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
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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.
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Along with English comp and social science courses,
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Mary, lane, and Irene will grade your appearance by
your clothes. DeNeffe's will outfit you in the latest cam
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Plan to make your headquarters at DeNeffe's. It is your
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