The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-17

There ia strong probability that
on tho magnificent Multnomah
ground, Horr and Manager Scott
OF the NJ, A. c, have practically
come to terms for a game between
Washington and the Multnomah A
c. eleven for n 1914 date.
Although the most optimistic Of
fetal connected with making the
arrangements for the big special
train and hotel accommodations IN
Portland did not expect more than
$50 students TO make the trip, close
To- 400 rabid Waahingtoninna parted
with cold cash for tickets Tho spe-
eial that carried the Seattle boys TO
Portland consisted OF "A string OF II
ears Al Castle Rock stop was
made while the studies posed for
the movies.
To those who saw Roscoe Faw.
cett's antics when Oregon crossed
Washington's goal line In the sec
ond quarter. Il is absurd 10 con
slider the Portland sport writcr as
q man who could show absolutely
no Partially In game between an
Oregon and Washington team. For
a time Oregon held out for Fawcett
as referee for Saturdays game
There was not an Oregon supporter
among the 5000 persons present
who cut loose with more vigor than
Fawcett did when Parsons threw
himself between the goal posts
Later Fawcett's countcnance as
sumod an aspect as ono who had at
that moment become bercaved when
little Charley Smith booted the ball
from placement. putting Washing.
ton In tho lead.
The ono feature that made Coach
Bezdek proud In spite Of orcgon's
defeat was that the old Oregon
spirit" was SO clearly manifested.
Every one realized that Orcgon's
best chance In five years to beat
Dobic had come. One OF those To
answer tho call was Chuck" Tay.
Tor. formerly ~ Oregon. and the
only Northwest player 10 ever make
the All.American. Taylor perform.
ed In the capacity Of yell leader. and
was mighty effective In bringing
forth every bit OF power the oregon
lungs had to give
One Incident arose which was not
To TRylors credit Washington. by
some artiflcc. had strangely come
into possession OF throne which
had carried young Oregon queen
during tho ceremonies between
halves. and was preparing 20 ignite
the same. when Taylor became
aware OF II. Calling 10 his cohorts.
he dashed over 10 the Washington
section demanding battle. Yell
Leader Matthew used his good iudg.
ment and surrendered the box TO
Oregon. preventing bloodshcd
Matthew, on the train, chose
the sacred and mystic order Of
the Great Potato ss his head
liner In the way OF entertain
men, coming home. Informing
the studies aboard that they had
been elected life members.
Matthew called for parade
down the alsles In search OF
prospective members.
Tho victims finally selected
were Varsity professors, with a
couple OF deans thrown In.
a speech or song was first re-
qulred OF the involuntary eandi.
date, and then Matthew called
for a viva soee vote BY the
studies az to eligibility OF the
asplrant. Loud mays" were
always the order. after which
Matthew would declare the can
didate unanimously elected.
The next procedure was TO
compel the candidate 20 take
large bite from a big raw pota.
70. which was really In need OF
bath.
Among the victims were Prof.
o. p. Coeksrill and Dean Aus
tin. Coekerill. who 10 Matthews
criminal law teacher. address
ina the students, assured
Matthew he could be expected
20 funk for his prsnks.
Owinu 70 the few minutes differ
ence between the time Of the ar
rival OF the special and the time for
the game. the Washington rooters
we're compelled to watch the pro-
ceedlngs from the far end Of the
field. They did not have time to
/ clear out the section which had
been reserved for them. and which
they found occupied on arriving at
the game.
| Coach Bexdek. In statements
given out after the game. declared
that Oregon will get Washington
next season.
They may. but the coach is going
TO have n mighty big task on his
hands to fill the vacancies left by
Parsons and Capt. Bradshaw at the
close OF the present season. II was
this particular trio which gave
/ Xtf,aI in rtor tho most trouble