Black and white photo of an unidentified University of Oregon baseball player looking as the home plate umpire calls a strike on him during a game played during the 1940s on the practice field adjacent to Howe Field.
Black and white photo of baseball umpires, coaches and players converging on the infield at Howe Field for a discussion during a game played during the 1940s between the University of Oregon and an unidentified opponent.
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.
First baseman Bob Christianson does the splits while putting out University of Washington baserunner Sammy White. White went on to spend 11 years in the major leagues, and was the regular catcher for the Red Sox throughout the 1950's. Christianson went on to marry Slats Gill's daughter.
