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University Daily Kansan, February 13, 1985 Page 13
NEWS BRIEFS
Rock Chalk Rowdies formed
The new spirit club will be named the Rock Chalk Rowdies, Scott Lawrence, president of the group, said yesterday.
The name, suggested by Ruth Fields,
Arkansas City junior, was chosen from
about 35 entries turned in over the
weekend.
Lawrence said that the group had about 30 people already signed up, but that he expects more interest after the meeting.
Head basketball coach Larry Brown is the faculty adviser for the spirit club. The first meeting will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at Allen Field House.
"We have a couple projects planned for this semester," he said. "But we want to build enough interest to carry over into next fall."
Royals' sale brings lawsuit
LOS ANGELES / A businessman who purchased an option to buy the Kansas City Royals filed a $50 million lawsuit Monday, claiming club owner Ewing reached their contract by selling shares to another buyer for a higher price.
Michael Shapiro charged in the federal court lawsuit that he and Kauffman signed an agreement in January 1983, giving him an exclusive option to buy the club.
Shaipro said he paid $100,000 for the option plus pay-TV rights for Royal games. The options payment was supported by a special price, which was not specified in the suit.
But Kauffman secretly sold 49 percent of the club to another investor, Avrom Fogelman, Shapiro charged, and he never got his money back.
Compiled from Kansei staff and United Press International reports.
Jacki Kelly/KANSAN
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Danny Manning and Greg Dreiling fight MU's Dan Bingenheimer and Greg Cavender for a rebound. Kansas outrebounded the Tigers 28-27 last night, but lost 62-55.
Halftime lead holds up; Tigers upset KU 62-55
By MIKE BRENNAN
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri took the lead one minute before the half and Kansas never recovered as the Tigers upset the tenth and jaywalks last week 62-35 at Hearnes Center.
Sports Writer
Kansas is now 7-2 in the Big Eight and head coach Larry Brown said the Jayhawks did not play well enough to win.
"Missouri played well. They did the things
they did in the game, and after the game,
"Bundu" life in the Big Eagle."
WITH 1:65 LEFT in the first half, Missouri took the lead 28-26 on a jumper by Dan Bingenheimer, who finished with 10 points. Kansas fought back to within three points twice in the second half, but could not get any closer
Ron Kellogg, who scored seven points,
brushed his lower back in the first half but he
did not use that as an excuse for his
performance.
"They played good, sagging, pressure defense," Manning said. "Nobody wants to
Danny Manning, who got into foul trouble
in the first half, said Missouri's defense was
the key.
"When they had the lead early, we made mistakes," Kellogg said. "We had a chance to cut the lead to one, but we made the turnovers."
The Tigers jumped out to a 5-2 lead at the 18:35 mark of the first half, but the Jayhawks came back to take the lead 17-12 with 8:01 left in the half.
Missouri head coach Norm Stewart said his team played hard after the first few minutes of game.
"I THOUGHT WE gave an outstanding effort, both offensively and defensively." Stewart said. "We really dug in at the end better when we were trying to hold our lead."
After falling behind by nine points with
a touch in the game, KU started a
comb.
Calvin Thompson, who led the Jayhawks with 16 points, hit a jumper and Greg Dreiling added another basket to cut the Missouri lead to 50-43.
At the 7:53 mark Kellogg completed a game-play play and the Tiger lead was just four points.
But Missouri, now 5-4 in the conference, outscored Kansas 8.7 the rest of the way to win.
IT WAS ONLY the fifth time this season that the Jayhawks have shot under 50 percent. KU shot 43.4 percent from the field and they couldn't count on good shooting every night.
"We've got to start recognizing when it's happening," Dreiling said.
Kansas 55. Missouri 62
Kansas
| | M | FG | FT | R | A | F | TP |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Manning | 25 | 3-7 | 0-1 | F | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Kellogg | 32 | 2-7 | 3-3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Drelling | 32 | 6-9 | 1-2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Hunter | 32 | 4-8 | 2-6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| Hunter | 32 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 16 |
| Boyle | 19 | 0-1 | 1-3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Turgeon | 8 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pellock | 12 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Oper | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Campbell | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | | | 9-16 | 9-18 | 13 | 11 | 55 |
Percentages: FG, 434, FT, 563 Blocked
Steals: 8 (Manning 3), Technicals: 1
Steals: 5 (Manning 3)
| | M | FG | FT | R | A | F | TP |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Thomas | 40 | 6-11 | 2-5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Benghmh | 36 | 4-7 | 2-3 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 8 |
| Cavender | 36 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 8 |
| Chievous | 38 | 6-8 | 3-3 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 11 |
| Strong | 38 | 6-9 | 3-4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 11 |
| Hardy | 2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rndr | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | | 25-42 | 12-17 | 27-14 | 18 | 82 | 69 |
Football coaches expect to sign at least 23 today
Percentages: PG, 595; FT, 707 Blocked
MPG (Bingeman 6); Steals: 11 (Bingeman 4),
(Bingeman 6).
Sports Writer
Today i the NCAA letter of intent signing date, and Kansas football coaches expect this year's class to be one of the best in the school's history.
"This class of recruits is an outstanding group of football players." head coach Mike Gottfried said in a statement prepared for release this morning, "possibly the best talent we have ever brought in to any school."
AT LEAST 15 high school seniors and eight junior college transfers are expected to sign scholarship agreements with KU today. This group of students represents the Association schools can offer letters of intent.
"We have coaches either on the way or already there to sign these guys," said Bud Rattilf, recruiting coordinator. "These guys are always in front, never for sure until they sign their names."
Rattif said the recruiting class he was enrolled in excelled academically as well on athletics.
"Most of these guys have 3.0 or better G.P.A.'s coming out of high school," he said.
"Plus they have good size and can play football."
Gottfried agreed, saying "We have helped our 1985 team with this year's class of recruits.
"THEY WILL IMPROVE our depth and
strength," said Arianna, as size,
strength speed and overall attitude
**tutttied** said several factors had con-
junction to the success of this year's
recruitment effort.
"Our staff was received well and with respect throughout the state and across the country," he said. "The fact that we closed the season in impressive fashion had to help."
"Prospects seemed to feel very comfortable with their visits to campus. All of this is reflected in the fact that this has probably been our best year in recruiting."
Following are the names of the high school and college teams expected to sign letters of recommendation from Kansas田
*JAY ALLEN, Wichita Northwest, Allen,
a 6-foot-4, 225 pound offensive guard and
defensive linebacker, earned All-City and
timers while playing on both sides of
the line.
- SCOTT CARLSON, Beatrice, Neb. Carlson, a 6- defense end, earned All-State honors in all of the major newspapers and wire services in Nebraska. He was selected
- RICK CLAYTON, Arvada West (Arvada,
Colo.) Clayton, 6-2, 115 pound linebacker and
fullback, was one of the most highly
players in Colorado. Clayton is also a
punter.
as one of the top 11 players in Nebraska by the Lincoln newspaper.
**BRIAN MCARE, Blue Springs, Mo. Son of Kansas City Royals' Hal McAre, Brian is a 6-0 defensive back and wide receiver. He earned all-conference, all-area and all-metro honors. Gottfried is interested in McAcre as a punt return man.**
*VINCE BRYANT, Hutchinson, Kan. Bryant, 6.3, 205 pound quarterback, threw for 2,075 yards and 18 touchdowns in two years for Hutchinson. Bryant will be a pre-med major and compiled a 3.8 GPA in highschool.
- JOHN BAKER, Boowille, Ind. Baker,
6-5. 215 pound quarterback, was a first-team
AllState selection. He completed 128 of 250
passes for 2,009 yards and 18 touchdowns as a
senior.
- CARLOS BARROWS. Homestead, Fla.
Barrows, 6-2, 215 pound safety, was credited with over 200 unassisted tackles in his final two seasons.
*JOHNY GRANDERSON, Kansas City. Mo. Southeast High School, Granderson, 6-2, 190 defensive back, was named the most defensive back in history. He will probably play strong safety for Kansas.*
*JIM SHANNON, Arvada West. (Arvada, Colo.) An all-conference offensive tackle, Shannon is 65 and weighs 240 pounds.
- BILL HUNDELT, Shawnee Mission West
(Shawnee Mission, Kan.) Hundell, a 6-5 235 pound offensive tackle, was named to the All-Metro and All-Sunflower League team to kick up KU early in the recruiting campaign.
*WILLEY VAUGHN, Wyandotte (Kansas City, Kan.) Vaughn, a 6-0, 180 pound quarterback, played several positions in high school. He is also the second lead scorer on the Wyandotte basketball team, ranked second in the state.
- MIKE PIRRIE, Barrington, III. Pirrie, a 6-3, 2-10 pound offensive linebacker, played his first two seasons in Nashville, Tenn. He also is a starter on his basketball team.
- PAUL, SPER, Pierce Junior College (Northridge, Calif.) Sper. 562, 1212 pounds, all conference selection at Pierce; he helped win the national junior college championship.
- *COLLIS BRAZIL, Cerritos Junior College (Los Angeles, Calif.) Brazil. a 6,7-24 pound defensive lineman, was a two-year starter at Cerritos. He played with KU defensive end Guy Gamble as a freshman at Cerritos.
- DAVID HLATKY, Dillsburg, Pa. A 6-4,
255 pound tackle, Hlatky was credited with 60
tackles and assists as a senior.
*JOININ HUGHES, Pasadena City College
*CALIF. Calif.) Hughes, 6-3, 185 pound
tight end, played in just three games last season due to a broken collar bone.
- MARK KONCZ, Barrington. III. A 6-5, 230 pound offensive lineman, Koncz was an all-conference selection. He also lettered in baseball and basketball.
- BRYAN HOWARD, Pierce Junior College (Woodland Hills, Calif.) Howard, 6.5-230 pound tackle, helped his team to a 10-14 victory and the national junior college title game.
- CHRISE FRAZIER, Pasadena City College (Pasadena, Calif.) Frazier, 6-3, 212 pound linebacker, is one of three players in the City College expected to sign with Kansas.
- ROBERT GOFF, Butler County Junior College (Bradenton, Fla). Goff, a 64, 250 pound defensive lineman, was a second-season junior college All-American selection.
- DAN CROSSMAN, O.J. Roberts H.S.
(Pottstown, Pa.) Crossman, a 6-1, 750
pound safety, was named the Philadelphia High
School player of the year in 1984.
- JOHN RANDOLPH, Coffeville Junior College (Kansas City, Kan.) RANDOLPH, 61-1, 225 pound linebacker, was a firstteam junior college All-American selection last year.
*KEVIN HARKLESS, Pasadena City College (Pasadena, Calif) Harkleess, a 6-0, 185 pound defensive back, plays both safety and cornerback.
Jumper recovers from accident, goes over 7 feet
By DAVID O'BRIEN
Less than a year ago, KU decathlete Craig Bagnstrom did not know if he'd ever be able to walk again following a crippling accident in the high jump at the Kansas State Invitational track meet
Sports Writer
Craig Branstrom, KU decathlete, broke the 7-foot barrier in a nerve and damaged several vertebrae in his back on April 7, the high jump for the first time Saturday. Branstrom pinched 1884, at a Kansas State University track meet.
SATURDAY, BRANSTROM CLEARED the seven-foot barrier for the first time in his life in the Kansas Triangular meet at Abshutz Sports Pavilion.
It was April 7, 1984, and Branstrom lay crumpled on the wet track, unable to feel anything except the steady rain hitting his eyes.
"I remember lying in the pit," the Half Moon Bay, Calif., sophomore said after practice Monday. "I didn't know what to do. I was worried."
AFTER X-RAYS WERE taken by Branstrom in Manhattan, he was transported by ambulance to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where he would spend the next week and a half.
"I couldn't move and I could hardly hear, everybody was staring at me. I could like I was a woman."
"It it was really scary," Branstrom said. "I felt helpless."
Branstrom had pinched a nerve in his back and damaged several vertebrae. He lay still of the track for almost an hour before being taken to a hospital in Manhattan.
"It's not easy when you're in that situation.
Your faith just gets shot down.
After he got out of the hospital. Branstrom
spent several weeks in a wheelchair and then had to use a walking device.
"I HAD a relapse in the intrasquam meet and I couldn't compete," he said. "I have a really strenuous day, I can lay awake for hours. I'll wake up my back or stomach. I can't sleep on my side."
Branstrom spent the summer resting at home and was able to return to training only months after the accident. But pain serves as a frequent reminder of that rainy day in
"I can understand now where handicapped people are coming from," he said.
But though the pain persists, Branstrom has learned to live with it and says it could be done.
"It was kind of of miracle," he said. "Not a band by now when I don't thank God the I can."
Branstrom can do more than walk. In fact, he can practically fly, as demonstrated by his seven-foot leap Saturday, which was good enough to win the high jump competition.
Branstrom had competed in the 60-yar hardles earlier in the meet Saturday.
"I had a real rough hurdles race," he said. He hit three hurdles, and my right knee was hit.
"I almost didn't jump, but I was so mad at myself for not doing too well in the hurdles. I had to be resolute."
BRANSTROM, TEAMMATE
SHARRIEFF Hazim and Alabama's Tim McCants all cleared 7.0 but Branstrom had two holes lower heights and was declared the winner
"It really excited me," Branstrom said.
"It makes me want to work harder.
"They're aren't too many decathletes who
can say they've high-jumped seven feet."
Bramstrom is a highly-versatile athlete, and will compete this spring in the decathlon, a multi-event which is actually a combination of ten individual events to the 1,500-meter run. Each individual event is scored and the points are added for the total score.
"I've had a lot of mixed feelings about the decathlon," he said. "But it's become the first thing I've had confidence in. I can do really well in it."
Branstrom said he his goal this year is to score 700 points in the event.
to quarry for nationalities, you've got to do "so," he said. "I want to do that in Florida." He paused.
The Jayhawks travel to Florida to compete in the Domino's Pizza Lunch March 16-17 in New York.
Women to face red-hot Tigers in Big 8 action
BOTH TEAMS are part of a four-way tie for first place in the Big Eight with 6-2 conference records. KU is 15-6 overall and Missouri is 13-8. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are the other teams with 6-2 conference records.
The two hottest teams in the Big Eight
cameras are the Kansas
fakers on Missouri, in Columbia.
KU is coming off a 74-51 home court victory over Colorado on Saturday which gave the Jayhawks a five-game winning streak. Missouri beat Iowa State 77-53 Saturday in Ames to increase its winning streak to four games.
Besides standings and the revenge factor, the rivalry between the two schools adds to the tension of the match, KU head coach Marian Washington said.
"We get up for Missouri and you want to beat Missouri," Washington said yesterday. "It just so happens that we're both trying to do something, but it could be a very explosive basketball game."
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“DAVIS IS A fine shooter.” Washington said. “She’s particularly effective when you play off of her. We’re going to try to keep a balance between the game and make it more difficult for her.”
Missouri head coach Joann Rutherford said
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