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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 30, 1951)
Emerald Sport* Edit r Tonight is the big night for Bill Morcher as he unwraps the 1951-52 edition of the Ducks basketball team. And it’s any body's guess how the Oregon men will come out against the talented Portland University Pilots, since neither team has played a game as yet. Hunt Should Be Steady Borcher didn't inherit a lot of material from Joint Warren’s second place squad of la-t year; Iwt he does have big Hob Peterson, who after early practice difficulties, scents to be in the mood for another fine season. Ken Hunt, cool sharpshooting guard from Borchcr’s old stand, Marshfield, should be the steadying influence on an otherwise green backcourt crew. And then there is Mel Streeter, a boy who has what it takes for greatness. Maybe this season Mel's shots will start going swish instead of nearly in—and then out. He always was a Renton on the backboards; bis senior year may see him con tribute vitally needed scoring punch. Keith Farnum, junior forward, is another lad who didn’t see much action last year but one who could develop into a real asset. Six-foot-eight junior center Chet Noe broke a scoring record as a Duckling, but last year was an understudy to Jim Loscutoff, now departed Yo-Yo king of the team. He is an other question mark. Wegner Gets LOOK Mention Look magazine rates t'.uard Kenny Wegner, star of last season s frost), as the sophomore to watch in the coming cam paign. Kenny was an all-state choice while performing for a championship. Koo evelt high club in his prep davs. Another sophomore guard to watch i- Bob Hawes, slim sharpshooter from Bend. Hawes and Wegner were a smooth back-court combination for Don Kitsch's 1951 frosh. Bud Covey, cx Jeflerson high ace, i> a junior who also should see a lot of action at guard. Held out of action last season, lie compiled a fine record as a freshman. Huskies Seen As Champs I hose are some of the Ducks who should figure prominently iri Borchcr’s plans for the season. lJow will they finish? Prob lematical to the extreme, and we would not hazard a guess. But there are always people around who will. Take Look magazine for instance. Look has the Northern Division picked in the following manner: First place, Washington, which thev also rate as no less than fourth in the nation. They are certain ly putting the pressure on poor 'hippy Dye. Second, Idaho, which they must figure for a darkhorse or sleeper or something. '1 bird, Oregon State, which certainly harvested a good fresh man crop, one of whom, Bill Toole from Klamath halls, is ^urrently on first string. Next in line are the local Ducks of Oregon. We wish to say that it is better to be picked at this point for fourth place, than to be there at the end of the season. Look does rate Oregon ahead of the WSC Cougars, but you should never count Jack Fried and his platoon system out be fore a shot has been fired. tor ohame, Mr. newman— Having disposed of basketball, here is just a word about the dear departed gridiron season. It says here (OSC Barometer sports column by Jim Fisher) that: (1) Oregon’s Yell King1 showed poor sportsmanship—was actually repulsive—as he led the Ducks in yells to obscure OSC signals during the Saturday game. He also led yells when a Beaver lay sadly wounded on the green turf. Both tricks were “childish.” Good ness, gracious, how can Cy Newman live with himself. The column did not, however, brand him as a communist, which is a certain comfort. Mr. Fisher also hints that George Shaw is guilty of some thing resembling selfishness, or headline happiness, because of his record breaking interception. All this is done with deli cately' subtle innuendo, however, and you must lie at least past the sixth grade to get the point. For the record, and Len Casa nova said it over the radio Tuesday night at Sacramento, the first thing Shaw saiil after he returned to the sidelines from intercepting a fourth-down pass on the Oregon two, was this: “I forgot what down it was.” Casanova has sufficient faith in George to believe him. And George is a pretty level-headed .man—not a glory hog at all. He’ll be around for three more years, though, and maybe Mr. Fisher will see him engineer a victory or two or three over the poor downtrodden Beavers. I Fiji, SAE Win Tilts As Semi-Finals Near By Ron Ricketts Volleyball play-offs went into full swing Thursday with Si^ma Alpha Kpsilon "A”, Phi Gamma Delta “A”, and Sigma Alpha Kpsilon ‘'15” each garnering quarter-final victories. Sigma Hall gained a first round berth and their league cham pionship in the afternoon’s final tilt. In the battle of spikers, Phi Gamma Delta edged a fighting, but outclassed, Theta Chi squad, 15-11. 7-15. and 15-A Hoth learn* lined me spike with good results, but the Fijis had the better ; defense against it and had more I players who could spike the ball, i I-ally, Blunt, Hargrave, Smith, i Baldwin, and Vannatta all played j outstanding ball in pacing the, Fiji win. The Philadelphians gave Sigma Hall a scare in their first game, Sigma barely holding off a last ditch Philly surge to win 15-12. Their defense completely falling apart, the Philadelphians were nev er in the second contest, the final score standing at 15-7. The Sigmas, although playing a loose game, looked very good at times. They are expected to be in top form for their coming quarter-final writh Minturn. In the only "B" game of the : Theta Chi, Gamma Hall Theta Chi won the interfrater nity league title fall term, and Gamma Hall the interdormitory crown, in Student Union bowling competition sponsored by the Rec reation Committee. Play in the interfraternity league was com pleted Tuesday, Nov. 20, while the dorm league title was decided Wednesday, Nov. 27. Jim Eckstrom of Sigma Phi Ep silon posted high series for the I fraternity season with a 536. Gam ma Bowler Ned Takasumi hit a sparkling 554 in the final games ; Nov. 27 to top the dorm league. I George Troeh of Sigma Phi Ep- j siion compiled a 161 average to lead the fraternity men, while Leo , Naapi of Sherry Ross edged him with a 162 mark to pace the dorm itory keglers. THETA CHI . 18 10 Sigma Kappa Alpha .17 11 ' Sigma Phi Epsilon 16 12 Sigmu Alpha Epsilon .15 13 ! Kappa Sigma 14 14 Keglers Standout Bowlers Pi Kappa Phi lambda Chi 13 15 6 22 GAMMA Minturn Sherry Boss Frosli Counselors Alpha Nestor . French . Sederstroin 20 81 19 9; 17 11 I 16 12 i 14 14 11 17 8 20 7 241 U. of Portland (Continued bom page jour) Jesuit institution, but the Pilots out-pointed the Webfoots last year, 68-67. The two clubs are sched uled for a rematch tomorrow night, same time, same place. Eu gene radio station KASH, 1600 kilocycles, is scheduled to handle both broadcasts, starting at 8:10 p.m. Following are the probable starting lineups for both teams: SPORTS STAFF Rodger Eddy, Bill Gurney, Har old Starkel, I-arry Eavelle, Ron Ricketts. HURRY! HURRY! Bring your date To enjoy a . . . DELICIOUS SNACK-BURGER and a THICK MALT "SIP 'N* SNACK" 11th and Chambers (lay, 8AE dropped Theta Chi 9-15, I 15-12, and 15-2. Experience proved 1 the outcome in this tilt, as SAE continually cracked the Theta Chi | defense with smart net play. Pat j Dignan, Bob Brittain, and Sam ‘ Conchetti were standouts for SAE. The Sigma Alpha Epsilon “A's” had no trouble with the French Hall "A’8", notching 15-5 and 15 13 victories. There will be four games on to- ! clay’s play-off slate. In “A" com- j petition, a semi-final will see SAE j meeting the Fijis. Minturn Hall will play Sigma Hall in a first round encounter. The “B” sched ule has SAE-Minturn in a semi final and French Hall-Pi Kappa Alpha on tap in a quarter-final. Borcher's Fans Will See Utah Oregon Hoop Coach Bill Borch er will have his own special section of fans at the first Duck home games Dec. 7 and 8 with the Utah Redskins. . The Marshfield high school pep band and pep club will be in Eu gene en masse, and will perform in the honor of Borcher, who was the Marshfield high hoop coach until acception the Oregon job this year. Borcher has a reputation for liking music. He plays Dixieland jazz records to soothe his athletes before games. Today's IM Schedule 4:00 Court 40—Sigma Alpha Ep silon A vs. Phi Gamma Delta A; semi-final 4:00 Court 43—Mlntum Hall A vs. Sigma Hall A; quarter-final 4:45 Court 40—Mintum Hail B vs. Sigma Alpha Epsilon B; semi final 4:45 Court 43—Pi Kappa Alpha B Vs. French Hall B; quarter-final ROD TAYLOR'S TAVERN Dining room for parties and special banquets Chinese and American foods prepared by Hing-Li, Chinese chef FOOD TO TAKE OUT Visit Rod's new Tavern with that same friendly atmosphere we’ve had on the campus for years. 4095 Pacific Phone Hwy. South 5-0046 r THRILL HER this Christmas with a lovely gift in jewelry from the finest selection in town. Ph. 4-4611 For a DELIGHTFUL Dinner at a REASONABLE Price • Try our complete Dinners • Club Breakfast Menu • Noon Luncheon — 85c Dinners $1.50 up. THE NEW LYNWOOD CAFE 796 Highway 99 N. Ph. 4-0814 5-9064