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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 1, 1969)
.— Looking Out - Invasion of the kayaks By DOUG NEWMAN For the Emerald “It’s Spring,” the man said, eyeing the canoeists, paddling down the Millrace. The canoe, traditional craft on Millrace waters, is soon to be joined by a host of invaders, namely, kayaks. Kayaking, a relatively new interest for runners of rivers in the Eugene area, was first popularized in this vicinity last summer when participants in the University’s Erb Memorial Union spon sored Outdoor Program acquired a mold and began building their own boats, from the ground up. They have continued throughout the winter, and now, one mold and 34 boats later, are proceeding to return to streams and beach es, as the rays of a spring sun warm the frigid waters. ‘It’s about time,’ say the builders, now growing tired of practice sessions in Leighton Pool and yearning for the roar of real rivers with real rapids. And, amid showers dropped upon them by an un-compromising April, they are going out. For beginners, practice sessions are currently being scheduled. For the rest of this term, for example, a Kayak Clinic will be held on the Millrace every Thursday from 11 a m. to 1 p.m., free of charge, for anyone who thinks they might be interested in giving the sport a try. If you can’t make that, a second clinic will be held every Friday evening at 9;30 p.m. in the pool at Sheldon Community Centei, and again fundamental techniques will be taught. Both clinics are sponsored by the Outdoor Program. To further stimulate interest, a canoe and kayak race is presently being slated for Sunday. May 11 on the Willamette River from Jasper Park to Skinner’s Butte Park in Eugene, a distance of fourteen miles. The race is being organized by Mel Jackson of the Eugene Parks and Recreation Department, the sponsoring organization. Plans call for two divisions in the event—one for canoes, the other for kayaks—and trophies will be awarded for the first four places in each division. Further information can be gained by contacting Jackson at 342-5221, ext. 346. Kayaking is not restricted to rivers and the rapids there-in. Often, when word comes in that the waves are right, local en thusiasts head for the coast for a turn at surf-kayaking, a spoit somewhat akin to surfing. In addition, kayakists from Portland Stale, a school longer at tuned to the value of the sport, have made extended tours in their single and double-seat craft, probing the islands of the San Juans, in Puget Sound between the U.S. and Canada. Kayaking is a sport new to this area and it's a going concern. Persons interested in acquiring further information about the sport are encouraged to drop by the Outdoor Program Center in Rm. 23 of the EMU, or to attend the free clinics, either Thursday or Friday. Who knows . . . you might just find it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. Netters face OSU Oregon’s tennis team, coming off two wins over Washington and Seattle last weekend at home and a Tuesday win over Portland, are preparing for Ore gon State Saturday afternoon. Before the Beavers however, the Duck netters travel to the Eugene Swim and Tennis Club for a dual encounter. Although the OSU tennis team defeated the Webfoots 54, earlier this year, Coach Buzz Summers is confident that the Ducks will keep its unde feated reedrd on its h o m e courts for the last two years intact. If Oregon should win, it would mean an unofficial North ern Division title. Ducks Ron Zielinski and Les Hansen have been the top sin gles winners for the Webfoots so far this year. Zielinski has won eight matches and lost four, while Hansen has won seven and lost four. Sophomore Rick Wilson is running a close third, winning seven singles contest and losing six. The duo of Wilson and Zielin ski have been the most success ful doubles team for the Ducks, winning seven doubles matches and losing four. Getting Married? Plan Your Flowers NOW with Weddings Unlimited “Quality on a Budget” Serving All of Western Oregon. Inquire before March 4 and get 10% OFF when you order. Eugene Representative: Rick Rees 345-9682 JEAN-LUC GODARD'S WEEKEND First time shown in Oregon Friday 180 PLC 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Both Days Monday EMU Ballroom Tickets — One Dollar On Sale Today on the EMU Terrace French Club — Peace & Freedom — History Club Bushman leads hitting stats Ducks meet Puget Sound In a warm-up for this week - i end, Oregon’s baseball team ’ challenges the University of < Puget Sound and probably All- 1 American pitcher Rich Hand today. Hand, who has only lost two games in three years, is a like ly starter for PSU in the 3 p.m. affair at Howe Field. The Ducks, who split a dou bleheader with Portland Tues day, face Oregon State Satur day in a single Pac-8 encoun ter. Oregon is presently tied with the Beavers at the .500 mark in Pac-8 Conference play with a 6-6 mark and just two games off the pace set by four Cali fornia teams at 8-4—Southern California, Stanford, UCLA and California. Looking at Oregon’s statistics in Pac-8 play, Phil Bushman is the top hitter for the Ducks with a .353 average. Bushman also leads the Webfoot squad in hits, 12, and is tied with shortstop-pitcher Jim Van Wyck for total bases, 13. In addition, Bushman, a fleet centerfielder, has scored the most runs for the Ducks, eight, and leads in stolen bases with four. Third sacker Colby Howe leads Oregon in the runs-batted in category with six, while pack ing a .263 batting average. Jon Wheeler continues to lead the Ducks’ mound squad, car rying an earned run average of 0.75 in 24 innings on the hill. Wheeler also leads Oregon in strikeouts, 28, walks, 17, com plete games, three, and shut outs, two. Van Wyck is 1-0 in confer Oregon golfers host Beavers The Oregon golf team meets Oregon State in a dual-match Friday afternoon at Eugene Country Club. Earlier in the year the Bea vers prevailed 18 - 9 over the Ducks; however, Oregon finish ed six strokes better than Ore gon State in the U.S. Collegiate Invitational held last week - end. Oregon with a 3-3 record in matches this year needs this win to insure a winning sea son. Tee off time is set at 1 p.m. Womens' group encounter PSU The University women’s soft ball team is sporting a two game winning streak as they beat Portland State University 9-4 in Portland last Friday and defeated Oregon State 13-8 in Corvallis on Tuesday. Heading the pitching staff are freshmen Joanne Husom and Jan. Nemyre who have shar ed the mound duties in each of the away games. Top hitter in the Oregon State game was shortstop Sue Sulli van who went five for five at the plate. Chris Mueller has hit four for eight in the two games. Others on the team hitting above .300 are Cindy Franck, Jan Nemyre and Sherry Halli gan. On Monday, May 5, the wom en hostess OCE. An “A” game and a “B" game are scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on the ROTC field and Gerlinger Field, respective ly IM schedule SOFTBALL 3:35—North Field—Diad's vs. Marginal Product South Field—Fiji’s vs. Deady Upper Field—Sheldon vs. Ganoe 4:40—North Field—Rec & Park Management vs. Hawaiians South Field—Stafford vs. Clark Upper Field—Watson vs. Parsons GOLF The Saints vs. Young TENNIS 4:30- Douglass vs. Pi Kappa Alpha ;nce play with a 1.13 ERA, rhile Fred Cardwell is 2-2 and twn a 4.18 ERA, Rick Mealey las a 1-2 record and a 1.93 ERA, Fred Massar is 0-18 (5.00 ERA), and pitchers Dave Anderson and Greg Hollen have no deci sions in conference play. OREGON’S FRED CARDWELL Ducks challenge Puget Sound Spring Prom presented by the Jr. Class "THE AGE OF AQUARIUS" COMBINATION TICKETS $ W9 QQ PROM & CONCERT M FEATURING THE 5TH DIMENSION May 3 — EMU Ballroom ARE YOU MAKING A CHANGE? We have special rates for shipments when little or no furniture is involved. Expert packing & crating ALSO CONTAINERS FOR SALE Also we prepare and make complete arrangements for foreign shipments AGENT FOR NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES EUGENE MOVING & STORAGE CO. 260 Ferry St. 345-0151 Have You Heard? There is going to be an on campus Coffee House — That's right May 12-17 EMU Bottom of the Bowl with live music from New York, featuring KEITH SIKES and is called the Troubadoor COFFEE FREE see you there? ASUO Social Division
