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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
NOVEMBER 15,1940
From Coral Rock To Gridiron Turf, Baker Is Now Kansas Fullback
From the coral rock basketball courts of the Pacific to the turf of the K.U. gridiron, Hoyt Baker has made his way to his present position at a fullback slot for the Jayhawkers.
The 23-year-old Baker returned to Mt. Oread in time to report for fall practice this year after spending part of his army career with the coast artillery on Biak island.
"It was on a basketball team there, Baker said," and we played games on outdoor courts which were surfaced with coral rock. It was pretty hard on the feet, but it was O.K. for the purpose."
At one time the team advanced to the playoffs to decide the island's representative to the Philippine Olympics in Manila.
Baker 185-pounder, made his first
wheel on a bed on the team
wheeled for the win.
"We came close to winning," he said. "but some team from the Northern Philippines beat us out."
"There's nothing like getting started early," the Peabody product said. "We had an organized junior high school team, and we did all right too. I must have gained my love for the sport by participating when I was a kid."
Baker played quarterback during the lean football year of 1942 when Kansas won only two games. He averaged 40 yards a punt, however, in the games against Nebraska and Washington universities.
After four years competition at Peabody high Baker came to K.U. where he played freshman ball in 1941 and lettered in 1942. He won his first letter in basketball the same year.
"I was a member of the enlisted army reserve along with a lot of the other men," he said, "and I finally was ealed in March of 1942."
About the time the season drew to a close all the members of the team were sweating out a call to the service.
Baker came out of the Oklahoma Aggie game with a broken nose which probably will have to be operated on at the close of the season. In the Oklahoma game his side was brushed, and he is now taking treatments for it from Dean Nesmith, KU. trainer.
It was during one of these treatments that Baker was asked if he were married.
"Heck no," he squirmed. "and I don't intend to be. I'm going to stay away from it as long as I can."
Nesmith replied, "Yeah, I've heard all that before. They always say that just before it happens."
Enough To Start A City
Boston. (UP)—A total of 189,000 babies have been born at Boston Lying-In Hospital since it was founded-114 years ago.
Official Bulletin
The Official Bulletin will accept announcements from University offices and student organizations and activities submitted to the Public Relations office. 222A Frank Strong, before 9:30 a.m. on the day of desired publication.
Nov.15.1946
University Housemothers' association will meet at 2 p.m. Monday with Mrs. Ralph Baldwin at the Gamma Phi Beta house.
All men interested in joining Lambda Chi social fraternity call Leon Sherwood (phone 2371-J) or Pete Procopio (phone 3009) before 8 tonight.
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Physical Therapy club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Watkins hospital classroom. Professional film on posture will be shown.
The Registrar's office has received mail for the following persons: Clinton William Carles, August Fleming, Miss Delight Gale, Robert Garrott, Dr. M. E. Griffith, Jack Hillerman, Hal Hurst, Raymond James, Mrs. Will Kripp, Miss Ruth Lowery, Marvin McKinney, John E. Mizell, Inder Mohan, Glen W. Nuss, Douglas Oney, Buell Schutz, Miss Betty J. Stinebaugh, Florence M. Stout, Beryl White, and Frank Moske.
Kansas Offers To Sell Eye
To Support His Family
Wichita. (UP)—Paul S. Walker Grenola, a former combat infantryman who offered to sell one of his eyes for $3,000 had no takers today, but officials of the Veterans administration disclosed he is eligible for vocational training with a $90 monthly allowance.
He offered to sell an eye to get money to support his family of four, two of whom are boys. Thomas Eugene, 10, and Donald Ralph, 7.
Alaskans Solve Meat Shortage
Fairbanks, Alaska (U. P.)—Gunwise Fairbanks residents have found their own solution to the meat shortage. Cold storage operators report that local hunters have stored more than 175 moose carcasses in cold lockers to backstop slim meat supplies.
Laredo, Tex., (UP)—Mrs. Luisa Gonzales de Rendon was convinced today that the tortillas she makes are fit for a king.
Makes Tortillas 'Fit For A King'
The king barged into her tortilla shop, scared Mrs. Rendon almost into the next country and devoured everything but the upholstery.
A lion broke out of its cage at a circus in Neuvo Laredo and ambled through the street, scattering passers-by. The animal finally walked into Mrs. Rendon's kitchen, where she was busy turning out tortillas. When she saw the lion she screamed and headed for the nearest exit.
Circus guards in pursuit of the fugitive were attracted by the woman's cries. They entered the kitchen. The cuboard was bare.
The "King of the Jungle" was stretched out on the floor — resting comfortably.
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LAWRENCE CHURCHES
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9th and Vermont
9:45 a.m. Student Sunday School Class.
11:00 a.m. Sermon: "Christian Determinism."
7:15 p.m. "Frontiers Today," Rev. John C. Corbin.
At Westminster Foundation, 1221 Oread.
5:30 p.m., Supper, devotions and discussion groups.
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
925 Vermont Street C. FOSBERG HUGHES, Minister
9:45 Plymouth Forum for K.U. students. Discussion led by Dr. Vander Werf.
11:00 Sermon: "Christians and the Character of Civilization."
Sunday, November 17, 1946
5:30 Fireside Forum: "Do We Need Denominations?" Mr. Hughes will discuss efforts for church union.
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH TENTH and VERMONT
Sunday, November 17
9:45 a.m. Classes for students and married couples.
10:50 a.m. Morning Worship. Sermon: "Your Undiscovered Self," Oscar E. Allison, Minister. Wesleyan Chorus Choir, E. Thayer Gaston, Director.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wesley Foundation Fellowship Supper, recreation, worship, discussion Subject: "Religion and Home," Edwin F. Price Minister to Students.
REVIVAL MEETINGS At the CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
19th and Vermont, Nov. 19 to Dec. 1, at 7:45 P.M. Song Evangelist Gilbert and Vera Rushford, Terre Haute, Ind., will conduct the music and singing. Rev. George Brannon, Richmond, Ind., speaker. The public is invited. KEITH C. TAYLOR, Pastor.