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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 13, 1969)
Matmen meet WSU, Huskies; effort' needed “We’re going to need an out standing effort for both meets.” That was wrestling Coach Art Keith’s optimistic analysis of his squad’s chances against Washington State and Wash ington this weekend. The Ducks take on WSU Fri day at 7:30 p.m. in McArthur Court and journey to Seattle for a Saturday night dual meet with the Washington Huskies. Illness and injury hurt Ore gon considerably in the last few weeks with four wrestlers still out of action. Barry O’Donnell, Tom McLean and Kip Gorton are out with in fection and 130-pounder Pete Helzer has a cut finger. One bright spot for the Web foots this weekend will be the possible return of John Miller. The 115-pound Pac-8 champ has been out since early December with a bad knee. Miller will probably not wres tle this week, according to Keith, because of possible risk to his knee. “He’s almost ready to go I think lie’s going to come back real strong.” The Ducks, currently 5-G for the season, are riding a three match win streak as a result of their successful swing through California last week. As a prelim to the Oregon - WSU match Friday, the Duck lings will face OCE at 5 p.m., also in McArthur Court. Probable Oregon lineup with sea son's records in parentheses: 115 - John Miller (2-1-1). 123—Forfeit, 130 —Jason Schar (2-4). 137—Jim Veil turn (3-2) or Hick Mailloux (4-2). 145 .—Brad Johnson (5-5), 152—Randy Noah (6-4), 100—John Themies (0-0>, 107 -Larry I.arsson (0-0), 177 -Dick Bellock (0-0), 191 Tim Wllmarth (4 1), Hvt -Henry Muller (6-3-1). IM schedule BASKETBALL 3;35—Court 40—Phi Delta Theta A vs. Pi Kappa Alpha A Court 43 Delta Upsllon A vs. Chi Psi A 4:20 Court 40—Sigma Phi Epsilon A vs. Phi Gamma Delta A Court 43—Chi Phi A vs. Tau Kappa Epsilon A 5:00 Court 40—Station A. A vs. Diads II A Court 43—Philadelphia A vs. Westmoreland A HANDBALL 3:35 Parsons vs. Delta Tau Delta California center takes charge 6-8 freshman on the way up RUSTY BLAIR ‘Good quickness for size' By RICK ROGOWAY Of The Emerald The Oregon Frosh looked sluggish as the Lewis and Clark JV's took an early 12-8 advan tage in Friday evening's hoop clash. Then towering Rusty Blair took charge. The Ducklings' 6-8, 200-pound center sank a clutch lay-in and a short jumper from the foul line in rapid succession to knot the score. He then caused an errant L-C pass, blocked a pair of shots and canned a dandy left-handed hook, to put Oregon ahead, 22-15, and spur them to a 99-76 swamp of the Pioneers while snaring 35 points in the process. Not hard to tell It isn’t hard to tell Rusty Blair is a basketball player. Those octopus arms and legs that reach up to his waist like a never-ending ladder are sure tip-offs. But the way the prod uct of San Luis Obispo, Calif. High School bends his head so not to hit it on the impending door frame is the clinching give away. One of the most sought-after prospects in Oregon history, Blair received offers from 20 colleges, including such court powers as undefeated Santa Clara, Utah and California. Frosh Coach Frank Arnold com mented. “We spent more time re cruiting him than anyone else since I came to Oregon three years ago. It appears Blair was worth the effort. In an illustrious prep career he led his school to a number one ranking in the GIF, was named all-league two years in succession, 1968 Southern California Player of the Year and was honored on two All - American squads. Rusty has picked up where he left oli' last year. Through 16 games, of which the Ducklings have won 13. Blair is second in team scoring a 16.7 average, and first in rebounding by a large margin, averaging 11.2 per game. Liked program Blair chose Oregon because he liked the coaches and the pro gram which he stated was “on the way up.” Looking forward to Varsity play, Blair explain ed, “It will be quite a jump from Frosh ball . . . the compe tition will be a lot better but we should have a good year. In my junior year there should Q> FOR THE VAUGHN’S FAMOUS 1 SALE PRICE OF LAST 3 DAYS Sale ends Feb. 15th FINAL PRICES • Suits, values to 135.00 (kecjardless of marked price) NOW less than % price Final Days many more items below 2 Jor_1 1 price of BANK t«OIT CARDS WtlCOME 1”.\*1VFR>ITY Miw's Snovf £s.\ 1*27 • A l >A l HtK l.A lh 1225 ALDER Open daily 'til 6 p.m., Monday and Friday 'til 9 p.m. be no problem . . . we’ll go all the way.” In his estimation, Blair is still weak on defense but feels strong at the other end of the floor. In weekend victories over L-C and Portland State Frosh he looked good all over the court, exhibiting a soft shot that flut ters up to the basket usually swishing through the twine without nudging the rim. He’s an adept initiator of the fast break and invariably hustles, usually being the first man down court on defense. Arnold surveyed his prime prospect, “He still has deficien cies but with his dedication he should clear them up. He has good quickness for his size, a good eye and is getting more ag gressive each time out.” Blair leans toward recreation as a major but is still uncommit ted. He enjoys the outdoors, fishing and hunting. “After col lege,” Blair smiled, “I may try playing pro ball.” Ironically Rusty always yearn ed to play baseball, but his fa ther discouraged that sport in favor of basketball. There are a few coaches and several thou sand Oregon fans that are mighty glad he swapped a hardball for the rubbery version. 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