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Thursday. March 2. 1972
University Daily Kansan
Track Team Seeks No.7
By DAN GEORGE
BY DAN GEORGE
Kansan Sports Writer
Bob Bornkessel Spirits Out
Senior sees hunts victory.
Kansan Photo by RICK KERSEY
When the University of Kansas track journeys Fridays to Kansas City's Municipal Auditorium for the 44th annual Big Eight indoor championships, teams will compete in seventh straight indoor trophy.
Coach Bob Timmons, however, has no illusions about the lucky significance of that number—he knows it will take more than that.
Other than KU, four teams figure to be right in the thick of what could be the closest meet in this year's Western Conference State, Kansas State and Nebraska are all expected to put pressure on the defending
IF ANY TEAM has an edge, it is most likely Colorado Returning for the Buffalooes are sprinters Cliff Branch and George Daniels, who won the 60-lap dashes in last year's meet.
"In past years we were never
concerned about the Big
Eight concert," she said.
"We weren't sweating it. But this
year there's no doubt. She's
sure to win."
Colorado also features strength in the pole vault with Mike Wedman and Dave Bussarbager who has cleared 7-4th this season.
The Buffs also have a poten hurdling duo in Mike Hill and Wavne Lockwood.
Standing in Colorado's way, the Cowboys are a squad from Oklahoma State. But even more than Colorado's, the Cowboys' hopes rest on just a win.
One of these is hurder-rutter-miler Jim Bolding. The meet mark of 6.9 in the 80-yard highs all in to this Oklahoma State state.
THE MILE and two-mile runs will also be vital events for the Stillwell squad. Miler Mike Mahke is currently rated number 1 in conference, but he faces a tough opponent in Kansas State's Jerome Haleyo.
Nebraska and Kansas State also have the look of contenders. The primary strength of both teams is depth.
The Cornhawks' best is Garth Case, a speedster who leads the team with a time of 11.09. Teammate Wes Leonard holds the third spot.
Another plus for the Nebraska squad is the league-leading (3:07.5) mile-relay team.
K-State's Howe, who has been billed as the meet's headliner, rates as the favorite in the mile. His best this season is 36.65.
TWO TEAMS that will not challenge, however, are Missouri and Iowa State.
Oklahoma may well be the
orktorm horse team of the meet. The Team Oklahoma has two 1000-yard runner in Butch Clifton and the top high school team.
The Tigers' Dave Friese is a prime candidate for the shot put hole, where he will lead Missouri to a win in the 800, but after that the squad's talent is unleashed.
Iowa State's predicament is even worse. Only two members of the team are ranked among conference leaders.
Where, then, does that leave the Javhawks?
Timmons is quick to point out that this year's squad has no of the superstars that have characterized his past teams. Gone are the Ryans and the Titans, but this time, it will be a team effort.
KU's strengths are several. Like skill, last year's long jump season and appears the favorite. Pole vaulter Matcher Hatcher has 16% but will need a maximum effort against "Colorado's" team.
RICK JAQUES, who finished third in the 880 a year ago, now ranks second in the conference in five games. He joined the 1000 with a mark of 2.104.
The shot put is also a key event. There is no finer duo in the big Eggues and Dana Lehc. The two freshmen are ranked third
The Jayhawks could also do well in the hurdles, with newcomer Delario Robinson auditing third-year man Bob Borknessel. Robinson has run a 6-1 victory over Borknessel and Borknessel a 6.8 in the lows.
But for almost every strength, KU has a definite weakness. The biggest question marks are in the medium and long distance races. In the U.S., they play a dayhawk 60 man, has a good chance of beating Nebraska's Cause.
The 440 presents a tougher problem. In Branch and Priestley, KU's Mark Lutz will face perhaps his most difficult
IN THE MILE, Doug Smith's 4:09 is four seconds slower than that of the league leader, and
John Callen' mark of 9:00.8 in the two-mile is almost 21 seconds off the pace.
A similar yard situation exists in the 60-yard dash. Colorado's Branch and Daniels appear unbeatable, and the Jayhawks Emmett Williams have been only moderately successful this year
In the high jump, anything could happen. Barry Schur's 6-6% is only two inches short of the league best.
The mile-relay team of Lutz, Bornkessel, Stepp and Tom Scavuzzo may be a surprise. The team of Michigan State Relays, tops
among Big Eight Teams on a short track.
Timmons knows what kind of meet the 1972 Big Eight indoor will be. He knows it might be decided by a single point.
"Everything we've done has been done with this meet in mind," he said. "We're entering the strongest 24 people we can put in competition, but it's going to an overall maximum effort."
Even Timmons realizes that might not be enough. He knows the odds are against him.
But then, a man who has won six indoor titles in a row has beaten the odds before.
Women to Host Basketball Meet
The University of Kansas will have a basketball team in post-season competition this year, but women will consist of women, not men.
The team's leader is Debbie Artman, assistant instructor of physical education. Artman has teaching the team for two years.
"This is the second year for
the team to play in Kansas,
Artnum. They are two leagues, the Eastern and the Western leagues in Kansas.
The women's team is 9-4 for the year, including a 38-32 victory over the defending champion in a playoff game Tuesday night in Emporia. KU and WSU were tied to win, but the Lake League and played the game to decide which would qualify for the national title.
THE OTHER TEAMS
K-State will play McPherson at 7 p.m. and Fort Hays State at 7 a.m. The losers of the first games will play at 5 p.m. before the third game.
competing in the championships are Kansas State University, winner of the Eastern League. McPherson colleges, the top two teams in the Western League. The championship this year will be held in Kansas State.
Admission is 50 cents for students, $1 for adults.
The KU squad started preparing in November. Artman posted the skateboard and put advertisements in the Kansan for women to try out for the team. Seventeen women responded, and the cut was cut.
Fankhauser, Mary Visser, Judy Raney, Sarah Mebride, Diana Gaines, Marilyn Metzler, Patti McFarland and Elena Rodriguez.
"We have five sophomores who own our game. We play a sophomore taking an opposing team, one has experience playing basketball at KU, and we all take turns playing."
Some of the women have played on organized teams before they came to KU.
THE MEMBERS of the team are Cindy Kelley, Steph Norris, Cindy Currie, Nancy
Steph Norris, sophomore forward, played on an organized team in high school. Her team underdeleted during her senior year.
"SOMETIMES WE WILL play our games in Robinson Gym or in Alain Field House." Artman said. He will show up for our games.
Artman was disappointed about the team's lack of student support.
Artman said the other teams that will compete in the tournament this weekend usually play against figures of several hundred.
There are several differences between women's rules and men's rules.
There is no backcourt rule or time line in women's games. After getting the ball, the team must shoot within 30 seconds. Women do not have one-and-one shots, but they must last two minutes of the game, all players who are found receive two free throws.
Bob Skahan, former University of Kansas quarterback, is now calling signals for the KU athletic department as the academic counselor.
This season has been a ver- successful one for the team, Artman said. But he did want to make a major change in the program.
"I want to put somebody in charge of publicity for the team," she said.
After being graduated from KU,
the spring of 1978, ShanKua
passed away in Missouri,
where he received his
master's degree in business
In the summer of 1970, he returned to his alma mater as assistant freshman football team captain and took time tutoring last school year.
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"I THE FIRST of each semester is really the most hectic time," said Skahan. "I talk with each student personally prior to enrollment.
Now, in his first year as athletic academic counselor, the personable Skahan has the important and demanding jobs.
Among his duties are arranging enrollment schedules for about 230 student-athletes, organizing a study hall for freshman athletes and obtaining information for all athletes who request them
By BILL SCHEELE
Skahan Puts Enthusiasm Into Academic Counseling
Kansan Sports Writer
Freshman study hall is vitally important, Skahan said.
"The first couple of weeks after enrollment are also very busy. The guys really keep me busy dropping and adding classes."
"Freshman athletes are required to study from 8:00 to
Hashinger Wins Intramural Title
Intramural Title
Bob Skahan
Hashinger and the independent fought for the championship basketball championship Tuesday night in Robinson Gym. They spent so much of the 24-minute game over the ball that there was a "chance" to win.
As a result, Hashinger earned a 4- victory. Toryean Taylor and Foreman each scored two hits. He was the winner. Weideman added a free throw.
In consolation play, the Ebonies downed Lewis, 21-9, for third place.
Marigay Schopp scored all four points for the Independents.
"We want to improve their study habits during the critical freshman year," Skahan said. "First, we put them in a good environment for study. Second, they need help in them in case they need help."
9:30 five nights a week, Sunday through Thursday. Tutors and English instructors are available to them during this time.
"EVER NOW there are about 50 students who come for some kind of advice," he said. "The varsity athletes come in and arrange appointments with the student."
Skahan said that his duties kept him busy throughout the school year.
Tutors are not hard to find, but they are often well known enough so that graduate students and those working on doctorates be in touch with him.
"We won't take just anybody," Skahan said. "We look for those individuals who are well prepared to teach the student effectively."
Besides being an academic counselor, Skahan is also a scout leader. He prepares the team for the football team. He is working with the football players in their off-season training and prepare them for spring drills.
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Skahan approaches his job with a zestful outlook.
"I REALLY love the school," he said. "I have all the respect in my class because of her academic school, and I really feel fortunate to be associated with it."
"I love working with the kids in the program. It really helps me keep a youthful attitude. It is a hard job, job, and also a critical one."
Skahan said his job reflected his outlook on life.
"First, you must have some experience in your life," he said. This job allows me to have that. "I have a lot of things from day to day."
"Aso, your life should have some variety. I see different poses and different situations to do with a life—consistency plus variety."
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