University Daily Kansan Monday. Sept. 13. 1954
Review of Players Shows Backfield in Best Shape
Bv TOM LYONS
Kansan Assistant Sports Editor
Since most of the sportswriters in this area have already given their opinion on how the Big Seven race will turn out, we thought something besides the opinion of the Daily Kansan staff might be in order.
The facts about the possible starters on this years KU football team will be presented instead, so that you can draw your own conclusions.
Most sportswriters believe the fullback position is in the best shape. KU's hopes were bolstered considerably with the return of Bud Laughlin this summer. Laughlin, who played for the Jayhawk
in 1951 before being drafted, returned with one year of eligibility left.
In 1951 he was one of the finest offensive fullbacks in Kansas history. During that season he ranked fourth among conference rushers with 642 yards, the most ever gained in a single season by a Jayhawk fullback, and tied OU's
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Other activities on the fall schedule will be singles and doubles in tennis, handball, horseshoes, and badminton. There will also be a match play golf tournament.
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Buddy-Leake for the conference individual scoring championship with 73 points. Another fullback, John Handley, a junior, is running right behind Laughlin. Handley earned a letter last year at right halfback.
The halfback spot doesn't seem to be as strong in manpower as fullback. Ralph Moody, who gained 337 yards at right half and topped Jayhawk kicking corps last year as a sophomore with a 37.1 average on 34 kicks, is tentatively slated to start at left half back. Left half Bob Conn, who came along swiftly as a sophomore last season, was the club's fifth-ranking gainer on 150 yards in 36 carries. Conn carried the full load through the last half of the Colorado game last fall after Don Hess was injured on the second half kickoff.
In the right half slots Dick Blowey and Rex Sullivan are fighting for the starting berth. Blowey, who earned a letter last year as a sophomore, was used chiefly on defense last year. Sullivan earned a letter as a junior last year and is expected to bolster the right half position.
At quarterback John McFarland and Bev Buller seem to be the best bets right now. However, Dick Sandifer has been improving steadily in practice. McFarland has shown considerable improvement in recent practices. McFarland's improved signal calling has been the most noticeable change. Buller's running and throwing have improved to the point where he has become a serious contender for the starting quarterback position.
The end positions are being filled by John Anderson and Don Martin at left end, and Don Bracelin and Bill Bell at right end. Anderson will be playing his third position in as many years. He has progressed well since being moved from the fullback spot and is expected to develop into a good end after a few games of experience. Martin has improved in all departments.
Bracelin is a two letter veteran who started eight games last season. He had a stunning debut as a starter in 1952 by consistently wrecking TCU sweeps to his side as Kansas scored a 13-0 victory. Bell, who came up from the freshman ranks this season, has shown a great deal of desire and ability.
who was switched from fullback to center after Bixler was injured, is getting a good foothold at his new position.
Gene Vignatelli is slated for right tackle position while Gene Blasi will start at left tackle. He is said to be the fastest lineman on the squad and has proved to be a quick blocker in close line play.
Prof. Beth Chosen Journalism Officer
Prof. Elmer F. Beth of the School of Journalism, was re-elected secretary-treasurer of the Association for Education in Journalism and the American Association of Schools and Departments of Journalism at their national convention this summer.
The two national associations held their conventions jointly Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 in Albuquerque, N. M. Dean Burton Marvin and Prof. Emil L. Telfel were also present for the meetings.
Dr. Jack A. Marshall Is New Staff Member
Dr. Jack Allen Marshall has been appointed to the staff of the Student Health service and will serve as physician for the KU athletic teams in addition to his duties at Watkins Memorial hospital.
Dr. Marshall, a native of Pittsburg, comes to the University from the KU Medical center. He served in the Navy during World War II, received his B.S. at State College Teachers college at Pittsburgh in 1949, his M.D. degree from the University of Chicago in 1953, and served his internship at the Medical center.
BUDRICH
DON MARTIN
Since Bud Bixler's injury the first day of practice this season, Mather has been looking hard for a replacement at center. It looks now like either Dick Reich or Frank Black will do the honors. Black, a fine all-round sophomore prospect, started for the freshman squad at center last season, Reich.
The guard positions will probably be filled by Dudley Budrich, Bob Hubbard, Don Pfutzenreuter, and Dick Todd. Budrich and Pfutzenheuter will vie for right guard honors while Hubbard and Todd will be fighting it out for a left guard slot. Pfutzenreuter, the smallest man on the squad at 5-6 and 155 pounds, has shown excellent progress since being shifted from halfback last spring.
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