The Weather Alumni Reception
Eugene and vicinity, consider- Ali Homecoming alumni and
able cloudiness; fog this mom- their famllles are cordia„v in.
>ng; continued cool and near vltpd atlpnd the rpception in
reezing tonight. Gerlinger hall after the game
•9
VOLUME XLIX UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE. SATURDAY. \0VK.M HER ..”1047 NUMBER 50
.
This Trio to Lead Webfoots in Finale
Leading the revenge hunting University of Oregon Ducks in their “civil war” battle with OSC
today will be the above trio which comprises three-fourths of Coach Jim Aiken’s starting backfield
combination. Co-captains for today they are, left to right, Bob Koch, Jake Leicht, and Jim Newquist.
Hayward Day Proclaimed;
Dance Climaxes Festivities
Remainjng 300
Dance Tickets
To Sell at Door
Only 300 tickets remain for the
big Homecoming dance in McAr
thur court tonight, according to
Robin Arkley, chairman of the
rlormo TVioco Tt C*
said, will be sold |
at t h'e doors
which open at 9
p.m.
Paid-up alumni,
Arkley a n -
nounced, will be
admitted to the
dance free.
Music for the ||
affair will be fur
nished by Curt |
Sykes and his 13
piece orchestra. Curt Sykes
Sykes is currently playing an en
gagement at the Trianon ball-room
in Seattle. Featured vocalist of the
band is Bob Raymond.
According to advance notice,
Sykes and his orchestra play a
modern style of music interspersed
with sweet and swing.
Decorations for the dance are un
<jer the direction of Chuck and Bob
Corgan. They revealed yesterday
that the court would be decked
with murals of life at the Univer
sity for the many Homecoming al
umni expected to attend.
Short Silks
Dress for the dance will be short
silks for the women and business
suits for the men, according to Nila
Desinger, campus social chairman.
Flowers, she said, will not be in
’ order.
^ Members of the dance commit
tee include Shirley Potter, Jordis
Benke, Norm Morrison, Dick Haws,
1 Marjorie Rambo, Nancy Chamber
lain.
►
Lack of Cooperation
Blamed for Fiasco
Blame for the cancellation of
last night’s annual Homecoming
bonfire was placed squarely On
the shoulders of all men’s living
organizations by Perry Hollo
man, chairman of the bonfire
committee.
According to Holloman, pres
idents of all houses were contact
ed early this week and had
agreed to furnish enough fresh
men to assemble the fire yester
day. Only a small sprinkling of
men appeared—not enough to
build the fire before its scheduled
lighting at 7:15.
The chairman said that both
he and Mo Thomas, Homecoming
chairman, attempted by phone
yesterday to secure the needed
aid, but to no avail.
Winners Told
At Assembly
The old rally-rally spirit was
there—cheers, streamers and all—
at the “Dux Apoppin" assembly
! last night in Mac court at which
trophies for homecoming events
were awarded.
Noise parade winners are Kappa
Kappa Gamma and Delta Upsilon,
who worked jointly, rustled up an
air raid siren, a steamship whistle
and two cannons for the event.
The Russell trophy cup was
awarded to Ann Judson house for
their sign comprising a revolving
book with a yellow O.
Sigma Phi Epsilon, who claimed
the Byrom Kneeland cup for their
sign, which was staggered from
roof to ground, had the Oregon
duck first with his suitcase and a
parachute (Return) then in bed
dreaming of his feats against the
Beaver (Recall), and thirdly cap
turing the Beaver in a butterfly
net (Recapture).
'Bill' May Not
See Functions
In His Honor
President Harry K. Newburn
yesterday proclaimed today as of
ficial “Bill Hayward Day’’ on the
Oregon campus in honor of Colonel
Bill Hayward, retired track coach
who, according to latest reports,
is critically ill and may not be able
to attend the festivities in his hon
or.
r nenus, lormei uiuei oi uie yj
men, trackmen, and special guests
have been invited to attend a fish
fry today in Hayward's honor at
Gerlinger hall beginning at 11:45
a.m. Don Dole, chairman of the
event, estimated Friday that more
than 500 persons will be assembled
for the special occasion. Notable
guests at the speakers’ table will
be L. H. Gregory, sports editor of
the Oregonian.
More Notables
George Bertz, sports editor, the
Journal; Dick Strite, sports editor,
Eugene Register-Guard; Grant
“Doc” Swan, track coach, Oregon
State; John Warren, Webfoot bas
ketball and baseball coach; Bill
Beifus, track captain 1947; Ralph
Hill, national mile champion 1930;
and many other title holders who
worked under Hayward during his
44 years of service at the Univer
sity.
Pre-game ceremonies at the Ore
gon State-Oregon football game
this afternoon will wind out the
celebration in honor of Hayward.
Gifts, special awards, and trib
utes by the University of Oregon
j band will be presented following
the Order of “O” march onto Hay
[ ward field. Telegrams, personal
messages, and letters have been
coming in by the hundreds from all
over the country, according to A1
Pietschman, .general chairman of
the Bill Hayward committee.
Ducks Favored to Cop
First Traditional Battle
Since 20-0 Win in 1940
By FRED TAYLOR
A grimly determined band of Oregon gridmen, primed to end
seven fruitless years of intrastate battling, tackle the Oregon
State Beavers today in the annual “Civil War’’ struggle on
Hayward field. Kickoff time is 2 p.m.
A homecoming crowd of 20,000 will be on hand to see the
favored Webfoots attempt to end Beaver dominance. Not since
1940 has an Oregon eleven scored a victory over their cross
valley rivals, but the Ducks are being given a seven point mar
gin by dopesters to break into the win column today.
Cold Weather Predicted
Hopes for a victory were given an additional boost by the
weatherman, who predicted continued clear, cold weather for
today’s tilt. This means Oregon will have full use of both the
ground offensive and the potent aerial attack, and the firm
I footing of Hayward field promises plenty of fast-moving action.
Seven Webfoot gridders will be donning the lemon and green
for the last time when they face the Staters in the traditional
fray. A trio of the seniors, Jake Leicht, Jim Newquist, and
Bob Koch, ace backfield stars, have been named honorary cap -
tains for their final appearence.
From the line will depart four stalwarts. Wingman Larry
Stoven. Pete Torchia, and Wayne Bartholemy, and guard John
Kauffman are all slated to see action today in their last game.
Win Streak on Block
The Ducks are putting a five game winning streak, the
longest victory string since 1933, on the block today. Boasting
a season’s record of six triumphs against three defeats, two to
non-conference opposition, the Eugene eleven still has an out
side chance to finish in a tie for first place in the coast con
ference. If UCLA beats USC today, and Oregon wins, the
i three squads will be tied with identical league records of five
I victories and only one defeat.
Oregon State's hot-and-cold Beavers enter the game with a
record of four and four. The Beavers have had a mediocre sea -
son, after having been tabbed one of the top teams on the
coast early in the year.
A short ceremony in honor of Colonel Bill Hayward, retired
veteran Oregon track coach, wil be held preceeding the kick
off. Today’s game has been dedicated to Colonel Hayward, al
though it is not certain that he will be well enough to attend.
Weight Edge to State
The Staters have the advantage of superior weight over the
Oregon club. The Duck forward wall is outweighed, 212 pounds
to 208 pounds for the host eleven. Oregon State Backfield men.
are also bulkier, weighing 191 per man to an average 186 for
the Webfoots.
Oregon is in top physical condition for the battle. Every man
on the squad is ready to go, and even Bill Abbey, who retired
from action over a month ago to nurse a head injury, is expec
ted to play.
Homecoming Schedule j
TODAY
10:00 a.m. Freshman traditions
11:00 a.in. General meeting of the Oregon Alumni association
in Johnson hall
11 :45 a.m. Bill Hayward Fish Fry in Gerlinger hall
1 :25 p.m. Order of the “O” march on Hayward field
1 :40 pm. Bill Hayward presentation ceremonies
2:00 p.m. University of Oregon vs. Oregon State college foot
ball game
4:30 p.m. After-game reception at Gerlinger hall
9:00 p.m. Homecoming dance in McArthur court
SUNDAY
1 :00 p.m. Dinner at living organizations
2:00 p.m. Special exhibits at the University library and thfc
Murray Warner art museum. ,