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by Bob Cole
—■“Sport Writer,Washington Daily
(This week’* guest rolumniat, Bob Colo, sports writer for the Wash
ington Dally, went to the University of Oregon loot year. He would
have taken over the position on the Emerald of assistant sports editor
this term, but transferred to Washington.)
At last! The Huskies have begun to spark. After their early
season woes when they were edged by Colorado and smashed by
Michigan the Washington grid warriors have finally started to
play decent football. Oregon State fell 2K-0, and last week South
ern California’s powerful Trojans, then rated seventh in the na
tion, were battled to a 13-13 stand-still. It looks as though the
Huskies are set on having a successful 1953 season.
\\ ith the change in the football rule book teams all over the
nation have had to undergo major revamping and the Huskies
have been no exception. During the years the two-platoon sys
tem of football was in effect the University of Washington played
with the rule all the way. ’1 his season it has been necessary for
the gridmen to learn many completely new assignments, and the
difficulty they had changing over certainly was visible. Now, it
appears, the Washingtonians have themselves well organized
and are-going to be hard for any team to beat.
rans Uverwhelmed
Seattle ians were overwhelmed by the sparkling showing the
Huskies made against Southern California. There are probably
many football fans who weren’t present at the game that believe
the rain was the reason for Washington’s fine showing. Of
course, the Trojan.?, being from California weren’t used to the
wet playing conditions, but there was no doubt in the minds of
those people present that Washington played the more outstand
ing game. Defensive play was really sharp for the Huskies that
day. The tackling was efficient and rugged, and the Southern Cal
backs were dropped for losses time after time. The final gun saw
the Trojans with just four first downs to their credit.
It wouldn’t be possible to name a single man as the spark of
the Husky team, but there were several gridders who were es
pecially impressive against the Trojans. Offensively Bob Mc
Namec, Stewart Crook, and Jack Kyllingstad, all halfbacks car
ried the brunt of the load. McXamee, a sophomore from Roose
velt of Seattle, ran from the fullback slot part of the time and
continually smashed through the Trojan line for good gainers.
Sandy Lederman, the sophomore quarterback, handled the ball
well but had lots of trouble passing with the wet ball.
Defensive play the whole of the Washington line was
rugged, and it’s hard to name all the standouts. Noticeable for
their smashing blocking and tackling were Jim Warsinski
and Jim Houston, ends, Duane Wardlow, a tackle, and the
guards, Jim Noe and Milt Bohart. In the backfield Kyllingstad
and Lederman both looked much improved on defense over
their previous appearances.
Of interest throughout the Pacific Coast Conference has been
the outstanding performances of the leagues sophomores. In
that category the University of Washington has certainly pro
duced their share. Sandy Lederman is considered one of the most
promising passers in the conference, and has improved consid
erably through the first of the season. Bob McXamee, Bob
McXamee, Bob Dunn, Corky Bridges, and Mickey McKinnon
are all bright halfback prospects. Dunn has averaged over forty
yards in his early season punting.
In the line Karl Monlunx is a potential great at the guard po
sition. Jerry Ksser has shown promise at the tackle slot, and Pete
Arrivey is an up-and-coming center. An early season injury cost
the Huskies the brightest halfback prospect since Hugh Mc
Elhenny. Mike Monroe, who was rated as one of the best sopho
more backs in the nation, broke a wrist in the Colorado contest
and will sit out the rest of the season.
Here in Seattle the Ducks are well respected. It is easy to see
that the Webfoots are improved over last year, and the Univer
sity of Washington certainly doesn't expect a picnic in Portland
Saturday. The Huskies have certainly gained confidence, though,
and they have high hopes of returning to Seattle with their sec
ond conference victory. It must be remembered that the Wash
ingtonians are still in a position to be contenders in the Rose
Bowl. Their PCC record now stands at one win and a tie.
Passes, If Field Is Dry
ii tne weather is tair and the held dry in Portland the Huskies
will probably have a much more effective passing attack, and
should use the passing talents of Lederman more than they did
in the Southern Cal contest. Of course, after the success the
runners had against the rugged Trojan defense there isn’t any
reason to believe they won’t again be given heavy duty. Injuries
in the Washington camp are at a minimum, and the Huskies
should be at near full strength for the test. Monroe is missing,
naturally, and Bill Allbrecht, who was also lost for the season
in the Calorado game, will not be present.
A large crowd of Washington rooters can be expected to fol
low the team into the Webfoot stomping grounds, and you can
be sure the Huskies will arrive in Portland all ready to go Duck
hunting; and although their equipment won’t be shotguns they
still plan on bagging the game.
James Sidelined
by Injury
Oregon h hopes for an upset vie
tory over Johnny Cherberg’s
Washington eleven were given a
severe jolt Wednesday when it
was found that star halfback,
Dick James, has a very badly
sprained ankle. James came to
practice Wednesday without pads
and was moving about with a def
inite limp.
Trainer Bob Officer stated that
he was not certain just yet whether
er James would be ready for ex
tensive action Saturday or not. If
he isn't he will probably be re
placed in the starting backfield
by shifty Ted Anderson who was
a regular last year. If James is
unable to play he will be sorely
missed. The tricky running little
halfback has been one of the shin
ing lights for the Ducks all season
long.
Outside of James the team
seems t«ebe in pretty good phys
ical shape for the coming en
counter. Fullback Cece Hodges
and Knd Emery Barnes appear
to bo ready for full duty action
again after missing much play
ing time because of injuries.
Defensively, the Ducks have
played pretty steady ball this year
but on the offense little power has
been shown when it was needed.
If the Oregons could find the an
swer to the scoring problem they
could be very tough to beat the
rest of the way.
SAE, Fijis Blank
Mural Opponents
by Doug May
Emerald Sports Writer
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, with two
sparkling long pass plays, dropped
Alpha Tau Omega, 14-0, in a hard
fought Wednesday contest. SAE
scored on the opening play of the
second half.
Rex Davis threw to Bob Brittain
on a sleeper play, and Brittain
went down the sidelines to climax
a 70 yard play.
The game-clinching score came
when Davis lateraled to Brittain
who in turn threw back to Davis
who crossed paydirt after going 30
yards.
Roger Zener’s running and pass
ing led the Phi Gamma Delta’s to
a 20-0 win over Chi Psi in the
playoffs of legaue 2. Zener pitched
to Ben Lloyd from 20 yards out
early in the first quarter; connect
ed a 10 yard pass with Joe Kirk
wood in the third quarter; threw
for one extra point; and ran to
score the other extra point.
Lloyd scored the second TD by
falling on a blocked Chi Psi punt
in the end zone.
FOOTBALL SEMI-FINALS
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4 :00 p.m. IM Field. Sigma Chi vs Phi Delta
rheta.
Field I. Hale Kane vs Sigma Alpha Ep
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Courtesy Register Guard
DEAN PARSONS, Eugene prod- |
uct, is a one year letterman on j
the Washington squad. The 225 '
pound taekle is considered one
of the Huskies’ top prospects.
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