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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 10, 1940)
DUCK TRACKS GEORGE PASERO, Co-Sports Editor, Oregon Daily Emerald Ore^m's northern division baseball opener with Oregon Witi- on Howe field April 19 (Friday) will pack all the punch Mil color prescribed by true diu aaond tradition . . . there’ll be •pcning day ceremonies with 4k militaries taking; part, prizes for the players, introduction of jdayers, and. oh, yes, a game. Bob Corby, rally squad head, i,i working under the supervision of the Webfoots' capable publicity director, Bruce Hamby, in mak ing arrangements. Ceremonious observance of opening day is an annual event at all northern division schools these days, but credit for pioneer ing the idea goes to Oregon. Prior to 1935, no special occas ion was made of the Duck's first conference contest . . . but that .year was a newsworthy one at Oregon . . . Billy (Reinhart was coaching his last season here, Joe Gordon was cavorting in a Webfoot uniform, and Howe field was ready to be dedicated. Publicity man Hamby knew a "natural” when he saw it, so he .promptly capitalized by arrang ing a big ceremony . . . some three thousand spectators were <*u hand to watch the Beavers and Ducks play on Howe field for the first time, April 26, 1935 , , . incidentally, Oregon routed the Beavers, 17 to 0. As a little souvenir of that g ame, Hamby still has a framed picture which shows the field and the size of that crowd. Power in the Wrists Where does Dick Whitman, all American outfielder of the Web foots get all his power? Tliht's what Oregon fans have been ask ing, 'The explanation can he found in tin* powerful wrists, arms, and shoulders of the sophomore cen ter fielder. No giant in stature, Whitman is very strong', has ■smooth action, and a remarkable bitting eye. After six games, Whitman’s batting average is .630 . . . almost phenomenal. In 25 trips to the pi ite he’s pounded out IT blows, including four home runs and a triple . . . seldom does he fail to meet the ball. In yesterday's Oregon Normal jjame he hit one home run. a dou ble, an.d a single . . . what's more lie- came within an umpire’s eye lash of getting two home runs. . , . He smacked his first homer on his initial trip to the plate; then, on his second time up. he almost lost the ball, only to have the smash called foul by an um pire who let Whitman sprint all the way home before making his decision . . . all Webfoots say the drive was fair by feet . . . wasn't even close. . . . Whitman is not one to complain, however, so he si rode back to the plate, a bit angered and a bit winded, and pi untply lashed a double. Co-her os Igoe and Carney nvri' s unman s prnuraum r »n the first six games of the sea wall : Opponents AB H Oregon Normal 0 3 (home run) Admirers of Jose Iturbi. famed Spanish pianist who played at M -Arthur court Monday night >n>giit like to know where he dis ■appeaiei to after the concert: he w is over at popular Tex Oliver's Jo .me, talking football. Iturbi. in adentally, is quite a versatile jgeutlemau and likes athletics. He boxed and played soccer football ut Spa ui* la afield l»o rtland Pacific Pacific Portland 4 2 (home run) 4 4 (one triple) 4 3 (home run) 3 2 4 3 (home run' A record number of schools have entered the Bill Hayward relays which will be run off Fri day afternoon on Hayward field. Latest count is 26. This is eight more than last year’s entry fig ure of 18. Pete Igoe, smiling pitcher, and Bill Carney, hard-hitting outfield er, were the co-heroes of Oregon's victory over Oregon Normal Mon day. Igoe relieved Virgil Haynes in the ninth inning with two men on base, one out, and the score tied ... he purposely walked one man to fill the bases, then blew the ball past two batters to pull Oregon out of a tough spot. Starter Jim Buck Carney, for his part, came to hat in the tenth inning with Ducks on the pond and the game in the balance. His lusty double brought in the winning score. It's Pacific here today in a double bill which starts at 2:30 . . . Bob Rieder and A1 Linn will probably hurl with Maury Kelly and Cece Walden the probable catching choices. coach John Warren, frosh headman, takes his club to Port land this weekend for games with Jefferson and Grant ... at Jeff, the game will be a feature of a school celebration, so Jack Rich ard*. one of the best prep hurlers in the state, will twirl for the Democrats . . . this means that Warren may counter with his ace, big Stew Fredricks. Jim Buck, clown of Bill Hay ward’s track team, is one proud boy this week. Reason: he will be starter for the Hayward relays Friday . . . Hayward, at least, has confidence in Buck who is willing to try any track or field event except the mile. Latest recruits to the golfing ranks are Jim Harris and Dick Horne, varsity football ends . . , both are also trackmen. War sentiment: If worst comes to worst, just send the rifle team . . . as for me, I’d rather keep score. Tennis Aspirants Begin Eliminations The first and second round eliminations for positions on the 1940 varsity tennis team were held on the University courts yes terday under the direction of Tennis Coach Paiss Cutler. Cut ler's first call brought forth 16 aspiring racquet busters. In the first round eliminations Dick Williams, No. 3 man on last year's varsity, beat Don McFad den, 0-2. 6-3; Paul Livesay beat Bob Potwin, 6-1, 6-3; Carl Rob bins beat Bill Moxley, 6-2, 6-2; Leonard Clark, last year’s No. 2 man and State of Oregon doubles champ, beat Irwin Lesser, 6-1, 6-4: and Bill Browne beat Jack McKevitt on a default. Larry Key, a flashy California transfer, beat Don McEachren on a free ride; Les Werschkul beat Don Trask, 6-1, 6-2; and Bob Horning, in the tightest match of the day, beat Dick Phillippi, 4-6, 6-1. 8-6. With the field narrowed down to eight men the court contenders went into a blistering second round. In the first match of the second elimination Williams beat Robbins. 6-3, 6-1. Leonard Clark beat Livesay in the second tilt. 6-3, 6-1, and Key beat Browne in the last match of the day wth a decisive. 6-0. 6-0. Tomorrow the remaining few raequeteers will enter into the semi-finals and a battle to the finish. Werschkul will meet Key, Bob Smith Signs Pro Contract Giants Grab Duck Football Southpaw The southpaw market in pro circles was enlivened Monday by the announcement that Lefty Bob Smith, ex-Oregon halfback, has signed to play money-football for the New York Giants of the Na tional professional league at $150 per contest next fall. While at Oregon, Smith earned three letters and was chosen to play in the East-West ail-star game. A spike wound in his right leg prevented his appearing in the intersectional classic. A product of Medford high, he was the passer in the combina tion of Smith to Jay Graybeal which scored seven touchdowns last fall. He was noted for his long, high, and wobbly passes, as well as being able to back up the line. A3 for the future, “Lefty” plans to put in a season at the pro game and then head for the school of journalism at Columbia university. He has a chance at a job with the United Press in South America. All-Star Grid Battle Next The spring varsity vs. all-stars grid game probably will be played the middle of next week, from latest indications from McArthur court. The Olivermen have been struck with injuries this week, and Jerry Donnell’s stars have had but one day of practice. The game was originally sched uled for Saturday, April 20, but that is the day of the Oregon State relays on Hayward field. Then it was thought that this Saturday would be a good date, but three or four extra days’ practice would aid the Donnell cause considerably. Gebhardt Takes Over Ted Gebhardt has taken charge of the all-stars while Donnell is not able to coach. They have listed three pro stars to boost their ranks. Hal Prangle, Butch Morse, and Bert Pearson all from the Los Angeles Bulldogs have said they will play. Pearson was a former Kansas State star cen ter. Johnny McGowen from last year’s varsity will be in the back field, along with Gebhardt and Donnell. A1 Greenberg, from San Francisco and Vic Reginato, graduating Webfoot, are the ends. Chuck Elliott from Eugene high will hold down one tackle and Ellroy Jensen is at the other. Bud Nestor, graduating guard, and Buck Euchwach, Lincoln high star, are guards. Oliver made several more changes in the Gold team lineup yesterday, with Roy ElFat quar ter, and «Curley Mecham at left half. Chet Haliski goes to the Red team at quarter and Len Isbeig on the same team at left half. who took his first decision on a ride, and Clark will tangle with Williams, one of the best netters on the campus. Infielder Frank Gustine, Pittsburgh Pi rate infielder, came up from Gadsden of the Southeastern league where he hit .300 and stole 31 bases. He’s been playing pro fessional ball for three years. Time Trials Due For Freshmen This Afternoon Yearling Runners Preparing for Tilt Against UHS Team By BERNARD EXGEL Tr-a-a-ck! Yes sir—keep that inner lane clear tonight, for Oregon's year ling cinder churners make their debut today as their first time trials on the Hayward field oval get under way. Because the team has had only two wesks of practice, Coach Ned Johns is planning to run off all events at about three-quarters of the actual distance, and, due to the soft condition of the re cently completed track, he is not planning to release the times for publication. New Blocks Sprinters last night put in an hour practicing starts on the new steel blocks, which enable the dash men to get somewhat more drive than was afforded by the wooden blocks. Quarter-milers Ray Bigger, Stan Watt, and Bob McKinney turned in practice 300-yard run while distance men scampered a three-quarter mile to get their legs in shape after a siege of early-season, long-distance work. Weight men Chuck Elliott and Walt LeClair are taking easy puts. The prospective javelin slingers and pole vaulters have another week of drill before they try for distance. IHS Next “These are just to give me an idea as to what I've got in the way of material,’’ stresses Coach Johns. The frosh face their first Try this new starter plate luncheon at the SHAMROCK TEA ROOM Thursday's Starter Plate Creamed Chipped Beef Buttered Spinach Baked Potato INDIVIDUAL CHICKEN PIE Penney *s Balcony CuTtis-Tueker operated Beaver Relays Next Obstacle For Webfoots Hayward Sends Thinclads Through Workouts With a victory over Portland university safely tucked away, Oregon’s varsity cinder forces settle down to two weeks of pre paration for the Oregon State re lays to be held here at Hayward field, Saturday, April. 20. Coach Bill Hayward's lads had a comparatively easy time of it last Saturday in handing the Pi lot team an 83^2 to 511 i defeat on a sloppy, muddy track that slowed down all times in the run ning contests. Brown in form The damp weather was appar ently a very small handicap to Boyd Brown, Oregon’s nationally known javelin hurler, as he tossed the spear 209 feet 11 inches to break the former Pilot field rec ord by over 19 feet. This meet was expected to be a mild touch for Brown and he made no at tempt to come near the mark of over 231 feet that he established in last season’s Portland contest. “Dutch” Schultz was back on the field yesterday limbering up his stiff ankle, injured last week. The sophomore sprinter is still officially on the injured list but will be working daily from now on. This weekend the cinder path will be taken over by prep school performers from all parts of the state when the fourth annual Hayward relays are held Friday. competition next Wednesday in a dual meet here with University high school of Eugene. Trials will start at 3:30. 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