Black and white photo of University of Oregon outfielder John Kovenz putting the ball in play as Salem catcher Bill Beard and home plate umpire Bus Bingham look on in one of the two pre-season exhibition games between the two teams played at Howe Field.
Black and white photo of an unidentified Oregon player as touches the plate under the watchful eye of the home plate umpire, while the Oregon State catcher looks out into the darkness for the ball during a game played at night under the lights at Eugene's Civic Stadium in 1948.
Black and white photo of an unidentified Oregon player sliding into home while the catcher waits for the throw and the umpire leans in for a better view of the play during a night game against Oregon State at Eugene's Civic Stadium in 1948.
Black and white photo of an unidentified University of Oregon baseball player running home as an unidentified opponent waits for a throw and the umpire stands ready to make the call during a 1948 game played on the practice field adjacent to Howe Field.
Black and white photo of University of Oregon baseball player George Simpson sliding into home plate as the Ducks' Tom Bowen attempts to get down a suicide squeeze bunt against Idaho during a 1956 game played at Howe Field. The umpire appears to be signaling the bunt attempt foul. Picture appears on page 206 of the 1957 Oregana.
OSU Coach Jack Riley, Washington State Coach Bobo Brayton and umpires are shown before a game.Riley coached at Oregon State from 1973 through 1994 and is the winningest coach in Beaver Baseball history with a 613-411-5 record. Brayton coached at WSU for 33 years and also retired after the 1994 season.Washington State has been OSU's most formidable rival through the years. The series began in 1910 and stood at 186-215-2 through 2006. Riley's won-loss record versus Brayton was 49-79 (1973-1994).OSU has played both Washington State and the University of Washington more times than any other college or university. OSU all-time versus the UW is 218-179-2, beginning in 1911.