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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (March 9, 1945)
By .WALLY ADAMS The odds makers, after stewing for a week, have given tip nil hopes of picking a favorite and have announced Oregon and \\ ashington State a toss-up in their plavoft series. 11 you take a glance at the records of their four games to date, you can only pick out a few minor points to hack up a theory either way. hor instance, here’s how they stand in games played, with each winning two. wsc 34 54 48 182 ( >n 36 47 43 64 160 At Pullman At Pullman At Ktigetu1 A*t Kugene Total Point? The total points would indicate that Oregon has a slight edge over the Cougars, hut the Webfoots are noted for their high scoring victories and the V SC wins were almost as sex ere. 'I lie only thing to do is throw the percentages away and make your own personal choice. That being, in our hook, Ore gon, lor these reasons: 1. Alan lor man. the IHicks show more consistent power and threat. 2. The \\ ebloots have a good reserve for both the forward and guard spots, while the Cougars are nil in this department. 3. \\ SC's victories are due mostly to the scoring of their center, Vince llansen. 4. Kenny I lays is the most improx ed plaver in the confer ence, and barring injuries, has shown himself capable of stop ping Hausen, 5. The V ebloots are in top condition pin sicallx* and follow ing their win over OSC, mentallv. More could be named, hut they would narrow down into hopes instead of opinions. And the Cougars also have a few factors that can be listed on their side. They haxe a more experienced team, (four lettermen) but that can he countered in turn by Oregon’s long schedule of games this season. Thus from any side you look at it, trying to predict the winner is a suicidal proposition. Take whichever team you want, hut we’ll stick to the Warrenmen as long as they continue to play the brand of ball thev plaved against Oregon State last Saturdax. OREGON STATE PLANS ARE UPSET Oregon State was not »>ii 1 \ knocked out of the Northern division race w hen they were beaten bx Oregon, but some of their plans that were developed from a slight ease of oxer eonlidenee were equally tossed out the window. The Heavers were so certain ol at least a tie after their two straight wins I oxer Oregon, that they want ahead and made arrangements COACH JOHN WARREN GATHERS HIS FIVE WEBFOOT STARTERS around him to pass out some final advice before the Ducks tangle with the Cougars at Pullman Saturday night. They arc, left to right: Jim Uartelt, Del Smith, Boh Hamilton, Dick Wilkins, Ken Hays, and Warren. with UCBA (the southern division winner) for the North South playotf. Being more than a slight bit prejudiced, the crestfallen look on some of the Beaver’s faces a week ago put a big glow in us. Perhaps our Aggie friends will learn to quit jumping at con clusions before the season ends. HATS OFF TO THE ROOTERS This column has conscientioneusly kept away from making am mention concerning Oregon spirit at basketball games. At times it has dragged along with some of the students barely talking above a whisper. However at other times it has flared up until the game was a constant roar. That’s what we like and need, and the final OSC game convinced us that the Duck pep has spread among the entire student body. We only have one more chance to really let loose and back up the team, so let's reallv do it right. Plats off. kids, another job of yelling like the last game and the complaint department will fold up forever. * “The colors are as true as when the dress was new." before putting them away. Then let us take care of your new spring dresses. EUGENE CLEANERS 245 E. Broadway Phone 75 Whether you like them hot or sweet, new or old, we have your favorite records RADIO LABORATORY 768 E. Ilth Ph. 4954 DANCING Every Saturday Night 9 ’til 12 at the EUGENE HOTEL with ART HOLMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA ir the Persian Roon,