TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1948
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANS N. LAWRENCE. KANSAS
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New Head Football Coach Introduced At Cage Game
University of Kansas students got their first look at J. V. Sikes, new head football coach, when he spoke briefly to fans at the K. U.-K-State basketball game Monday night.
Introduced by athletic director E. C. Quigley, Sikes appeared a little embarrassed as he expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome
By BOB DELLINGER Daily Kansan Sports Editor
Our congratulations to the K.U. crowd for the highly improved brand of sportsmanship showed at the Kansas State game Monday. There still is room for improvement, but in view of the heat of the game, we think the fans proved that they can do it if they want to.
We recommend that the K.U. crowd do a little more practicing at the Iowa State game here Mar. 12, just to show the rest of the state that Monday's good behavior wasn't a fluke.
Monday's game was played under the same veneer of good will that marked Kansas' visit to Manhattan, but was carried off just as well, as was marked by the hand given the Kansas State team and coach Jack Gardner.
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Coach Jules Sikes was introduced to the Jayhawkers at halftime, and was given a fine ovation by the crowd. Sikes stated that he would try to give Kansas the type of football team it wanted, but keynoted his remarks by saying, in the spirit we like, "Let's get down to the job at hand first." That's always a worthy motto for a football coach.
Kansas has a rough road trip coming up this week. Thursday the Jayhawkers travel to Stillwater, Okla., and will be obvious underdogs in a clash with the national contending Oklahoma Aggies. On Saturday the Kansas team travels to Lincoln, Neb., to try and get back in the conference victory column, and on Monday the long trek to Boulder, Colo., will be taken with the same objective.
We can say without fear of much contradiction that Otto Schnellbacher was half the Jayhawker team against Kansas State, but we were well pleased with the exceptional play of Sonny Enns, Jerry Waugh, and John Dewell.
All played excellent defensive ball, and contributed 8, 11, and 6 points respectively. All these players will return to next year's squad, but the same problem will fall on the cage squad that has on the K.U. gridiron—how to replace the wheelhorse.
Schnellbacher has been named all - conference forward three times in his three years at Kansas, and on the strength of Monday's performance alone should rate a fourth berth. Paul Courty, with 15 points in the wild Oklahoma-Nebraska game, virtually sewed up the league scoring championship, but Schnellbacher will rate high among the leaders at the end.
Kansas still shows the need of a really big man to play the post position, and by big we mean 6 feet 7 or better. Houchin's play has been very creditable on tall men this year but an extra three or four inches under the basket would be a distinct help.
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extended by the University. Speaking with a southern drawl, the new coach quickly told spectators that the most important thing at the moment was to beat K-State.
Earlier in the afternoon, Sikes had said that he wanted to discuss several "names" with Quigley before making any statements about his assistants. He added that some announcement probably would be made next few days. Spring football practice is scheduled to begin March 8.
The 6-foot, $2\frac{1}{2}$-inch Texan, who was an all-conference end at Texas A. and M. under Dana X. Bible, also said Monday afternoon that he liked an open type play and that he hoped to find some good passers at Kansas. He also emphasized that he wanted to develop good receivers.
Although Sikes has stated that he will use the T formation, he has had considerable coaching experience with the single wing and could easily adapt himself to that system if his material warranted it.
Training Camp Briefs
Bradenton, Fla., March 2—(UP)—Second Baseman Bobby Sturgeon, acquired from the Chicago Cubs, was expected to arrive at the Boston Braves' training camp today and plunge into the midst of a free-for-all battle for starting infield jobs.
The Braves have nine infielders in camp, with only third baseman Bob Elliott, the league's "most valuable player," and first baseman Earl Torgeson regarded as sure starters.
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St. Petersburg, Fla.-The world champion New York Yankees were cheered today at the strength shown by pitcher Spurgeon (Spud) Chandler.
Chandler, veteran who suffered sum trouble last year, had an operation during the winter. In practice yesterday he was throwing with more speed than he has shown in a long time as the Yankees worked out under a boiling sun.
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Only first baseman George McQuinn, holdout who is expected to sign soon, holdout pitcher Charley Wensloff, and infielder Bobby Brown, due to report Monday, were absent from the first drills.
Tampa, Fla.—Only four players were missing from the Cincinnati Reds' training camp today, and only one of them, pitcher Johnny Vander Meer, was a holdout.
Vander Meer conferred by phone yesterday with club president Warren Giles but failed to agree to terms. He asked to take a sizeable salary cut.
San Bernardino, Cal.-Bob Dillinger, the only regular returning from last season, was expected to arrive at the St. Louis Browns' training camp today.
Dillinger, who led the American League in stolen bases and had a batting average of .294, was permitted to arrive on the second day of training in order to complete business arrangements at his Montrose, Cal. home.
Other absentees are outfielders Augie Galan and Hank Sauer, and catcher Ray Lamanno.
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Hollywood, Cal. — The pitching staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates was dated for a stiff workout this morning, with the batsmen scheduled to go into the hitting cage in the afternoon.
Slugger Ralph Kiner, who hit 51 home runs last season, was the sensation of yesterday's initial drill when he hit three balls out of the park.
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Special U. Daily Kansan "Sportrait" by Bibler.
Phi Delt Trounces Beta In 'B' Finals; YM, Aces, For Independent Title
City Needs Spelling Pointer
The Phi Delt "B" team evened the score with the Beta's as they trounced the Beta "B" squad 41 to 27 to cop th fraternity "B" team championship Monday night.
"To be placed on probation 18 months, provided you obey your girl and her mother. Nor can you be on the streets later than 5 p.m., unless accompanied by your sweetheart. Finally, you will not attend any place of recreation unless she selects it."
Holding the losers to one field goal the entire first half, the Phi Deit's, led by Hedrick, Tanner, and Harris, swished the nets to the tune of 97
All Is Quiet In Aggieland Today
Kokomo, Ind.—(UP)—This city is looking for a street sign painter who can spell. Dozens of signs designating four main streets named after pioneers were found to be incorrect after they had been put up at intersections.
Last night's victory-thirsty Wildcat fans were demanding in their request for a holiday in celebration of their Big Seven conference basketball championship, but today they peacefully attended classes.
Manhattan, Kan., March 2-(UP) All was quiet in the King's palace today.
New Westminister, B. C.,—(UP)— Harry T. Jones' girl friend has him where she wants him. If he tries to date anyone else she can call a policeman.
Eighteen-year-old Jones was called before Magistrate H. G. Johnston $300 watch. His 17-year-old sweet-recently on charges of stealing a heart pleaded with the judge for leniency. "Harry isn't really a bad boy," she said.
It is difficult to believe that such a wild demonstration as that which occurred last night could leave the contrast that is omnipresent this morning.
She Shapes His Fun, But They Ain't Tied
There were no gate barricades Before, it used to be a practice which seemed a certainty last night. at Kansas State to celebrate a football victory by taking a holiday. Prior to the war, students would build bon-fire barricades at the entrances to the campus.
But today, students smiled. . . and went to class.
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points giving them a 22 to 6 half-time lead. When the Phi's could not score on a fast break, they had a very effective pattern of set plays that opened many close shots.
The game's top scorer was Tanner with 16 points followed by Hedrick with 11 for the Phi Delt's. LaRue and Scott sparked the Beta's with eight points apiece.
In the independent league the Y.M.C.A. will pit its high scoring squad against the tough Aces High tonight in a title match. Slated to provide plenty of action are Scheuerman and Payne for the "Y" and Williams, DeLuna, and Clark for the Aces
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Four-Team Tourney Thursday And Friday
Enunipar, Kan., March 2 - (UP)—A four-team tournament involving the winners and runners-up in the Central and Kansas conferences will be held here Thursday and Friday to determine the respective in the NAIB championship tournament in Kansas City, March 8-13.
Probable contenders in the fourteam field here will be Emoria State (8-2) and Washburn (7-3) of the Central conference, and Ottawa (10-1) and Kansas Wesleyan (9-2) of the Kansas conference.
Ottawa plays Baker and Kansas Wesleyan meets Bethany tonight, however, and results of these games might have a bearing on the teams in the NAIB elimination event here.
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