Entered as second class mailing matter, October 17. 1916. at tha Post Office, Houston, under the act of March 3, 1879. VOLUME THIRTY-NINE — NUTumtifiM BER ONE HOUSTON, TEXAS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1951 Dr. Houston An Open Letter Lovett Appointed TO ALL RICE STUDENTS: A Houston girl attending one of the State's larger Univer- To Rice Board sities was well pleased over the fact that her high grade on a Three appointments were made to Rice's governing bodies, History final gave her a 93 average for the semester. A week the Board of Trustees and the Board of Governors, over the later, she was disappointed to find that her 93 netted her only summer. Messrs. Malcolm Lovett, John S. Ivy, and Francis T. a B— in the course. The simple answer was that the other Fendley are the appointees. students in the class, aided by cheat sheets and a policy of Mr. Lovett, Rice '21, son of the Institute's first president, "cooperate and graduate," had set a class average of 95 on the has been elected a member of test. the Rice board of governors. pendent oil man who was elected to ... , . ,, , ,. „ the board of governors last year, "An admirable selection," was the , ... , , That doesn't happen here. . , , , ,. was made a life member oi the board comment accorded from longtime I hope that each Freshman and each new student at Rice of trustees. has received by thite time the letter sent to him or her telling Institute faculty members. "Not only does it honor the deeds of the Mr. Ivy, who received his degree about our Honor System and explaining its aims, operations, father, it recognizes the qualifica- in geology from the University of and results. tions of the son." , is also a member of the But as a further word on this subject, let me review these Mr. Lovett, a partner in the Hous- board of trustees at Beloit College. matters for the benefit of both Freshmen and upperclassmen. ton law firm of Baker, Botts, An- A director of Houston's City Na- drews and Parish, graduated from tional Bank, he served ten years as Presupposing that Rice students are honorable people and a director of Kinkaid School in have the character and self-respect to want honest conduct of Harvard law school in '24, following President Houston his BA from Rice. Born in Prince- Houston. their examinations, we sincerely believe that our Honor System ton, New Jersey, he was educated Francis T. Findley, Rice '17, was Chosen Director is the logical method to conduct those examinations. in public and private schools in re-elected to a four year term on It assumes that each of us is an adult, not a child to be Houston. He has long been active the board. Of Oak Ridge watched over or threatened. It assumes that we are honest, in Houston civic and cultural af- Mr. Fendley, an architecture grad- fairs, and is chairman of the board' "ate> >s head of the purchasing de- Rice President William V. Hous- and not petty thieves who would deliverately take from a of Faith Home. After the old members of the ton has been appointed by a unani- neighbor the written results of his thought and study. It John S. Ivy, geologist and inde' (Continued on Page 3) mous vote to the governing board hardly seems necessary to point out that this amounts to of the Oak Ridge Institute of Nu- theft of another's property just as surely as does the theft clear Studies at Oak Ridge, Ten- of money or goods. The moral issue is clear. nessee. It assumes that we are proud to be in the only school in Doctor Houston will serve a three the state that so demonstrates in trust and confidence in its year term along with the other eight directors. Rice's Dr. Tom W. Bonner, students, and where students can feel that they are living in professor of physics, is a member an atmosphere of mutual respect for individual abilities and of the council of the Institute. accomplishments. The Oak Ridge Institute is made What about the "weak sisters," the rare-but-occasionally- up of 26 southern universities, or- present fellow who will' try to get by any way he can ? Can ganized to promote nuclear studies we say,* "Well, I won't cheat but I won't tell on the fellow who among college faculty. Through the facilities of the Institute, profes- did"? sors from the member universities Emphatically, NO! may research in the Oak Ridge lab- An Honor System is related to each student as (excuse oratories. the trite simile) a chain is to each link. The person who expects This summer one Rice professor, you to-tolerate his cheating shows very small respect for you. Dr. Jurg Waser of the chemistry LEE DUGGAN department, is researching there. In O. T. KNIGHT the past Rice physicists, biologists ' Chairman. The Honor Council and chemists have done work there. Special Scholarship Sallyport Stage Campanile Offers RAYMOND C. JORDAN Engineering ROTC T# Knight, Jordan fo StmlJtZLe Open '&•»« Prize To Boost To Instruct ROTC's Unit Opens nAl lSi, scholarshiknp announcementLmnm s and foreign "student informatio' n wil l With "Blithe Spirit" "Sallyport" Section In Naval Science On Rice Campus be posted on the two bulletin boards Sallyport Stage will open its sec- ond dramatic season with Noel Cow- Work is already underway on the Captain L. S. Mewhinney, Rice New on Rice's campus are the nearest door in the Lounge. These Professor of Naval Science, has an- ard's "Blithe Spirit." The play will 1952 yearbook, according to Editor Army Engineers, offering training boards are the property of the Of- nounced the appointment of two fice of the President and have been be presented around the second week for its future officers. in October. Bill Collins. A staff meeting Wed- new members to the Department of The army ROTC is a four year placed in the Lounge to inform the nesday started the ball rolling on Naval Science. students of scholarship opportuni- The wires, frame, and curtains course open to students in their the new book, to be put under the Lieutenant Commander 0. T. ties. which last year formed Rice's first freshman through junior years. The Knight, USN, will instruct in the "Any student interested in any intimate theatre will go back in direction- of Collins and Business program also includes one six weeks field of Naval History and Orienta- form of scholarship either domestic place to change the great panelled Manager Ben Gantt. summer camp between the third and tion while Lieutenant Raymond C. or foreign study, should see me at faculty chamber into a modern func- 1 fourth year at the principal army tional theatre. Sallyport, the section devoted to Jordan will instruct Jn Naval Weap- once," stated Dr. Masterson. Stu- engineering school in Port Belvoir, snapshots of campus activities, will ons. Both hold the rank of Assistant dents interested in scholarships for "This year, more than ever before, Virginia. receive added emphasis in the 1951 Professor. next year must begin to make ap- our aim is to provide entertainment The personnel of the unit include "Campanile." Sallyport is composed Lieutenant Commander Knight, a plication now as the deadlines for for the students, faculty and friends Lt. Colonel Dillon, commanding of- primarily of contributions from the Navy flyer, is a graduate of Arizona applicants are all dated between Oc- of Rice Institute," said Dean Hill, ficer, Maj. Fitzsimmons, command- student body. In the past, however, State College, receiving a bachelor tober-and March 15. Dramatic Club president. "In order continued on Page 4) that more students may enjoy and many students have been unaware (Continued on Page 2) Fullbright scholarship blanks may enter into the Rice Player produc- that they were entitled to enter their be obtained from the President's tions, ticket prices for this year are own photographs in this section Placement Office secretary now. Deadline on these is as follows: 60c per ticket for each merely by dropping them in the Draft Board Forms October 15. Information and dead- Has Jobs Listed student with a blanket tax and that Sallyport box, which is now located lines for Rhodes scholar applicants Awaited by Men student's date; $1.20 per ticket for in the student lounge, directly op- For Students will be available in the next few all persons without blanket taxes. weeks. posite the Student Association of- Previously Listed All students needing part-time The Dramatic Club has planned fice. To boost interest in this sec- jobs are urged to go to the Student All men students are advised by to present three three-act plays and tion, the "Campanile" will offer a Placement Office in the Alumni Of- the office of the Registrar to vv^it Thresher Meeting a musical comedy or variety show. monthly prize this year of a case of fice in Lovett Hall. for the Texas draft board communi- Students interested in acting or pro- beer for the best photo — with ac- Miss Carol Owen, director of the Of New Candidates ducing should contact Dean Hill. cation, Form 109, which will be sent *" Service, has listed jobs for students companying caption — submitted to all men whose names were pre- - A meeting for all students in- each month. and alumni of Rice both on and off terested in becoming candidates viously listed with the draft board the campus. A Placement Service for the "Thresher" staff will be Thanksgiving Appointments for class pictures bv the school. Bulletin Board listing job opportun- held in Room 108, Anderson Hall, Rice will celebrate Thanksgiving will be made in all registration lines. Out-of-state men should report to ities is located in the Student at 12:10, Monday. Openings exist on Thursday, November 29, in ac- All students who have pre-register- the registrar's office next week for Lounge. for students interested in all cordance with a proclamation by ed, or who fail to make their ap- a form certifying that they are in Senior students should keep par- phase's of journalistic work: writ- Governor Shivers. The Thanksgiv- pointments at the time of registra- school. ticularly close touch with the office ing (feature, news, and sports), ing recess will begin at 6 pan., tion, may make appointments in the All candidates for MA or PhD de- for job opportunities after gradua- advertising, layout, and photogra- Wednesday, November 27, and end "Campanile" office any time in the grees should see Dr. Masterson to tion. phy. at 8 a.m., Monday, .December 3. next ten days. discuss their draft status. • y ' A Two THB THRESHER Honor Council The Rl Is Dead... Begins Orientation Letters 7o The Editor: The Honor Council Orientation Program for new students will get TO THE EDITOR: Long Live the Rl I underway on Saturday, Orientation I feel that now at the beginning of our academic year the Day. Chairman Lee Duggan will question of instructors' office hours should be considered. by Allyce Tinsley Cole speak to the Freshman Class in the first assembly of the class in the There are several points that I think should be mentioned The Rl is dead. Little tattered bodies of last year's three Physics Amphitheater Saturday. regarding both the faculty and the students. issues grace a few shelves. Several hundred copies of an unused Letters from the Honor Council A request that I would make of the faculty is that the cover fill last year's editor's garage, but only these remain . . . have already gone out to all new time of the office hours should ~~ a memory ... of Rice's struggling literary magazine. students, along with copies of the be considerately set. For in- quently to be less than 1, or even 2. Honor Council Constitution and By- stance an office hour from ten A group of students would probably laws. "Dr. Masterson, what about the to eleven in the.morning is ^et^have made higher grades had they Rl?" And the blank answers previ- sible to publish the magazine if any- The Honor Council will continue at an inconvenient time. Many occasionally gone to get skilled aid its program inauguarated last year ously received from Dean McBride, one felt so inclined. students are sure to have, class at from their instructor. It appears as Is anyone so inclined? That is of seeing each new student person- in charge of Student Activities, and ally and explaining the Honor Sys- this hour or any other morning hour, if students are too presumptions to Dr. Dowden, one of last year's fac- the question no one can answer. Rl Although special appointments can ask their instructor to aid them, staff has heretofore be appointed by tem to them and answering any be made, few students will care to Perhaps some are afraid that they ulty sponsors, was "What Rl?" joint faculty-student board which in questions about it that they may cause this extra trouble more than will expose ignorance; therefore, the Spring, when their thoughts have. Student Council president Hal De were on other matters, did not ap- once or twice. they do not use the opportunity. Moss said that since last year's point this year's editor. Did anyone Since the prime duty of an in- This is the wrong attitude entirely, Rl had ended the year $150 in debt, volunteer? No one to date has come structor is to teach his students, I for it is all the more important that W. H. McNeely Is think he should take care to pro- wrong ideas be corrected. Further, which was assumed by the Student out the momentous statement vide a means for all his students on such occasions the instructor hat wouI ] ke to New Rice Band Council, that group would want to * "J f [ ^edit the RI£ to receive this important kind of should restrain himself from anger Several people have stated that "if be assured of a "live-wire" team to teaching. unless the student is a sluggard, a good business manager appeared" Director manage any attempt to revive the I think that the students gener- which is not usually the ease on then the Rl would not lack for edi- Mr. W. H. McNeely will direct literary magazine. "I would like to tors or contributors. ally should take more advantage of our campus. Rice's band this year. The new di- office hours. On asking one teacher I believe students would benefit see some kind of magazine on this Thus as culture-hungry Rice stu- rector has planned trips to all out- last year when his office hours if we would use office hours as we campus," said De Moss. dents gnash their teeth, moaning of-town for the band as well would be; Pre replied that he would should. Faculty members are being as a full concert schadule. after the The last Rl editor, Bill Collins, for an outlet for their creative en« not have any since no one ever paid to help. ergies, the Rl office is a busy place. marching band concludes the foot- came in the past. Yet the grades in Very sincerely yours, said that he believed the Rl could Blanket tax pictures are taken and ball season. this course have been known fre- Manfred Meitzen, '52 cut expenses appreciably and that, football tickets are sold . . . Practices are being held at 4:30 financially at least, it would be pos- the sacred precincts of the Rl office. each day in the Senior Commons and all students playing a band in- To The Editor: strument and interested in joining Having considered all factors involved, I have decided to the group, should contact Mr. Mc- take pen in hand respecting the grandiose benefactions of our Neely at that time. Applications Received The four new drum majorettes, benefactors (or something)—i.e., in presenting our 70,000 Sherrill Carmichael, Doris Neal, Vir- seat stadium the appellation of Houston Stadium. I realize ginia Easley, and Barbara Sawyer, that this particular name has been given to the Rice Institute's will be led by Sue Levinson, a child with the understanding ~ For Army ROTC Unit twirler from last year. that the University of Houston, feelings of the citizenry, Charles Howe is band president and , etc., will be allowed to utilize Over 200 applications have been received from Rice under- this year with Paul Donaho, viee- (2) to prevent offense, president; Bob Eggleston, librarian; said play ground—and in order as long as Rice is to play in Hous- graduates for the new engineering R.O.T.C. unit, announces and Neel Gotten, drum major. that the feelings of certain of ton Stadium, change the name of Lt. Col. Edward H. Dillon, Professor of Military Science and our team — from the Rice Owls to Tactics. Lt. Col. Dillon expresses his pleasure with the accom- our fair metropolis's citizens might the HOUSTON OWLS -- and the modations which have been afforded the unit by Rice and Chair of Religious not he offended. student body should take into ser- states that the set-up at Rice in as much as Rice's own Houston ious consideration the feasibility of Stadium has been so named, might changing our fair Institute's name far surpasses that which he has a good many academs and P.E.'s Thought Founded ave enrolIed I tender a resolution: to Houston Institute. seen at other schools. Offices in the program. A new position in the" Philosophy Resolved that the football team Sincerely, for the unit are located in a Lt. Col. Dillon expresses his Department has been set up by the of the Rice Institute (Name withheld for rennovated section of the M.E. pleasure that Rice, with its reputa- Trustees of the Rice Institute. Dr. (1) out of deference to the fear of repercussion)1 Building, and a modern classroom tion as an engineering school, should Niels Nielson-will be the first Pro-- building, a steel structure, has been be starting an engineering ROTC fessor of Philosophy and Religious erccted near the N.R.O.T.C. build- unit, He cites as random examples Thought at Rice. The new chair was injrs. In this new building will be Texas University, Alabama Poly- decided upon by the Trustees last May to fill a long-standing need at held classes in Military Science and tech, Georgia Tech,- Texas Tech, Rice. Tactics for students enrolled in'the Texas Western, and Oklahoma Sallyport Stage The courses in Religious Thought program. A&M as schools which have already to be offered will be strictly non- inaugurated Engineering ROTC un- sectarian, as the name of the Chair The question often raised by stu- its on their campuses. To Be Party Scene dents interested in the program is, implies. * Do applicants have to be engineers? The army has sent an impressive by Florence Kessler 1st Lt. Lowell B. Dezarn, Ass't. list of officers to head the Rice P.M.S.&T., when asked this ques- ROTC unit. The staff includes Lt. Knight, Jordan With the opening of this year on the campus, something tion, replied, "No, they do not. Al- Col. Dillon and 1st Lt. Dezarn, al- definitely new in the way of rush parties has developed. The though it is desirable when students ready mentioned, and Major Rich- (Continued from Page 1) new trend seems to arise chiefly from a desire for originality. get into advanced courses that they aid C. Fitzsimmons, Assistant of arts degree in 1940 and a master After the first week of parties, featuring such themes as a he majoring in science or engineer- PMS&T. Non-commissioned officers of arts degree in 1941. In addition he ing, this is not a necessary prere- on the staff are M/Sgt. Stanley El- birthday, football game, and Christmas day, these next two. is a graduate of the Naval Russian quisite." Lt. Dillon pointed out that more, and M/Sgt. Milford Boykin. weeks promise to be just as Language School at Washington, unusual and interesting. D.C. His original appointment as a the EBLS at 3437 Palm on Thurs- commissioned officer in the Naval The second round of parties will day, September 27. "This informal Reserve was in 1942, transfering begin with a dance given by the party will last from 6:30 to 10:00. to the Regular Navy in 1946. Dur- OWLS at Sallyport stage on Mon- A "bean party" with more than ing World War II he saw action just beans will be offered by the m K/CE m mx&HEx with a patrol bombing squadron in day, September 24. A Paris side- walk cafe theme will high light MELLS from 5:30 to 8:00 on Fri- the Pacific and was awarded the day, September 28. A Mell-o-drama Distinguished Flying Cross and the what should be a very successful will serve as entertainment. Entered as .second class matter, October 17, 1916, at the Post Office, Air Medal with two gold stars. evening beginning at 7:30 and last- Houston, Texas, under the act of March 3, 1879. Moving into a more mysterious- Subscription Rate $1.00 Per Year. Lieutenant Jordan attended Cathe- ing until 10:30. _ Represented by National Advertising Service, Inc.,. 420 Madison Ave., New York City. dral College at Erie, Pennsylvania, mood, on Monday, October 1 from Published every Friday of the regular school year except during holiday and and is a graduate of the United The VCLS will entertain next 5:00 to 8:00 the CRLS will present examination periods by the students of the Rice Institute. Editorial and t States Academy, class of 1946, with with a doughnut party on Thursday, a typical treasure hunt at the Sin- Advertising offices are in the Fondren Library on the campus. a bachelor of science degree. He was September 25 from 2:00 to 5:00. clair Country Club. A hamburger Editor , Bill Hobby commissioned in June of 1944 and Something unique will take place fry will be offered as a reward for during the war saw duty aboard at 2217 Maroneal when Freshman the buried treasure. Business Manager Georgia Hink cruisers in the Pacific. He graduated girls will be allowed to ice their If the weather stays agreeable the from the Naval Submarine School at own doughnuts. Associate Editor !'. Betty McGeever PALS will entertain with a swim- • New London, Connecticut in 1946 Sallyport stage will be the set- ming party on Tuesday, October 2 Managing Editor Allyce Tinsley Cole and has since been'on duty aboard ting of another party when the at 3990 Inverness. submarines in the Pacific. He re- Sports Editor Howard Martin OKLS present "Show Time" on ported to Rice from the USS BU- Wednesday, September 26 from 7:00 Rounding off this period of events,. Assistant Sports Editor 4t.Norris Keeler GARA where he was Division'En- tcv 9:00. A pantomine is planned to the SLLS*will sponsor an afternoon gineering Officer. While on the BU- tea given by the alumnae of this Acting News Editor Mary Anne Meiyhinney complete the evening. GARA, he saw extensive duty in society. This rather formal party y -r-i* Reporters: Marion Boone, Florence Kesaler, Betty Bes$, Marlin Cruse, Korean waters and was awarded the Next on the agenda will be an will take place on Wednesday, Oc- Korean Medal. outside spaghetti dinner., given by tober 3 at 2221 Rosedale. Cathy Drew, Jerry Logan. s Til THRESHES Three Dance Schedule CharityCommittee Siegel, Tighe Law School Admission Join History rnr Voar On* Plans First Meet rill 1 vui Ovv John Blakemore, Charities Com- Department Tests Scheduled Nov. 17 Gordon Redd, Dance Committee mittee chairman, has announced that The Rice Institute History De- Chairman, has announced the fol- the first meeting of the Charities partment will start off the new The Law School Admission Test required of applicants for lowing schedule of open dances to Committee will be held Thursday, school year with two additions to its admission to a number of leading American law schools, will be held this year: September 27. Plans for the 1951 ranks. Charles Louis Tighe who re- be given at more than 100 centers throughout the United Sat., Sept. 22 Orientation Charities Drive will be begun at ceived his B.A. degree from Rice last thls States on the mornings of November 17, 1951, February 28, Sat., Oct. 13 Student Ass'n. meeting. June will teach a section of History (Tentative) « . , sii i 110 as an Assistant in the depart- April 26, and August 9,1952. During 1950-51 over 6700 appli- ment and will continue his studies, cants took this test, and their sat., Nov. a charities. Canterbury Club under Dr. Masterson. scores, were sent to ninety law Jly RichtCY Is Sat., Dec. 8 Engineer Communion Set Charlie was voted an Outstand- schools. pj • . _r Dec. 13, 14, 15 Follies The Canterbury Club has sched- ing Senior last .year. He was a A candidate must make separate MY 688 Sat., Jan. 12 Juniors uled its first Corporate Communion member of the Rally Club and serv- Sat., Jan. 19 .... Rally Club—APO service at Palmer Memorial Chapel, ed for two years on the Honor Coun- application for admission to each DlYCCtOY Sat., Feb. 9 EBLS, SLLS, on Wednesday, September 26 at 7 cil as well as being a letterman on law school of his choice and should Dr, G. H> Rjchter, Rice, Dean and CRLS, VCLS the Rice basketball team. inquire of each school whether it Professor of Chemistry, has been Sat., Mar. 1 Archi-Arts Stan Siegel is the other addition wishes him to take the Law School appointed to the scientific editorial Sat., Mar. 15 Sophomores Sat., Apr. 19 PALS, OWLS, to the Department. Also a history Admission Test. Since many law advisory board of Elsevier Press, in- Sat., Mar. 22 "R" Association OKLS, MELLS graduate student, he will teach a schools select their freshman classes ternational publishing which Sat., Mar. 29 Freshmen Sat., May 3 Rondelet sophomore government course. in the spring preceding their en- is making Houston its headquarters. trance, candidates for admission to Doctor Richter is among the six Mil next year's classes are advised to board members, five of whom are _ on take either the November or the from the Southwest. February test, if possible. The Law School Admission Test, THREE APPOINTMENTS — prepared and administered by Edu- (Continued from Page 1) cational Testing Service, features Campus Interviews on Cigarette Tests objective questions measuring ver- partment of Humble Oil and Refin- bal aptitudes and reasoning ability ing Company in Houston. rather than acquired information. These new appointments leave one According to ETS it cannot be vacancy on the board, which is com- No. 22...THE WOODPECKER "chammed" for. Sample questions Posed of seven trustees appointed for 1,fe and ei ht governors Pp01 n and information regarding registra- * f, T tion for and administration of the ed ^0r ^our yeaf ^ test are given in a Bulletin of In- makes the seventh life trustee, and formation. Mr. Lovett was appointed to the po- Bulletins and applications for the sition on the governor's board caus- test should be obtained four to six ed by the death of Lewis Garfield. weeks in advance of the desired test- So there still exisits an opening ing date from Educational Testing amonS the term members. Service, P.O. Box 592, Princeton, N. J. Completed applications must "THE BEST FOR RICE" be received at least ten days before the desired testing date in order to HEBERT'S allow ETS time to complete the BARBER SHOP necessary testing arrangements for 1729 BISSONET each candidate.

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Newman Club MM. Star Owls Football Tickets test The Newman Club has announced air : its first business meeting for Sep- tember 26, Wednesday at 18 o'- t Staff clock in the Fondren library Exam A new addition to the Physical The annual Francis Wallace' To Go On Sale Soon Room. Corporate Communion will Education Department is Mr. Ger- "Football Preview" in Collier's Mag- be held the following Sunday, Sep- ald Edwards of New York City. Mr. azine, a round-up on the national For each game of the 1951 football season, whether at tember 30, at the Holy Rosary Edwards replaces John Plumbley in grid scene, gives the Rice Owls home or away, each blanket tax holder will be allowed to pur- Church. charge of the intramural program. some close attention. one guest ticket at the regular price, announced G. T. Mr. Edwards graduated from Wallace mentions no less than game at the Gymnasium Box Of- McBride, Associate Dean of Students, yesterday. Brooklyn College, and holds a Mas- eight Owls in his all-star picks. End fice. ter's Degree in Physical Education This guest ticket will be mutilated upon sale, and the Bill Howton is named to the All- No tickets will be sold unless from Columbia. Before coming to America squad, tackles Bill Crockett ticket holder must present him- properly prepared blanket tax cards Rice he taught physical education and Glenn Walls, guard Gene Little, self with a blanket tax holder ticket at the same time. are presented. for two years in New York City and halfback Billy Burkhalter as top Tickets for all games will be avail- to gain admission. Blanket In line with these principles the schools. Southwest stars, halfback David able at the Gymnasium Box Office taxes are non-transferable and following schedule of purchase dates "Kosse" Johnson and tackle Rich- the first two weeks of the school must be presented to be punch- hag been prepared. ard Chapman are named among the year, September 24-28 inclusive and Army Engineers nation's best soph players, and end ed whenever used. Clemson, Sept. 29, 9-24 to 9-28. October 1-5 inclusive, with the ex- (Continued from Page 1) Sonny McCurry is listed aoibng the At home games, the holder of the ception that tickets for the Clem- L.S.U., Oct. 6, 9-24 to 9-28. ant of cadets, and Lt. Dezarn, ad- Navy, Oct. 13, 9-24 to 9-28 and "unsung heroes," the outstanding guest ticket will be allowed to sit son and LSU games will be avail- jutant. players overlooked because of pub- anywhere in the student section, 10-1 to 10-5. able only September 24-28 inclusive. Lt. Col. Dillon received his B.S. licity emphasis on top ranking team- without regard to ticket designa- The Gymnasium Box Office will be S.M.U., Oct. 20, 9-24 to 9-28 and in Civil Engineering from Montana 10-1 to 10-5. mates. tion; it will thus be possible for a open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. State College in 1936 and his Mas- student and his guest to sit to- Tickets will not be sold in the Texas, Oct. 27, 9-24 to 9-28 and ters in C.E. from Cornell University. gether at home football games. Lounge as before. 10-1 to 10-5. Maj. Fitzsimmons graduated from Fencing In order to sit with his guest at For all games except Clemson, Pittsburg, Nov. 3, 9-24 to 9-28 Muskingum College with a Bache- The Fencing Club will meet Tues- and 10-1 to 10-5 and 10-22 to 10-26. games away from home, the stu- Texas, and SMU games, guest lor of Arts in Economics-Business day night, September 25, at 7 o'- dent must, using his blanket tax, tickets will also be available during Arkansas, Nov. 10, 9-24 to 9-28 Administration. Lt. Dezarn attend- clock in the new Field House to and 10-1 to 10-5 and 10-29 to 11-2. obtain his ticket and the guest the week preceding the week of the ed the South Dakota School of Mines have a business meeting. Texas A&M, Nov. 17, 9-24 to 9-28 and received his B.S. in C.E. at and 10-1 to 10-5 and 11-5 to 11-9. South Dakota State College. While classrooms, supply rooms, and a T.C.U., Nov. 24, 9-24 to 9-28 and in college he played varsity football cadet lounge. For army students Lit Society Rush Parties Begin 10-1 to 10-5 and 11-12 to 11-16. extracurricular activities will in- by Betty McGeever ' and track. Baylor, Dec. 1, 9-24 to 9-28 and The army ROTC building is next clude a drill squad under the lead- 10-1 to 10-5 and 11-9 to 11-23. The Rice Literary Societies will open the Rush Season to the Navy building on the campus. ership of Lt. Dezarn and a rifle (All dates inclusive.) team coached by Maj. Fitzsimmons. with eight scheduled, rush parties, extending from September The ,.Jiew structure contains two J 7 to the 21st. All freshman girls are invited to these parties and are urged to attend. The first two parties, on September 17, were given by the Owen Wister Literary Society and the Chaille Rice Literary freshmen will receive invitations ap- Society. The OWLS gave a proximately ten days ahead of the Ranch party in the afternoon scheduled parties. Unscheduled rush- which was followed by the ing is allowed but luncheon dates /2/^Z under these circumstances must be CRLS* Birthday Party that night. "dutch ,treat," On the afternoon of the 18th, the Organized Rushing began on Sep- Olga Keith Literary Society held a tember 17 and will continue through Garden Party preceding the Pallas October 21. In the first week of Oc- Athene Literary Society's Sundae tober, a meeting will be held for Party that night from 7 until 10. all the freshmen girls. At this meet- On Wednesday, the Virginia Cleve- ing a Women's Council representa- land Literary Society gave an Ha- tive will explain the rush rules laid waiian Party and the' Sarah Lane down last year by the Women's Literary Society gave a Christmas Council and will answer any ques- Party. 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TI1TIR18HEK Phr# >51 OMs De nd Oil Sophomores • H I •••• Quarterback, Fullback | ? - Are Key Positions What is our outlook for this fall? The football squad, as a whole should be stronger, and deeper, but our chances of improving on last year's 6-4 record are slim. A great deal depends on sophomores, especially at the quarter and fullback slots, while the line is about the same as last year, with the offensive backfield greatly ——- weakened by the loss of Rex big problem here is lack of height. Proctor. Secondary defense was a frequent „ , headache last fall. John Paul Ott, The major problem for Rice coach- a gix foot soph from Dayton ig a

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the standard «T" formation used by portant ingredient, experience. the Owls. Rice has had outstanding service at quarterback in the post- Just as the quarterback position World War I days from Virgil Eik- provides a major problem because of enberg, T o b i n Rote and Vernon lack of experience players, so is Glass. This year head man Neely p0St a worrisome spot, finds only four candidates available, In a spring training experiment, vet- and all are of sophomore standing with no varsity game experience. eran halfback Billy Burkhalter shift- , ed to fullback part of the time LeroT y Fenstemaker, a 190-pound, , ., ,

T1 , ,,, and ran quit1 e well. The Bandera 6' 2v" laIQd H froty»a«*\-m» LlanI lofioA showechmirndH utipn besnnotr scooter may play some at full. in spring training. His passing was improved over his fall performances The only other candidate at this Promising Sophomore Backfield Candidate Quarterback Fentemaker and Fullback Johnson. with the freshmen, and he guided Portion with varsity background the "Blue" team to victory in both is Bil1 Crazier, who was converted m the spring intrasquad games. How- from a Quarterback to fullback dur- ever, in the 24 practice sessions in£ the season in '50- He Pla^ed preceding the opening game with some, but not enough to letter. Fraz- Clemson here on September 29th, ier Iooked ver^ £ood in the spring, Fenstemaker must prove his right ^P^ally on wide plays, but weighs to the important man-under post, 0165 and lack the Power and his competition will be pretty fe(^ired for Powei' th«sts from ful1 stiff. back. Another quarterback candidate is There are five sophomore candi- Dan Drake, most experienced of the dates for fullback with Dave "Kos- lot in that he was on the varsity se" Johnson of Baytown the most squad last fall, although'he played Promising. Many experts believe in no games. He's a tall (6* 1"), Johnson is the best of the many blond youngster from Ft. Worth who good freshmen backs of last fall. shows promise but still has a lot He's a very hard runner and the to learn. best punter on the squad. Johnson ~ , , , niay be all-conference or all-Ameri- The Owls have more good, fast can qua]ity if he continues to im_ ball carrying halfbacks than you prove and work on his relatively can shake a stick at. At left half few weak points, such as blocking. the lettermen are Teddy Riggs and mm Gene Silver, both seniors. Squad- Another soph fullback is Bob Gar- man Billy Ed Daniels of Kerrville brecht, who like Johnson is a fast, may have lettered had he not brok- hard ™nn*r (g°°d .en°U?h t0 ^ en a leg in the Texas Tech game on the freshmen sprint relay team), and missed the last half the sea- but who needs to learn how to son. block. He's from New York City, ..v'V- one of the three non-Texans on the But speedy sophs McNeil Moore squad. of Center, Horton Nesrsta of San Antonio, James Spencer of Conroe Owl end coach Red Bale is quite (who scored 41 points in one game proud of left end Bill Howton and Pin check suit-ables ... for in high school) and Bobby Warren right end Sonny McCurry. Both of Austin along with Herb Eubanks, are two year lettermen and need date-time ... or school-time a non-playing squadman of last year, no introduction to Rice exes who may beat out the more experienced have followed the team the past two boys. seasons. They should get the job The young Houstonian at done, and Howton — a particularly * her smartest in a suit , A, t ,righ . t. half, .thre, ,, e letterme,n are fine pass catcher — will be a strong demurely rounded at the slated to be available m Burkhalter Vdder.for an all-conference or pos- (if he doesn't shift to fullback), sible all.American berth. lapels . .. gently padded for Sammy Burk-and Dickie Bob Had- that arched hip look . . . dox. Also available are two top If the defensive line doesn't leak pencil-slim skirt for slender freshmen sprinters of. last spring, took badly and if key men can James Heflin of Mart (weighs 195 avoid bad injuries in the fall, the figure flattery. In rayon situation should be okay for the Owl men's wear . . . crease- and runs the 100 in 10 flat) and Carl Johnsjyi, a Houston San Ja- line; though another Watson, Weath- resistant . . . grey or tan cinto ex. erly or Giroski would help. overplaid penchecks. Defensively, the Owl backfield At center, the Owls have two re- Sizes 7 to 15 Q Pj prospects are not so glittering. The (Continued on Page 8)

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A recent poll of the sportswriters of the southwest dele- gates the cellar position in the coming football race to the Rice Owls. To sell the Owls that short may be foolhardy. The foremost reason for optimism is one Jess Neely. A Neely coached team will have a hard time filling the unfamiliar last place. The above mention- —• ed sportswriters seem to have again playing a major role in the put this fact lightly aside, and victory, have concentrated on the big The following week, the aerial circle of the Arkansas Razorbacks Blue team's weakness: sopho- built up a 20-13 lead with eight mores. minutes to play. With limited sub- S o p h o m ores stitution and 60-minute players the make mistakes, features of 1937 football, the lead lack experience, loomed' very large that late in the and lose games, game. But the Owls, using two for- This statement, ty-yard passes, Lain to sophomore proven now and back Olie Cordill, the latter with then, has become only 30 second to play, came back to law to predictors win> 26-20. >lartin of football races. All-American Joe Routt paced a A story of an exceptional sopho- rugged Texas Aggie defense the more loaded team — a Rice team — next week, but once again Lain came Owl Tri-Captains Glenn Walls, Billy Burkhalter and Bill Howton should give a little added faith in through to gain a 6-6 tie. A long this year's inexperienced squad. pass by Davy O'Brien was the dif- Another Rice coach, Jimmy Kitts, ference in a rugged line battle the by name, was greeted in the fall of following week. Despite the fine 1937 with a squad heavy in sopho- work 0f Cordill, the Owls dropped a mores. In fact, eleven of the 28 who 7.2 decision to the Frogs of TCU. lettered at the end of the season A well-deserved win over Baylor, -were sophomores. 13-7, put the Owls back into the Con- Rice opened its '37 season at Nor- ference Title scramble. Cordill led man, Oklahoma against the Okla- the rediscovered Rice offense. homa Sooners. The Owls lost, 6-0, Rice had to win the SMU game hut sophomores Ike Steakley (half- to gain the Southwest Conference back) and Ed Singletary (tackle) Crown. And they did, 16-7. Another paced the Feathered Flock. The sophomore, the late "Red" Vestfel, squad dropped its home opener to kicked the field goal that gave the experienced Louisiana State the next Owls an important 9-7 lead. Lain week, 13-0, with Ken Kavanaugh and lineman Bill Haner and Rein- of the Tigers grabbing a fumble in hardt Stenzel, all sophomores, star- mid-air and racing 100 yards with red. the ball to score the second "touch- The Owl bowl debut was a suc- down. The Owls managed a statis- cessful one. Rice overcame a 14-0 tical victory over the Tulsa squad Colorado lead to take a 28-14 Cot- in their third out, but settled for a ton Bowl victory. And, once again, •ruleless tie. it was sophomore Vestal, Lain, and The Texas game of '37 was a Cordill leading the way. thriller. Sophomore back Ernie Lain This year, admittedly, there prob- was the big gun of the newly found ably isn't a Lain or Cordill on the Owl attack. End Frank Steen made squad. Bift the Rice squad does en- Classic simplicity . . . ideal for his debated "first-bounce" catch to the fruits of one of the better give the Owls a 34-7 win over the frosh teams in recent years. football games and classes . . . this Longhovns. A non-conference, 13-7 Rice's 1951 football team in last win over Auburn followed, with Lain place? Not in this book. two-piece dress in light weight wool

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Women's Intramural Program skirt ... in navy with red and Gets Underway Next Month white ti*im . . . $29.95 in the Junior After a successful 1950-'51 intra- Oct. 3—Entries close for Tennis Shop. mural program that saw over 200 singles, Tennis doubles, and Rice women take part, the 1951-'52 Volleyball. version of the program is now in ' Nov. 7—Entries close for Basket- the process of being readied to ball, Badminton singles, and Table Tennis singles and handle even more participants. Last doubles. year the activities included volley- ball, basketball, swimming, badmin- Feb. 20—Entries close for Bad- minton doubles, Badminton ton, softhall, fall tournament of ten- mixed doubles, and Squash. nis doubles and fall and spring Mar. 12—Entries close for Soft- tournament of tennis singles. ball, Tennis singles and The program of intramural ath- doubles, and Tennis mixed letics is conducted by the Depart- doubles. ment of Physical Education. An In- May 7—Entries close for swim tramural Council along with the staff of the Departmnet of Physical meet. Education determines the program It is hoped that this year's intra- and rules of the Intramural pro- mural program will see more women gram. A deposit of fifty cents ptr participating than ever before. The individual or team member is re- freshmen are particularly urged to quired to insure play. Refund of 25c join in the competition. Helping Mrs. is made if there is no forfeiture. The Poindexter, Women's Physical Edu- 25c fee is to help defray the expense cation Instructor, will be two Rice of officials and tournament equip- Sophomores, Nancy Wright and ment. Betty Bess. Any additional infor- The Intramural Program for the mation may be secured from the school year 1951-'52 is as follows: Physical Education office. FOLEY'S THB T1BI819I QtifoiyeVMipf wMm PMospects Thresher Sports Seers mural Tourney Baylor, A&M, Texas, Deadline Oet. 3 Are Teams To Beat Intggmural tournaments in Touch Try Their Luck Again Football, Tennis Singles and Doubles by Thresher Sports Staff for man and women, and Volleyball The Southwest Conference blows the lid off the 1951 foot- by Thresher Sports Staff for women have been scheduled by ball season this week end, with Conference play due to start the Physical Education Department The Southwest Conference football squads open the 1951 for the month of October. Entries October 6th. This year the teams can roughly be divided into season this week with every team seeing action except Rice. for these tournaments close at 5 two categories, the contenders and the dark horses. In the The phenomenal luck of the Thresher sports staff is hereby p.m., Oct. 3. contender bracket are Baylor, Texas, and Texas A&M. This pushed for another season. In November, tournaments are leaves four dark horses to ~ . " T „i t s++i„ go™ Texas A&M vs. UCLA. The title scheduled in basketball for men and ,, , , , . Meyer at center, Jack Little, Sam contending Cadets open their season tangs are one of the many dark women, handball singles, badminton scramble the leaders, and inci- jyjosea) jjlo Nohavitza, and W. T. against the single-wing Bruins to- horses in the Conference scramble. singles for men and women; table dently, try to pick up all the Rush lead a good line. Defense and night. Ray George's debut as an Georgia Tech badly needs a split-T tennis singles and doubles for men marbles. the old quarterback problem could wreck the Aggie hopes. Gardemal Aggie coach should be a successful passer, and, against offense-minded and women; and squash. Entries for BAYLOR one in a tight game. Texas A&M SMU, this need becomes acute. SMU these tournaments close November _ , . . , has always looked sufficient at the y! 8J r

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The manpower is a bit thin, When you open the season against a team that set a na-" er when he has to." and whiie Don Bhoden and Jack er experienced but too small defen- tional passing record in 1950, close against Larry Isbell, and One bright note for the Owls on Day played enough to letter last meet the likes of Bob Zastrow and Fred Benners in between, sive backs, or tall and rangy sophs fall, veteran Lee Stonestreet was shy on that valuable asset of ex- this passing business, they figure to the guy in action when the going you can' figure to have a few footballs tossed your direction. perience. have a pretty passing attack of their was toughest. That is the situation that faces the Owls as they prep for own to match the sharp shooting op- 11 It is likely that pass defense will There's a pretty good sized crop the coming grid campaign, and position. All three top quarterback get more attention in the Owl drills candidates are pretty fair tossers — of tackles on hand with two year the season opener on Sept. 29th Zastrow of Navy, the Eastern can- in September than any other single letterman Walls and rugged junior didate for Dan Drake, Leroy Fenstemaker, and with Clemson in ftice Stadium All-American quarter- phase of preparation from back- Buddy Grantham. And in Bill How- letterman Bill Crockett likely first in particular. back honors and the boy who ran field coach Cecil Grigg who stations string offensive choices on the basis and passed the Middies to that up- ton the Rice team has perhaps the himself in the immediate area of finest receiver in the Southwest* of spring drills. Both are potential Last season Frank Howard's set victory over Army last fall . . . the halfbacks and safety and shouts with Sonny McCurry, Blois Bridges, all-conference timber. Letterman Clemson Tigers had a banner year Bob Bestwick, an above-average advice whenever a scrimmage be- and other good men. Bobby Moore and sophs John Hud- with an undefeated record, an Or- pitcher for the Pittsburgh Panthers gins. son and Max Schuebel rate pretty ange Bowl victory, 1441 yards gain- . . . Norman Stevens, a soph whiz high as offensive relief, while squad- ed and 14 touchdowns scored on last fall with L.S.U. . . . and the The little men on pass defense are man Buddy Edwards, sophs Dan passing alone. They set a new na- usual assortment of terrific South- lettermen halfbacks Sammie Burk SWC Football Winship and 6' 5" Richard Chap- tional college record with an average west Conference chunkers — Bay- and Gene Silver, and Dickie Bob (Continued from Page 7) man are front line defensive tackles. gain of 23.3 yards per pass comple- lor's might Isbell, S.M.U.'s sharp Haddox, and Billy Ed Daniels, squad- rect the split-T and try to improve Keep an eye on James Timmons, tion. Benners, T.C.U.'s Gil Bartosh, and man, at safety. All played some last the very poor Hog aerial attack. If 205-pound squadman from Sweet- Putting another wrinkle in Rice others. fall. Most promising newcomers who Reinhardt comes through, and a water, who may be a real star at coach Jess Neely's brow, the top These able passers, of course, give some height to the chore are passing attack develops, Otis Doug- offense, defense, or both at guard. passer and leading pass receiver are have top-notch receiving. In addi- James Heflin, a 6-2, 195-pounder lass may be able to buy a house in And don't overlook squat little Sim- among the 24 lettermen back on the tion to Clemson's Smith, Baylor and 10 flat track man, James Spen- Fayetteville. In fait, he may be on Verret, a defensive hero of the Clemson roster this fall. The pass- boasts of Stan Williams and Harold cer, a 5-11, 180-pound lad, and R. J. given one. Aggie game. er, an all-around triple-threat star, Riley, LSU has Warren Virgets, Schroeder, a 6-4, 185-pound young- Here is the way they look to us: Taking another quick look at the is Billy Hair. The pass catcher de- Pitt speaks of Chris Warriner, SMU ster who is an offensive end, but 1. Baylor is tried as a defensive halfback. over-all picture — if the sophomore luxe is Glenn Smith of Washington, has Ben White, and the Owls still 2. Texas passing comes through at least reas- D.C., who is one of seven lettermen have nightmares over George A diminuitive soph who might 3. Texas A&M onably well, the Owl offense should ends wearing Tiger colors. of TCU. break in some at safety is Horton 4. TCU be at least better. The defense ap- In addition to this Clemson prob- Against this formidable array of Nesrsta, only 5-9 and 194. But as 5. Rice pears to be as good as in 1950 and lem, the Owls must devise a defense, passing and receiving talent, the Grigg terms it, "that little scamp 6. 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