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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 1951)
*Duc& 07fuic£& By Larry Lavello ^Emerald Sport* Wrltrr In 11 it* past month it has become more and more apparent lh.il tin* I .«< ific C oast ( onfcrcuce is bent on dc emphasizing not only West Coast football, but the sport throughout the nation. Three weeks ago Hugh C. Willett, president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association predicted that the PCC will submit a proposal for outlawing spring practice, and also pro pose that the unlimited substitution rule be dropped; a rule which would doom the two-platoon system and in general re turn the game to its pre-war status. I. ni \ ersity of Oregon President 11any*K. Xewburn only the week before, at a gathering of CO alumni in Los Angeles, set forth a broad plan to entourage Oregon partisans to concen trate on the benefits of "Selling Oregon" to tbe athletes. Not Idealistic < >11 the surface it might appear to many that Newburn and the l diversity are highly idealistic and that they are attempting to slowly hut surely throw in the football sponge. That is not ,lhe case, however. * Lack of attendance, which admittedly reflects a losing aggre gation, has forced certain limitations on the University. It is predicted by Athletic Director Leo Harris that the school will finish in the red athletically this year. Whatever the case may he, Coach Lcn Casanova has not he roine discouraged. He flatly predicted that the 1952 Oregon football team will be "very definitely improved.” It is also be low cd by the congenial coach that the losses thus far incurred sliouldn t affect the players in ■> far a developing a losing1 complex. One may say that things couldn't possible get anv worse, but Casanova knows whereof be speaks. It may be noted that this year’s club is one that was trictlv prefabricated, t asanova bad no hand in tailoring the team which he inherited. This is not to infer that there is no ability in the current aggregation. Never blessyl with the necessary depth to com pete with the Washingtons and UCLAs and what have you, the unrelenting injury plague struck them a vicious succession of blows that have yet to cease. Casanova Satisfied It is obvious that Casanova is satisfied with the “Xewburn I’Ian,” and unsatisfied with a losing aggregation. He pointed '•tit that “The-Northwest is a place of oportunitv. It is one of the fastest growing districts in the United States and therefore the benefits of a young man completing his education at the l niversity of < >regon are quite evident." He also commented that "the students themselves are in a position to direct the flow of high school athletes in the state of Oregon to their State University. The Freshman and Sopho mores especially can sell their high school prospects on the merits of attending the University of Oregon." Asked whether the college was still on the lookout for out ot date stars. Casanova replied with a smile "by all means.” To qualify bis statement lie said, “Oregon is not the most populated state; for instance, in the Pittsburgh district alone there are over 210 high schools and the vast majority of those players fail to enroll at the 1'niversity of Pittsburgh.” Thus, it is evident that if the University of Oregon is to have a worthy representative in future Coast Conference circles, the State of Oregon must literally be gone over with a fine tooth comb. This problem of de-emphasis won’t be easily solved. Consider the cnibarassmeut that W ashington State College officials may j cause the conference. Instead of withdrawing further into their isolated shell, they, as Publicity Director Don Paris put it, are “getting into the swim." W hether the Cougars will drown in route is difficult to sav. WSC Has Confidence WSC lias scheduled some real toughics for their 1952 cam paign. In addition to a full seven name PCC slate, the Pull man college has hooked Ohio State University at Columhus, Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater, and Baylor University (Waco) at Spokane. This schedule may he a drain on the resources of the college, hut if the Cougars of 1951 are any indication of what this htiild up is going to lead to, \\ SC fans are going to he mightv jubilant. Can you blame them? Pigskin Predictions Oregon 27, Idaho 20—Idaho’s nifty defense may prove no problem to passer George Shaw. However, he’ll be alone with Dunham on the shelf. Mr. Dunham was at his seasonal best against WSC. WSC 20, Stanford 14—This is like asking for the Stanford axe—but in a season full of upsets, this looks like a natural. SAE’s, Lambda Chi’s, Delts, Win IM Tilts By Lauren Loveland I lie intramural volleyball games Wednesday afternoon were tor the most part characterized by lop-sided scores. Sigma Al pha Kpsdon ran over I’i Kappa Alpha 2 to 0. Lambda Chi Alpha downed I hi Sigma Kappa 2 to 0. and Sigma Xu downed Chi * sl ^ y* ^ ' 'u‘ closest match of the afternoon was between lau Kappa Kpsilon and Delta/I’au Delta in which the Delts edged the 1 ekes 2 games to 1. In the match between Sienna Xu and Chi I’si ("hi ie; mjiijiu put up a much tougher battle than the score would suggest. In the first game, in spite of the fight shown by the Chi Psi men, Sigma Nu bested them by the de cisive margin of 15-7. In the sec ond game it was much the same| story as Sigma Nu downed the mlllraee men again, this time 15 to 8, and so winning the match 2 to 0. The Pi Kappa Alpha team was completely overwhelmed by Sigma Alpha Kpsllon. It seemed as if SAK could do no wrong while the 1*1 Haps were having trouble mak ing a score. SAK downed the losers by a huge margin of 15 to 4. To add Insult to injury, the SAK squad held the Pi Kaps to only two points In the next game while they scored fifteen to take the game and the match. Today's IM Schedule 3:50 Court 10 Sigma Phi Epsilon A vs. Phi Gamma Delta A 3:50 Court 43 Theta Chi A vs. Alpha Tau Omega A 4:35 Court 40 Kappa Sigma A vs. Delta Upsilon A 4:35 Court 43- Alpha Hall A vs. Campbell Club A 5:15 Court 40 Legal Eagles A vs. Philadelphians A 5:15 Court 43 Sherry Ross Hall A vs. Stan Ray Hall A Tfltc Contest Close The most hotly contested battle of the afternoon was between Tau Kappa Epsilon and Delta Tau Del ta. In the first game of the match the Delts'dumped the Tekes 15 to 6. Not to be outdone, the Tekes came back strong in the second game while the Delts seemed to fall into a slump. The score of the second game was 15 for Tau Kappa Epsilon and 5 for the Delts. The third and deciding game was much closer than the other two. The Delts threw off the hex of the sec ond game and came back to edge the Teke squad 15 to 11 and to take the match, two games to one. I-ambda Chi Alpha easily down ed Phi Sigma Knppa in the first game of their match 15 to 6. It wasn't quite so easy for the Lamb da t hi men in the second game but they came out on top again, this time by a score of 15 to 12. j I r SU Bowling Marks Sederstrom 3, Sherry Rons 0 Frosh Counselors 3, Mioturn 0 Gamma 4, French 0 Alpha 3, Nestor 6 Ned Takasumi was the top bowl er of the evening with a 580 series for Gamma Hall. Don Allen was next, carding a 520 mark. Bomber 'Protected' CHICAGO — (U.R) — Fading Brown Bomber Joe Louis won't be allowed to fight again in Illinois, according to the three members of the State Athletic Commission. The commissioners agreed to veto any attempt by Louis to fight again in state ring.s if he decides to continue his career. “We're trying to protect Louis against himself," said commission er Lou Radzienda. Chairman Joe Triner said the commission would take no formal action unless Louis tried to book a fight in Illinois or a promoter presented a card with Louis on it. "But it is my personal opinion that the chances of his being in jured seriously or even fatally are too great if he were allowed to fight,” Triner said. — . For the Best in fish and seafoods Call 4-2371 , ” i_; NEWMAN'S FISH MARKET Fresh, frozen and canned fish and seafoods 39 East Broadway Taylor Stresse Fundaments as Beavers Drills CORVALLIS —(U.R)— Ragged tackling and spotty blocking were bothering Coach Kip Taylor today as he prepared hia Oregon. State Beavers for the game with highly regarded Washington. The OSC mentor, warning his men they would have to "do much better,” stressed fundamentals yes terday after his tehm’s unfortunate showing against California. Fullback Sam Baker, hit by the flu Monday, worked out briefly yesterday. His alternate. Bob Red key, was unable to take contact work because of a shoulder injury received In the Washington Sate •contest. Right halfback Kaye Booth was out with an infected foot. Statistics released yesterday show Dave Mann, with a 42.3 yard average, heads an outstanding field of punters in the Pacific Coast Conference. John Thomas has caught 21 passes for 240 yards, taking third honors in that department. Sugar Plum CANDY, MAGAZINES, SANDWICHES 13th & Hilyard ■ Switch to MEDICO FILTER PIPES Ms sf iomtst*-iot When filter turns brown—in Mexico Pipes or Cigarette Holders—throw it away, with the nicotine, juices, flakes and tars it has trapped. Insert fresh filter for cooler, cleaner, dryer, sweeter smoking. Imported Briar. 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