Color photo of the meeting at home plate between the umpires, coaches and player representatives for the University of Oregon and Portland State prior to the start of the first game played at Howe Field on April 25, 1979. From left to right: Portland State captain Margo Smith, PSU coach Teri Marioni, umpire R. Barton (face hidden), umpire Ray Hull, Oregon coach Becky Sisley and Duck seniors Sally Blickle, Allyson Smith and Shawna Baxter.