Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Eugene register-guard. (Eugene, Or.) 1930-1983 | View Entire Issue (March 1, 1953)
1-B Playoff At Willamette This Weekend V . J. . 4r Jr X 4, -til II CI Lowen, iiierz Meet Monday ForOne Berth The District 3-B lournamcnt, to decide this area's representative to the stale "B" basketball tourney, will be held at Willamette Hifih School Friday and Saturday nishts. The winner o this single-elimination tourney will advance to the Salem finals next week. Three of four participating teams: have already been decided. Tri angle Lake, Lane County champion, ; Philomath, Benton County cham-j pion, and Brownsville, the Linnj County winner, all are assured of; berths in the 3-B meet. P LAYOFF GAME The fourth spot will be decided! Monday night at Harrisburg when Lowell, the Lane runnerup, and Sil-i etz, Lincoln County titlist, tangle in a sudden-death game. The con test is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. A new District 3-B titlist is as sured this year.. Mapleton won the championship last year but won't be back to defend its crown. j Henry Strom's Lakers earned their right to the tourney by win ning their first Lane "B" champion-! ship 40-38 from Lowell Friday. Brownsville edged Harrisburg 36 34 to gain its berth, while Philo math triumphed over Siletz 59-40 to enter the 3-B tourney. PHILOMATH FAVORED Philomath' looms as the favorite. The Benton team boasts a 6-6 cen ter in Frank Howard. None of the other participants will be able to match this height. The Lakers, with 6-3 Jerry Myers, also have a tall club. These two teams are scheduled to meet in one of the oDenine nirhtJ games, while Brownsville meets the Lowell-Silctz winner in the other Friday game. Saturday, the two losers will play in the opener while the winners meet in the nightcap. Admission for the tournament at Willamette will be 80 cents for adults and 25 cents for high school students with activity cards. lUL, In mum i teiv -- (Rcslstcr-Gu 1 Jk&ht, (Rcslstcr-Guard photo, Vyiltshiro eng.) FIRST "B" CAGE TITLE This Trianfilc Lake basketball team captured the first Lane County championship in the hill's history Friday nifiht when the Lakers edged Lowell 40-38 in the final contest. The team now enters the District ?R d layoffs at Willamette high school Thursday and Friday. Team members are, left to right, front row: Bobby Mcl tt Ralnh Slaytcr, Dennis Tolinc, Ronnie Wilcut and Jesse Kccney. Back row: Jerry Myers, Jim Essman, John Parke, ".' n.L... cf-nm nnn Hiist. I.arrv MeMastcrs. and Einmctt Van Cleave. Coacn linnj ; - 5Church Clubs Still Unbeaten HIGHCLIMBEILcW. FS-. - hi IhrtsUin Church 3 DtMoW - J Sfch'of ChrUt V- 0 Ctmril Pnibj-HrtaB 0 AmfrlcM III SiplUt . ., junior Optimist lit MtllodUt - EVB HM0B Mllooll sec Bible Standard lit Baptut Pel. I.onn l.onn .Bfi7 .000 .000 ret. l.fMin xa .333 Pet. 1.000 .500 .500 .000 Pet. 1.000 .500 .333 J33 Softball Clinic Starts Tuesday The Softball pitching and catch ing school, sponsored by the Eu gene Softball Assn. and the Eu gene Bureau of Parks, will get un derway Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the Uni- Cbircb of God 0 ludltaa SrariM J ms J fe5i 1st Baptist J Traitr Methodist 1 Five undefeated teams lead the )o leagues in YMCA church bas kbsll after three rounds of high tiiol action and two rounds for tk senior group. Fiirmount Presbyterian and Tint Christian Church, each with- records, share the National di- lead in the prep circuit, tkile First Baptist, also with 3-0, topi the American race. Northwest Christian College tonlinues to dominate the seniors' National division, while Nazarcnc li the American leader. Each club ai tiro victories. Six Local Trap Clubs Open Annual hkgraph'ic Tourney (Continued jrom Page 1C) collcgiale football, 27 per cent of the others (mostly women) had no opinion and the other 27 per cent favor the platoon. . . . Two former Oregon basketball stars are recent new fathers of sons Roger Wiley, a 9-pounder; Ken Hunt, Ronald Bruce that tipped 'versity high school gym the beam at 6 pounds, 8 ounces. j The school will bo limited to ad- Three former Oregon and two ex-Oregon Slate football jults (17 and over) for the first three players are mentioned in four statistical departments of the Na-1 weeks. Starting March 24, a class tional I oolball League for the 1952 season, but onlv Oregon's Norm Van Brocklin topped the field in any of tlie departments passing. The other Oregons were Woodley Lewis, backficld teammate of Van Brocklin with the Los Angeles Rams, and Dick Wilkins, end for the Dallas Texans (now Baltimore Colts). . . . The Beavers are Ken Car penter, Cleveland back, and Vic Scars, veteran Philadelphia tackle. Here is the passing record that gave Van Brocklin the title for for youngsters will be organized. All adults interested in the school should report to Uni-Hi Tuesday night. Managers of all association teams are also urged to send their pitchers and catchers. Bob Willis, twice pitcher for Ave. Oain Yds. 8.47 In only the completion percentage and average gain did Van lead the field. . . . Otto Graham tossed the most passes (364) and com pleted the most (181), had the most yardage (2,816), and the most touchdown passes (20) Vilo Parilli of Green Bay had the longest gain (!)0) and Tobin Role of Green Bay the fewest interceptions (8). . . , urecn cay was tne top passing team; the Rams second. . . . Wilkins rated 14th among pass receivers and Carpenter 41st. . . . The leader was Mac Spccdie (Utah) of Cleveland, who caught 62 for fill yards, a 14.7-yard average, 50-yard long gain and 5 touchdowns. . . . Wilkins caught 32 for 416 yards, a 13-yard average, a 42-yard long gain, and 3 touchdowns. . . . Carpenter caught 16 for 136 yards, an average of 8.5, a 41-yard long gain, and 1 touchdown. . . . Bill Howton (Rice) of Green Bay topped the yardage (1,231) and longest gain (90), and Clyde Box of Detroit the most touchdowns (15). . . . Carpenter ranked 10th in ball-carrying with 408 yards gained, 37 j 14.17! Boy Teen, 14.17. Womenj Senior! lost and a 5.7 average on 72 tries and 3 touchdowns. . . . Lewis ranked 1 18'"vc Mc"" senior, 18-ovcr. 57th with 114 yards gained, 61 lost and a 6-yard average on 19 tries b". Ju'S! iSij" BnTe"! and no touchdowns. . . . Van Brocklin lost an average of 1.4 yards on j M-17. womenn Senior, 18-over. Mem 7 tries. . . . Deacon Dan Towlcr (W & .1) of the Rams was the leader swot. imw. with 894 yards gained (tops), 44 lost for a 5.7 average on 156 tries and 10 touchdowns (tops). . . . Eddie Price (Tulanc) had the most attempts for the Giants (183), Hugh McElhcnny (Washington) of the 49crs the longest run (89). . . , Lewis and Scars intercepted one pass each for returns of 20 and !) vards. respectively, the latter for a touchdown. . . . Statistics on scor- teams from Eugene, clinic. the second time in four seasons (he was No. 1 in 1950 and runnerup 1 Northwest Softball in iuaij; No. No. Pet. Yds. Td. Long No. Att. Com. Com. Gain P Gain Int. 205 113 55.1 1736 14 84 17 championship will head the Table Tennis Tourney Slated at Willamalane Cherberg Seeks Help SEATTLE wi The University of Washington's new football coach, Johnny Cherberg, was on his way east to Chicago and New York Thursday to talk with can didates for backficld and line: coaching lobs. Willamalane Park sports di rector, Clayton Anderson annouccs that a ping pong tournament will start Monday at the Springfield Memorial Building. A 10c fee will be charged for children and 25c for adults and contestants can enter the tourna ment now at the Memorial Build ing office. A breakdown of age divisions: Singles Division: Bovs Pee Wee-ace, A.O. RnvK MIHcret. 10.11. HlrU .Innlnr ! 1213. Boys Junior. 12-1.1. Girls Teen. Walcott to Quit MILWAUKEE lift Jersey Ji Walcott was quoted by the M waukee Sentinel Thursday th "no matter what happens in n fight with Rocky Marciano I am It's New . . . It's Fast . . . It's Fun . "WISKIT" Is Coming To Eugene Si of the 37 Oregon and Wash ton entries in the annual teams, Wading Eugene, Springfield, Col li., r.pAt.A rnpnn r nilrrlrlrtn tpptrWillamcttc of Dexter anti'ing, punting, punt and kickoff returns appeared a few days ago, and tolla. The Cottage Grove Rod ad Gun Club is defending cham im. Four matches will bo fired every aJay continuing through April In H!h the shootoff scheduled for Portland Gun Club May 3. n will be required to use this part of Sunday's column was booked for last Wednesday but was crowded out by basketball. What gives with baseball this summer? The Southwest Oregon League (Drain, Roscburg, North Bend, Bandon, Coquillc, Medford) would like to have Eugene in the circuit which would be a higher caliber of baseball than the Far West Larks of recent years. . . . Any of you baseball men with several thousand loose cartwheels interested? . . . We've been invited to attend a mect- ; Ki first 25 birds for tournament ing with the league, mil nitcn niKing in mis Kinn oi weaincr is kb. but the three-man teams Jtougn. . . . determined on the basis of the I Bill Chatham, w ho manages the Drain Black Sox, pennant win 's! three scores regardless of the ncrs, admitted the program cost about $23,000 last year, but this in tuber of refistcrcd shooters in cluded jobs that made possible a well-rounded recreational program clubs. Visiting shooters willjin the community (swimming pool and playgrounds) . . . Bill thinks 1m be credited for scores made the cost will he considerably less this season, but the "biggest little 'f their home clubs w hile com-1 city" west of Reno wants a winner at virtually any cost, ft! elsewhere. i. An appeal for some $200 for the purchase of wristwatches Medford, Portland, Roscburg and! for senior members of Oregon's popular and deserving varsity '(foe are cxprctcd to he the basketball team has netted a gift of exactly two bucks. . . . We will Seit contenders for the title-i accept additional contributions. mom, K National Guard Clash Monday Night JJ Eugene City League cham jp 'ill be decided Monday J&ben the National Guard and jti of Columbus clash in their ntl deciding game. The con f scheduled for the Colin Kcl Bn t 8 p.m. tehts of Columbus, sccond aiampion, won the first play- tmt 56-52, but the Guard JJ the score by a 67-5!) count 5iay night. This Monday will conclude City League i( ICt Ml I .U. ' "i uie year. SALESMAN HEN'S WEAR N"'shcd manufacturer of Clothing wonts an ag- touthcrn Oregon, "ear experience pre Immediate good 'i (.Mured. Reply fully U, 9e' experience. manager will interview r,"llyin Portland. R.-G. Jj McCIJll. SWFUll-POWER OPERATION yjyS" y in any position W WITHOUT ADJUSTMENT The Most True Horse Power Per Pound Weight of Any Foiling Saw In The Market Today. FOSTER POWER SAW CO. 4190 FRANKLIN BLVD. YOU DON'T BELIEVE IT? . . . then you haven'! tried a JOHNSON OUT BOARD MOTOR! You're in for a real surprise If you haven't seen the 1953 mod els of the famous "old" motor ... the dependable JOHNSON! They get you there faster . . . they troll slower ... in every sizel In 1953 . . . have ihe BEST . . . have a JOHNSON! USE OUR EASY-PAYMENT PLAN Place Your Order Now with Larry 'n Bud at TR0EH' SPORTING GOODS 604 Willamette Eugene Phone 5-5431 JOHNSON MOTORS SALES AND SERVICE Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore., Sun., Mar. 1, 1053 Whether You've Been Thinking o! Buying a Car or Not . . . Remember- While The Cost Of Living Gels Higher and Higher Largest Selection of Late Model Guaranteed Used Cars From Salem To Klamath Falls! And More on the Way! At Eugene's Oldest Used Car Dealer Whal Do You Do? Jusl Stop - Look - See and Try any or all of these from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mil '50 BUICK RIVIERA COUPE Super, RiH, Dynaflow '49 BUICK SEDAN Super, Radio, Heater, Dynaflow '51 CHEVROLET BEL-AIR Coupe, R&H, Powerglida 'SO CHEVROLET SPORT COUPE Deluxe, R&H, Powerglida '50 CHEVROLET SEDAN Fleetline Deluxe, R&H '50 CHEVROLET TUDOR Deluxe, Heater '46 CHEVROLET SEDAN Fleetmaster, Heater '51 CHRYSLER NEWPORT Windsor Deluxe, R&H '50 CHRYSLER SEDAN Windsor, Heater '50 CHRYSLER CLUB COUPE Royal "6," R&H, Prestomatic . '48 CHRYSLER SEDAN Windsor "6," R&H, Hydraulic '51 DESOTO SEDAN Deluxe, R&H, Tiptoematic '50 DESOTO SPORTSMAN Custom, R&H, Tiptoematic '50 DESOTO SEDAN Custom, R&H, Tiptoematic '48 DESOTO CLUB COUPE Custom, R&H, Tiptoematic '47 DESOTO SEDAN Custom, R&H, Tiptoematic '49 DODGE TUDOR Wayfarer, Radio and Heater ' '47 DODGE CLUB COUPE Custom, R&H, Fluid-Drive '50 FORD SEDAN Deluxe "6," Radio, Heater '50 FORD SEDAN Custom V-8, Radio, Heater, Overdrive '49 FORD TUDOR Custom V-8, Radio, Heater, Overdrive 48 FORD TUDOR Super Deluxe V-8, Radio, Heater "46 FORD TUD6R Super Deluxe V-8, Radio, Heater '46 FORD CLUB COUPE Super Deluxe V-8 R&H '47 HUDSON SEDAN Commodore "8," Radio, Heater '51 MERCURY SPORT SEDAN, Radio, Heater, Overdrive '49 MERCURY SPORT SEDAN, Radio, Heater '49 MERCURY CLUB COUPE, Radio, Heater '50 OLDSMOBILE CLUB SEDAN Deluxe "88," R&H. Hydramatic '50 OLDSMOBILE SEDAN "98," Radio, Heater, Hydramatic '47 OLDSMOBILE SEDAN Deluxe "78," R&H, Hydramatic '47 OLDSMOBILE CLUB SEDAN "66," R&H, Hydramatic '46 OLDSMOBILE CLUB SEDAN "76," Radio, Heater, Hydramatic '51 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE Cranbrook, Radio, Heater '50 PLYMOUTH TUDOR Deluxe, Heater 'SO PLYMOUTH CLUB COUPE Deluxe, Radio, Heater '48 PLYMOUTH SEDAN Special Deluxe, Radio, Healer '47 PLYMOUTH SEDAN Deluxe, Heater '52 PONTIAC CLUB SEDAN "8," Radio, Heater '50 PONTIAC SEDANETTE Streamliner "8," Radio, Heater 'SO PONTIAC CLUB COUPE Chieftain, R&H, Hydramatic '52 STUDEBAKER SEDAN Champion Deluxe, Healer, O'drive All Competitively Priced With Bank Financing Phone 4-2539 or 5-4713 iM1' Hi Who Buy, Sell, and Exchange USED CAItS WEST BROADWAY and CHARNELTON OPEN SUNDAY 10 7IL 4 FRIDAYS 'TIL 9 P. M. AND OTHER EVENINGS 'TIL 6 P. M. i "j J
