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Emerald -SPECIAL OREGON HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT EDITION EDITOR Bernie Hammerbeck MANAGING EDITOR Bill Stratton STAFF Wally Hunter Don Fair Fred Taylor Jerry McNew A1 Pietschman George Skorney Elwin Paxson Chuck McDonald Marguerite Wright Bobolee Brophy June Goetze Patricia Maloney MEMBER ASSOCIATED COLEEG1 ATE PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE SERVICE Signed editorial features and columns in the Emerald reflect the opinions of the writers. They do not necessarily represent the opinion of the editorial staff, the student body, or the University. Entered as second class matter at the.postofnce, Eugene, Oregon. HOWARD "HOBBY” HOBSON . . . Tournament Director From the Tourney Director I am indeed honored to welcome the participants and fans to McArthur court for the 1947 State High School basketball tournament. I am certain that this tournament will maintain the high degree of playing skill and the spirit of friendly com petition which has been built up through the illustrious his tory of this annual event. Basketball is played and watched with enthusiam by mil lions of people throughout the world. It is the only one of our major sports which is truly native in origin. The popu larity of the game in our own state has not yet reached its peak. It has been my observation over a period of 25 years that nowhere in the nation is the game played bv a larger percentage of the population more skillfully and enthusias tically than by our own Oregon boys. This great event held each year is made possible by the combined efforts of many people in many walks of life. I wish to express my appreciation to the players, coaches, school officials, and fans who have made these fine teams possible, and to those who have contributed to the technical arrangements of the tournament. For the players representing the 16 teams here in Eugene to determine the 1947 state champion, this event is the cul mination iif many ambitions, many long hours of w’ork on the practicing court and many strenuous games with equally hard working competitors. It is a fitting reward for you, the players, that you are here for the final step toward the state championship. To the many fans who have followed their respective teams to McArthur court, may I say this—it is your loyal support, and encouragement during the season that has spurred these voting players on through many a crisis and given them the spirit that is so vital to a winning team. Basketball ably presents on the court so many of the factors necessary for a successful life—sportsmanship, team spirit, and cooperation, and never-ceasing hard work. There is no Former Emerald Editor to Supervise*■-' State System Information Dept. Oregon Alum Quits Government Job, Begins Coordination of Nevss April I Lvle M. Nelson, Emerald editor in 1940-41, Monday was appointed director of information for the University and the state system of higher education by Chancellor Paul C. Packer and President Harry K. Newburn. The announcement fol lowed committee meetings of the state board and the appoint ment, effective April 1, will be placed before the board this morning for confirmation. Nelson will serve as coordinating official for all campus information agencies, consolidating and unify ing the presentation of University news and information. In this ca pacity, he will fulfill the need for public relations official which was pointed out by the Emerald this term. As director of information for the state system, Nelson will super vise all information for centralized activities and for colleges of educa tion. Koyl Cup Winner In 1940 Nelson was named as the outstanding junior man on the cam pus and awarded the Koyl cup. The Emerald he edited in 1940-41 was awarded the All-American rating by the Associated Collegiate press. He is a member of Sigma Delta Chi, national professional journal ism fraternity, Sigma Chi, and Fri ars. Following his graduation he was editor of Old Oregon and later served as acting director of the University news bureau. In April, 1943, he became senior technical editor of the army ordnance depart ment, Washington, D. C. Release Writer When the war ended he joined the staff of the bureau of reclama tion in the nation’s capital as in formation specialist. Last year he was sent to Boise, Idaho, as assist ant regional information officer for the bureau of reclamation office there, the position he now holds. His wife, Corrine Wignes Nelson, was a member of the Emerald-staff during his editorship, and will re turn to the campus with him later this month. PNCC Delegates Report on Meeting U. of O. delegates to the second annual PNCC, Ted Hallock and Catherine Crombie, announced Monday that resolutions adopted by delegates to the Congress would be presented to Oregon’s student body during a special assembly to be held April 3, at McArthur court. For students unable to attend the assembly, ballot boxes will be established throughout the campus, manned by members of ciasr '.onor aries, and ballots will be d otribut ed throughout living organizations. Students this year will vote sing ly on resolutions, accepting or re jecting them individually, not as a unit, as in last year’s case. Dead line for submitting voted-on ballots to Portland’s League of Women Voters, is April 15. The degree of success of the Uni versity’s referendum, will deter mine the chances of either of its two delegates to represent the PNCC at the United Nations in Sep tember of this year. Lois McCon key Putnam served as delegate to the UN last year. LYLE NELSON . . . New Public Relations Director CAMPUS CALENDAR Psychology department class cards for spring term may be turned in to instructors or the de partment office from Wednesday to Saturday this week. University Chess club will hold its final winter term meeting at 7 p. m. tonight in 207 Commerce. Deutsche Gesellschaft will elect officers tonight at 7 p. m. at Ger linger sun porch. Wives of University students are invited to attend a St. Pat rick’s day party at YMCA at 8 p. m. tonight, sponsored by Dames. Graduate women students, women graduate assistants, and wives of graduate students are in vited to a tea March 12, 3 to 5 p. m. Faculty women will be hostesses. American Veterans Committee meets tonight at 7:30 in 105 Com merce. Ray Johnson, AVC state chairman, will report on the state convention and nominations for chairman and treasurer will be on the program. Regular weekly educational ac tivities movies will be held in Chapman hall at 7:30 p. m. Wed nesday. This week’s movie is a technicolor film, “Devils’ Island— Martinique.” Mac Court Closed McArthur court will be closed to all students during the state basketball tournament, and only those with season tickets, passes, and game tickets will be allowed entry to the building. Arrangements are being made for students on working projects to gain entrance to the building. Any other persons will be admit ted only by making an appoint ment by telephone, extension 214. team in this tournament which does not have these factors as a basis for the major part of their success. There are 16 teams striving for the 1947 championship. There can be but one champion. May it be the best team; and for those who do not win, let there be this solace—any effort honestly expended in the pursuit of a worthwhile cause is not wasted. (Signed) HOWARD HOBSON Tournament Director. ^■ Side Patter By BOB WHITELY First of all on the poop sheet is the cordial welcome to all that participants on the Oregon high school basketball tournament from the two characters who run the campus bean house . . . John Schaefers and Jim Boroby . . , dunk ’em ' in on the court. and dunk ’em anytime at the Side. Just sit an hour at Side and watch the hidden talent walk by ~ . . . then go up and play a con fused game for the old alma mammy. Most of the high school ers will know Bob Lavey and Lynn Hamilton . . . Bob Amacher is here too. Aside from heaving them in for Lebanon last year, Lynn has developed into one of the prize piggers on the campifs . . . and may be seen swimming in the Tau tub any noon from 12:35-12:40. You’ll find lots to do on the campus . . . Oregon has the cutest crop of freshmen wimmen in y’ars . . . and don’t be confused at those older look ing rotund gentlemen looking beat . . . it’s just the law school char acters sweating out Rights and Lands. Washington high looks like the team to beat again, but don’t sell Wayne Scott’s Pelicans short. Last weekend was a dinger. . . The SAE’s tea party was a tre mendous success; so was the Du’s beachcomber ball . . . the only thing missing was the crabs. Saw Maryanne Thielan at Piluso’s fol lowing the dance, and she was put together like the poor man’s Dragon Lady . . . Brooooother . . . she could board my ship without a struggle! Wally Johnson of the Theta Chi Johnson’s hung his OX on Chi Oh Julie Archer . . . and promptly was thrown in the water for "liberating said Miss Archer’s station wagon.” The jolly Alpha Phee’s have shown some more or their famous pre-war hustle. A group of the sports took Robert Aiken out and really showed him a ride. Next time . . . DON’T FORGET THE ROPE.” He could be gone for a week and no one would miss him. (sob) The Ama zon Open rock-skipping contest is now ready after yesterday’s down pour. The schedule reads like this now that the lakes are now in shape. Monday was open house . . . Tuesday, rock skipping, Wed nesday, deep water yachting. Thursday, motor boat races, Fri day, learn to swim, Saturday fly casting ... it will probably rain all day Sunday again and we can start all over. Win, lose or draw . . . enjoy your stay at the U . . . ask anything of the fellas you care to . . . we’re here to help you have a good time. Pd. Adv. Night Staff: Jack Sullivan Keith Baird Jim Vitus