FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1948
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Harris Believes New Yanks Will Offset Sox Additions
St. Petersburg, Fla., March 5—(UP)—Bucky Harris doesn't agree with the experts who have made the Boston Red Sox the pre-season favorites for the American League pennant.
"Naturally they are going to be tough," the pilot of the world champion Yankees said today as he sat in the dugout at Miller Huggins field while
coaches Chuck Dressen and Kec Corriden drove the New Yorkers through a strenuous workout. "But don't go out on a limb for them just because of that off-season strengthening."
The Beantowners became the favored for the flag when they acquired Joe McCarthy as manager, pitchers Ellis Kinder and Jack Kramer, and shortstop Vern Stephens from the Browns and outfielder Stan Spence from the Senators. Yorks Strangler, Too
Yanks Stronger, Too
"However, a lot of experts are forgetting that we have strengthened our club, too." Harris pointed out. "Why, I wouldn't trade Ed Lopat and Red Embree for Kinder and Kramer. As for Spence, I don't see how he can help them in the outfield. I'd take Sam Mele over him. Stephens, of course, will help the club. So will the other players. But the four of them shouldn't help them any more than Lopat and Embree should help us."
Harris revealed that he had been after both Embree, secured from Cleveland, and Lopat, obtained from the White Sox, for some time.
"The they figure to help us a lot and naturally I'm counting on them," he said. "I'd be surprised if they don't win more games for me than Kinder and Kramer win for McCarthy." Rookies Will Help
Harris also pointed out that the Yankees had picked up other players who promise to help the club. Cliff Mapes, who batted .308 with Kansas City last year; Jerry Coleman, a slick looking infielder; pitches Tommy Byrne, Frank Hiller, and Clarence Marshall; and catcher Ralph Houk are either newcomers or players back for a second try.
Training Camp Briefs
St. Petersburg, Fla., March 5—(UP) The New York Yankees' two holdouts, George McQuinn and Charley Wensloff, were warned by manager Bucky Harris today that they should hurry to camp if they want to hold their jobs.
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Cindad Truillio, D. R.-First basman Jackie Robinson, who spent the winter touring the banquet circuit, was faced with the necessity of trimming off 15 pounds at the Brooklyn Dodgers' training camp. Robinson tipped the scales at 205 pounds when he reported yesterday. Despite the weight he looked nimble in the field and hit several sharp line drives in batting practice.
San Bernardino, Cal.—Veterans Fred Sanford and Al Gierhauser and rookie Ned Garver were named by manager Zack Taylor of the St. Louis Browns today to hurl for the Brown's "A" team against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Bradenton, Fla.--Manager Billy Southworth of the Boston Braves today listed two second base—shortstop combinations and said he wouldn't decide between them until the end of the training season.
One unit has Sibby Sisti at short and Bob Sturgeon at second; the other has Al Dark at short and Connie Ryan at second.
Outfielder Danny Littwhiler, clouting a triple and making a fine running catch, was the star of the "Fred Flitzimmons" team's 5 to 4 victory yesterday over the "Johnny Cooney" team in an intra-squad game.
St. Petersburg, Fla.—Manager Eddy Dyer of the St. Louis Cardinals was believed today to have suffered no ill effects from being tuck in the head by a batted ball during practice yesterday.
The accident occurred shortly after Stan Musial, holdout outfielder, signed his contract for 1948 at a salary believed to be more than the $30,000 he received last season.
Track Frosh Are Unbeaten
Coach Bill Easton's freshman track squad is undefeated in dual meet competition for the indoor season.
It was originally reported that Missouri Tigers had beaten the Jayhawkers in a postal meet by the score of 55 1/6 to 48 1/6. A recheck of the totals for the meet revealed that the Kansas relay team had bettered the Tigers' time in the mile relay making the final score 53 1/6 for Kansas and 50 5/6 for Missouri.
As Missouri was the only school that had beaten the Hawker freshman, the correction of this error gave the fresh a perfect record for the season.
The Kansas frosh defeated Oklahoma, Colorado, Ohio State, Nebraska, and Missouri for five wins against no losses.
"We are expecting a lot of help from these men next year," Easton said. "We need sprinters, shot putters, and hurdlers, and these freshman can help us a lot in all departments."
YM Cagers Win From KC Team
The University Y.M.C.A. basketball team defeated the Kansas City Y.M.C.A. squad Thursday night in the Community building by a score of 54 to 21.
The game was the second of a series between the two teams. Earlier this year the local's had traveled to Kansas City and defeated them on their home court, 42-32.
It was the local's game all the way, with a 25 to 8 lead at the half. Bob Payne took scoring honors for the University team on 12 points, closely followed by Hardy Scheuerman with 11. Wofenbarger and Thomas, also of the local squad, hit 10 each. Vaudrin, with 11 points, was high for the visitors.
The University squad, consisting of two intramural teams, has had a good season record. The "B" team was runner-up in its intramural division, but lost out in the first round of the playoffs. The "A" team finished undefeated in its division and went to the finals in the playoffs. As a single squad, they have won four games with teams outside the University, giving them a combined season record of 19 victories and 3 loses.
Friday and Saturday the squad will travel to Kansas City to play in a Y.M.C.A. invitational tournament. The following week-end they will go to Topeka for a similar tournament.
The Quack club has pledged eight new members as a result of the second semester tryouts held recently. Pledges are Nanette Hyer, Barbara Nash, Marilyn Smith, Rosetta Snow, Margaret Stodder, Marilyn Sweet, Anne Hillyer, and Joyce Rock.
Chancellor Deane W. Malot will address the biannual convention of the National Travellers Aid association tonight in the Hotel President, Kansas City, Mo., on the topic "The World on Your Doorstep."
Chancellor Speaks Tonight
The chancellor spoke to the Chamber of Commerce at Abilene last night on the same subject.
Quack Club Adds Eight
Ray Evans has been named as a candidate for director in the annual University alumni association election to be held this spring by mail.
Ray Evans To Run For Alumni Post
"Besides being an All-American football and basketball player, this young man is rated as one of the most capable student leaders in many years. He is president of the class of 1947, has headed numerous worthy student activities, and while still in school displayed a special interest in activities of the Alumni Association," the association said of Evans in announcing his candidacy.
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