The 1914 Oregon Webfoots football team represented the University of Oregon as a member of the Northwest Conference during the 1914 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Hugo Bezdek, the Webfoots compiled an overall record of 4–2–1 with a mark of 3–1–1 in conference play placing third in the Northwest Conference.
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Season summary
The 1914 was financially profitable for the associated students of the University of Oregon, which realized revenue over expenses of $4,575 from the team's 7 games."Student Body Nets $1,575 from Games," Oregon Emerald, vol. 16, no. 31 (Dec. 3, 1914), p. 4. When $3,000 was deducted for salaries and equipment, this resulted in net proceeds of $1,575 for the year for the school. This amount was applied to the student body debt, which exceeded $2,000 before the season.
A detailed accounting was published for the October 17 game against Washington State College, which brought in gate receipts of $1,277.50 against expenses of $1,345.15."WSC–Oregon Game in Portland Leaves Deficit of $67.45," Oregon Emerald, vol. 16, no 16 (Oct. 24, 1914), p. 3. For that game, played in Portland for a larger potential gate, the visiting Washington Aggies received a guarantee of $650. Field rental added about $320 to the tab, while train fare and hotel accommodations added another $275 to the bill. The game's three officials were paid $65, and slightly less than $40 was spent on various types of advertising, resulting in a net loss of $67.45 to the school. The poor financial showing — only about half of the previous year's receipts — was attributed to "hard times" and a reduction of ticket prices from $1.50 to $1.00.
The most profitable game of the season for the football program was the game against Oregon Agricultural College, which generated a $3,100 net windfall after the split of the gate. The most costly contest of the year was the season opener against Whitman College, which resulted in a $350 loss after guarantees were paid.
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