Page 4 University Daily Kansan Wednesday, Nov. 19. 1952
3 Stars Sidelined By Knee Injuries
Kansas hopes of winning the traditional game with the Missouri Tigers Saturday have received a severe jolt as defensive tackle George Mrkonic, defensive back John Konek, and offensive halfback Charlie Hoag are very doubtful starters due to knee injuries and may not play at all.
Konek and Mrkonic, who were injured in the Nebraska game, have been mainstays in the tough Jayhawk defensive platoon this season. Their loss would leave a big gap in the Kansas defense which will probably have to combat a Missouri team that will pull all the stops in an effort to whip the Jayhawks.
Hoag, Kansas all-American candidate, sat out the Nebraska and Oklahoma A&M games as he was injured in the Kansas State contest. He has seen limited duty in practice this week but is still limping from a banged-up knee. His loss caused the Kansas offense to sputter in the Cornhusker and Aggie games, and the Jayhawks could pick up only 25 points for the two tilts.
The Oak Park, Ill., senior had a great day against the Tigers last year, as he passed for a touchdown and scored two others on a line plunge and a pass catch in the end zone.
Linebacker Galen Fiss bruised a shoulder in the A&M clash but will be ready to go Saturday. Fiss may
Sooners May Bolt Big 7 for Bowl Bid
Norman, Okla.—(U.P.)—University of Oklahoma President George L Cross went into a huddle with football Coach Bud Wilkinson today to decide whether Oklahoma should bolt the Big Seven conference and accept an Orange Bowl bid.
Students staged a torchlight march on the president's home last night with cries of "Let's go south."
When Dr. Cross reminded students the penalty might be ouster from the Big Seven, it set off shouts of "It's a good deal."
Coach Wilkinson has not commented publicly on his feelings.
Dr. Cross indicated last night he would be "perfectly willing" to go to the Miami New Year's event and take the consequences. But he added he could not authorize the trip unless all hands agreed with full knowledge of Big Seven disciplinary action. Dr. Cross affirmed a previous stand that the only honorable course would be to withdraw from the Big Seven before violating its rules.
see offensive duty along with his defensive chores.
Harold Patterson, defensive back who suffered a severe head injury in the Nebraska game is in good shape again and should see considerable action in the Missouri game.
The over-all team condition is excellent but the squad is being hampered by cool, wet weather in practice sessions this week.
EX-ARMY ACE—Bill Rowekamp,
West Point transfer who has
handled fullback duties for the
Missouri Tigers throughout the
1952 season, is one of the top backs
in the Big 7. Although he is not
a great line-smasher, he is ex-
tremless difficult to bring down
once he gets in the secondary.
He also is a fine blocker.
With the opening game just three weeks away, Coach F. C. "Phog" Allen is training a crew of Jay-hawkers who hope to carry on the fine record set by last year's NCAA champions.
KU Cage Crew Works Out For Opening Game
For Coach Allen, it is mostly a case of rebuilding. Gone are five of last year's squad, who furnished most of the world champion U.S. Olympic squad.
Only one starter off last season's squad, Captain Dean Kelley, will be returning, but the McCune senior will have five other returning lettermen to help.
The Jayhawkers have 14 working out now, but four more are expected to join the squad. Working with the temporary first line-up are Jerry Alberts and letterman Larry Davenport at forwards, letterman B. H. Born at center, and letterman Kelley and Heitholt at guards. Others working out in Robinson gym nightly are letterman Dean Smith, Al Kelley, Eldon Nicholson, Everett Dye, Wes Johnson, Wes Whitney, Jack Wolfe, Marvin Deckert, and Ken Buller.
LaVonne Squires, a varsity performer last season, has been out nearly two weeks due to illness.
Allen expects to gain at least three more players after football, but one of them, letterman Charlie Hoag, may be delayed in coming. Hoag stands an excellent chance to gain a berth on one of the all-star squads for a post-season grid game.
Two other footballers, Gil Reich and Harold Patterson, are expected to report soon after the season closes this Saturday.
Kansas will be expected to speed up its style of play this season with last year's great height and steady play gone.
The schedule:
The schedule:
Dec. 11 Tulane at New Orleans.
18 Race at Houston
19 SMU at Lawrence
26-30 Big 7 Tourney at Kansas City
Jam. 5, Oklahoma at Norman.
8 Oklahoma A&M at Lawrence
10 Iowa State at Ames
Feb. 7 Missouri at Lawrence
14 Oklahoma at Lawrence
17 Oklahoma at Lawrence
18 K-State at Manhattan
19 Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater
Mar. 2 Colorado at Lawrence
7 Missouri at Columbia
9 Iowa State at Lawrence
Two Gibraltar apes, first ever to come to America from Britain's Mediterranean fortress, have taken up residence in the Washington zoo.
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Hoag Holds Statistics Lead In Spite of Forced Layoff
Individual Big Seven statistics show Charlie Hoag, Kansas halfback, still leading in pass receiving although he has been out of the last two games because of a serious knee injury.
has two games because of a serious knee injury Kansas' Jerry Robertson, sharpshooting quarterback, still is leading in passing yardage with a total of 720 yards gained through aerials. Tony Scardino of Missouri, is pressing him closely, however. Scardino has 714 yards.
The remainder of the honors in individual statistics go to Oklahoma. The Sooners have top honors in rushing, punting, and scoring.
The Big Seven statistics
LEADING BALL CARRIERS
Player School Times C. N.G.
Vessels, Oklahoma 122
McPhail, Oklahoma 128
McPhail, Missouri 127
Curtis, Colorado 126
Bordogna, Nebraska 142
Chong, California 73
Hong, Kansas 92
Rowekamp, Missouri 99
Cifra, Nebraska 99
Cifra, Nebraska 93
430
Novak, Nebraska 78
Brandeberry, Kansas 85
Carras, Missouri 78
Iwuwe, State 58
Sabalim, Kansas 72
LEADING PASSERS
LEADING PASS RECEIVER
Player School Attempts N.G.
Robertson, Kansas 98 72
Scardino, Missouri 120 71
Bordigna, Oklahoma 173 52
Bluck, K. State 111 52
Jordan, Colorado 74 51
Crowder, Oklahoma 35 46
Hook, Missouri 83 30
Iowa State 72 389
Plantan, Iowa State 46 29
Reich, Kansas 42 218
Vessels, Oklahoma 18 209
Chilton, K. State 30 175
Leake, Oklahoma 10 75
Player School Attempts N.G.
Robertson, Kansas 98 72
Scardino, Missouri 120 71
Bordigna, Oklahoma 173 52
Bluck, K. State 111 52
Jordan, Colorado 74 51
Crowder, Oklahoma 35 46
Hook, Missouri 83 30
Iowa State 72 389
Plantan, Iowa State 46 29
Reich, Kansas 42 218
Vessels, Oklahoma 18 209
Chilton, K. State 30 175
Leake, Oklahoma 10 75
LENBROOK PASS RELIEF
Player P.C. Yd G.
Hoag, Kansas 16 380
Loehr, Nebraska 7 200
Jennings, Missouri 11 180
Leoni, Kansas 22 258
Boydston, Oklahoma 11 245
Williams, Colorado 21 242
Reddell, Oklahoma 7 214
Rowekwan, Iowa State 10 175
Rohecker, Iowa State 11 167
Fessler, Missouri 11 146
Rainman, Kansas State 12 140
Taylor, Kansas 13 140
Mole, Iowa State 9 172
LEADING PUNT RETURNERS (At least 7 returns)
Player School Returns Avg.
Grigg, Oklahoma 7 10.8
Walsh, Oklahoma 17 17.1
Walker, Iowa State 8 15.8
Ging, Oklahoma 8 14.5
Clewinger, Kansas 19 11.9
Clewinger, Missouri 7 11.8
Merrifield, Missouri 21 10.4
LEADING SCORERS
Player School T.Pt.
Vessels, Oklahoma 78
Leake, Oklahoma 51
Hoag, Kansas 61
Braunbury, Kansas 48
Bordoga, Nebraska 48
McPhaill, Oklahoma 47
Reynolds, Nebraska 42
Green, Oklahoma 42
Williams, Colorado 41
Rowekamp, Missouri 36
Curtls, Colorado 30
Hardy, Colorado 30
Hook, Missouri 30
Corai, Iowa Skate 24
Jordan, Colorado 24
Leoni, Kansas 24
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