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Tuesday, November 18. 1975
University Daily Kansan
Beth Boozer multi-talented athlete
By RACHEL CASE
Sports Writer
Beth Boozer is the most beautiful golfer in America.
At least that's what the Golf Digest says. Boozer, the 1. player on the University of Kansas' women's golf team, was named the winner of a recent contest sponsored by the magazine.
Boozer is somewhat reluctant to talk about the award. She was selected from the 1976 finalists, and writers throughout the nation. The three criteria used for judging the four finalists were a picture of the candidates' faces, a photograph of each candidate's face, each candidate's "golf achievements."
A FEATURE ABOUT BOOZER appears in the December issue of Golf Digest. Boozer said that contestants for the award were required to be more than 18-year-old and to have a handicap less than 10. Boozer is 19-years-old and has a four handicap.
"I wouldn't even have thought of entering the 'treatment.' Boozer said, "If Kady Jonah was in here, I would."
come up to me while I was waiting to tee off at the Trans-National Tournament in Vermont three years ago and suggested that I enter the contest."
Boozer submitted an application two years ago, but it was too late to be eligible for the competition. Last year she thought she had met the deadline, but again she had missed it. Her application was considered an early entry for this year's contest.
This semester, however, golf has been a secondary concern for Boozer. She is now on the golf team at the university.
BOOZER'S EARLY ENTRY may have given her an advantage, but her qualifications were impressive. She was the Kansas Junior State Champion four consecutive years from 1974 to 1978, as well as the first state State Invitational tournament. Next semester she will be the recipient of the first women's golf scholarship given by KU.
Boozer said that volleyball coach Jack Igurg had increased practices this year from two hours daily to two-and-a-half hours daily.
KU-MU victor gets Sun berth
KU's football team will play Pittsburgh in the Sun Bowl Dec. 26 in Ed it Pace if it beats Missouri Saturday in the N.C. Stadium. If the Tigers win, they so.
"There's enough motivation as it is in playing the University of Missouri. Of course, he added after a pause, "it is added incentive."
Both teams are 6-4 over all and 3-1 in the Big Eight. Pitch is 8-2 this season, after last week's upset of Notre Dame. KU coach Bud Moore, for one, doesn't think the bowl possibility will have much effect on the Jayhawks.
Moore said that what appeared to be a flu bug had infected special player Zachary Burrell and his team Cromwell and offensive tackle Dave Scott. He said that safety Kurt Kniff and placekicker Demis Berkel might against Missouri because of injuries.
Boozer said she enjoyed volleyball because she provided her with a welcome lunch break.
"No, not really," he said yesterday.
"WHEN WE GE OUT at 5, it is late to go out to the golf course to practice," she said.
"Volleyball is physical and exciting, but I think there is more of a future for me in golf," she said. "My goal is to become a leader of the Ladies Professional Golf Tour."
Boozer said that tryouts for the Ladies PGA tour were twice a year. The 10 players with the lowest scores, usually in the low 70s, are invited to join the tour. Boozer usually leaves on her own. If she strikes off her score, she should have a good chance of making the tour.
IF BOOZER DOESN'T MAKE THE
she would like to coach volleyball and golf
But Boozer has more immediate concerns. Because of her volleyball participation and her inability to practice golf, she must be a member of the main golf season starts in the spring.
"During Christmas vacation I'm going to Florida to practice on my swing," she said. "When school starts in the spring I'll be practicing with the team every day the weather allows it. We either play nine holes and practice teeing off, or we play 18 holes."
BETT'S COACH, HER mother, said she didn't think that Beth's Most Beautiful Wife would be in love with her.
"I don't think it will go to her head," she said. "It really likes to be in the limelight. She's won other things before playing golf and none of them have changed her life. It has been a lot of fun hearing from a lot of people about her chipping about her winning the award."
Staff Photo by DAVID CRENSHAW
Beth Boozer
FIELD HOCKY—The KU women's field hockey team placed fifth at regional competition in Lincoln, Neb., last week. The team lost its first two games against Moorehead State and Central Missouri State, thus eliminating it from the championship playoffs. KU beat Nebraska, the Big Eight champion, by 13 seconds of
penetration time. Penetration time is the amount of time a team has control of the ball within 25 yards of the opponent's goal. The game was tied, 2-2. Bemidji (Minn.) took first place, Central Missouri State finished second, Southwest Missouri State was third, Moorehead State was fourth and Nebraska was sixth.
Travel and Receive Academic Credit
LONDON THEATER REVIEW
January 10, 1976 . . . January 18, 1976
— Round trip air via TWA from Kansas City to London
— Seven nights at St. James Hotel
— Continental breakfast each day, plus grand farewell dinner
- $ \frac {1}{2} $ - day sightseeing tour of London
— Three Theatre tickets
— Optional trip to Royal Shakespeare Theater at Stratford-on-Avon
- Porterage for one bag, including all taxes & service changes for trip
- Inclusive tour price '620.00 per person
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University of Kansas Theatre
Guevara obtains okay to compete
Rudy Guerva will put the shot for the victory of Romania during the upcoming indoor tournament.
Guevara, who was suspended from the KU track team in the spring of 1974 after being arrested and convicted on drug charges, has benefited from a recent rule change in the KU athletic department's policy book.
For the past several years, any KU athlete found guilty on any drug-related charge was permanently suspended from his team.
THE K.U. CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS
David Holloway and Ruth Welting Friday, November 21—University Theatre, 8 p.m.
HOWEVER, AS A result of a rule revision approved by KU coaches and athletic department administration, an athlete now has the option to continue as semester's suspension. He may compete if he gets permission from his coach or coaches and if the athletic director gives his
Guevara said, "I'm really looking forward to the season. I've really missed competing. Now I just have to train like crazy."
A graduate of K.U., David Holloway has received top reviews for his portrayal of leading baritone roles at the Metropolitan, the New York City Opera, and other major opera companies across the country. He is joined in recital by Ruth Welting who has dazzled thousands with her beautiful and fresh soprano voice since her phenomenal debut at the New York Opera.
Volleyball has winning record
VOLLEYBALL-KU's women's volleyball team had a record of 11 wins and six losses in St. Louis last weekend. The team traveled to Missouri to play teams in the St. Louis area in preparation for regional competition this weekend. One of the teams it defeated was St. Louis University, the No. 2 team in Missouri.
Women swimmers rout Cottey, 99-31
Kansas winners and their events were:
200 medley relay. Shayle Ponsierbon, Cane Strom,
1994 medley relay. Johnny Hunt, individual medley
wagonner. 20 backstroke. Barb Storm, 1995
individual medley wagonner. 30 butterfly. Walter,
motor dviatr. Karen Mundy, 100 butterfly. Walters, 1996
individual medley wagonner. 100 butterfly. Freesie,
Call. 180 breaststroke. Becca Lewin, Three
metror dviatr. 200 freestyle relay. Lakelier, 1996
freestyle relay.
The KU women's swim team routed College Tectile last Friday in KU's Robinson Nataltorum, 98-31. Jayhawk swimmers won the 13 individual events and both relays.
Lili Kraus - Pianist
Wednesday, December 3—Hoch Auditorium, 8 p.m.
A brilliant example of virtuosity in every sense of the word, Lili Kraus has unquestionably taken her place as one of the greatest masters of the piano ever to come out of Hungary.
All Concert Series performances are free to KU students who present their I.D. cards: 1) when picking up their reserved seat tickets, 2) at the door on the night of the performance for general admission seats. Approximately 500 reserved seat tickets on sale now, on a first come first served basis, and may be picked up at the Murphy Hall box office. Both concerts will begin promptly at 8 p.m. Anyone having questions please contact the Murphy Hall box office at 864-3982.
Paid for by Student Activity Fee
Mid-Week Celebration!!
SUA Presents A Free Concert and Dance in the Hawks Nest
FEATURING:
On Tap
The Grand Poo~Bah Beaner Band and Polaris
Wednesday, November 19. 8:00 p.m. in the Kansas Union
Beer will be served and free popcorn