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[DUCK TRACKS) , By GLENN GILLESPIE Emerald Sports Editor We wrote this column a few days early because of the Ore gon-Washington game today in Seattle, but we’re afraid pre • dictions can be wrong any day they’re made. We'll know to night in Seattle, and our .792 accuracy percentage could use a . little help. Only three conference games on the coast this Saturday, and one interesting intersectional contest back east. Marchie Schwartz’s Stanford Indians go way back to West Point for a game with the Cadets of Army, the Ducks and Huskies go in Seattle, OSC and WSC fight it out at Pullman, and the Cal UCLA battle holds the spot light in California. Big Nine teams play some in teresting games today, the smaller PCC schools play non conference games, and two ding-dong independent contests complete our forecast choices this week. JIM AIKEN OREGON vs. WASHINGTON — Nearly a thousand Webfoot fans followed their team to the Northland this week end, and they should see a thrilling ball game. Howie Odell’s Huskies are always hard to beat on their home field, and will naturally be “big” for the Oregon game. Jim Aiken has worked his boys hard for this one, and they should come through with_ their fifth in a row, and fifth con ference win. They should, but they may not. Anything can happen in Washington stadium today, but we think the Web foots are good by two touchdowns. UCLA’s next. Cougars Over Orange in Close Game OREGON STATE vs. WASHINGTON STATE — It's Oregon vs: Washington all the way around today, and the OAC Aggies travel to Pullman for a traditional clash with the Coug ars. One of the better games on the coast today, it should pro duce some hair-raising football. Lauri Niemi’s injury could hurt WSC chances, but the big tackle may be ready. It could go either way, but we’ll pick the Cougars for a thin win. By six or seven points, or by one of Bill yfpphicott’s field goals. CALIFORNIA vs. UCLA—Even a die-hard Bruin sup porter couldn’t expect the Uclans to trim the Golden Bears, but this game will be fun to watch for a California fan. It’s at Berkeley, and Bear rooters will have something to cheer about as their team eliminates another obstacle in the Rose Bowl road. Bert LaBrucherie’s outfit could make the game interesting, and they’ll want to win this one as much as any. But so does Cal, and Jensen, Swaner, and Sarver will lead the way. Here’s for a Golden Bear victory by three or four touchdowns. Indians Travel for Army Contest STANFORD vs. ARMY—The Indians will gain publicity from this intersectional game, but that's about all. Stanford will fight and put on a good show, and the Kaydets will play football. Army by 30. MONTANA vs. COLLEGE OF PACIFIC — MSU will have its hands full of Tigers but should win in a close decision. A Grizzlie victory here, but not walkover. Montana by one touchdown. IDAHO vs. MONTANA STATE COLLEGE — This is one we should get right for sure, since the Vandals are cinch favorites to whip the Bobcats. Not a conference game, but Dixie Howell should be happy anyway. Idaho by quite a mar gin. ST. MARY’S vs. PORTLAND U. — After what those Gaels did to Oregon last week, there’s not much question on this contest. The Pilots will make at least two of it, but Joe Verducci’s boys can win handily. St. Mary’s by at least two touchdowns. NEVADA vs. SANTA CLARA — That terrible Wolfpack is expected to face its toughest opposition to date tomorrow, but they should win anyway. Stan Heath will throw plenty of passes to lead his mates to an easy conquest. Michigan, Cats, Gophers Picked to Win MICHIGAN vs. NAVY — Pity the Middy. Notre Dame last week and the Wolverines this week. For another step in an undefeated season, Michigan by a long way. NORTHWESTERN vs WISCONSIN—Those Wildcats seem headed for the Rose Bowl, and Harry Stuhldreher’s Bad gers aren’t going to stop them. In a wild game, Northwestern by at least 20. MINNESOTA vs. PURDUE—Two Big Nine also-rans in a bang-up ball game and the Golden Gophers seem to be safe bets. Purdue could surprise, but we’ll stay with Minnesota by two or three touchdowns. Bowerman's Frosh Battle OSC Here This Afternoon For those that won t be able to go to Seattle today, there will be a game that should be of great interest to the students of Oregon. At 2 o clock this afternoon, the little Ducklings of Bill Bowerman will meet the highly-touted and heavily-favored Oregon State Rooks. All week both squads have been working hard, getting ready to knock off the biggest rivals they face during the season. The Rooks will be out to keep their domination over the Frosh and isowerman s boys will be putting out in an attempt to re venge an earlier 32-14 defeat by the Aggies, the only blot on the Yearling escutcheon. Ding-Dong Battle Reports from both camps have been high, indicating a ding-dong game. A1 Cox, Rook mentor, feels his boys have snap ped back from their defeat by the Washington Pups, while Bowerman had his team in top shape with only reserve quarterback Harry Kannas to on the injured list. The weight will be all on the side of the Corvallis boys, especially in the forward wall where the advan tage per man will be between thir ty and forty pounds. The Rook line will weigh in at close to 220 while the Duckings will be a little over 180. Mastadonic Line The Aggie front wall is really big, with only two men, both 190, under the 200-pound mark, and all but one at least six feet tall. The heavy weight is guard Herman Clark at 259 with the other guard, Wes Hog land, and end Floyd DeNoma the two “little” guys. In the backfield will be four mem bers of the All-State team, all of whom saw extensive action. The big shot is 192-pound Sam Baker, who pounds through opposing lines from his fullback spot. Others starting are Bill Sheffold at right half, Carlos Houck at quarterback and ace passer Gene Morrow at left half. Also slated to see lots of ac tion at left half is Bill Cross, a speedboy from Hawaii. Thomas is Trouble-Maker The line will open with Don Mc Callum and DeNoma at ends; Bill Farnham and Jim Clark, tackles; Clark and Hogland, guards, and the big star. John Thomas at center. Thomas has been the outstanding Rook lineman this year and is es pecially adept at backing up the Orange line. The Webfoot attack will be main ly the right arm of Jim Calder wood, whose passing has been sen sational for the Frosh. The Duck ling quarterback will also handle the punting and call plays. The other three members of the backfield are all exceptionally fast and very dangerous if they get a chance in the open field. Tommy Edwards at left half weighs only 155, but makes up for it with his speed and shiftiness. Right half Emile Holeman can prance and dance with the best of them, and has enough power to drive for yardage straight ahead. Fullback Chuck Missfeldt, of jave Tur JUMBO BARBEQUE FINE FOOD 873 E. 13th. 6096-W Probable Starting Lineups 83 74 Oregon State DON McCALLUM BILL FARNHAM.. 75 HERMAN CLARK 81 DON THOMAS :. 66 WES HOGLAND . 78 JAMES CLARK. 82 FLOYD DeNOMA 48 CARLOS HOUCK 34 GENE MORROW . 24 BILL SHEFFOLD 32 SAM BAKER. OFFICIALS: Mickey Davis, referee. Vere Maguran, umpire Ralph Jones, field judge -LE. -Lt.. lg. .. c RG RT. RE . Q LH RH. .. F.. Oregon .CHUCK BAFARO 62 . HARRY SIMMONS 36 .CHUCK PERRY 26 .JOHNNY ADAMS 81 .don McCauley 34 .DICK HUDSON 80 .JERRY LESLIE 39 JIM CALDERWOOD 61 TOMMY EDWARDS 51 EMILE HOLEMAN 33 CHUCK MISSFELDT 29 lin fame, is a very hard driver with enough speed that he was a fine 100 yard dash man in high school. The Rooks have only lost one game so far, to the Washington Pups, a team the Frosh had earlier beaten. They did lose primarily be cause of the Pups passing attack, so Calderwood will be set for a lot of action today. His primary targets will be Ed wards, Holeman, and ends Jerry Leslie and Chuck Bafaro. The rest of the Ducking line includes tackles Harold Simmons and Dick Hudson, guards Don McCauley and Chuck Perry, and center Johnny Adams. Admission prices will be 60 cents for adults, 25 cents for students of high school age and under, and free for University students with their activity books and student body cards. Ducks-Huskies Clash (Continued from page Jour) pivotmen in the conference. He’ll be flanked by fourth-year men Alf i Hemstad and Bob Levenhagen, both outstanding defensive stars. All three can stay in a game 60 ■ minutes if necessary. Other outstanding stars are fullback Kirkby, a speedie scooter, and Ernie Stein, who is being boosted for All-Coast, and right half Brooks Biddle, game captain for the Huskies and in his fifth year as a college halfback. The Ducks will go into the game as ten point favorites over the toothless Washington team, but need an impressive win to regain, prestige lost in the close wins they have recorded with teams beaten by larger margins by California’s Golden Bears. Eugene Auto Rental Co. (Opposite Eugene Hotel) Broadway and Pearl Texaco Station AUTOMOBILES FOR RENT ☆ j By the Mile « Hour, or Day Best Wishes to our Team! • • • From Your Neighbor in the Tire Business • • • Jim Brannen YOUR NEIGHBOR IN THE TIRE BUSINESS Call Springfield 323 Highway 99 South