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DUCK TRACKS
By DAVE TAYLOR
Emerald Sports Editor
It \\ ill he like old times for Dal \\ ard head football mentor
at the Lniversity of Colorado this Saturday when he brings his
Buffaloes to Hayward Field to strut their stuff since he is a na
tive Oregonian who has participated in several Civil War battles
between the Webfoots and the Oregon State Beavers.
naiu, wnu was uurn in ine
little wheat town of Lexington
in Eastern Oregon, attended
Oregon State from 1924 to ’26
where he lettered in football,
basketball, and baseball a 11
three years. He was an all-Pa
cific coast selection at end dur
ing his final year of competi
tion. Following his graduation
in 1927, he became a prep foot
b a 1 1 coach in Minneapolis
where he developed four city l
championship teams before I
joining the University of Min
nesota staff in 1936. Pie remain
ed with the Golden Gophers un
til 1948, excluding a threeTyear
I interval with the Navy during
the war.
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COACH DALLAS WARD
University of Colorado
Last year, when the Univer
sity of Colorado was admitted into the Big Seven Conference.
Ward came to the Buffs as head In an. He took an aggressive
spirit and an aversion to being a loser when he arrived in Bould
er, both of which paid off when the Buffaloes, although hamper
ed by lack of weight and experience, gave some brilliant football
shows, even though winning only 3 of the 9 scheduled games.
It was in the Missouri game last year that Ward’s coaching
ability showed itself. Leading the highly-rated Tigers by one
touchdown, Colorado seemed headed for a terriffic upset
throughout the first half. It was late in third quarter before the
Missouri eleven went into the lead and finally won 27-13.
Colorado Improving With Every Game
So far during the present season, the Buffs have come up with
a 14-13 victory over Kansas in their opener, then fell to Kansas
State 27-13, and Iowa State 33-6 last week. However, that 13-to-6
defeat to the Cyclones was in score only for C. U. won the statis
tics battle hands down. In the two departments that usually
count, Ward’s charges racked up 14 first downs to Iowa State's
11 and outrushed the Cyclones 252 yards to 199. This may not
seem impressive at a glance, but considering the Buffs were play
ing away from home and in.a drizzling rain puts a definite value
on these figures. At least it proves the Boulder team is improving
with everv game.
Sidelights to Watch For Saturday
Ward runs his offense from the single wing, alternating pass
es and reverses around the ends to soften up the defense for a line
smash straight through the center in typical Minnesota stvle.
Incidentally, an interesting sidelight of the game this Saturday
will he watching the Ducks operate against a single wing. The
last three setbacks the Webfoots have sustained. Michigan and
Southern Methodist last year, and UCLA this season, have been
to teams operating from a single wing formation.
Another interesting sidelight of this week’s fray will be the
performance of Oregon’s big center, Dave Gibson. Gibby, who
hails from Denver where he made all-city center his senior year
in high school, has played against and with many of the men
on the Colorado roster.
Heading the Buffaloes’ attack is a wealth of talented backs
led by Scatback Harry Narcisian. Last y.ear, Narcisian led his
team in total offense with a net gain of 1031 yards, scored eight
touchdowns to head this department, and returned nine kickoffs
for 240 yards and a 26.6 average. He is also the passing arm of
the team with a 1948 record of 77 attempted passes, 30 of which
went for 521 yards and five teedees. As for this year, Narcisian
has only limited action since the Kansas game because of injur
ies, but will be ready for the Hayward Field fracas Saturday.
Golden Buffaloes Have Plenty of Backs
At the right halfback spot is senior letterman Malcolm.Miller,
who ground out 96 wards in 11 tries for 8.7 average in the losing
Kansas State game. Miller also handles the punting chores for
the Bison Heard.
At fullback, Merwin Hodel, a 195-pound sophomore, is the
battering ram of those power plays through the center of the
line.
A quick look at the Herd line shows Ward has plenty of ma
terial and experience at the ends and center. All-conference Ed
Pudlik, captain, and letterman Bill Case hold down the ends
while Bill Simons, demon defensive center, is a rock in the pivot
position. The vulnerable sections of the visitors’ defense appears
to be in the guards and tackles.
Chi Psi, Sigma Chi, Theta Chi
Advance To IM Semifinals
TODAY’S SCHEDULE
4:00
Sigma Chi vs Theta Chi
Chi Psi vs Phi Delts
Finalist competition narrowed
down in intramurals Wednesday as
a result of three hotly contested
“sudden death” skirmishes. The
“game of the year” saw Sigma Chi
spill Alpha Tau Omega, 12-7, in a
rough and tumble and certainly ac
tion-packed tilt. The Chi Psi and
Theta Chi sevens had a much easier
time in toppling Beta Theta Pi and
Sigma Alpha Mu by respective 26-7
and 20-2 scores.
In the evening’s classiest en
counter, Sigma Chi powered its
way to a hard-fought 12-7 victory
over Alpha Tail Omega. Brilliant
teamwork by the Sigs, both on
offense and defense, was the de
termining factor in the “battle
royale.”
The ‘‘blue crew” hit pay soil early
in the game. Steve Button connect
ed with John Jones for the first six
digits, and Button again turned the
trick midway in the second quarter
by snapping a short pass into the
arms of Bill Collver.
Going into the second half, things
looked rosy for the 13th Street lads
until the ATO passing attack sud
denly caught fire and started to
click. After a succession of aerials,
Hobart Marvin flipped a touchdown
pass to Harry Caldwell for the lone
ATO tally. Ransey Fendel pulled
down the conversion pass to run the
score to 12-7.
Alpha Tau Omega had a scoring
chance late in the third quarter that
died on the ten yard line of the Sigs
who took over after four A.T.O. at
tempts to score.
The two squads fought to a stale
mate for the remainder of the tus
sle, with neither team able to pene
trate deep into enemy territory.
What opened as a closely con
tested gridiron battle ended in a
runaway as the Chi Psi crew took
full advantage of “open” passes
to tumble Beta Theta Pi, 26-7.
The score doesn’t indicate the
closeness of the tilt. In the last 35
seconds of the game the Chi Psi
club scored two TDs. Each was a
direct result of an intercepted pass.
After the initial interception,
Chuck Rufner nailed Charlie Strad
er to make the score 19-7. The try
for point was missed. With twelve
seconds remaining, Rufner inter
cepted a last minute desperation
toss and went all the way for the
score. Rufner passed to John Holt
for the extra point.
A 60-yard combination pass and
running play set the scene for the
Chi Psi’s first play. A short pass
from Rufner to Maxwell clicked,
then Rufner tossed to Glenn Walk
er for the conversion.
Fifty seconds before the end of
the first half, A1 Mann tossed to
Tom Chapman in the end zone for
the Betas. Mann to Glen Holden
made the half-time score 7-7.
The TD that eventually told the
story came in the latter part of the
third period when Rufner passed 20
yards to Jim Hayden for a 13-7 Chi
Psi lead.
Theta Chi, boosted by their ace
passer Billy Hutchinson, drove to
a stunning 20-2 victory over Sig
ma Alpha Mu in an air show that
saw both squads turn to the at
mosphere in the fight for gridiron
supremacy.
Hutchinson pitched to Ed Vannet
for the first score in the opening
quarter and again to Tom Collie in
the second quarter for the clincher.
Theta Chi led at half time, 14-0.
-WAA
Ladies' Day
By Margaret Reid
Thirty-one Oregon co-eds made a big splash Monday night at
the Amphibian formal pledging. It was the largest membership
selection in many a wet year.
Tryouts for the honorary were held October 3 and 6, and
many a smooth stroker was washed out. Still dripping in her
Property of the PB school” bluish wool swim suit, a pledge
said of her neat technique: “I ve lived in Oregon for eighteen
years and haven’t dried off yet!”
The big event of the term in water sports will be the Amphi
bian water pageant to be held November 17 and 18, at which time
students \\ ill see such perfection pledges” as Jane Waggon, Ann
Grieg, Judy Slack, Carol Kelsey, Jackie Lewis, Teddy Miller,
Sally Shriver, Judy Bolander, Myrna Olsen, Marcia Woodworth,
Jeanne Smith, Francis Gilmore, Joan Jacobs, Arlene Stager,
Nancy Hull. Barbara McVickar, Deloi'es Parrish, Doris Berg,
Catherine Sigmund, Marian Jones, Sally Pitman, Haroldine Fil
ler, Marian Christensen, Dorothy Rowe, Betsy F,rb, Joanne Hite,
Beverly Gibson, Carol Irving, Shirley Smart, Lila Lapish, and
Margie Hornden.
Last year’s members who again will be in there stroking
are: Nancy Wright, Joanne Skordahl, Barbara Ebeling, Jo
anne Gilmore, Joan Carr, and Pat Honl.
For active women who prefer to have their feet on the ground,
the Outing Club extends an invitation to hike next Saturday.
Destination?—surprise! The back-to-Nature enthusiasts will
meet at 5 p. m. in front of Gerlinger hall, and the only burden, be
sides extra corn plasters, will be sack lunch.
Any girl enrolled in the University may participate in the
Outing Club events, which are designed throughout the year
to acquaint its members with the countryside around Eugene.
An informal introduction was made to Hendricks park last
Sunday when twenty girls arrived, via saddle shoes, for a wein
er roast—yep, in the rain!
Final intramural tournament entry blanks were due yester
day, but badminton and volleyball practices will continue until
the first play-off date, October 23. After that date, all house
mothers take heed—get out the supply of Sloan's liniment, and
most of all, let’s have T-bone steak every night!
Jerry Meyers put the Sammies
momentarily back in the ball game
during the third period as he caught
a Theta Chi ball carrier behind his
own goal for a two point safety.
With approximately one minute
to go in the ball game, Ken Seeborg
gathered in a Hutchinson pass and
raced down the sidelines to the final
score of the game.
Ducks Scrimmage
(Continued from page four)
Colorado mentor Dal Ward is es
pecially concerned over his number
one offensive threat, Harry Narcis
ian, passing, punting backbone of
the Buff eleven. Narcisian was in
jured against Kansas State as his
mates fell, 27-13.
Others on the injured list are Ed
Pudlik, end, and captain of the Buf
faloes, and Bill Simmons, star de
fensive center.
Jerry Appuzzo, a newcomer for
Colorado, has taken over the brunt
of the running chores and, accord
ing to Coach Ward, has developed
into a real threat.
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