R
Thursday, January 25, 1973
University Daily Kansan
New Mural a 'Showpiece'
RvDANGEORGE
By DAN GEORGE
Kansan Staff Writer
Call it a psychological edge, or merely a decoration, but the University of Kansas swim team is nothing less than ecstatic about the new Jayhawk murk that now graces the natatorium in Robinson Olympism.
"I think it's just great," Tulsa, Oka. sophomore McAlen Donald, said Tuesday, "and not only for the swim team, but as a showcase for the whole University."
"it's pretty impressive," agreed co-captain Steve Ingham, Leawood senior. "You can't help but notice it when you come out to the pool."
The object of the swimmers' praise is the newest, and, quite possibly, the most noticeable landmark to hit the KU campus in several years—a 14foot red, blue and gold Jayhawk that stands out on the west wall of the natatorium.
one Jayhawk is the major feature of a mural that was donated to the University by the class of 1966. Measuring 25 feet, nine inches high and 45 feet, three inches wide, the murail is a mosaic made up of 187,704 one-inch square tiles to depict a Jayhawk stepping forward from the second letter of a gigantic "KU."
The mural, according to Keith Lawton, director of KU facilities planning and operations, was completed over the Christmas holidays by the Capitol Tile and Marble Co., of Topeka. It cost approximately $5,000.
Although plans for the mural have been in effect since the fall of 1966, the installation of the mural was delayed because of considerable discussion concerning the design, Dick Wintermute, director of the Alumni Association, said.
"A design class was given the job of creating a design," Wintermote said, "and about 15 ideas were suggested. The one with the big 'KU' was decided upon."
However, the president of the 1968 class, Robert Woody, decided the committee in charge of the mural should continue to "tinker around" with it. Wintermute added, "We don't want them to know the committee agreed, was to somehow incorporate a Jayhawk into the design."
In the meantime, the KU design was painted on a sheet of plywood and hung on the natatorium wall, where it remained for three years.
know we had a design and nobody was really anxious to get it done."
Then, last spring the KU architectural services department came up with the design now in the natatorium. It was approved by the committee and bids were sent for the work.
The mural was constructed between semesters when use of the pool was at a minimum. The KU swimming team, however, continued to work out, so a large dust barrier was erected between the pool and work area.
our defense has been spotty at times," he pondered, "but on the whole we've been pleased."
On the same program is Notre Dame, 6-7,
facing Illinois, 7-4. The Fighting Irish play
to HCU a Saturday afternoon. That game could be a historic contest, possibly producing the 61st consecutive Bruin triumph, shattering the collegiate record of 60 held by the University of San Francisco since, 1857.
Wintermorte said that the general reaction to the mural so far was one of complete despair.
Notre Dame, seemingly on the upsweep until an 81-72 loss Monday to Duquesne, was the last team to defeat UCLA. That happened at Notre Dame Jan. 23, 1971, when
There had been conjecture that UCLA was ripe for a tumble this year, but Wooden's Wonder Men dispelled any trend towards inertia last weekend.
"Last Friday, our victory over San Francisco 92-64 was our best game of the year. I was very pleased also with our performance Saturday against Providence, and played 17-17, but didn't think we played with the same intensity as the previous night."
NORMAN, Okla-For the seventh straight semester, footballer Joe WyleleJoakibhaims's scholar-atlletes in the team scored 36 goals and finished perfect (4.0) grade-point average.
"Everything I've heard is good," he said.
"And, of course, Coach Hoadman is delighted."
The Bruins, 14-0 for the season, seek their 60th successive triumph Thursday night against Chicago Loyola, 8-5, in the opening of a Chicago Stadium twin bill.
That was Coach Johnny Wooden speaking Wednesday as he shepherded his fabulous UCLA team into his native Midwest, where the top-ranked Bruins can match and break college basketball's record all-time winning streak.
Bayton's perfect average was his second in five semesters at OU. Kinney recorded his fifth "straight-A" average in seven games, and his sixth in six, both logged their second in three terms.
Joining the Henderson, Tex., senior on the "straight-aft" list were tennis player Barr Bayton of Oceanside, Calif., junior Wayne Kiney of Duncan and footballers Larry Duke of Borger, Tex., and Jeff Marby of Enid.
CHICAGO (AP)—"The longer the streak the more they want to break it."
Sooner Joe Wylie RecordsSeventh'4.0'
william Austin Carr's 46 points handed the cruis their only setback, 89-82, in a 29-1 season.
Rounding out the top five teams were North Carolina, Maryland and Long Beach St. N. Carolina St. has already defeated Louisville, Maryland, but has yet to play North Carolina.
Thirty-seven football players made a 3.0 or above during the season.
UCLA gathered in 41 first place votes, with N. Carolina St. getting one first place vote.
West coast powerhouse UCLA, 14-0,
retains its first place hold on this week's top
20 teams, but N. Carolina St., is pressing
hard.
The lone Big Eight entry in the top ten was Missouri, which hung on to seventh place despite two conference losses in the last two weeks. The only other Big Eight team in the top twenty was K-State, which had the 18th spot.
The top 20 are:
1. UCLA 11
2. St. Louis St. 1
3. North Carolina 14
4. Maryland 19
5. New Orleans St. 1
6. Indiana 15
7. Minnesota 15
8. Alameda 15
9. Marquette 10
10. Southwestern Louisiana 12
11. Jacksonville 16
12. St. Louis's N, Y 17
13. Saint Mary's 17
14. Memphis St. 15
15. New Mexico 19
16. Oklahoma 17
UCLA's Winning Streak On Line in Loyola Contest
838
756
581
591
553
288
283
283
277
275
244
209
183
173
173
97
97
61
30
29
28
28
Kansas Schools Request Change In Female Role
TOPEKA (AP)—Brize Durbin, executive secretary of the Kansas State High School Activities Association, said today that a request for revision of the rule against permitting a girl to compete on a boys team in Kansas high schools will be referred to directors of the association at their April 14 meeting.
*request for a change in the rule was fine for this dispenser, Wichita North High School principal refusal.*
The changing of the ruling can only be accomplished as an 85-member board of directors, and Duran Burchard will be chairman.
Monday Feb. 26th
8:00 p.m.
Municipal Arena
K.C. Mo.
Use Kansan Classifieds
On Sale Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
KC 31929
KC 31776*
KC 31795*
$3 59
5.98
LIST
LPs
EVERY LP, CARTRIDGE, & CASSETTE TAPE ON THESE BEST SELLING LABELS ON SALE RCA VICTOR, LONDON, DERAM, THRESHOLD, MAM, HI, D.G.G., IMPULSE, LONDON IMPORTS, ANGEL, A&M, PHILLIPS, GORDY, MOTOWN, VANGUARD, AUDIO TREASURY, TAMLA
$399
6.98
LIST
LPs
TAPES $459
$6.98 list
iscount records
Your BANKAMERICARD welcome here
1420 Crescent Road
Store Hours: Mon thru Fri. 10-8 p.m.
Phone 842-4626
Sat 10-6
This Sun. only: 12 noon to 5