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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 1942)
The following are a few pertinent facts about some of the Oregon varsity lettermen that you will see on the gridiron this fall. Watch for: Dick Aslicom, senior tackle. . . . 230-lb. rotund Richard has eraeked the honor roll three times in a row—goes to med school next March. lie came to Oregon via the steel mills of Pennsyl vania and the U. S. Navy—had NEVER played a game of football until his frosh year, but “Oh, Look at Him Now!” lie has a good chance for all-coast. The Sigma Nus call him the “House Mouse,” which means he is the house manager. * 'drier and Ducks Heave Sigh of Relief Steve Bodner, senior guard. . . . Sleepy Steve was an “if” until he got into the army reserve, but he is now set to anchor down the center of the Duck line. There are many competent observers that believe that Bodner would be the best guard on the coast, if it were not for a back injury. Opposing guards are plenty glad of it, because they say an injured Bodner is tough enough. Valentine Culwell, senior guard. . . . Known as Val, the gal’s pal, Culwell is undoubtedly a smooth boy. On the grid iron he exhibits other characteristics. Such as uprooting half the Stanford and Washington lines last year. May move to quarter this fall. For his squat 210 pounds he can run as fast as the Mercury convertible he drives. Chuck Elliott, junior tackle. . . . Chuck crowded into a regular berth last fall as a soph. In his quiet 220-pound way Elliott should go places this year, lie is an underrated ball player. Cliff Giffin, junior tackle. . . . When practice began last fall Gift’s fervent hope was that he could make the traveling squad for the Stanford game, so he could sit on the bench before a hometown Palo Alto audience. He not only did that. He turned into a crashing tackle and in the Cal game he set All-American Bob Reinhard on his heels more than once. He toots the hottest trumpet in the Pi Kap house. Kuffy, Good for the Lassies Good for the Gridiron Merritt Kufferman, junior tackle. , . . Kuff ivas the U1J nominee for King of Hearts last spring. Across the line of scrimmage his 235 pounds of muscle doesn’t look so pretty. For all his weight he runs like a halfback. Nearly beat Pete Kmetovic to a loose ball in the end zone that would have given us a win in the Stanford game. Ed Moshofsky, senior tackle. . . . The sage of the DU house, modest Moe acts less-like a rugged lineman than Shirley Temple does. lie does a Mr. Hyde on the football field. A very 1 ' ular fellow. Russ Nowling, junior end. . . . “Nob” is slightly terrific. In fact he is good. He should make all-coast. Stands 6 feet 2 inches with arms like whipcords. Washington named him the best end they played against all season. Ken Oliphant, senior halfback. . . . Trickiest climax runner on the squad—very game. Should come into his own this year. Another Sigma Nu. Floyd Rhea, senior guard. . . . “Sc-rapiron” is all his nick name implies. He is one of the main reasons they call the Ore gon line, “The Green-Shirted Giants from the North.” At present he is a lifeguard in Cal rescuing more women than the water can hold. Tom Oxman, junior halfback. . . . “Honest Tom” or “Rim rock” looks like a character from a dime Western. If he stays in high gear this fall “Honest-John” will have something. Tom Roblin, senior halfback. . . . “Rainbow” has got more “guts” than any athlete I have ever seen—misplaced at times. If he stays with his teammates all year he will hit the heights. him Shephard, senior end. ... If Shep comes back he answers Warren’s pressing left end question. Has been steadily developing and if lie improves his pass-snagging ability, the LE worry is gone. A very hard charger. Hank and Howdy Steers, soph guards. . . . Best two defensive guards on the club, but sluggish on the offense. Twins and nephews of a famous Oregon football great, they may be on the verge of a great career. One of Them Scarce Things— A Quarterback: Len Surles Len Surles, senior quarterback. . . . The Sigma Chis dread him because he is their house manager. “Honest John loves him because he is a quarterback (something that is a scarce product). Hits an even 200 pounds. Main trouble is that he is nr A active enough in the quick-moving qb post. -■Tom Terry, senior tackle. . . . Tom is tiie hardest-trying player on the squad. Ilis 6 feet 5 inches, 210 pounds avill be terrific, if he can get fully coordinated. Another Phi Delt lineman. Ducks Tackle (Continued from page eight) a three weeks edge over Oregon. Sledgehammer Power The Ducks will be built more on the lines of a powerful sledge hammer, the line averaging about 215 pounds from stem to stern, beyond which cavort a compact group of powerful backs headed by Fireball Tommy Roblin. The principal factor in their favor is the tremendous spirit that they are certain to have for this bat tle. Following close after this game is another Portland tilt on Mult nomah turf, this time with our ancient rivals, the Huskies from Washington Saturday, October 10. Washington and Oregon usu ally put up a great battle, re gardless of the position of either team. Last year’s spectacular 19 to 16 victory of the Webfoots ranked as one of the two most thrilling climaxes in coast foot ball last fall. Over a 40-year ri valry the teams are tied at 16 wins each with six ties. Idaho at ‘Home’ The next home game is in Eu gene with the University of Ida ho Vandals and Francis X. Schmidt’s “screwball” razzle-daz ',«llllBIIIIIBIIIini!llini!IBIi:i!H!i!iai!l!IBI!!!IBIII!IBIP"' JOE RICHARDS MEN'S STORES POCKET SWEATERS zle. Making- their debut as regu lar members of the Coast con ference the Vandals can always be counted on to throw a scare into the larger coast schools. The Homecoming game is at Eugene with the UCLA Bruins on November 7 and should be an other wide-open affair. The QT offense of the Los Angeles club usually manages to keep the air well-filled with footballs, and everything happens in a UCLA game. LOOK AT THE Opportunities Thousands of typists and stenographers are need ed in war work. There is a constant demand for them. Classes in Shorthand and Typing Beginning September 8, 1942 Edward L. Ryan, Manager UNIVERSITY BUSINESS COLLEGE 860 Willamette Eugene, Orego n Phone 2761-M 18tli &all &pe#Uei<f, for Oregon Fellows DeNeffe’s Is as much a tradition with Oregonj msn as the "hello walk." Upperclass men all are old customers at De Neffe's and will tell their freshman brothers—"it's the place to go for style, quality, and smartness at rea sonable cost. You'll Find Old Friends at DeNeffe's • Hollywood Suits • Manhattan Shirts • Knox Hats • Interwoven Sox O Jarman Shoes • Alligator Raincoats • Can’t Bust ’em Cords & Finest of Sweaters AN EASY LESSON FOR FROSH Along with English comp and social science courses, first year men will take a course in "social values." Pro fessors will grade your thesis but Tom, Dick, and Harry, Mary, lane, and Irene will grade your appearance by your clothes. DeNeffe's will outfit you in the latest cam pus trends. Plan to make your headquarters at DeNeffe's. It is your DOWNTOWN CAMPUS SHOP. DeNEFFE’S MEN’S DRESS WEAR STORE 1022 Willamette St. McDonald Theatre Bldg.