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FOOTBALL PROSPECTS «- For Jayhawk Rebounds

‘The 1944 edition of the pbeilion tetiad squad is beginning
to round into shape under the direction of Coach Henry Shenk and Assistant
Coaches Elmer Schaake and Dean Nesmith. Summer practice started August 14,
and the regular fall practice will get under way September 1, with very little
break between the two. The first game is scheduled with Washburn at Haskell
Stadium September 15, under the floodlights. and the following week K.U. plays
T.C.U. in Kansas City at Muehlebach Field.

About 65 — reported for the opening practices. Among them
were several likely looking candidates and several of last year's team. Of.
course, many of the boys were newoomers, some of whom have never played even
high school football, while others were pretty light for Big Six competition.
Seven boys reported weighing under 150 pounds. |

At present the following boys seem to be the most likely
candidates for starting berths against Washburn September 15: Right end -
Duteh Schimenz and Gordon Reynolds. Schimenz weighs 195 and is a member of
the Vel2 mit, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He played backfield in high school
but shows promise at end. Gordon Reynolds, 6'1", weighing 183, had one year
of oii at North Dakota State. At right tackle, a freshman, Sam Hunter,
6°, witeline 180 pounds, l7eyeareold, is the most promising candidate, Sam
was allestate tackle last year in high school. Ivory Bird from Olathe, Kansas,
end Darwin Lambkin, from Hudson, Wisconsin, are other likely candidates for the
right tackle spot. Wallace Rouse,217 lb. freshman from Wichita, and Gene “Chief”

Long, 200 1b. vetergy of former years are most likely starters at left tackle.

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