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Vol. XI
Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, December 3, 1919
No. 27
UNEARTHS A SUPERMAN ONM CAMPUS
Examinations Prove World Champion Sprinter Is Perfectly Proportioned
IS STAR IN MANY SPORTS
U. S. C. IS CANDIDATE FOR NEW YEARS GAME
U. S. C. Now Rivals University of California and Leland Stanford Junior University
Here are the physical measurements of Charles Paddock, U. S. C.’s offering in the way of the superman.
Height, 5 ft. 8% in.
Weight, 154 pounds.
Neck, 15 in.
Upper arm, 17 in.
Fore arm, 12% in.
Wrist, 6% in.
Chest (normal), 38 in.
Chest (expanded), 44 in.
Waist, 30V2 in.
Thigh, 23% in.
Calf, 17Ms in.
Ankle, 8y2 in.
Length of arm, 30 in.
Length of leg, 45 in.
Discovered! a superman from U. S. C.! The same is none other than one Charles William Paddock, world champion sprinter, who is now attending the University of Southern California.
Professor William Ralph La Porte, head of the physical education department of U. S. C., through a series of tests and by careful measurements, discovered that Charley Paddock was a perfectly proportioned, all-around athlete. These measurements differ somewhat from the charts of what a normal man sh&uld be and are the requirements of what has been termed recently a superman.
U. S. C. now is qualified to take her place with the IJniversitiy of California and Leland Stanford University in the production of a superman. Jimmy Cline and “Pesky” Sprott, football and track stars of U. C., are California’s supermen, while Morris Kirksey, track star and champion strong man, is Stanford’s choice for the all-perfect squad.
Star Track Performer
Now comes Charles Paddock, who recently won world-wide fame as a sprii ter in the interallied track and field meet held in France, to join the ranks of supermen. Charley went to Pasadena high school three years, stai ing on the track team during that time He performs on the track for
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ANNOUNCEMENT There will be a meeting of the E ecutive Committee in the Assembly Room at 9:00 a.m. Ttursday, December 4th. VOLTAIRE PERKINS,
President.
By AI
A complex triple tie between the University of Washington, U. of Oregon, and U. S. C. must be solved and untied by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association officials before the western football champion can be picked to play the eastern champion, which will probably be Harvard, at the Crown City on New Year’s Day.
Will U. S. C. Play?
Will the University of Southern California eleven be the team picked for the New Years Day game? That is the question that sportsmen all over the Southland and even the state are asking, while the Tournament officials at Pasadena remain as open-mouthed as the proverbial clam regarding the subject.
Oregon Favored
Here is the dope which Tournament of Roses men hint favors the University of Oregon above Washington and
S. C.:
Out of six games, Oregon lost only to Washington State by a 6 to 0 score. The University of Washington won three scheduled games out of four, but the contest that seems to have put them out of the running was the Oregon scrap, which Oregon won by the score of 24 to 13. Washington’s comeback at this defeat is that she defeated Washington State, which triumphed over Oregon. However, Oregon points to her victory over the University of Washington as proof of her superiority.
U. S. C. Also Has Claim
Now comes U. S. C., the dark horse. And here may be put her claim to the western title. S. C. defeated Stanford, Stanford beat the Oregon Aggies, Oregon Aggies defeated Washington State, Washington State beat the University of Oregon, and Oregon defeated the University of Washington.
Good! But then Washington says, “We have defeated California and California beat U. S. C. Therefore we are better than U. S. C.” And then Oregon butts in and reminds the Trojans that she beat Washington.
Dope Hard to Untangle
Boy, page Houdini! The dope is harder to untangle than a straight-jacket.
Because of the great reputation of the teams of the Northwest, it is thought by some that either Oregon or Washington, probably Oregon, will be selected by the Tournament committee. It is generally known also that the Pasadenans do not favor any play-off games because of possible injury to the team finally chosen.
U. S. C. Drawing Card
The one big thing, however, in the Trojan team’s favor, aside from its strength and record, is its ability as a drawing card. No Northern team, even if it were the best one ever put together, could draw such a* crowd as one from Southern California, and U. S. C. has made such a great record this year that no team could be a more popular choice.
Dope On Points As far as season’s records are con-
Points	Per
Lost	Cent
21	.805
33	.746
31	.602
Wesson
cerned. the Trojans have a higher percentage in points scored than either Washington or Oregon. Here is the percentage column:
Points Made
U. S. C.......... 87
Oregon ......... 97
Washington .... 47
Dope on Scores More dope shows that U. S. C. won four scheduled games out of five, Oregon five out of six, and Washington three out of four. Here are the scores of the games of the three leaders:
U. S. C. 6, Pomona 0.
U. S. C. 27, Occidental 0.
U. S. C. 13, California 14.
U. S. C. 28, Utah 7.
U. S. C. 13, Stanford 0.
Oregon U, 23, Multnomah O.
Oregon U. 26, Idaho G.
Oregon U. 24, Washington 13.
Oregon U. 0, Washington State 7. Oregon U. 9, Oregon Aggies 0. Oregon U. 15, Multnomah 7. Washington 13, Oregon 24. Washington 14, Navy All-Stars 0. Washington 13, Washington State 7. Washington 7, California 0.
Who will play on New Year’s Day? We can only watch and pray. May the good Tournament folk see the light and have the Trojan team on the January first lineup!
TRACK ARTIST ALREADY AT WORK
Track Season of 1920 Looms As Brilliant Spot On Trojan Sport Calendar
BIG SCHEDULE LINED
D ame Rumor
At W ork On
Petition
Dame Rumor is at it again. Her latest expostulation is that Prexy Claude Reeves is working on a petition, to be signed by all the students and then handed to the Trustees of the University, calling for two weeks’ vacation at Christmas time.
While the Trojan reporter was pursuing Miss Rumor about the halls in a vain attempt to find the facts, several prominent members of the student body were seen to have their fountain pens in readiness for this petition when it will make its first appearance. Many students—in fact, all of them—want this two weeks’ vacation. Some want it for financial reasons, some want it so as to be able to go home over the holidays, some want it to recuperate from the grind of this first part of the year, while some want it because it would be a holiday. And not only do the students desire it, but Dame Rumor has it that the Faculty would gladly lay down the chains of work and enjoy a rest.
Cardinal and Gold Athletes In elude Several Champs and Near-Champions
By Lang Felton
With the football season drawing to a close, the Cardinal and Gold athletic dopesters are commencing to figure out the chances on the coming track season.
According to the present indications the outlook fo ra successful year on the track and field is exceedingly bright. A summary of the different performers shows that U. S. C. has a number of high class cinder stars who will ably represent the institution.
In the sprints Charley Paddock needs no introduction to the track fans. This speedy lad has copped about everything in the way of dashes since he first donned track shoes years ago at Pasadena High. He brought the list of his phenomenal string of victories to a climax when he captured first place in the 100 and 200 meter dashes at the Inter-Allied track and field meet in France. Charley won these laurels, defeating some of the premier sprinters of the United States and Europe, and was promiscuously decorated for his feat. In addition to Paddock are several sprinters of the first degree who have distinguished themselves in the meets they have entered in high school and college competition.
Many Former Champions
Geo. Woods carried the colors of Manual Arts to victory for several seasons in his favorite events. Bill Isenhouer, the century dash champion of the Orient and former Lincoln star will show a few bursts of speed, while the Nichols brothers from Santa Paula are able to give a fast demonstration of covering ground.
In the low hurdles Chesnut and Wilcox, veterans of many seasons, will compete, while in the high stick event there is Rogers of Ventura and Stanford, who has consistently showed great class in this event, winning many first honors. Raab and King also are expected to exhibit their usual ability in hurdling this year.
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SPECIAL NOTICE All students' Christmas pictures can be secured at special rates through El Rodeo at Hartsook’s. Pictures must be taken before December 20 to be finished by Christmas.