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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 15, 1946)
Huskies Ragged in Tapering-off Drill; DuckGridders Due Today By GAIL FOWLER Associated Press Sports Writer SEATTLE, Nov. 14—(AP)—There’s an old stage saying that a ragged last rehearsal means a hangup opening night. If U applies to football, Coach Ralph “Pest” Welch of the Uni versity of Washington will be grateful. Welch put his charges through a tapering off drill today, but he was still mumbling to himself over the shoddy, fumble filled showing of his Huskies last night in a two-hour rock-and sock session—as they prepared 101 their game with the University of Oregon Webfoots here Saturday. If any of the gamblers had wit nessed the closely guarded display they might have shied back some what from the current odds which favor Washington at 12 Vi points. This margin seemed a little wide, considering the traditional aspects of the game. Huskies Lead Series Washington has won 19, Oregon 15 and four were ties in the series which dates back to the mustache and turtleneck sweater days of 1900, and several times in the series the underdog was the win ner. The Oregon squad, playing its last season under Gerald “Tex” Oliver, who resigned some weeks ago, was expected here tomorrow morning. Against the mightj UCLA Bruins last week, the Web foots showed a strong line with 37 Gridders Entrain Coach Tex Oliver and the 37 man University of Oregon Web foot grid team left Eugene last night at 5:55 p. m. Listed as travelers by Coach Tex Oliver were the following: Ends—Pete Torohia, Dan Gar *a, Dick Brown, Darrell Robin son, Hymie Harris, Wayne Bar tliolemy, Art Milne, and George Dugan; Tackles—Chuck Elliott, Howard Frary, Cliff Giffin, Don Stanton, Pete Miller and Curt Deskins; guards—Ted Meland, John Kauffman, Don Kueeker, Bill Murphy, Jim Berwick, Tony Novaclc, and Harry Edwards; renters—B r a d Ecklund, Lou Busch, and Clark Stokes; backs _Duke Iversen, Bill Abbey, Don Shaffer, Jake Leicht, Bobby Rey nolds, Jim Newquist, Sam Ra mey, George Bell, Walt Donovan, Boy Erickson, Boh Koch, Boh Sanders, and Boh Oas. strength evenly distributed, and speedy backs who were liandi cupped by tlie gooey going. Halfback Jake Leicht, the North ern Division’s championship sprint er, is back in trim after missing a tew early games because of a game leg. A player the Huskies are even more apprehensive about is 180-pound halfback Bobby Rey nolds, who raised so much mischief here last year, and who threw a big scare into the Uclans in the dying minute of last week’s 14-0 loss by Oregon in Portland. Then thebe's hard-running Jimmy New ouist of Camas, Wash., who is also quite a kicker. Eugene reports Newquist favoring a bruised leg, however. Unsung Hero And not to be overlooked is Duke Iverson, the unsung blocking quarterback, who never packs the mail, but who always gives the mailman a helping shoulder. Washington is still thin at full b a k. First, Arnie Woimneister ot -Portland got a knee cracked in the PC),! game and now he’ll be out for the rest of the season. He’s scheduled for an operation to re move a cartilage during the Christinas vacation. Then Sam Robinson hurt an ankle against Stanford and has missed practise a week. Trainer Click Clark says it’s “doubtful” Sam will play. That leaves it up to Dick Ottele, who also can play at Half or quar ter; Freshman Marshall Dallas, who delivered such a fine perfor mance against Washington State; and Herb Harlowe, of Spokane, light at 175 pounds, but the fastest man on the squad. It probably will be Freddie Provo and Gordie Hungar at the halves and Alt' Hemstad at quarter. The line will be the same that opened against Stanford last week. Casaba Squad Reduced to 18 Basketball' Coach Howard Hob son continued his process of elimin ation Wednesday when lie cut the combined varsity and junior var sity to an 18-man squad. The re mainder of the squad was turned over to Ted Schopf who will eventu ally handle the Jayvees as well as the fershmen. Hobson is expected to make another cut before the reg ular varsity is named. The present squad working under Hobby includes 11 lettermen, one former squad man, and six fresh men. Lettermen include Sam Crow ell, A1 Popick, Dick Wilkins, Marv Rasmussen, Ed Dick, Ken Hays, Roy Seeborg, Bob Wren, Reedy Berg, Roger Wiley, and Stan Williamson. Walt Kirsch is the only holdover reserve and freshmen still on the top 18 are Dan Ducich, Bob Ama cher, Bob Don, Bob Sowers, Bob Lavey, and Lynn Hamilton. No Definite Squads Since the start of the season Oc tober 21, Hobson has worked the squad on offensive and defensive drill with daily scrimmages. There have been no definite squads named, and virtually every combination has been used. The lettermen are making .the strongest bids for starting nods, but some of tire freshmen are showing exceptionally well in practice. Stan Williamson has shown well at the driving guard position, but fresh man Bob Lavey and holdover re serve Walt Kirsch are also looking good. Lettermen Sam Crowell and A1 Popick cannot l>e overlooked, however. Wiley Recovering Six-foot nine-inch Roger Wiley appears to have the center position intact, and he is expected to lead the field when he recovers from a pulled leg muscle that has kept him out of scrimmage this week. All positions are still wide open, though, and it will be difficult to name a static varsity squad until the pre-season games are well un derway. The season opens November 27 against Bobby Anet’s “Firs” that are loaded with such stars as Ar chie Marshik, Ted Sarpola, and Ed Dowdy. Anet has said that Dowdy is one of the finest players he has ever seen on a basketball court. Don’t miss the Oregon-Oregon State Jayvee game on Hayward field at 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The Ducklings will be all out for re venge and the battle of the year is guaranteed. TOUCH FOOTBALL Beta Theta Pi vs. Sigma Nu tO' day at 3:50 on Howe field. TEI) MEEAND ... is slated for a starting nod at left guard Saturday against Washington in Seattle. The former Bend prep star has been a stalwart in the Oregon line this year. Jayvees to Use 15 Varsity Men Against OSC Babes Tomorrow Ray Segale, assistant Jayvee coach, paced the Ducklings through a light dummy and signal workout Thursday in preparation for the last game of the season against the Oregon State Jayvees Saturday on Hayward field. The Ducklings received 15 var sity players Wednesday and Segale had them working as a separate squad, giving some indication that they may be used in that fashion Saturday. Among the 15 players received were Ken Maine, fullback; Bill Behrens, and Norm Van Brocklin, halfback; and Bob Warren and Chuck Johnson, quarterbacks. Maine a Plunger Maine operating from fullback, is well known around Hayward field for his line plunging ability. Van Brocklin and Behrens are both fine passers as well as good broken field runners. The Jayvees, with the newly add ed talent, plus a trio of their own fine backs—Paul Pierson, Bob Wil son and Bill Hutchinson can now boast of a backfield that has plenty of power and deception, and War ren can be counted upon to utilize this asset to the fullest. Among the linemen received were Bill Huskey and Larry Stoven, ends; Bob Roberts, Pug Mayer, and Rodinrick, tackles; Jack Schneider man, Dick Belguns and Steve Mez zera, guards; and Jack Bunnett and Rudy Sherych, centers. JV Line OK With the exception of Chuck Cor bett and Walt Van Orden, the Jay vee line is without injuries and ready to go on the opening kickoff. According to the latest OSC re leases, the Little Beavers are set to go in all respects. Dick Vaillancour, Don Ditz and Tag McFadden, all regular backf ield men, had not been working out for the past week due to injuries but all three will make the trip to Eugene and are slated to start. The passing combination of Ditz to Vailloncour can be counted up on to give the Ducklings no end of trouble. Ditz is probably one of the best passers to be seen in action Saturday. The Ducklings have not forgot ten the 48-6 beating they took at the hands of the Orange Jayvees and are conducting their practices accordingly. Before the October 18 game, Ore I gon had one week to develop an of fense. By game time their ball handling was ragged and their play ers were none the better. For the second encounter the Jayvees have had two weeks of practice, and have developed an offense gearg'd^' for the OSC game. Oregon State Jayvee coach, AI Cox, plans on bringing his entire squad along, which numbers some where in the vicinity of 98. Swimming, Volleyball Highlight Coed Sports Volleyball finalists are still hit ting the ball up in Gerlinger in their double elimination tourney. Tuesday, Susan Campbell toppled Rebec 31-20 after holding a slight edge of two points at the end of the first half. Gerlinger hall falling into their second half “bad luck'’ category tumbled to the Alpha hall team 33 27. Rebec house scored a victory over Sigma Kappa 42-16. With the water still flying out of the pool, finalists in the intramural" (Please turn to page five)