FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1942
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
PAGE FIVE
Letter to the Sports Editor
Dear Sports Editor:
Thinking it time to call a spade a spade, we students would like to point out that should football continue as a major sport next fall, another season under our present coaching staff would be intolerable at this University.
Since their arrival here, Coaches Henry and Hurt have annually promised the students "a winning team next year," but their record of 12 wins and 37 losses testifies to their failure to do so. Instead, Kansas—already something of a doormat for squads of the Missouri Valley—has sunk even lower into the depths of repeated defeats.
We feel it time Henry and Hurt were replaced by a more energetic staff with ideas more in keeping with the modern trend toward "wide-open" football. Plays which worked in the 1920's are no longer suitable for gridiron use, and coaches who continue to use them have shown an inability to keep up with the progress of the sport.
It is important that an old mistake be not repeated again. High-pressure alumni should not be allowed once again to make the choice of our football coach. This time let the new athletic heads be the men selected by the students. We would respectfully suggest Bill Hargiss or Mike Getto, and Dr. Forrest C. Allen for the positions of head coach and athletic director respectively.
No one who knows Gwinn Henry doubts his character, and at one time his ability was similarly above repreach. He has recently, however, demonstrated a lack of ability to keep step with rival coaches. It would be best if Henry, at least, could be kept on the athletic staff in some position. We have found very little desire among students and players with whom we are in contact for the continuance of Hurt's relationship here in any capacity.
Sincerely yours,
Warren J. Livengood Commissioned Ensign In Naval Air Force
Names Withheld.
Another name was added to the roster of University men now serving as flying officers in the Naval Air Force when Warren James Livengood, 21, Kansas City, Mo., was awarded his "wings" and commissioned an Ensign at the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla.
Ensign Livengood completed his elimination flight training at the Naval Reserve Base in Kansas City, Kan., before reporting to Jacksonville, in June.
FACE KANSAS--
(continued from page four) teams clash. Abrams, a 186-pound junior, lettered last fall, and has been one of the stalwarts of the Missouri forward wall this fall. He is the fastest pull-over guard on the Tiger squad.
NEBRASKA MEETS--
(continued from page four) It will be the last home game for nine Aggie seniors.
The mighty Missouri Tigers, still rated as a strong squad despite their disappointing showing so far this fall, will get a chance to show their strength in the East as they meet the Fordham Rams. Fordham, not as powerful as in former seasons, will provide an opportunity for the Tigers to regain some of their lost prestige, and for Bob Steuber to continue his campaign for all-American recognition.
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Jayhawks Polish Defense; Baker Reports for Play
The Jayhawk football squad, under coaches Gwinn Henry and Vic Hurt, yesterday afternoon ran through; a brisk defensive drill anticipating the savage Missouri Tiger offense which they must meet Thanksgiving Day. Pass plays were also polished by the squad, with Ray Evans throwing the pigskin far and accurately.
A source of cheer to squad members was the announcement that Hoyt Baker. sparkplug quarterback, will be ready for action against the Tigers. He has recovered sufficiently from a shoulder injury, and yesterday participated in the practice session with his doctor's permission.
CAGERS WILL USE---
(continued from page four) with such astounding finesse in Washington, D. C., the schools have had little opportunity to present their case before an agency, that will assume the responsibility of endeavoring to see that the high school youth of the country gets a square deal."
An Essential Part
"If our schools are going to get any attention in the rationing program so that a school bus that transports our future soldiers to an athletic contest that is a part of their essential training will receive as much consideration as a beer truck, it appears that coaches and principals and supporters of athletics will have to flood the rationing boards and authorities in Washington with demands."
Sigma Chi Advances In Playoffs
Bv PAUL BROWNLEE
The educated toe of Bill North kicked Sigma Chi into the second round of the playoffs by a 7 to 6 score over Sigma Alpha Epsilon yesterday after noon.
Midway in the first quarter Larry Smith arched a pass to Dick Keene to register six points for the Sigma Chi cause and then Smith held the ball for North to boot the point that meant victory.
Neither team could push across the other's goal line the remainder of the game, although both teams drove deep into enemy territory many times only to be stymied by goalline stands.
Vaile Schloesser intercepted a Sigma Chi pass and ran 35 yards to chalk up the Sig Alphs' six points in the second quarter.
Phi Gamma Delta, led by Kenny Johnson. lived up to the pre-game dope by smashing to a 28 to 7 victory over a fighting Theta Tau eleven.
Passes to McSpadden
Johnson, with a hand in all Phi Gam scoring except on one occasion, turned in his best game of the season. He passed to Larry McSpadden for two touchdowns and to Jim Staker for another. He kicked four extra points to top off a splendid afternoon.
Bill Palmer threw a pass to Wally (continued to page eight)
Merchant Marine Drives For Enlistments
Registrar Laurence Woodruff, military reserves coordinator, of the University, has received information regarding the Merchant Marine, pertaining to students unable to obtain commissions and physically unqualified for army or naval appointments.
The maritime service also maintains merchant marine cadet schools at Long Island, New York, Governor's Island, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Upon completion of this year and four months course, cadets are graduated as ensigns.
In addition to the ablebodied seaman's schooling, the Maritime Service offers students interested in radio a six months schooling at the U.S.M.S. Radio School on Gallup's island, Boston harbor.
A fourth opportunity is offered in the merchant marine to students who have majored in mechanical or electrical engineering and who have completed the course here at K. U. These students will be sent to the Merchant Marine Officers school at New London, Connecticut.
The Merchant Marine is co sail the ships in our merchant United States, Matson, Grace rollles for seaman's training are taken at the Kansas City office at 905 McGee St., but no time is granted for the completion of education, following enrollment. Men in the Merchant Marine are placed in the Naval Reserve, inactive duty.
The Merchant Marine is composed of the men who man and sail the ships in our merchant fleet, the ships operated by the United States, Matson, Grace and other domestic lines. En-
Following enrollment in Kansas City, men are sent to the Maritime Service training schools at Sheepshead Bay and Hoffman Island, New York, St. Petersburg, Florida, and Port Huenema, California. Navigation, signaling, rowing and other deep water arts are taught at these schools.
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History Club Elects Hodson to Presidency
Doris Hodson, College senior, and elected president of the History club in an organization meeting Wednesday afternoon.
Other officers are:
The club is planning a series of programs concerning special phases of America's part in the war. W.W. Davis, professor of history, is sponsor of the club.
Helen Maxine Pringle, secretary-treasurer; Peggy Davis and Marian Ransom, social committee; Dale Lemon and T. J. Magrath, program committee; and Tom Harmon, publicity chairman.
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