Navy recruits walk in a line across a field during a University of Oregon versus St. Mary’s Navy football game, in Portland. Occurring at Multnomah Stadium, a crowd can be seen seated at the far end of the field under a large overhang. Two people carry a banner that reads “We Are On Our Way to Tokio and Berlin Via U.S. Navy” (negative 1 of 4).

Navy recruits, standing in a line, take oaths of allegiance during half-time at a University of Oregon versus St. Mary’s Navy football game, in Portland. Occurring at Multnomah Stadium, a crowd can be seen seated at the far end of the field under a large overhang. Two Navy members in uniform stand in front of a microphone, one with a raised right arm. At the far end of the field is a banner that reads “Make a Cinch Bet Against the Axis, Buy War Bonds Every Pay Day” (negative 3 of 4).

Navy recruits, standing in a line, take oaths of allegiance during half-time at a University of Oregon versus St. Mary’s Navy football game, in Portland. Occurring at Multnomah Stadium, a crowd can be seen seated at the far end of the field under a large overhang. Two Navy soldiers in uniform stand in front of the line of new recruits (negative 2 of 4).

An Oregon Ducks cheerleader, Shirley McCarton, jumps into the air holding pom-poms, during a game against the University of Texas at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. People can be seen in the stands behind McCarton. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 28, 1947 (negative 1 of 18).

A unidentified cheerleader in front of a crowd at a University of Oregon vs. University of Texas football game at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. “Rally” is written across the back of her sweater, and she is holding pom-poms in both hands. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 28, 1947 (negative 13 of 18).

An aerial view of a football stadium at University of Oregon in Eugene, during a game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College. Players can be seen on the field, with spectators in the stands. The Willamette River can be seen in the distance (negative 1 of 3).

An aerial view showing Multnomah Stadium in Portland, during a football game between the University of Oregon and the University of Southern California. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 17, 1948 (negative 1 of 3).

An aerial view of a football game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College at Bell Field in Corvallis. People can be seen on the field and filling the stands (negative 1 of 2).

Football players on Hayward Field in Eugene during a game between the University of Oregon and University of Idaho. George Bell of Oregon holds the ball and runs through a line of Idaho players. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 25, 1949 (negative 1 of 10).

Puddles, the University of Oregon mascot, at a game against the University of Idaho in at Hayward field in Eugene. Oregon cheerleader Jim Crimson sits on the sidelines with puddles, wearing a hat. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 25, 1949 (negative 3 of 10).

A cheerleader wears a sequined costume and twirls a baton at a football game, between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. She stands on one leg on the football field, with an audience visible in the background. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 6, 1949 (negative 1 of 18).

Football players on a field at Multnomah Stadium during a game between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington. Several players are jumping into the air to catch a ball. A packed stadium audience can be seen at the far side of the field. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 6, 1949 (negative 11 of 18).

University of Oregon students at Multnomah Stadium in Portland, during a football between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington. The students (cheerleaders?) are holding signs that appear to be advertising for homecoming, reading “follow the crowd to Eugene” and “Let’s go to Eugene, Nov 18-19.” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 6, 1949 (negative 3 of 18).

Football players on a field at Multnomah Stadium during a game between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington. Several players are jumping into the air to catch a ball. The brick clubhouse building for the Multnomah Athletic Club, and a packed audience, can be seen at the far side of the field (negative 17 of 18).

Football players on a field at Multnomah Stadium during a game between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington. One player holds the ball, as another jumps through the air to make a tackle. A packed stadium audience can be seen at the far side of the field. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 6, 1949 (negative 4 of 18).

An injured player during a football game between the University of Oregon and the University of California, Berkeley. Medics are holding the head and leg of the player. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 1, 1950 (negative 13 of 19).

A football game between the University of Oregon and University of California, Berkeley, at Multnomah Civic Stadium in Portland. Players can be seen tackling one another on the field, with a large audience in the distance. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 1, 1950 (negative 6 of 19).

Players from the University of Oregon and the University of Idaho on a field, most likely at the Multnomah Stadium in Portland. One player runs while holding the ball, as he’s pursued by the rival team (negative 1 of 6).

Players from the University of Oregon and the University of Idaho on a field, most likely at the Multnomah Stadium in Portland. One player runs while holding the ball, as two opposing players attempt to tackle him (negative 3 of 6).

A football game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College, at Hayward Field in Eugene. Taken from a high angle and looking downward, players can be seen running on the field, as one runs with the ball at the center of the frame. An annotated version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 25, 1951 (negative 2 of 12).

A football game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College, at Hayward Field in Eugene. A player attempts to run with the ball, as an opposing player tackles him around the legs. Spectators can be seen at the far side of the field under a covered area. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 25, 1951 (negative 8 of 12).

A football game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College, at Hayward Field in Eugene. A player jumps into the air towards the ball, as another player rushes him. Spectators can be seen in the stands at the far side of the field. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 25, 1951 (negative 1 of 12).

Three majorettes from the University of Oregon, Virginia Schmidt, Dixie Reynolds, and Phyllis Mullin, at Hayard Field in Eugene. Taken during a football between the University of Oregon and San Jose, the women are standing at the top of a small hill, each raising one leg. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 25, 1953 (negative 1 of 2).

Doreen Morasch with University of Oregon's marching band at halftime of Oregon vs. USC football game. This image was published in the November 18, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 1 of 5).

Laurie Scott cheers for the University of Oregon at the Oregon vs. USC football game at Multnomah stadium. This image was published in the November 18, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 2 of 5).