MOTHER'S CLUB
DANCE
WED., JAN. 31.
VOL XXI
PORTLAND. OREGON. JANUARY 23, 1934.
No. 6
MUREL NEHL AT
KEZAR STADIUM
By Tommy Hawkins
It is owing to my being one of the
few students of Columbia University j
present at the East-West game, that
I have been asked to give my impres¬
sions of Murel Neill’s work during
the contest.
Nehl entered the game late in the
second quarter. Immediately things
happened. He circled the left end
and fought his way for a ten-yard
gain. Half of the East outfit climbed
his back but Murel evidently could
“take it.” He was flattened out a
bit, but otherwise was as fit as a fid¬
dle. After he hit the line a few times
some of the Easterners were looking
for the number of the train that
crashed them.
Nehl then crossed the boys up by
going around the left end for one of
the most spectacular runs of the game.
He “shillalahied” a couple with a
trip-hammer straight-arm. Though
boxed in by three opponents, he lived
up to his reputation of being the I
“Oregon Ghost’ by twisting through
to the plains. Everybody and his
brother was just rooting for the small¬
town college boy to make good against
the big-time athletes, and for the
“kid" to make a touchdown. He was
thrown out of bound on the fifty-
yard stripe by Laws, the Eastern safe¬
ty man.
Murel started his run on the far
side of the field and crossed over to
the other side, leaving his interfer¬
ence dead. He was trapped by three
of the East all-Americans, but as
Murel couldn’t be bothered by just
three mythical players, they were left
grasping the thin air.
During half-time I heard many
comments about Murel’s ability. San
Francisco was quite convinced that
Nehl was quite the “berries, bush and
all.” Passing bv a group of girls, I
heard one say: “Gee, isn’t! Nehl a
cute looking kid ?” But the East
thought he was dynamite.
Murel did not get a chance to shine
in the second half, for he was on the
defense most of the time. He had i
only one opportunity to punt. He
missed the “coffin” corner by inches. |
He was hot against passes. None '
were completed in his territory. In
fact he came up to the front many a
time to help the all-American half¬
backs against the Eastern a:eial at¬
tacks.
Some of the remarks heard about
Nehl when they took him out in the
last quarter, were: “Most elusive
back on the field"; “Best safety man
seen in Kezar Stadium this year” ;
"One sweet halfback.”
Down in San Francisco, after the
game, they were singing “Columbia
the Gem of the Ocean” for the great¬
est halfback of the Pacific Coast.
If you are ever down in the Mis¬
sion district, and ask about the East-
West players, they will tell you that
Sauer and Danowski are all right, but
give us Murel Nehl.
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Ex-Columbia Man
Serves As Delegate
John Casey, former popular Co¬
lumbia student, now at the University
of Oregon, visited Washington, D.
C.. during the Christmas vacation.
John was the delegate of his frater¬
nity, Phi Gamma Delta, to the Na¬
tional Convention.
Prominent Alumnus
Dies At Albany
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Columbia lost one of her oldest
almuni and staunchest friends with
the passing on January 6th of Mr.
William A. Barrett, prominent mer¬
chant of Albany, Oregon. Mr. Bar¬
rett was one of the small number of
young men who waited on the steps
of West Hall one morning in Sep¬
tember, 1901, for Father E. P. Mur¬
phy, Columbia’s first president, to
open the doois and declare that Co¬
lumbia University was ready to re¬
ceive students for the first time. Mr.
Barrett was also a member of the
University’s first graduating class.
For the past eight years Mr. Bar¬
rett has served as a member of the
Columbia Alumni Board and has been
an ardent supporter of all the school’s
activities. He was an enthusiastic
sports fan and. though suffering at
the time from his illness which result¬
ed in his death, attended as many of
Columbia’s football games this past
fall as his health would permit.
Many a Columbia athlete has pleas¬
ant memories of the cordial welcome
given him in Albany b\ Mr. Barrett
when the University’s teams traveled
there to meet Albany College. For
several years past it had been Mr.
Barrett’s custom to treat the Colum¬
bia basketball, team to a dinner after
their game with Albany. He was
himself a member of Columbia’s first
athletic team, the baseball nine of
1902.
Mr. Ban ett sent both of his sons
to Columbia, Edward L. (Bob) at¬
tending from 1924 to 1927 and Wil¬
liam A., being at present sophomore
at the University. Professor Ray
mond Barrett of the college faculty
is a nephew of the deceased. He was
known throughout Oregon as one of
the state’s outstanding Catholic men
and had served two terms as state
deputy in the Knights of Columbus.
Columbia offers its deepest sympa¬
thy to his family in their loss. The
student’s Mass for his intention on
the morning of his funeral, January
9th, was attended by all o’ the boa'd-
ers, who offered up their communions
for the happy repose of his soul. May
he rest in peace!
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Christie Hall
Recreation Room
Students are greatly interested in
Brother Godfrey's fine work in the
Christie Hall recreation room. The
walls are being covered with plywood,
and the effect is more pleasing. A
modern cafeteria has been established
adjoining the recreation room, with
Jim Leineweber at the head of the
restaurant staff. Under the direction
of Brother Godfrey the Christie Hall
recreation room has become one of the
most popular spots on the campus.
Mother’s Club to
Qive Dance Jan . 31
At the last meeting of the Mother’s
Club, plans were made for the com¬
ing dance, which will be held on
January 31, in Howard Hall. Dan
Flood and his orchestra have been
chosen to supply the music.
The arrangements are in charge of
Mrs. T. H. Collins, who has as her i
committee Mesdames Coe McKenna,
T. Reilly.
О.
C. Hoff, E. J. Schef-
ter, F. Hickey, George Miller and J.
Leineweber.
Several members of the organiza¬
tion are to entertain at their homes
with small luncheons to raise addi¬
tional funds for further club activi¬
ties.
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Jean Joyeaux to
Become Benedict
The marriage of Mr. Jean Joyeaux
to Miss Berdena Garregas, of Port¬
land has been announced for the 26th
of January. Mr. Joyeaux has been a
student at Columbia for three years,
l he marriage ceremony will be read
by Father Kehoe, at Holy Cross
Church.
EARLY GAMES BREAK BAD
FOR VARSITY HOOPSTERS
After the ceremony the couple will
depart for San Francisco, and San
Luis Obispo, where they will reside.
During the Christmas holidays the
engagement of Mr. Andrew O'Neil
and Miss Marv Ellen Braden was an¬
nounced. The couple plan an early
June wedding.
Columbia students will be very
happy to hear of the betrothal of Mr.
Leonard Wascher to Miss Virginia
Zeller. Mr. Wascher is a former
Columbia man, and is very well
known in Portland collegiate circles.
Miss Zeller is a former student of
St. Mary’s Academv.
COACH FIENE
Father Hope to
Produce Comedy
P'ather Hope has issued a call for
aspirants for the George M. Cohan
play, “Seven Keys to Baldpate,”
which will be produced under the di¬
rection of Father Hope and the Co¬
lumbia University Dramatic Associa¬
tion.
The students will recall the very
successful musical comedy of last year,
written and directed by Father Hope,
which was so enthusiastically received.
The cast will be chosen within a
short time, with nine male parts, and
j four female parts, which will be giv¬
en to those most capable in the try¬
outs.
IN MEMORIAM
The student body wishes to extend
its deepest sympathy to Bob Cam-
mack who lost his mother last week.
Mrs. Cammack who was horn at
Council Bluffs, la., was the wife of
Walter S. Cammack. She had been
a resident of Portland for more than
a quarter of a century. She is sur¬
vived by her husband, son and daugh¬
ter.
ATTENTION— COLLEGE STUDENTS
Schedule for Semester Examinations, January 24-27
Classes taught Will be examined
M. W. F. at 8:25 — Wednesday, Jan. 24, 8:30 to 10:00
M. W. F. at 9 :20— Wednesday' Jan. 24, 10:30 to 12:00
M. W. F. at 1:00 — Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1:00 to 2:30
M. W. F. at 1:55 — Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2:30 to 4:00
T. Th. S. at 8:25 — Thursday, Jan. 25, 8:30 to 10:00
'1'. Th. S. at 9:20 — Thursday, Jan. 25. 10:30 to 12:00
M. W. F. at 11:10 — Thursday, Jan. 25, 1:00 to 2:30
M. W. F. at 10:15 — Friday, Jan. 26, 8:30 to 10:00
T. Th. S. at 10:15 — Friday, Jan. 26, 10:30 to 12:00
T. Th. S. at 11:10 — Friday, Jan. 26, 1:00 to 2:30
THE EXAMINATIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE REGU¬
LAR CLASS ROOMS
Registration for the Second Semester
Monday, January 29th — 9:30 to 11:30 — Freshmen and Sophomores
Monday, January 29th — 1:00 to 2:30 — Freshmen and Sophomores
1 uesday, January 30th — 9:00 to 1 1 :30 — Juniors and Seniors
Classes Resumed Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 8:25 A. M.
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ATTENTION— HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Schedule for Examinations — Second Quarter, 1934
On Wednesday, January 24th:
All 8:45 classes will be examined from
All 9:20 classes will be examined from
All 10:15 classes will be examined from
On Thursday, January 25th :
All 11:10 classes will be examined from
9:00 to 10:00.
10:30 to 12:00.
:00 to 2:30.
All 1 :Q0 classes
All 1 :55 classes
8:30 to 10:00.
«ill be examined from 10:30 to 12:00.
will be examined from 1:00 to 2:30.
Classes Resumed Monday, January 29, at 8:45 A. M.
By Pete Leineweber
There is no truth to the rumor that
a lid has been placed on the Columbia
basket, and there isn’t a chance for
the team to sink a few. However, it
is needless to remind you that the old
alma mater hasn’t fared so well in her
recent basketball wars. Out of the
last eight starts, we’ve managed to
come in second in seven out of the
contests. Nevertheless, there was
some mighty sweet ball games among
these tilts. The team played excep¬
tionally well against Pacific, Willa¬
mette and the last game with
С.
P. S.
at Tacoma. They managed to drop
these in the last few' minutes of play
after leading the whole game. As
one notices, the team starts like a
house afire, but let dow'n as they es¬
tablish a substantial lead. It’s hard
to put the finger on the trouble, but
the writer is willing to w'ager that if
the student body would show' up at
the home games, the cheering would
ring in a few more counters and help
to get the team “hot” and keep them
going. The ability of the players is
beyond doubt, as the members are
practically identical as those on the
successful teams of the last two pre¬
vious seasons. So it’s up to us to keep
the boys’ heads up and «'hen the going
gets tough, we ought to get tougher.
Here is a brief resume of the games
played during the holidays and those
played to date :
Southern Oregon Normal Game
Well filled with the proverbial
Christmas goose, the varsity enter¬
tained the Teachers on December 27.
As the writer was not able to attend
the game, I can’t tell exactly how the
squad looked in this game. How'ever,
from the score book it looks like the
game was very close the first half.
Rossi shows up again as leading scor¬
er for the varsity with 10 points.
How'ell was the high point man for
the visitors with 12 points. The final
score was 35 to 22 in favor of the
Teachers.
Oregon Game
The Ducks and the Irish clashed
the night of December 29th in How¬
ard Hall. The Irish got off to a
, good start, but failed to keep the
| lead. It was a very close game for
three quarters of the time but the boys
got tired in the last few minutes and
\ Oregon pioceeded to catch up on
some sharpshooting. This game
marked the appearance of Phil Piskol,
[ veteran guard, on the floor for the
first time this season. Phil was laid
up with a football injury. Piskol
played a nice game, considering the
little practice he had. Rossi again
was high scorer for the varsity, with
j 7 points. Robertson led the Ducks
with 9 points. The final score was
35 to 19 in favor of Oregon.
T urn, V ere in Game
After a nice litle holiday rest, the
squad came back to tussle with the
Turners on our floor. The boys got
off to a nice start and all looked well
at the end of the first half, but
they managed to drop the game to the
Turners to the tune of 31 to 25.
Pacific Game
This game was a heartbreaker.
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