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 Glad You're Headed This Way Remember Our Fountain Specialties EXTRA SPECIALS • Taylor’s Frosted Drinks • Lem-ola • Sandwiches • Sundaes • Sodas • Cokes • Malt Shakes • Hamburgers THE IEMON-O ■■ Cor. 13th and Alder ■“Doc” Ireland, Prop. 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. Freshmen Be Thrifty Send Your Laundry to DOMESTIC Where Quality Is Always Assured • Saves Time • Saves Money • Saves Bother Phone 252 DOMESTIC LAUNDRY and COURTESY CLEANERS