Boxing and wrestling, in such emaciated condition as they
were, were dropped from the University of Oregon's intercolle
giate athletic curriculum. They were dismissed, to be sure, but
noth the with finality of an amen.
Now for the inevitable query, that perennial and so neces
sary “why?” which has urged intelectuals to probe beyond
the apparent horizons and which has made annoying parrots
out of the ignorant and unreasonably incredulous.
Uoxing Gets Axe
Box was the first to be pinched, this by the athletic board,
for boxing, like all other major or minor sports, was under
the jurisdiction of the athletic board. Regardless of the minor
rashes this action may irritate in various quarters, it can be
justifiably concluded that the board acted realistically in the
matter and in the best interests of all parties concerned.
Boxing was kayoed by rugged but seemingly necessary
commercialism in college athletics, a condition that simply
cannot be squirmed away from; a situation, though de
plorable in some aspects, should never invoke squeamish
ness on behalf of policy-makers involved and in the form
of “smothing over” for general consumption; a situation
which should be recognized by the student body in general
^ grid which should not be goaded into futile and absurd
conflict with “virtuous” intangibles.
Out of this was born the problem, which, stated bluntly,
amounted to one thing basically—Lack of Funds. This condi
tion made it seem highly disadvantageous, well nigh impos
sible, for the athletic board to appropriate sufficient amounts
of money for the present pursuance of boxing on the University
of Oregon campus to a creditable degree.
Other Boxing Problems
From this stem the other insurmountable adjuncts-—without
sufficient funds a proficient coach could not be procured,
necessary equipment and facilities for the training of the par
ticipants could not be obtained, and the sport could not be
developed to such a degree that maximum benefits would be
secured and so that it would eventually be entrenched on a
1M[‘-sustaining basis.
Concerning the proper training of participants, Anse
Cornell, graduate manager of athletics, makes this uni
versally-recognized observation: “Up to the point where
they (the boxers) are trained to take care of themselves
in the ring, they have no business in there.”
This is very pertinent, for outside of Welterweight Pete
Riley on last year’s varsity squad and Don Vernier on last
season’s frosli mitt outfit, and perhaps Varsity Heavyweight
Jim Shepherd, Oregon boxers weren’t trained to peak condi
tion or weren’t fit to be in the same' ring with collegiate fisti
cuffers from the University of Idaho, Washington State col
lege, or Oregon State college.
Wrestling Goes
Terhaps at some later date the athleti* board may pry
its way into the clear and reinstate boxing with adequate facil
ities and-with a view to developing it fully. For the time being,
however, it will be carried on in PE classes.
Wrestling was a horse of another shade. The athletic
^ board had; raised; the ante by $50, making the budget for
this sport $150. When the call was issued, however, only
eight aspirants signed up—five varsity and three frosh.
Now'obviously it would be stupid to continue the sport under
these circumstances, with so meager a turnout. Then too, wres
tling was in the same leaky boat as boxing so far as a coach
was concerned. There was no competent mentor to be furnished
by the athletic, and the PE department, which had toiled
voluntarily and gloriously beneath the coaching burdens of
some of the minor spots, didn’t feet it could annex wrestling.
So wrestling went the" way of boxing.
Oregon’s stirring 48 to 38 victory over Washington State’s
hoopmen Saturday evening in the Igloo was the first Webfoot
win from the Cougars in the last five games. Out of the wild
flailing of arms and flurry of baskets loomed 6 feet 7 inches
of Archie Marshik, Oregon center and senior, who played
what, to this person, beamed as the most magnificent game of
his career.
SM Managers
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the contents on. A vote was
then taken that saw’ no one fa
voring the addition of it.
IM Program Cut
Mr. Washke explained why the
f IM program had been cut down
to “A” and “B” basketball and
H&ndball. He said the Interfra
ternity council had complained
that the extensive athletic pro
gram was taking the time of too
many students needed in other
campus activities.
He then gave out the rules
of the basketball league, which
stated that player can move up
from “B” to “A” ball, that
games will be played at 4:00,
4:40, and 5:20, and that the
tourney will have three leagues
of nine teams each playing a
round robin schedule.
Handball and all campus sports
will be discussed later, but bas
ketball will go under way imme
diately, Washke said in closing.
, COACH AND SPLASHER
Photo by Don Jones
Mike Hoyman (left) and Gerald Huestis, all-around swimmer.
Coach Hoymcn sends his mermen against the Portland club next
Saturday.
By J. SPENCER MILLER
IM basketball play opened yesterday with three games that saw
the Kappa Sigs, last year’s “A” champs easily dispose of a small
SAM outfit, 29 to 13, uncovered a powerhouse darkhorse in the
Awful Awfuls who swamped an inept Sigma Hall team, 33 to 5, and
provided the thriller of the day when the Delta edged out Alpha
hall, 22 to 21. -
The Sammies started out as if
they were going to run the Kappa
Sigs off the court, but the latter
club rallied to pull up even at
halftime, 8 to 8.
The action was slow and the
Kappa Sigs appeared baffled by
the slow break attack of SAM
led by Gene Fulop. But in the
second half the Kappa Sig
boys found themselves and us
ing their superior size to effec
tive advantage took the lead
which they never relinquished.
Higgins Takes Over
Jim Higgins was a one-man
show in himself pouring in 20
points to lead Kappa Sigma.
Floyd “Scrappy” Rhea was a tow
er of strength on the defense and
set up several scoring plays.
Glickman Lost
SAM suffered from the loss of
Harry Glickman, stellar defen
sive guard who went out early in
the second half on fouls. His ab
sence left the Sammy defense
wade open and the Kappa Sigs in
complete control of the court.
Only the final whistle stopped the
Kappa Sigs with the final score
being 29 to 13.
The Awful Awfuls, last year’s
“B” champs, who have now
graduated into “A” ball showed
no stagef right to the transition
and rolled over a hapless Sigma
hall outfit 33 to 5.
Led by Arne Jensen and John
ny Carr, who whipped them in
from all angles, the Double A’s
were never headed and the help
less, yet hard fighting hallmen,
were never in the ball game. The
Awfuls feature da “fire engine’’
type of offense that kept the ball
constantly moving up and down
the court.
The Day’s Thriller
In the most exciting game of
the day, Delta Tau Delta climaxed
an uphill struggle on Bill Hoyt’s
one hand pusher from center
court to nose out a smooth Alpha
hall dug, 22 to 21. The Delts
were behind the greater part of
the game and took the lead for
the first time only in the final
minute of the contest.
The Alphamen wasted little
time in getting started and led
7 to 0 before little time had
elapsed. “Hoot” Bailey, a very
outstanding Alpha guard, was
having a field day, and time
and time again led his team’s
attack down the court.
The Delts rallied to pull to 11
Jto 7 at halftime, but Alpha ap
peared on the way to an easy
win when they jumped out to
17 to 7 early in the second half on
baskets by Bailey and “Yuke”
Paris, diminutive guard. But the
fighting Delts refused to quit
and came back to tie the game
score at 17-all. They were
sparked by Chuck Larsen and
Pete Barnett, who continually
broke up the Hallmen’s offense
and led their team’s scoring
forays.
Hoyt’s Shot Wins
Alpha led 21 to 20 with over a
minute to play, but the Delta cap
tured the ball, and Hoyt’s arching
shot carried the ball game with
it. A last-second attack was
smothered by the Delts, and the
game ended 22 to 21.
Beavers Drop WSC
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left the half time score at 24 to
23 for the Beavers.
Last Half Tough
The last half turned into a dog
fight with neither team being
able to move out in front by any
more than two points. The score
was tied six times in the last
half.
With four minutes to go the
Loss of Caltis
Hurts Duck
Meet Hoges
By WALLY HUNTER
University of Oregon’s varsity
swimming team hits the deck for
the first meet of the year here in
the Webfoots’ pool Friday, Jan
uary 17.
The Ducks will form the com
petition for the Portland swim
ming club, formerly known as the
Aero club. In the past the Aero
swimmers were definitely big
time. The Portland outfit taking
up where the Aero boys left off,
is expected to be top-flight com
petition.
Callis Sorely Missed
The Webfoots at present are
still mourning the loss of veteran
backstroke star, Cub Caliis.
Coach Mike Hoyman’s biggest
problem is finding a suitable re
placement for the Duck who flew
the coop. Hoyman will probably
drop either sophomore, Chuck
Nelson, or jaysee transfer, Bob
Prowell into the slot.
Carrying the burden of the
Webfoot attempts at fame and
glory this season .will be two
year letterman, Gerry Huestis,
and one-year letterman, Stu Al
len and Dick Smith. Huestis
can drag on his trunks and cut
a wide swath in any pool' event
—and usually does. Allen and
Smith are tree-style experts
and with their experience help
form the nucleus of the Hoy
man creation.
Into the open spots on the pro
gram Coach Hoyman can throw
a sextet of gold-studded sopho
mores. Leading the pack is long
Bob Irvin, he of All-American
fame, who burns his blistering
way through the foam in the
sprints. Holder of several unof
ficial records he is one of the fin?
est prospects ever to enter the
Ducks’ swimming domain.
Supporters
Other first year men expected
to grab a little glory in the sea
son now opening are Jack Robin
son, distance events; Ralph Hues
tis, breast stroke; Chuck Nelson,
back stroke, and sprints; and
John Mead, sprints.
In the diving department
Tom Corbett, and “Ox” Wilson
hold sway. Wilson is a transfer
from YVUlanwttfl.
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Beavers took a scant four-point
lead hut quick baskets by Ad
kins evened it 44'up and a few
minutes later it was tied up at
46-al'l as the gun went off.
Akins was high for the visitors
with 10 counters, followed by
Bishop with nine. '
A total of 28 fouls were called,
15 against WSC and 13 against
the Beavers. goals were
even, each team hitting for 19
from the floor. The Beavers
grabbed the win margin on fouls,
making 14 to 9 for the Cougars.
Summary:
WSC (42 (52) OSC
Gilberg (6)..F. Mulder
Akins (10) .F., (6) Dement
Bishop (9) .C. (7) Mandic
Gebert (8) .G. (7) Valenti
Hunt (6) .G. (17) Beck
Hooper .S Hall
Witt (1) . S.„. (15) McNutt
Zim’rman (5) ..S. Jeffries
Sheridan (2) ....S
Cain .S