SPORTS
The University Daily KANSAN October 14, 1983 Page 16
City braces for onslaught of purple fans
Sunny weather anticipated,but seats still remain
By COLLIN HERMRECK Staff Reporter
Sunny and cool football weather, tailgate parties and a traditional state rivalry will be on hand tomorrow for the KU and K-State football teams.
A crowd of 45,000 to 50,000 is expected for the 1:30 p.m. game at Memorial Stadium. For more than 7,000 tickets in stock, for KU, KU ticket manager, said yesterday.
A National Weather Service official said yesterday that the game-time temperature should be in the low 70s with 10-20 mph winds anticipated. Showers are forecast for Friday and rainy skies should be mostly sunny tomorrow.
The more good weather and football fans that come to Lawrence tomorrow, the more money that will mean for Lawrence businesses, said John Myers, director of the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The K-State game, Myers said, like games with Nebraska, Oklahoma and Missouri, will mean more than $250,000 to Lawrence businesses as more than 30,000 out-of-town spectators descend on Lawrence
"AN ACTIVITY LIKE the tradition of the KU/K-State game is like a magnet." Myers said, "so the economic impact of that is great."
He said the average traveler who stayed overnight in Lawrence spent about $100 a day. He said that even some conventions were scheduled this week in order to include the KU/KState game.
Only one of 10 Lawrence motels, which does not accept reservations, reported any vacancies for tomorrow night.
John Wooden, president of the Lawrence Tavern Owners Association and owner of the Wagon Wheel Cafe, 507 W. 14th, said the K-State game was always a big day for the Lawrence bars
He said the proximity of Manhattan to Lawrence and the great traditional rivalry helped bring people from all over the state to Lawrence for the game.
"WE'RE REAL STRONG, bitter
and riddled. I'd rather lose
my body than K-State."
He said that the Nebraska game was first on the list for attracting business, because of the large following the Cornhuskers had, but that the K-State game ranked near the top of big game days.
With the flow of people into Lawrence, Jim Denney, director of KU police, that people should be allowed to "just come early, relax and enjoy."
Denney said that the entire KU police force as well as county deputies and city officers would help with traffic and other problems.
Denney said the biggest advice he could give to those who drove to the game was to obey the officers directing traffic and if possible, to avoid 11th and Maine streets and the area just north of the stadium.
"If they can get to where they're going by avoiding that area, they will get there quicker." Denney said.
HEAVY TRAFFIC is usually cleared 20 minutes after the game, he said.
Denney suggested that fans who wanted to avoid the traffic tie-ups should use the shuttle bus service to the stadium, which travels from the O-zone parking lot and Frank R. Burge Union parking lots.
The service costs 50 cents each way and is free for KU students with IDs
Art Lingle, assistant athletic department business manager, said that two buses would start running at 11 a.m. and would at noon to take fans the game.
He said that the buses would also operate immediately after the game and up to 45 minutes after.
'Cat scratch fever Javhawks, Wildcats each look for boost to sluggish season
By JEFF CRAVENS Associate Sports Editor
Last season, it was a battle of two promising teams. But when Kansas meets Kansas State tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Stadium, both teams will be trying to bounce back from disappointing starts.
dissupporting seas
The Jayhawks, 2-2-1, lost to Iowa State 38-35
last week after leading 35-21 after the third
quarter.
Kansas State, 2-3, did not play last weekend. In its Big Eight opener two weeks ago, Oklahoma whined the Wildcats 29-10.
Oklahoma wipped the Atlanta
Both teams have played Texas Christian. KU
tied TCU, 16-16. K-State beat the Horned
Frogs 20-3.
**Froggs 2013**
Last season, K-State clobbered the Jayhawks 36-7 in a game televised nationally on the Turner Broadcasting System.
"Looking back at the film, they hand us
early on easily. They're going to get a Gottried
wheel. We won't let them control the film."
Kansas State Coach Jim Dickey last year led his team to an Independence Bowl appearance and a fourth place finish in the Big Eight. However, KSU started slowly this season after Dickey predicted that his team would beat either Nebraska or Oklahoma this season.
"We still have to work harder on blocking, tackling and the fundamentals because we're a ways from where we'd like to be," Dickey said. Dickey knows that the KU team has improved
“As a coach, I know they're glad with making the improvements this year.” Dickey said. “They're leading the league in passing, and we are getting better at defense. Seurer and good receivers like Darden Green."
The Wildcats are coming off an open weekend, similar to the open date KU had the
"This is the first one I've had since I've been here and I'm not sure if I like it or not," Dickey said. "I'll tell you know after the KU game."
week before the Iowa State game. Dickey said he
he wasn't sure how it would affect his team.
The KU offensive line will have to neutralize one of the Big Eight's premier defensive players, KSU defensive lineman Reggie Singletary. The two-time all-conference performer already has eight tackles for losses this season.
Linebacker Bill Keeley is the Wildcats' leading tackler, with 63. However, Keeley injured an ankle in Wednesday's practice and will probably not play tomorrow.
It is probably and play Singletary said that he would be ready for the KU game, because the Jayhawk offense presents a challenge.
"We have to contain Seurer and not let him get his confidence up." Singletary said. "It's important for us to get back on the winning
track. The seniors especially want to end the season successfully."
KSU's offense was strengthened by the return of fullback Mark Hundley, who suffered a broken hand in the season opener against Long Beach State.
Greg Dageforce is K-State's leading ball carrier, averaging 53.8 yards per game. He is seventh in the conference, one notch ahead of Lamar Bell, who is averaging 90.4 yards per game.
Senior Doug Bogue has taken over the KSU quarterback position, replacing the graduated Darrel Ray Dickey. Bouge's favorite receiver is Jimmy Bell, who was missing during the conference in pass recusions with 25
Bogue, whose father was a quarterback for KU from 1949 to 1952, is looking forward to his first start against the Jayhawks.
"This will be the biggest game of my life." Boue said.
Pless leads battered KU defense
KU running back Kerwin Bell, shown here against Kansas State last season, is virtually even with Wildcat tailback Greg Dageforde on the Big Eight rushing list. Bell fumbled on the opening drive of last year's game as the Jayhawks went on to lose, 36-7.
File photo
Rv.1EFF.CRAVENS
Associate Sports Editor
The high-pitched voice and twinkling eyes paint a pleasant picture of KU linebacker Willel Pless. In street clothes, his physical features are not outstanding.
He smiles easily and laughs often. That's hardly the image a defensive football player wants to naint for opponents.
Despite his deceiving appearance, Pless, a sophomore, is one of the most respected players in the Big Eight. Gating into tomorrow's game was hard enough, and he is leading the conference in tackles with 84.
Teammate Darnell Williams is second in the conference behind Pless with 65 tackles. But Pless has been the most consistent player on the KU defense.
Probably the most amazing thing about Pless was that he moved from defensive end when the season started to linebacker after the Northern Illinois game.
"I LIKE PLAYING linebacker." Pless said. "I see myself as a good running back. If the offensive play plays well, then the back will have to make a move." The game is a good game; it makes it a lot easier for me.
After the Jayhawk loss to Iowa State last
weekend, Pless realizes the importance of the K-State game.
"This is not only a big game for our defense, but for everyone." Please said. "The offense, the coaches, the scout team, the trainers and managers."
The Jayhawk defense is coming off a dismal performance against Iowa State, in which the Cyclones put together two 90-yard drives in the fourth quarter to beat KU 38:35.
Not only did the defense give up chunks of yardage and big points against the Cyclones, several of the players also left the game with injuries.
"I talked with those guys who were hurt and they all said that they would be back if they could play at all." Pless said. "I keep praying to the Lord that He has them ready to play. If not, I'm sure the coaches will find someone who can do the job as good or better."
"We're not sure who will be able to go, so we're not set on a starting lineup yet." "Gotfried said." "Rod Timmons worked out today and it looks like he might be able to play."
Besides Timmons, Carky Alexander, who injured a shoulder earlier in the week, also looks probable for tomorrow.
Defensive end Elvis Patterson, and innen Ken Davis and Paul Fairchild, will also be able to play.
Only 200 season tickets sold; 2.800 unclaimed by students
Tom Hof, KU athletic department ticket manager, said that as of yesterday afternoon nearly 4.200 student season tickets had been sold. He said that figure, which also includes All-Sports tickets, was an increase of more than 800 tickets over last year.
About 200 more student basketball season tickets were sold yesterday at Allen Field House and in front of Wescoe Hall as the athletic department extended sales an extra day.
Seven thousand tickets were allotted for student seating this year, 2,700 of which were guaranteed to buyers of All-Sports tickets.
KU. K-State to clash in sailing regatta
Sailing clubs from the two Big Eight schools in Kansas will challenge each other in the first KU/K-State Regatta at 9 a.m. Sunday on Lake Shawnee, southeast of Topeka.
The two clubs will compete for a traveling trophy, as well as a first place trophy in the flying junior and phantom divisions. Each club will have two flying juniors and two phantoms.
The flying junior is a two-man, two-sail boat. The phantom is a one-man, one-sail boat.
John Petry, sailing club organizer, said yesterday that six people from each school would sail in the races. The regatta will consist of four short races approximately 30 minutes long.
Intrastate rivals to meet on tennis court
Early-rising spectators will have a chance to see a KU/K-State duel in tennis tomorrow before the football game.
"Hopefully, we'll set the tune for the rest of the day," Scott Perelman, KU tennis coach, said yesterday.
Pereman said he would make a few changes in his lineup to let three freshmen gee, some tournament experience.
Richard Blond will play No. 6 singles. David Owens will play with Fred Azar in No. 3 doubles.
The KU men's tennis team match with begins at 9 a.m. at the Allen Field House tennis courts.
World Series, Sports Almanac, p. 13
PREDICTIONS
| | Carothers | Brown | Budig | Cravens | Hartley |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Kansas State at Kansas | Kansas 30-17 | | Kansas 24-21 | Kansas 36-31 | Kansas 45-42 |
| Ohio State at Illinois | Illinois 28-14 | Ohio State 31-20 | Illinois 21-13 | Ohio State 14-10 | Illinois 27-26 |
| Oklahoma at Oklahoma State | Oklahoma 21-14 | Oklahoma State 17-14 | Oklahoma 20-10 | Oklahoma State 21-17 | Oklahoma State 13-12 |
| Wisconsin at Minnesota | Wisconsin 35-14 | Wisconsin 28-17 | Wisconsin 33-7 | Wisconsin 13-10 | Wisconsin 37-13 |
| Tennessee at Alabama | Tennessee 20-10 | Alabama 34-14 | Alabama 28-20 | Alabama 30-6 | Alabama 21-6 |
| Kentucky at LSU | LSU 21-17 | LSU 21-20 | LSU 20-14 | LSU 21-20 | LSU 17-14 |
| N.C. State at North Carolina | North Carolina 24-9 | North Carolina 41-7 | North Carolina 33-6 | North Carolina 36-13 | North Carolina 34-17 |
| Texas at Arkansas | Texas 25-14 | Texas 30-16 | Texas 41-20 | Texas 28-14 | Arkansas 27-24 |
| Nebraska at Missouri | Nebraska 28-6 | Nebraska 50-21 | Nebraska 27-14 | Nebraska 42-10 | Nebraska 26-21 |
| Dartmouth at Harvard | Harvard 17-0 | Dartmouth 10-9 | Harvard 14-10 | Harvard 3-2 | Harvard 13-0 |
| Season Totals | 36-13-1—.735 | 34-12-0—.739 | 36-13-1—.735 | 29-20-1—.592 | 34-15-1—.694 |
The predictors are James Carothers, associate professor of English; Larry Brown, head basketball coach; Chancellor Gene A. Budig; Jeff Cravens, associate sports editor; and Andrew Hartley, sports editor.
Friend says Dupree will no sooner come back
By United Press International
JACKSON, Miss. — A close friend said yesterday that injured and unhappy Oklahoma running back Marcus Dupree "definitely will not return" to the Sooner football team.
Ken Fairley, a Hattiesburg, Miss,
messor of a religious bookstore where
Dupree worked this summer, said he talked with the 19-year-old sophomore twice Wednesday, the last time about 6:30 p.m.
"He told me he is unhappy and definitely will not go back up there." Fairley said in a telephone interview. "I don't know why they refused to disclose his whereabouts."
Adding to Dupree's despair, an
official in Hattiesburg, Miss., confirmed Dupree was ticketed during the pre-dawn hours yesterday for driving with an expired license plate, a violation that carries a $30 fine.
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer said earlier this week that the absent Dupree was no longer a member of the team.
KC's Aikens, Wilson plead guilty to cocaine charges
Willie Aikens
By United Press International
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Batting champion Willie Wilson and teammate Willie Aikens of the Kansas City Royals pleaded guilty yesterday to misdemeanor drug charges in an investigation of cocaine abuse which goes to a federal grand jury next week.
Wilson, an outfielder and 1982 American League batting champion, and Aikens, a first baseman, pleaded guilty to charges of attempting to possess cocaine. The two appeared at a 2016 hearing by L. Magistrate J. Milton Sullivan, and were released on $0.00 personal recognition bonds.
In a prepared statement from his office, U.S. Attorney for Kansas James Marquez declined further comment on these cases" in view of the potential impact of the lawsuit to the convening of the federal grand jury of the
district of Kansas on Oct. 17 in Kansas City Kan."
THE CHARGES, filed in U.S. District Court earlier in the day yesterday, stem from an investigation by the FBI, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the Kansas Attorney General's Office and Johnson County District Attorney in connection with a June raid of a Johnson County home.
The Olathe (Kan.) Daily News reported on Aug. 9 that Wilson and Aikens were among "less than 10" baseball players being interviewed for alleged cocaine abuse in Johnson County.
Meers said the plea agreements "were the result of lengthy discussions with counsel for these defendants." She said that the charges filed yesterday were the first stemming from the investigation.
According to the plea agreement, no other charges will be filed against Wilson and Aikens in the case, Assistant U.S. Attorney Amanda Meers said. The charges carry a maximum charge of $10,000 and a $8,000 fine. Pre-sentencing investigations were ordered and sentencing set for Nov. 17.
investigation. Marquez, earlier this week, had said a special grand jury was scheduled to meet next Monday and Tuesday in Kansas City, Kan., to consider a cocaine investigation that possibly involves other members of the Royals.
Meers would not comment on whether, in reaching the plea agreement, the U.S. Attorney's office had evidence to support its claims against the plaintiff or to whether other players are involved in the case.
The commissioner's office encourages players with drug problems to seek help, and will assist them along with their club. However, if a player does not admit to having a problem, the commissioner's office can fine and suspend a player who has pleaded guilty to drug charges
Willie Wilson