disclosed the fact that Howe field was complete ly submerged. When last seen the top post of the wire screen in back of home plate was gradually sinking before the turbulent wa ters. Might Try It Hobby has wired the government for a fleet of battleships, and pro vided they arrive in time, the Web loots and Linfield MIGHT at 3 o’clock this afternoon shinney off in a game of water polo. Oregon— through some stroke of fate — found time to play two games out of eight last week, so get a little taste of action. The Ducks won both games, downing Oregon Normal, 8-6, in ten inn ings at Monmouth, and on the home field taking a 2 to 0 nod over Portland University behind three-hit pitching by sophomore Bill Sayles. Team is Ilandicupped The long strip of postponements is proving costly to the Webfoots as a week from Friday marks the opening of this year's northern di vision pennant chase. Four of Coach Hobson’s pitchers saw ac tion last week, but Captain Johnny Lewis and Bill Marshall are still untested. Against Oregon Normal, LeRoy Mattingly, Dave Gammon, and Boh Hardy were all called to the mound. Hardy, Oregon’s lone southpaw pitcher, heaved shutout ball during his six innings on the hill, while Mattingly and Gammon pitched fair ball, but were touched for runs mainly through poor support. Carlin Blanks Them Portland’s ace moundsman, Jim Carlin, impressed upon the Web foots a need for batting improve ment. Seven of Hobby’s baseball Players were held hitless by Carlin. Diminutive Bill Courtney, left fielder, who was one of Oregon's two starting left-handed batters, drove out two hits, and Jock Gor don, shortstop, collected the other pair. Courtney and Ford Mullen, stocky second baseman, arc the only hitters of the present starting lineup to bat on the portside. Jack Coleman, infielder; John Yorby, outfielder, and Bob Hardy, pitcher, arc the only other Webfoots who bat on that side of the plate. No Date .Set today's Linlield game may he early games. The rest of the infield will pro bably stay intact the remainder of the year. It lists Rex Pierce, Portland sophomore, at first; Billy Sutton, field captain and senior from Portland, at second, and Roy Orrcn, hard-hitting Silvcrton soph omore, at third. 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The Laurelwood layout, home course for the frosh, is easier than the country club, but Saturday’s match play may settle the question many have asked: "Can the frosh out play the varsity?" Two challenge matches were played last week in the frosh ranks, with Ben Hughes, qualify ing medalist, shunted to No. 2 position by his hefty rival, Don Coles. Coles shot a 70, two under par, on the rainswept Laureivvood course to drop Hughes 2 and 1 for No. 1 spot in next Saturday's lineup. Shelby Golden, No. 3 qualifier for the frosh squad, was also handed a surprise challenge upset, when Bill Rosson scored a 70 to win 2 and 1, moving Golden to his own No. 4 position. Doc Near and Ed Peabody are in 5 and 6 the positions to date. The varsity team is also making ready for Saturday's match, with challenges being made for team i positions. i Walt Cline defending his No. 2 | spot yesterday when he turned I back Doug Ramsey with a snappy I sub-par 70 on the soggy country .club course. Cline won 4 and 3. Bill Watson grabbed No. 4 from Dave Hamley when he scored an 80 to win 4 and 3. Bill Stockton shot a par 72 to turn back challenger Louis Cooke, 5 and 4. Stockton is No. 6. Other challenges will be played this week to complete the lineup. set back one day, alothugh definite time for replaying the probable postponement is not set. Oregon is slated to wind up pre-season action a week from today against Linfield at McMinnville. , Coach Lever is reported to have a fairly strong team in fold this year. Lever has only one letterman in his outfield, but is boasting a veteran infield. Ernie Strains is holding down first base, while “Swede" Swenson performs at second, Hal Votaw at shortstop, and Reynold Cook at third. Votaw, only non-lettcrman of the infield, is a. transfer from Pacific Lutheran college of Ta coma. Coach Lever is depending on Emmet Reed, a, colored boy, for most of his flinging. Other pitch ers are John Larsell, reserve from last season, Cliff Curl, and Arnold Fletcher. LOST — SAE pin, sweetheart size, between Friendly, old libe and Taylor’s. Call 1452J. pfSjsiajsjsiajBiaisjsisisEisjEisisjsjsjsisisisii Continued Rain Bothers Duck Track Squad Seven Meets Listed For Current Season; Time Trials Are Delayed by Downpour Continued rains and a track that resembles the mill race are a tough combination to beat, and the Web foot varsity cindermen, having no superhuman qualities, have been swamped in their attempts to pro perly condition themselves for the coming intercollegiate track and field season. Time trials set for Saturday were again postponed as a torrent of rain which started during the night and continued all afternoon, made the track a river of mud. Kain Problem Serious With the Oregon State relays less than two weeks away, the situation is becoming serious. The tracksters have had hardly a day of decent weather since the start of the term, and proper conditioning is essential to a winning track squad. Of interest to the Oregon track team, and especially George Varoff, was the news that Bill Sefton, USC veteran, broke Varoff’s world record in the pole vault by clear ing 14 feet 7% inches in a dual meet with California on Saturday. Varoff is still officially the record holder until the new mark is ac cepted. Have Seven Meets The Webfoot trackmen will par ticipate in seven meets this season. There is only one meet scheduled for Hayward field, the dual en (Please turn tu page four) THE NEWEST at our rental library : Noel Coward Present Indicative : Franze Werefel Twilight of a World : Somerset Maugham Theatre : Richard Aldington Very Jleaven : Rudyard Kipling Something qf Myself : John Steinbeck Of Mice and Men : Sophus Winter Mortgage Your Heart : Martha Ostenso The Stone Field : James Perry Murder Walks the ('orridors The ?CO-OP’ r?> IS YOUR CAR READY FOR SPRING? 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