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University Daily Kansan Monday, Sept. 12, 1955.
Front Row—(left to right)—Frank Black, Paul Smith, Bill Bell, Bob Preston, John Drake, Jim Hull, Frank Becker, Bob Kraus, Ralph Moody, Terry McIntosh, Ted Rhode.
Second Row—(left to right)—Norman Redd, Al Jaso, Laverne Fiss, Tom Leo, Don Slicker, Head Coach Chuck Mather, Don Clement, Bob Speake, John Justice, Lynn McCarthy, Bob Johnston Assistant Coach Paul Schofer.
Third Row—(left to right)—Assistant Coach Al Gebert, Assistant Coach Laur Wartin-Wally Strauch, Scholling, Greg Fours, Dave Preston, George Remsberg, Tom
Rosowicz, Terry Mallot, Jim Letcavits, Bev Buller, Joe Held, Dick Blowey, Tom Slaymaker, Assistant Coach Piskory, Assistant Coach Dave Putts.
Fourth Row—(left to right)—Don Pfitzenerreuter, Ervell Staab, John Traylor, Ted Reynolds, Marvin Moles, Dick Reich, Galen Wahlmeier, Dudley Budrich, Jerry Baker, Al Stephenson, John Francisco, John Handley, Joe Eaglowski.
Fifth Row—(left to right)—Frank Gibson, Burt Steuve, Gene Blasi, John Calia, Dou Martin, Assistant Coach Wayne Replogle, Mike Rogers, Bender, John McFarland, Dick Reinking.
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ENDS:
Letcavits, Jim—Will probably start despite inexperience. Outstanding on defense throughout spring practice. As a senior at Massillon Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio was voted as the outstanding lineman in Ohio prep ranks.
McCarthy, Lynn—B1G, barging sophomore who dealt out considerable defensive punishment through freshman year and spring practice
. Will probably start at left end
. Is not known as being particu-
larly skillful or tricky but has
bruising power and immense desire.
Martin, Don—Started nine games last year as varsity left end. Second-ranking receiver last year with 87 yards and one touchdown in seven catches. Has looked good in defense in fall practice. Continued improvement may enable him to beat McCarthy out.
Smith, Paul—Came along swiftly late in season, playing well against Oklahoma A&M and Missouri after being switched from quarterback . Has looked good in fall practice . May be good defensive performer with more seasoning at position.
Rosowicz. Tom—Another sophomore end prospect who shows better than average hustle.. Very hard worker.. Good defender but must improve blocking.. Has been handicapped both in spring and fall with knee injury.
TACKLES:
Blasi, Gene—Earned first letter last season after seeing brief action at end in 1953. . Can be good tackle bv playing up to potential. Jay-hawks No. 2 shot-putter with 50-11 for second in Big Seven meet last May. . Married.
Drake, John—Came along steadily after shift from fullback. . Displayed consistent improvement despite missing three games because of injury. . Continued improvement would marshal bid for starting status.
Gibson, Frank—Fine offensive prospect but played no defense in two-platoon high school football'
Chuck Mather's 1951 captain at Massillon Washington. If Gibson can improve defensive ability near tackle Larellah Wiley, he will tackle Likely starten . Married
Hull, Jim—Hefty Wichitan who did not play last year. Steady improvement during spring elevated him to challenger for starting role
.. Owns good physical equipment and desire to be good lineman. . Aeronautical engineering major.
GUARDS:
Leo. Tom—Transfer from Ohio State. Better than average all-round prospect, but must improve to reach Big Seven caliber. Expected to be in thick of fight for starting role when practice opens
Budrich, Dud (Bud-rich)—Improved considerably during spring practice. Alternate regular last season. Owns good size and speed but has not played up to potential.
Preston. Bob—Played creditably as sophomore last year, earning letter . Improved during spring and will contest for starting status this year. Shifted from end to tackle . Promising blocker .
Kraus, Bob—Six-two, 210-pound Purdue transfer who is expected to be starter from opening game. Promising prospect in all phases of guard play who is expected to develop into fine lineman with experience.
Remsburg. George—Came along swiftly late in 1954 season to show promise at guard after shift from backfall. . Good athlete who can punt and pack ball. . Continued to improve during spring and will bid for starting job this autumn. . Business major.
Black, Frank-Huge (6-31 by 25)
Lawrence junior who played acceptably for a sophomore last year
Hardworking, determined lineman who is expected to develop into good pivot this season...
Brother of Charlie Black, all-time basketball great of 1940's. Chemical engineering major.
Redd, Norman—Hard-trying Sub-
lette junior who earned letter as
reserve last year...Will fight for
No. 3 spot this season...Business
major.
Buller, Bev—Moved ahead of John McFarland as No. 1 signal caller last year. . Big Seven fifth-
QUARTERBACKS:
CENTERS:
Physical education major. . Married.
ranking passer in '54, notching 303 yards and three touchdowns on 18 completions in 51 tosses. Broke into only four games as sophomore . . . elusive little finger who throws capable off run. . Will be sorely challenged by sophomores Wally Strauch and Dave Preston to retain starting job. . Business major.
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Preston, Dave—Sturdy sophomore prospect who is expected to soar for starting job throughout season. .. Promising defender with leadership ability. .. Better than average passing prospect.
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Strauch. Wally (Straw) — good all-round sophomore prospect who could vault into starting berth from opening game.. Raised stock considerably by piloting Varsity to 26-12 win over alumni in spring game...Wheeled Varsity 44 yards in final two minutes of first half for second touchdown, completing three consecutive passes to hand winners a 13-6 lead at intermission...Carries some skill in all phases of play and could be good with normal improvement.
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