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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1943
Henry Requests
--by Don Keown
Jayhawk abberwock
PERHAPS TOO UNOBTRUSIVE
The venerable Gwinn Henry stated in December of 1938 upon being appointed University head football coach that his principle efforts would be to gain the good will of alumni throughout the state, the confidence of the football players, and the support of the students in obtaining new football material.
However, it was in these very departments that Henry probably encountered the greatest trouble. Everybody liked the scholarly mentor; alumni, however, were not sufficiently effected to cause them to devote any real time and trouble to his cause, players played hard but were not inspired on the field, and student support at times was only a semi-automatic response.
Henry was solidly grounded in basic coaching technique, and in the employment of gridiron fundamentals. He even had a flare for the use of the wide-open style of play which is usually a crowd and team pleaser. In short his difficulty was, not in producing with what material he had on hand for he did as good a job as any man could along that line, but in attracting football talent. That phase of football has become as important to the coach as the actual work of grooming team material.
W. W. Davis, chairman of the Athletic Board, described Henry in 1937 after the former New Mexico mentor had signed his Jayhawk contract as athletic director as "a fine gentleman, unobtrusive, and able." Unfortunately, high school football stars preferred to perform under less unobtrusive gentlemen such as Missouri's Don Faurot—although it would be unfair to Henry to entirely overlook the part played by higher subsidizations offered by rivals, and by the half-hearted attempts on his behalf by Jayhawk alumni.
Henry's record in three years with the Jayhawks consisted of nine victories, 27 defeats, as compared with the 24 wins, 31 defeats, and eight ties compiled by the man he succeeded—Ad Lindsey. Henry was the 23rd coach in 52 years of Jayhawk gridiron history.
It was unfortunate that Henry's services in some other capacity could not have been retained by the University, but it is hardly likely that the veteran coach who has, before coming here, had such great successes would be satisfied with anything other than coaching football following the war. Certainly he could have been used at present in the University's huge physical conditioning program, if he would have considered accepting such a position. It is war work of a most vital kind.
Henry's resignation clears the way for a clean start here following the war. The Athletic Board has a chance to bring in a youthful energetic coach, capable of performing the tasks of both bringing the young men here, and turning them into a topnotch football squad.
Careful consideration should be made in the choice of a new coach, for another few years like the past eight may break the back of football at this institution, and leave Kansas—not the Harvard—but the Chicago of the Middle West.
As for Gwinn Henry, here is wishing the vet the best of luck in securing the desired war job, and, if he chooses to re-enter the coaching profession, a successful record at his new athletic location following the war. Where the difficulties are not so back-breaking and the task so thankless as on this Campus, Henry might very well once again start turning in those brilliant records which made him so famous at College of Emporia and Missouri University.
Jayhawks Named To AP All-Stars
Three Kansas cagers were named yesterday on the associated press all Big-Six basketball team. Jayhawkers selected were forward Otto Schnellbacher, and guards John Buescher and Ray Evans.
Thornton Jenkins, Missouri sophomore, was awarded the other forward position, and the center post was given to Oklahoma's high-scoring ace, Gerald Tucker. Named as substitutes for the all-star team were Charlie Black of Kansas, and Allie Paine and Bob McCurdy of Oklahoma.
Honorable mention was given to (continued to page five)
The men's intramural swim meet will be held next week at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon in the pool in Robinson gym. Henry Shenk, intramural director, reported today.
Intramural Swim Meet To Be Held Next Week
Release
Shenk announced that intramural teams should be preparing their entries for the track and field meet to be held April 8 and 9. Softball, tennis, golf, horseshoes, and hand-ball schedules are also being drawn up in preparation for the spring sports program which will be carried out despite the loss of men to the services, Shenk said.
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Coaching Vet Plans to Try For War Job
Chancellor Deane W. Malott yesterday announced the request of football coach and director of athletics Gwinn Henry that he be released from his contract here effective April 1. Henry's five year contract was scheduled to run through the 1943-44 school year.
Coach Henry gave as the reason for his request the uncertainties in the present intercollegiate athletic situation, and the critical financial situation of the University Athletic association. He stated that he hoped to enter some phase of war endeavor.
Chancellor Malott and Dr. W. W. Davis, chairman of the Athletic Board, both indicated that athletics will be continued at the University. Said the Chancellor: "I hope athletics may be continued in some form during the war years, and the University will undertake to provide the necessary coaches for whatever athletics may be possible for the duration."
Succeeded Allen
Henry, a former athletics great of Howard Payne college from which he graduated in 1914. His football coaching records before he came to Kansas include 37 victories in 40 games with the College of Emporia, and 49 triumphs in 75 contests with Missouri University. He also had successful records with the St. Louis Gunners, a strong professional team, and New Mexico University.
Henry accepted the position of athletic director at this University in April of 1937, succeeding Dr. Forrest C. Allen. The veteran coach came here from New Mexico, where he had held the positions of head football coach and athletic director. Long Term Contract
Hailed as an exponent of "the speedy, deceptive style of play", Henry declared as he tackled his new job: "What Kansas needs is men. I mean men to play football. You know how I got my reputation. I went to the College of Emporia, and in my five years there I collected some good men. Four or five good men. They won football games. They made me a good coach."
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In December of 1938 Henry accepted the position of head football
Board Considers Sports Finances
Financial matters are beginning to claim the attention of the University Athletic board. Dr. W.W.Davis,board chairman yesterday announced that the University physical education department will have on Aug.1,1943,with all salaries and interest on stadium bonds paid,a cash balance of over $5,000.
At present the board is working on a program of athletics
According to reports, athletic receipts were expected to run about $15,000 short this year of meeting total normal expenses. The University budget pays part of the coaches' salaries since they are connected with the general physical education program of the University. Most of the expected deficit came from football which failed to draw, with basketball carrying its load and a little more.
At present the busi for the 1943-44 school year so that the regular student activity fee money can be allocated to athletics for the interest and principle of the stadium bonds. Earlier this year $5,000 worth of bonds were retired. Elaborate Intermurals
Elaborate Intramurals
It is hoped to continue football with a schedule including small Kansas schools, Kansas State, and possibly Missouri University. The Missouri game would be held in Kansas City, where there would be a possibility of attracting a larger crowd than would be drawn in Lawrence. An elaborate intramural program of tackle football, using University equipment, is also being considered.
From the activity ticket fund the athletic departments annually receive about $3.50 the first semester, and $2.90 the second semester. That allotment this year amounted to approximately $12,000 this year in the fall semester, and less than $10,-000 in the spring semester, for a total of more than $20,000.
Coaching Changes
Recent coaching changes have reduced the athletic budget, however. Gwinn Henry, football coach who recently asked for his release from a long term contract which had an additional year to run, reportedly reached a salary adjustment satisfactory to both him and the athletic board over the weekend. Vic Hurt and Wayne Replogle, football assistants, are now in outside work and the services respectively, and the department of physical education is operating without the services of one instructor used in previous years.
Ralph Richardson, former student will have two articles published in the first April issue of Saturday Evening Post.
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