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Baseball Teams to Have Option on Penalties
New York—(U.P.)-For the first time in history, baseball teams, like football teams, will be given their choice of either accepting or declining a penalty in 1954.
The rules' committee of the major and minor leagues, concluding their three-day session yesterday, gave the team at bat its option of accepting or declining a pitcher's balk.
Under the new rule, if the umpire calls a balk on a pitcher, the ball remains in play and should the batter get a base hit he can decline the balk.
"After many years of yapping about it, we took action on a situation whereby a base hit, perhaps even a home run, is nullified," explained James Gallagher of the Chicago Cubs, chairman of the Rules' committee. "If a pitcher commits a balk, he violates the rule. There is no reason why the offensive team should be penalized."
Base runners will advance one base, as in the past, if the offensive team decides to accept the balk.
The committee also took measures to curb interference by both players and fans. A rule was put into effect which would prevent infielders from touching the ball before it reaches the batter. Sound whacky? Nevertheless, Ferris Fain, hustling White Sox first baseman, was responsible for the change.
"I understand Fain either did this or tried to do it, and there was nothing to prevent any other player trying it, either," said Gallagher.
The penalty for interference by an infielder will be the same as that for interference by a catcher. The batter will automatically be awarded first base.
Reverse base-running, popularized in the by-revge era of Germany Schaeffer to confuse the pitcher, has been revived in the minors and the committee ruled that a runner shall immediately be declared out if he runs a base in reverse or even takes a lead in reverse.
Fan interference also was covered. Previously, there had been nothing in the rule book to cover spectator interference except on batted balls and balls thrown from the pitching rubber.
From now on the umpire will determine how many bases, if any, a runner can advance on fan interference.
There will be 24 radio stations covering the Kansas-Kansas State game besides the K-State Sports network.
Kay is Among Best in Big 7
Kansas City —(U,P)— A year ago he was bedfast with an attack of polio. Today he rates among the best ends in the Big Seven football conference.
That's Morris Kay, six-foot, two-inch, 195-pound wingman for Jules V. Sikes' Kansas Jayhawkers.
The comeback story of the Kansas co-captain is one that exemplifies the great determination that, in the opinion of his coach, is one of Kav's chief assets.
"He's primarily a block and tackle specialist," Sikes said, "but when you list his attributes, get determination, leadership, and stamina up high."
As for stamina, Kay formerly played on defense alone. But he's a two-way performer now and better than average as a pass receiver. One pass he caught set up the winning touchdown against- Colorado. Hub Ulrich, the Kansas end coach.
Hub Ulrich, the Kansas end coach,
has this to say of Kav:
"He goes on the theory that he is tougher than anyone else until they prove otherwise. He loves contact. He blocks well and is an excellent defender. He diagnoses well. Certainly he is an adequate receiver. I thought he was terrile against those UCLA and Colorado single-player."
As remarkable as his comeback from polio (it was a mild attack and no paralysis) is the fact that this is Kay's first full season as an end. He was a fullback in his sophomore year and was stricken last season after three games at end.
Kay said he wasn't bothered by the shift from the backfield, where he performed during his high school days.
48 Freshmen Leave For Columbia Game
The 48-man freshman football squad, coached by Wayne Replogle and four assistants, left Lawrence about 2 p.m. today for Columbia, Mo., site of tomorrow's game against the Missouri freshman team. All players, including those definitely not able to play, made the trip.
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The following games are listed for today's slate: Phi Gam vs. Phi Psi, ATO vs. Delta Chi, Phi Delt vs. Lambda Chi, and Beta vs. DU. The Fraternity "B" and Independent "A" leagues will start their playoffs to-morrow, with the hill championships to be decided next week.
Sterling-Oliver defeated Battenfeld 19 to 0 as Stan Wall pass for all three touchdowns, one coming in each of the first three quarters. The receivers of Wall's scoring passes were Standish, Davis, and Bogan. Bogan also converted after the final counter.
Three games were scheduled yesterday in Independent "A" play, but only one game was played as two teams took victories by default.
Oread and Pearson were awarded forfeits when Don Henry and Jolliffe were unable to field a team.
Bill Graham to Fight Winner Over Davey
Detroit —(U.P.) Billy Graham, the veteran New York welterweight, said today he thinks he will be meeting the wrong man next month when he battles Al Andrews, a 23-year-old ex-GI from Superior, Wis.
In the Tuesday bowling league, the Unknowns are leading with a 10-2 record followed by Delta Tau Delta, Phi Kappa Sigma, Usher Upstarts, YMCA, and Don Henry.
"I thought Davey won," Graham said. "I was as surprised as every-one else when the decision was announced."
Graham was at ringside here last night when Andrews pounded out an unpopular 10-round split decision over Chuck Davey, the former collegiate champion at Michigan State.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 1953
Although two starting linemen, were hurt and did not scrimmage yesterday, football Coach J. V. Sikes said after practice it was "one of the best scrimmages of the year."
'One of Best Scrimmages Missed by Injured Wingmen
Quarterback John McFarland, who suffered an injured knee in last week's Nebraska clash, was back in pads but did not do much heavy work. If either McFarland or Dick Sandifer, who also is working well this week after missing much of the season, recover, they probably will see quite a bit of action against the
Starting right end Don Bracelin, who is nursing a bruseted hip, and tackle Jock Lundy, who has a lame knee, were suited up but Sikes withheld them from the rugged scrimimage session as a precautionary measure. Both are due, however, to open against K-State Saturday.
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