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Oregon Courtmen Check Orange Threat; Near Division Title Webfoot Swimmers Submerge Idahoans Roy Couldn't Change It Roy Pflugrad . . . played briefly for Oregon State last night as the Beavers fell in defeat. CALLING 'EM QUICK By GEORGE PASEKO Assistant Sports Editor One more win and the Ducks e in. Yea, one good night against the ' -whington Huskies at Seattle ex' weekend and the northern di • vision pennant flies over the Igloo mparts for the second straight year—and all because the Ducks g t tough, just as tough as the i. ‘"taters and a little bit tougher in a wild game at McArthur last night. Were the Ducks scrappy? You bet they were . . . they fought for the ball off the backboard . . . and they weren’t giving the big, rough Staters an inch, come what may. Hoop fans have often classified the Oregons as fast and clever, but no one ever has gone out of his way to call them rugged. Yet last night, they had plenty of that old "moxy” ... as over 6000 fans can attest. Coach Hobby Hobson knew af ter last week’s debacle that his Webfoots would have to take it and give it to wallop the Beavers. He prodded them in practice . . . the result, 48 to 37. Coach Hobby was plenty pleased with the showing of his boys and for their driving play in, as he put it, "solving the Beaver strategy” (Others might call it warding off Beaver elbows). The Duck mentor shook hands with every player . . . and he had a good word for every one. The losing mentor, Slats Gill, took the defeat as the good sport he is. "It takes champs to come out of a spot, and Oregon certain ly is one. Sure, they have a chance to take Washington both nights They have a chance to take any one any night. But Washington has a good team, too. All of which, in Mr. Gill’s opin ion makes for a whale of a series at Seattle come March 3 and 4. Oregon's Laddie Gale is a gen tleman, a scholar, a real player and anything else that goes into the makeup of a good fella . . . anyhow he gets Pasero’s vote. Mr. Gale promised long ago to ex pound his opinions to the press (meaning me) at the end of the final OSC game . . . and Gale kept his word. For one thing, High-scoring Laddie doesn't like to play aganist the kind of ball employed by OSC and Idaho ... he likes to run. “Running all the time gets you openings. It’s harder to hit the basket when you break against OSC, you’re checked so hard and '■lose.” The 6-foot 4-inch forward thinks there’s a chance for a sweep at " ’ashingt n, “but we'll be plenty lucky if we get two." Washington's floor is considered handicap to most teams, but Gale n't believe it will bother the ks overmuch. “After all, they'll run with us,” says Gale. Gale also gives the reason why that Washington floor is so pe culiar. “It’s made of sections of plywood, some are 'dead,' and some are very lively. That makes it tough on the dribbler.” And, oh yes, the toughest team for Laddie to face is Oregon State. Matt Pavalunas got a big kick out of starting his first game. "1 wasn’t a bit nervous though," said Matt, “but I was oif on my shots at the start.” As for injured Wally Johansen, who did not play enough to get his hair mussed, the exertion of about two minutes play all but “wore him out.” “Gee, I’m tired," kidded the Geld Dust twin from Astoria-by-the-sea. “I need a rub dgwn.”' Oregon State's players, too, had a word for Oregon. They played hard and they lost . . . but they didn’t moan. In summary, here is what some of the Beavers had to say: Tony Romano- I'm for Oregon. I hope they win the title. Bob Garbould— I think Oregon will win two at Seattle, but I think the Huskies handle the ball under the basket better than any team I've ever seen. A1 Hunter- Everything: I did was wrong. If ever a player had a moan coming it was Hunter, but the stocky little forward said little as the Beaver trainer, Del Allman worked over him in the dressing room. Hunter, who wears specta cles while playing, had a long, ugly gash over his eye, and a cut on his jaw. His eye was cut and his glasses shattered when he bumped Slim Wintermute. He left the game this time with blood streaming down his face, but a. few minutes later he came back, patched up, and with a new pair of specs. A few minutes later he fell, and his jaw hit the floor drawing more blood. It wasn’t Hunter's night. As goes the Emerald so goes Oregon. That is the new slogan of the "shack.” The Emeraldites won their first game with the Barom eter at McArthur court. That same night the Ducks won. Last Satur day at Corvallis, the Newsmen were beaten, 22 to 21, and their beating was a prelude to Oregon’s 50-31 loss to OSC. Yesterday the Emerald won, 4!) to 44, Oregon Ducks, 4S to 37. It rings true. Calling ’Em Quick . . . Old Mc Arthur was jammed ... it was the “Boo and Cry" for three min utes last night . . . Oregon fans gave vent to a lot of “bellyaching" when Dick Munson called a foul on Wintermutc . . . they didn't like it, booing for three solid min utes . . . two reserves played a &ig part in Oregon’s victory . . . Matt Pavalunas played a lot of ball in Johansen’s guard spot . . . and Ford Mullen started the Ducks off. When lie entered the game in the - half, Oregon led, 13 to 9, when le left the Ducks led 122 to 14. It's a comic sight to sec 6-foot 8-inch Slim Wintemute taking or ders from 5-foot 10 inch Bobby net during a game . . . but on le floor Bobby's field generalship -> n t questioned ... it took Coach i-obson to quiet the Oregou rooting section . . . play of the night was Anet’s steal of the ball from hard driving A1 Hunter. . . Auct ran right alongside of dribbling Hun ter. Captain Anet let Gale try for the points on technical fouls in order to give him a chance to boost his average . . but in regular play, the Ducks show no favoritism . . when Gale scores he earns his shot himself, for the emphasis i.- on, team play . . . Gale needs 27 more; points to crack the N. D. record of 187 points . . . dun t count Gale out yet. Oregon Rinpen1 Face Beavers At Corvallis Rivals Are Rated About Even for Tonight's Mix By KEN CHRISTIANSON Handicapped by a foreit of two weight divisions, University of Oregon boxers will attempt to grab victory out of the fire against a traditionally difficult opponent in Oregon State tonight in the men’s gymnasium in Corvallis. The Webfoot wrestling squad will be at full strength. The Ore gon grapplers are rated an even chance to topple the talented Or ange matmen on a companion fea ture with the boxing meet. Herb Colwell, Oregon boxing and wrestling coach, has no men for the heavyweight and the 128 pound mitt classes. Jim Bailey, rubbery-muscled 200-pounder, is out with a bad tooth. Colwell has been unable to find a man for the featherweight post. Slaters Are Winners Jim Dixon’s Staters have banged out wins over Portland Multno mah’s and Salem’s C.Y.O.’s boxers. Colwell’s men have made impres sive showings against Multnomah club and the local Elks’ club swat ters. The Beaver grapplers are un beaten this season. They have chalked up victories over Washing ton and Linfield matmen. Oregon wrestlers battled to a tic with Washington after granting them 15 points. Oregon walked off the canvas of the men’s gymnasium with a 27-11 victory over Linfield. Dixon has failed to have a poor squad of mitt and matmen in years and this is no exception. Oregons Tough Too The Oregon gladiators are rated the best since the formation of the team and of the Mitt and Mat club. Pacing the Oregon mittmen will be lethal-punching Jack Fruit, 175 pound sophomore sensation. He will encounter either Jim Orr, clever Oregon State football cen ter, or Carl Larson, smooth-boxing light heavyweight who has been moved to the heavy spot. At 155 pounds, Merle Hanscom, another heavy slugging sophomore, will get the nod over Smoky Whit field. Hanscom is an accurate puncher. W'hitficld, versatile Ore gon Golden Glover, will perform before drama critics as ‘‘Emperor Jones" while his teammates arc swinging in the ring. Hanscom will meet Dutch Wendt. Cam Collier, clever-footed 145 pounder, will take the nod against Cal Monroe. The Oregon Stater, I Monroe, scored a quick 45-second I knockout over Hap Englebloom of j Salem recently. I nornc oil t urd Pete Thorne, hard slugging Duck 165-pounder, is slated to match mitts with Bill Powell. Wayne Towne, quick Oregon 135-pounder, will attempt to add points against Phil Lane, Oregon State rapid-fire puncher. At 120 pounds, Jim Greene, lanky and accurate Duck, will square off against Chuck Loomis, of Oregon State. Wee Willie Williams, captain of Oregon’s much improved wrestlers, will lead his teammates in his scrap against Hay Fugate, ace Orange heavyweight. Dale Peterson, Clatskanie’s own blond bombshell, will put his win ning ways lo test against Ted Tib butt, Oregon State smooth grap plor, at the 175-pound trial. Foster a Winner Within the squared circle, Kay Fester, Oregon 165-pounder, will match holds with Bob Nelson. Nel son has won his four matches this season by straight falls. Mort Myers, clever Oregon mat men, will tackle Millard Grey, Or ange 155-pounder. Orey has won all of his matches. Myers has made un impressive showing. Jim Mountain, stocky 145-pound Webfoot hope, will probably find Dario Dudley, clever Beaver wel terweight. a tough opponeut in their go. Burt Dake, Oregon 135-pounder, will match talented grappling with Dan Fcikert, Oregon State light weight or ttie next available op ponent. At 128 pounds. Bill Lauderback. Oregon's ace 128-pounder, will get a chance to exert himself with Leo Miller, Orange featherweight. WejHieJJ Haley, pusuiL Invading Vandals Drop Meet Here, 6l-l4 Winners Sweep Eight of Nine Events And Chalk Up Six Second Places; Jim Reed's Record Withstands Assault By JIMMIE LEONARD The Webfoots scored a grand slam at the swimming pool yesterday when they trounced the invading University of Idaho Vandals’ mer men, 61 to 14. The Ducks took first place in eight out of nine events, and six second places. The national intercollegiate record in the 300-yard medley of 3:44.6, made by Assisting Oregon Mentor Jim Reed, still stands. Jack Dallas and Sherm Wetmore, sensational Oregon sophomores, tried to lower Web foot Ski Team Ranks High on Coast By PAUL McCARTY A nomination for the newest sport on the University of Ore gon athletic menu . . . it’s the currently popular diversion of skiing. Inaugurated last winter into University athletics, the rapid rise of the Webfoot ski team at major meets held in the West has placed it in the front rank of the Pacific coast’s inter collegiate skiers. The ski varsity includes Cap tain Walt Wood, Boise, Idaho’s gift to Oregon’s “elongated shoe” circle, Henry Evans, fresh man flash from Chiloquin, Pat Dolan, Portlander, who placed in numerous junior tournaments on Mt. Hood, George Hoffman, newcomer who was discovered recently in tryouts at Mt. Hood, and Scott Wright, up and com ing skier. The West boasts too many skiers, which necessitates elim ination. The eliminating process has been carried out by requir ing that every man in a ski con test enter four ski events, sla lom, downhill, jumping, and cross country. The Pacific coast conference is the only one in the country to adopt and enforce this regulation. Ski sidelights . . . Hints are in i the air that Oregon will prob- j ably play host to the Northwest intercollegiate ski union tourna ment next year . . . Washington State had it last year and the scene of action this season will be Vancouver, Canada at the J University of British Columbia. Figures don’t lie; therefore ski ing is no pauper’s sport . . . the complete ski outfit of Walt Wood, squad captain whose early “wooden-sandal” days were spent in the mountains of Utah and Idaho, cost in the neighbor- j hool of $100, which in part in eludes three pairs of skis cost- ! ing $47 and two pair of boots totaling $32 . . . the total figure | doesn't include ski clothing which runs an additional $15 . , . cheaper equipment can be ob tained however. Every team on ihe coast this year is out to beat the University of Washington. • . . Husky skiers have domin ated conference competition for several years, but critics believe this season to be the opportune time to knock over the champ. . . . Oregon will have three chances. Forgotten Women— imuii!uiiiiiiiuiiii:imiiii]iiitiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiim!uiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimuiiiiuiiiiuiiiiHii K} AKNJLE MILLSTELN Although it is very seldom that we forget the women, we do at: times neglect to recognize their in dividual work for the school. Therefore, it is the main purpose j of this column to introduce to you some of the women that occupy the outer offices of the school of ficials. The initial "forgotten Woman" is Mary Graham, a member of the class of '37, Miss Graham took pos session of her present job ns sec retary to George Hoot in August. 1937. Burn in Ontario, Oregon, Mary describes herself as a "Typi cal Country Girl," who loves to lead, appreciates good uiu.jc. and out l.’O-pound Webfoot wrestler will take the go against an un named CU'egou State fee. their tutor’s mark, but they fell short. Dallas finished inches ahead of Wetmore, making the time of 3:48.1. Dick Slade, leading point-getter for the Vandals, gave the visitors their only first, the 220-yard free style. The Idahoan made the time of 2:30.6. Slade finished second to the Ducks’ “Captain Jack” Levy in the exhausting 440-yard free-style. The “Milwaukee Mariner” finished nearly a whole lap a.hcad of Slade. Relaymen Triumph The Oregon 400-yard free-style relay squad—Jim Marnie, A1 Sand ner, Tom Starbuck, and Pierce Mallory — won handily from the men from Moscow. When Tom Starbuck shoved off, his predeces sors, “Maui” Jim Marnie, and A1 Sandner, had built a substantial lead. “Star” increased this lead to well over a lap. When Mallory finished, the victorious Ducks were two and a quarter lengths in front. Tom Starbuck nosed out his comrade, Pierce Mallory, for first honors in the 100-yard free-style. Continuing their stretch of wins, Jack Dallas, breast stroke, and Sherman Wetmore, backstroke, won easily in their events. Jack Levy, who has shown improvement in the backstroke, swam easily to come in second to Wetmore. Vet eran Ralph Lafferty came to the finish line second to Dallas, to make a clean sweep in these two Oregon specialties. Second Idaho Loss This was the second defeat suf fered by the Vandals this season, as compared with two wins. The Idaho boys lost to a champion ship-bound troop of Washington Huskies previously; they scored wins over Washington State and Montana. The next meet for the Ducks comes next Saturday, March 4, when they will attempt to even the score with Oregon State. The Or angemen won from the Webfoots earlier at Corvallis, 38 to 37. Summary: 300-yard medley relay—Won by Oregon (Levy, Lafferty, and Mar nie); second, Idaho (Hunter, Nun gestcr, and Skjerssa). Time, 3:18. 220-yard free-style — Won by Slade (I); second, Starbuck (O); third, Sandner (O). Time, 2:30.6. 60-yard dash—Won by Mallory (O); second, Marnie (O); third, Dodds (I). Time, :31.2. Fancy diving Won by Cathey (O), 213.9; second, Mallory (O), 201.6; third, Raum (I), 122. (By special arrangement Raum dived from the low board.) 100-yard free-style — Won by Starbuck (O); second, Mallory (O); third, Slade (I). Time, :57.1 150-yard backstroke — Won by Wetmore (O); second, Levy (O); third, Edwards (I). Time, 1:41.1. 200-yard breast stroke—Won by Dallas (O): second, Lafferty (O); third, Hunter (I). Time, 2:27.5. 440 - yard free - style — Won by Levy (O ►; second, Slade (I); third, Ulness (I). Time, 5:34. 400-yard free-style relay — Won by Oregon (Marnie, Sandner, Star buck, and Mallory); second, Idaho (Nungester. Skjerssa, Johnston, and Dodds i. Time, 3:56.8. is one of Ely Culbertson’s most ar dent supporters. For her position as secretary to the educational activities director, Mary handles all phone calls, fills out the ever popular requisition i blanks, and does the general of fice work. She lives in town and has Ruth Travis, secretary to the coaches, and a dog as roommates But Mary has one problem-—she I just can't find out the pedigree of j her dog. It has the face of a Scot-1 ty, the feet of a bulldog, and the body of a Chow. That's one for Professor Quiz. Mary Termites, or white ants, are not true ants and are in no way rc-1 luted to Ukjm. Washington Series Now Faces Oregons Eugeneans Meet Huskies at Seattle Next Weekend Northern Division Standings W L Pet. PF PA Oregon ........12 2 .857 635 517 WU .11 3 .785 590 520 WSC . 5 8 .384 479 529 OSC . 4 8 .333 397 419 Idaho . 1 12 .077 383 509 Last Night’s Games At Eugene—Oregon 48, Oregon State 37. At Pullman—Washington State Idaho (postponed until tonight.) (Continued jrom page one) had cooled off considerably in their artillery from last Saturday. Outsling Beavers Oregon outshot the losers only 69 times to 66 and had only a 15 to 14 edge in field goals, but once again won it from the foul line, rolling in 18 free throws to only 9 for Slats Gill’s hard-checking Or angemen. Oregon’s victory was a bit fruit less for Laddie Gale as the tall scoring leader got only nine points out of it and now needs 27 points in two games to crack Wally Palmberg’s 16-game record. The Oakridge whirlwind cast off just 17 times, some of them close in, but his evening’s production was just one field goal. His other seven points were on free throws. Big Chief Slim Wintermute led the parade with 13 tallies on four field goals. Mandic Starts It l Center Frank Mandic gave the Staters a brief le^id of 2 to 0 after half a minute of play by tipping in a short one, but Laddie Gale capped it with a free throw, and , when he passed a neat one to Slim | Wintermute under the basket after ! two minutes were gone, the Ore gon pivotman holed it to give Ore I gon a 3 to 2 advantage. Oregon State’s only lead of the game was gone. From then to the finish, Hob by’s Webfoots dominated play con sistently under the backboard, and they cut short every Oregon State threat of note with a basket of their own. Laddie Gale got his only field goal of the game near the four minute mark when he poked in his own rebound to boost Oregon’s lead to 6 to 2. The Beavers hit a wild streak then and called time out. The rest seemed to steady Gill’s proteges as they came back on baskets by Tony Romano aud Frank Mandic to knot the score at 9-all. Slim Helps Cause After 12 minutes were gone, Slim Wintermute converted two free throws on Elmer Kolberg's foul, and the Ducks were off to the races and victory. Reserve Ford Mullen went in for Captain Bobby Anet and he immediately swished in a long howitzer that ran Ore gon’s lead to 13-9. John Dick got a field goal, Gale got a free throw, and so it went until halftime with I the Oregons pulling their lead to | 26 to 14. Slats Gill's deliberate offense I slowed the game down at times but never took the winning spark out of Oregon's charging Ducks. The winners cast off 39 times in the first half to 27 for the Orange men. i He Webfoots weren't taking any chances at the start of the second half and ran their lead to its largest proportion after seven and a half minutes, at 36 to 21. Hobby's gang slowed down a bit from them to the end, being con tent to hold their advantage. With three minutes to go it was 40 to 32 and Oregon's lineup included Lad die Gale. Bob Hardy, Slim Winter mute, Ford Mullen and John Dick. Wally Johansen, Ted Sarpola, Rod McNeeley, Earl Sandness, and a lot of Beaver reserves were in there before it ended. Three Ducks — Gale, Winter mute. and Bobby Anct—went out on personal fouls as did Garbould, Kolberg, Harris, and Romano for the Beavers. A1 Hunter and Frank Mandic, the other pair of Gill's starting five were at the danger Hue with three apiece. Total num ber of fouls was 26 for Oregon State and 18 for Oregon. The first skull of the so-called Neanderthal man was discovered in 1S56 in Germany. QUACKENBUSH HARDWARE STORE 160 E. Broadway Pii. 1057 Donut Wrestling Enters Semi-Finals; Short Match Lasts Eighteen Seconds McCudden Pins Oppent in Record Time; Hickey, Maynard, Regner, Bocci Throw Opposition Under Minute Intramural wrestling entered the semi-finals yesterday as the 145 and 155-pounders and heavyweights provided 16 matches that were won by falls, three by decisions, and one by default. The quickest winner championship changed hands for the third time yesterday as Bernie McCudden pinned Lucius Forbes in 18 sec onds, 7 seconds faster than the former record held by N. Nysteen. Other wrestlers to throw their opponents in less than a minute were Jim Hickey, 30 seconds; i Earle Maynard, 40 seconds; Bill Regner, 54 seconds; and Paul Bocci, 55 seconds. Results Are Given Yesterday’s results were as fol lows: 145-pound division — Bill Cum mings, fall over Carl Little; Doug Hay, decision over Paul Cushing; Lloyd Johnson, fall over Lloyd Sullivan; Bob Black, decision over Bob Foster; Dick Shannon, fall over Harry Davidson; Jim Pickett, fall over Herb Anderson; Len Oregon State (37) Garbould, f . Hunter, f . Mandic, c . Kolberg, g . Romano, g. Pflugrad, f . Stitt, f . Klein, g . Harris, g . Vanelii, g . Totals . Oregon (48) Gale, f . Dick, f . Wintermute, c . Anet, g . Pavalunas, g. Sandness, f . Sarpola, f . Hardy, c . Mullen, g. Johansen, g . McNeeley, g . Totals . Fg Ft Pf Tp 4 2 4 10 113 3 .3 3 3 9 .13 4 5 .3 0 4 6 10 2 2 10 12 0 0 0 0 .0 0 4 0 0 0 10 14 9 26 37 Fg Ft Pf Tp .17 4 9 3 12 7 .4 5 4 13 12 4 4 .3 2 2 8 .10 0 2 .0010 .0111 .2 0 0 4 | . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 01 .15 18 18 48 Half-time score: Oregon State 14, Oregon 26. Missed free throws; Oregon State, Hunter 2, Mandic 1, Kolberg 3, Harris 2, Vanelii 2, total 10. Oregon, Gale 3, Dick 3, Hardy 3, Mullen 2, Pavalunas 2, Johansen 1, total 14. Field shots taken; Oregon State 66, Oregon 69. Officials: Archie Buckley, Spo kane, referee; Dick Munson, Se attle, umpire. Eaton, fall over Charles Phelps. 155-pound division—Leland Ter ry, fall over A1 Long; Bud Ros seau, decision over N. Nysteen; Paul Bocci, fall over Frank Grey; Frank Anderson, fall over Dave Scoggin; Ehrman Guistina, fall over Dave Atkinson; Roland Rod man, fall over Gene Sharp; Jim Hickey, fall over Jack Boone; Waldo Caufield, fall over Dick Edenholm; Earle Maynard, fall over Bill Senders. Heavyweights—Bill Regner, fall over Pete Reid; Bernie McCudden, fall over Lucius Forbes; Charlie Foss, fall over Ed Tattersall; Knox Parker, winner by default over Clinton McGill. Starting at 4 p.m. Monday, the following will wrestle at 5-minute intervals in the order given: 145-pound division—Cam Collier vs. Gerald Huestis, a postponed match. 165 - pound division — A1 Van Duyn vs. Bob Speer, A1 Simpson vs. Harry Steirwalt, Duke Young vs. Chan Smith, Floyd Elliott vs. Chuck Hoagland, Willis Fry vs. Buzz Baker, Herb Gifford vs. Dick Loomis, Bill Skade vs. Johnny Da vis, Tony Fromboio vs. Wendell Hendrickson. Heavyweight division — Nello Giovannini vs. Lester Ready, Ted Gebhardt vs. Art Hannifin, Bill Hawke vs. Bill Regner, Bernie Mc Cudden vs. John Yerby, Ed Mosh ofsky vs. Frank Meldrum, Jim Dimit vs. Charlie Foss, LaVerne Van Mailer vs. Knox Parker. 125-pound division—George Dal ton vs. G. I. Danielson, William Rennolds vs. Jim Bayless, Pat Lynch vs. Ray Logan, Clare Eshel by vs. Powell Loggan, Glenn Cou gill vs. A1 Childs, Ed Wheeler vs. Bob Berghan. TONIGHT IS THE SENIOR BALL Getting Spring Fever? KLNI5W tlic freshness of your clothes for spring—send them to us to be finely dry cleaned —the thrifty way. SUPERIOR SERVICE — WE PROVE IT DOMESTIC LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING 143 W. 7th Avc. Delivery Service The University Theatre Presents EUGENE 0 NEILL'S EMPEROR JONES Produced by HORAC E W. ROBINSON Reservations May Be Made at Box Office Starring “SMOKEY” WHITFIELD Tonight - Feb. 25 - 8:00 p.m. UNIVERSITY THEATRE Box Office Hours i 1 i i 11 io-f2 am. Johnson Flail 1-8 p.m. Phone 3X0 Local 216