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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 1945)
'Order of O’ Alums to Revive Old Tradition Lettermen to March Again After Laose of Four Years By LOIS COLEMAN For the first time since 1941, a long procession of alumni mem bers of the Order of the O, the lettermen, will again pass in re view during the half-time at the Homecoming game Saturday. Hay ward field will be the site of the Webfoot-Beaver football game and the scene of the Order of the O review, which are the main attrac tions of Homecoming. Each year, during half-time, they march from under the time-clock at the south end of the field, past the rooting sections, and up to a microphone where each announces his name and class. Order of the O expects a big turnout this year. Among those present will be alumni who have taken part in the ceremony before and returned veterans who, for the first time, have come hack to the University during Homecoming weekend to take their place among these honored men. Banquet Scheduled Before the game, a banquet is given for the past lettermen by the active lettermen. After this ban quet, they adjourn to a reserved section for the game. Here, they wait until half-time when they march down the field, are intro duced to the football fans, and return to their section. Buz Williams, class of 1919, a well-known Eugene business man, will return again this year as usual. Williams won his letter in football. When asked about the quality of the team of which he was part, Williams said, “Oregon REMOVE RINGS -A BRIEF CASE! Kxcellent quality in tan genuine split seal leather. Handy two-way model—notebook or briefcase. Main floor. 6.90 FOR THAT EXTRA SNACK f ■ A. a i ''Mk Try Our Lucious HAM BURGERS NORTH'S DUTCH GIRL 1224 Willamette St. Phone 1932 won the Pacific coast champion ship that year. We played Harvard in the Rose Bowl.” Williams said that the turnout each year by the past lettermen was very good. Among those who may be ex pected, to name only a few, are Joe Gordon, baseball—played na tional league baseball for the Yan kees newly out of uniform; John Kitzmiller, one of the greatest backs ever to attend Oregon; John Dick, on national championship basketball team and Urgel ‘Slim’ Wintermute, tall center the same team—played pivot; Anse Cor nell, graduate athletic manager at the University of Oregon half back; Dean V. D. Earl, football letterman who is dean of men; Bob Mautz, one of the greatest ends Oregon has ever known; Clarence Codding, football; and Dean Walk er, basketball player. O Formed in 1907 Order of the O association was formed during the school year of 1907-1908, when P. L. Campbell was president of the University. This was 31 years after the Uni versity was founded, and at this time it had an enrollment of 418 students. The requirements for member ship in Order of the O consist of earning a letter in a major sport. A minor sport may be qualification if the man is a champion in that minor sport. Then, after this is voted on comes the initiations. The only sorority ever privileged to witness an Order of the O initia tion was Gamma Phi Beta. That was two years ago. The feminine screams were too much for them so they decided to go back to their old haunts for initiation, namely, men's houses. 15 Members Now Order of the O now includes 15 members. They are Barney Koch, president; Bob Caviness, vice president; Dick V^ilkins, secre tary; Bob Hamilton, Bob Prowell, Abe Wilson, Jake Leicht, Bob Rey nolds, Chuck Stamper, Ed Allen, Reedy Berg, Bruce Hoffine, Les Wright, Kenny Hayes, and Bob Hendershott. The five major sports are foot ball, basketball, track, swimming, and baseball. To those who are in terested in participating in team sports, the Order of the O makes it known that there are no lettermen in baseball. The ones they had last year have turned professional. Any man who wants to try out for the team, should go up to thfe men’s P. E. building and do so. Traditions Lend Spirit When asked if he had anything to say, Barney Koch, acting presi dent of Order of the O said, “Tell the Ducks that traditions are insti tuted to lend spirit and sport to the events of Homecoming and Junior weekends. Anothei thing, For Fast and Efficient Radio Repair Service BRING YOUR RADIO TO Carman’s RADIO STORE 12S 11 th Ave Hast Phone 4954 Order of the O has a surprise for next term.” He would make no further com ment. So, come this weekend, if you see a rather moth-eaten or creased letterman's sweater walking around on a very proud gentleman, don't take up a collection to buy him a new one, respect him, he is a returned letterman. All 48 states have set up agenc ies to aid in r econversion, accord^ ing to the Council of State Gov ernments. 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