Monday, March 9.1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section B·Page 15
Lawrence residents Terri Hazelwood and Aimee Ziegler cheer for the men's basketball at Henry Y's Bar and Grill, 3520 W. Sixth St. Friday's game against Kansas State filled the bar with Jovayhawk supporters. Photo by Augustus Anthony Piazza/KANSAN
Jayhawk faithful cheer, drink beer during games
Madness of March brings local taverns more patrons,profits
By Ryan Vise Special to the Kansan
With a boost from the Jayhawks and their merry fans, Lawrence businesses hope this year's March Madness leads them to a pot of gold.
"It actually starts back in November, but March is a big month," said Sean Gerrity, manager of Henry T's Bar and Grill, 3520 W. Sixth St. Gerrity said business for March usually was 20 percent higher than any other month.
"People start coming in about an hour to two hours before the game starts." Gerrity said.
Although many students enjoy going out to watch the games, Gerrity insisted March Madness was not an affliction for just students.
"It really is a mixed crowd. Lawrence backs KU far more than any other community that I've been around," Gerrity said. "It's kind of cool how vibrant it is for six months."
During the regular season fans can be found all around Lawrence
"With the tournaments going on, it's difficult getting staff to handle the big crowds," Wright said. "The first few weeks of March Madness are hectic, but once we go farther into the tournament, it starts getting fun."
"It definitely gets a lot busier during that time," said Max Wright, manager of The Yacht Club, 530 Wisconsin St. "During March, if you ask anyone what day of the week it is they say, 'Well, KU plays on this day so it must be Monday.'"
establishments, but like Jayhawk basketball, business reaches a peak in March.
Preparing for the March rush is tedious, Wright said. Having a big enough wait staff to handle the crowds is one complication.
Jerry Neverve, owner of Red Lyon Tavern, 944 Massachusetts St., said his business increased 25 percent to 30 percent during March.
"It's tournament time and everyone gets excited," he said. "It gets especially intense as the games go into the Elite Eight, for instance."
Shannon Norwood, manager of Molly McGee's, 2429 Iowa St., said March Madness brought out the superstitious side of people.
"Every game day they have to sit at the exact same table and drink the exact same thing," she said.
KANSAS IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT.
Sweet 16 Appearances (19):
1940, 1942, 1952, 1953, 1957,
1960, 1966, 1971, 1974, 1981,
1986, 1987, 1988, 199, 1993,
1994, 1995, 1996, 1997.
Final Four Appearances (10):
1940, 1952, 1953, 1957, 1971,
1974, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1993.
NCAA Tournament Titles: {2}1952,
1988.
Single-Game Team Records:
Single-Game Team Records:
Most points: 102 (vs. UT-Chatanooa, 1994).
Fewest points: 32 [vs. Oklahoma State, 1942].
Fewest field goals: 11 (vs. Oklahoma State, 1942).
Most field goals: 42 (vs. Howard, 1992).
Highest field-goal percentage: 63.4 (in Oklahoma, 1988)
Biggest losing margin: 18 (42.60 vs Indiana, 1940).
Biggest winning margin: (38) 92-54 vs. South Carolina State, 1996).
Lowest field-goal percentage: 29.1
Okla. Kharga City, 1957)
(Ms. Okunichu City)
Most points in a half: 58 (second
Most points in the second half vs. Arkansas, 1991.
Highest free-throw percentage: 100
North Carolina, 1992)
Lowest free throw percentage: 47.1
(vs. UCLA, 1978).
Most 3-point goals: 11 [vs. North Carolina, 1993].
Fewest 3-point goals: 0 (vs Howard, 1992).
Most 3-point attempts: 26 (vs. Arizona, 1996).
Highest 3-point field goal percentage: 100 (vs. Southwest Missouri State, 1987).
Most rebounds: 61 (vs. Jackson State, 1997).
Most assists: 33 (vs. UT-Chattonooga, 1994)
Most blocked shots: 13 (vs. Jackson State, 1997)
Most steals: 14 [vs. Brigham Young, 1993].
Most fours: 39 (vs. Notre Dame, 1975).
Single-Game Individual Records:
Single-Game Individual Records:
■ Points scored: 44 (Clyde Lovellette, 1952 vs. St. Louis).
■ Field goals: 16 (Danny Manning, 1988 vs. Vanderbilt & Southwest Missouri State; Clyde Lovellette, 1952 vs. St. Louis).
Field goals attempted: 33 (Clyde Involvallate 1952 vs. TCU)
Rebounds: 22 (Wilt Chamberlain,
1957 vs. Southern Methodist).
Assists: 12 [Jacquer Vaughn, 1996
vs. South Carolina State].
Kansas opponents' records:
Most points: 90 (Oral Roberts, 1974).
Most field goals: 34 (Cincinnati, 1960).
Highest field-goal percentage: 56.1 (Duke, 1991)
Field goals: 19 (Oscar Robertson, Cincinnati, 1960).
Points scored: 44 (Glen Robinson, Purdue, 1994).
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Most rebounds: 52 (UCLA, 1978; Western Kentucky, 1971).
Field goals attempted: 34 (Hub Road, Oklahoma City, 1957)
Rebounds: 19 Jim McDaniels, Western Kentucky, 1971
Assists: 10 Jason Kidd, California
1993; Roy Hamilton, UCLA,
1978; Ralph Bobik, Creighton,
1978
Reed, Oklahoma City, 1957).
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