A1 Wesson was in town today. Wesson, if you don't know
it by now, is the former Southern California publicity agent,
Esquire feature writer, and general man of letters. He is cur
rently Lt. (s.g.) Wesson, public relations officer for the U. S.
Navy, meaning he is front man for the ball club that Lt.
Commander Tex Oliver is bringing north with him for Sat
urday's little tussle in Portland.
Wesson—Named After
A Certain Oil?
; A1 is quite a character. In fact for many years around Los
^'Angeles it was rumored that a certain oil was named after
„im—he is that smooth. Today, when quizzed about the Air
Devils he was singularly uncommunicative, but did loosen
up to admit that Tex Oliver had potentially the greatest club
to ever play on the Pacific slope—and that they should beat
Oregon on Saturday.
“But we expect the Webfoots to be tough, especial
ly in their own backyard. Tex has every respect for John
Warren’s coaching abilities—he remembers the freshmen
that used to come to his varsity after being coached by
Warren,” Wesson disclosed.
This coming game in Portland—we honestly can't say that
we believe that Oregon is going to win it—the Saint squad of
60 men is in itself enough to wear down the Webfoots, out
side of the fact that there will be a lineup of all-Americans
and pro stars fielded by Tex. Add to this an edge of 25 days
practice and a warm-up game for them, and no unemotional
prognosticator can help but pick the Navy Aviators by a
couple of touchdowns or more.
Webfoots Hard Club
• o Count Out of Navy Fray
Birt we’ve been watching this gang of Webfoots for sev
eral weeks, and in our modest opinion and several people that
Jcnow having been connected with Webfoot athletics for a
span of years, this is one of the most spirited squads that Ore
gon has ever had. These boys have got fire—it’s hard to tell
a club like this one that they aren't going to win, because they
are liable to go out on that Multnomah turf and send Tex
Oliver, Jim Xewquist, and company, back to Moraga, Califor
nia, in Very uncomplimentary fashion.
Incidentally, there are no bones about that. The boys
will have no sentimental pangs about trying to humble
Gerald A.—Or they won’t mind setting any of their for
mer mates on their panties. As a matter of fact, the punt
ing of the Ducks has been impressive lately. We hear the
Saint “star,” Jim Newquist, doesn’t like to wait for tower
ing punts—especially with 220-pound linemen like Val
Culwell and Scrap-Iron Rhea coming down under them,
ably assisted by playmates Russ Nowling and Jim Shep
lard.
"Honest John” has been driving the boys hard—no doubt
about that. They have worked harder under him in the last
few weeks than they ever worked under Oliver.
‘ You and Me, John"
Quote, "Akim Tamiroff "Roblin
The Oregon Aleocalypse, Thomas R. Roblin, character
ized the way the team feels about “Honest John,” when he
casually clipped Warren on the back and said:
“You know, John, I kinda like you. I think you and I
ought to do big things this fall!-’
That is the nicest thing about Tommy—he doesn’t
mind letting other people share the glory with him.
Honestly, though, we think the Pittsburgh Powerhouse
has a great chance for the all-America this fall. He’s got
“it” in every department of the game—ten time over in
the courage department.
Oregon's troubles this year center at the quarterback
; ,1 center positions—not because of lack of lettermen but
lack of men experienced in the positions. Len Surles is a
good ball player, but he is not a quarterback. And he can’t
be expected to be—being converted from a guard position
only recently. The same is true of Steve Bodner. For two
years Steve has been an outstanding varsity guard. But he
has never played center or backed up the line in his life.
Xo coach in the world can expect him to step into the fast
est conference in the country and give a polished perform
ance. If Bodner does it will be a great tribute to his remark
able learning powers.
Reserve strength is a question mark—a big one as
they are practically all sophomores. The Webfoots field
an all-senior starting lineup, but after that it is sopho
mores throughout, outside of the tackles, which are well
■jrtified with five lettermen. However “Honest John”
knows those sophs since he coached them last year. As
a matter of fact, I think he is a little partial towards them
—“his boys.”
Hobson Sees
Good Season
For Webfoots
Oregon basketball wilt de
pend on the sophs next year.
This is the opinion of a. man
wTio should know, Webfoot
mentor Howard Hobson. “Hoh
by” lias an outstanding frosh
aggregation to blend in with
his eight returning lettemien,
and the balance of power
should be in the hands of
these promising sophomores.
Captain Don Kirsch, senior
guard, is a floorman par excel
lence and dealy in the clutch. His
bucket in the last seconds of play
beat OSC 47-45 last winter. A
good leader.
Tough Scrapper
Warren Taylor, senior guard,
is a tough scrapper and an all
Northern Division player. He
suddenly came into his own last
year and developed into Oregon's
most valuable man. A skyscraper,
he should hit a high peak this
year.
Wally Borrevik, sophomore,
was out last year filling out
his 6 feet 8 inches and >1111 be
more mature this year. His re
turn bolsters the all-important
center position, where the
Ducks have been markedly
weak for the past few seasons.
Bob Wren, junior forward, is
the Tommy Roblin of the basket
ball team—which meanse he sup
plies a very essential fire and
dare-devilism to the club. Bob
Bob should settle down and be
consistently very good this year.
Newland Back
Bob Newland, junior forward,
was handicapped last year by ill
ness, but this year is all set to
go strong through the entire sea
son. “Bones” is one of those quiet
dependable guys that does every
thing he is supposed to, and then
more than a little more.
Other l'ettermen that should
see plenty of action are Iiolph
F u h r m a n , senior forward,
“Weezy” Maynard, junior
guard, and Big Lloyd Jackson,
junior center.
Looks Stronger
The Webfoot quintet looks
stronger than last year. Three
one-point last second losses sep
arated Oregon from the top last
year, and it looks as though that
little extra strength is present
this dbason. Incidentally the en
tire squad is composed of all
Oregon boys. Intensive practice
will begin around the first of No
vember, and in the middle of De
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All-Out PE Plan
Set for Ducks
Starting next Monday all physically able men students
will be required to take one hour of physical education five
days per week. The schedule that Dean Ralph W. Leighton
has mapped out is a rigorous one and, although giving only
one hour of credit, entails a thorough and intensive competi
tive physical education program.
The Leighton plan for mass PE differs from the systems
ViJ^i ill UUU’l UUiVVIOiUCO
in that it stresses competitive
sports and is not just a. group
calesthenic program. Leighton
wants to have his classes playing
tackle football this fall, and if he
can get enough uniforms for
them, they are sure to scrim
mage every afternoon.
Intramurals as Usual
Intramurals are expected to
continue as usual, and Leighton
expects that the mass PE pro
gram will boom them. A lot of
men will become proficient in
sports like fotball and feel more
like playing for their living or
ganizations, stated the PE school
dean. "I expect intramurals,
sparked by a lively Independ
cnt-Greek all-s ,ar rivalry, to hit
a peak in stuient interest,” fin
ished Leighton.
The program will consist of:
1. Football and basketball
—two terms of one of these
sports for all men.
2. Track and field—two
terms for all men.
3. Boxing, wrestling, tum
bling, and apparatus, weights,
and judo—two terms of one
comber the Ducks are tentative
ly scheduled to swing into Cali
fornia on a pre-season barn
storming tour.
Anse Cornell takes over jfrosh
reigns in addition to duties as
athletic manager.
of these sports for all men.
4. Swimming-—two terms
for all men.
5. An elective from any of
the three groups after com
pletion of these six reuirril
terms—four terms.
The physical fitness of special
cases will be determined by
physical examinations given by
the university doctor.
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