Webfoots Open Title Quest Against WSC Tonight Duck Tracks By KEN CHRISTIANSON, Co-Editor of Sports Just how tough is this Washington State team? It is difficult to say until the Cougars have had a chance to claw the Ducks to shreds tonight as they did so well against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half Wednesday. But chances are that the Cougars will fold at some period in the game as they did against the Beavers. The consensus of watchers at both the Oregon State Washington State games was that Coach Jack Friel's boys should have won both—especially the last. For the Cougars were going blithely on their way, potting shots from all angles, holding the Beavers to 10 points, and preparing a brand of Beaver broth—all of this in the first half. Then in the second half, Clayton Shaw started getting a bit of Cou gar fur. The Washington Staters, who had been wafted along gently and getting their baskets, suddenly hit a cold streak. It was just like they had been floating on the Japanese current and then struck out for the arctic circle in cold waters. If there weren't tilings like personal fouls, the Cougars would have gotten along much better. But it hurt the Washington State cause no end when Paul “Bunyan” Lindemann and Dale Gentry went out by that method. Gentry is the boy of whom the comment lias been made, ‘‘ His chest is so thick, it looks as if lie were running sideways.” Lindemann is called “Paul Bun yan” because of his size—all li feet 7 inches and 225 pounds of him. I he Rest ot the Cougars— But the team lias three other guys on it who are rated as g'ood or better than these two. Hay Sundquist, scored 25 points in the two nights—should he keep that up, it's a new record. Kirk Gebert has improved over last year at guard, and Vern Butts helps put the scoring punch in the team. Hobby Ilobson rated Sundquist and Butts as,the two best of the team. No doubt the loss of little Bud Olson hurt the team when it came to holding together to stave off a scoring threat of the opponent. Olsen may have had a marvelous faculty for talking himself into technical fouls and out of teammate friends, but regardless of that, his teammates played ball for him. It seems also that lack of condition has something to do with the Washington State losses. The entire team was a very worn out bunch of players following the series, and the running type of game which Hobby built won't help the stamina of the Cougars in the least. Washington State’s prcseason record includes nine wins in ten games. The only loss was one to Eastern Washington Col lege of Education which is better known as Cheney normal. Cheney won .'17 to 50, hut the “Cougars waxed Cheney in tin; second game. Doe Henry tells me that Cheney has one of the best teams in the northwest, and probably the best in the Pa louse high country. Cougar victims include Montana, Whitman, Cheney, Gonzaga, and Willamette. First for the Frosh Come what may—Atherton, few players, or bad weather— John Warren always comes up with a fast, colorful basketball team, the basis for Hobson’s titlists and contenders. Warren shows his material this afternoon in the Igloo against Lebanon high school. The OSC rooks hade already taken the measure of the Lebanon players, 4o to 20, as well as Hood River. John fully expects to floor a team although he woidd prefer that some of his turnout had “remained in the coun try or some other place.’’ Year after year John praises his team with extravagant terms like, “rotten, awful, and terrible.’’ Each time that ope asks him if a player is pretty good, John always I’etaliates with, “Is he?” Yeah, he's always interested in finding out anything new about one of his “stars.” But when John becomes effusive in praise of one of his players, “he should have stayed in the coun try” rather than his stock answer, “don’t know,” it’s a cinch that he'll have a presentable team. It may be that John’s starting lineup will he Bob Sheridan, Rog Dick, Lloyd Jackson, Bill Gissberg. and Bob Newland. Warren could shove a combination on the floor which would look intranational, if he pul Jim Yitti at guard. Yilti is from Darien, Connecticut. 'Twogie' Quits Post The resignation of Forrest Twogood of Idaho came as a com plete surprise to most sport fans in the Northwest. “Twogie,” as iie was affectionately known by sportswriters and coaches, gave notice. He is one of the best liked coaches in the Northern division and always produces colorful ball clubs. Being both basketball and baseball coach, “Twogie” will be missed by fans. Many is the time fans have taken their eyes from a has-1 ketball game just to watch “Twogie” rant and rave at the roofs, players, and fans in general. No reason is given for his resignation other than a possibility of active duty with the army or another salaried job in defense. Twogood who was a former major league pitcher and victim of “bursitis” (a condition where the sack in the armpit bursts and no lubrication of the joint is possible) lias made use of his pitching knowledge and turned out good pitchers at Idaho. Two or three of them are in organized baseball at the present time. Willamette Park This ad is worth 25c any night this week if presented before 9;30. Friday .35c a couple Sunday . 25c a couple Saturday .. $1 00 plus tax Ea~ Dickson’s 12-piece Band featuring Irud-' Harland Scientists at Kansas State college arc raising cattle on a diet that substitutes powdered limestone for alfalfa. Get Your - MIXERS at TED’S 956 Oak St. Starting Team Intact as Ducks Set Igloo Match Conference Opener Planned for 8:00; Cougars Ready By JOHNNY KAHAN VNI I Dawn of another season. And tonight all Oregon jams the Igloo to watch Howard Hobson’s Webfoots start galloping in the general direction of Oregon State’s northern division basketball title, when they open hostilities against a Washington State five licked twice in its curtain raiser scries by the Corvallis Beavers. Cougars Ready “Our boys are in good physical condition,” commented Cougar Coach Jack Friel, as his players were recuperating from their rath er unsuccessful tangles with Ore gon State Tuesday and Wednesday night. “We haven’t seen Oregon play, but reports indicate they have quite a ball club.” Already Duck mentor Hobson has averred that this season will see in action the “best lOonan squad” lie’s ever had, and it’s no deep, dark secret that the. calm, undemonstrative Webfoot chief is aiming both barrels at Oregon State’s northern division cage title. Do-or-Die for WSC A Washington State fumble against Oregon tonight and tomor row will be disastrous for them, for in all probability, it'll shove them aside as a major contender for hoop kings in this neck of the forest. Such will relegate WSC to activities consisting mainly of harassing other quintets in there grabbing for the big prize. A double win for Oregon will elevate the Ducks on a plane with Ducklings Ready for Hoop Opener Today READY In his sixth year as W'ebfoot hoop coach, Howard “Hobby” Hobson sends his "Tall Firs” against the Washington State Cougars in the Igloo tonight. Tumblers Anyone interested in helping with half-time stunts at the UO W'SC game Saturday night, meet in the apparatus room of the I’K building at 4, Friday, for workout. Wilbur Oslerloh is in charge. OSC and give the Webfoots tre mendous impetus toward realiza tion of any championship aspirant. Against Oregon State, the Cou gars employed a tight man-for man defense, and an offense that crept down the floor from the, toss in but gained momentum under the hoop. In both games these tactics worked marvels ... in the first half. (Please turn to page jour) MIGHTY MITE Paul “Stonewall” Jackson, diminutive Webfoot guard, who will sec action as Oregon faces the Washington State Cougars in their first conference test tonight in McArthur court. Jackson's drive make him a team sparkplug. He is one of the small men of the Duck squad, being only 5 feet 7 inches. Hoop ‘Barrymore9 Is Crowd Pleaser By TOMMY MAVLS When the tensity of the game (lies down and Hobby goes blue and th<- Ducks .just aren’t on their us ual par, it gets to be a pretty un pleasant clambake for the male side of the court. But ’taint so for the. girls. They get forty thrilling minutes—admiring Paul Jackson's profile. Pacemaker ‘Isn't he s-s-simply d-ducky!" th^y say—and not only 13 this f ive-foot-seven inch basketball "Barrymore'' a perfect fill-in for the role of God's Gift to Women Much more. I Jo's the team’s fan ciest dribbler and a crack solo art ist. Jackson scored 140 points at guard position midway through ihr PHO season and v.aa nampd on the ail-confcrencc second team On<= of the very instinct life-size — = - - J- *- .» -> court under the Hotsca reign, he makes up for the lack of height1 with speed and amazingly accur ate ball-hawking. And what's more, he has good shooting range to make it threc-Ucep, too. Low on l'"ouls Jackson made the least number of personal fouls in the league last year and perhaps that’s some kind of a. record by itself. He got his biggest thrill, he says, when the Ducks played Long Island univer sity before 18,00b eastern fans las* month. It was a great game, it is understood, at least white Jack-j bon was in. Jackaou played high school has-; ! ketball at Oakland (Calif > Tech, playing forward and scoring an high a.; 25 points in one game He | majors m bus mess administration and to complete the list of minor statistical data, he resides m Eu g'-iZz ■■ ?*r Hz*. 10” ss:i--. gai . pats three lumps in his ceffee. Lebanon Quintet Invading Team 'Little Firs' Make Debut at 3:30 in McArthur Court The freshman basketeers will get (heir firsl taste of competition this afternoon when Coach John Warren sends his charges against the Lebanon high school team. The game is slated for McArthur court and the officials will toss the hall into play at 3:30. The frosh took things easy in Thursday’s practice and contented themselves with foul shots and warming up. Lineup Unnamed The starting lineup for the game j is not yet set. Lloyd Jackson, towering six footer is slated to j start at the center position. Jack son has shown well in practice, and especially with his work under the backboard. Starter at right forward will be Bob Sheridan. A six footer witli plenty of speed, Sheridan looms as a scoring threat. Bob Ncwland will bo the probable starter at one guard spot. He is hard pressed by Walt Kresse. The figlit for the olher forward position is wide open with Bob Wren, Itoger Dick, Warren Christ ensen, and George Sertic all bid ding for the starting post. Bill Ginsberg beads the list for the starting spot at the other guard position. First for Frosh The game will be the first test for the “little tall firs” and will also serve somewhat as a measur ing stick for the comparative merits, of Ducklings and the Hooks. In their Tuesday’s game with the Rooks, Lebanon was trampled un der by a 43 to 20 score. W A A Notice All people interested in taking the written examination for the National Volleyball Officials’ rating, please study the 1940 rules and report at 5 p.m. in room 121, Gerlinger, on Friday, January 17. Those people who have taken the earlier exam must also take this one, even though they were successfid on the first. Headquarters for the best iu COUNTER LUNCHES FILM DEVELOPING MAGAZINES DRUGS I EMON-O Cor. 13th and Alder “Doc” Ireland, Prop. r * On h riday * Thru the Week You will enjoy our fine quality Sea h oods Phone 2309 Newman's Fish Market 39 Eaat Broadway CLASSIFIED ADS • Board, Room ROOM. BfejXR©—Everything: new, steam h^a*. rroo'l urit, home privilege: Phone'iliJ60-W. Ge* SLICKED UP for Winter Wonderland Dance ! at SCKL1CK S Barber Siwy (V5 T 15«> t* MENTOR John Warren, Duckling coach, leads his team into their first bas ketball game today against the Lebanon preppers. Boxing Tournament Slated For All-Campus Mittmen; Corley, Riley to Referee A two-day all-campus boxing tournament will take place next Wed nesday and Thursday in the boxing room of the physical cd plant. \nyone who has not made his letter in boxing is eligible to com pete, providing he is in good physical condition. Tournament Monday Tournament managers have set the registration deadline as 5:30 Monday. According to official sources entries can be made either by living organizations or inde pendents. Vspirants will be notified of the date set for their individual weigh in ceremony at the time of regis tration. Kill rants should also i designate what weight division they will fight in. The purpose of this tournament I is two-fold to provide student re Donut Matman Open Meet With 47 Wins Forty-seven results were counted tip in the first day of the intra mural wrestling in the 115 and 155-pound classes Thursday. Many uins were recorded by default when opponents failed to show. The fastest time for pinning an opponent was made by R. Potts, Theta Chi, over II. Trenton, Chi Psl, in 85 seconds. Next best time was a win counted up by Charles Church, Phi Delta Theta, over F. Baker, Sigma Chi, in 36 seconds. 145-Pound Class H. Duden, Beta, over B. Dryden, Sherry Ross, 4:50; J. Battles, Delta, over J. Wicks, Theta Chi, 2:26; C. Church, Phi Delt, over F. Baker, Sigma Chi, 36 seconds; S. Sklllicorn, Sigma Nu, won by de fault over J, Fitzgibbon, Kappa Sig; R. Ruse, Sigma Chi, over M. Hand, SAE, 1:05; J. Craig, Beta, over W. Peterson, SAE, 1:19; D. Shannon, Kirkwood, over D. Mor oiie, Sigma Chi, 2:11; I'. Riley, Phi Delt, over R. Farron, SAE,' 1:15; J. SLinebaugh, Fiji, over R. V a li d e n e y n d e, A TO, 6:28; l >. Bariek, ATO, over E. Zilinisky, SAM, :17; W. Maynard, Sigma Chi, won by default over R. Will. L. Salinardo, Sherry Ross, over R. Barde by default; C, Bee, Zeta, over C. Sargeant, Yeomen, 2:00; J. Desassiso, Zeta, over K. Gaines, Kappa Sigma, 5:30; H. Hildebran, Sigma Chi, by default of C. Nelson, Beta. Bob McClellan, Canard, over E. Burtenshaw, SABI, :47; W. Os terleh, independent, over Bill Mox ley, Sigma Chi, 1:09; R. McClintic over L. Lansh by default; E. Shiclc, Phi Sig, over R. Walk, SPE, 2:02; B. Cougill, Phi Sig, over R. Perlu man, SAM, 5:00; W. Treece, Phi Delt, over J. Kanten, SAM, 1:21; E. Cheek over C. Pavers, ATO, i :3 <; B. Driver default win over F. Karlson, Fiji; J. Docrn, DU, over C. Mulley, Sigma Nu, 1:08. l55~pound Class Appleton, independent, over G. Kramer, Kappa Sig, default; L. Ball if, Theta Chi, won by default over A. Gray; J. Ryel, SABI, over W. Doney, Kappa Sig, default; D. Scroggin, SABI, over D. Seeley, (Please turn to page four) creation and to uncover new ma terial for the varsity. Corley to Referee Varsity Coach Vaughn Corley and Pete Riley will referee the matches. Judges will be chosen from last year's lettermen. Mat Talent Lack Noted There’s a little fat boy over in Europe (name of Benito Musso lini) who, from everything we hear, could use a few reinforce ments. Chubby Benito could use a few more soldiers, but he doesn't need them hulf as bad as Head Coach Tex Oliver, and Assistant IJoyd Koehler need reinforcements in their little game of war on the mats. No Small Men The problem of molding a top flight group of grapplers from a squad that doesn’t have anyone in the low weights is what is bother ing the heads of the Webfoots’ wrestling department. Koehler revealed yesterday that there is a crying need for little men in the Oregon bone-bendmg business—and that prospects for gaining new recruits aren’t espe cially good. Koehler also said that he is refereeing the intramural wrestling matches and will have a weather eye peeled for men gifted with special talent in the two-man tug o’ war. Pessimism Reigns Although pessimisim flows free ly in the Duck wrestling shop, there is still a little hope that a few men will be uncovered who arc as willing to struggle for their alma mater, as they are for dear old Tappa Nu Keg. Don’t Keep THEM in the Dark SEND THE UheednM Emehald HOME “Bolter 1 halt a Letter’ o Special Kate $I.Jj per term Remainder of Year