By Jet n Whrify A constant source of irration to college coaches in ()rcguu, as 'veil as the alumni and students of the institutions where they are located, is the difficulty which Oregon institutions of higher education experience in keeping local high school athlete-, in the state. In most cases of recent years, whenever an athlete of really great promise appears in the state prep circles, he is spirited away to some out of state college or university to continue his education, and incidentally, to give fiis all on the athletic fields of his chosen alma mater. Since the financial resources to he used for “aiding needy athletes through school" at the University of Oregon are neces sarily limited by the small seating capacity of its athletic stadiums, especially the football stands, it cannot afford to compete with the larger institutions on a financial basis. Con sequently it has lost a number of promising athlete to out of state schools, especially those in California. j- No Scandal Here furthermore, the Athletic Department at Oregon has de cided on a policy of selling the school as an educational institu tion rather than emphasizing the financial angle of the ath letic program. The recent scandals in basketball in the eastern part of the nation indicate that it might he a good idea if other colleges would operate on the same basis. Too much commer cialism in college athletics is not good. It is only a short step from accepting money from the school for playing hall to ac cepting money from gamblers and others for not placing ball. The most recent example of an Oregon prep star leaving the state to play for anotner school is six-foot, seven Dean Parsons, \ former Eugene football and basketball great, who is now play- j ing for Tippy Dye’s Washington Huskies. '1 wo more Oregon high school athletes who were lured away! from their home state by other schools are A1 Hansen, a tre-i mendotts prospect at Grant two years ago, and I’at Duff, who! played his last season for l’SC this fall. Iioth were football; players of considerable ability, and Hansen, at least, was re-* ported to have made up his mind to attend the University of < >i egoo, but lie enrolled at Southern Methodist instead. State Preps Loaded Tt will be interesting’ to note what happens to this year’s' crop of high school all-staters and near all-staters. In the cage I sport alone, the state is admittedly loaded with talent. Probably the best known prep basketballer anywhere in j < )regon is giant seven-foot, one Wade Halbrook, sensation from Lincoln High school in Portland. The eyes of college coaches all over the nation have been on Halbrook ever since he scored a total of 51 points in a Portland Jntra-citv Basketball league game last year. This year, however, the “Splendid Spire" has made his last ^year’s performances drop out of the minds of his followers. In a game against Molalla high school, big Swede dropped in 66 points for a new state prep record. Then just last Friday, he broke his own Portland City league record of 51 with a phe nomenal 57 point spree against Washington High school. Ad mittedly, Halbrook’s teammates were "feeding him" in both games, but 66 points is still 66 points, no matter how you look at it. Two more prep hoopsters of considerable fame who will be graduating this year arc six-foot, six Bob Anderson, from Jeffer son high school, and six-foot, three Bob Altcnhofcn, from Central Catholic High school of Portland. Both have received all-state recognition at the annual state tournament here in Kugene, and either would be a welcome addition to the Web foot basketball squad. A Husky Typewriter For those of you who neglected to read the Oregon Journal last Saturday, the following quotes from Marlowe Branagan’s write-up of Friday’s Oregon-Washington basketball game. Branagan writes, “But it was a disorganized, discouraged and inept band which was blasted like no other Oregon quint lias beets blasted in recent years." A little later in the article, Branagan states, “The Webfoots took it upon themselves to come up with a display which wouldn't have worried the ‘bloomer girls from Bloomington..—they were that bad.” Evidently Branagan’s “all-seeing knowledge” not only ex tends to the field of sports, but also refutes all known mathe matical rules. He states, “All in all, the Ducks’ point total from a basket-scoring standpoint went like this by quarters: first 2, second 2, third 1, fourth 2. Add ’em up any way one wants and it still spells nine baskets.” Two and two and one and two equals nine, lit seems like seven to me. Anyway, thanks for inspiring confidence in the team, Marlowe. Actor Maintains Professor's Role In Coming Play Requires Aloofness “ I must maintain an analytical viewpoint of the play, and not be come emotionally involved," ex plained Gerry Pearce of his part n “All the Kings Men," opening i lext Friday night. Pearce plays the role of the pro- [ 'easor who is not actually involved n the action of the play, but sits it a desk in the orchestra pit to comment and explain the scenes. Pearce, as the professor, has to »»k some actors to appear before the audience, in special scenes, to lemonstrate that in the light of history, what appears to be im moral, may actually, in the long run have moral consequences. "Although T have a theory which t am demonstrating, I find it hard to maintain the analytical quality n moments when all hell is burst ng out around my ears," Pearce laid. Pearce believes the whole prob lem of the play interesting because it deals with the problem of cor ruption and government, which is not just a problem typical of to Jsy, but a perennial problem.” Valentine’s Day will be the 'ourth anniversary of Pearce’s resi dence in the United States. Prior Lo that time he lived in Bagbad, Iraq, where his English parents were cngagi-d in the import-export business. In Pearce's own words, his father imports "everything from cotton thread to Scotch whis key.” Pearce attended six years of grade school and three years of high school before entering Ore gon State college. He reports that the high schools in Iraq (Pearce attended American Jesuit-spon sored high school) have a strictly academic course and one learns more than in an American high school. However, Pearce speaks both English and Arabic and could read and write somewhat in both languages before entering school. Wobbly Webfoots (Continued from pone fou, ) been “better" this week, but would make no promises regarding the outcome against the Gaels. He would name no starting line up as yet, but indications are that he will look for new winning com binations. It is probable that St. Mary’s will open with the following line up: Bagley and George McLaugh lin at forwards: Gibson at center; and Bob Steinkamp and Drew Tur ner at guards. SPORTS STAFF Desk Editor: Larry Lavelle. Staff :BI1I Gurney, .John Whltty, Norm Webb and Bill Brandsness. Buy Luncheon tickets for Dad in S.U. today. Though ho hasn’t lived perman ently anywhere besides Iraq and the United States, Pearce spent about six months in India in 1941 when women and children were evacuated from Iraq during a re bellion. Pearce came to the United States to attend school because he felt it to be a country not yet fully developed. He landed in New York, having come by boat, and came west to Los Angeles to visit relatives. He entered Oregon State a short time later and transfered to Oregon after two years. He reports his experiences fun to look back on, but has no im mediate plans for returning to Iraq. Pearce said he hopes eventu ally to become an American citi zen. Pearces first role in a main stage production was the Baron in "Madwoman of Chaillot." He also was assistant director and stage manager for "Circus Days,” children’s theater production, in December. Summing up his theatrical ex periences, Pearce has but one com ment, "Fun!” Duck Lover Acts HAMBURG, la (U.P) — Authori ties here looked for a duck-lover with a Carrie Nation complex. Someone walked down a row of 16 hunter*’ boats and chopped a hole in the bottom of each with a hatchet. COMING SUNDAY "THE GHOST GOES WEST" Starring ROBERT DONAT JEAN PARKER EUGENE PALLETTE S.U. BALLROOM 2 Showings 2:15 and 4:30 ADMISSION 30c (° _ 'tke orxe6 "tkat Aclaj xi>kai LjOiA. xotxrct "to ^>