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University Daily Kansan
The Lou Gehrig of Kansas track circles—to draw an historic parallel to the former Yankee great who always labored in the shadow of the fabulous Babe Ruth—is a title that might be given to diminutive Arthur H. Dalzell of Spring Hill.
For were he not constantly running in the shadow of the great Wes Santee he conceivably could be the champion miler and half-miler in the Big Seven.
By STAN HAMILTON
Only one man in the conference, the same Mr. Santee, has recorded any better times in these two events this spring than Dalzell. And who was the last league foe to defeat the Ashland flash in any race? Art Dalzell.
He sloshed through the mud and rain at Norman, Okla., in 1952 to take the 880 in 1:56.7 as a sophomore. Santee had a bad day—He took fourth, the last time he has had to take a back seat to any pague opponent.
Many long since would have given up the somewhat inglorious task of always playing second fiddle with little hope of ever surpassing the all-American winner. But not Dalzell.
The 5-foot, $10\frac{1}{2}$-inch, 140 pound Dalzell has been a constant source of spirit and challenge to the other Jayhawk trackmen by his unceasing plugging away. Even though always having to be content with the No. 2 spot in every race in which Santee has been entered, Dalzell still has registered the second best times in the two middle distance runs in the league—a sure 16 points in the conference meet behind Santee's sure-fire 20, barring unforseen mishaps between now and May 21.
His best clocking in the mile this year is 4:14.1, Santee's 4:03.1. In the half-mile Dalzell has run 1:53.1, Santee's record is 1:48.9, set last year in the conference outdoor meet.
The great Gehrig, who still holds the major league record for having played the most consecutive baseball games, helped make Ruth the feared slugger he was. Pitchers couldn't walk Ruth to get to a weaker hitter with the Iron Horse coming up after Ruth.
The same parallel could be drawn to Santee and Dalzell on the great Jayhawk powerhouse of Coach M. E. "Bill" Easton. Opponents cannot enter the mile or 880 with the hope of picking up a second behind Santee with Dalzell so close on his teammate's heels.
Gehrig consistently finished second or third in the American league in home runs when Ruth was in the lineup. Without Ruth, Gehrig would have taken top slugging honors many times and might even be considered the greatest ball player ever to step on a diamond.
Dalzell always is finishing runner-up to Santee. Without Santee little Art might have a chance to gain his fourth and fifth blue ribbons in the two races in the league meet May 21 and 22, for he already has earned one, the 880 mentioned before.
But as Gehrig never whimpered when the reporters and fans gathered around his outfielder mate in the dressing room or dugout, neither does Dalzell complain. Instead he is a true example of team spirit in a sport considered by most observers to be anything but a team effort.
Our hats off to a great captain, whose unquenchable desire to run and perform in the KU colors earned him the position as team leader in a vote by team members.
Four Horsemen Live On
New York—(U.P.)—For most athletes it is "here today and gone tomorrow" but there are four men still virtually active today who will live as long as there are sports and sportsmen.
They have been a legend for 30 years. And in the final analysis they can thank the talented typewriter of another man who is a sporting saga in his own right. ◀ ___
The year was 1924 and the four were rosy-cheeked young men then playing a game of football for Notre Dame against Army. They were good, yet possibly no better than many another backfield in the days before and since. But they captured the imagination of a man sitting high up in the press box of the Polo Grounds in New York City. That's when, with his typewriter, he "made" them. For this is what he wrote:
"Actually their names are Stuhldreher, Crowley, Miller and Layden."
And, they appreciated their baptism back there in the long ago. It was Layden who put it into words when he said:
Thus did Grantland Rice immortalize the "Four Horsemen" of Notre Dame.
"Under a gray October sky the four horsemen rode again today.
both hurriedly took again. "In legend they are known as famine, death, pestilence and destruction."
"We might have been just another backfield for all our success on the field. But that name captured the public imagination. We were seniors at the time, and the year was already half over, but from that moment on we had it made."
His mates in those old glory days nodded happy agreement. They are successful men all. Layden is vice
Time has dealt happily with them. They are fit in their "fifties," and financially successful. One tiny fly in the ointment may be that none of them has been able to produce a football player of storied proportions. Oh, they have children: Miller having six, Layden and Stuhlheider each four and Crowley two.
New York (U.P.)—Ben Hogan, who has won the title four times, and Sammy Snead, who never has won it, are among the 450 players who already have entered this year's U.S. National Open Golf tournament.
president of the General American Transportation company in Chicago. Little Harry Stubldreher is a vice president of the U.S. Steel company, in Pittsburgh. Smiling "Sleepy Jim" Crowley is General Manager of a television station in Scranton, Pa. and chunky Don Miller is a highly successful Cleveland attorney.
Hogan, Snead Enter U.S. Open Tourney
Wide Open Race Expected For Preakness Stakes
Louisville, Ky., (U.P.)—Turfmen at Churchill Downs today were predating a wide open race for the forthcoming Preakness stakes now that Determine's owner has decided to ship the tiny "Gray Ghost" back to his home base in California.
The U.S. Golf association announced that Hogan, who will be the defending champion, is among six former champions who already have submitted entries for the tournament at the Baltusrol golf club, Springfield, N.J., June 17-19.
Andrew J. Crevolin, who picked up the Kentucky Derby's biggest paycheck in history in his first crack at the classic last Saturday, surprised the racing world yesterday by announcing he would not enter Determine in the second triple crown race at Old Pimlico. May 22.
Tuesday, May 4, 1954
The Alhambra, Calif, automobile salesman first indicated Determine would run in the Preakness, but then changed his mind because "I didn't want to make my trainer mad."
Willie Molter, who conditions Determine for the California stable voted against shipping the Derby winner to Marveland.
While Determine is being prepared for his long, triumphant journey to California, paddock pundits at the Downs wondered which horse now will emerge as the favorite for the Preakness. Crevelin said he will be rooting for Correlation, another West Coast representative.
Correlation came out of the Derby with a cut hoof, but was treated yesterday and is expected to be ready for the Prekness.
Hasty Road, who was beaten a length-and-a-half by Determine in the rose run, also is a Preakness probable, although owner Allie Reuben admitted "we won't know for sure what we'll do next for a couple of days."
Coach Floyd Temple's KU baseball team is scheduled to play the Rockhurst Hawks on the stadium field at 3 p.m. today. Kansas will be-going after its ninth victory in 13 games. It has a conference record of three victories and two defeats.
KU to Plav Hawks
Gridders Excused from Drill
The boys who hadn't missed a football practice this spring were excused yesterday from regular drill by Chuck Mather. About twenty gridders, who had been absent from practice at least once were required to work on plays and technique. Practice for the entire team will be held as scheduled this afternoon.
Musial's Bat Silenced Cards Still Win, 8-2
Well, they slowed Stan Musial down to a walk.
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Musial, who didn't have much of a chance, was at bat only once officially as the Giants walked him three times. He stole a base, however. Raschi, after his bad start, settled down to pitch a strong seven-hitter, walking only three and striking out four.
But after they gave "The Man" an intentional pass, the Cardinals demonstrated to the Giants that they have other forthright sluggers, for Ray Jablonski avenged the insult by slamming a three-run homer in last night's 8-2 victory that put St. Louis into a virtual first place tie with the idle Phillies.
In that frame, Red Schoenienst doubled and Musial, who had hit five homers in the Sunday double header was put on with an intentional walk. Jablonski followed with his fifth homer. The only two men ahead of him in the major league homer race are Musial and Hank Sauer of the Cubs with eight each.
In the only other major league action yesterday, right hander Sandy Consuegra maintained the brilliant pitching tempo of the White Sox staff when he hurled a two-hit, 14-3 victory over the Athletics, missing a no-hitter only because rookie Spook Jacobs dropped a pop double in the seventh inning and beat out a safe bunt in the ninth.
It was only an incident in the sound thrashing that quick Vic Raschi administered to the Giants in the first time he had faced them since the last game of the 1951 World Series, when he also beat them, 4-3, as a Yankee. But it served to show that the Cardinals will have to be reckoned with in this mad scramble of a National league race—because even when Musial's bat is silent, there are other switters who will声 off.
But after a walk, Alvin Dark's error and two more walks forced in a Cardinal run, also in the first inning, rookie Alston struck a two-run double to send starter Ruben Gomez home early. The Cards made it 4-2 off rookie Mario Picone in the third and took a 7-2 margin in the fourth when Giant strategy backfired.
Last night it was first rookie Tom Alston, then Jablonski who contibuted key hits. After Monte Irvin started the Giants off in front with a two-run homer in the first inning, Raschi looked as if he might be in for a rough evening.
Jacobs, the "double spoiler," broke up perfect pitching with his first hit since Consuegra had retired 19 batters in order before he Texas leagued his double to left.
In the ninth, Fred Marsh was safe on an error, pinch-hitter Jim
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PiKA Wins 'A' Contest, 7-4
Pi KA took advantage of only four hits and nine walks to beat the Sig Eps 7-4 in the only Fraternity "A" league game played yesterday, Pi KA now has three victories and no defeats and is in first place in Division III.
Robertson walked, and Jacobs bunted safely. Consuegra's wild throw sent two runners home and Jacobs took third, scoring on Ed McGhee's sacrifice fly. The White Sox made 17 hits including a homer by Cass Michaels and four hits apiece by Al Carrasquel and Nellie Fox. They made eight runs in the third and five in the sixth.
The winners bunched their hits to score six of their seven runs in the first and fifth innings. John Sloan's home run off of losing pitcher Bob Killian in the fifth innings闭塞 the scoring for Pi KA.
The winning pitcher, Holt Denman, allowed four hits, nine walks, and all four Sig Ep runs.
The Phi Gams defeated the Phi Psi's 15-8 in the only Fraternity "B" game. Jerry Clark gave up nine hits and eight walks, but was tight in the clutch, as he posted the best score, as he seven runs in the first two innings to coast to victory. Dave Kane was the losing pitcher.
TONIGHTS SCHEDULE
"Fraternity "A"
4 p.m. Field 3-ATO-Phi Kappa
Independent "A"
4 p.m. Field 2-Faculty Fossils-
KHK
Fraternity "B"
4 p.m. Field 1-Beta-Delta Chi
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