Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 6, 1942)
Wednesday, May 6, 1942 i ■:wm m* DI'T*' WHITMAN . . . . . . brings out liis war flub again today as the Ducks play host to the league-leading Beavers from Oregon State. The Woodburn slug ger patrols center field for Coach Hobson. Bill Hayward Issues Call For Duckling Cindermen By 'ill,I, STRATTON Because of eligibility anil illness, the already small frosli traek Mquad has been ent to practically .nothing, and Colonel Bill Hayward lias sent an urgent call for frosli aspirants. "1 know there are more fellows on ttie campus that have had high school experience," he declared Wednesday. Most of the events nre weak and some are without contestants. university nign itnu HiUgciif liigh have challenged the frosh to a triangular meet set for next week, and it looms before a stricken squad. As things stand at present, the yearlings will have a bad time against the two prep schools. No Nothing There are no rnilers, pole vault ers, javeline throwers, or hurdlers on the squad, and anyone who has had high school experience in any of these events is urged to turn out. . . One never knows whether he is a likely track prospect until lie lias turned out. An example is llomer Thomas, pole vault er. lie had never vaulted until lie answered a similar eall \> lien he was a freshman, and lias become one of the out standing pole vaulters in the northwest. l!e has topped IS feet li inches this year and still lias another year of competi tion. This is not the only meet in which the Ducklings will be un dermanned unless some support is shown. The Oregon State dual meet looms only a week from this Saturday, and they will probably bo more dangerous in « dual meet than they were in the relays. They tied in the relays nt Corvallis. 2 to 2. Ilu- latest casualty, and the worst that could befall the squad, is the reported sickness of Wally Still, who lias upheld the team thus far this season in the sprint events. He lias had tonsil trouble and doctors have advised that he drop track until he has had them jerked. Another hitch, he can not have them removed until they are healed. He has turned out, but uill not be much good to the squad until they are taken care of. Hayward stated that it would be a disgrace to an institution of this size to be beaten in the high school meet, and it can be easily understood. Now is the time for all good freshmen to come to the aid of their track team! OSC Beats Huskies Oregon State strengthened its Northern division baseball lead yesterday afternoon with a 9-li "ill over Washington's Huskies at Corvallis. It was the sixth straight win for the Beavers. Warren Simas pitched for OSC and gave up 18 hits while his teammates collected but nine from Washington. The castor bean may become a major U.S. crop, says Dr. Wr. L. Burlison of the Unix, of Illinois. Ducks Meet Beavers - On Howe Field Today Pullman Meet Next For Duck Fleetfeet Colonel Bill Hayward has been sending varsity and frosh track men through early week workouts, preparing for their seeond North ern division duai meet with Washington State at Pullman Saturday. fyiiMiiiiMuiiniiiiiaiiniwniBiiiiniiiiniiiiniiiiiHiirj Gertrude Kay smashed her way to a 6-4, 6-4 tennis victory over Clair Kenn to enter the final round of the all-campus tennis tournament. She will play the winner of the match between Dorothy Hermann and Babs Du Puy scheduled for Monday, May 11 at 4 p.m. The match was close through out with Renn’s cuts keeping Kay on the run. Kay consistently smashed beautiful cornered drives. Renn’s net play was spectacu lar but Kay’s deep drives to the back line kept her away from the net most of the time. Kay played smart tennis and used strategy in running' on every point. Jean Morrison and Phyll Root of the Thetas won over Elaine Quinn and Frances Greenberg, 3-6. 6-3, 6-4, to gain the right to play Dot Hermann and Gertrude Kay in the semi-final round of the interhouse doubles tourney. m Coed Softball Wednesday: Junior majors vs. freshman ma jors. Senior majors vs. sophomore majors. Thursday: Sigma Kappa vs. Chi Omega. Zeta Tau Alpha vs. Alpha Chi Omega. Hayward has already picked part of the traveling squad, but some of the contestants are still in doubt. To decide trials will be held today at 3 for the 100, 220, 440, javelin, and discus. All con testants are urged to be on time, as well as those who don’t have to try out. Because of higli transporta tion cost, the Webfoots will make the inland trip with one of the smallest teams in his tory. The squad is unusually small this year, but it will be necessary to cut the entire group including coach and manager, down to 18. Hayward announced that Oregon might not even be represented in all events. The veteran coach made no announcement of the already picked squad, but^said that he would do so after the trials to day. Those who are likely to go, however, are Zenas Butler, hur dles; Homer Thomas, pole vault; Bob Newland, high jump; and Don Wilson, mile. Good weather conditions per mitted a vigorous workout yes terday, and a near full squad was present. Sprinters and mid dle distance men concentrated on starts and windsprints, while the distance men worked on pacing. Javelin and weight men had a vigorous workout, as did the other field contest ants—pole vaulters and high jumpers. Postponed Ball I-M softball games postponed Thursday, April 30, will be played tomorrow afternoon, according to Hay Segale, assistant I-M direc tor. Second Game Finds OSC In Loop Lead Oregon State’s higli-flying ball club invades the campus today for a 3 p.m. battle with the Web foot sluggers. The Beavers now lead the Northern Division flag race with Coach Hobson’s men in the third spot. Northern Division Oregon State .6 0 1.000 Washington .5 3 .635 Oregon .4 3 .571 WSC .2 5 .285*.. Idaho .0 7 .000 On April 17 the two clubs were first scheduled to play but be cause of weather conditions the game was postponed. The follow ing afternoon at Corvallis a stocky Don Durdan of Hose Bowl fame smashed a single in the ninth inning to push across the winning run of the 2-1 contest. Glenn Elliott, OSC's ace left hander, got credit for the victory with small Nick Begleries taking the defeat. Both pitchers allowed seven hits. Coleman’s Chaice f Coach Ralph Coleman will choose his pitcher from Elliott, left-handed Bud Patterson, or Warren Simas, in varsity compe tition for the first time this year. Duck Mentor Hobson has Beg leries, Bob Rieder, “Sandy” Sandgren, or A1 Wimer ready for duty. Leading the parade of Beavers will be heavy-hitting Don Dur dan playing first base. Second Baseman McRae is another OSC top hitter and his speed puts him in the leadoff spot. Tall Dick Strode, recentlj^a first baseman, will cover the third base area. Other Beavers Behind the plate for the Bea vers will be Harry Amacher, ex Jefferson high of Portland star. Bill McCluskey at shortstop, Doug Pederson in left field, and foot ball Norm Peters in right com plete the Orange and Black pic ture. The Webfoots have been rest ing since Saturday, when they sent Washington down, 6-2, on Howe field. Following today’s game both Oregon and Oregon State start their traveling campaign. JjJ Dope on Friday All-Star Clash Greek Manager Hank Burns presented a powerhouse group of sluggers as his all-star selections, and this power-loaded lineup will present a big problem to the Independent hurling aces, Olson, Holloman. Asia, and any other probable choices. Because they are going to have to throw against a club that will be dangerous from the leadoff man to the \o. 10 “wrie-eler ” The Greeks will have a New York Yankee type of team, able to break up a ballgame at any mo ment, while the Independents will rely on a tight-pitching, fast fielding, and “heads-up" type of baseball. It will be slugging against science, come 2 o’clock next Saturday afternoon. The Greek infield shapes up to be well-rounded with a spark plug at short in Theta Chi doe Wicks. Hog l)iek also gives this middle lane power while Dean VanLydegraf a.'ichors down the “hot” corner. To the right side of the infield go Phi Sig Spencer Weills and Sainmie A1 Weinstein cn the keystone sack and on the initial corner Phi Delt Chuck " right holds down that side of the infield. Covering the outer garden for the Greeks are Phi Delt Big Bill Skade, Porky Andrews, who is an outstanding Canadian ama teur outfielder; Ossie Redfield. the SAE's giant clubber, and di minutive Bob Sell of the ATO club, who covers many acres of territory in left field. Hank Burns may also play in addition to his managerial duties. Burns has revealed no plans of strategy, because he has “no idea of who the Independents will field.” However, he predicts that his team will be the type of club that drives for every extra-base and will be a heads-up, hustling ball club all the way. As this type of play is in line «'itli the brand of play predict- >> ed by Independent managers A1 Larsen and Joe Miller, the game should be one large crash ond explosion. Kemenfber, itfs May 8 at 2