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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1944
Navy Enlisted Men Beat Officers In Hilarious Softball Game 12-3
Enlisted men of the ship's company of the University Naval Training School gave their superior officers a severe beating last night when they scored 12 runs to 3 made by officers.
Serving as pitcher for the victorious team, James Mullen Dick, electrician's mate trainee instructor, pitched a fast and furious game. His opponent, Ensign R W. Fleming of the supply department, tried hard but was less effective.
Lt. C. A. Michelman, assistant commanding officer of the V-12 unit, had considerable difficulty in his attempts as an outfielder but managed to catch one of two of the would-be home runs and came through with one of the scores for the officers. Lt. T. R. O'Hara, executive officer, spent most of his time warming the substitute's bench.
All in all both teams had a razzing good time. Unlimited substitution was the order of the game, as Chief Yeoman George O. Starkey phrased it. The officers conceded in the eighth inning because of "the unfair advantage of too many runs by the enlisted men's team," according to Lt. C. V. McGuigan, welfare officer.
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POLL OF KU---another. "If only this is done, the University will have doubled its value to the state and society," he added.
Would Revise Language Methods
Another student who felt the language department methods needed revision stated, "The language study procedure should be changed so as to de-emphasize construction and emphasize conversation—too many study a long time and can only read."
The need for training in public speaking and writing reports was expressed by a former student now in the army.
Answers from newsletters sent to KU students overseas have not yet been received. Because the Alumni Association does not have the addresses of all the graduates and former students in the services, all will not receive them, but there are plenty left, Mr. Ellsworth said, and he added that he would be glad to send one to any serviceman if his campus friend will leave the address in the alumni office.
George Ade Dies
George Ade, 78. Hoosier humorist, died yesterday after a lingering illness. His Siwish stories, supposed to have been written with Knox College as the setting, made him famous.
Music Was Required in 1870
In 1870, music was a required part of the College curriculum. This included students in the classical course, in the scientific course and in the engineering course.
British Rulers Land May 18, 1939
King George and Queen Elizabeth of England landed in Quebec five years ago today to tour the United States.
It was the first official visit of a British sovereign to this country.
State Ranks 25th in Insurance
Kansas ranked 25th in life insurance payments among all states in 1942.
Average Policy is $1,836
Average Policy is $1,836 The average new life insurance policy in Kansas is $1,836.
Lawrence Received $266,000
Payment on life insurance in
Lawrence last year was $266,000.
Lawrence Received $266,000
Gamma Phi, Chi O's, Watkins Hall Victors
Gamma Phi Beta, Chi Omega, and Watkins hall were winners in the softball games played yesterday in the women's intramural tournament.
Gamma Phi's completed 13 circuits of the diamond and kept their opponents, Sigma Kappa, from chalking up a score.
Scoring more runs than any other team that played yesterday, Chi Omega defeated Kappa Kappa Gamma. The score was 31-8.
In a fast moving game between Watkins hall and Alpha Omicron Pi, the Watkins hall team nosed out a winner by the score of 12-10.
Corbin hall will play Delta Gamma today. Other games to be played today are the ones between Alpha Delta Pi and Alpha Chi Omega and Kappa Alpha Theta and Pia Beta Phi.
Made an Ensign
Eugene C. Kane
Graduating from the University in 1943, Eugene C. Kane of Kansas City, Mo., is now at Corpus Christi.
Science Club Originates Yell
The famous Rock Chalk, Jayhawk yell was at first the yell adopted by the University Science Club. First Colors Displayed in 1890.
Up to 1890, when it was neces- sary to display school colors, maize-yellow and sky blue were used by KU.
Net Squad Will Meet Iowa State
An untested tennis squad of V-12 trainees will go to Ames, Iowa, Saturday for their first Big Six match under Kansan colors.
Representing the University are Joseph W. Brasch, Spokane, Wash.; Edison B. Shive, Independence; Vance Reynolds, Bellingham, Wash.; and Kenneth C. Mattley, Plevna, ranking in the order named.
Four singles matches and two doubles will be played.
Iowa State may prove really tough competition. In its first intercollegiate meet May 9, the Cyclones on their home courts beat Minnesota 6 to 3. Singles men, Dave Haneighen and Harold Johnson paced the Cyclones to win both their sets against the best Minnesota had to offer, and the hosts won five of the six singles matches. Minnesota won the three doubles pairings by close margins.
The University squad has been showing up well in spring practice and is expected to give a good account of itself, according to Coach R. S. Howey.
Students at Augsburg College hold an annual early-morning man-catching race, with the coeds pursuing male students. Gals who tag their men before the males reach the finish line can insist on a date. This year the coeds chased their men with the object of selling them War Bonds and Stamps.
Coeds Chase Mates at Augsburg
Wesleyan Gets $400,000
Kansas Wesleyan has received gifts of $400,000 from E. C. Sams and Mrs. Henry Pfeiffer.
VARSITY
Shows 2 - 7 - 9
U. S. Treasury Department
THURSDAY—3 Days
"NABONGA"
And
"RIDING WEST"
AMERICAN HEROES BY LEFF
BY LEFF
Two New York Boys, one from the lower East Side, one from the Bronx, have been awarded the Soldiers' Medal for saving eight crew members of a burning bomber at Port Moresby, Papua. Disregarding the dangers of exploding bombs, ammunition, and gasoline, Cpl. Anthony J. Lohritto, Manhattan, and Pfc. Irving Lehbacher, the Bronx, rushed to the crashed bomber. It's up to us to buy War Bonds and hold 'em.
Sportorials By Charles Moffett
Besides the conference track meet at Lincoln, Saturday, the Big Six athletic committee will also convene in the Cornhusker city. Several rumors have been floating around that Navy trainees will be barred from participating with any conference school. No doubt the schools behind this movement are those without trainees: Kansas State, Missouri, and Nebraska, especially the latter. Of course, these three universities for the most part have taken a beating in athletics the past year and probably feel that their complaint is justified.
We don't think the civilian teams would want that. No one can give anything but praise to the non-Navy teams for the manner in which they carried on in the past year. Missouri even proved to be one of the best football teams in the Big Six and certainly gave their basketball opponents many anxious moments.
However, other colleges and universities over the nation are using their Navy men extensively to put teams on the field. The Big Six has suffered loss of prestige during the past two years as outside teams have been winning over conference teams rather consistently. If Navy men were taken from the conference, its teams would have an even harder time winning from foreigners. Teams such as Oklahoma and Iowa State, with Navy trainees, have been carrying on the Big Six tradition of being one of the strongest loops in the country. But stripped of their Navy men, they would hardly be able to continue their winning ways, and the conference would become a joke'.
Then there is the fact that the Navy encourages athletic participation for physical fitness purposes. If Navy trainees are deprived of their chance to compete in intercollegiate athletics, they will lose the valuable training and the competitive spirit that goes with sports.
GRANADA
TODAY ENDS
SATURDAY
OWL SHOW
SATURDAY NIGHT
SUNDAY—4 Days
Saturday Is Tennis Deadline
The third round of the women's tennis doubles must be played off before Saturday, Miss Ruth Hoover, sponsor, has announced.
RED CROSS---not make appointments. The Blood Bank's time must not be wasted on those who would not be accepted, Dr. Canuteson said.
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The last time the unit was in Lawrence, 497 pints of blood were contributed. The total number of pints donated from Lawrence to date is 1611.
JAYHAWKER
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SUNDAY—5 Days
SUNDAY—5 Days
"Shine on Harvest Moon"
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