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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1947)
Louis Outpoints Walcott ----— Champion Breaks Hand In Taking Split-Verdict j\e\v Vorli—(If)—Joe Louis retained the world's heavyweight championship Friday night when lie out pointed Jersey Joe Walcott in their 15-round bout here. The decision was a split verdict. Referee Ruby Goldstein voted for Walcott, seven rounds against six for Louis, with two even. But the two judges—Frank Forbes eight for the champion, six for Walcott and one even. Monroe rated it nine for Louis and six for Walcott. Louis revealed in his dressing room after the fight that he had broken his right hand in the fifth round as he successfully defended Ids title by winning a disputed de cision over challenger Walcott. Walcott, who had been rated just another victim for the great Negro champion, brought the crowd to its feet in amazement in the very first round when he floored Louis with a right hook to tne head for the count of two. He drove Louis to his haunches, but the surprised champion was up, and apparently not badly hurt. The second knockdown occurred jn the fourth round. Walcott knocked Louis flat on his back with the hardest blow of the fight a straight right to the chin. Lou i;.-, bewildered and groggy, lurched t.o one knee where he took the count of seven. He was reeling v; hen he regained his feet. Walcott, in the sunset of his ca reer, proved the best combination boxer-puncher that Louis ever faced. His elusive weaving and slipping tactics prevented Louis from nailing him often witli the great left jab the thunderbolt that has set up so many opponents for the champion's stunning right st. Because of Jersey Joe’s phenom enal showing against the champion, if seems virtually certain that So] Strauss, acting director of the 30th < pntury club, will try to re-match them for a million-dollar classic at the Yankee stadium in June. ("ports Staff: Danny Brown Elwin Pnxson Fred Taylor Don Fail Bob Frazier Frosh Maple Pilot Leaves Squad Intact A squad of 32 frosh basketeers reported for practice Friday after noon, and Coach Carl Heldt said that the roster would not be cut again until all the yearling maple men are given a chance to display their ability. A week of practice remains until the between-term break and as a result there will be little opportun ity for the team members to dis play their point-making and de fensive ability under actual compe tition until the season opens. Heldt's only opportunity to view his charges against an outside op ponent before January 9 will be next week when the Ducklings meet Eugene high in a pair of scrimmages slated for Thursday and Friday. Last night's two-hour session consisted of more routine drills, during which the defensive check ing phase of the fast break was emphasized. The workout was con cluded with a series of short scrim mages in which most of the team roster saw action. At present the members of the frosh club are: Eddie Artzt, Jerry Barilo, Malcom Bolen, Leroy Cole man, Dick Craig, Bruce Davidson, Dick Ebeling, Wayne Ford, Brad Fullerton, Derry Ginzburg, Dick Garrett, Stan Grimberg, Dick Har disty, Gene Hover, Mel Krause, Bill Kraxberger, Jack Keller, Bill Lebenzon, Dick Mase, Dick Mobley, Harold Pitcher, Harvey Pekkala, Don Peterson, Bob Reinhart, Rod Slade. Allen Smythe, Bill Schon over, Bob Taggesell, Will Ruban, and Ernie Wilde. --- ■ T1 | NEW COATS TO ORDER Budget Terms U-r Lay away » Matthew's Fur Shop The Master Furriers 111 West 7th Ave. Phone 3567 Close, But — Jersey Joe Walcott gave heavyweight champ Joe Louis his second split-decision in the 34 defences the Brown Bomber has staged for the heavy title, last night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Oregon Casabamen Perform At High School Cage Clinic Fresh from a 76-30 lacing of Portland university, John War ren’s basketball squad is now in Portland, performing for a state high school cage clinic being held at Benson high. Two of the team members, Reedy Berg and Stan Williamson, re turned to the University yesterday. However, the other 10 are being used by Warren for demonstrations in the clinic. The Duck hoopers, now with a record of five wins under their belt, play Willamette university Monday night in Salem. The Bearcat team gave Oregon State a tough game this week before losing 47-41. Next Wednesday, Oregon ret turns to McArthur court to meet Willamette in a return match start ing at 8 p.m. This will be the last contest for the Webfoot eag ers in the Northwest before em li | Christmas Suggestion for “that" man At the store where “It's a Pleasure to Serve You” 61 E. Broadway . barking, December 19, on their eastern swing. On December 20, Oregon plays Niagara in Buffalo, and December 22, the Ducks meet Long Island university in Madison Square Gar den. Other holiday tilts for the Webfoots are Springfield college here, December 27; Kansas here, December 29-30; San Francisco there, January 2; and Stanford there, January 3. Chi Psis Meet Phi Psis in Sunday Game By AGING BOB FRAZIER Phi Psi and Chi Psi, two of the rustiest grid machines on the Paci fic slope (or anywhere for that mater), will clash in the 15th play ing of the traditional Beer Bowl eame at 2:30 Sunday afternoon on Hayward practice field. At this writing they are still looking for a man to show them how to don the uniforms. Armed to the teeth, taped to the ankles, and loaded to the gills, these rummies will be vieing for the coveted gold cup which is awarded the winner. Biblically speaking, the cup runneth over, because with the goblet goes 80 gallons of beer and all the trim mings. In last year’s planned may hem, the Phi Psis broke the most bones, running away with the game 20-0. The Chi Psi eleven becomes the favorite by a scant one-point margin this year, after playing the role of underdog for the last few seasons. It is only by virtue of spirit, spirits, and gegular practice that the right-bank dwellers of the mill race rate ■ the nod. ' Since the series started at the Webfoot school in 1931 the Chi ! Psis have staggered back to their | lodge victorious on only four oc casions. Two contests were tied, and the guardians of Snowbelle have won the remaining nine (Please turn to page five) TIRED SHOPPERS FIND PAUSE FOR COKE REFRESHING ■> I PLEASE return empty bottles promptly BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Kugene © 1947, The Coca-Cola Company